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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122860034 · 10/01/2012 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
34
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was in the intake working on a ramcar. He had to lift the screen over the tram motor. Employee stated while standing on the side of the ramcar he lifted the screen and felt a pull in his lower stomach. Around an hour later he felt a small knot in his lower stomach. Employee finished his shift and was later diagnosed with a hernia. Employee is scheduled for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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