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ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES

220112980042 · 08/22/2011 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Accident type
NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES,NEC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
17
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was removing covers from top of cont. miner. When he was dismounting miner, his foot slipped off side rub rail, causing him to strike lt leg against rub rail of machine. EE received small abrasion on lt shin. EE felt pain in lt leg the following day. Dr diagnosed him w/cellulitis. Further visits determined EE had contracted MRSA bacterial virus. MRSA is a contagious virus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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