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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171210037 · 11/16/2016 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
68
Mine experience
20.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202147

Narrative

IE was using a chain fall to assist in raising the lid on the #2 dryer that was in the down position. The IE was pulling downward on the chain when the dryer lid become dislodged and moved suddenly. IE came down suddenly onto IE's right leg. The initial diagnosis was a right quadricep muscle strain. Eventual MRI showed a torn quadricep muscle which required surgery on 4/21/17.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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