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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220130090009 · 01/03/2013 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
Mine
4800993

Narrative

The employee was making shim adjustments to an idler frame. The employee was using a pry bar to lift the assembly when the bar slipped striking him in the jaw. This resulted in a laceration of his chin requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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