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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262320008 · 08/10/2026 · ICG Beckley LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
4.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Core Natural Resources Inc
Operator
ICG Beckley LLC
Mine
4605252

Narrative

While installing roof bolts, EE's drill steel became stuck in the mine roof. EE then attempted to free the drill steel by forcefully jerking and pulling on it. During this action, EE suddenly felt a sharp pain in EE's upper back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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