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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220220540002 · 02/21/2022 · 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
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

While pushing the HG drive the roof failed on the LW face from the HG shield 3 & 4 tips to the MG 2 motor and crusher throat to the block. Mining halted, air readings were taken and notification calls were made. Mining resumed, additional support installed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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