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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220013650046 · 12/23/2001 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WAS USING 2 1/2"" BOLTS TO ATTACH THE PROPEL TRANSMISSION TO THE CARBODY OF A SHOVE. THE HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT BEING TIGHTENED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH LACERATING HIS LIP. HE RECEIVED 5 SUTURES IN HIS LIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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