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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172920017 · 10/06/2017 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
Mine
2400910

Narrative

Employee reported a late injury on 10/16/17 that while changing out an oxygen bottle at weld shop ee felt back pop and pain in lower back. EE lifted and twisted at the same time. EE had help available but did not ask for help. Possible herniated disc.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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