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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220133230013 · 11/13/2013 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
4
Mine experience
10.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was walking in Entry 6 of the west submain with his apparatus on (Mine Rescue Training). He stepped on a small piece of coal covered with rock dust in the walkway, causing him to roll his ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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