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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032870120 · 10/06/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
4.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202010

Narrative

EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CASE OF BATTERY WATER. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP, THE ROOF WAS LOWER THAN HE EXPECTED AND HE HIT HIS HEAD ON IT JAMMING HIS NECK IN THE PROCESS. HE CONTINUED TO WORK TH E REST OF HIS SHIFT AND WHEN HE CAME OUT HE SOUGHT ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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