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MACHINERY

220082400054 · 08/25/2008 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
Mine
4801034

Narrative

The employee was helping hold the drill steel in line with the guide roller on a DMM2 blasthole drill. As the carousel moved into position, the steel kicked to the side striking the left gloved hand resulting in a simple fracture of the ring and middle finger. The was seen at the hospital, the fingers were splinted and the employee returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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