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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022100114 · 07/22/2002 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
86
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4605295

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HIS LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A BOTTOM SECTION OF A COAL CHUTE AND A PIECE OF SHEET METAL WHEN THE UNSECURED CHUTE FELL OVER FROM AND ONTO THE CLEAN COAL STORAGE PLANT FEED BELT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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