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Employee stated that they were climbing up onto the dozer to work on the engine. As they did, they felt a pop in left knee. They experienced extreme pain in the knee as they attempted to walk on it. Went and got checked. Missed work on 06/24 and returned on regular duty on 06/25. Went to ortho on 06/27. Returned to work on regular duty on 06/30. Lost 2 days work.

Employee stated was weed eating around a groundwater well when it slung some type of insect onto EE's hand. It bit the back of EE's left hand. No symptoms appeared until the 15th. Did not go to doctor until the 17th due to swelling/redness in the left hand/arm. Given antibiotics and no lost time was incurred.

Employee stated was replacing and wiring up a motor in the clean coal tunnel. Some rust/dust was blown into EE's right eye. Had to go to doctor to get removed. Removed foreign bodies from eye. Rx for antibiotic drops. Returned to work the next day with no lost time incurred.

Employer received by mail on 08/28/2023 that the employee listed had retained legal counsel and had filed for a claim for coal workers' pneumoconiosis/black lung. Thus this is being filed as an occupational injury/illness.

Employee stated that EE was clearing out trees/brush for power line. EE's left foot slipped on the bank causing EE to fall onto the ground. EE hit the right side of EE's face against a stob causing 2 small lacerations above and below EE's right eye. This is a no lost time accident but reportable due to requiring sutures.

Employee stated that EE was getting off of dozer. The push beam was up on jacks. As EE stepped down off of push beam step, EE felt EE's right knee buckle when EE stepped onto the ground causing pain in EE's right knee aggravating a previous injury.

Employee stated was getting off of a dozer. As EE stepped down off of push beam step, EE's right foot stepped on a rock causing EE to twist right knee. Went to doctor to get checked thus incurring lost time.

At approximately 12:00 noon, the operator noticed flames in the engine compartment below the radiator. The operator shut dozer down and along with the foreman proceeded to extinguish the fire. Fire put out within 20 minutes. They went to get more fire extinguishers and upon returning approximately 20 minutes later, the dozer had reignited and was burning rapidly.

Employee stated EE was using a wood stick to dig mud out of loader bucket. As EE was jabbing the stick, a splinter embedded into EE's left hand between thumb and index finger. The area became infected, went to doctor on 6/25/20 to get checked. The splinter had to be surgically removed. Became reportable on 6/29/20 due to lost time and removal by doctor.

Employee was helping remove a discharge chute out of the plant. Using chain hoists to move toward doorway. Chain slipped causing the chute to shift/swing toward employee. It struck the right side of employee knocking them onto the floor resulting in pain to right shoulder and right knee.

Employee stated that ee was dismounting dozer at the end of shift. EE stepped on a rock which was laying on the step of the push beam. EE foot slipped off causing ee to fall to the ground and landing on right foot. EE said ee felt knee pop which caused severe pain. Went to doctor next day and is off work.

Employee lifted a mounted truck tire off of stack of tires when employee felt pain in the low back/left hip area. Continued to work. Went to specialist on 3/20/19 to have checked due to continuing pain. Was put in physical therapy and on light duty work at this time, thus being reportable.

Employee stated that they were going to fuel the hauler. They had put the fuel nozzle into the tank to fill. As they turned to go and start the pump, the nozzle came out and struck the employee's right wrist. Went to ER, x-rays negative, but put into sling and on restrictions.

Employee stated had climbed down onto belt #1 to take pry bar to belt wipe on belt #2 to get unstuck. As EE was climbing out off belt #1, EE reached for the hand rail on the catwalk. EE swung legs toward catwalk and when EE did, felt a pop and pain in low right side back area. Went to get checked out and missed work starting 12/13/18.

Employee was lifting a 3 gallon bucket of oil onto loader bumper. As they were lifting, their feet got stuck in mud causing them to lift & turn their back simultaneously. Minor pain rest of day. Next day they said they could hardly move. Went to ER and off work since that day.

Employee stated was picking up a metal cover to put back onto the side of a hydraulic tank on a hauler. When employee did, right arm started tingling. Pain developed in right shoulder area. Went to doctor to have checked. First lost day of work occurred on 5/15/2018.

Employee stated was climbing up ladder to get on hauler. EE was standing on the bumper or step above so as to set thermos onto the catwalk. As EE did, hand slipped off the hand rail and EE fell backwards onto the ground. EE landed on back resulting in nine fractured ribs to the right side.

Employee stated that they were operating a dozer working the highwall. As they were prying on rock, the track slid off rock hitting the wall causing dozer to jar the employee resulting in pain in the neck, back, and leg. Went to doctor on 10/20/17 to get checked resulting in the first lost work shift.

Employee stated was operating a coal loader in the coal pit. EE was loading coal from the stockpile and also breaking coal. The jarring of the coal loader caused pain to EE's neck/back area throughout the shift. Kept working but missed 9/15/17 shift to go to doctor to get checked out, thus reportable.

Employee was walking across shot rock to the foreman's truck when their right foot slipped off of a rock and into a crevice. This caused the foot to bend backwards. Went to ER that night to get checked due to increasing pain. X-rays were negative but lost time started on 07/25/17.

Employee stated that EE was clearing out brush from underneath a power line right-of-way. As EE was pulling brush, a thorn punctured/embedded into right ring finger. Became infected and went to doctor on 3/29/17 to have checked. Doctor had to remove embedded object and treat infection.

Employee stated that ee was standing on ladder changing the hydraulic filters on a hauler. As ee was pulling on the ratchet, the ladder shifted sideways causing ee to strain back/hip area. Went to doctor on 3/22/17 to have checked. First day of lost work started on 3/23/17.

Employee stated that EE was using a cut off wheel to cut off a section of an exhaust pipe. The wheel broke causing a piece of the wheel to fly off and strike the employee's chin. No lost time incurred but reportable due to requiring sutures.

Employee stated that EE was climbing up the ladder on the hauler to check out a steering leak. The lower step swung underneath the bumper causing EE to pull self up the ladder. EE felt pain in the arm, neck, shoulder and back area. Went to doctor to get checked and missed work starting 2/21/17.

Employee stated was servicing a coal loader. Squatted down onto knees to change the engine air filter. When employee did, felt a pop in right knee resulting in pain in right knee. Went to doctor to get checked out. Was put on restricted work duty.

Employee was pulling hose from fuel truck to fuel dozer. Foot got stuck in the mud causing employee to lose balance. Employee fell backwards into the rear bumper on the fuel truck. Employee hit back against the bumper causing back pain and sprained left wrist when employee tried to break the fall.

Employee stated was lying on right side on the ground installing a roller cap and 2 bolts on dozer. During this process, felt a pop in right shoulder. Continued work and went to doctor on 12/14/16 to have checked due to still being sore. Was placed on restrictions starting 12/15/16, thus reportable.

Employee stated that EE used a torch to heat up a hand rail on dozer so as to bend it back into place. As EE was getting down, EE accidentally put hand on the hot metal hand rail causing burn to right hand. Got checked on 7/21/16 and had some skin debrided and bandaged. Was put on restricted duty on 7/26/16 and returned on regular duty on 8/2/16.

Employee was getting down into wash box. Foot was on a step inside the wash box & left arm resting on top of wash box overflow. As EE stepped on down, EE drug arm down, and a sharp piece of metal on the edge of the box lacerated the underside of forearm. Required sutures.

Employee stated that was servicing a dozer. EE reached to loosen fuel filters and twisted left knee. Immediate pain but lessened with time. Kept working. Went to doctor on 5/23/16 to get checked. Never missed time/work until 7/15/16 when EE had orthoscopic surgery on knee and incurred lost time.

Employee stated that EE was operating a dozer creating drill bench area. The rock EE was working on caused the dozer to jar EE around during the shift. This caused pain to back, neck, and hip area. Continued working. To ER on 4/1 to check. Continued working till 4/11/16 when doctor took EE off work thus lost time starting 4/11.

Employee stated that EE was operating loader in coal pit. The jarring of the loader caused pain in the employee's lower back area. Finished that work shift. Started work the next day but ended up going to doctor that day to have checked. Injury is reportable due to missing the shift on 2/5/2016.

Cutting a plastic zip tie from the fire extinguisher with a utility knife, knife slipped cutting EE's left hand.

Removing a D11R axle from the final drive. Hand slipped down axle pinching left pinky between axle and roller frame causing a laceration.

Employee stated that he was tightening the bolts on the fan belt pulley on a hauler. As he was pulling on the ratchet, he stated that he felt pain in his left side area. The pain eased up later but never went away and was worse on Tuesday morning. Missed work and went to doctor. Returned on 09/16/15 on restrictions.

Employee stated that he was operating a dozer. He stopped the dozer so as to check the hard bar oil. When he opened the panel door to check the oil level, wind blew a foreign body into his right eye. He could not get it flushed out. Went to ER to get removed. Given eye medication and missed one shift, thus reportable.

Employee stated that he was patching the supply pipe to the distribution box on the #70 screen. The ladder slipped causing the employee to lose his balance and fall onto the vibratory screen. This resulted in a right sprained ankle and bruising to the left leg/groin area.

Employee stated that he was using a come along to repair the hand rail on a dozer. As he was pulling on the come along, it slipped causing him to strike the hand rail with his left elbow. Went to doctor on 8/11/15 to have checked due to swelling and pain. No lost time, some restrictions, and removed fluid from his elbow.

Employee stated that he was operating a hauler and was being loaded with mine spoil. The loader operator accidentally dropped a large rock into the hauler bed causing it to jar the employee. This motion caused pain in his neck area. Went to ER later in shift to get checked. Missed the next work shift, thus reportable.

Employee alleges coal workers pneumoconiosis. I was notified on 06/30/2015 regarding this claim.

Employee stated that he was bending down to pick up a coal sample. As he did, he felt pain in his lower back area. He continued to work but finally went to doctor on 6/19/2015 to get checked. Doctor has him on some restrictions. No lost days but reportable due to the restrictions.

Employee stated that he handed another mechanic a step ladder to put into his truck. As the mechanic was putting the ladder into the truck, it hit the tailgate causing the end of the ladder to strike the injured employee's nose resulting in a laceration to the nose. Reportable due to requiring two sutures.

Employee stated that he was driving to the job parking lot. He hit a hole in the road causing the seat in his mechanic's truck to bottom out. He stated that this caused immediate pain. He mentioned pain to his back/leg area a few times afterwards. He continued to work and never went to doctor. Left work on 1/12/16, missed starting 1/13/16, and now wants to see doctor.

Employee stated that he was getting up into the hauler. The first step was a little high off of the ground. He grabbed the handrail to pull himself up the ladder. When he did, he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Went to ER that night to get checked. Kept off of work for the next two days.

Employee stated that he was operating excavator moving spoil material. A rock rolled out of the spoil and hit a foot long stick laying on the ground. The stick flipped into the air and through the windshield cab guard and busted the windshield. A foreign body got into his right eye. Would not flush out so he went to doctor to have removed. Given eye drops (used for 2 days).

Employee stated that he was prying on rock with the dozer blade. The blade slipped off of the rock causing the dozer to jar the employee resulting in low back pain. He decided to go to doctor on 3/2/15 due to persistent low back pain and missed the 3/3/15 work shift. He is currently on restricted duty.

Employee stated that he was working in the shop putting a seat in a coal loader. He squatted down to put in bolts and when he tried to get up, he felt severe pain in his left knee. Checked by doctor on 02/11/2015 due to persistent pain and only became reportable on 02/20/2015 when he missed his first shift of work.

Employee stated that he was standing beside parts truck while another employee was dislodging a stuck piece of steel plate in the parts truck bed with a sledge hammer. When the employee was swinging the hammer against the steel plate, he missed and the hammer slipped out of his hands striking the injured employee in the mouth area causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Employee stated that he was climbing up ladder onto the drill. As he was pulling himself up the ladder, he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. Finished working this shift but missed the 11/11/14 work shift due to going to the doctor and having shoulder checked out.

Employee was re-installing a metal plate on a Komatsu WA900 when it slipped catching his left pinky finger between the plate and a hydraulic tank