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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042930033 · 10/06/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

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
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
59
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS LIFTING HIS TOOL BAG OUT OF HIS TOOL BOX HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA. HE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 10/9/04. (DIAGNOSED AS HERNIA - WAS SURGICALLY REPAIRED.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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