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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072430041 · 07/16/2007 · Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Set or remove brattice
Injury source
BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
39
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607908

Narrative

EE stated he was dragging a section of line curtain when he felt a burning sensation in his left groin area. The incident investigation revealed that the line curtain was wet & muddy causing the curtain to be heavier than normal. EE was diagnosed with a hernia but continued to work until 8/27/07 when he started missing work as a result of this injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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