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February 21, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured employee was walking along the right side of roof bolter heading towards the drill boom. About mid-machine, the IE stepped on a slick rock causing EE to lose balance and fall. When the IE struck the mine floor, EE's chin hit a rock causing a laceration just below the lip.

October 20, 2021 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 10/20/21 IE was walking the slope belt during an on-shift examination. IE stated IE stepped down off a manway door (approximately 4' - 5') and IE's knee buckled resulting in pain. The IE continued to work, on 12/29/2021 IE began receiving a physical therapy that per the part 50 guidelines makes this incident reportable.

October 19, 2020 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole twisting left knee. Employee was diagnosed with a lateral meniscal tear.

September 2, 2020 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking along slope belt examining when employee felt pain in right knee. Mine has been waiting on Dr. reports.

March 21, 2019 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was loading supplies on the roof bolter tray when IE slipped on a berm/rock and twisted left foot and fell. IE received a fracture to the lower left leg. Left distal fibula fracture.

September 10, 2018 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE stepped out of ram car and tripped over a curtain lying on the mine floor. EE stumbled and struck left forearm on a coal rib. EE received a laceration that took 5 sutures to close.

July 13, 2017 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was hanging high voltage cable. The cable got hung on itself coming out of the sled causing tension on the cable. This energy pushed IE into the sled twisting right ankle. Employee had scheduled vacation starting the next day. After returning from vacation and still experiencing pain, IE returned to doctor and was taken off work 7/24/17.

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