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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192060064 · 07/19/2019 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Day shift employee while getting tools ready for work picked up the tool bag and felt a pinch in back with a sharp pain. Reported it to supervisor, an EMT checked employee out, and employee was brought outside for further evaluation. Employee was taken to a medical provider where employee received chiropractic treatment and was released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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