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POWERED HAULAGE
220042470075 · 08/16/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity Observe operations
Injury source CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost 186
Mine experience 0.96 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine 4601271
Narrative THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WATCHING A SCOOP PULL THE BRETBY CHAIN IN THE PAN LINE USING A 3/4"" NYLON ROPE WHEN THE ROPE BROKE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEGS.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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