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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220101170004 · 03/04/2010 · Big Ridge Inc

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
66
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated that he was walking toward the face, watching the miner cable as it was being pulled up. He walked through a pull thru curtain next to the rib and stepped on a pile of small rock and gob, causing him to slip and trip, twisting his left ankle and knee. He has been scheduled for surgery 05/03/2010 after a MRI that showed a torn Meniscus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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