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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220060650045 · 02/26/2006 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
73
Mine experience
10.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
Mine
4801034

Narrative

WHILE DISMOUNTING FROM A 24-H BLADE, THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND LOST THE RIGHT HAND GRIP ON THE GRAB BAR. HE FELL APPROX. 7 FEET TO THE GROUND, WITH THE RIGHT LEG TAKING THE MAJORITY OF THE IMPACT. DIAGNOSED WITH KNEE SPRAIN WITH POSSIBLE ACL (ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT) TEAR. RELEASED TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIVE DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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