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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033300024 · 11/24/2003 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ICE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
68
Mine experience
9.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
Mine
4801034

Narrative

WHEN AN ICE BLOCKAGE DISLODGED FROM A PIECE OF PIPE, THE PRESSURE KICKED THE PIPE BACKWARDS, SPRAYING ICE CHUNKS, ONE OF WHICH IS BELIEVED TO HAVE STRUCK THE EE'S LEFT LOWER LEG, FRACTURING THE FIBULA BONE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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