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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072040053 · 07/11/2007 · United Minerals Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
87
Mine experience
5.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy; United Minerals Inc
Operator
United Minerals Company LLC
Mine
1202207

Narrative

Victim was changing air bag on back tandem of wheels on Kenworth tractor. While loosening bolts on clamp of brake chamber, the back section separated from chamber, striking victim above & below left eye. Safety glasses were worn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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