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May 20, 2026 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The driller shooter was carrying boxes into the blasting magazine. EE bumped EE's hard hat on the door frame, and when EE went to grab it, EE slipped on the magazine floor (raining and muddy). When EE's weight re-distributed to EE's right leg, EE felt it pop at the knee, which was a ruptured quadricep tendon and right thigh muscle. The knee was professionally immobilized.

March 3, 2025 IN · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

IE was climbing out of cable truck and fell after IE's foot became stuck on the step. IE fell onto right wrist which caused a hairline fracture.

December 14, 2023 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was on the track of a D11 dozer climbing up to the cab. IE was stepping up to the fender platform with left foot when IE lost balance and fell backwards onto the track, hitting mid left back on a grouser. Was taken to ER and diagnosed with 2 broken ribs and small laceration to spleen. No surgery required but will need time off to heal.

December 6, 2022 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was preparing a shot pattern. As EE was walking to hook the next hole, EE stepped on some uneven ground and felt something pop in EE's right calf. EE finished the shift. It was still bothering EE the next morning and the IE asked for medical attention.

February 7, 2020 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Oiler was dismounting from the dozer, grabbed the hand rail and stepped on to the push arm. Employee then slipped off the push arm but tried to hold with right hand on the grab bar. Lost balance and grip and fell 2ft. to the ground. The jerk of the arm while holding on to the grab bar resulted in an injured bicep.

January 15, 2020 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While in a moment of horse play, IE was transitioning from walking to running and tripped on own feet. Employee fell and struck shoulder on the concrete floor.

December 13, 2019 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

IE was climbing down a D11 dozer with dinner bucket in hand when they fell to the ground and fractured the distal end of right radius in wrist.

October 26, 2019 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

While climbing onto a D11 the IE tripped on a track grouser and fell forward and struck the stowed boarding ladder, which then caused hard hat to fall off and they then fell backwards off the track to the ground. IE had 4.5cm scalp laceration on rear of head that took 9 staples to close.

October 4, 2019 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

The drill operator had descended down the staircase and was turning around to face the vertical ladder before stepping off the machine. As they turned around, they lost footing and fell into the track. As they tried to catch themselves, left forearm struck a grouser on the track and caused a laceration; it required 6 staples to close the cut.

June 26, 2019 IN · Coal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

IE was descending ladder and missed the last rung at the bottom. IE fell to the ground and landed on right shoulder. IE had surgery on 10/24/19 for full thickness tear of rotator cuff.

December 19, 2018 IN · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was assisting with changing drag ropes on BE 2570 Dragline. IE was positioned behind and below the drag drum. As the IE attempted to step over the deck winch to relocate to the opposite side they tripped, falling onto their extended arm. X-ray evaluation revealed a hairline fracture in the left wrist.

September 24, 2018 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was performing a pre-trip inspection on the end dump IE was assigned to operate. As IE was walking around the end dump IE slipped in mud and broke fall with left arm. IE's left arm was immobilized by a doctor and IE was subsequently unable to return to work.

January 20, 2018 IN · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While performing a pre-trip inspection of a mantrip IE fell to the ground and hit knee. IE was seen by a physician on 01/25/2018 and continued working with a full release. IE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus on 02/09/2018 and was restricted from returning to work until after surgery.

November 14, 2017 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was working on dragline bucket rigging equipment in the shop. IE took a step backwards without looking and stepped onto a lower spot on the floor. IE felt a pop in the left knee. IE worked without restrictions and was referred to an orthopedic specialist who ordered an MRI. The results of which indicated a torn medial meniscus which was repaired on 03/02/2018.

June 23, 2017 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was inspecting a dozer when EE slipped on the dozer track. EE caught self via the handrail and experienced pain in right shoulder. EE was evaluated by a physician and released without restriction on 06/23/2017. On 12/22/2017 a rotator cuff tear was found and repaired surgically.

January 28, 2017 IN · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was coming a 789 upside down bed by the way of a 6ft ladder. Ladder slipped to the left. Employee fell to the ground. Ground conditions approx 42 degrees, wet an muddy, rotator cuff x 2, an fractured thumb.

December 23, 2016 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee dismounted from service truck and felt pain in left knee. Employee was taken to a physician for evaluation and diagnosed with a sprained knee. Fluid was drained from the knee to speed up the healing process.

February 10, 2015 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was dismounting powder truck by climbing down facing away from the truck. IE stepped into a 9" rut and twisted his knee. There was significant swelling; the doctor removed some fluid from the knee and immobilized it. IE is scheduled to consult with surgeon on 2/19 for diagnosis and treatment options.

May 10, 2013 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping into the cab of the dozer when he slipped and fell onto his knee.

October 14, 2011 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was cleaning the windows and cab lights on a rubber tire dozer. While cleaning the light, he misstep and fell to the ground.

April 12, 2011 IN · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During dragline repair job, EE was walking alongside a truck. His pants caught on a piece of frayed cable laying on the ground causing him to trip and fall. He caught himself with his rt. arm. EE was taken to a dr-X rays were negative-diagnosis was a shoulder sprain and EE was released with no restrictions. EE seen by surgeon on 1/13/12, torn rotator cuff. Will have surgery.

November 3, 2010 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was boarding a D-10 tractor. As he grabbed and put weight on the handhold on the hard nose, the handhold bent downward,causing employee to go forward and down, causing his foot that was still on the bladearm step to be bent in an awkward position.

October 2, 2010 IN · Coal coal strip operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured and another employee had set a pump and strung the hose over a berm in the pit.The injured climbed on top of the berm to watch for water flow. When the pump was started, the hose moved and knocked employee down, causing him to hit his chin.

July 7, 2010 IN · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee states he slipped and fell on an incline striking the bottom of his chin on a screen panel. The laceration required medical treatment and stitches/sutures were administered close the wound.

April 20, 2010 IN · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Getting down from cable tray under E-house (the cable tray was approx 3' from ground). Slipped while getting down and fell the approx 3' and landed on left hip.

March 23, 2010 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE states he was hit in the back with a wooden form board, stumbled and fell over a generator, striking his back and falling to the floor. EE received medical treatment and returned 3/23/10, worked 3/24/10 and was taken off work 4/7/10.

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