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MACHINERY

220260420020 · 01/31/2026 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
68
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

The Employee was bolting in the 6L punch through when a rock 4' Long X 2.5' wide and 7'' thick fell and struck them in the right lower leg. The area was 6.5' high and dry to damp.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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