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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220071730045 · 06/19/2007 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Underground transportation trainee
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was in the process of changing oil in a tram reducer on a miner in #4 Unit. He had been checking the top frequently and hadn't noticed anything loose. When bending down beside the miner to turn the oil off, he heard a pop & a rock measuring 3'x2' & 0-4"" thick striking his hard hat & sliding down the back. He got up & walking about 4 crosscuts & found help.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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