# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220152080008` · 07/16/2015 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HOISTING
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 241
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

During testing of an elevator, the elevator suddenly moved, injuring an employee. The employee was taken to Campbell County Hospital where it was determined the he had sustained a fractured back.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*