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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
220253170386 · 10/22/2025 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity Walking, Running
Injury source MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 1.08 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine 4608374
Narrative Employee stepped on unknown object at the tail of R4 Ref Belt. The object came up and hit employee in the mouth busting their lip and breaking (3) teeth.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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