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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043640017 · 12/15/2004 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED: WORKING ON WALLACE DIESEL MANTRIP IN UNDERGROUND SHOP AREA. WHEN STEPPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF THE MANTRIP, HE STRUCK HIS RT. EAR AGAINST A FIRE OUTLET NIPPLE THAT WAS ALONG THE MINE ROOF. THE OUTLET CUT HIS EAR REQUIRING SUTURES. (NO LOST WORK DAYS)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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