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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220250220028 · 12/20/2024 · Marfork Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
176
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Marfork Coal Company
Mine
4609212

Narrative

While pulling up bolter slack, employee felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee continued to work up until 01/07/2025 when the employee began missing work. After investigation, it was discovered employee has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and stenosis in the L5-S1 area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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