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MACHINERY

220023430079 · 11/13/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1103060

Narrative

MAN WAS WELDING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. REFLECTION OFF THE WALLS BEHIND HIM CAUSED FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES. ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED TO SAFETY DEPARTMENT UNTIL 11/27/02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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