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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220060970054 · 03/16/2006 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CONVEYORS,NEC
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Employee reported: The section FCT was down. In the process of attempting to locate the mechanical problem, he thinks he may have bumped his right knee. After completing the repair procedure, started to experience soreness & stiffness to the knee. He was examined by an orthopedic surgeon, the diagnosis was osteoarthritis & loose body particles in the knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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