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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253170139 · 09/19/2025 · Republic Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
24.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609475

Narrative

9/19/25, EE was straightening metal pipe framework on a drill rig using a chain come-a-long. One of the anchor hooks came loose, striking EE's left hand and thumb. EE was wearing gloves and safety glasses. First aid was administered, and EE returned to work that day. On 10/02/25, EE reported worsening pain in EE's thumb, which was later diagnosed as fractured at Urgent Care.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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