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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220101540009 · 05/21/2010 · 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
14
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was walking intake escapeway per company safety day. He was tethered to another employee and holding on to lifeline. The lifeline went around a turn and there the rib had rashed out into his path. Employee twisted his left knee on the loose coal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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