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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220161590011 · 05/31/2016 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
18
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202295

Narrative

IE was carrying tools back to tool hole from working on the miner which had already been fixed. EE had tools in both arms and a small shovel under EE's arm when EE got tripped up on EE's feet and fell to the ground on EE's knees. Causing EE's left knee to swell. IE continued to work but pain and swelling progressed. Employee did not report on next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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