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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141810050 · 06/28/2014 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
43
Mine experience
9.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was removing and replacing bit and sub on drill steel when it shifted. Thumb got caught between steel and nylon sling. Mechanic sustained broken and laceration to his thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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