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MACHINERY

220210070007 · 12/29/2020 · Paramont Contura, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
2.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Paramont Contura, LLC
Mine
4407223

Narrative

Employee was putting last piece of steel together and pushed up on the chuck. The steel became fouled against lip on chuck causing it to bow, dislodge and strike them on the web of left hand resulting in a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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