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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112410042 · 08/09/2011 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Western Coal Company
Mine
0201195

Narrative

Lower back/twisted pelvis using a pin removal tool to remove the equalizer pin from the roller frame the tool followed the pin into the bore. The pin came out and equalizer bar misalignment caused the bar to shift against and side load the tool. The tool handle struck his hand and causing his body to twist putting a strain on lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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