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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041940070 · 07/06/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
28
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee stated that he was dismounting the d-10 dozer on the right side. he placed his left foot on the step that is on the push bar. as he came down he twisted his body and felt pain in his left knee. the dozer was on level ground with no obstructions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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