← MSHA accidents
HOISTING
220260270004
· 01/20/2026 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Idle
Injury source
ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
16 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Coronado Coal LLC
Operator
Buchanan Minerals, LLC
Mine
4404856
Narrative
The injured and three other employees was riding the Page mini-cage (old) down when it unexpectedly jerked approximately 3 feet from the landing, as it was slowing down to stop at the destination causing EE's knees to buckle.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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