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220252370049 · 08/22/2025 · Nicholas Contura LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost 0
Mine experience 2.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator Nicholas Contura LLC
Mine 4608787
Narrative Employee stated that while they were drilling the outside bolt hole with the starter steel, a piece of rock that measure 6""x 8""x 1/2"" fell out and struck them on the right forearm. This resulted in a laceration.
Source
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