# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023500004` · 12/01/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202174](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202174)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS MOUNTING A DOZER TO CHECK THE OIL & FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK OF HIS NECK. HE LEFT WORK AROUND 2:30AM ON 12/12/02, HE CONTACTED THE SAFETY DEPT. & WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE CENTER & EXAMINED BY DR. WHO DIAGNOSED HIM WITH A TRAPEZIUS STRAIN. HE WAS OFF WORK UNTIL HIS FOLLOW UPVISIT ON 12-6-02 WHERE HE WAS RELEASED TO RTW W/NO RESTRICTIONS.

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