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MACHINERY

220041400023 · 03/27/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
74
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EE STATED WHILE OPERATING THE DOZER THE SELF-RESCUER STORED OVERHEAD IN THE CAB FELL FROM ITS STORAGE POSITION DUE TO A LOOSE STRAP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND NECK. (EE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 5-13-04.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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