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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220143300034 · 11/21/2014 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
Mine
4800993

Narrative

Employee was dismounting from the rear of the fire apparatus when he stepped onto a large piece of rock. This misplacement resulted in acute pain and the employee was evaluated by a physician. This injury resulted in a partially torn meniscus and ligament that required surgical repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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