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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220163490002 · 11/30/2016 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

IE felt a ""pop"" while entering the crew van at the end of shift. IE was examined at the ER, referred to an Orthopedic doctor, MRI was ordered which revealed a small meniscus tear and was prescribed physical therapy. The IE had surgery on the same knee for a meniscus tear in the past. Given this along with the ee denying any slip or trip the event will be classified as an illness

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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