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MACHINERY

220183040008 · 10/23/2018 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
Mine
1103235

Narrative

IE was installing roof bolts. As they pushed a roof bolt up into the hole the bolt bent causing pressure on the drill wrench. The drill wrench broke striking them in the mouth. Employee received 1 broken tooth and a laceration on their lip requiring 2 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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