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February 27, 2024 NM · Coal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Peabody Natural Resources Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Left arm was caught between porta-potty door and frame due to excessive wind

December 17, 2018 NM · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE stood up to exit cab of rubber tire dozer. As IE turned to open the door IE heard a pop and felt pain in knee. An MRI was ordered and IE placed on Light Duty until results of MRI are known

June 11, 2013 NM · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Initial audiometric test indicated a reportable STS shift. Retest was conducted and confirmed the condition. STS shift is being reported at this time and baseline will be revised. Employee no longer works for Peabody Energy, so no test will be conducted next year. Results will be sent to the individual by certified mail.

June 11, 2013 NM · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Initial audiometric test indicated a reportable STS shift. Employee was seen by an Audiologist between the initial test and retest. He was scheduled for surgery due to skin cancer in his right ear. Retest was conducted, but results were invalid due to medical condition. STS shift is being reported at this time and baseline will be revised.

June 11, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Initial audiometric test indicated a reportable STS shift. Retest was conducted, but results were invalid. STS shift is being reported at this time and baseline will be revised.

June 11, 2013 NM · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Initial audiometric test indicated a reportable STS shift. Due to employee's vacation/schedule a retest was not given. STS shift is being reported at this time and baseline will be revised.

June 11, 2013 NM · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Initial audiometric test indicated a reportable STS shift. Retest was conducted, but results were invalid. STS shift is being reported at this time and baseline will be revised.

June 11, 2013 NM · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
El Segundo Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Initial audiometric test indicated a reportable STS shift. Retest was conducted and confirmed the condition. STS shift is being reported at this time and baseline will be revised.

November 12, 2011 NM · Coal welder (shop) OTHER
Peabody Natural Resources Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

There was an unidentified event causing a loud percussion noise resulting in temporary hearing loss in both ears. Employee will be retested in less than 21 days.

December 15, 2000 NM · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Peabody Natural Resources Company · Struck by flying object

STRUCK SMALL PIECE OF METAL MEASURING 3/16" BY 1/16".

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