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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220090330005 · 01/10/2009 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
52
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202010

Narrative

Injured was removing packing from a conveyor motor lead with a pry-bar and struck his hand with a small sledge hammer in the process. His hand swelled and he continued to work. He sought medical attention on 1/13/09 and was removed from work on 1/20/09 because the swelling was not going down.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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