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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173520016 · 12/07/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1103156

Narrative

A mechanic was working on a ram car tram motor. IE was having trouble positioning the motor so they used a drill steel to pry with. While prying, the drill steel slipped and they struck themselves in the mouth with it causing a laceration that required 6 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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