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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253230001 · 11/15/2025 · Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC
Mine
4405311

Narrative

Injured worker was installing a track on a bulldozer. As EE picked up the back of track, the chain that is used to pick up the track slipped off the track and struck the worker in the mouth. Worker lost 2-3 teeth. Fracture involving left paramedian anterior maxilla.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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