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MACHINERY

220253170532 · 09/04/2025 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202394

Narrative

Employee was operating miner, when a rock measuring approximately 2ft.x2ft.x1inch fell out between hog panel and coal rib. Striking employee on hard hat and shoulder area. Employee has continued to work until 10/29/2025 when they were placed on restrictions, pending physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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