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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220170930044 · 03/17/2017 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.96 years

Operator

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

Narrative

During repairs on the longwall a mechanic felt a pop in back as EE pushed on a 30 MM end wrench. EE returned to duty. On 3/27/2017 this mechanic sought chiropractic care, identified as medical treatment by the Yellow Jacket and converting it to a medical treatment case on that day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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