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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220243340006 · 11/05/2024 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
26
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IE was changing scoop battery, and the nip was tight, so IE claims they twisted harder and felt pain in their right thumb. Incident happened around 12:15 AM on the 5th. IE was on midnight shift. IE worked at full duty until 11/25/24 when at a follow up appointment, they were given restrictions and a thumb splint. IE is still working but light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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