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Employee was walking to the back of the roof bolter when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, knocking them to the ground and causing a laceration above their left elbow. Employee received 10 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release to return to work on 9/10/2025. No Days Lost. Medical Treatment Only.

Employee was struck by a large section of top rock while kneeling beside a continuous miner during troubleshooting. The rock fell without warning, pinning EE's right leg and fracturing EE's fibula.

Employee stated EE was installing roof bolts in the #2 entry when a piece of draw rock fell, striking EE on the right side of EE's head. This caused a laceration to EE's right cheek that required sutures. Employee returned to work on EE's next shift with a full duty release.

A rock dislodged from the mine roof on the #2 section and struck employee in the right arm and hand.

EE was assisting the electrician with a cable repair and a rock measuring 54" x 24" x 2" fell from the mine roof and struck EE in the head and shoulder.

Employee was bolting in # 1 Entry when a rock measuring 3 ft. long x 1 1/2 ft. wide x 1-2 inches thick, fell from the mine roof striking employee on the left bicep causing a laceration. Employee received 8 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release with no restrictions to return to work on next regularly scheduled shift. No Days Lost

EE was bolting on the operator's side of the bolt machine. EE swung the boom over and set the stab jack. EE installed the steel into the drill pot and when the steel made contact with the mine roof, a piece of rock became dislodged and struck EE on EE's arm resulting in four stitches.

Employee was operating continuous miner when a rock measuring 23" long X 18" wide X 3.5" thick dislodged from the top striking EE in the left shoulder. Employee initially sought medical treatment and was released to return to work. Employee went to a follow-up appointment on 10/31/2024 where EE was placed off work for physical therapy treatment.

Employee was struck on the left forearm by a falling rock (10" long x 16" wide x 0.25"-1" thick) from the mine roof. The incident caused a laceration, requiring 10 sutures. The employee received a full release with no restrictions and returned to work on the next scheduled shift (7/25/2024) performing normal duties. No Days Lost

Employee was walking to the mantrip at the end of the shift when a rock measuring 3 feet, 6 inches wide and 2 inches thick, fell from the mine roof striking EE on the top of the head, back, and landed on EE's left foot / heel. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work for 6 weeks due to pain in EE's foot / heel. This is being claimed as a Lost Work Days Incident.

EE was bolting in 3 left. EE had already installed the outside bolt and swung in to install the inside bolt when a piece of draw rock fell from the top striking EE on the right hand around the pinky finger.

Employee was bolting in 3 Left Face, when a rock measuring 3'x1' slid down the ATRS of the roof bolting machine striking employee in the left rib area. Employee finished shift & returned to work on next shift. On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, employee sought medical attention & was diagnosed with a spleen bleed & had surgery that day. This is now being claimed as Lost Workdays.

Employee stated that while in the 2nd lift on the right block of the #4 entry on the Craney Mains Panel, the employee was attempting to help hang the MRS cable back up when a section of draw rock fell from between the bolts and struck the employee on the head, back and legs which knocked employee to the ground.

Employee stated that EE went to trouble shoot a D box cable and found a section of draw rock had fallen and struck the cable. When EE bent over to get the rock off the cable so repairs could be made, a section of draw rock fell out striking EE on the back of the head. Employee received 9 staples at the ER and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

A roof bolter operator was operating a roof bolting machine when a piece of rock fell from between the bolt and rib and then struck EE's foot. The company was notified on 3/1/23 that the employee was diagnosed with a fractured left 4th digit toe.

Employee stated was setting the roof bolter up in #9 entry on #1 section when EE noticed a rock falling. Employee stated tried to move out of the way, but the rock struck EE's left forearm resulting in a laceration. The rock measured 6"Lx2"Wx1/4"thick. The employee received 7 stitches and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee was struck by a piece of rock measuring approximately 4' long x 4' wide x 2" thick on the left shoulder and causing a laceration on the right wrist. Employee received 3 sutures to close the wound on the wrist. Employee was given a full release and returned to work on employee's next regular scheduled shift (12/23/2022). This is a medical reportable only report.

Employee stated employee was operating the miner in #7 entry on Unit 3 when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking employee on right shoulder. The rock measured 21"x21"x2-9" thick. Being reported per citation #9559717 under protest to avoid any further enforcement action.

employee was struck by piece of rock and was diagnosed with a contusion. Employee started missing work on 9-27-22

Employee stated when EE pulled a rock with a slate bar the rock fell and hit EE in the right forearm and hand.

Employee stated as they were hooking up a pull rope on the boom of the miner a rock fell out between bolts landing on their foot smashing the metatarsal down on the foot, sustaining a crushing injury to toes.

Employee was assisting in putting broken belt back together. A small piece of rock fell and struck employee on the hand, sutures were required. No Lost Time

Employee stated went to retrieve wedges, and started to walk away when a rock dislodged from the roof striking EE in the back, sliding to EE's legs pinning them to mine floor, employee yelled for help. Co-worker arrived first and removed the rock. Employee was brought to surface, transported to Hospital and diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae and continues to be off work.

A piece of rock fell and struck employee on the lower left leg resulting in a fracture on the left leg/ankle.

A small piece of rock 5" x 3" x 1" thick hit employee on top of EE's right wrist and cut EE's wrist. Sutures were required.

Employee was changing drill steel on Roof Bolter when a piece of rock fell striking right hand causing a laceration to right middle finger.

Operator was installing the outside roof bolt when a piece of rock fell striking EE on the outside of EE's right foot. Employee was taken to the hospital where xrays showed EE had a fractured metatarsal.

The employee stated the employee was in the process of installing the last gate shield when a piece of cap coal fell between the shields from the top and struck the employee in the right shoulder at the base of the neck. The employee was taken to a hospital, where the employee was diagnosed with a closed C-7 fractured vertebra.

The employee stated: was in the process of installing the last gate shield when a piece of cap coal fell between the shields from the top and struck the employee in the top of the head. The employee was taken to a hospital, where employee was taken off work.

Witness stated that they, and injured employee, were in the process of leveling the belt structure on the 3A belt when a piece of rock dislodged from the roof striking injured employee on top of the head and right shoulder.

Injured employee was adjusting a hose when the employee was struck on right leg by a rock measuring approximately 20" in length by 15" in width by 6" in thickness. Based on the results of an MRI that the operator received on 9/10/2020 it was determined that the employee will need surgery to repair ACL. This is now being reported as a lost time incident.

A piece of rock fell and struck employee on the left forearm and sutures were required to close the wound.