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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220253230024 · 11/05/2025 · River View Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
73
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was drilling a hole when steels became stuck. As they pulled them apart, one struck them in the nose. Employee was seen at the ER where x-rays showed a fracture. Employee was given a full release and continued working until 11/12/25 when seen again and given restrictions preventing them from performing their normal job.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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