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MACHINERY

220023010015 · 10/18/2002 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
51
Mine experience
27.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Western Coal Company
Mine
0200533

Narrative

THE INJURED PLACED 2 NUTS ON 660 LBS D11N BELLY & HE DECIDED TO BACK OFF 1 NUT, THEN ONLY 1 NUT REMAINED SECURING THE BELLY PAN. HE YELLED TO HIS HELPER WHO WAS INSIDE THE CAB TO LOOSEN THE HO IST LINE & REMOVE THE WEB SLING. HE INTENDED TO BACK OFF THE 2ND NUT WITH IMPACT WRENCH BUT IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF. THE BELLY PAN HAD 2 HINGES. IT SWUNG DOWN & LANCED BY HIS LEFT THIGH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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