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220253280017 · 11/17/2025 · Nicholas Contura LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost 0
Mine experience 2.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator Nicholas Contura LLC
Mine 4608787
Narrative Employee stated that EE swung the drill station in to set the inside bolt when a bolt laying in the tray became fouled and sprung up and struck EE in the chin.
Source
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