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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120670028 · 02/24/2012 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
11
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was putting a tire in the back of #15 truck, employee was picking a tire up and twisted a little, he had a little discomfort at the time. Employee said that he misjudged how high to pick up the tire. Employee has a lower back and groin strain. Employee did not start missing work until March 1, 2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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