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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030870029 · 03/17/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
15
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO THROW THE SWITCH AT 17 SPUR TO ALLOW THE TRACK BUS TO ENTER IT. AS HE THREW THE SWITCH THE PIN CAME OUT THAT HOLDS THE HANDLE ON. THE HANDLE CAME OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SHIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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