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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220073460015 · 10/14/2007 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
36
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 14 Oct. 2007 individual was priming blast holes when he slipped in the mud on his right knee. Individual was seen by a doctor on 25 Oct and was informed that he could continue to perform his regular job duties and was scheduled for a diagnostic exam on 4 Dec. On 4 Dec. he was diagnosed with multiple tears on his meniscus & restricted from work until follow-up exam.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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