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MACHINERY

220083430020 · 11/24/2008 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
12
Mine experience
19.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Western Coal Company
Mine
0201195

Narrative

The welder was cutting a dragline dump rope. When it was cut loose, the released energy in the twisted rope whipped out hitting the left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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