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MACHINERY

220071730020 · 06/04/2007 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

Employee was drilling a hole when the bit locked in the channel. The handle being held with his left hand broke causing the drill to rotate striking & breaking a bone in his right hand. Employee did not seek medical attention until 3 days later. He is working modified duty & was given prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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