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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141480016 · 05/24/2014 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was unloading a spray boom for the shearer from the back of a flatbed truck. The boom slid off toward the employee and as he tried to get away he tripped and fell. The boom struck him on the foot and leg. X-rays were negative however the employee was held out of service for 2 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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