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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220221430012 · 02/07/2022 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
125
Mine experience
26.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee felt pain in right knee while adjusting an external speaker. Was seen by the medical provider, released to full duty. Had 2 more follow-up visits then referred to an orthopedic doctor where a tear in the meniscus was discovered. Employee had surgery May 16th.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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