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220151760033 · 05/20/2015 · Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Over-exertion NEC
Occupation Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity Getting on or off equipment
Injury source SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost 10
Mine experience 35.98 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC
Mine 4800086
Narrative An employee felt a sharp pain in his right knee while walking up the stairs of a shovel. The employee did not miss any work or have any restrictions until 6/17/15 when he underwent surgery to repair his knee.
Source
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