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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
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