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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220252030027 · 07/10/2025 · Ramaco Resources, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
75
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ramaco Resources Inc
Operator
Ramaco Resources, LLC
Mine
4609602

Narrative

Employee had drilled a hole to install a roof bolt when the drill steel became stuck. As they turned to get another piece of steel to retrieve the stuck steel, the stuck steel fell from the hole, catching their thumb between the steel and the drill pot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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