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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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