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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220191150037 · 04/16/2019 · Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC
Mine
4800086

Narrative

A strap was being used to check the pivot bearing on a grader. The strap broke and struck the employee in the left hand. Ligaments in the left hand were weakened and the employee was released on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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