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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220243030004 · 10/18/2024 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

An employee felt pain in EE's low back as EE climbed the boarding ladder of a front-end loader. EE's back muscles spasmed as EE climbed up, no slip or fall was involved. EE was taken to the clinic for precautionary reasons and was released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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