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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212800021 · 09/27/2021 · 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28.6 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Monday - Employee lifted a pin for a hydraulic cylinder from the ground, carried it to the truck, hauled it to the Weld Shop and handled it 2 more times. Tuesday EE started feeling discomfort. Wednesday EE reported the incident and was taken for medical evaluation, where EE received chiropractic care.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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