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MACHINERY

220100130017 · 01/05/2010 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
6
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A plant technician was dressing the ends of a 2 inch by 2 inch by 8 inch piece of angle iron on a bench grinder. His left thumb contacted the grinding wheel. The injury required minor surgery making this reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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