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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220082950021 · 10/02/2008 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
181
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE stated he was walking to his Shuttle car when a small piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on his head and neck. Rock was 1-1/2"" thick X 11""W X 29"" long. It broke into several pieces.EE has had a possible broken neck some years ago and the MRI showed Severe Degenerative Disc disease at C6-7. Also mild dextroscoliosis at C1-2 level. ILLNess.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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