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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220093420004 · 12/02/2009 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202295

Narrative

Employee had just moved diesel duster to new setup. They ran the dust hose to the belt line. Injured employee had went back to the duster to turn it on. He leaned over to engage the valve, and as he stood up, he was struck in the left ear by a hog panel, causing a laceration that required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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