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MACHINERY

220042930009 · 10/11/2004 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202147

Narrative

Pushing down from a 30' mud highwall. Edge broke off allowing the dozer to fall landing on it's blade, then done 1 complete somersault back onto it's tracks. The back window popped out striking ee on the side of the head. He was taken to the E.R., examined, and recieved 3 stitches to the head. He was released and returned for his next scheduled shift. He was wearing his seat belt.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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