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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220090790002 · 03/05/2009 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1103060

Narrative

The injured was in the process of changing batteries on a 488 scoop located at the Unit #2 battery station. He exited the cab of the scoop and was walking over to disconnect the jumper cable, when he stepped on a piece of roof rock measuring 4"" X 3"" X 3"", causing him to twist his left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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