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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220240390026 · 02/01/2024 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

Employee was putting solid blocks back up to seal a hole in the wall. The air pressure and grip on the block caused the block to fall out of EE's hands and off the wall striking the employee on the end of the nose. Employee received 6 stitches on 2/2.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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