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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220131050005 · 04/01/2013 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
29
Mine experience
7.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1102408

Narrative

EE was roof bolting when he was hit on his hard hat by roof rock. He was brought out of the mine for medical attention. he had an MRI which revealed Spondylosis at C5-6 and congenial fusion at C3-4. The MRI report is attached. he has not returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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