# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022800052` · 09/26/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Grader operator, Roadgrader operator
- **Activity:** Grader
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1201946](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1201946)
## Narrative

EE WAS GRADING THE HAULROAD WHEN HE STRUCK LARGE ROCK WITH BLADE CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN A HALF TURN STRIKING HIS RIGHT WRIST. HE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL E.R. DIAGNOSED WITH WRIST SPRAIN AND GIVEN A SPLINT TO WEAR FOR 2-3 DAYS.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*