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MACHINERY

220202110005 · 07/23/2020 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
79
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

While tightening lug nuts on a mantrip, the wheel stud broke causing the employee to lose balance and to fall rolling the right ankle underneath EE. EE finished the shift and was taken to the hospital on 7/24/2020 where EE was referred to an orthopedic specialist on 7/28/2020. There EE was diagnosed with a distal fibula fracture and was taken off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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