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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220223040045 · 10/24/2022 · Nicholas Contura LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
119
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Nicholas Contura LLC
Mine
4608787

Narrative

EE stated a rock had fouled under the conveyor chain. EE got a slate bar and climbed up on the CM to pry it out. The slate bar suddenly slipped causing EE to pull their back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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