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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220143070033 · 09/21/2014 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

EE was pulling fuel hose when it got caught on something and spun him around wrenching his lower back. A physician diagnosed a lower back sprain and the employee began missing work on 10/10/2014 he received a full release from the doctor on 10/14/2014. Workers Comp questioned the claim and approved this as work related on 11/27/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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