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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220070330078 · 12/15/2006 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
25
Mine experience
0.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
Mine
4801034

Narrative

At the time of the incident, the employee was loosening flange bolts on a transmission line. As he was pulling on the wrench, the bolt suddenly broke free, causing his elbow to swing back and strike the torque converter fill tube cap.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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