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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220261770004 · 06/16/2026 · Republic Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609026

Narrative

Employee was installing a new tire on the water truck, EE was using a hammer to align the tire when the locking ring failed causing a sudden release of energy striking the employee. This resulted in a fracture of the left forearm and front teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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