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MACHINERY

220050660043 · 03/01/2005 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Remove/position hydraulic jack
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was helping coworkers splice tram chain of FCT. Unit was raised off mine floor using hydraulic jacks located on each side. When EE attempted to lower jack on his side, jack popped from its set location. The stem of jack struck EE's left leg just above the knee, resulting in a contusion to the leg. EE's right hand was also injured. RTW release issued 3/4/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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