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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113550035 · 09/04/2011 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
12
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

IE stepped out of van on 9/4/11 and felt pain in his knee. Was taken to Dr. and released to full duty. He continued to experience pain and saw an orthopedic specialist. An MRI was ordered on 9/26/11 and the employee was diagnosed with a torn ACL on 9/28/11. He decided to seek a second opinion, delaying treatment, and had surgery on 12/10/11 making this a lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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