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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220262080033 · 02/20/2026 · Knight Hawk Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Operator
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Mine
1103147

Narrative

Employee made a splice on the 4th North belt. While hammering nails into the belt splice, the employee started to feel a burning sensation in right hand in the lower palm and wrist area. Employee worked the entire time after the accident until 07/24/2026 when they were taken off work for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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