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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122960048 · 09/11/2012 · 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lifting his tool bag out of his tool box when he felt something in his right shoulder pull or tear. Employee came out of the mine and was transported to the Doctors office. He was later diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. Employee continued to work until 10/22/2012 when he went off for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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