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Injured was cutting a metal stopping panel to size (70 block 5 belt) using a grinder, holding the panel with EE's right hand and grinder with left hand. The grinder wheel caught in a bind and jumped and EE ran the grinding wheel into EE's right hand resulting in a laceration that required sutures. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Injured was using an emulsion drill to drill a hole to install a rib bolt (7W belt entry near 45 block) when the drill steel got caught (most likely on a void) causing the drill controls to spin and strike EE's right forearm/hand and result in a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 9/19/2026 at approx. 12:10pm due to weathering of the mine roof. The fall measured approx. 16' wide by 16' long and the height is unknown. The fall occurred on Mainline 7 Track at 7-06 crosscut, in the track entry intersection. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up and steel sets will be installed.

Employee was using a slate bar to remove a rock from the bolter station when the bar slipped and struck the employee in the upper lip. Employee received eight stitches. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Individual was cleaning out tool box and reached to pull out a box and grabbed a loose knife blade. Compliance with rules/regs PPE, Mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was cleaning material from a fall area when a rock fell from the rib, striking the employee in the middle of the back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 9/15/2026 at approx. 4:42am. The fall measured 16' wide by 50' long by 8' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 10 Track at 10-41 crosscut, in the track entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

The injured was carrying a 20' section of aluminum pipe at 33 1/2 block on 4 belt and lost EE's footing causing an unspecified sprain of EE's left knee. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Smashed finger in between clevis and pan line while off loading from the shearer. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, Mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Individual was installing bolt when the curtain hanger fell out of alignment and the bolter reached to line it up, and then the bolt bent and hit their hand catching their hand between the bolt and mast. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency my be a factor.

Employee was assisting with installing new conveyor belt on the accelerator belt at the bottom of the slope when a hold up roller broke loose striking them on the left ankle resulting in a fracture.

Employee was removing belt structure when felt a pop in shoulder while picking the structure up to carry it. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Airline detached from drill basket and struck miner in the right shin causing a laceration.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 09/11/2026 at approx. 9:44am. The fall measured 16' wide by 60' long by 15' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 9 Belt at 9-23 crosscut, in the belt entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

Injured employee was lifting a submersible pump at the Slope MCC bottom to clean mud off the suction end when EE slipped and felt a pull in EE's lower abdomen & left upper leg/groin area. Injured has training and experience. Wearing required PPE at time.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 4 belt between 33 ½ and 34 block at approximately 6:35 am on 09/10/2026. Fall was approximately 30' long, 16' wide, and 7' high. Area was mined near December of 1967 with 940' of overburden. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable between 7-8 Seals of the Main North Junction seal set at approximately 2:39 am on 09/08/2026. Fall was approximately 50' long, 16' wide, and 5' high. Area was mined near January of 1967 with 990' of overburden. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable between 4-5 Seals of the 1 South seal set at approximately 2:39 am on 09/08/2026. Fall was approximately 40' long, 20' wide, and 5' high. Area was mined near June of 1990 with 775' of overburden. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Injured was walking from 80 to 81 block on the walk side of 5 belt and felt a pop and pain in EE's left knee. EE did not slip/trip or step on anything, diagnosed with unspecified knee sprain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was traveling in an open-ended rail Jeep when the Jeep came in contact with a damaged, out of service overcast, causing material to fall into the Jeep. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was helping Z-Drill on the Longwall face when a rock fell from the face, striking the employee in the lower left leg resulting in a fractured fibula. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Rib bolting on tube side of miner in 8W #2 entry near 61 block when a section of rib rolled out and struck their right elbow causing a minor abrasion (approximately 1"). Elbow swelled next day and sought medical attention, where they determined the wound was infected and put them off work. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was picking up a shuttle car cable and moving it out of roadway when they lost balance and fell down, landing on right knee. Suffered contusion/pain/swelling. Missed 2 days of work. Was wearing required PPE at time of injury.

Employee was de-trashing the section when employee bent down to pick-up trash, a rock fell striking the employee on the right arm and thumb. Employee continued to work unrestricted until 9/9/2026 then sought treatment. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was trying to get a winch rope unstuck when the winch tightened the rope back up causing the employees hand to become caught between the winch hook and scoop bucket. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was at the section tool car gathering tools and bent down to get a socket, when EE overexerted and felt a "pop" in EE's left knee as EE was standing back up. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was watching as a rock was being cut down at a roof fall. The rock was cut and when the rock landed, the roof bolt that was still inside of the rock became dislodged and ricocheted out of the rock and struck the employee that was standing approx. 15 feet away. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 08/27/2026 at approx. 11:50am. The fall measured 16' wide by 55' long by 5' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 12 Belt at 12-28 to 12-29 crosscuts, in the belt entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

Injured was assisting with removing a 4 wheel hand cart off the Metz elevator that was loaded with roof bolts when the front wheels of the cart broke off driving the handle of the cart into their left lower leg, resulting in a fractured fibula. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was cutting a rope and cut into EE's left hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IE was moving belt structure off the belt. As they were tugging on the structure, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck them on the right hand. Their right ring finger was caught between the rock and the structure. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was in a stationary mantrip on the mainline haulage when it was struck by another mantrip. The injured employees right knee struck against the windshield of the mantrip. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was hauling a trip of cars on #6 track when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the head and right ear/shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was pushing buckets and felt a pop in lower right back.

Employee was taking a shower when the water suddenly turned hotter, the employee moved away from the shower and slipped and fell. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 1 North Haulage at 23 block at approximately 8:45 pm on 08/23/2026. Fall primarily occurred over top of arches and steel sets that were previously installed through the area. Fall was approximately 60' long, 16' wide, and 25' high. Area was mined near June of 1989. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Injured was cutting piece of mine belt off of an Irwin car in 5 block St Leo (8 Main Line Belt) and when cutting through the belt the knife slipped and caused a laceration to their right upper leg, anterior side, that required 5 sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was standing next to the twin boom bolter when a rock fell, hitting the rock deflector then landing on the employees foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While performing a belt move in St Leo Mains #3 entry 163-165 block the injured was carrying belt structure and felt pain in groin and lower stomach area. Was later diagnosed with a strained groin. No problem with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The mine received a Self-Insured Employer Decision on 08/21/2026 from a medical report dated 4/30/26. The report identifies a possible 10% permanent partial disability from occupational pneumoconiosis. Employee has been retired since 9/15/18

Employee was spotting twin boom bolter while the bolter was being moved when a rock fell from the top, striking the employee in the neck and shoulder area. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While checking sanders on the motor in the Miracle Run Rock Dust Chute employee was walking around the motor and struck their left knee on the coupler, causing a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/20/2026 at approx. 12:40pm. The falls measurements are undetermined. The fall occurred on Mainline 14 Track at 14-02 crosscut, track to neutral. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will not be cleaned up.

A roof fall was discovered outby the working sections at the 3 West Seal rehab area. The approximate size of the roof fall is 16 ft. wide, 20 ft. Long and 8 1/2 to 9 ft. high. The area was initially bolted with resin assisted, 8 ft., 2-piece combination bolts. There were no injuries, equipment damage or impaired ventilation as a result of the fall. Area has been re-supported.

Injured was changing a bottom roller at 45 block on 9 North belt and while attempting to remove a roller retaining clip a piece of material entered EE's right area, resulting in a corneal abrasion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was walking by a belt winder in the supply yard when the employee tripped on a piece of curtain that was being used to cover the belt winder. Employee fell and landed on their left hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

When the St Leo escape hoist was being test ran (as part of MSHA's regular E01 inspection activity) it was discovered that it would not start. This was relayed to mine management's safety department at 1:43 pm 8/19/26. Through troubleshooting it was discovered that the starter fly wheel teeth had worn down to the point that the fly wheel would no longer engage.

Warehouse employee was cutting black tape and cut into left index finger of injured employee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was working on the 9W CM Section. Was walking from the face to the auxiliary fan when EE tripped on a rock and fell down, landing on EE's SCSR EE was wearing.

Employee was working on the 9W CM Section as a Roof Bolter. EE was pulling the trailing cable off the cable reel when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Was diagnosed with a lower back strain and missed 4 days of work. Employee has training and experience and wearing required PPE.