# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Western Coal Company
- **Mine:** [0200533](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*