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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242060037 · 07/16/2014 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23.9 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE PUTTING THE SURGE TANK BACK IN PLACE, THE TANK DROPPED. EMPLOYEE TOOK THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE TANK AND FELT A SHARP PAIN ON THE MIDDLE PART OF BACK. WHILE USING THE SHOP FLOOR SWEEPER, THE REAR WHEEL HIT A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. THE JOLT FROM THE UNIT CAUSE PAIN TO FLARE UP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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