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While installing the outside roof bolt, a piece of coal measuring 3.5' x 1.5' x 1' broke loose from the roof, near the rib that was not cut down by the continuous miner. This piece of coal struck the roof bolter on the right ankle resulting in a fracture to that ankle.

IE was walking leaving Unit 2 RM 1 and was struck by rock that fell from the roof. Small pieces fell first, then a piece measuring (3'.5" L x 2'.2" W x 4' T) struck EE in the hip area. The ER X-rays were negative, and IE was released to work as tolerated. A follow up MRI showed a closed stress fracture of left inferior pubic ramus of the pelvis.

A contract employee was spreading rock dusting by hand. As the employee reached to pick up another bag of rock dust from the scoop, a rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking employee on the left forearm and wrist. X-rays show two fractures, one in the forearm and the other in the hand.

The IE was kneeling on one knee marking up EE's section cut map. The IE heard a pop in the roof right above EE and immediately moved to get out of the way. As the IE stood up and stepped away, a rock fell from between the bolts striking the left leg at mid-calf. X-rays showed no broken bones, IE missed work on 12/19/22 making this reportable.

IE was in Unit 1 entry #3, removing a wooden pallet from the scoop bucket. Loose material fell from between roof bolts and struck IE in the right upper portion of their body. First aid was administered, IE was transported out of the mine and taken to the emergency room.

IE walked over to check the CM that was down in E2 at 14+18. As the IE approached the CM, a rock measuring (2.5-4 W x 4 L x 5-1 T) fell out from between the roof bolts. The rock struck the IE's head and right forearm pushing IE forward. To prevent from falling forward, the IE planted right leg in front of self. The rock hit the IE's right knee as it fell to the floor.

IE was bolting in RM3 XCR at the 120' station. After IE installed 2nd bolt in the 5th row of the cut. The IE lowered the canopy to swing the boom towards the ATRS to install the last bolt. A rock measuring (4'8" L x 1" to 4" W x 9" T) broke loose from a brow in the roof sliding across the top of the canopy cantilevering over the edge striking the IE on top of the left foot.

IE was backing continuous miner out of right side of cut in room 2 at 2+10 on right side of unit 1. Section of rock fell from between bolts striking IE on top of head/right hand. IE was seen by physical therapist on 12/28/2020 due to type of therapy administered during the visit this is considered medical treatment which makes injury MSHA reportable. IE has not missed any work.

EE was standing under EE's roof bolter canopy when bar slate fell out behind EE. The slate struck the roof bolter then broke up and struck EE on the backside of EE's lower legs. EE received abrasions and contusion to EE's lower legs.

IE was struck by a rock that fell out between roof bolts. EE received a laceration to EE's left ear and a fracture to the second metatarsal of EE's right foot.

IE (Temporary Employee) was cleaning roof rock off of a parked coal hauler. A piece of rock approximately 3.5 ft. x 1-2 ft. x 2 in. fell out between the roof bolts striking IE on top of the left hand. IE received a fracture to the middle finger of the left hand.

IE had a piece of roof rock approximately 2ft. x 2ft. x 0-6in. fall out between roof bolts. The rock either hit the rib or the ground then made contact with EE's right foot causing EE to twist right knee. EE has a right knee strain.

IE (Temp. Employee) was examining the roof on Unit #2 when a rock approximately 2' X 4.5' X 1-8" fell out between roof bolts striking IE on the left upper arm. The laceration required 7 sutures to close.

IE (Temp. Employee) was backing roof bolter out from the face using a remote when the IE was struck by top coal/rock on the top of the head and lower left leg. The top coal/rock was approximately 3ft. X 8ft. X 0-3.5in. IE sustained a fractured tibia and fibula of the left leg.

IE was partially struck by a rock that fell out between roof bolts. The rock measured approximately 7'x1.5'-3'x14". EE received a laceration under right eye requiring 6 sutures and a sprained right ankle.

IE was struck by a piece of roof rock. The rock approximately 6" x 8" x 0-2" thick slid off the end of wire roof mesh and struck EE on the top side of EE's left forearm. This resulted in a laceration requiring 7 sutures to close.

EE (Temporary Employee) was roof bolting when a piece of roof rock approximately 1ft. x 1ft. x 1-4in. fell and struck him on the right hand. He received a laceration and a fracture to his right ring finger. 4 sutures to close laceration and finger splinted.