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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220151130014 · 04/19/2015 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
8
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was struck by a rib while moving a ventilation tubing that was on the ground. Employee sprained his right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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