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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151330004 · 05/08/2015 · Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IE was removing a pin from a dragline drag rope assembly with a sledge hammer. The IE struck the bushing, missing the pin, and a fragment of metal broke off and struck the IE in the nose. This resulted in a laceration that required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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