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MACHINERY

220242000010 · 07/09/2024 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A welder was grinding in the welding shop. They felt something fall into their eye. Was taken to the clinic, where a piece of metal was removed from their eye. Welder was given prescription eye drops, making this reportable. Welder was wearing safety glasses and a face shield at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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