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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220230960004 · 10/13/2022 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
NECK
Days lost
178
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IE was cutting down loose screen wire to set a timber. The IE was under the wire when strains that were rusted broke, allowing the rock debris on it to slide off, striking the back of IE's neck and left shoulder. The IE continued to work until 04/03/2023 when doctor placed IE off work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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