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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220033430017 · 12/02/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
4.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202010

Narrative

EE HAD PLACED A TRACK JACK UNDER A BATTERY IN THE GREEN CHARGING AREA TO SLIGHTLY TILT THE BATTERY SO THE WATER AND CLEANER WOULD DRAIN OFF THE TOP OF THE BATTERY. HE WAS STANDING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BATTERY WITH HIS LEFT FOOT UNDER THE BATTERY. THE JACK POPPED OUT PINNING HIS LEFT FOOT UNDER THE BATTERY. HE YELLED AT CO-WORKER TO COME AND JACK THE BATTERY UP OFF HIS FOOT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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