SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Name: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON at Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Start: 12/05/2016

220163560026 · 12/05/2016 · Peabody Powder River 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: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity: Getting on or off equipment
Injury source: GROUND
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost: 83
Mine experience: 16 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The IE slipped and fell to the ground when stepping out of the vehicle. The IE experienced pain in the right knee and was treated at first aid, then transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The IE was referred to an orthopedic doctor. An MRI was ordered and was read on 12-19. The IE was diagnosed with a meniscus tear and will undergo orthoscopic surgery.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown