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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062560037 · 08/31/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

The EE stated he was swinging a 8lb. sledge hammer to knock blocks out of a stopping when he missed the block and his right arm hit the sharp edge of the gunnite on the stopping. He received six sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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