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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132830376 · 08/29/2013 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
61
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

Employee states he heard his right shoulder pop and felt pain as he lifted platen on a press. Medical treatment was obtained 8/29/13 and employee was released to full duty. This office was just notified that employee was placed on modified duty on 9/11/13 per orthopedic consult. There is no lost time associated with this injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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