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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220233110026 · 11/01/2023 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Filling transmission fluid on dozer assisting Mechanic. Mechanic started unit to fill filters and check oil level. Filter housing cracked causing oil to spray on oiler on the right side of face and right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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