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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
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