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MACHINERY

220043130107 · 09/27/2004 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
54
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee was hanging roof bolter cable, while the bolter was moving. The bolter ran out of cable and jerked the cable down from the roof, striking the victim and knocking him down. Employee didn't miss work until 11-1-04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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