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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220093010017 · 10/15/2009 · Peabody Midwest Mining

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining
Mine
1202258

Narrative

Injured employee was in the dragline house, walking on a catwalk when his leg made contact with a 16""x53"" motor cover that had been removed while the crew was changing out motors. When he made contact with the cover, it fell into the walkway causing him to trip and fall on it. The injury resulted in a 2 inch laceration below the right knee which required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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