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MACHINERY

220091130021 · 04/20/2009 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
22
Mine experience
7.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a Hytorc hydraulic wrench to torque bolts on a D10 dozer. A seal within the tool failed injecting hydraulic fluid into the palm of his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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