# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262090001` · 07/24/2026 · Republic Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Republic Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [4609026](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609026)
## Narrative

The employee was getting back in the operators compartment when EE's foot came in contact with the deceleration pedal, causing EE to fall forward, striking EE's head on the cab. The employee's injury was closed with medical adhesive (glue).

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*