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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140720039 · 03/04/2014 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was observing another mechanic removing final drive of a dozer. Tool: bracket fell and mechanic was trying to get out of the way, trip and fell on his face. Causing a 1/2 inch laceration on his right forehead, which required three stitches. Mechanic was treated and released back to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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