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MACHINERY

220140930037 · 03/30/2014 · Peabody Midwest Mining

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining
Mine
1202258

Narrative

A mechanic was using a service truck crane to install pull down chains on an overburden drill mast. He had tied a nylon rope to the chain and then to the crane. As he was pulling the chain/rope, the rope broke and made contact with the mechanic. He was taken to the ER and give 11 sutures in his lip and nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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