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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073270030 · 11/15/2007 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Individual was placing a can and liner over a bore hole, in perparation for loading a blast hole, when clamp sprung open and struck his left hand. Individual sought medical attention the following day and was placed on restricted duty for 2 days, due to bruising of his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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