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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252100030 · 07/21/2025 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
85
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee got dust particles in left eye while striking a bearing plate covered in dirt with a hammer. The dust caused a scratch on the surface of eye that was treated with prescription eye drops. The employee returned to work on next scheduled shift and has not missed any days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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