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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220143320020 · 11/09/2014 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
Mine
2400910

Narrative

Tossing chock blocks in the back of pickup. employee felt a pull in her right shoulder and arm. The employee continued to work the rest of her shift until 6:00 AM. As the shift progressed she started feeling more pain down her arm in into her elbow. Also note the employee reported injury 8 eight hours after the fact with no witnesses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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