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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033280076 · 11/07/2003 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
38
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE HAD DRILLED A HOLE IN THE ROOF USING 2 SECTIONS OF DRILL STEEL. WHEN HE LET THE PRESSURE OFF, THE TOP STEEL STAYED IN THE HOLE AND THE BOTTOM STEEL FELL. WHEN HE WENT TO GRAB THE BOTTOM STE EL, THE OP ON CAME DOWN STRIKING HIM ON RT HAND AGAINST DRILL POT. EE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 11-13-03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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