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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080710035 · 03/05/2008 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
SCALP
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1102408

Narrative

Employee was roof bolting in Unit 2 on the right side in Rm 2. A rock fell out between the rib pin and center pin and struck him on the right side of his head and right shoulder. He received an abrasion to the top of his right shoulder and a laceration to the right side of his head requiring 4 sutures. He was released and returned to work the same shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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