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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032970033 · 10/20/2003 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

WHEN EMPLOYEE GOT INTO THE WORKING SECTION, HE FOUND HIS TOOL BOX HAD BEEN TURNED OVER & THE WELDER ON IT. WHEN HE FOUND IT THE BOSS WENT TO GET HELP, BUT THE VICTIM TRIED TO MOVE IT HIMSELF A FTER HE LEFT. WHEN SUPERVISOR GOT BACK HE WAS TOLD HE MIGHT HAVE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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