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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220203100017 · 01/29/2020 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
61
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Operator
Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
Mine
2400910

Narrative

Employee reported twisted knee from stepping out of service truck on frozen ground on 1/29/2020. Did not seek medical attention at that time. Knee did not heal and medical evaluation was performed and employee was held out of service on 10/30/2020 due to medical restrictions on knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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