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March 8, 2025 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE finished EE's train, left the spray booth to conduct post inspections, and proceeded down the stairs. When EE reached the 2nd to last stair on that first set of stairs coming out of the booth, EE's right boot got caught as EE was taking a step and EE twisted EE's knee in the process.

November 3, 2024 WY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped/got foot tangled in airhose and fell resulting in pain in lower back.

September 2, 2023 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

IE was removing strut bolts on a haul truck. While dismounting the carrier, transitioning to a 6' ladder, EE fell approx. 44'. EE's right shoulder/head impacted the concrete pad. IE was conscious and talking and transported for medical care diagnosis was a skull fracture. IE was released on 9/6/23. At no time did medical professionals describe this injury to be life threatening

December 14, 2022 WY · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking an employee slipped and caught themselves on flat ground, which resulted in a tear to some muscles in rotator cuff. Employee had surgery on 1-13-23 making this a reportable.

November 10, 2022 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At start of shift employee was walking to the plant area when IE tripped and had a same level fall in the parking lot on dry ground, landing on and injuring left shoulder. IE has worked since and had surgery on 2-22-2023 to repair shoulder making this a reportable injury. IE has not missed any work due to this accident. IE returned to work on restricted duty.

June 6, 2022 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell while walking and strained shoulder. Employee had surgery on 10/13/22 making this a reportable injury. Found out about surgery on 11/17/2022.

April 16, 2018 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

IE stepped off step stool to the ground, stool slipped causing IE to fall to the ground injuring left shoulder. IE examined by the Coalition on 4/16/18 and referred to orthopedic specialist. MRI results were read 6/12/18 and indicated torn rotator cuff. Surgery was performed 6/18/18 to repair injured rotator cuff. IE worked normal schedule through 6/17/18.

January 19, 2018 WY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading EE's personal back pack into the back of our company pick-up truck the rock (ballast) slid and EE injured EE's right knee. The ballast was on a slight incline, and lose which caused EE to slip.

January 5, 2017 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured Employee was walking in from shop line to change house at the end of shift, slipped on frozen surface, resulted in torn medial patella femoral ligament.

December 18, 2015 WY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell and received medical treatment. Employee slipped while descending a ladder. Employee's shoulder struck the ground. Treated for pain and contusion.

April 26, 2015 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE slipped and struck left hand on engine access door causing a laceration

February 22, 2015 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on level ground around the fuel island when he slipped on some ice that was covered by fresh snow causing him to fall. The fall resulted in a simple spiral fracture to the 3rd metacarpal in his right hand.

April 8, 2014 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was leaving the cab of his utility pickup and he stepped on an uneven surface. The employee sprained his ankle. The employee was taken to a physician for observation and he was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. He received a release to return to work with restrictions.

February 9, 2014 WY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was performing a walk around inspection and slipped on a slick surface. This injury resulted in a sprained ankle.

March 13, 2013 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The IE suffered a hairline fracture of his left fibula as he stepped over a piece of poly pipe on to rough ground during the pre-op inspection of a light duty vehicle.

February 23, 2012 WY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stumbled on a frozen chunk and dislocated the right thumb. The skin was also broken which required sutures.

January 24, 2010 WY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to the parking lot in an enclosed breezeway, when he felt pain in his right leg after stepping along side a co-worker. The leg began to swell and be painful. He was seen by a dr and diagnosed with a partial tear in the achilles tendon. There was no event to cause the tear and as such is classified as an occupational illness.

January 23, 2010 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

While dismounting a mobile crane, maintenance technician stepped down hard off of the boarding ladder and fractured his lower left leg.

October 15, 2009 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

The employee's foot slipped off a rung while climbing a ladder and slid/fell landing on an outstretched left hand. The fall resulted in a fractured left wrist and dislocated shoulder.

January 10, 2009 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

The tech was traveling down a ladder, lost balance, slipped, and fell approximately 6ft. The left heel hit the frozen ground causing a fracture to the calcaneous bone.

November 29, 2008 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The production tech was walking and tripped over a rock, causing a twisting motion to the left knee.

June 28, 2008 WY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained ankle while walking from Port-o-potty to truck. Walking on even dry surface - road base.

December 28, 2007 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking down an incline on a concrete floor the employee's foot slipped and pain developed in the right knee. He reported the incident and continued to work but the discomfort did not go away and he saw a doctor. A MRI showed a meniscus cyst on the outside of the right knee and orthoscopic surgery is scheduled. Post surgery will determine any restricted or lost work days.

November 3, 2007 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Climbing on shovel after lunch, operator tripped and hit tooth, cracked it before he could catch himself. Had tooth repaired a number of weeks later on December 19, 2007.

July 18, 2007 WY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting from the water truck the employee experienced a sharp burning pain in the left ankle. The employee states her ankle was not twisted or rolled and that she has had ankle surgery in the past. Upon seeing an orthopedic doctor, the doctor agreed this is a chronic or a relapse of the prior injury.

May 3, 2007 WY · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee had just finished replacing toilet supplies. The employee stumbled when turning to leave and extended the right hand to catch himself, jamming three fingers. The doctor diagnosed right hand metacarpal dislocation.

April 12, 2007 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Technician stepped backwards off of bottom step of a step ladder, felt a shock in his calf in right leg. Went to doctor on 4-17. MRI on 4/24 - diagnosis on 4/27. Released for light duty on 4-27. No time lost. Determined to be reportable on 4-27.

January 28, 2007 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on some dust covered ice while walking around the blast hole drill. The right leg buckled underneath with the rest of the body weight on top. The employee received a simple fracture of the fibula bone in the lower leg. The employee was released on restricted duty.

January 12, 2007 WY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Welder/mechanic climbed ladder to assist mine mechanic in pulling the padlock into place to be pinned. He was wearing a full body harness with landyard, but failed to tie off. He slipped and fell off the dipper.

March 19, 2006 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While walking across shop, EE slipped and fell, striking his shoulder against loader bucket teeth. Took EE to doctor; doctor released EE back to work with no medication. Scheduled another doctor visit, as shoulder wasn't getting much better. Injury became reportable on 3/30/06 when EE had MRI which indicated a torn rotator cuff injury that will require surgery to repair.

February 26, 2006 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

WHILE DISMOUNTING FROM A 24-H BLADE, THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND LOST THE RIGHT HAND GRIP ON THE GRAB BAR. HE FELL APPROX. 7 FEET TO THE GROUND, WITH THE RIGHT LEG TAKING THE MAJORITY OF THE IMPACT. DIAGNOSED WITH KNEE SPRAIN WITH POSSIBLE ACL (ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT) TEAR. RELEASED TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIVE DUTY.

February 17, 2006 WY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

While dismounting the 1850 loader, employee slipped on the bottom rung of ladder. This action drove his foot into the hard coal, and caused him to fall. The injury caused from this was a comminuted fracture of the left distal tibia.

July 11, 2004 WY · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS FROM THE RECEPTION AREA (THERE ARE 2 STEPS) TO THE SECURITY OFFICER STATION WORK AREA. WHEN SHE STEPPED DOWN SHE WRENCHED HER LT. KNEE CAUSING A TORN MENISCUS.

September 1, 2003 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ON THE GROUND, WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A CRUST OVER THE TOP OF MUD, WHEN THE RIGHT LEG BROKE THROUGH THE CRUST AND SANK ABOUT 2', RESULTING IN A PARTIAL TEAR IN THE RT.CALF MUSCL E. DR. RELEASED HIM ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 10, 2003 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING OUT HOIST ROPES ON SHOVEL, IN WET/MUDDY CONDITIONS, TECHNICIAN SLIPPED. HIS RIGHT LEG SLIPPED IN MUD, CAUSING HIS LOWER BACK TO TIGHTED UP. HE IS RELEASED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 20, 2003 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE TOP OF HIS TRUCK. HE SLIPPED OFF THE BUMPER AND HURT HIS KNEE.

March 3, 2003 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, EE WAS INSTALLING A WASTE GATE UPDATE ON THE AIR TANK OF A CAT 793 OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK. TO RECONNECT THE AIR LINES ONT HE BOTTOM OF THE AIR TANK, EE HAD TO LEAN OVER THE FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM BOTTLES AND REACH DOWN BETWEEN THE BOTTLES AND THE AIR TANK. AS HE DID THIS HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM, CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND TWIST BACK.

October 18, 2002 WY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER INSPECTING THE SWING SHAFT ON A P & H SHOVEL, SOME OIL OFF OF THE BOOM BEGAN DRIPPING ON HIM AND THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF OF THE LADDER AND FRACTURED A BON E IN HIS LEFT FOOT WHEN HE CONTACTED THE GROUND.

October 1, 2002 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

WHILE WASHING SCRAPER, MECHANIC SLIPPED AND FELLCUTTING HIS LEFT ELBOW AND HURTING HIS LEFT HIP.

January 17, 2002 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, EE WAS INSTALLING CYLINDER PACKS IN THE ENGINE OF A OFF-HWY.TRUCK.AS EE WAS ASCENDING A LADDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE LADDER MOVED, CAUSIN G HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND STRIKE HIS RT. ELBOW ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK.

September 22, 2000 WY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING OUT AT THE MINE AND WENT TO STWP ONTO ONE OF THE SHOVELS AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THERE WAS SNOW ON THE GROUND AND ICE ON HIS BOOT.

April 23, 2000 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOUNTING THE REAR ENGINE OF A CAT SCRAPER. HIS RIGHT LEG SLIPPED CAUSING HIS RIGHT KNEE TO TWIST.

February 23, 2000 WY · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN DEPRESSION WHEN STEPPING FROM BLACK TOP TO GRAVEL ON THE WAY TO EE'S BUS. HE FELL AND CRACKED THE END OF HIS TIBIA AT THE ANKLE.

February 12, 2000 WY · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS RETURNING TO THE SECURITY STATION FROM HER PATROL OF CHECKING CHANGE ROOMS. SHE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF SNOW COVERED ICE AND FELL. SHE FELL BACKWARDS HITTING HER BACK, TAILBONE AND BACK O F HER HEAD AGAISNT THE GROUND. SHE HAS SORE NECK & HEADACHE.

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