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MACHINERY

220011560011 · 05/25/2001 · Peabody Midwest Mining

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hoist
Injury source
CRANES,DERRICKS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.09 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining
Mine
1202258

Narrative

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE MOUNTING A TOOTH BASE ON A 100YD DRAGLINE BUCKET USING A SMALL SERVICE CRANE ON A MAINTENANCE TRUCK TO POSITION IT. CO-WORKER WAS OPERATING THE CRANE ABOUT 20FT AWA Y FROM THE TOOTH BASE AND INJURED WAS ABOUT 5FT AWAY, WHEN THE END OF THE CRANE SLIPPED OFF THE BASE STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND. RECIEVED SUTURES IN 2 FINGERS AND SPLINT FOR FRACTURED THUM

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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