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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140210047 · 01/09/2014 · Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
8.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
Mine
3200043

Narrative

Employee had finished assisting with the replacement of brake shoes on the 1570 dragline. As employee was leaving the area, employee felt a pop in his lower back. Employee was examined by the local doctor. CT scan was taken indicating a lower lumbar strain. Employee could not return to work. Employee was released to assume his normal duties on 01/20/2014.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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