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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220101580033 · 05/20/2010 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
96
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated he was installing an 8 ft. bolt into the roof. When he went to bend it back straight his hand slipped and the bolt twisted straining his shoulder. Employee worked the next 2 shifts and started taking off on 5/23/2010. We was unaware he was missing work until 6/02/2010 and why he was missing. We did not receive a Dr's note until 6/03/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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