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MACHINERY

220262740027 · 09/22/2026 · River View Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
River View Coal LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Employee was installing a roof bolt when it bent. As they tried to straighten it, they accidentally hit the rotation causing the bent roof bolt to strike their right hand. Employee was taken to the ER where x-rays revealed a fracture and they were taken off work due to restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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