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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090160011 · 01/07/2009 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
Mine
0503836

Narrative

EE states he lifted a tailgate weighing approximately 40-50 lbs and put it in the back of a pickup truck. He felt a slight strain at the time, but didn't think he had injured himself. The next day he required medical treatment due to back pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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