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MACHINERY

220032090097 · 07/21/2003 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
8
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Rivers Edge Mining Inc
Mine
4608890

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE DROPPED THE HEAD OF THE DRILL MAST DOWN THE WRENCH FELL OUT OF THE DRILL POT. IN REACTION HE REACHED FOR THE FALLING WRENCH AND WHILE DOING SO THE FIVE FOOT DRILL ST EEL FELL FROM THE HOLE HE HAD DRILLED AND HIT HIS LEFT THUMB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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