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29 de enero de 2026 NM · Carbón Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Rozado o abrasionado

While doing pre-op grader right rear side, notice the engine compartment door was open, crawled up to close the door, the latch handle was broken, went back to cab to get pliers to close the latch, after closing the latch, crawling back down slipped on the small lower foot step. Reached to grab the hand rail to keep from falling off the grader and somehow cut left hand.

3 de junio de 2025 NM · Carbón Engrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Was at pond 11 checking water pump fuel level. While walking slid off the berm into the mud. Right foot stuck in the mud about 5" deep and I twisted ankle, pain also felt in the lower knee area.

5 de marzo de 2025 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

while stepping from push arm on left side of dozer to track lost footing and fell on right side back/rib on the track grousers

11 de noviembre de 2022 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Employee dismounting boarding ladder on last step knee gave out and fell. Employee did not want medical evaluation. On 11/15/2022 employee, requested medical evaluation. Seen at medical facility, employee was released to full duty. On 1/09/2023 went in to medical medical facility to have knee checked. Employee was given a Do Not Return To work notice and had surgery scheduled.

17 de septiembre de 2022 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee stepped off of step stools last/bottom rung rolling EE's left ankle resulting in a sprained ankle resulting in the inability to wear EE's steel toe boots (PPE) to return to EE's normal duties.

19 de abril de 2021 NM · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Employee was walking along the LW face. EE stepped down from the shield toes, onto the DA Relay bar. EE's foot slipped and EE fell, striking the side of EE's head against the base lift cylinder, causing a laceration to EE's right ear.

24 de enero de 2021 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Employee slipped while dismounting from a light truck. Leg slipped out from under employee, tried to catch self. Strained left leg & left shoulder.

7 de junio de 2020 NM · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE slipped and fell while walking from the shower to EE's locker, striking head on the floor, resulting in a laceration which required stitches.

4 de febrero de 2020 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

While dismounting from a piece of equipment in the shop, a miner twisted a knee. Miner was evaluated by an off-site medical professional and was released to return to duty. An MRI test was conducted later and identified a torn ligament in the knee and required surgery on 3/24/2020 making it a reportable injury.

22 de mayo de 2016 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

While dismounting from a motor grader the employee shifted their weight while one foot was still on the ladder. This caused EE's hip to twist and EE felt something pull in their right inner thigh.

31 de marzo de 2016 NM · Carbón Minero, no clasificado en otra parte RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Tripped while walking in the return. Tried to catch self by grabbing the rib mesh. Right middle finger was caught in the mesh and resulted in a fracture and laceration.

21 de enero de 2016 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was standing in back of a coal car taking down ventilation tube. Employee slipped and fell in back of the coal car with the ventilation tube landing on the employee torso.

12 de enero de 2016 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Employee was cleaning up and getting ready to put tools away after fixing a horizontal pin. Employee was carrying an impact wrench and tripped and fell with the impact wrench and hitting the shield toes. Causing fracture to left thumb.

5 de octubre de 2015 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

While he was involved in a physical altercation with another employee, regarding shearer operation he was pushed onto the top of the shield toe. Caused him to seek medical treatment and was diagnosis with right shoulder and neck strained.

13 de enero de 2015 NM · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

While employee was cleaning a conveyor belt, he slipped and fell against a belt striking his left shoulder.

26 de septiembre de 2014 NM · Carbón Guardia de seguridad, Vigilante RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE was exiting the guard building and opened the door to walk down 2 steps to the pavement. EE missed the 2nd step which resulted in the ee falling backwards on her back on the pavement. Injury was a sprained back which was initially diagnosed as a possible fracture. The x-ray tech could not check x-rays until next Monday which resulted in the ee missing 1 day of work.

21 de marzo de 2014 NM · Carbón Minero, no clasificado en otra parte RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee reported the injury on 3-22-14. He stepped over a steel set spreader bar and slipped on wet concrete and fell. Causing left knee pain.

11 de marzo de 2014 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee stumbled and tripped while carrying a rock dust bag, when he went to pick up the bag he felt a sharp pain in lower back.

18 de agosto de 2013 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was walking the 401 Belt and encountered a slippery area where water and gypsum had mixed. He felt his heel slip and tried to catch himself. As he attempted to catch himself he felt a sharp pain in his left leg and fell to the ground.

24 de mayo de 2013 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde escaleras de mano

While employee was smearing a stopping in 401 #1, he slipped off the ladder & fell on left leg and landed on his back to the ground. He felt sharp pain to his back and knee. He reported the incident until 5-28-13 and went to Reliance Medical for treatment, he was released to sedentary work.

9 de marzo de 2013 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

employee was washing 300 transfer and lost his balance on a wooden pallet, causing him to twist his right ankle. Reliance Medical Group diagnosis fracture right ankle.

20 de diciembre de 2012 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee stepped on the edge of the shield toe and caused him to slip and fall, landing on his right hip. Diagnosis: contusion right lower back and released to full duty. On 12-27-12 doctor noted: Do not return to work until further notice.

11 de diciembre de 2012 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was conducting service on CME0408, while turning the cutter head to change bits, his foot slipped and he felt a sharp pain in his right leg calf muscle. diagnosis calf tear from Reliance Medical Group.

7 de diciembre de 2012 NM · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

While getting into the cab TRD0775 CAT D11T dozer the operator slipped on the left track causing abrasions on left abdomen and tailbone. Employee was released to restricted duty, diagnosis left side back pain and strained.

22 de octubre de 2012 NM · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

while using high volume fire hose to wash ASH Truck window, employee stepped forward on a mud and strained right knee.

24 de abril de 2012 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Employee was conducting a PM on 1318 End Dump in the shop. he was coming off the ladder from the deck above the engine compartment to the top of the transmission area. The 2nd step on the ladder broke loose on one side, causing him to fall off the ladder. diagnosis lumbar strained and do not return to work.

14 de noviembre de 2011 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

While employee was walking down the entry around 38 xcut to help inspect a hoist he slipped and contacted his knee on a chunk of coal. Causing right knee contusion and abrasion and released to restricted duty.

22 de junio de 2011 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee stepped off lube truck to service and slipped on mud that came from leaks on water truck. Sprained right knee. Received medical treatment and released to restricted duty.

11 de abril de 2011 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee rolled his ankle after getting out of the Wallace(unit) and before entering the belt entry for preshifting of belt. Employee told supervisor after preshifting that his ankle hurts. He was transported to Reliance and released to restricted duty and diagnosis with left ankle sprained.

16 de enero de 2010 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee sustained a sprained ankle when walking while performing rock dusting. Employee was evaluated and released to restricted duty.

16 de diciembre de 2009 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE was hanging J-Channel at 62 xc 5-6 with a co-worker. They had the J - Channel on shoulder lifting it to roof to strap the J - Channel off. EE slipped on uneven ground falling to his knees. He continued working until lunch time, he sat down for lunch, when he got up after lunch he noticed his right knee was sore.

17 de septiembre de 2009 NM · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Raining & muddy roads. Mud had collected on the steps to the driver's compartment while driving to fill location. Driver was dismounting while facing the cab, stated he had hold of grab bar & the steering wheel but his foot slipped & he fell 3 to 4 feet to the ground onto his left hip. Initial exam & x-rays were negative for fractures but CT-Scan showed hairline fractures at hip.

22 de agosto de 2009 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a un nivel inferior, no clasificada en otra parte

While employee was opening the vent valve at the dust tank, he slipped off the concrete pad that the pod sits on. He felt a pop in his right ankle. Reliance Medical Group diagnosed him with right ankle sprain and released him to restricted duty.

3 de marzo de 2009 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Injured was going thru mandoor. He stepped on wooden pallet that was floating on water. He fell and dislocated left thumb.

19 de enero de 2009 NM · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee slipped on small patch of ice, when his foot hit dry ground it stopped suddenly causing the leg to twist. He then fell to the ground with his leg folded back under him. The leg was angulated. Employee was transported to the hospital and x-ray indicated that both bones in the right lower leg had been fractured.

16 de octubre de 2008 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde escaleras de mano

Employee stepped on a coal that was on the step ladder while coming off. employee lost his balance and fell to the ground, causing him to sprain his right wrist.

9 de junio de 2008 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

While unloading structure from trailer, employee fell backwards and caught herself with right arm resulting in right wrist fracture.

29 de mayo de 2008 NM · Carbón Bombero (operario de bombas) RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
San Juan Coal Company · Caída desde escaleras de mano

The condition that contributed to the accident is placing a ladder on the side of a fuel tank to get stick readings.ladder was placed in a bad location and was not stable.EE steped on the ladder to come down the tank it slipped out from under him and the employee fell. The employee fell on his shoulder and broke his clavical.

9 de mayo de 2008 NM · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Employee fell from the motor-grader while cleaning the windows. Employee struck his head on the ground, resulting into a laceration and required some sutures.

8 de febrero de 2008 NM · Carbón Carpintero RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was carrying a sheet-rock and slipped on snow covered ice and mud. He stated he was fine and applied band aid and did not seek medical treatment at the time. Until 3-3-08 he sought medical treatment at Reliance Medical, he was diagnosed with right ring finger fracture and released to partial duty.

2 de febrero de 2008 NM · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
San Juan Coal Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

An operator slipped and fell on ice after he had gotten out of their crew cab to head to his assigned equipment. The ice was hidden under the fresh snow that fell that morning. He was seen by company doctor and placed on restricted duty. The restriction did not allow him to return to his normal duty this date.

29 de mayo de 2007 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee stepped on an uneven ground of roadway causing ankle to twist. Reliance Medical Group diagnosed left ankle fracture.

18 de mayo de 2007 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE's footing slipped after putting belt structure in the scoop bucket, caused his knee to twist. Doctor released his to restricted duty.

17 de diciembre de 2006 NM · Carbón Apuntalador de tajo largo, Ayudante de apuntalador, Cuadrilla de avance en tajo largo, Operario de avance, Colocador de gatos, Ayudante de avance en tajo largo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee's right foot slipped when he stepped on the relay bar while reaching for the panline, causing him to twist his ankle. Sought medical treatment and was released to restricted duty.

19 de noviembre de 2006 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was carrying a Roc-prop with another employee and stepped on uneven ground causing him to strain his left calf muscle.

1 de noviembre de 2006 NM · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee slipped on a loose coal, causing him to fall forward and landing on the floor with his left hand first. Resulted into dislocation of left pinky finger.

8 de diciembre de 2005 NM · Carbón Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
San Juan Coal Company · Caída desde una máquina

Operator of LDW 208 loader slipped from the access ladder & fell 6 feet causing him to fracture his left leg.

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