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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.

January 4, 2021 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While fueling end dumps in the line-up at the beginning of the shift, an employee exiting the fuel truck felt a "pop" in EE's left ankle. The incident occurred as EE's foot touched the top step.

October 11, 2018 IN · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During a mine rescue drill SMET team members were simulating a Hitachi 2500 shovel operator extraction. Two SMET team members were transporting the patient via backboard out of the cab. The load unexpectedly shifted when the uninjured SMET member's grip slipped and the backboard momentarily tilted.

December 8, 2017 IN · Coal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured person was cleaning bore hole with a 4/5" grinder. The wire wheel caught the edge or bore hole causing the grinder to kick back into the face knocking off helmet and safety glasses. At that point the grinding wire wheel made contact with face and eye lid.

April 10, 2017 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While moving a roller on a pallet, employee felt pop in left arm.

October 27, 2016 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a dozer when they felt a pain that made it hard to breath. Taken to doctor and returned to work, after a few days they were still having the pain. Doctor took employee off to rest.

April 26, 2016 IN · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Load shift in bed caused truck to rise off ground, further shift caused the load to exit bed and truck to come to ground, this caused compression to lower back.

August 1, 2013 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating a refacing machine, contractor's finger was caught with metal ribbon coming from cutter. Left index finger cut to bone at first joint.

August 29, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Degenerative cervical disc, vibration over period of time coupled with previous history of neck problems. Employee should be able to return to work without restrictions when rest and therapy sessions are completed.

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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