Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
The IE was air arcing in the main shop when IE's clothing caught fire and caused burns to IE's skin.
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Peabody Powder River Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
During shovel disassembly, cutting operations were taking place and a hot spark started some combustible materials smoldering. The employee scooped the material with a dust pan and when he dumped it the material flared up causing 2nd degree burns to the face and neck. The doctor placed him off work until the blisters healed to prevent infection.
July 21, 2007
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
FIRE
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Fall from machine
EE set the parking brake and was preparing to exit the truck to inspect it, when he noticed the truck fire. He shut down the engine and activated the suppression system by pulling the pin and striking the actuator. EE jumped from the drivers side catwalk. EE sustained a fractured left hip and dislocated his left elbow. Fire was extinguished in approx 20 minutes.
November 14, 2000
WY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FIRE
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE REAR ENGINE ON THE SCRAPER USING STARTING FLUID. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FAILED, EE USED OXYGEN FORM A WELDER TO ENHANCE THE COMBUSTION PROCESS. AFTER SEVERAL ATT EMPTS TO START, THE MIXTURE IGNITED.
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