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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220260780014 · 03/04/2026 · Warrior Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost —
Mine experience 4 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator Warrior Coal LLC
Mine 1517216
Narrative Employee was pulling a piece of rubber belt into the 1/54 airlock when their left knee gave out causing the employee to fall to the mine floor. Employee is being treated for a strain to their left knee.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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MSHA mine accident data · MORVS CC0 1.0