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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161100003 · 04/08/2016 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
39
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

EE was cleaning up in #3 swinger room of a Marion 8200 dragline. EE straddled the compartment divider, leaned into the #3 room & picked up a bag of soiled pig blanket. EE turned to sit it in the next room & felt EE's knee twist. EE sought medical care on Monday April 11, 2016

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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