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MACHINERY

220251640008 · 04/03/2023 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
126
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IE was handling cable for the roof bolter backing the machine out of entry 2. The cable became tight and hit the IE below the knees, causing them to fall. The IE reached out with arms to catch themselves as they hit the floor with both hands then rolled on to the left shoulder. As of 9/26/2023 IE turned in voluntary resignation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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