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MACHINERY

220063400030 · 11/30/2006 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1102408

Narrative

EE was roof bolting on Unit #1. He was tightening up a roof bolt when he realized he forgot to put a steel plate under the wooden roof block. The wood roof block split when he applies torque pressure. He tried to back the roof bolt out of the roof, the wood block flew off and struck him on top of his right eye and cheekbone. Received a laceration above right eyelid. 4 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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