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MACHINERY

220080510019 · 02/16/2008 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1103060

Narrative

The injured was roof bolting in Unit #2. He left his starter steel in mine roof unattended while checking suction in his pusher steel. The starter steel fell from the mine roof pinching his middle finger of right hand between the two pieces of drill steels. Required 5 sutures to close injury. The injured was wearing metacarpal gloves.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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