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MACHINERY

220012340013 · 08/11/2001 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202147

Narrative

EE WAS LAYING ON HIS SIDE WHILE HOLDING A 1"" IMPACT WRENCH, TIGHTENING THE IDLER BOLTS ON A D10 DOZER. AFTERWARDS, WHEN FINISHED, HE WAS GETTING UP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK. HE WAS EXAMINED AND DIAGNOSED TO HAVE ACUTE SPASM OF THE LOWER LUMBAR SPINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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