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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220133600004 · 12/16/2013 · Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
Mine
1202422

Narrative

Tire technician was inflating a multi piece truck wheel inside the safety cage when he reached to check the pressure and tire blew. The air chuck struck him in his right hand causing him to need three stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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