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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052380013 · 08/11/2005 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
8.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

Employee felt pain in groin area after moving blocking for a counterweight. Was seen by physician on 08/15/05 and was diagnosed with a hernia. The incident occurred on 08/11/05, we did not receive a diagnosis until 08/15/05 and are still waiting for additional medical information as of 08/25/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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