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MACHINERY

220023390044 · 11/27/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
11.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202010

Narrative

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT. A ROCK FELL & LANDED ON THE CANOPY OF THE BOLTER. AS EE STARTED TO RUN AWAY FROM THE BOLTER HEPLACED HIS HAND ON THE TRAY & A PIECE OF THE ROC K BROKE OFF & FELL ON HIS HAND, SMASHING IT BETWEEN THE TRAY AND THE ROCK. THIS CAUSED A LACERATION ON THE SIDE OF HIS HAND TO HIS LITTLE FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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