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MACHINERY

220241940007 · 07/02/2024 · Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Idle
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
22
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Operator
Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
Mine
3200043

Narrative

While being loaded in an End Dump with dirt, the operator experienced bouncing in the cab when the excavator dropped a bucket load into the truck. The operator reported experiencing soreness in the neck and shoulders. After being evaluated at a local clinic, the operator was given work restrictions that prevent them from returning to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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