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MACHINERY

220262330017 · 08/18/2026 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

The employee was on the #1 section in the # 10 entry installing the last bolt for the cut when a piece of rock measuring 20""X8""X1"" fell striking the employee on the back of the left arm just above the elbow. Causing a 1.5-inch laceration. the entry was approximately 19.5 feet wide and 70 inches high. The employee received 6 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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