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MACHINERY

220111390008 · 05/11/2011 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
283
Mine experience
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
Mine
0503836

Narrative

Employee was learning how to roof bolt. He was installing the second bolt of the row, Pushing the bolt to the roof. The hole was not straight and the roof began to bend. At this time the yellow extension wrench snapped and struck employee below right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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