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MACHINERY

220033110017 · 11/04/2003 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Tramming
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WERE BACKING ROOF BOLTER ACROSS AN ENTRY. OPERATOR TURNED ON THE REEL TO REEL EXCESS CABLE UP. REEL PRESSURE WAS SET TOO HIGH AND IT JERKED THE HUNG CABLE DOWN STRIKING VICTIM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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