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220260440016 · 01/19/2026 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
21
Mine experience
18.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202394

Narrative

Employee was working on a battery coal hauler in diesel shop when they stepped up on the coal hauler tail-gate with right leg and felt left knee pop. On 2/6/2026 we were advised they had a meniscal tear and was placed on restrictions (No Kneeling).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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