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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072710031 · 09/04/2007 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

Employee was removing a chock block from a chock block holder and felt a pop in his wrist. He was seen by a physician on 9/4/07 and returned to work. He continued to have problems and saw an orthopedic doctor on 9/17/07. On 9/24/07 we received the diagnosis of a bone contusion and ligament sprain requiring a cast to be applied.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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