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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220243270017 · 11/12/2024 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
115
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609550

Narrative

While hanging discharge line, the injured miner bent down under the water line. While bent over the eye on the bolt plate holding the line broke, dropping the water line and hitting the injured miner on the back before the line was caught by another chain that was supporting the water line.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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