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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262660026 · 09/14/2026 · Paramont Contura, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Paramont Contura, LLC
Mine
4407223

Narrative

Employee was loading drill station, other drill operator was retrieving a rope bolt. When they pulled rope bolt from pile it became dislodged and struck employee in the mouth. This resulted in a chipped and loose tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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