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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220212910016 · 10/12/2021 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
77
Mine experience
17.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A chunk of coal slid down the ranging arm on the shearer, then fell off onto the walkway. Some pieces struck the employee on the top of EE's right foot, resulting in a fractured toe.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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