HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Employee was taking a shower at the end of his shift and felt a slight bulge in his left lower groin. He did not feel any pain and had no specific event that caused the bulge. On 4/23/2012 he notified his supervisor, but could not recall any event. He went to the Doctor and was diagnosed with an left inguinal hernia. He continued to work until he had surgery on July 5, 2012.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration