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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220113390040 · 11/22/2011 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1102408

Narrative

Employee was struck on the upper right arm, right leg, and right foot and ankle by a rock that fell out between roof bolts. The rock measured 80in. x 42in. x 0-10in. He received fractures to h is upper right arm and upper right leg. His right foot and ankle had to be surgically amputated 6 in. above the ankle due to the crushing injuries they received.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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