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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220253170490 · 10/20/2025 · River View Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
55
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
River View Coal LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Employee was helping the roof bolter load roof bolts from a scoop bucket. EE had their right hand resting on the scoop bucket when a piece of draw rock fell striking their hand causing a laceration requiring sutures. EE was taken off work beginning 10/21/25 as they were unable to perform normal duties without restriction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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