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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160900007 · 03/17/2016 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
100
Mine experience
12.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

On 3/23/2016 the employee returned from 6 days off and reported that on last shift had strained knee while opening a mandoor. Sought medical attention on 3/23/16.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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