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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081010026 · 04/01/2008 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Electrician was removing electrical tape from a motor lead with a utility knife. The knife slipped off the tape and cut his left thumb between the first and second knuckles. The cut was about 1"" long and required four stiches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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