Mining Incidents in June 2007

# 1 Unit # 3 entry at 30+80 survey tag there was a roof fall in this intersection. The fall was the whole intersection and fell 8' to 10'. The ccnveyor belt tail was inby this area in the # 6 entry at 31+50 Tag. This area has been timbered and flagged off.

Main Portal Elevator lever arm bent and out of adjustment. Replaced arm and made adjustments. Test ran elevator and put back in service at 2:57 p.m.

A roof fall has occurred in No. 4 entry of No. 2 left off No. 1 North Section. The fall is located 1 break inby spad no. 1721 belt entry, and measures approximately 22' wide x 22' long x 6-8 ft high and involved an intersection. There were no injuries or equipment involved. The fall did not affect the passage of men or ventilation.

An unintentional roof fall occurred at cross cut #69 in #5 entry on the 2nd 48 West Belt Line. The roof fall measured 25' long, 20' wide and 10' thick. The roof fall will be cleaned up. The fall appeared to broken stack rock.

Rock fall occurred on 1 North Mains at break #114, brow rolled off on track. Pulled approx 4 or 5 bolts out. Brow measured approx. 2'-3' wide x 20' long x 48"" thick.

#1 elevator, door closer motor burned up. The motor to the automatic door closer. effected the operation of this elevator for move than 30 minutes. the elevator was operational at 8 pm.

Production Hoist stopped operating. Discovered that there was a blown fuse in the drive unit. Fuse was replaced and Production Hoist began to operate again.

Employee used the elevator for transport to top floor after finishing a task on the bottom (fourth) floor, when the elevator stopped between the first and second floors.

Employee was operating a 651 scraper when he lost control which resulted in the scraper tipping over. Operator was wearing a seatbelt and sustained no injures, but was taken to the hospital to get checked out and was released.

A roof fall in the intake airway that is not used for travel or is not an escapway and is in the 1st Left panel mined around 1998 with 6' full grout resin bolts. The fall was in the #3 entry x-cut 10-11 and was 20'x50' long 3-6' thick. Area will not be cleaned up, just dangered and cribbed.

A fire was reported at the landfill. Water trucks were dispatched. The fire brigade responded several minutes later. Because of the nature of the landfill the fire fighters were not allowed out on the landfill. The fire was extinguished in approximately one hour.

Fall in intersection @ survey station 266+66 in approach to blake ridge fan return side. Approx 20 x 20 area mined 9/1994. Cover 943' top elevation 292, bottom elevation 285, surface elevation 1235.

A roof fall occurred in the 6th East, #4 Entry, #75 Crosscuts. The fall was 8' High, 20' Wide and 20' Long. The fall didn't affect ventilation, travel, cause any injury or damage equipment. The area was bolted with 8' point anchor bolts.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls. Note-This accident was phoned to MSHA as required by Part 50 notification.

A roof fall occurred in the Main West, #5 Entry, #38 Crosscut. The fall was 25' Long, 25' Wide and 8' High. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall didn't affect ventilation, travel, cause any injury or damage to equipment.

While pillaring on MMV 006 South Section, the roof fell in covering up the cont. miner and cover approx 250'. Operator finished a DBT and was moving miner, when top fell in. Area bolted with 4' resin bolts, black rock roof.

North 9, 9 block, 9 entry, 4-way MMU 004-20 ft long x 17 ft wide x 10 ft high, support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans 12ft cable bolts. fall dangered off, addional support installed around fall.

Main Portal Elevator door lever was bent and not letting doors open on bottom. Lever was straightened and elevator was put back in service at 11:45 p.m.

Rt. side power entry, 170 ft from active face; No equip. involved; Airway - neutral, Size: L-60', W-19', H-8'; Type of strata: shale; Type and length of roof support: resin; All entrances to fall breakered off. Area will not be rehabilitated.

Lightning strikes in the immediate area knocked out power to both #1 and #3 Hoists. An evacuationtion was ordered. #1 Hoist was returned to operational capacity and dressed for evacuation. #3 Hoist was returned to service shortly after and evacuation was no longer necessary, as all conveyances were operational.

NO INUNDATION OCCURRED.

A direct lightning strike on a seven foot deep bore hole loaded with one foot of explosives, caused a premature detonation of the borehole. Flyrock from the detonation shattered the rear window on a Komatsu D475 bulldozer, no injuries involved.

A roof fall was found at 8:00 pm while making the weekly exam in the small block submains bleeder. The fall was approx. 20 by 20 by 5 thick. Additional support was added to the area.

A fall of roof occurred in the 1st Northwest Mains in the # 2 Entry at x-cut 144. The fall was approx 19' long x 19' wide x 8'-10' high.

45' long X 18' wide X 8' high. Fall in #9 entry, 2400' from #3 section near spad 10506.

The roof fell in #4 intersection at 40 blk north mains return idle cover of aprox 365', top gray shale, area bolted with 6' fully grouted resin bolts, 12' cable bolts used as supplemental support and 16 + 16 roof mats. Fall was discovered on weekly exam.

A roof fall occured in the 1 main east, crosscut #111, starting in the right pillar line of the #4 entry and ending in the left pillar line of the #6 entry. The fall measured approximately 90'x19'x6'-7'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts and 9' double lock mega bolts.

6 Mains, 2 entry, 18 block, 4-way intersection, MMU 007. 17 ft wide x 25 ft long x 12 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.

The mountain #11 outy @ 20xc @ plus 15+69 on the South ""C"" section fall. The fell was above and 6 to 8 high, 50 ft long, it connected to a area that was left unbolted and cribbed before the area was abandonded. The area was bolted w/5th fully grouted rebar 3/4"".

The roof fell in #5 & #6 intake & X5-6 at 43bl. Worth main return MM V Idle. Cover of approx 365', top Gray Shale. Area bolted with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and hole board & 12' cable bolts used as supplemental support with 16"" X 18"" mountain mats. Fall was discoved on weekly exam.

A rock fall in old works fell at spad #498 and spad #501. Was cribbed, timbered and dangered off.

A roof fall occurred in the 6th West #2 entry at #8 x-cut in an adjacent intake entry that is not a manway, travelway or escapeway. The fall was measured at 25' by 15' by 8.5' high. There were no injuries or equipment damage.

While miner was cutting coal, there was an ignition of methane gas.

Roof fall 120' x 20' x 5' - 7'. Roof fall across belt & track. No injuries.

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd east mains, #2 belt. The fall was located approx 75' inby ss 3569 in #3 entry.

An area approx. 20 feet by 25 feet by up to 8 feet high fell in the number 2 entry of the Rilda break outs. This fall was above the anchorage zone. initial roof support was 6 foot bolts. This is one of 3 entries.

An interruption in power supplied by the public utility company interfered with use of #1 & #2 hoists. Miners remained underground for 50 minutes until an electrician arrived to restore electrical service or activate the emergency generator. Electrical service was restored to the hoists by resetting a breaker in the substation.

A rockfall occurred at break of the 6a belt areaq starting at the right xcut at spad #42712 in the #2 heading going over to the #3 heading & up to spad #42716. The fall was 8' thick, 19' wide, and 80'long.The area was bolted with 5' torque tension bolts. The fall will be clean up & rebolted & add cribs around it.

The plant maint crew reported to complete repairs on screen. As 1 EE was cutting loose a guard with a torch, another EE was wetting down the urethane screen media with a water hose, which is proper procedure. A piece of slag fell down the sand flume, starting a fire from below. (30 min to extinguish fire). MSHA immediate notification was made.

Four men became stuck on livingston elevator, while trying to exit the mine on 6/24/07 at 2:23 pm. The elevator started ascending as normal, stopped 2' above mine level (bottom). Maintenance forman opened doors and all men exited elevator at 2:33pm. Investigation-door cable caught, causing elevator to stop.

Roof fall happened between shifts in the E2-Butt intake about 40' off of the main travelway, it was an intersection. Fall measured 19' wide X 40' long X approx 5' high. Area was cribbed and dangered off. Area was bolted with 42"" & 6' fully grouted bolts.

On 6/23/07, an unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1-A supply road, entry #6 at cross cut #30, on the 2nd West Sub Main off the 3rd South Sub Mains. The roof was supported with 10' point anchor bolts. the fall measured 20' long, 18' wide, and 12' thick. The fall will be cleaned up. The fall appeared to be broken stack rock.

A roof fall occured in the return of old workings of k butt 1xcut outby spad #6261 at spad #6744. No equipment was in area of the fall.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on the old 1st right section in the #9 entry. The fall measured 25' in lenght, 20' in width and 5' in height. No accident reported. The area was developed 12/21/05.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on the old 1st right section, #8 belt in the #8 entry. The fall measured 20' long X 20' width X 5' high. The area was developed 10/31/05.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on the old 1st right section in the #1 entry. The fall measured 100' long X 19 1/2' wide and 4-6' high. No accidents reported. The area was developed 12/21/05.

A fire was reported at approx 1:30 pm. I immediately went to investigate & found a fire located approx 1 mile east of the plant facility. Apparently a train passed through the area & a spark ignited the weeds in the railroad right away. The fire spread to the plant property. The fire department was notified and MSHA was called at 1:50. An area of 400' x 200' was burned.

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN AN INTERSECTION OF THE #7 ENTRY 4 BREAKS INBY SURVEY STATION # 1215. THE FALL WAS IN THE SECOND TO LAST OPEN LINE OF CROSSCUTS ON THE 004-0 MMU. THE FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 10' WIDE, 20' LONG, AND 8' THICK.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on old 6 belt, #3 entry 44 to 45 brk. The fall measured 25' long X 20' wide X 6' high. No accidents reported. The area was developed 5/31/06.

A roof fall measuring 52'L x 20'W x 8'H occurred on 1b belt line at spad #8005 in the panel 1 submains. Fall was cleanded up and bolted back with 5' TT bolts.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown size at break 45 on the south 1 sectin.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 80'l x 20' w going into a crosscut for another approx 80'l x 20' w at break 43 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 80'l x 20' w at break 36 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 80'l x 20' at break 37 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 80' l x 20' w at break 38 on the south 1 section.

Making return air course and found a roof fall which had occurred. It was approx 30' long X 19' wide and 7' thick. I t was just inby spad 417 at the mouth of that entry. This was approx 5400' outby the face.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 40' l x 20' w at break 42 on the south 1 section.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 9I section of 9wall 19 +40 in the xcut. The fall measured approx 50'l x 16' w x 8'-10' h. No injuries no equipment damaged.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unkown lenght at break 78 on the south 1 section.

A fall of roof occurred in the 3A Submains at x-cut # 2 in the # 4 Entry. The fall was approx 20' long x 18' wide x 6' high.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown size at break 46 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 20'l x 20' w at break 44 on the south 1 section.

Roof fall occurred starting 1800 ft inby no. 2 portal on the 1st belt line, Ranging 4 to 6 ft highh approx 14 ft wide and 30 to 40 ft long in between the blocks of break 17 and 18.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 80'L X 20' W at break 72 on the south 1 section.

A roof fall was found at break 104 in the south mains bleeder. It was located in the right gob eye off of # 5 entry. The fall is approx. 20 wide by 50 ft. long by 8 ft. thick. The fall was timbered and dangered off to prevent travel in the area.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown size at break 48 on south 1 section..

Mine hoisting system inoperative due to failure of battery of slope brake car. Mechanic failure corrected at 11:15pm.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 60'l x 20' w between breaks 70 & 71 on the south 1 section.

Main Portal Elevator would not level, therefore the doors would not open. Replaced a resistor and elevator was put back in service at 2:00 p.m.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown size at break 52 on the south l section.

A large rat crawled across the bus bars in the main breakers inside the hoist room, causing a power outage to the main hoist. The small excape hoist was still operational by use of a generator. Proper report was made to MSHA Hotline.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 50'l x 20' w at break 47 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown size at break 49 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown length at break 77 on the south 1 section.

At an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 130'l x 20' w from break 58 to break 59 on south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknows length at break 76 on the south 1 section.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx unknown size at break 5 1 on the south 1 section.

A maintenance operation was going on a 8X20 Screen deck which involved cutting. Plywood was placed over the screen media to protect it from damage. The operation was going 4 hours when the fire watch noticed smoke coming from the screen deck. Four fire exstinguishers were emptied to control the fire at which time it grew out of control and the employees evacuated the area.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered in the return aircourse of 001 section, at approximately 10:15 am on 6-19-07. The aircourse was last traveled on 6-12-07. The fall was approximately 50' long x 19' wide x 7'-8' thick. The fall consisted of weathered laminated sandy shale.

A roof fall was found by our weekly examiners in the 3 Left 4 West return at crosscut 17 in entry #3. The fall was located in the normal weekly travel route of the examiners. The travel route was routed around the fall area.

A roof fall occurred in the 1st West sub-panel at spad No. 7 + 00. 110 feet long X 19 feet wide X 5 feet high. Additional roof support: 12 foot cable bolts. Also changed from 5' grouted bolts to 6 foot 3/4"" tension re-bar roof bolts.

Unintentional roof fall in No. 5 Entry on the mains 002-0 Section.

A roof fall was discover by a fireboss while conducting his outby walk. The fall was located between #6 and #7 break in the #1 entry on the 8 West section.

Roof fall above roof bolt anchorage, intersection of Crosscut 49, #4 entry, North Submain. Fall dimensions 20'LX 25'WX 5' H. No one injured, no equiptment involved

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on #4 belt, #5 entry brk. 17. This is a continuation of a fall that happened on 12-22-06. No accidents reported. The area was developed 7-31-05.

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE OLD 2 NORTH 5 MAINS, AT 61 CROSSCUT, BETWEEN #3 & 4 ENTRIES. THE FALL MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET LONG, 18 FEET WIDE, AND 5 FEET THICK. THE AREA IS SUPPORTED WITH 5 FOOT FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.

An uninentional roof fall occurred in the main North seal area parallel entry to #3 main no. seal. The fall was noticed in adjacent entry by mine examiner. Area will be propped off & exam of all adjoining areas will be made for adverse condtions. Fall did not affect travel or ventilation in this area.

ONE LAY IN ONE HOIST ROPE ON THE OTIS ELEVATOR SERPARATED AND BECAME ENTANGLED IN A ROPE GUARD. THIS CAUSED THE ELEVATOR TO STOP BEFORE REACHING THE BOTTOM. NO PERSONS WERE RIDING THE ELEVATOR. ALL ELEVATOR HOIST ROPES WERE REPLACED BY KONE ELEVATOR PERSONNEL. KONE ELEVATOR PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE TESTED THE ELEVATOR AND FOUND IT TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY.

A PLC problem caused the #3 Hoist to be rendered inoperable. #1 Hoist utilized to bring an electrician U/G to reset and clear hoist for operation. Test trip conducted, no further incident #3 Hoist put back into service.

The sealed area of the 3 Right 1 Main North apparently had an area subside. This caused a run-off pond on the surface to drain into the sealed area. It was estmated that the water contained in the pond was approximately 1 million gallons. The inundation of water into the sealed area caused water to be impounded behind the seals. The water was drained from behind the seals.

The mine experienced an unintentional roof fall at S.S. 65+40 of the 3rd Main Northwest. The Secondary escapeway(haul road), has been re-routed to an adjacent entry to allow the travel of men.

Unknown electrical problems occurred, causing isolated power problems in the mine and on the Production Shaft. Mine was evacuated. No injuries. Hoist back in service, 6:40pm.

Unintentional roof fall measuring 8' High x 70' long in the last open break from #3 Entry to #4 Entry.

A momentary power outage occurred while hoisting. This resulted in a drive fault in the hoist program. It would not immediately reset. The DHS computer had a communications error and had to be powered down to reset. The hoist was inoperable for over 30 minutes. Crews were brought above the 900 level. There was no damage to the hoist.

Rock fall occurred on 1 East Mains at first break in the neutral entry. Fall measured approx. 20' wide x 60'-80' long x 5'-6' thick.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 30'l x 20' w at break 27 on 1 west mains.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 40'l x20' w on the 1 west mains.

A roof fall was found in the crosscut from the number 2 entry to the number 3 entry between survey spads 830 and 831. The fall measured 6' high by 20' wide by 40' long. Cause of the fall was the deterioration of the main roof due to weathering. The roof fall did not obstruct ventilation or escapeways.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 30'l x 20'w at break 33 on 1 west mains.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 50'l x20'w at break 79 on the west 1 west mains.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 40'l x 20' w at break 24 on 1 west mains.

At an unknown date & time there was a roof fall of unkown size at break 90 on the 1 west mains.

The intersection of 13xc, #10 entry, plus 12+13 on the #3 main fell. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and 12' cable bolts. The top was composed of black shale with some quartz. The area in the Pittsburg seam had been mined out. No men were injured. No equipment was trapped. The fall will not be cleaned up.

An an unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx of unknown size at break 84 on the 1 west mains.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 30'l x 20' w at break 76 on the 1 west mains.

Fall of roof 9 crosscuts outby the face just inby spad No. 437 in No. 3 entry. Material fell in the intersection at a dia. 25' long and 12' wide. No injuries, no disruption of ventilation. All approaches supported with cribs and will not be cleaned up.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 40'l x 20' w at break 38 on 1 west mains.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall measuring approx 30'l x 20' w at break 30 on 1 west mains.

A roof fall occured in the 2 Main North, #1 entry, in the pillarline between crosscuts #20 and #21. The fall measured approximately 50'x19'x6'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts and 6""x6"" timbers.

Unknown date & time there was a roof fall, measuring approx 25'l x 20' w at break 20 on 1 west mains.

Roof fall occurred starting 1,200' inby #3 portal on the intake entry. The fall was approx 20' wide X 150-200' long X 10-20' high in between the coal block and through 2 intersections.

Two (2) Commercial Steel Erectors-CSE employees were stuck in the Preheat Tower Elevator. Reset did not release elevator to landing. Elevator mechanic called in to lower elevator . Employees were stuck in the elevator for 50 minutes. Employees were in constant communication with the control roomduring the incident.At no time were they unaccounted for.

Fall on section 38' x 70' x 4' high. MSHA - OMSL notified. All entrances breakered off. Section not to be rehabed.

Their was a roof fall at brk 13 of 9 f. belt at spad #41473 in #6 entry. Fall will be cleaned up. Fall was approx. 20'x20'x5' thick top was bolted with 5' torque tenion. bolts, excape way was not blocked. Strate was shell.

Had rock fall one break inby spad #1334 in #2 entry on 004 section. Fall approx 6-10' thick X 40' long X 18' wide. Area was bolted with 6' resin bolts & 12' rope bolt over 14' - 16'. Area cribbed off on all sides with crib block. Fall was inspected by MSHA Inspectors on 6/13/07.

Preshift inspection revealed that a large quanity of rock had fallen from highwall into the auger pit. The fall occurred sometime during offshift hours between 3:30pm June 12 & 5:00am June 13, when no miners were present at the mine. Auger substained about 30% damage and water pump minor damage. A clear cause of the fall could not be determined.

Hoistman reported brake failed brake test. After troubleshooting and testing, it was decided to replace the brake blocks. Hoist was put back in service on 6/15/07 at 7:30 pm.

North 5 belt, between 72-73 block, 5 entry, MMU 004 Spad #8271. 17' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Support: 6'3/4"" resin bolts, screen, pans, truss bolts, straps, 6-12'. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.

A roof fall occurred on the 004-0 MMU working section. The fall was located at crosscut 15 in entry 00 to entry 0 and half way to entry 1. The fall was located in the same crosscut as the section dumping point but it was in the section return.

Vibration caused a wire on the speed controller to become disconnected from the hoist speed controller. The mine was evacuated at 6:42 am and was completed at 6:55 am. A new termination was installed on the speed controller, was tested and restored to service. Miners returned underground at 7:30 am.

7 Mains 2, 4 entry, 21 block MMU 001. 18' wide X 12' long X 6' high. Support: 6'3/4"" resin bolts, pans, 6-12' cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.

An unintentional roof fall has occured at Spad sta. 31 in the Mains. Height - 8' Width - 18' Length - 30' Support - 8' torque tension bolts and Diawadag trusses. Mine has been idle since 8/2006.

The auger was found in the early morning covered with rock. The auger had been left up against the highwall because there were two holes left to be augered.

An unintentional roof fall has occurred in the #2 entry of the 2nd Main West Return at 81 XC (48+60) in the intersection. The fall was discovered during an E01 inspection with an MSHA inspector. The fall was approximately 18' wide x 18' long x 6' high. The area was dangered & timbered off.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the 10 Left Longwall Tailgate, MMU 058-0. While not above the anchorage horizon, the roof fall impeded the passage of persons off the longwall tail.

The elevator at #8 portal went down at 10:05 am due to the brakes locking up. Escapeways were changed and rerouted accordingly. No one was on the elevator at the time of the incident. EE was called in and changed out the brake drum to correct the issue.

An unintentional roof fall has occurred at spad stations 56 & 57 on the Mains. This included the intersections. Length - 80 ' Width - 18' Height - 8' Support - 8' torque tension.

Roof fall 3200' from the face at spad #143. Fall was 5' high X 18' wide X 40' long. Entrance was dangered off and supported, as per roof control plan. Fall will not be cleaned up.

The overspeed sensors on the brakeman car operating in the slope were out of adjustment causing the brakes to set on the car. The car was removed from operation until the adjustments were made, then put back in service. There were no entrapments or injuries.

Two (2) Roanoke Cement employees were stuck in the Preheat elvator. Reset did not release elevator to landing. Elevator mechanic called in to lower elevator.Employees were stuck in elevator for 40 minutes. Employees were in constant communication with control room during the incident. At no time were they unaccounted for.

The miner had cut approximately 17 feet out of the right cut of the block to the right of #4 entry. The operator noticed the warning light going red on the MRS due to the pressure and the miner was removed. The left MRS malfunctioned. After it was removed the right MRS became caught. The roof broke in front of the MRS entrapping it. A hydraulic retriever pulled it from the rock.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the tail of the 10 Left Longwall, MMU 058-0 at approximately 50+75. The fall measured 5' high x 15' long. While not above the anchorage horizon, the fall impeded the passage of persons off the tailgate.

Roof fall 3200 feet From: the face at spade #151. Fall was 5 ft high, 19 feet wide, 30 ft long. Entrance was dangered off and supported as per roof control plan. Fall will not be cleaned up.

Roof fall, 3200 feet from the face at spad #111 fall was 5 ft high, 18 ft wide. 80 ft long entrance was dangered off and supported as per roof control plan. fall will not clean up.

A roof fall has occured in the 2E panel at 10+40 in #5 entry. The fall measures approximatley 30'x20'x7'. The roof had been supported by 5' fully grouted roof bolts and was caused by an undetected slip in the mine roof.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in #5 entry of the South Mains, 2 x-cuts inby survey station #227. Fall was approximately 18' wide, 55' long, and 4' plus high. Fall did not affect any ventilation or travelways. Area was timbered and dangered off. Area was bolted with 4' tension rebar bolts with 5 rows across. Fall will not be cleaned up.

#3 Unit 3rd Road x-4, #9 Entry (Return) (water coming out of top). 18' length, 18' width, 4' thickness.

While cutting into the headgate, the face bounced, shaking the shear, knocking something electrical loose inside the shear. This caused a disruption in mining for more than 1 hour to secure repairs to the shear.

#3 Unit 3rd Road x-cut 3, #7 Entry (water coming out of top). 30' length, 30' width, 6' thickness.

A fire of unknown origin was noticed on the fluff pile and reported to the control room. The Kern County Fire Department responded and quickly got the fire under control. Damage was limited to minor consumption of the fluff pile and there were no injuries or structures damaged.

A methane ignition occured in the face of the #2 entry on the 0-Panel section (00-7 MMU), approx. 60 ft inby survey station #25117. The ignition occured while the continuous miner was cutting sandstone bottom. The ignition occured int he lower right hand corner of the face. Flame duration was approx. 30 seconds and was extinguished with a wash down hose. There were no

A roof fall occurred in the No.5 intake entry one break inby survey station No. 2035. The fall measured approx 50'l x 18'-20'wide x 3'-6' thick & was composed of sandy shale. The fall caught the high voltage cable running up the entry. The fall is located approx 4400' outby the active working section.

The elevator stopped after traveling from surface for a distance of 8-10'. 17 people were aboard. EE's were removed at 6:10pm.

We were replacing guides in the N. Compartment of main mine shaft. Three mancrew was ready to install a guide when all the power went out in L. Kansas and part of Rice County. Main electrical sub station for Lyons and part of the county had failed. The main electricla sub.for Lyons and part of the county had failed. It took from 11:30 pm until 2 am for the problem to be fixed

The elevator stopped after traveling a few feet with people aboard. The elevator repair was at the surface & immediately brought the elevator to the top landing.Entrapment lasted 5 mins.

A roof fall was discovered in the return near spad #10363. The fall originated in 5Rt. and extended thru 6 into 7Rt and ended near spad 10368. The fall was approx. 4' high 18' wide and 100' long.

An unknown electrical problem occurred with the production hoist at end of 2nd shift. Mining/mtce. crews had left mine at normal times. Powder crew at end of blasting at time notified to evacuate. All evacuated. No injuries. Hoist back in service at 11:45pm and 3rd shift entered mine.

Roof fall 2800' from the face in the intake. 42 1/2' high X 19' wide X 19' long. Fall has been dangered off and supported as per roof control plan. I t will not be cleaned up.

An unintentional roof fall occurred 5,500' outby the working section in the no.2 return entry, one break inby spad m.2555. The fall measured 180' long, 20' wide and 7' thick. The fall does not affect the travel of men or the air flow.

6/8/07, an unintentional roof fall occurred at cross cut #29 in #7 entry on the 2nd west off the 3rd south sub main. The roof fall measured 30'l x 18'w x 10'thick. The fall will not be cleaned up. The fall appeared to be broken stack rock.

The Oakdale portal elevator was inoperative from approximately 5:45 PM until approximately 8:00 PM. No entrapments - No injuries. Schindler's Elevator Service was called to the site and repaired a door closed. The elevator was returned to service at approximately 8:10 PM.

Main Portal Elevator would not leave top landing and MG-set was shutting down. Found defective counterweight buffer switch. Replaced switch, test ran elevator and put back in service at 10:00 a.m. on 6/8/07.

Main Portal Elevator not working - doors not opening. Electrial problem; replaced coil and still not working. Replaced L3 leveling switch and L3 relay coil. Adjusted magnetic switch valve. Tested elevator and put back in service at 7:50 a.m. on 6/7/07.

A methane ignition occurred, about the size of a cantaloupe, inby the face of #2 entry. No one was injured.

A roof fall occurred in #7 entry of B-Mains. 900 ft outby the face area at station #2061@21+82. The area had been boltes with 4' fully grouted bolts. The fall is 19'w x 23'l and is approx 4/1/2 to 5' high.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the 10 left longwall tailgate, MMU058-0 at approx 53+00. The fall measured 4'h x 8'wide. While not above the anchorage horizon, the fall impeded the passage of persons off the longwall tail.

A roof fall occurred in the 4th Panel North off the Main West between spads 73+46 & 74+36 in the #1 Entry. No injuries, equipment damage or disruption to ventilation occurred. The roof fall was approximately 5' high, 90' long and 18' wide.

Additional ground support was being installed in an area that was in need of it. Two 8' split set bolts had been installed and more holes being drilled. Small material started ""dribbling"" at the brow so they backed off a safe distance to observe it. After about five minutes the brow & more material fell exposing two 8' swellex bolts that appeard to have been installed at an angle.

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd west submain #3 entry #32 crosscut. The fall was 20'l x 20' w x 8'tall. The area was bolted with 6' to 8' point anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel, cause injury or damage equipment.

A roof fall was occurred on the 2B panel in the return at crosscut 4 from entry 2 to entry 3 and a half. The cause of the fall was weak laminated shale. The area had been initally supported with 6 and 8 foot bolts as it was mined. The fall blocked the weekly examiner's route of travel. The return was re-routed around the fall area.

75' long X 19' wide X 10' high. Fall 1000' from section in 8 rt brk near spad 10844 8 rt brk.

A roof fall occurred in a 4 way intersection of the 14 east #2 seal, deterioration of the immediate roof around roof bolts. Fall was 20'x 20'x 18' high.

A roof fall occurred in the main west, #3 entry, #2 crosscut. The fall was 20' long, 20' wide, and 8' high. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall didn't affect ventilation, travel, cause injury or damage equipment.

One of our weekly examiners found a roof fall in a worked out area on the 3 Left 4 West panel at crosscut 90. The fall was located in the old roadway in the worked out area. The cause of the fall was weak laminated shale.

Roof fall 2 unit section west mains. Left return #2 entry inby spad #324. Roof fall 8'H x 50'L x 19' W. Timbered & cribbed off access. Did not clean up. Had other access around fall. Foreman found fall while walking returns.

Roof fall, 5th Panel North, No.1 entry @ Spad 61 & 20. (Outby section). Approx, 25'l x 16'w x 5'-6' h.

During an inspection of elevator the inspector noticed the ropes were crossed. Elevator was taken from service, adjustments made and condition corrected.

An alleged ignition occurred on the 10 B belt that was not in operation. When ee using torch to cut a hole in the frame of the belt winch, spark or hot metal caught paper or methane on fire in an adjacent hole in the mine floor. Foreman thought it was paper that had caught fire & ee's thought it was methane bleeder. *Citation was not issued until 6/6/07 & then investigation began.

Mine examiner found a roof fall between No. 25 and 26 x-cut in the No. 1 entry of South Mains B return aircourse. Fall is approx. 15 feet long by 17 feet wide and 8 to 9 feet high. Cause of this fall was deterioration of the main roof due to weathering. Fall did not obstruct ventilation or escapeways and was re-supported for travel.

A roof fall occurred in the 2 west 2 mains, 9 crosscut, between #5 & #6 entries. The fall measure approx 18'l x 18'w x 7' thick. The area is supported with 5'fully grouted resin bolts.

The #1 elevator was out of service for a period of time exceeding 30 minutes due to a broken retiring cam cable. The cable was replaced and the elevator placed back into service. No persons were on the elevator at the time. The affected escapeways were rerouted.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 4th east longwall tailgate (4241E). The fall was approx 20'w x 20' x 15' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Rock fall occurred at break 37 in the 1 North Mains #1 entry on the overcast for 003 section intake and 001 section return. Fall measured approx. 20' wide x 90' long x 4'-6' thick.

Roof fall approximately 50 ft. x 20 ft. x 6 to 8 ft. thick occur in the No. 5 intake entry, 90 ft. inby spad No. 13622. Area is dangered off, lifeline and stopping line will be moved/re-routed.

Pillars were being mined on the MMU 001-0 section. As the MRS supports were being pulled up from the heading, a piece of rock fell (12'X15'X3') outby the MRS. The fall was in the #7 heading about 105' to the right of survey station #4987. There were no injuried involved.

Roof fall 5th panel north, No. 2 entry, beginning 1 xcut from face, extending outby 200'. Approx 200'L x 18'W x 5'-12' H.

Unplanned roof fall occurred on the tail of the 10 left longwall panel approx at 55+50. While not above the anchorage zone, the fall impeded the passage of people in the longwall tail. The fall measured 20'L x 6' W x 3' H.

Roof fall at B-54 North submain between crosscut 3-4 blocking the entry leading to 7-Rt submain. Fall approximately 15-18' wide 30' long 6-8' in height above 6' bolt anchorage at that location, fall did not enter either intersection. Area developed approx. 12/01/06. No one injured, no equiptment involved

Rock fell 3200' from the face in the return airway. Rock was 4.5' high, 19' wide and 60' long. Entrance was dangered off and cribbed. Fall will not be cleaned up.

After repairs to miner had been completed, EE was assisting in the replacement of the rubrail. During the procedure, the rubrail slipped & smashed his right middle finger above the last knuckle against the frame of the machine.

Miner was helping a mechanic finish repairs on a GenSet. He was installing the raincap on the exhaust stack. He was pushing down and wiggling the cap and the cap slipped on suddenly pinching the miners finger (middle) cutting the tip of it off.

During breaking rock, he was hit in the head with flying rock.

Employee's fingers were caught between two pieces of steel.

EE suffered an approx 1/8"" amputation to the tip of his left middle finger. He was transported to Victoria for surgery. He returned to work the following day with restrictions. He was removing a piece of grating from platform. His fingers were inside the grating to pull on it. As he pulled the grating to break it free, it gave way & he lost control of it. Finger was caught.

Employee was removing guard to replace v-belts @ headpulley of conveyor. Lifted about 4"" and wouldn't budge. Reached down down grab guard & pickup on, when guard dropped back into place, severing tip of middle finger on left hand.

Tech was reinstalling rim base componets. He had his left hand on componets adjusting to position properly..side ring slipped from tire positioning hand and caught finger tips of fingers on left hand between bead seat band and side flange. Amputated pinky finger at 1st knuckle, laceration index finger, loss of finger tips to ring and middle finger.

Employee was helping break up rock when he got his hand between the rock and the sledge hammer.

A driver was driving haul truck from pit to primary crusher. Another employee was driving empty haul truck from primary crusher to pit. Due to inattentiveness of the driver, the empty truck slid into loaded truck.

Installing right tire on Komastu WA 1200 front end loader, lock ring that was being installed, slipped hitting the employee on the left index finger, severing it.

Employee removed an inspection plate cover just below the airlock feeder on the cyclone located on Silo #3. The airlock feeder was running; employee's right hand contacted the airlock rotor, cutting off tips of the index, middle and ring fingers. Employee was treated at local ER.

While cleaning rock off miner, injured employee put his hands under rock to push in conveyor. At the same time, another employee tried using a pry bar and pry bar slipped, which caused the rock to smash the injured employee's finger, causing a partial amputation of the tip of his right index finger.

Drilling hole when finger got caught between drill pot & pinner steel amputating tip of left ring finger, fracturing middle finger & lacerating indes finger.

Worker was assisting in bolting up a drawbar on a Motorgrader. While lining up bolt holes the draw bar slipped and lunged forward catching index finger on left hand. Severing the tip of the finger from below fingernail.

Employee stated he was lifting miner cable & felt pain in lower back area. The EE cont'd to work until 7/7/07, at which time he was taken off work by a medical specialist.

Employee was working with a co-worker loading crib blocks into the scoop bucket. As the injured man was picking up a crib to stack it, the co-worker threw a crib that struck him on the right index finger. The result was a broken finger.

Employee lost control of personnel carrier causing the employee to run into coal rib and dislocated right shoulder.

He slipped and fell putting hose on water pump.

Employee was stepping out of his loader & when he was on the ground his back began to hurt.

EMPLOYEE STUCK HAND IN TOOL BAG & AN OPEN KNIFE CUT HIS LEFT RING FINGER KNUCKLE.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of conveyor belting. He was in a kneeling position and he was cutting toward his knee. The knife slipped out of position and he cut his thigh.

Employee stated he lifted the continuous miner cable & felt pain in his right groin. Operated (surgery) on 8-7-07. Started missing work on 8-7-07.

Two employees were using pry bars installing a rail onto a series of track ties. When force was applied to the rail, the pry bar slipped out of one employee's hands causing the weight of the rail to shift onto the bar the other was using, causing the bar to slip out of his hand striking him on the right foot. X-ray showed no broken bones. He began missing work 7/9/07.

Employee left the mantrip and was walking toward the face when a piece of rock (3'X 3'X 6"") fell from the roof and hit him in the back. (Misc Mail 7/16/07 #38-add narrative-Due to complication started missing work on 7/9/07)

Worker was trimming a piece of belt utility knife slipped cutting the upper right leg about 1"" long cut was minor and did not require stitches first aid was adminstered however after a number of day's cut became infected.

He slipped when he was climbing down from the excavator. He did not fall however, the impact from missing a step was jolting. *Note..this report was originally filed on 7/10/07, because he was complaining of pain but had not made an appt with a Dr till 7/17/07. He was having knee therapy & we instructed him to see a specialist. We sent him home 8-10-07, MRI 8-13-07;surgery 9-13-07

Hauling 30 tons of sedora red, he hit a rock off to the side of the road and lost control of the haul truck

This 7000-1 is being submitted under protest to terminate Citation No 6186925 & Order No 6186930. Cessford Construction Company disputes MSHA's allegation that an ""accident/injury"" occurred at the Biggsville Quarry on 6/28/07. The employee that MSHA alleges was injured, did not work on 6/28/07. This 7000-1 is being filed to avoid enforcement action and/or civil penalties.

Employee was pulling on a trapping shoe on the shearer when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back, radiating down his hip and thigh.

EE was carrying parts & bucket to put in 30 mobile.He lost his balance & fell into the corner of the mobile striking his left lower leg. Causing skin to tear and a non-displaced fracture to the neck of the fibula.

EE was using a pry bar to dislodge a piece of scrap steel. When it would not come loose, he started to walk around to the other side to pry on it again, when the steel broke free and landed on his left foot. EE was wearing steel toed boots.

Employee was walking beside a sitting still ram car on a 6"" high ""wind row"" caused by the ram cars traveling in soft bottoms, when his right foot slipped off of the side of the ""wind row"" twisting his knee.

Employee struck in back of head by a 13""x16""x 1/4"" piece of stone which fell from between the straps as he was preparing a bolt.

EE was walking down the belt entry along the take-up area when he slipped on a piece of mine belting which was being used to cover a tripping hazard. The belting was covered with rock dust and was wet.

A belt roller shifted while being replaced, pinching the employee's thumb, resulting in a laceration.

Employee was pulling a cart of empty bags. She pinched her right hand between cart and a steel ventilation line.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls.

Employee was removing bolts from mill with air hammer when he pulled a muscle in his right thigh.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls. injured received burns to upper body.

Employee was unloading rail from a supply car when the bar he was using slipped causing him to fall, twisting his left knee in the process. He began missing work on July 9, 2007.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls. Note: return to work status work is not available as yet.

EE was walking in the #4 entry of the 001-0 mmu when he slipped and fell, resulting in pain in his back.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls. injured twisted knee while evacuating mines.

Underground Inby. Door blew open and pressure caused an Omega block to fly out and hit Employee in back of head.

Person was getting out of Jeffrey locomotive when he slipped on step causing to fall injuring, right shoulder and left lower leg. Continued to work. Notified Mettiki on 7/9/07 he had gone to dr. First day off work was 7/12/07 for torn ligament in lower left leg.

After putting gas in an air compressor on the grease truck, he accidentally hit cylinoid on starter, creating a spark and igniting some of the gas spilled. This inflicted 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his left hand, wrist and extending 6"" to 8"" up his forearm.

Worker experienced back pain while lifting screens in mill on 6/27/07. Did not report incident until 6/29/07 when back pain got increasingly worse.

Concrete krail that was partially suspended toppled into left ankle causing fracture.

While pulling on copper cathode to reposition it, the cathode fell on inj's right hand, resulting in a lacerated & fractured right long finger.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls.

Preliminary information indicates that an ignition occurred in the rasie bore shaft causing injuries and damage to ventilation controls. -injured receieved burn to upper body.

When Ee was stepping off truck, he twisted his knee

Employee had taken an air reading and was walking from behind the line curtain when a piece of roof rock fell from between the bolts and pushed him to the mine floor.

Employee pulled his lower back while shoveling under conveyor.

Accident occurred 6/26/07 - did not seek medical attention - continued pain - sought medical attention - 12/18/07 - off work since that date. Descending ladder - foot slipped off bottom rung - all weight onto right foot - causing injury to R/knee.

Employee was putting power box in a break when the back of a scoop caught the end of a piece of track rail causing it to swing around and hit him on his left leg.

While operating the shuttle car, he ran over an object in the roadway and bounced into the canopy injuring his head and neck.

While lifting a drill pot from the mine floor onto a golf cart the injuried felt a pain in his neck and shoulder. CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 8/21/07. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 8/21/07. OPERATOR INFORMED THAT HE WAS OFF DUE TO INJURY ON 8/23/07.

EE stated he was operating roof bolter machine. EE pushed up-down boom lift lever, boom came down and struck EE on his left leg and knee, causing pain. EE started missing work on 6/17/07, RTW on 7/2/07.

Employee was relacing weirs on thickener when he stepped on pontoon boat. As it started to tip he jumped back on weir already in place hitting his legs on sharp edge of new weir causing small laceration to lower left leg & skinning at lower leg.

The 988B operator was going around a parked D & S truck. As he started around, a tractor-trailer was coming the other way. The back end of the trailer was about to hit the back of the loader. The loader operator steered the loader so he would not get hit. The bucket then went into the side of the parked D & S truck ripping off the hydraulic tank, steps & put a hole in the bed.

While mounting the crawler type backhoe, the employee slipped from the step to the ground straining his back.

Employee Claims: While pulling angled steel off of a forklift and sliding it onto a storage rack, he felt a sharp pain in his lower left back.

Worker was lifting stone from a conveyor belt to be stacked on a pallet, he felt a sharp pain in his side, which caused an existing hernia to become larger. Worker will be having surgery to repair this hernia on 07/05/2007

Employee was adjusting supplies on the roof bolter when a piece of coal approx. 2'x4'x2' struck him on the right forearm fracturing his ulna mid shaft.

Back end of loader bounced up and came back down hard.

Employee was checking miner on front of machine and suspension chain for ramp extension broke. The chain struck emloyee on left forearm approximately 4"" below the elbow, breaking both bones in the arm and bruising left ribs.

There was a mechanical failure of the boom on a boom truck. The boom broke away from its base and struck the employee resulting in lost time.

As employee broke for lunch he started to feel pain slowly come on in his neck and left arm. The employee has a serious personal illness and has not been to work since 7/18/2007. The company received paperwork from the employee's doctor that said he is off of work for this injury not his personal illness on 8/2/2007.

The injured was loading a truck using a conveyor when fine material lodged in his eye. He suffered a corneal abrasion and conjunctivitis.

Injured was bending a resin roof bolt to put in roof and pulled muscle in lower back.

Truck rolled on side on ramp.

Employee fell due to a sudden stop of the Bailey elevator and injured his left shoulder. Diagnosed on 7/19/07 with a torn rotator cuff.

Employee was attempting to un-hook a com-a-long from a chute and cut his arm on the chute.

Employee was off loading cable from a shuttle car. It got caught and when it released it jerked him into the top and hurt his back and neck.

Employee was pulling up cable slack from roof bolter, bottom was muddy at the time, employee strained his lower back.

The employee was attempting to lift a booster pump alone and pulled muscles in his back. The employee was given 5 days off from work and cleared to return at that time.

While exiting the crusher 1-02, EE lost his footing and fell on his left side.

Employee reported knee pain after walking down entry to track.

Employee stated he was installing a roof bolt when he caught the tip of his middle finger on left hand on roof plate causing a laceration.

Employee was cutting a fallen tree that was in the way of surface operations. When cutting, the chainsaw kicked when the cut was through and struck him just above the left knee causing a 3"" cut to the leg.

Employee states he was fueling dozer and pulled on fuel hose and felt pain in lower back.

The employee was walking the #8 entry on South Mains and a piece or rib (1 ft. x 1 ft. x 6 inches thick) fell and struck his left foot. X-ray showed a simple fracture of his left big toe. They taped his big toe to his next toe.

While working on a 55 KVA power box, EE came in contact with high voltage, when he raised the top lid.

Employee stated he was examining the slope belt and as he was walking down the slope he slipped on a piece of pipe laying on the concrete floor and fell, twisting his back.

Employee got in an argument with another employee and was pushed to the ground hurting his right shoulder.

Roland Machinery Employee tended to an overheating Chevy Pickup, property of Knight Hawk Coal. While removing the radiator cap, hot water and steam burned his right hand and right forearm, resulting in 2nd degree burns.

Victim was loading brush pile with shovel onto end dump. A tree limb fell off truck stirking left side cab window on shovel causing the glass to shatter. He suffered cuts on his left eye.

EE suffered chemical burns to his body. He was trasported by air ambulance to Galveston. He underwent surgery for chemical burns to his back & lower body. Additional surgery is planned for week of 6/25/07. EE was working in the Clarification area of the plant. He was in the process of clearing blockage of suction line to the mud pumps when he came in contact with liquor.

EE was pulling on a wrench with both hands when he felt pain in both shoulders. Pain was more pronounced in his left shoulder. Pain has progressed where EE cannot do his regular job duties so he was placed out of the plant on 12/19/2007. EE's first lost workday was 12/20/2007. EE scheduled for left shoulder surgery on 01/03/2008.

Driller pulled truck over to park it and to get out of the truck. When he stepped out of the truck, a rattle snake bit him.

EE slipped when exiting the conveyor ladder, causing skin to be taken from his lower left leg. Initial first aid/wound care was given at time of reporting to his supervisor. EE refused to go to te doctor at that time.

Slipped on stairs, falling on buttocks.

She was cleaning the clean coal silo belt when she tripped over a rock causing her to fall to the ground. She was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with hairline fracture to her foot.

Employee was hanging a piece of mine curtain in the face of #10 entry on #2 unit when a small piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking his right shoulder. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until September 6, 2007.

Empoyee was performing plant maintenance and was carrying heavy parts. While stepping onto a catwalk he slipped on the edge of the catwalk and hurt his back.

While carrying pipe, employee tripped on cable and fell, pipe hit him in the head.

Employee was working off a scaffold. He reached down to obtain a welding machine rheostat, lost his balance and fell approximately 8 feet. He received a small non-sutured cut above his left eye, bruised shoulder and sore back. **Per call from Lonnie Green: add comment that fall aggravated EE's prior kidney transplant.

Dust from silo discharged during repair of silo, coating eyes.

When the kiln was turned and water came in contact with hot kiln chains and materials, a sudden positive pressure was created throughout the kiln system, ejecting steam and hot dust through an open door on the drag conveyor, causing the EE to be burned.

Injured was shoveling section belt tail and sustained a hernia.

Welding without face shield, later found out employee had burned his eyes. Safety violation!

During course of shift, EE alleges to have twisted his back while running a loader. He cannot recall a particular event that caused the injury.

Employee was working on a hydraulic line which was not deenergized; the fitting broke loose cauing the employee's hand to move in a backwards motion into debris resuling in laceration and a fractured knuckle.

While bolting a piece of rock broke off hit the canopy (fly swatter) then struck EE's left hand requiring several sutures.

WORKING ON SETTING MOTOR ON F2 HES SEPERATOR, EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIP AND POPPED HIP JOINT. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND RECEIVED MRI ON JULY 19. WE'RE AWAITING RESULTS FROM MRI AND THE DOCTOR. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH NO MISS TIME. HE IS EXPERIENCING SOME TINGLING PAIN.

Running shuttle car hit a hole in roadway and his back started hurting.

Dust from silo discharged during repair of silo, coating eyes.

Employee bent over to pick up a loose track tie & as he picked up, he felt pian in right lower abdomen. Diagnosis: hernia.

While using grease gun on maintenance truck, the hose slipped and handle hit top of left hand.

Employee was found by the Hoist House dazed and covered from head to toe in mud. No evidence of what caused the injury. He stated he doesn't remember what happened to him. There were no witnesses to this event.

Employee stated that on 6-21-07 when attempting to hang a miner cable he felt a pain in his back. This accident was not reported until 8/27/07. Employee continued to work until 8-30-07 when instructed to remain off work.

EE stated that while mounting the load grader, he twisted his knee.

Using elevator in Clinker Building, it slipped and went to the bottom floor.

Employee was welding conveyor parts. No immediate sign of injury. Overnight employee had sharp pain to eyes. Medical report state injury as flashburns. Employee was wearing safety glases.

Employee was moving the railcar unloader and when the employee went to rehang the 60 pound railcar vibrator he heard a pop and had a sharp pain in his mid and lower back. Employee recieved medical treatment at local ER, was given Rx Drugs and work restrictions.

Employee complained of shoulder pain due to excessive shoveling of mud and debris. Excess build up of debris due to lack prior shift. Injury an exacerbation, aggravation of previous work injuries to shoulder. Addendum: Originally no lost time or restricted work activity. Lost Time eff. 11/21/07, left shoulder replacement surgery.

Employee was grinding and a piece of steel lodged in his eye. Employee did not report the incident until 6/24/2007.

Employee was bolting top and a small piece of draw rock fell & struck him on left arm.

The miner operator was trying to get up out of the bottom rock. The miner was grading the bottom as it backed up the shuttle car ""377"" got hung on the back of the miner machine ""224"". This picked the SC up off the ground approx. 16"". Miner helper tried to flag miner operator to stop, but operator was already moving forward. This caused the SC to drop off of the miner approx. 16"".

Employee was running scoop. Ran over rock in roadway, jamming his head against scoop canopy.

Employee was scattering belt structure for a belt move, threw a piece of structure under the belt. His hand got caught between roller and frame pulling something in right shoulder. Complained of pain going down arm. ***Employee did not start missing work until 07-13-2007.

The injured was exiting the #7 Stamler coal hauler that he was operating, and his CSE SR-100 rescuer caught on the side of the car causing him to fall to the mine floor. He tried catching himself using his right arm/hand, which caused him to injure his right shoulder.

Employee was walking along the peak of the excavated stockpile in order to measure heights and calculate volume of the pile for production. Employee lost his balance when material gave way underneath him while climbing. Employee rolled down the entire face of the stockpile approximately 90 feet before coming to rest.

EE was assisting the foreman sort railroad iron with a backhoe. The foreman was pulling a piece of iron with the bucket of the backhoe when it became stuck & then suddenly came loose & flew striking the EE about 8"" below the left knee; this resulted in a broken leg.

Corner broke off striking right foot.

Employee was moving miner cable out of roadway and stepped into a hole and felt pain in back and hip.

Moving electric motor with fork lift; while adjusting forks on fork truck, he smashed his finger.

Employee was working on 5/car conveyor speed reducer and felt pain in left shoulder. After an investigation and review of medical records & information on Nov 5, it has been determined that this incident is a reportable event.

Employee was lifting copier paper box. When she lifted the box she felt a sharp pain in her lower back.

Tripped & hurt ankle. Hairline Fracture.

While pulling fueling hose from reel on back of fuel truck to refuel equipment between shifts, he turned (twisted) to pull more hose from reel & felt sharp pain in lower back. Refused treatment at time of reporting incident. Went to Nurse Practitioner 7/19/07 who ordered MRI. Doctor who read MRI 7/20/07 stated he had a herniated disc & was to stay off work.

Employee was walking in #2 entry. E-17 section when he stepped in a hole with his right foot and felt a pain in lower back. He continued to work until 1/24/08 when he began missing due to his injury.

Stepped out of a mantrip and fell, injuring left knee.

Employee was lifting a continuous miner cable and felt a pain in his groin.

Employee opened inspection door on mixer unit to examine a plugged condition. The inspection door was not secured in place and fell, striking the employee's right hand, causing swelling and pain. Employee was taken for X-rays, no fractures were identified, however; the employee was ordered off work for his next shift and given a Prescription for pain.

Returning from dumping a load of rock, he hit a pot hole in the road, which jarred him in the truck & caused him to strain his back.

Working on truck frame, trying to remove bolts-hit right knee with hammer.

The EE stated he was cutting bit lugs off the shearer drum, preparing to replace four broken lugs. He was struck by a rib roll form the longwall face that was approx 6"" X 12"" X 2 1/2"". **This report is being modified to show the incident as immediately reportable. The operator disagrees and only submits to abate citation.**

Employee was stemming a hole when a rock in the spoil pile gave way. He slipped and a foot went into the hole, twisting his back.

EE was in the process of changing oil in a tram reducer on a miner in #4 Unit. He had been checking the top frequently and hadn't noticed anything loose. When bending down beside the miner to turn the oil off, he heard a pop & a rock measuring 3'x2' & 0-4"" thick striking his hard hat & sliding down the back. He got up & walking about 4 crosscuts & found help.

Injured was cleaning in the jack line and was crawling to the next location to clean. While crawling his glasses fogged up and he had difficulty seeing causing him to run his head into a shield and hurt his neck.

Employee stated that while operating the cont miner & loading a buggy, a piece of rock fell from between the bolts striking him on left foot.

Employee was walking on the opposite end of a Goodman Manbus that was in the process of being jacked back on track at #30 wall spur track switch E-16 Section. He tripped on the rail & fell with his left foot going under the manbus as the bus was slewing over on the other end, causing his left foot to be caught between the bus & rail.

While filling small water pump with gas, gas ignited burning employee's hand.

While employee was working on repairing a conveyor belt he hit himself in the abdomen with a pry bar. He will need surgical repair of his ruptured hernia.

Employee was sitting in a chair at the valve-bagger station. You push foot pedal then a bag fills up, slide the bag off, slide the next one on, then press the foot pedal down. He said he pushed the foot pedal down then he felt a pain go from the bottom of his left leg up to his lower back.

EE alleged that he was walking down haulway toward tool sled, stepped in a hole, twisting his back. Continued to bother him, went to doctor on 8/9/07, started losing time on 8/10/07.

Employee was shoveling belt line and shovel got caught on the belt, pulling his arm into the belt and burning his right wrist.

Injured was walking down smooth gradual slope & twisted his left ankle. Initially he thought it was a mild sprain, however, within a couple of days it became inflamed & he was taken to the doctor. X-rays indicated a small fracture in his ankle. Because the injured is diabetic & less likely to heal naturally, the orthopedic dr. recommends surgery to minimize complications.

Employee was shoveling material out from under belt line. He was directly across from another employee. The other employee accidentally threw some material out of his shovel across the belt line and some went into employee's eye.

Employee picked up a belt roller and threw it into a ramcar, straining the right side of his lower back. The employee later sought treatment for this injury at an emergency room.

While lifting a 5 gallon pail of oil to the back of a pickup truck, EE felt a pulling sensation in his right shoulder.

Employee was attempting to climb up the steps into his loader. His right foot got wedged between steps as he grabbed a hold of the handrails and pulled himself up. This put pressure on right leg & lower back.

Driver stated while going down belt line steep the engine brake acted like it working & sounded like it.But it would not hold the coal trk back and it started to speed away so he drove it to the escape ramp and entered the escape ramp.

EE complained of left knee pain after working on the longwall face. EE was diagonsed with degeneration to posterior horn lateral meniscus and medial meniscus , started missing time on 6/18/07.

Operator was standing on machine checking coolant. He lost hand grip; to avoid falling he jumped causing injury.

The employee was tightening a 1in. ball valve with an 8 in. pipe wrench. The wrench slipped with extreme force. When this happened, he felt a sharp pain in the shoulder area. The shoulder was still sore through November. The employee had surgury on Dec. 3 for a torn ligament.

EE sprained his back after the loader bucket he was operating was struck by a haul truck.

Rock fell out of top.

While EE was driving #391 Haul Truck, loaded with waste, to the 2970 Dump, he stated that he hit a depression on the dump; that caused him to rise in the seat and come down jamming his back.

The employee was sweeping by the bagging machine, when a bag of lime blew up and hit him on the side of the head, causing lime to go around his safety glasses into his right eye.

While he was loading supplies, the roof bolter advanced to the nex row of bolts and trammed over left foot with rear tire.

Employee was walking to the main gate to get a key when he tripped on a step and fell to the ground. He hit and broke his left knee cap on the concrete slab.

EE was using a slate bar to knock down rock. When rock fell, it hit slate bar, knocking the bar out of his hand. He then felt something pop in his shoulder.

Employee was bolting a straight in entry #1 44 + 20 in Unit #1. He was installing the middle bolt when a rock fell out and struck him on the back of the neck and between the shoulders. The rock was 3 ft long, 26 in wide, and 3 1/2 in thick. The rock broke up when it struck the employee.

Employee was removing the lid from a Fletcher Roof Bolter to replace the hydraulic pump. When he slid the lid off the machine, he experienced pain in his lower back and left leg. The employee finished his shift but later sought medical treatment as a result of this injury.

EE received radiant UV from arc welder, causing eye discomfort.

While trying to disassemble an air pump, the injured was holding the pump steady with his right foot and turning a wrench to loosen pump part. When the injured jerked the wrench he felt pain in his groin. The injured was diangosed with a hernia. He continued to work until 7/28/07 the date of his surgery. Because the mine was on vacation his first day misseed was 8/6/07.

Employee was operating a miner when rock fell from top striking him on head, shoulder and neck.

Employee was operating a jeep while firebossing when #144 wall switch, 3 N F-track had been left throw for the curve. Seeing switch, he applied brake & dogged the pole, but jeep kept going around, threw him forward & he struck right side/shoulder against body of jeep. EE cont'd working until 7/25/07 when he had surgery to right shoulder.

The employee was cutting a piece of metal on a windy day and he thought that he got a piece of metal in his right eye, but it ended up being a rock in his right eye. Employee went to an urgent care facility and they flushed his eye and removed the rock. Doctors noted no damage was done and no other conditions that would delay patient's recovery.

While walking through the shop, individual tripped over jack handle and fell onto right knee, treated for contusion to right knee.

Miner was walking up an incline when he felt pain in the right calf of his leg. Possible torn achilles tendon.

EE was making repair to continuous miner, rib rolled striking his left knee.

Employee was operating a Caterpillar 777 Rock Truck and he claimed that the endloader operator dropped a rock in the bed of the truck and shook him around and hurt his neck. Doctor has him in physical therapy at present time. Employee stated that he was wearing seat belt.

Employee was preparing product to be ground in a small test vessel size ball mill. While performing these duties, the cover to the ball mill fell from the table and struck the employee in the foot.

EE was washing green algae from concrete. He slipped down hitting right shoulder on concrete and scraped side of his face.

Shoveling on the wide side of 72"" belt, beneath #17 storage bin, in the bunker. The bin flushed and as he tried to get out of the affected area, he fell resulting in a fracture to his left shoulder.

EE was unloading trash from back of p/u truck into dumpster. Lost balance falling from back of truck onto ground.

Employee was using a long bar to remove a rock out of crusher cone when he felt pain in his right shoulder.

On the first step of the ladder for the L330 Loader. Started the climb in a way that threw off center of gravity, using his left foot and left hand to ""swing"" his right foot and hand into a position. Employee's right hand was oily and slipped, he swung out, which put all of his weight on his left arm. He felt a pop in his arm.

Employee stated that his back and hip were hurting causing his left leg and hip to hurt. Employee stated that shifting his weight to his right leg caused his knee to swell. Employee was admitted to Harlan ARH hospital to drain the fluid off the knee.

Injured employee was found slumped over inside his haul truck with a trauma to the head. Incident is unknown at this time. Investigation continues.

The employee stated he was asked to pick up some supplies on the Mac-8 mantrip. He was driving in front of the bathhouse when he tried to avoid the speed bump in the road and struck the guard rail. He stopped suddenly and contacted the steering wheel with his chest. He was diagnosed with four fractured ribs.

Employee was greasing loader. Wind blew dust in his left eye.

Washing haul truck in wash bay, slipped and hit ribs against a metal bar.

Working around underground coal bin when water and mud overflowed from bin knocking employee off his feet.

Employee was standing on the front access deck of a 769 haul truck talking to another operator. Afterwards he turned to get back in the cab and tripped, falling backwards off the deck. He landed on his feet but then fell to the ground, approximately 6 1/2 feet, straining a ligament in his left knee.

EE was making repair to continuous miner, rib rolled striking his right leg.

Strained back (upper) and shoulder while tightening bolts on a cooler.

His foot hung up by railing and Eagle saw frame.

Employee was standing along side the miner when his left knee was struck by a piece of coal from the rib.

IE was roof bolting in #2R at 00+60 crosscut on Unit #1. IE had sudden onset of pain just above left hip bone. IE asked to be taken out of mine and sent to Emergency Dept to be seen by a doctor. IE was taken to Provenas' Emergency Department, and diagnosed with a hernia.

The employee states that while lifting a bag of mud out of a support vehicle at shoulder level, he felt a pain in his shoulder. He did not want to seek any medical attention at that time. He had scheduled days off and while on days off he called on 06/18/2007 and his shoulder still hurt so he went to get it looked at.

Employee was loading prills on the blasting truck. A bag shifted under his foot. He realized he was going to fall so he jumped from the truck bed to the ground. He hurt his right knee. Did not want to go to the doctor and keep on working. The next morning his knee was swollen but he still would not go the the doctor. He said it was all right.

Employee was sledging on a bolt on a crusher when the top part of his stomach began to get real tender to the touch. He was seen by a doctor that had said he had a hernia that he needed to have surgery for.

EE stated he was bending a roof bolt and felt a severe pain in his lower abdoman.

#3 Section, Spad 924 Hanging miner cable. Other ee and ee was hanging miner cable. He started complaining of pai in his back.

Walking on bench, he stepped in a hole.

Had a hoist hooked up to a speed reducer to a scoop. The arm of the hoist broke hitting employee on the arm.

Lifting a rock at work & felt abdomen pull.

While bolting in the #3 entry on 011-0 MMU, EE states his foot got caught between loose draw rock and caused him to twist his left knee.

Throwing a ventilation tubing regulator into a loader and the left ring finger was caught between the end of the tubing regulator and the side of the loader bucket.

Operating scraper over rough terrain and strained lower back.

Twisted right ankle when walking around the plant. The rock under feet rolled out from under miner.

Employee was lifting rub rail back on miner.

Employee was installing a ventilation curtain when he felt a burning pain in his right groin. EE was examined by a physician and diagnosed with a hernia. Employee worked until August 7, 2007 when he under went surgery to repair hernia.

Employee climbing inside rock crushing feeder to assist putting chain around stuck boulder, lost footing & fell into feeder. Another employee in feeder grabbed him & helped break his fall. Employee taken to ER & x-rays taken. Released with pain meds & no broken bones, bruises & strain to lumbar & side. Later visit to dr. on 6/21, x-rays showed back contusion & rib fractures.

EE was removing a tooth from the ripper of a D-11 dozer when a piece of metal flew off striking him in his right leg. EE spent one night in hospital while metal was removed.

Employee was handmucking the face, when he experienced pain in his right shoulder. His Dr took him off work on 6/19/2007.

Employee removed the supervisors lock to start up the plant, caused an electrical panel to close and the box shorted out.

Was on belt moving crew using come-a-long to pull belt and tail piece. Got hand & fingers caught between chain hoist & tail piece.

EE alleges that a co-worker slammed him to ground. The co-worker denies this.

Employee was in the process of hanging belt pull cord, when a small piece of roof rock fell striking him on his right shoulder and cheek, causing a bruise to both.

Employee was shoveling between the top and bottom belts when the shovel got caught between the top belt and the top of the top belt roller. The shovel flipped around and struck the employee on the right forearm.

The driver stated he left the coal pit loaded, started up an embankment. The truck stalled and rolled backwards up onto the berm and turned over.

Member was injured while working on a repair of a Joy 21 shuttle car. The shuttle car was in a raised position on top of crib blocks when the cribs shifted causing the shuttle car to fall on him.

Employee was trying to remove a cap to measure the tanks. He tried to lift off and couldn't so he kicked it a few times and tried to lift again. He then got a scrap metal bar and tried to pry it off and strained his back in the process. Employee went to the doctor on June 20th and was taken off work.

Employee was operating a 777 Cat rock truck and while backing into the dump the back berm failed causing truck to go through berm. Truck rolled onto driver's side and slid down dump.

Greasing excavator, slipped on hydraulic fluid. Fell off of excavator hitting knee on part that holds bucket onto excavator, & twisted knee.

He was moving draw bar for dolly & felt pain in right shoulder. Worked at reg duties, shoulder pain cont'd. Went to physician, and taken off work 7/5/07. Diagnosed with mild degenerative disc disease (DDD) which is occupational illness.

Employee was unloading a powder truck. Apparently, he was twisting while picking up boxes of powder. When employee complained of back pain, we took him to the doctor for evaluation. Doctors evaluation was Lumbar Strain. Placed on temporary restriction to not lift over 10 lbs. given Presctiption Medication.

Employee tripped and fell while moving undercutter cable out of the roadway, tripped over cable.

Employee was climbing stairs to the bag house on the coke mill and struck his head on a low pipe, resulting in a sprained neck.

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED HE WAS STEPPING OFF A D 10R DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HIS LEG WENT BETWEEN PUSH ARM AND ROLLER FRAME.

Employee was operating offside roof bolter, drilling a hole when a loose piece of rock fell down along drill steel and fell on his right hand.

While hanging cable along rib, EE picked up cable on or near damaged area, receiving significant electrical shock.

A chunk of clinker fell on and bounced off the belt in the clinker tunnel, striking EE on his lower back.

Employee was shoveling rocks when she experienced back pain

Employee was building a road above the Taylor Seam in recently shot material. As he was backing up he ran into a rock that had rolled in his tracks. This caused the dozer to come to a quick stop, that jerked and jarred his back. He finished the shift and on his way home he came back to tell foreman of incident. He worked the next shift then has been off since 7/14/2007.

Employee was operating the offside of the LRB. He had just finished the 2nd row of bolts and pullled the machine up to begin the third row. The ATRS was set and he walked forward to swing his drill station out when a rock fell striking him on the right foot. Seam Height was 98"". Pizza Pans were installed on every bolt for the last two cuts.

He accidently fell off belt because CB mike fell and hit mouse causing belt to turn on. It knocked him off causing him to fall about 12 feet to the ground. He landed on his side. He refused medical treatment.

Employee was clearing a chute that was plugging up and caught his right thumb, resulting in an avulsion.

Employee was pulling dredge pipe when he pulled a disc and muscle in his back.

While employee was working in plant, he got dirt in his left eye. (Unknown source)

Moving a mobile monorail. Employees were pushing the monorail when the pin connecting the beam to the frame broke. The beam fell, struck employee on shoulder, hip and landed on left leg.

Drilling rib for a rib bolt. Rib rolled out knocking him down. Rock approx. 1'x10' long.

While loading scoop with mine supplies, the scoop bucket brushed against left foot.

Employee twisted knee as he was stepping down from raw mill. (Did not become reportable until he started missing work due to surgery on August 2, 2007.)

Employee was attempting to enter the discharge end of the rotary breaker via the use of an aluminum platform used to span the opening of the breaker rock discharge chute. A weld broke on the stabilizer clip on the platform causing the platform and the employee to fall through the breaker rock chute to the rock holding area at ground level.

6 Right crosscut. Installing rib bolt. EE was installing rib bolt when the drill pot snagged his glove and pulled his hand in between the pot and mast.

Man was walking breaker building & slipped on oil, pulling right leg.

The employee raised the roof bolter drill box and bent the drill steel which pinched the right middle finger.

EE was attempting to put a pin in the tram motor of a locamotive on crabapple bottom, when he got his finger pinched between the pin he was installing and a track rail injury caused lost work days beginning 6/12/07

A piece of rock fell out between bolts.

A piece of rock measuring 15"" x 16"" x 1"" fell from the roof striking him on the shoulder. He was transported to the hospital; not given a diagnosis. On 6/21/07 after having a MRI he was diagnosed with a fractured clavicle.

Employee was lowering the boom on the light plant and the crank slipped from his hand. He tried to hold the crank back; while doing that the crank hit his right hand middle and ring fingers. He found that he had fractured the fingers when he went to the hospital.

Miner was lifting a fuel transfer tank and twisted the wrong way causing immediate pain to his lower back.

Getting into shuttle car, he hit rib with side. Rib roll hit him in right knee.

Employee was walking in front of the feeder to go help hang cable during a belt move. He slipped on a piece of rock and twisted his right knee.

Employee along with other co-workers were riding in a mantrip going in the mine. The mantrip jumped track and struck the rib. Cause of this injury was excessive speed. Compliance with rules was a factor, protective equip not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

Operating forklift, wheel went in a rut and steering knob on steering wheel spun around real fast and hit left thumb, breaking left thumb.

While employee was lubricating some part of a Caterpillar Loader 988, he signaled the operator of the loader to move the bucket of the loader. When the operator moved the bucket, the employee got his arm pinched between the loader's bucket and the bucket's boom. Arm got bruised, but apparently no fracture was found.

Dpt. SRP Crusher M-2 Employees changing hammers: Employee was pulling belt to adjust hammers and he got his ring finger right hand caught between the pulley and belts as they were manually rolling the equipment.

Removing ventilation tubes, he was struck on the right foot by a piece of slate that fell from behind the tubes off the rib.

The injured was pulling rails on the 9 Right section. A section of rails had separated & a scoop was used to pull the separated rails back together. Once together, the scoop moved into the crosscut & crossed the loose rail causing the rail to flip, striking the injured in the lower left leg resulting in a fractured fibia.

Lifting a skirt board with a come-a-long when a piece of rock measuring 3' x 2' x 2"" fell from the top and struck him on the left ankle, resulting in a fracture to the ankle. (The employee had returned to work on 7-10-07 with 21 days away from work, worked 2 days and began missing work again on 7/12/07 due to the injury)

Employee stated that while removing a mandoor and blocks above the mandoor, a loosened block fell and struck him on the left foot.

Employee was working on stopping when rib fell out hitting him in the leg.

Employee was primining pond pump on 06-10-07, when finished employee stepped back and foot slipped in mud causing employee to fall spraining left knee. Employee had continued to work until 3-24-08, when employee had surgery on left knee. This is an injury that was filed on 6-10-07, it became lost time on 03-24-08.

Stepped off catwalk of dozer while steam cleaning, falling to ground.

Emp stepped off 36 ton truck onto rock and hyperextended left knee.

EE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN CANOPY OF LEFT BOOM DROPPED, STRIKING EE ON TOP OF HARD HAT, CAUSING EE's TEETH TO SLAM TOGETHER, KNOCKING OUT A FRONT, TOP TOOTH.

Employee was building an overcast and as he was lifting material for the overcast he strained his left shoulder. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 8/13/2007.

Employee was using a chain fall to raise an 18"" pipe elbow into position on 6/10/07. He began missing work on 8/14/07 due to pain in rt shoulder.

On 6/09/2007 the employee fell while removing an acetylene tank out of a mantrip. He fell to the mine floor striking his right shoulder. The employee has continued to work until 8/30/2007, at which time he started missing work due to pain in right arm, shoulder and neck.

Employee was working on the clean up crew. She was doing work in the laydown yard picking up steel balls from the ground under a platform and putting them into drums. While moving from right to left she twisted her left knee.

Employee was moving the fork over on the forklift when his back started hurting. He was taken to the hospital and told to remain away from work because of a muscle strain.

Injured party was climbing the ladder to get on his back dump truck when he struck his left knee against the ladder.

Employee was tightening a hydraulic hose when he felt a pain in his right shoulder.

Employee was getting out of a man basket and he stepped onto a clod of dirt. As he did this he twisted his right knee. He was taken to a physician for treatment at the Colstrip Medical center. He came back to work the following shift but was unable to make his scheduled shift on June 12, 2007.

Allegedly, while employee was tighting a nut in an equipment tire's rim, the wrench left his hand and struck the employee's left eye. The employee received first aid including six stitches.

EE was setting a ladder in place and suffered a pulled muscle when the ladder slipped and he reached to catch it. EE did not seek medical treatment until 6/23/07.

EE was bolting on the tube side of the miner. He was attempting to raise the tube for clearance when he felt a pop in his right shoulder. He was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and possible rotator cuff damage.

While installing discharge gates at the loadout, he was pulling on a chain and felt pain in his neck. He continued to work; however, he started having pain down his right arm and requested medical care. The claim became reportable as of June 28, 2007 when the company was advised by employee he was receiving physical therapy and had been off work six shifts.

EE was standing in mud which the rain caused. He turned his body in order to take a step. EE felt his foot pop and he was in pain. The doctor said that he broke his right ankle.

Operator lost control of manbus coming off hill on #6 section causing employee to sustain multiple injuries. **EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 10/11/07 DUE TO SURGERY ON THE LEFT KNEE**

Injured was in the process of changing a bolter tire and could not get it off. As he was trying to beat the wheel off with a hammer it bounced back and caused him to strain his wrist.

EE was exiting bulldozer with muddy feet while not using available hand holds. Slipped and fell while attempting to hop off of machine.

A rock measuring 22"" X 11"" X 1.5"" fell striking member on ring finger causing a fracture. The finger became infected. Member did not start missing work until 07/10/2007

While riding as a passenger in manbus, driver lost control of bus coming off of a hill & threw EE against bus. EE grabbed side of bus and strained his groin (hernia).

The EE was pulling on a bent bracket on the mine in the cool hill section. As he pulled on the miner bracket his hands slipped off. The EE fell backwards & twisted his left ankle. He felt a sharp pain & reported his accident to his foreman.

The employee was moving and picking up debris on the site and felt a pop in his arm. He was then greasing the following week and felt a pain shooting down his arm.

Employee was exiting his service truck when he stepped on gravel and twisted his ankle. He was sent to a specialist to find a broken ankle.

The boat loader was in the south dock final screening station washing spillage on the first floor with a high pressure water hose. As he shut the water hose valve off, the hose near the valve ruptured making it impossible to control the water or to hold onto the hose. The hose struck his feet causing him to fall into a steel support horse.

Employee was running dozer in reverse, resting right arm on rest when a rock fell in behind track, causing jolt to right shoulder as machine raised then came down hard. He thought shoulder would get better, waited a couple of weeks, a torn rotator cuff was verified-requiring surgery on July 9, 2007.

Miner was in the process of installing roof bolts when his glove became entangled, resulting in a broken finger.

Employee reported: He was walking the return air course for No.2 unit. When reaching the section, he came to the crosscut adjacent to the unit belt regulator. He walked over to the regulator to check for air movement. As he turned to go back to the entry, he stepped on a concrete block twisting his right knee.

Employee got his right foot caught between a ram jack relay bar clevis and the lower portion of the cable trough of the panline when he stumbled as he was attempting to remove a horizontal pin. The employee suffered a fracture to his lower right leg above the ankle.

Employee had completed servicing a CAT 992G front-end loader, he was dismounting, when he fell and injured his back.

He was coming out of the strip pit loaded, started up the hiss. The truck stalled and ran back for about 100 feet and flipped on the side.

The employee reported that he had been experiencing pain in his left shoulder, arm and chest for two prior days but had not reported it to anyone. On this day he reported to his supervisor that he had the pain and it was too severe to work. The employee's position requires repeated swinging of an 8 pound sledge hammer, which apparently caused the injury.

HSI driver was traveling east on Gibraltar Mine haul rd. As the driver started negotiating to make a left turn curve he lost control of his vehicle.

Employee was standing on ladder in bottom of oil change pit removing a hydraulic pump from a locomotive. Pump came loose suddenly striking him and causing him to fall from ladder. This resulted in back strain.

EE SLIPPED ON RAILING AT 51 CAR LOADING FALLING TO KNEES ONTO WALKWAY GRATING. EE SUSTAINED A PUNCTURE INJURY ON HIS RIGHT LEG JUST BELOW HIS RIGHT KNEE. WOUND REQUIRED SUTURES TO REPAIR. ALSO BI-LATERAL SHOULDER PAIN. EE ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

Employee missed second step on dump truck and strained/tore a ligament on his knee.

While moving belt hardware, individual felt pain and burning in right foot, saw doctor and it was felt that he tore tendon in foot.

EE stated he was placing a conveyor belt tail roll in place. Come-a-long chain came loose- caught both hands between tail roller & steel plate. Fracture to little finger left hand, ring finger, r. hand, both fingers required stitches from lacerations. Started missing work 6/8/07.

Employee was putting a scoop on charge and he slipped while trying to get o top of it. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equip not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equi/systems not a factor.

Crawling while moving miner and twisted knee in the mud.

While pulling belly pan from under 3 1/2 loader injured's foot slipped straining / spraining right arm. Note: Did not begin missing work until 7/20/07.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of conveyor belt, when he accidentally cut his left arm with the knife. The cut required 13 stitches to close and he was away from work 10 days.

Employee was walking along the walkway side of the #3 North Belt and slipped on loose material. Grabbing hold of a chain with her left hand to keep herself from falling she felt pain in her elbow. Employee continued to work until 9/21/07 when she began missing due to the injury.

Employee was stepping off a truck when he slipped and twisted his knee. NOTE: Didn't think employee was going to miss any work at the time.

Driver loaded our Fusion Machine onto Pick-up truck, strapped unit down and stepped off back tire into hole in surface breaking right ankle

The brakes went out on the scoop the employee was operating and hit the rib. The employee hit his head on the canopy.

The employee was trimming the longwall belt with a utility knife when the knife slipped and he raked it across his right thigh resulting in a laceration.

Employee twisted wrong while in the process of loading seed into the back of a truck. The twisting caused a lower back sprain.

Employee and co-worker were pitching cribs up on a rock fall. Employee pulled something in stomach.

Strained back lifting stone.

Employee was operating the John Deere 317 skid steer loader. He pulled back on the handle to back up and hit his right elbow (funny bone) on the arm rest. The foam covering the metal frame had come off over the years and bare metal was exposed. He said it hurt for a little while then was alright. He refused medical treatment until 6/13/07.

Bolting vc2 at 3+00 in 1st west panet, installing 2 bolts on corner of xc. When finished, started backing up, offside operator was loading supplies, when right foot got caught under tire. Inj was transported to hosp where it was discovered a broken bone 6"" above right ankle in tibia bone.

Employee was unplugging center launder going into classifier. Material started flowing to classifier, backed up hot pellets from hopper hit the water, causing excessive steam & water to back into the discharge pipe and spray out. Employee tried to escape the hazard, but ran directly into the hot pellet pieces that were spilling out burning his upper back, shoulders and wrists.

EE was climbing down the ladder on the endloader. He slipped off the bottom step, felt burning in lower abdomen. Went to dr. after work and found out he had a hernia.

Employee was welding when a piece of slag dripped off the metal end onto his foot. The slag then burned through his boot and onto his toe.

Employee was hanging drisco pipe it slipped pinching right thumb (sutures required).