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MACHINERY

220022070008 · 07/15/2002 · Grand Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Grand Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
1516231

Narrative

EE OVERFILLED A/C GAS TANK, SPILLED GASOLINE RAN DOWN INSIDE ENGINE COVERS. HE SHORTED OUT STARTER TO MAKE ENGINE START THERE WAS A SPARK, IT IGNITED THE GASOLINE, BURNING HIM ON THE ARMS AND FACE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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