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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151950023 · 07/12/2015 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
92
Mine experience
7.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was putting his chock blocks down on the scoop when he felt a pop in his lower right abdomen. Reliance Medical Group diagnosed him with abdominal stomach strain and released him to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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