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August 2, 2022 IN · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While pulling fuel hose, employee slipped on the wet surface EE was standing on and EE fell on the same level.

May 12, 2011 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a hose and fell to the ground. He was installing a suction line on a diesel pump. Incident was reported but employee said he was OK. Several weeks later employee complained of shoulder pain and was taken to the doctor when a torn rotator cuff was discovered. After several weeks it was determined that surgery was finally warranted.

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