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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052360039 · 08/10/2005 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
216
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE ROCKDUST HOLE TO THE MANCAGE WHEN HE DEVELOPED A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. NO TRAUMA HAS OCCURED AND HE STATES NO SPECIFIC EVENT. THE DOCTOR ALSO STATES IN THE ATTACHMENT THE KNEE JOINT IS WORN OUT AND HAS SIGNIFICANT DEGENERATIVE CHANGES. BASED ON THIS INFO, MANAGEMENT DEEMS THIS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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