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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220061230014 · 04/29/2006 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was recovering equipment doors and frames. He had knocked the blocks from around the sides and the capping material from the top. As he pushed the top frame over, a straight leg support for the header sprang or kicked up, striking the employee in the eye. Recieved 3 stitches above the right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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