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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220023080052 · 09/10/2002 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
94
Mine experience
24.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Western Coal Company
Mine
0201195

Narrative

THE MECHANIC WAS SWINGING A HAMMER TO KNOCK OUT A PIN WHEN IT GLANCED OFF EQUIPMENT FRAME AND STRUCK HIS LEFT WRIST. HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS WRIST FROM THE IMPACT AND ALSO FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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