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MACHINERY

220093520019 · 12/14/2009 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a volt meter to test the alternator voltage on a 16 G motor grader. His foot slipped causing him to lose balance. As he tried to catch himself his left hand contacted the fan, resulting in multiple fractures and lacerations of his hand and fingers.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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