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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220082740020 · 09/09/2008 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
103
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated he was rock dusting and handling a rock dust hose on a conveyor line, when struck his head on a hanging roof bolt. Injured claimed he didn't hit it very hard. (Jammed neck) Employee worked up until 9/23/2008. The MRI showed C-4/C-5 cervical fusion from prior surgery and degenerative changes. This will be Occupational Illness.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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