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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170400014 · 02/06/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
31
Mine experience
1.83 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IE had just pulled the continuous miner into the next place and reached down to grab the cutting loop rope to throw the cable over to the rib. IE had pulled the cable tight with the miner and while bending over to pick up the cable, felt pain in lower back. After follow up Dr.'s appointment the following day, employee had restrictions which prevented EE from working.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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