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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081070004 · 04/08/2008 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.35 years

Operator

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

Narrative

At the time of the incident, the technician was tightening a bolt on an intake tube. As he was applying pressure to the wrench, the socket slipped off the bolt, causing his hand to swing forward and strike the cylinder head, cutting his right ""pinky"" finger

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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