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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220082200001 · 07/17/2008 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
203
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee stated he was carrying a oil can around a ram car when he stepped on a rock and started to fall. He felt his foot and knee pop, but when he tried to catch himself, he felt his other knee pop. Had pain in both knees, but went to the doctor on the other knee. Did not miss work until the 7/25/2008.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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