February 25, 2018
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
AK Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
An employee began to unlock the front gate of the facility, where EE received a 1/2" laceration to palm while retrieving the locking mechanism/chain from a nearby rock. The injury did not involve any issues related to equipment, skills or miner proficiency, training, protective clothing or devices, or aspects of regulatory compliance.