All MSHA-reportable accidents at Peabody Natural Resources Company operations in 2009. Fatalities appear first.
IE had completed his pre-shift inspection of ground level items on his dozer He mounted the machine and while checking engine oil from the left track he slipped and fell onto the track. He landed on his left elbow and felt pain in his left shoulder. He did not want treatment from the mine ERT. The incident became a Lost Time Injury due to a rotator cuff repair.
Emp. was repairing BE 495II shovel. Metal 1"" thick, with the dimensions of 48"" long by 32"" tapering to 16"", was being used for the repairs. Metal shifted and slid off supporting tabs and beam. The plate fell and struck Emp's. left forearm and then his wrist. On 3/30/2009 Emp. was examined by NM Orthopedics and it has been determined he fractured his left wrist.
Painters were spraying epoxy, they wore respirators, in general area but not the same room. Work area was unventilated, fumes gathered at ceiling elevation. Employee was trimming out the fire sprinkler system at ceiling elevation. He was overcome by fumes, fell off ladder.