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MACHINERY

220191680028 · 06/07/2019 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
74
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202295

Narrative

IE stated that while roof bolting IE was installing the 2nd steel onto the 1st drill steel that was already in the drill hole. When IE attempted to put the 2 steels together IE raised the drill pot up to the 2nd steel, the steel sprung back striking IE's hand in the thumb area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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