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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002140021 · 06/21/2000 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
38
Mine experience
21.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON MINE FLOOR. WHEN HE STOOD UP, LEFT KNEE POPPED AND CONTINUES TO BE PAINFUL. STARTED LOSING TIME 7/25/00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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