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MACHINERY
220070160072 · 01/05/2007 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Grinding
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 0
Mine experience — years
Operator
Controller (parent) Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine 4801353
Narrative EE had to use larger grinding wheel on grinder. Guard wouldn't fit over it. Grinder wheel blew up and a piece hit his middle finger of left hand, causing the laceration.
Source
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