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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100990028 · 11/28/2009 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
43
Mine experience
5.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

On 28 Nov 2009 individual heard a pop in his left shoulder while lifting a case of boosters in daybox. During medical exam 29 Nov individual was released to perform regular duties. Arthoscopic surgery on 6 Apr 2010 indicated damage to rotator cuff and bicep. Surgery made this a MSHA reportable incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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