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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262470008 · 08/13/2026 · Republic Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609475

Narrative

Employee finished loading the shot and got back in the cab of the truck. EE sat down, removed EE's safety glasses and something got in EE's left eye. EE received first aid at the mine site but asked to be taken to a medical clinic. The physician prescribed eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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