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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232430005 · 08/14/2023 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
195
Mine experience
8.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

The employee was lifting an air pump out of a grease barrel and felt pain in EE's back. EE was taken to the clinic for evaluation and received a full release. EE was taken back to the clinic on 8/24/23 due to continued pain and was not released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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