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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220173040010 · 10/27/2017 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A machine cover slipped while it was being installed and the middle finger on the left hand was caught between the cover and a support beam on the machine. The impact caused a laceration to that finger, requiring 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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