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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220181080020 · 04/12/2018 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
27
Mine experience
2.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
Mine
1103235

Narrative

IE had a piece of roof rock approximately 2ft. x 2ft. x 0-6in. fall out between roof bolts. The rock either hit the rib or the ground then made contact with EE's right foot causing EE to twist right knee. EE has a right knee strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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