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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072140061 · 07/25/2007 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Rock duster
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lifting the tongue of the diesel pod duster to connect it to the Getman tractor when he felt a slip in his lower back. He felt pain and a burning sensation in his lower back that continued to worsen as the night progressed. He sought medical attention after the end of his shift and was removed from work for three days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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