# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171250028` · 04/25/2017 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

IE was removing the rear hoist brake pressure plate on a P&H 4100 shovel to replace Orings. When air was applied the brake casting broke causing the pressure plate to strike the IE below the left knee. IE was referred to an Ortho for an MRI to determine if there was ligament damage. On 5-4-17 IE attended a follow up appointment & was issued two weeks restricted duty of no work.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*