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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220050970019 · 02/08/2005 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Clerk, Timekeeper, Office worker, Director of sales
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
8.37 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While installing a replacement battery back-up in the small communications room, EE knelt down & struck her knee against the cement floor. When she stood up the knee ""popped"" & began to hurt. She sought medical attn. on 2/18/05. She continued to work normal duties. After several medical visits it was determined that she had a small piece of cartilage loose in her knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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