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220040350023 · 01/25/2004 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE IS A GREASER. HE HAD SQUATTED TO CLEAN THE PORT ON A POT ON A CONTINUOUS MINER AND PUMP OIL INTO THE POT. WHEN HE STOOD UP HE HEARD OR FELT A POP IN HIS KNEE. HE WAS NOT CARRYING OR L IFTING ANYTHING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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