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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220200860006 · 03/20/2020 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

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

Narrative

Preshift examiner stopped at XC-49 to examine a temporary fuel storage unit. While there they heard the roof working. Examiner moved outby the area and called the Responsible Person to report the need for additional support. While making that call, the roof fell It is located at XC-49 in Entry 2 of GR405. The fall extends into each x-cut and rib to rib in 2 Entry.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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