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August 27, 2011 WY · Coal pumper FIRE
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.

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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