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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100400011 · 01/31/2010 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1103017

Narrative

Mechanics were tightening bolts on an R-190 axle box. They were using a 1 inch impact with a universal / 1in 7/8 socket combination. The socket came off and struck ee in the mouth resulting in a lacerated lip that required sutures and fractured two teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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