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MACHINERY

220043310072 · 11/09/2004 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was installing a roof bolt that was bent a little in the head end. He slipped, causing him to hit the rotation level before he was ready. He had a hold of the pin and it spun around out of his hand and struck him on the thumb/wrist. He didn't miss work until 11-16-04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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