Mining Incidents in March 2012

A roof fall occurred in XC #21 between entry #1 and entry #2 of the 1st main north off the 2nd main west, unit #6 MMU-067-O, spad #12+64. the fall was from the edge of the XC in entry #1 and measured 35' toward entry #2. The fall was the width of the XC, 19' x 8'H. there was no equipment involved, no injuries, and no disruptions to travel or ventilation.

A roof fall occurred in the last open x-cut in #0 Entry in the G-Butt working section MMU 002-0. 6' fully grouted Super twists bolts were being used. 5 bolts out of two rows were pulled out of rock and approx. 6' of unsupported roof fell this was at the face of #0 entry.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in entry #7 entry in the intake at spad #8844. This is not the primary escape way. 8500' from the active face, no passage of persons was affected.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 North 2, Entry 7 thru 8 Crosscut 17. The roof fall measured approximately 70' in length, 6-18' in width, and 5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8440972), was issued March 30, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.

The overtravel switch bracket became loose while maintenance was being performed.

A mine examiner found a roof fall during a weekly examination of the return air course 2 breaks inby SS 3003 in #8 entry. The fall was 60 feet long, 20 feet wide and 6 feet high. The fall did not ventilation or travel.

The overtravel switch malfunctioned due to water from a wash down hose.

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the #3 entry, 1 break inby survey station 649 of the 001 MMU. Fall was approximately 20'W X 20'L X 6'H and will not be cleaned up and has been breakered off.

At 12 pm Dave Chambers found a roof fall in F mains return approx. 40 ft long , located 32-33 brk # 2 entry

At approx 5:55 PM an inundation of methane occurred at the tailgate of the longwall face and at the MPL's in the back of the panel, in the panel #20 longwall section as a result of a cave in the gob. The mine was evacuated and MSHA notified when methane concentrations reached 4.98% at the MPL's. Ventilation was not interrupted and the methane began to go down almost immediately.

Experienced a fire in the Step 2 Agglomerator EER, Line 4 Main Kiln Drive. Fire was reported to MSHA at 3:35 a.m. and lasted 53 minutes.

There was an unintentional roof fall located on #2 unit (x-cut 23) #7 entry , width 17' , length 20' height 6'. this area already had supplemental support added and was dangered off.

The roof along the face at the tailgate end of the longwall has fallen into the panline.

Carbon monoxide samples in the recently opened West Lease, North/South entries began to demonstrate increasing and fluctuating values to a point that we determined to call MSHA. Sufco had been consulting with the price filed office concerning the sample results. There was not a sudden influx or inundation of gases.

A roof fall occurred at spad #107. Size of fall 20' long x 20' wide and 12' high. All 4 sides of fall have been cribbed and dangered off.

An unplanned fire occurred at the #2 belt head inside the contained transformer. The flame of the fire did not escape the inside of the transformer.

An unplanned roof fall occurred 3/28/12. There were no injuries, blocked escape ways or eq. damage due to fall. The fall dimensions are 85' L. X 7' H. X 18' W. The fall area has been dangered off and all approaches to the fall have been cribbed and timbered. Loc. of fall Old #5 zone, 2blks inby spad #8097 # 8 entry 41-42 blk.

At the 3:38pm the spice lick elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue.

On the afternoon of Wednesday March 28th while drilling a twenty foot test hole at the mouth of unit 15 we struck a gas bleeder. Gas readings were taken and found to be in excess of .25% CH4. State of Ohio and MSHA were immediately notified at this point. MSHA inspector and Tech Services were dispatched to help evaluate the event.

At approx. 3:05p.m. a roof fall above the anchorage was discovered in the old #4 room of the 4 left off 4 North section return side. The fall was 17' W. X 300' L. X 8' H. The area was dangered off on all sides. Travel and air flow are not affected. No injuries or property damage.

Roof Fall occurred that pulled roof support above bolt anchorage.

Elevator would not move from top landing due to bad sensor.

A roof fall occurred in # 3 entry, 8xc of J Mains and meas. 25' in L. 40' W X 7' H. The fall was found on a preshift exam. Two pre-shifters were U.G. when cave was found. Entrances to cave were timbered and dangered off. Ventilation was not interrupted. Men were instructed on alt. escape way. Roof was bolted with 4' fully grouted resin bolts and 12' cable bolts.

this accident was immediately reported by phone. miner went into his work area and noticed the rib had sloughed and immediately came out of the mine and reported it to the mine superintendent.

A roof fall was identified at approx. 6:00 P.M. on the 3 Lt. Section the section was idle at this time. The fall was in the #5 entry at spad #9150 and measured approx. 70'L X 20'W X 6-7'H. The area was supported with 4' fully grouted glue bolts and 5' torque tension bolts. The area has been dangered off and cribs set. The are will not be cleaned up.

Continuation of fall on 3-19-12

We were starting a cut in #7 heading and was cutting 10' on right side (curtain side) on blowing vent. When the right corner cut thru into a unknown old mine, there was some water every-one evacuated no one was hurt and no equipment was damaged no ch4 or bad air was in old mine.

Dozer operator smelled diesel fuel, shut engine off. When employee stepped out of the dozer, flames began coming out of the engine compartment. Employee discharged one fire extinguisher, the fire did not appear to diminish. Superintendent advised the employee to move away. Upon arrival the fire department could not reach the dozer. An excavator was used to put dirt on the fire.

2 people entrapped on Sugar Run Elevator for 2 hours due to a bad safety switch.

found pinch cable during regular inspection and changed same. Later found a bad switch and changed switch.

An unintentional roof fall occurred at the New Future Mine 1W Headgate Entry #1, Crosscut 16 @ 2077W. The fall was approximately 30 feet in length,17.5 - 23 feet in width and approximately 12 - 14 feet thick. The fall will not be cleaned up. Fall #29A

While mining in the number 3 Entry the Face ignited and went out it did not travel outby

A non-injury accident occurred on the secondary escapeway hoist. Hoist lost program and was not operating, mine was evacuated. Hoist program personnel arrived and reprogram and inspected hoist.

A Roof Fall occurred 21 crosscuts underground from the portal in the # 5 Entry. The fall measured 20'Long x 50' Wide falling from the gob hole thru #5 entry into #4 Right. The fall was approximately 4' to 8' thick.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in Roadfork #51 mine spad#313 that measured approx. 90' long x 20' wide x 7-8' high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 10/15/08.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 1, Entry 1 Crosscut 9 thru 10. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 17' in width, and 6' in thickness.

During MSHA inspection while walking the southeast submain entry #1 we came across a fall. the size of the fall was 80 inches long, 25 inches wide and the height was 5 to 6 feet.

CSX (Railroad company) was working on the tracks using a cutting torch and a spark ignited dry foliage causing a brush fire. The fire ran onto our property and burnt estimated 15 to 20 acres. The fire was contained by the N.C. Forest service and local fire department, No employees were in danger nor was there any building damaged.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the intersection of the no. 5 entry, 70' inby spad no. 97 on the 1 North Mains.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at the face of #1 Section #6 Entry. The roof fall was approximately 56ft x 16ft x 3ft 10in. The right continuous miner was involved and a clean up/retrieval plan posted. The continuous miner operator was struck by a piece of the rock and had a small abrasion.

The fall of ground occurred at approximately 12:30pm in the 3920 SFW travel way area. The ground fall was approximately 6' in width 5' in length and 3' in depth. The drift is approximately 15' wide by 15' tall. It was determined that some roof bolts in the area had corroded over time and gave way. There were no injuries, equipment damage, change in ventilation, or entrapment.

A roof fall was discovered by an examiner in the #2 entry of 6-Butt LT in the #2 Entry 800 feet outby the active 2-Southwest section. The fall measured 50-feet x 18-20 feet x 8-10 feet high. The roof was supported with 4-foot FG Resin Bolts on 4-Foot Centers.

Roof deteriorating

#3 hoist weight down at 4 west.

Door switch closer failure.

Two contractor employees were riding the cement silos passenger elevator at the end of their shift. The elevator stopped due to an interlock switch problem. The two men were stuck in the elevator for approximately 1 hour until repairs were made. The elevator was equipped with a functional telephone.

Miners underground were evacuated because the man hoist lost power due to a thunderstorm.

Towards the end of the shift there was a fault in the auxiliary contactor on the north skip. This shut the hoist down creating an evacuation due to not having 2 escape ways to surface. The mine was evacuated with no injuries or other problems. An electrician corrected the issue and the hoist was back in service at 12:35 PM.

On 3/16/12, a roof fall was found in the #4 entry 1 bk outby spad #3122 on #1 Northwest Mains. Dimensions were 8' H. X 18' W. X 45' L. MSHA was notified by hotline. A ""J"" order was issued later modified to a ""K"" order to allow area to have additional roof support installed. This is not an active producing mine. No injuries reported, no EQ. involved No inter. of vent occurred.

Upon receiving a modification of a K-Order that was issued on D-Cell, we began filling D-Cell with water and tailings from the process plants. After we began discharging into D-Cell, the recently repaired area of the impoundment began to leak again. We immediately took action by discharging the water and tailings elsewhere.

Two men got in the K2 elevator on the sixth floor. The elevator stopped between the sixth and fifth floor. The radio inside the elevator was used to call the control room operator. A utility man was sent to the elevator and he pushed the elevator buttons which released the elevator. Elecutive Elevator Co. was called out to check the elevator.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on Unit 3 in Entry #4 at 66+00. The fall is approximately 8-9 ft. high, 17-18 ft. wide, 50 ft. long. The fall will not be cleaned up. The fall area has a slick sided slip running through the intersection.

The hoistman had been hoisting very sticky material which caused him to pump the hoist brakes to dislodge it from the skip. The over use of the brakes caused an unbalanced condition in the hydraulic accumulator which in turn caused a safety mechanism in the hoist to start setting the brake resulting in a hot smell. Because of this odor we shut the hoist down until it was checked

A roof fall was discovered in the 4WA Panel #2 entry between xc-7 & 8 and spad #4+48 & 5+12 in the #9 seam. The approximate size of the fall is length-15ft,width-18ft and height-6ft.

We had a roof fall measuring 4 to 5 feet thick X 19 to 20 feet wide X 70' in distance. This fall is a continuance of a fall reported on 1/5/12 on the 2nd North West Mains @ Spad #1341 in the #4 and #5 entries. This fall does not impede ventilation or travel-The fall will not be cleaned up-There were no injuries.

A non-injury roof fall was found by mine examiner. The fall was located 1cc inby spad #6654 on the 1-left bleeder panel. ""J"" order was issued later modified to a ""K"" order to allow additional roof support to be installed. Area has been dangered off. This fall will not be cleaned up. This is a non-producing mine that is in the process of being shut down. Fall was 40'Lx18""Wx8'H.

The fall was approximately 7' high by 20' wide by 40' long

MSHA Citation #7636987 issued 3/23/2012 states a coal outburst occurred in 4N Longwall headgate that caused rib debris along travelway in entry No 1 along stageloader and in 17 x-cut between 1 and 2 entries. Report filed under protest and to be contested with Citation # 7636987.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North Mains, in the intersection, 50'outby spad no. 134. The fall was approximately 20'w x 20'l.

A roof fall above anchorage was discovered in the Mains Intake Air Course at Survey Station 266 approximately 6000 feet from the Mains Section. The roof fall measured approximately 20' wide by 20' long by 5' high. All approaches have been dangered off and cribbed.

At 2:15 pm the #3 hoist went down due to a broken wear plate. During a test trip, the hoist operator brought the skip into overtravel and a wear plate caught on a guide splice, tearing it off. At 2:30 pm the official notice to evacuate the mine was given and MSHA was notified. The wear plate was replaced, a test trip was performed, and the #3 hoist was fully operational by 4:30 pm.

Slope hoist car was down due to an electrical problem (contactor).

A fall of ground occurred at 4430-10R06 heading. There was an 8 foot round shot on 3-11-12 night shift. Ground support was not installed and fall condition was discovered by shot crete crew on 3-13-12. There were no injuries, equipment damage, change in ventilation, or blocked access as a result.

A roof fall was found in our P2-2 abandoned panel at x-cut 17, intake room 6-7. the fall did not affect ventilation, impede passage of miners and no one was injured due to this fall.

A condition was observed that the compensating chains on the No. 8 elevator were contacting water in the bottom pit when the car was in motion. The elevator car was removed from service until the water was pumped from the elevator pit. The No. 8 elevator was returned to service at 7:24 pm.

During the preshift exam the fireboss identified a roof fall on the 2nd Lt. Section 450 outby the face in the #5 entry. The fall measured 20'W X 100'L X10'H.The area was supported with 5'resin bolts and the intersection with 8' cable bolts. The area was dangered off and cribs set. The fall will not be cleaned up and the section will be moved.

An unplanned fall of the mine roof occurred on the 15 Left longwall tailgate. The fall measured approximately 4' high and was not above the anchorage zone of the installed roof support however it impeded the passage of personnel. Ventilation was not affected.

The A Shaft man/supply elevator was out of service for a period of time exceeding 30 minutes due to a broken fitting on a hydraulic line. No employees were entrapped as a result of the incident and the elevator sustained no damage.

On 3/9/2012 at approximately 6:05 pm a roof fall was discovered in an in-active area of the old 2 East Mains. This area is not required to be traveled. The fall was breakered off on all approaches. The fall did not effect travel of ventilation.Continuation 4/27/12 fall extends to Entry#7 and now meas. approx. 20' W. X 130' L. x 6' thick. Has been breakered off on all approaches.

A unplanned roof fall occurred 1 break inby of spad #13404 on the #3 section in #4 entry. The fall was 15' wide 16' in length. The fall was investigated by mine Foreman and MSHA inspector . The section has been stopped and turned left-handed 400 feet back.

An unplanned roof fall occurred outby at spad #4441. The roof fall was discovered by examiner and MSHA inspector.

A unplannned roof fall occurred at 3A belt break 114. The roof fall was discovered by examiner and MSHA inspector.

At approx.11:30 pm repairman found a fall in the 9th north between x-cut 85 and 86 entry # 3 and reported it to his mine manager.

1-intersection outby spad #286. Roof fall - #1 entry - return approximately 4800' from surface. Fall 25' long, 18' wide, 5'-6' high. Did not effect air way. Did not effect travelway.

A roof fall occurred in the Main North in #10 entry at #71 crosscut. The fall was approximately 8' high, 20' long, and 17' wide. The fall didn't affect ventilation, travel, damage equipment or cause any injury.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in our Unit 1 at SS# 7+80 in entry # 7. The fall measured approximately 19'x19'x8'. The fall did not affect ventilation, passage of men nor did it damage any equipment. The fall will not be cleaned up.

A fall of roof occurred in the Southwest Sub main at crosscut # 51, entry # 5. The measured approximately 25 long x 25 feet thick x 7 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.

Unplanned roof fall has occurred at Short stub mains #4 entry spad #3029. Roof fall was approximately 20'x 20'x 6'. No injuries were reported and no equipment was involved.

While going back to abate an area under citation,EE found a fall at xc 46 entry # 11 return of the north sub-main.

A roof fall occurred in E#3 @ station 30+10 in the Old 5A intake. The roof fall did not affect ventilation, cause personal injury or affect passage. The roof fall measured 27'x 31' x 6'. The area had been supported with 6' roof bolts. This report is being filed to abate a citation, we do not feel that it is reportable. Area had been dangered and timbered out prior to the fall.

The portal passenger elevator went down at approximately 10:15 AM. Schindler Elevator Service was called to evaluate the occurrence and correct the problem. The elevator was returned to service at approximately 3:20 PM. A defective door switch, that allows the elevator doors to shut, was found to be the problem.

B-32 blade cat 16 h caught on fire while it was parked on the readyline. This happened between shifts. Extensive fire damage to the cab and engine compartment. No personnel were injured in this event.

A roof fall was discovered at 3X2 Crosscut, #21 Block (150' outby the feeder). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts. No people, equipment, or ventilation was affected.

At approx.8:40a.m.mine exam.found a rock fall on the #2 entry(return)at the #75 xcut.The fall is 2 breaks outby the #5 belt head. The fall was in the intersect.Fall is approx. 35'L. X 20'W. X 5'H. MSHA hotline was called at 8:50 a.m.Area was bolted with 4'resinbolts and 5-10'rope bolts.No vent.was affected No Eq.involved.No injuries occurred.Area was dangered off.This mine is IDLE.

Elevator slowed down and then stopped and won't move.

A roof fall was discovered during the pre-shift exam on 03/04/12. The fall is located near spad 1071. The fall measured 50 feet x 18 feet x 8 feet in thickness and was laminated shell roof. No escapeways or aircourses are blocked.

On 03/04/2012, an unplanned roof fall occurred on the 1A travel road, 1st SE Submain off the 2nd SW Submain at cross cut #8 in #5 entry. The fall measured approximately 18'W X 18'L X 9'H. The area was bolted with 8'and 10' point archer bolts, with additional truss bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Preshift examiner found a large amount of water on the 002 section that was coming from #3 entry and the #4 entry of the pillar line.

Roof fall occurred in the intersection of the No. 3 Entry at crosscut No. 8. (Spad #40).Fall was approximately 20' long and the width of the entry.

A roof fall occurred at 11:54pm on 3/2/2012. The inby part of the fan canopy plus 1 row of bolts fell. It measured 5-6' in thickness x 18 to 20' wide x 4 to 7' long. The fan was manually turned off.

A roof fall was discovered in the #4 entry in intersection. This area was mined in 12/31/2007. No one was injured, there was no equipment involved, and no airways were blocked. The fall measured 25' long x 20' wide x 8' high.

Roof fall between belt and track at Brk. 29 on 1 south belt. Fall is approximately 19 foot wide. There is a permanent stopping on belt side of fall and the intersection is cribbed on both sides.

A roof fall has occurred in the 3rd main east x-cut 133(103+20) in the neutral pillar line between entries #4-#5. The fall measured approximately 35'x19.5'x8' and was caused by a hidden slip in the mine roof. The area was supported by 6' tension rebar roof bolts and was mined in February 2009. There were no injuries and ventilation and the passage of men were not affected.

The hoist car at Roadfork #51 mine malfunctioned for a period of time that exceeded 30 minutes. The battery voltage dropped below the normal limit causing the electric brakes to engage. No injuries were reported.

On 3/1/2012, an unplanned roof fall occurred on the 2nd Southwest Submain at cross cut #63 in #6 entry. The fall measured approximately 18'W X 18'L X 10'H. The area was bolted with 8' and 10' point anchor roof bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up.

A non-injury roof fall occurred at XC 19, #4 entry Northwest Mains, the fall was 18' wide X 30' long and up to 7.5' high. Primary Support 6' resin roof bolts.

A roof fall measuring 80'long, 20'wide, and 9'high was discovered in the 3 right entry off #6 belt mains inby survey spad 3026. The fall occurred due to laminated rock and coal above the 48"" resin roof bolts. No injuries occurred as a result of the fall and equipment or ventilation was affected.

The driller was assisting his helper to lower a tube. Driller slipped and stuck his hand out to catch himself. He caught the ring finger on his left hand. It cut just a little less than a quarter inch of the finger off.

While changing steel on #3154 driltech drill employee closed door on his left thumb causing an amputation below finger nail. Employee was taken to Brookwood Medical Center for treatment

Tripping pipe when foot clamp closed on finger causing amputation to tip of left index finger.

The man was carrying a wooden crib block on his shoulder and walking down the entry. The man slipped on the wet bottom and fell down with his fingers over the end of the crib block. When he fell, his small finger on his right hand was pinched between the crib block and the mine floor.

Negligence to turn loader off to work on the air vent. EE dislodged the fan in the unit and it came on and he didnt have enough time to get hand out of way.

Employee was lifting or pulling and felt a strain in his abdomen. The employee was diagnosis with a hernia on 3/20/2012. His 1st day off was 3/20/2012

Miner was shoveling muck from the # 3 shaft pit when he felt pain and burning in his abdomen.

The employee was working alone to clear the kiln 1 multiclone rotary valve.The employee exposed the bottom of the rotary by removing the venturi. The employee ran the rotary to clear out pieces of debris. It is unknown why, but the employee placed himself near the running rotary valve. His hand was caught in the valve which severed his thumb, index, and middle fingers.

Employee was lifting or pulling and felt a strain in his abdomen. The employee was diagnosis with a hernia on 3/20/12. His 1st day off was 3/20/12

Employee was moving a beam into place when the beam slid, pinching the left index finger between the beam and the concrete.

The affected experienced a hernia while pushing on a heavy pulley while installing the pulley.

Employee was struck by a piece of falling coal. The employee's hand was caught between the piece of coal and a tray on his bolting machine. The piece of falling coal amputated the first joint of the employee's left little finger.

Employee was using cutting torch to cut metal jacks. He laid torches down to turn pipe and torch rolled over and flame struck left hand.

Employee had a cable tied to a mantrip pulling it during a section move. The cable became caught on a pallet of rock dust and caused the cable to become tight and striking him on the upper left arm and ribs. Employee worked until 4-5-12 when he saw the Dr. and was taken off work.

Employee was standing on a ladder using a sledge beating a pin out of a hoe bucket when the pin came out and knocked the ladder out from under him. He fell on his side hurting his ribs.

As Employee was walking from 27 to 28 seal he placed his left foot on edge of a hole and twisted his foot causing his ankle to roll. He was transported by EMS to CAMC General Division where he was diagnosed with multiple fractures of the ankle and had surgery to repair the damage.

EE was pulling up on the front major bogie frame and felt sharp pain in right shoulder.

Employee got thumb caught between lifting bolt and miner head causing laceration and contusion to thumb.

EE tore muscle in right shoulder when arm was jerked from arm rest while trying to dig a rock out of a mine pit during a scraper operation. EE has missed no work previously but now has surgery scheduled for July 5, 2012 due to recurring pain. No work will be missed prior to surgery.

Handling material in the 9A section. Material fell and struck individual in right knee causing pain. Results of MRI were received on 4/12/12. MRI showed a dislocated patella.

Working as a shuttle car operator in the 1A Bleeder section, in the #5 Entry. The EE was taking some rib bolts up to the miner when a piece of top came out of the roof, struck him on the right side hard hat and slid down the right side of his body and landed on his right ankle.

Employee was stepping off the trailer deck to ground - left leg got caught and twisted knee.

Employee was pulling a cable from the #3 to the #4 entry. As he walked through the crosscut, he slipped and fell, resulting in a fracture to his left ankle.

EE was operating 2-man Johnson - stinger ride when he hit a hole in the bottom, causing the steering wheel to turn quickly. The ball on the steering wheel hit him on the back of his hand, breaking a bone.

While employee was on one knee bolting, a piece of coal/rock fell striking his ankle, causing the injury. The employee stated that he examined his work area prior to the start of his task, and he deemed the area safe for work.

Employee was standing in some loops of miner cable. When he started to walk away his foot hung in a loop causing him to fall and twist his knee. He is awaiting an MRI analysis but it is believed he may have a torn ACL.

Injured employee was walking when he struck his head against the shield canopy. Employee was seen at the ER and excused from work.

Employee standing on platform of D10 dozer putting hydraulic oil into dozer. Fell from position to ground, approximately 7 feet. Lacerated right leg below knee. Cut to back of head. Bruises/contusions to right arm and elbow. No life threatening injuries. No foreign material on platform.

Employee was sitting at the bottom of a slope. Another employee was sitting at top of slope. When he stood a rock approximately 3.5"" diameter rolled down slope and hit employee in the back. Slope was approx. 7-9 ft.

Employee smashed finger on bucket of John Deere 270 Skid Steer.

Under investigation. Employee started missing 04-02-12.

IEE and three other employees were in the process of lifting a metal side board into place on a feeder breaker. As one of the employees' s started to lift the side board it slipped and fell striking EE on top of his left foot causing a fracture.

While bending over and pulling a cable employee strained his lower back causing a herniated disc.

Employee was roof bolting, he was pushing the bolt up with the head, the bolt bent causing the plate on the bolt to strike his left hand. He went to the ER and received five stitches in the palm of left hand.

EE was performing a normal pre shift inspection on the cone crusher. He checked the oil and stepped up onto the belt guard to inspect the cone. When he attempted to dismount the guard his foot slipped, he was unable to hold his weight with his hands and he fell on to the floor and handrail, bumping his head either on top/bottom rail. He was diagnosed with concussion.

Employee was pushing track derailer down and mashed his fingers between derailer and the track. Middle finger and ring finger on his right hand.

Employee was taking cover off ram car in #6 entry when ratchet slipped and then caught, employee then felt sharp pain in left shoulder, he work till 5/1/12 then his doctor told him he was going to need shoulder surgical repair outpatient.

EE was walking across the section when he slipped on a rock twisting his right knee and ankle on 3/29/12. EE cont. to work and went to the dr. on 4/11/12. He went back to the dr. on 4/27/12 and the dr. suggested that he have an MRI done on his knee and that he would be off work until MRI completed.

while prying screen panel loose to move it for lifting, pry bar slipped out of his hands while under tension striking his right elbow.

While the injured employee was setting a small explosive charge in a crusher feeder it was prematurely detonated.

Scoop operator was unloading timbers off a pallet approx. 5' off the ground when a timber fell off the pallet and landed on his right foot. Timbers were seven feet long and were in a scoop bucket. He is off work due to swelling of the foot.

Employee was climbing on dozer when he fell bruising his left hip.

Stated: Employee was installing a 6' bolt. He had part of the bolt in the roof and was bending the bottom half back to finish the installation. As he was pushing on the bent bolt, it spun in the hole causing him to hit his hand on the boom of the ATRS. He dislocated his index finger of his right hand from the joint on his hand.

Employee was bending roof bolts when he turned and twisted his right knee.

IEE was exiting the crusher/hopper. He fell 11.5 feet to the ground on his right side. Co-workers called 911 and 25 minutes later he was gernied by the EMTs then the helicopter showed up and was mediflighted to Amarillo hospital.

Employee was walking in the mill area between the flock tanks on main floor. Employee was going to get hose to finish the clean up at shift end. Employee slipped on the wet concrete, falling and bruising their right forearm. Employee went to doctor for ex-rays, there was no fracture, however doctor sent employee home.

When exiting the loader he slipped on ladder and hit his knee.

The injured was walking next to the #38 Roof Bolter preparing to spot bolts on a corner. A piece of roof rock measuring 48"" X 19"" X 9"" thick fell from the mine roof causing the injured to fall to the ground. He suffered a compound fracture to his left middle finger. The incident occurred on MMU 001-0, XC #152, between #7 and #8 entries.

Employee was bolting top in #4 entry when a piece of draw rock fell striking him in the left shoulder. The rock measured approximately 3' X 2' X 1"" to 10"".

Pin was being removing from a pusher block on the highwall miner launch using a pry bar. He squatted down under the launch, pulled on the pry bar and felt discomfort in his groin. Cause was poor judgement in the means of removal of the pin. Rule compliance not a factor, mine equipment not a factor, proper clothing not a factor and miner proficiency and attitude may be a factor.

Victim & co-worker were cleaning a belt line w/ a jackhammer & vacuum truck. Oversized material plugged the 6"" vacuum hose, victim grabbed and removed the oversize material with his left hand. Breaking the material free from the hose end, his left arm was sucked into the hose up to his shoulder. Co-worker immediately activated a valve to stop the vacuum freeing the victim.

Working on a wheel bearing on a track supply car, went to install track wheel, it fell striking the top of left foot. PPE was not a factor, rules/regs was not a factor, mining equipment/system was not a factor, mining equipment/system was not a factor, miner knowledge was a factor.

Individual fell while exiting BT-5 mantrip on the Kuhn town bottom. Individual struck the left elbow and left knee when striking the ground.

Injured claims he hit his head on a sprayer pipe in the plant. We waited on Specialist & doctor's reports until we reported it due to a previous shoulder injury. We did not receive an accident report and still haven't. He started missing work 4/1/12

Hard bottom, crawling and twisting on knee. The first day that employee missed work due to the injury was 4/6/12.

Employee was walking back to equipment when hauler approached intersection slidding in the mud and hitting the scoop inwhich struck employee into rib pinning him between canopy and rib. Employee was Lifeflighted to Deaconess Downtown; treated for a fractured pelvis and shoulder, ruptured ear drum and artery. Employee will be off work for an uncertain period of time.

Hauler slid into scoop.

Employee put on work gloves while at the gyro crusher and felt a bite on his left little finger. He reported the bite and went back to work. The bite began to swell and hurt, he went to the ER and was diagnosed with an infected spider bite. He was placed off work.

While kneeling down working on the miner, a piece of the coal rib rolled out striking him on the back and right shoulder. He continued to work full time without restrictions until the doctor put him off so they can do therapy and injections. ***He started missing work on 07/09/2012***

While descending a fixed ladder he slipped on a rung causing him to catch himself straining his right forearm and elbow. Received surgery on 5/9/12 post operative report received by Loveridge 5/23/12.

EE knee struck the dash inside the loader.

While lifting a load of stone with overhead crane. Four pieces of stone held up by chains. Left arm reached in under load to remove wooden block from load. This caused release of stones onto arm. This caused bruising to the left arm.

While sweeping stairs right knee twisted and became sore. Today the employee reported that doctors determined that low potassium caused the pain.

An employee was removing pull ropes from the miner cable. During this time the cathead was being pulled to the new power center location by another employee. They pulled cable approximately two crosscuts when they heard the injured employee yelled ""stop"" on the radio. They went to the injured employees and found the miner cable wrapped around injured employees right leg.

Employee was operating haul truck TR604 and started experiencing chest pains. After parking haul truck employee descended haul truck, called foreman, and then taken to local hospital for observation.

Employee was lifting structure when he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee worked until 6/26/12. Employee is scheduled for surgery on 7/20/12.

Employee lost his footing on the bottom step while attempting to mount a Cat. 992G loader at the beginning of the shift. He fell to the ground, landing on his left knee/shoulder. Diagnosis from Doctor was no broken bones, just bruised.

Walking in dragline tripped/slipped on grading fell on right knee. Did not seek medical attention till 4/2/12 off since that date.

Employee reported that while operating a scoop he reached with his right arm to adjust the seat cushion and felt something pop in his right shoulder.

injured bent over to move the continuous miner cable from the roadway when he felt a strain to his lower back.

Injured suffered a strain of his left shoulder while installing a transmission oil cooler truck. He was holding the cooler in place with both hands and when he released his grip with his right hand to install the bolts on the mounting bracket he felt pain in his left shoulder.

Employee was cleaning pot on truss bolter, he had his left arm propped against the pot. A rock fell and hit him in the left forearm.

Employee arrived at work on 3/27/12 and complained their back was hurting. Employee had been loading production haul trucks from muck pile the previous day using a Kamotsu 600 wheel loader.

Employee was walking across the lot near the plant to measure a piece of steel to cut. Employee was walking on uneven ground, he felt his ankle give out and he fell to the ground. Employee received a sprained right ankle. Employee was off work.

Employee was operating a track roof bolter. He had a stuck drill steel in the roof. Went to remove the bottom steel and top steel came out striking his Lt thumb.

EE was rolling up 4"" water hose and he heard something pop in his right shoulder. He was exp. alot of pain and did not have much movement in shoulder.

Beltman/fireboss was helping men calibrate the scales on the South Portal punchout tail piece. He was using a 3/4"" open end wrench to remove a bolt. The bolt came loose suddenly and he lost control of the wrench. It struck his right cheek bone resulting in a contusion. He is off work for treatment.

Dolor agudo en la mano derecha que le coge los de dos indice y pulgar con adormecimiento e hinchazon. (Acute pain on the right hand that reaches the index and thumb fingers with numbness and swelling).

Employee was working the weekend warrior shift and was standing at the headgate on the longwall when a piece of stone fell from between the roof bolts as the shearer cut out.

Employee was tramming shuttle car from feeder to the continuous miner when he hit a bump in the roadway. The resulting jolt caused pain in his back. Employee sought medical treatment and was not released to return for his next scheduled shift. First day off work 03/30/2012

Employee was walking under dryer when he stepped on piece of grading and fell on the floor.

The employee states he was at work using machinery to dig through rocks and hand jarring that day. The jarring increased his neck and upper back pain. He stated that he has treated for many years regarding his neck and back pain. Discussions with the clinic indicate this is an exacerbation of a degenerative disease/illness not an injury.

Employee was closing elevator door when he strained the left side of his neck.

Employee was backing up to be loaded and backed into the wall and was jarred. After an investigation was completed and medical records were obtained indicating a strain to the neck, shoulder, and contusions to the lower back this incident became reportable as of April 3, 2012.

Was pulling a roof bolt off bolter and hit elbow. finished shift worked 6,27,28,29,30, never heard from him came back to work the 4th of May never come back in, the 7th called on the 9th had infection in elbow.

After completing installation a 480V circuit from the main 1000KVAJ4940/480V PA approved substation approval #MM - S82-11. The junction mounting block inside the 480V cable trough exploded when the last of the 3 25amp 25,000V fused disconnects were engaged.

Employee was laying 4"" water line outside across portals; when he was getting down off canopy, he slid and fell, causing him to twist his back.

EE stated he was walking though the xct 2 to 3 at 23 break. He stepped on a wet rock on the mine floor and slipped and fell. When this occurred he attempted to catch himself with his right hand. This caused injury to his right forearm.

The truck was driving up hill loaded when he began to lose power he applied the brakes and steered into the berm turning over on the driver's side.

A pump repair was in progress. The flywheel came off and struck the employee in the abdomen, chest, and face. The abdomen and chest were bruised, the chin was cut, and two teeth were chipped.

While shoveling at the sand plant the employee felt a burning sensation in his left side area.

The man reported at the end of his work shift that his knee was swollen. The man was seen by physician on 3/27/12, placed on inactive work status at this time.

EE contract mechanics was changing hydraulic hose when operator bumped control on Ingersoll Rand Drill unit #64-7864 causing hydraulic oil to inject under skin of index finger on left hand.

The employee was struck on the hard hat and shoulder by a piece of rib rock. After the end of the shift the employee suffered symptoms of a concussion.

Unhooking hose under tank and lost footing in mud causing employee to fall. When employee fell, he extended both arms to break the fall causing strain in neck and both shoulders.

Employee standing on the ground checking Hydraulic oil on a 980 loader, he slipped and tried to catch himself with a grab rail on the loader, felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder and fell to the ground sustaining a laceration and a contusions to the left wrist and forearm.

Employee reported he might have pulled a muscle in his arm getting a sample on the drill.

Using steam Jenny to wash parts sprayed right foot.

He threw stone into a dumpster and pinched his right index finger causing a laceration to the underside.

Employee was in the process of cleaning entry 0 with scoop. As he was scooping inby he tore down part of the curtain. Employee backed scoop outby the curtain he tore down. Employee climbed out of the scoop to go rehang the curtain. As he walked over to the curtain to pick it up employee stepped on a lump of coal and twisted his right knee. Employee had surgery on 4/6/12.

The employee stated he was loading coal and began to retreat back slipped on rock and fell striking shoulder on mine floor. ""As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV"".

While traveling along belt line on a mantrip in very low roof conditions, employees knees caught the roof and rolled him backwards. Did not miss work until May 29th, 2012 after doctors visit. Not serious injury told to rest lower back area for 1-2 weeks. Should be able to return to full capacity after that time.

EE and foreman were moving miner cable. EE fell backwards while holding the cable. He stated he felt pain in his back. This EE had a prior injury to his back in the same area on 11/17/11. This is possibly a continuation of this same injury.

Fell while adjusting a Tens machine he was wearing from a previous shoulder surgery. Injured low back and left shoulder and right leg. Started missing work on 4/3/12, Loveridge notified on 4/19/12.

Employee hurt his right shoulder as he tried squeezing through a vertical pipe and bagging machine hitting his shoulder on an air line.

Stated: Employee was hanging roof bolter cable when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He did not finish his shift and remains off work.

Employee was removing a 12'drill steel from roof and felt sharp pain in left shoulder blade. He states he was pulling very hard and center section of steel did not want to come out of roof.

Employee was moving a shuttle car cable out of the way when he received an electrical shock which resulted in a burn spot on the palm of his left hand.

EE was knocking mud off a roller, missed the roller hitting his left thumb. His left thumb has a laceration/open fracture.

Exiting skid steer loader foot slipped both shins hit the bucket causing abrasion on right ankle and small bump on his left foot.

Employee was installing rib screen in the teardown room and when he raised a section of screen to the rib he felt a pain in left shoulder. Employee continued to work but pain worsened. Sought medical treatment for condition on 03/26/12 and was not able to return to work.

Coal rolled out from rib striking employee on left lower leg causing a contusion. ****DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 3/28/12.****

Employee states she was hit by the shovel dipper while being loaded.

While employee (bolter operator) was installing a cable roof bolt, he accidentally caught the inner part of his left hand between the cable bolt wrench and the mine roof. This caused a cut between his thumb and index finger. He was taken to the hospital and had to have stitches to close the wound.

A co-worker threw a pair of tin snips to ee, when he attempted to catch them his hand was punctured by the snips. Due to on-going safety & attendance issues and originally giving a false statement as to how this injury really occurred, Steve has been terminated from employment effective 3/23/2012.

On 04/30/2012, Injured Superintendent contacted me that he needs a MRI on Right Knee and he needs to report injury. I contested but Workmans comp will cover injury. Injured states he stepped on rock causing discomfort to knee. He didnt immediately report it thinking pain would stop. Orthopedic Dr. says he needs surgery for meniscus tear. At this time he has not lost any time.

employee missed bottom rung of 4ft ladder. This caused injury to left leg.

Employee was installing the 3rd bolt on the 3rd row of bolts when a 2' long x 2' wide x 0 to 4"" thick rock fell striking him on the hard hat and sliding down to his left shoulder.

Employee was in the #2 entry at the last open break on the 001 section supplying the roof bolting machine, when the roof bolter operator turned the machine on & was not aware the cable reel lever was on & when the reel was engaged, employee was struck in the right arm & shoulder. Employee finished his shift but later was examined by a physician & was taken off work

driver picked up wheel chock felt pain in left lower back. Was ok until sat 24th and he woke up with a lot of pain went to doctor and he was wrote of work for one day. then sedentary for until next visit. Prescription meds administered as well

While walking across the cat walk of a 777 the miner slipped and fell to the ground approximately twelve feet landing on his right side. The result was 4 broken ribs and a bruised lung.

injured was pulling on a pump unit when he felt a muscle pull in his lower back.

Employee is working as a bolter, he finished his shift on 3/20/2012 then went to the ER on 3/21/2012 complaining of shoulder pain. He was diagnosed with tendonitis of the right shoulder. Employee has stated that his right shoulder has been hurting for months.

Employee, was leaning over to pick up a water hose out of a highlift bucket when he slipped and fell into the highlift bucket dislocating his right shoulder. EE was transported to General Hospital by Pres. of Ali Co., where he was treated and released.

The injured was maneuvering a belly pan to install it on a dozer when he slipped on a piece of ice. He fell backwards landing on his left shoulder and injuring his lower back.

On 3/20/2012, employee was throwing a loop of miner cable out of roadway. He felt a pull and burning in his groin area. The employee continued to work his regular job. On 3/30/2012, our company was notified that surgery was required to repair the hernia. Surgery was performed on 4/2/2012 and the hernia was repaired.

Employee was walking in the return and pulled his left calf muscle as he was stepping off a step.

While traveling on 89 Main South, the motor was passing through 23 cross cut when the motor derailed. As a result of the derailment the employee was thrown into the side of drivers compartment.

Loader was parked on pressure wash pad, employee was climbing down ladder and slipped

EE hand was outside of shuttle car canopy, piece of rock fell striking finger.

Employee was truss bolting when he lodged a steel in the chuck. He tried pulling it out and straining his back.

Removing radiator cap, antifreeze came out burning employee's hands, he then jumped away from the area landing awkwardly on both feet. He sustained a fracture to his left foot and bruised his right ankle, also received burns to both hands.

EE was working at the mines tipple and as he was walking to a parked truck, he slipped and as he fell he landed on his left elbow which caused a separation of his left shoulder.

Handling drill steels that were in mine roof after hole had been drilled. When removing one steel from roof, the other two fell pinching his left middle finger between two steels causing a laceration and a fracture.

While lifting a 20 Ton jack the employee felt a pull in the left elbow. Employee has worked up until having surgery for a torn tendon 5/24/12.

Employee was mounting a D11T dozer. He was on the push arm and reached for the hand hold on the side of dozer and missed. Employee fell and hurt his back and ribs.

A rock fell from the roof and struck the ventilation tube. The Tube then fell and struck EE on top of the head

Contractor EE moving overburden from one area of pit to another was descending the SW ramp empty when lost control of the Terex TA35. The truck drove into the W.berm/boulders which redirected him to the E.berm where truck drove up and thru berm resulting in truck upset & landing on the level below. EE was seen at hospital and released with minor injuries.

Stated: Employee was moving miner cable slack out of the path of the ram cars through the cross cut. He was pulling the loops over by hand. He finished his shift and worked the rest of the week. He still had pain the next week. He sought medical treatment and remains off work. His first day missed was 3/26/2012.

While operating the Wagner 2DS scoop, the cab hit a belt chain that was hanging down from the mine roof and rock dust and rust from the chain flew into right eye. Went to the optometrist on 3/20/12 & removed the floating particles from the eye and kept employee off from work for one shift. Was also given a prescription pain medication.

EE was installing line curtain using a Poco Stick. The Poco Stick slid backwards and dislodged a piece of draw rock that fell and struck EE on the forehead and eye.

Shoveling debris away from belt, hurt his back.

He was cleaning the mirror with his hand on the handrail on the Cat truck. The handrail came loose and he fell to the ground. No medical treatment at that time. He decided for medical treatment on 5/20/12 and was released from care with the understanding that if he cont'd to have problems they would need to scope his knee. He had surgery 11/1/12.

While out cleaning windows on loader, foot slipped on icy surface and twisted ankle resulting in a fracture.

The employee scooping ran over broken up bottom and jammed head into canopy. ""As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV"".

At 8 South Mains EE reported that while on previous shift he was stepping off mantrip and felt pain in left knee. EE has stated he may seek medical treatment as a result of this incident. EE continued to work his entire shift.

EE was attaching 6"" lay flat suction/discharge line to fill water truck approx. 6' in length with cam lock fitting.

Employee was standing on the ground checking the oil in a SR-1 man trip when his left knee gave away.

Employee stepped in a hole as he was walking and twisted his left knee.

Stated: Employee was moving miner cable and water line, trying to untangle it. When he threw it over, he felt a pain in his lower back. He finished his shift but sought medical treatment the next day. His first day missed was 03/19/2012.

Injured employee and two co-workers were removing grating to clean under. While lifting the employee did not follow proper lifting techniques and strained his right lower back

EE's left middle finger contacted the rotating gears in the loader duster blower assembly. EE fractured the tip of his finger and required sutures to close the laceration.

Employee was loading a drive onto a flat car to be transported to another location. They had the turn buckle pinned up with a rope hanger. As they were loading the drive on the flat car, rope hanger broke causing the turn buckle to hit his left thumb.

The employee was pulling a cable when he experienced a sharp pain in his right knee. The employee was placed on restricted duty starting on 3.17.2012. It was determined that surgery was required to repair the damage to the knee, and the employee began missing work on 3.30.2012.

Mine personal moved electrical parts storage cabinets out of PM Bay for event. When they moved them back in they did not position then correctly. Tech had to reposition them by pushing and pulling them. Mine personnel was assisting with fork lift. He didn't feel any pain that day but the next morning (Sat.)he could not straighten his back. Cabinets weighed approx. 500-600lbs.

Employee was hooking trailing cable to back of dragline when he felt pain in his left shoulder. Pain has increased since March and surgery was required. Employee first missed work starting 11/16/12.

Stepped down in a low place and slipped and fell. Foreman asked him if he was hurt. Victim stated he was fine and did not want to seek medical help. On March 23rd, victim showed up to work in the parking area and became very nervous acting. His son who is also an employee took him to the doctor.

Employee was helping build cribs in the mine and sprained his ankle. Report submitted to terminate citation # 7040529

Employee got his arm caught in the door of a pick up and fell while trying to stop it from rolling. This caused his right radius and ulna to be fractured.

Employee shanked a steel while bolting with a jackleg & noticed some pain & discomfort in right shoulder. At this time, it was a Report Only. As time went on, the shoulder discomfort did not go away. He went to doctor & surgery was preformed on March 19, 2013. His first shift missed was on March 20, 2013.

Positioning cribbing blocks under an off road water truck when technician felt a slight back strain. Diagnosis is lumbar strain, lumbar pain, and sacrificial strain.

EE was riding out on a mantrip, when the ride hit a bump throwing EE into canopy of the ride. EE started to miss 4/27/2012.

OPERATOR WAS BACKING UP EXCAVATOR PC400LC7 S/N: A87503, BACKED UP OVER TOP OF BERM AND LOST CONTROL OF EXCAVATOR, MACHINE LANDED ON ITS SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE OF CAB. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL TUSCALOOSA, AL VIA NORTHSTAR PARAMEDIC SERVICES.

Employee was operating the roof bolter installing a roof bolt when the steel flexed while starting a hole and struck his hand. Employee went to hospital and was order to stay off work for an uncertain period of time.

While unloading sand props from a vehicle he felt a pull/strain in his lower back. MRI on 3/30 revealed a bulging disc. He started missing work on 4/4/12.

On Thursday March 15, 2012 at 2:45 pm, the employee was prying a head pulley over with a pipe. The work was being done on 163 Head Pulley. The pipe slipped and the employee slipped backwards. He fell on his back and his head.

Individual was doing truck top coal sampling from a platform and was carrying the bags of samples (about 50 lbs. per bag) down the steps of the platform about 30 or more times per shift. With this repetitive action it caused a stain in his left knee.

Employee was injured while reconnecting water pipe in dredge.

Employee had finished installing a roll of roof bolts and had walked back to the dust box, as he was bending and reaching for the straps to open dust box a piece of falling material struck his right forearm causing a laceration. Physician removed him from work due to risk of infection.

Ee is a miner helper. He was moving miner cable from the roadway when he pulled muscles in his back. He only missed two days and came back to work with no problems.

Employee was walking to turn off a machine/conveyor when he tripped, fell, and hit his head on the I-beam support leg of the machine. There were no obstacles in his path, other than sand; he just tripped accidentally.

employee was untangling cables on stiff leg crane bucket and stepped on a piece of aggregate which twisted his ankle

Employee states he was in the process of pulling the bit sleeve off a miner. The sleeve was tight on the miner, so employee used the end of a chisel to shim the ram, in order to push the sleeve out. As he removed his hand from the chisel, the chisel shot out and punctured employee's right hand.

Employee states he was spraying tracking switches w/PB Blaster on belt press #2 and, while removing mud from switch, bumped switch which allowed air to blow PB Blaster into his left eye. Employee received medical treatment, was taken off work by eye care physician for one day & returned to work full duty on next scheduled day.

Getting off of trailer foot slipped hand got caught in rail.

While employee was performing the pre operational check on the Kenworth Tandem Coal truck he was going to operate, employee attempted to raise the hood by himself. As employee pulled the hood he felt a pain in his right arm. This resulted in a strain to his arm.

EE at job site watching turbine pump. EE felt something on his back thinks he was bitten by a spider although he never did see a spider. Area became infected and he was seen at E.R. 9 days later reported to supervisor 3/26/12.

Emp was lifting a chain out of toolbox. Emp stated he strained his Rt. shoulder while lifting. Emp continued to work at his position, when discomfort continued an MRI was performed and showed a tear, emp elected to have surgery on 04/28/2014. He is a lost time as of surgical date.

EE was lifting shelving and light fixtures and hurt right shoulder. He continued working, thinking it would heal but a visit to doctor recently indicated a need for surgery scheduled for November 28, 2012. No missed days as yet.

Employee bent over to pick up a measuring tape and pulled something in his back. Employee continued to work until March 19, 2012. On this date he reported that he was going to the doctor.

Employee was walking at the slope bottom, he caught his foot on a track switch throw causing him to fall to the ground striking and injuring his left shoulder.

Laborer was getting stock screens from an elevated storage area when he stepped in an opening and fell landing on his right side.

Injured employee had pulled in #158 Shield to hold adverse top. Employee had his left hand placed on the down pressure hose coming off #159 shield when a piece of rock fell from the top, striking the shearer and then striking his left hand resulting in a bruise.

Employee was cutting plates/ties loose from track, with a torch, to remove it from the mines. Once the track was cut loose it rolled over on the employee's feet. Bruising his left foot.

injured was hanging pipe in red hooks. the hooks bent letting the pipe fall against injured left ankle spraining it.

Operator was dismounting and slipped off bottom step fell and twisted knee.

EE was replacing damaged bolts near the section shelter. He pushed the bolt up and got his right thumb between the steel guide and roof bolt plate.

Employee was shoveling dirt and strained lower back muscle.

Worker was climbing down a fixed ladder and lost balance near the bottom. The worker fell backwards breaking his wrist.

While bending an 84"" tension rebar roof bolt, he felt a sharp pain in left shoulder. He continued to work full time without restrictions with pain until he was diagnosed with rotator cuff tear. ***He began missing work on 7-25-12.***

Employee was shoveling belt. Employee picked up a rock to throw on belt when he felt a burning sensation in his back.

While changing a busted hose on miner rock fell out between bolts hit him in lower back and leg

Employee was stepping down from a front-end loader and when his foot touched the ground, he stepped and slipped on a rock, causing him to fall to his knee and injure his right ankle. Medical diagnosis: right-ankle sprain.

Employee tripped and as he was catching himself he felt a pain in right shoulder. Employee returned to work his next scheduled shift. After results of his MRI he was taken off of work on 3/29/2012.

EE was underground hanging pumpable bag. Timber creeled out & a large rock fell from top, pinned him to mine floor from knees to upper body.

The employee stated he was hanging curtain in 4 cross cut left when a piece of rock fell from between the first bolt and the rib striking the employee in the top of the head. The employee did not begin missing work until 3-14-12.

Employee was changing a screen out, it caught on his glove pulled him down and sprained his wrist.

The miner raised the bed of the truck he was operating under high voltage electric line creating an electrical arc from the line to the truck. The operator dismounted truck, while on the ground two right rear tires blew out send a projectile into right leg.

While traveling in #181 man bus on the East main travelway the bus wrecked at bottom of the hill at cross cut 12. Employee had laceration on head and contusion of left hip.

Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.

On 8/25/11 employee reported back pain. He said he had back pain over the years but it worsened on 6/21/11 when team-lifting a 80 lb pump cover. On 8/25/12 diagnostic test revealed a back strain and preventative treatment was performed. On 1/17/12 additional diagnostic test revealed degenerative disc disease and fusion surgery was performed on 3/12/12 (first day off)

He was straightening roof bolt to put in drill chuck. At this time he still work reg job it continued to bother him scheduled for surgery on 9-6-12

Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.

Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.

Truck Driver was bending down in preparation to hook up hoses to unload and strained back.

Building a rock box on #6 belt head. Lifting a piece of sheet metal

EE was assisting another ee in shoveling material from a hopper that had stopped up with material. As he shoveled material he felt pain in his right shoulder.

Carrying miner bits and stepped in a shuttlecar tire rut straining right knee and ankle.

Employee was in #7 entry going to get on Shuttle Car when a rib rolled and struck employee.

Employee placed a ladder on the right rear track of a D-11 R dozer. Employee climbed up the unsecured ladder and attempted to turn the fuel shutoff valve back on. The ladder slipped and the employee fell to the ground. Employee was taken off work for a lower lumbar strain and contusions to the left hip and back.

Employee was cleaning work area from building brattice and tripped over work material causing him to fall and strike his right thigh on concrete blocks.

Alleged injury was to have occurred while this contract labor was placing a bag of rock dust on the mine floor, felt pain in his back and a burning sensation. Cause of this injury was not using proper lifting techniques. Compliance with rules/regs not a factor, mining equip/systems, or PPE a factor and job skills and miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was returning from dump area in #2546 rock truck, towards pit hit a hole in the road causing pain in neck and lower back. Employee was transported to Brookwood ER in Birmingham. Employee is scheduled to see Dr. 3/19/12

Employee states he sprained his right knee while walking south on the east side of the railroad scale and lost his footing. **Employee did not want to seek medical care at the time*** Employee was jogging during 04/14/2012 weekend and his right knee began to hurt.

Employee was attempting to get belt spindle out of splice by utilizing a claw hammer to hold spindle while using a mason hammer to strike head of claw hammer. A piece of metal broke off and punctured right above left eye. He had surgery on March 29th to remove metal from the orbital socket of the left eye.

Employee was moving a dredge bag when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

While walking slipped on a rock, tried to catch himself and hurt his right knee.

Stated: Employee was bolting #12 entry when a rock fell out from between pins and struck his right shoulder. He finished the shift. MRI ordered on 3/14/12, scheduled for 3/28. Sent for Ortho evaluation on 4/16. Diagnosed with mild degenerative joint disease and mild osteoarthritis. This is a report of illness.

While operating front end loader, stopped and moved rock felt strain in stomach

EE was getting ready to work on machine, pulled the air hose from the hose reel on the service truck. EE felt a pop in the lower back.

Injured unhooked the chains that secured a car of gravel. He had his back to the car & the motorman & was attempting to open the page gate so the motorman could pull a car of gravel off the cage. The motorman thought the injured was signaling for him to pull forward, but the injured wasn't. The injured was pinned between the car & gate, causing a fracture to his back.

THE WASH PLANT OPERATOR WAS CLEARING FROZEN MATERIAL OFF A ROLLER GANG WITH A HAMMER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND THE HAMMER BECAME CAUGHT IN THE ROLLER. THE HAMMER AND THE OPERATORS RIGHT HAND WERE PINCHED CAUSING ABRASIONS AND CUTS TO THE RIGHT HAND AND THUMB.

While setting up the wet hole trailer, I lifted a crib block & threw it under the trailer.

Employee was working on a shuttle car using a chain ratchet. The ratchet slipped and the employee fell back against the shuttle car hurting his lower back.

While dismounting dozer, slipped and fell to the ground

While getting out of a scoop, the EE slipped and fractured his right hip.

Employee was carrying a 20' chain link fence panel up from the bottom of a settling pond when he heard a pop and felt pain from his left calf. Reliance released him to restricted duty - left calf strained.

A piece of loose rock fell from between roof bolts & hit the man on the hand cutting his palm on his left hand.

The EE was exiting the track hoe when the door blew shut causing a minor wound the his R leg just below the knee area. The injury exacerbated an existing condition causing infection. The employee didn't tell the site supervisor until 3/15 and it was not reported until 3/16.

Employee operating a piece of equipment, went over bump struck hand on machine .

Miner stepped over guarding to dislodge rock stuck in control door and got foot caught between running head roller and scraper resulting injuries to left foot

EE was getting out of his coal truck to clean his windows after crossing the truck wash. He said his foot slipped off the bottom truck step landing hard on the ground. He said he fell backwards landing on his right hip. He had severe pain in that hip. He was taken to Harlan ARH emergency room, x-rayed and diagnosed with a large contusion, no broken bones.

While employee was pulling a piece of 6"" plastic pipe approx 50' in length, by hand, down hill, the pipe struck a rock causing it to bounce into the air and the metal flange to strike the employee's left ankle. This resulted in a fracture to the ankle.

Employee stated that while bending a 5' resin bolt over the ATRS of the roof bolt machine, the bolt slipped and caused him to strain a muscle in the back of his neck.

EE was dropping belt magnet. At a point the magnet tilted and EE fell. EE did have a safety lanyard on. After the accident we found the hook on the lanyard to be twisted and bent. At the point where it was hooked. EE received six broken ribs, laceration to his face and head resulting is sutures.

EE was using his right foot to rake material onto the line curtain to tighten the line curtain and strained his right knee.

employee welding/air arcing near another welder; realized late that evening (about 10:00 pm) that he had flash burn in both eyes-went to emergency room about 11:30 pm and went to eye doctor next day for follow up treatments

The injured employee was standing on the outby corner of the #4 entry at XC-58 on the MMU 001-0 working section. While waiting on the continuous mining machine to be repaired, the injured was struck by a falling rock. The rock fell from the mine roof which measured approximately 8.5 feet high. The rock measured ~ 4' x 2' x 0-4"" thick.

Burned finger while cutting, was using PPE

EE tripped & fell walking from parking area to bottom. He hung his foot in something didn't know what it was. He hit his left shoulder and ribs.

Employee's shuttle car was stuck on the dump due to losing power. Employee was attempting to hook a chain to shuttle car and scoop when the scoop struck Employee's left leg. Employee had a small puncture wound and bruising. Employee was transported by EMS to CAMC General for evaluation. Xrays were negative.

Employee was jacklegging and when raising leg it stopped and suddenly raised upward striking employee in mouth and right side of face. This resulted in complex right lower lip laceration, right cheek laceration, depressed fracture anterior wall right Maxillary Sinus, fractured teeth

Employee was walking in direction to the crossbelt analyzer and passed close to the kiln inlet seal located on the ground floor and step on a small pile of limestone material spilled (aprox 14""). The pile of material was hot inside and the material enter the boots causing 2nd degree burns to the back of the ankles.

EE was installing a primary support when a rock hit the ground and rolled into his left foot and ankle.

Employee stated that while lifting the continuous miner cable to remove it from the shuttle car roadway he felt a pain in his left shoulder resulting in a strain.

Employee was crawling through mandoor while a co-worker was holding the man door open. Co-worker accidentally lost hold of the mandoor causing it to slam down on employee's right lower leg causing a fracture.

Tearing down & moving auger, worked on 3/8/2012, called in 3/9/2012, saying back was swollen & aching.

While employee was operating excavator, he felt something on his face, swatted it away, and returned to work the next day with the right side of his face swollen.

EE was moving loader in the reverse direction and hit the embankment causing an injury to his neck. The EE also lifted or carried (2) 5-gallon containers of oil, straining his neck.

Received medical report on 4/13/2012 that an injury occurred to employee that stated that he had climbed upon a scoop to adjust the ampere setting on a bonder welder and fell to the mine floor as he was getting off of scoop. Employee stated that he fell on his back.

Employee was standing at long wall shield 140 when the longwall had it first fall behind the shields of the new longwall. The air pressure pushed the employee into the side of the pan line on his left side. Employee did not start missing time until 03/20/2012.

Employee was hanging cable and stretched to put cable on j-hook and felt pain in his left shoulder. Employee started losing time for the first time on 12/30/2015.

Tightening crib on inby side of can, when outby crib fell and struck right pinky finger.

Employee was washing off motor and bent over to spray bottom motor deck when he felt pain in his lower back.

Employee placed his right hand in a pinch point area of the roller and boggie pins while trying to install a chain before performing work on the roller.

EE was attempting to extract a 30 ft pipe from the ground using a backhoe. The EE rigged the pipe with a 30' sling and attempted to pull the irrigation pipe out of the ground, while attempting this the rigged end of the pipe broke free striking the EE in the head when it entered the cab. The laceration required 7 stitches to close.

Employee was roof bolting when the bolter pulled up to the next roll of butts the bolter tire hit employee left ankle.

While walking across site, slipped and fell on ice, felt pain in lower back and right hip. Fell on Left hand. Mid-back and neck pain

EE was lifting large rock off of track with slate bar. pain progressively became worse over the next day, was seen at ER for back strain

Employee was attempting to remove an oil pan plug using pliers, the pliers slipped and his little finger on right hand hit the oil pan fracturing it. Employee was seen by a physician and had surgery performed and pin placed in finger.

EE was lifting a piece of scrap steel when his partner dropped his end the piece then fell from the EE's hands striking him on the foot.

A scoop was cleaning a crosscut to permit travel down the beltline, the scoop bucket hooked into a piece of 3"" water line, causing the water line to swing around and strike the employee on the lower right leg.

Employee looked at Arc from welder while holding a piece of metal to be welded. Resulting in flash burn of both eyes.

Employee was hanging miner cable when he felt a pain in his lower back. He has continued to work his regular scheduled shifts. On 4-27-12 he visited his Dr. and was given an immobilization device and continues to work his scheduled shifts.

While removing a shaft from a froth cell, travel dolly got hung up. When employee went around front of cell to free dolly, employee's lanyard got caught on the reducer shaft causing employee to be pulled into the reducer.

EE was operating a 627G scraper when he hit a rough spot in the road and strained his lower back. Taken to hospital via pickup truck.

Employee states he was holding onto a piece of steel while another employee was welding it into place and although he turned his head, he reports ""flash burns"" to both eyes.

Employee was tramming miner out from cut when a rock fell from roof and hit him on the head.

Carrying a box of water jugs, turned and began walking then tripped on a piece of coal or in a hole causing a severe sprain to his right ankle.

Employee bent down to pick up a wheel chock and felt a pop in his back. He was put on restricted duty on 6/12/2012.

Employee indicates that while tightening wheel on truck, the wrench slipped, causing him to fall.

Pulling air hose when he felt pain in lower back.

Employee was hooking up a coolant hot start coupler. As he was pushing the coupler together he felt a pain in his left shoulder. He was taken to the doctor for evaluation. The doctor prescribed medication and released him to return to work. Further evaluation to follow.

He was working on a PC 220 final drive - hopped off the hoe and landed on both feet approximately 2 feet from track to ground. When he jumped down off of the hoe he hurt his RIGHT knee. He said the RIGHT knee popped. He said he did not think it was bad enough to report.

EE arrived at the work site prior to the start of his shift. EE proceeded to head towards the mechanic shop EE parked his car in a location that had been plowed last week it was not the designated parking area. The EE got out of his car and proceeded to walk over an area of accumulated snow and ice. While doing so lost his footing and fell on his side.

Employee was operating the 992 Loader. Just as the sun was rising, the employee attempted to clean the window when he fell to the ground, injuring his back. Other operators saw came to assistance and stabilized the employee until outside medical services arrived, who transported the employee to the local hospital for evaluation

Employee was lifting a 8' timber into a scoop bucket when he strained his abdomen, this resulted in the employee having to have hernia surgery.

Employee was installing a water ring in the drum on the long wall shearer. Employee pick up the water ring and felt pain in his lower back.

Injured was walking down steps when he slipped landing on back

Employee was carrying 2 jennChem crib bags (24 lbs. each) to the installation location, put bags down and felt pain in his back.

EE was working to clear frozen coal from feeder when large charge of coal broke loose knocked EE off balance while falling in feeder EE caught his ring finger on left hand on something sharp and cut it requiring 9 stitches.

Building Stop Blocking. Air tugger fell causing a laceration to the front of leg down to ankle and impacted his foot.

EE was walking around haul truck during lunch break on the evening shift and stepped on a rock near the front of his truck...the rock ""rolled"" under his foot causing him to lose balance and fall...as he fell his right foreleg was pinned under his body...x-ray indicated fracture of ankle...he will be off work for several weeks and is scheduled to retire 04/06/12.

Miner was cleaning the catwalk on the scalper when a rock came of CV-02 belt and struck him in the right foot. The damage to his right foot not completely known at this time but he is walking on it with brace

Employee was moving firewood as part of site clean-up when he felt a sharp pain in his back and down his leg.

Employee climbed up ladder to tighten tube strap. He lost his footing on the ladder and slipped. Falling onto the ground.

Employee was unloading a distribution box off of a utility belt ride by himself, felt pain in groin area. Cause is improper lifting procedures and not getting assistance, PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/system was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor. This person worked after the incident and now is off work for the injury as of 3/17/2012.

Employee was working on screening plant and a softball size rock fell off and struck the top of his left foot.

A mantrip with 8 employees was traveling outby on the 2A travelway at the end of the their working shift. A scoop was traveling inby with a slinger duster attached to the front of the bucket. The mantrip was coming down a hill and hit the scoop causing numerous injuries to the employees in the mantrip.

A mantrip was traveling outby on the 2A at the end of their working shift. A scoop was traveling inby with a slinger duster attached to the front of the bucket. The mantrip was coming down a hill and hit the scoop causing numerous injuries to the employees in the mantrip.

A mantrip with 8 employees was traveling outby on the 2A travelway at the end of the their working shift. A scoop was traveling inby with a slinger duster attached to the front of the bucket. The mantrip was coming down a hill and hit the scoop causing numerous injuries to the employees in the mantrip.

A mantrip with 8 employees was traveling outby on the 2A travelway at the end of their working shift. A scoop was traveling inby with a slinger duster attached to the front of the bucket. The mantrip was coming down a hill and hit the scoop causing numerous injuries to the employees in the mantrip.

A mantrip was traveling outby on the 2A at the end of their working shift. A scoop was traveling inby with a slinger duster attached to the front of the bucket. The mantrip was coming down a hill and hit the scoop causing numerous injuries to the employees in the mantrip.

Employee was helping mechanic, said his back started hurting. The employee did not report this until 3-3-12. Went to the doctor started missing time on 3-4-12. Returned to word on 3-8-12.

Employee was cleaning(shoveling), when he slipped and twisted his right knee.

Unloading block from scoop bucket, threw one out of bucket felt sharp pain in right shoulder. PPE not a factor, compliance rules/regs not a factor, mining equipment/system was not a factor, miner concentration was a factor.

IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND THE SURFACE OF THE EQUIPMENT WAS WET.

Worker was unloading roof bolts from bolt car when car rolled pinching him against rib.

A mantrip with 8 employees was traveling outby on the 2A travelway at the end of their working shift. A scoop was traveling inby with a slinger duster attached to the front of the bucket. The mantrip was coming down a hill and hit the scoop causing numerous injuries to the employees in the mantrip.

EE was walking up steps to guard house, tripped and fell, fell onto porch, hitting her right shoulder.

Employee alleges he was pulling on a pry bar to loosen a chain and the bar slipped and hit him in the nose. The employee went to the Dr. on 03/06/12 and we were then informed on 03/07/12 that his nose was fractured.

EE came in on 4/19/12 said he had been to Dr. and that the Dr. wanted to do surgery on back as the result of a fall on 3/1/12.EE missed work on 3/12 & 3/26 but did not report it due to an injury. On 3/1/12 EE stepped in a hole and fell backwards but did not miss any work or go to a doctor at that time. EE worked until 4/19/12. W.C.reviewing

During snowstorm, employee was walking across yard to get a shovel, slipped and fell on his back.

Employee stated that he stepped off the back of the bolter to hang a curtain and when he stepped off, he stepped into a water hole and onto a rock rolling his left ankle.

Installing 12 foot cable bolt at intersection of # 3 entry and #2 crosscut. Miner failed to remove hand from pinch point between boom and pod. Five stitches applied to fifth digit on right hand laceration. Further treatment applied on 3/02/2012 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Hand surgery was performed by Dr. Glock to reset his nail bed on fifth digit on right hand.

Operator was climbing up the steps of a Cat 773 water truck when he lost his grip causing him to fall back to the ground. He tried to break the fall by throwing his arm back and fractured his wrist when he hit the ground.

LIFTING A SLAB/BLOCK OF STONE, THE CORNER BROKE, JUMPED BACK TO AVOID BLOCK CRUSHING LEG, PULLED MUSCLE IN UPPER THIGH.

While backing bolter out #6 entry, there was a rock in the roadway in the intersection. The bolter was trammed onto the rock and when the machine dropped off the rock it jolted the employee's lower back. Employee was transported to CAMC General Division for evaluation.

employee was assisting with changing screens at a screening plant when his right arm/shoulder got a pain.

EE was operating a 785 Caterpillar when a fire erupted. Flames were blocking the escape ladder so the employee jumped from the catwalk a distance of about 14 feet.

Employee was roof bolting in #3 face and a small sharp piece of rock rolled off of the rib and struck him on top of his left foot.

The employee was working on bolting supplies on the bolter when he twisted his right hand. This twisting action caused a fracture of the 4th metacarpal bone of the right hand.

While lifting 57"" lock ring off of lock stand, slipped out of hands and lost control. When lock ring hit the ground, caused a split in the ring to open and close on employee's hand, Resulting in cuts to both sides of left index finger.

Employee was cleaning a screen near a conveyor. Employee stood up abruptly hitting his head on a nearby support beam. Employee suffered a laceration requiring stapling to close the wound. Employee was instructed to take off 1 day before returning to work with restrictions.

While walking on the ground surface from one piece of equipment to another he fell.

EE was grinding in the shop and he was wearing safety glasses and a welding helmet and he felt something go into his eye. He used Visine and thought it came out. A couple days later he told his supervisor he thought it was still in there and reported it to the safety manager. He then went to the eye doctor and medical doctor and had the material removed.

Injured on 3/30/12 loading material into loader bucket and foot was smashed under bucket. The emp. was evaluated @ ER and no med. treatment was administered and the injury was limited to bruising only. On 5/17/12 the emp. returned to the Dr. and a walking cast was applied. We feel this now meets the definition of med. treatment, therefore we are submitting this report as required.

4 man crew was rewinding a belt after prepping ends. 1 man was operating the winder while two helpers insured the belt wound onto the roll uniformly. Injured worker spotted a rock on the belt that he thought would damage the belt when wound onto the roll. He stepped onto the belt to kick the rock, his foot was caught pulling his leg in and fracturing his fibula.

While employee was climbing ladder on the haul truck his left hand slipped from the handrail and employee lost his grip falling to the ground fracturing his left ankle.

Prep plant lost power.Plant operator(certified electrician)found the breaker tripped at main transformer on top floor of plant.He checked area,phase monitor,etc.and reset breaker.As he was closing door, an electrical flash occurred causing slight and severe burns to left hand; slight burns to left side of face and neck; and right hand.(Locking pin fell from door onto power phase).

Employee was gathering bolts off of a pallet that was on the floor. When the employee stepped off of the pallet the employee stepped on an air hose that was laying on the floor. Employee rolled right ankle causing a strain/sprain.

Haul truck XXR-611 was descending the Reona pad loaded. XXR-611 breached the left side berm on the second 90 degree corner. The truck continued to moved across the flat and came to rest against the berm of another haul road.

Strained lower back pulling a conveyor belt.

EE was throwing rocks into the hopper and felt a pop in his left arm. X-rays taken and MRI scheduled but suspect left shoulder strain.

Employee was removing cutting blade from a loader bucket when the blade fell on his left foot from 2 1/2 ft in the air, fracturing the foot in two places.

The employee was doing the walk around inspection of a haul truck when he slipped and turned his ankle causing an avulsion fracture on his left foot.

While installing a right front tire on a Cat 769 haul truck, the spacer bar fell on mechanic's left middle finger causing a laceration and fracture to the finger.

Miner was cutting plastic sheeting on a table saw and using a piece of lumber to push and guide sheeting through the saw. The board the Miner was using slipped which caused his hand to contact the moving saw blade. Miner received lacerations to his middle and index fingers.

Employee was scrapping an old 475C Loader, cutting what's called a ""dog bone"" which supports the quick tach. When cut through, quick tach fell about 6"", pinning employee's left foot underneath. It smashed his steel toed boot and fractured four of his toes on his left foot. Scrapping metal was new to employee, mainly runs trim drill @ Charcoal.

EE was pulling the tailpiece with the scoop when the chain broke hitting EE's Right Index Finger--EE was wearing gloves.

EE was standing beside operators compartment, he was watching another EE drill a hole to install roof support. A rock fell from the slopes roof and struck him in the right shoulder.

Chipping dried clay from back of jaw crusher in preparation to change jaws.

A piece of rock struck him on the lower part of his left leg, which resulted in a fracture of the small bone in that part of the leg.

Shoveling under crusher when back went out.

On March 26th a section boss was putting up a center line when he twisted his left knee. He continued to work until May 21st when he had surgery, the employee missed 5 days but is now on restricted duty.

He was carrying a bedrail on his shoulder and felt pain in his right shoulder over time. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation #8049154 and submits this report solely to terminate the citation.

Employee was bent over pounding out screens with a 5 pound hammer. When he stood up, he felt pain in his lower back.

Employee was installing a 500 lb. raw mill door with another worker. After taking it off the hoist onto door frame, he attempted to use a pry bar to line up the bolt on door hinge. As he was prying it, the door slipped off door frame and fell onto top of foot.

The employee was riding on rubber tired mantrip when the wheel hit a piece of belt structure causing the structure to flip up and hit the employee in the back.

EE was walking out of plant when he tripped and struck door with his left shoulder. EE wanted to wait a few days to see if the pain would go away but it didn't, EE was taking to seek treatment on 3-26-12. EE has been on light duty since 7/11. EE has had an MRI done on his left shoulder and seeing another doctor about his rotator cuff.

Employee was positioning a stone on the splitter when the stone flipped up hitting his thumb against the splitter. Left thumb laceration and fracture.

EE's foot slipped while working on D11 dozer causing him to fall forward hitting left side of chest on the grab iron causing injury to chest.

EE strained himself while he was lying on a creeper adjusting the front brakes on a forklift. The straining resulted in a hernia. This incident is being reported March 29, 2012 which is within ten days of seeking medical attention.

EE reached to grab handrails to board the platform on his haul truck, as he was stepping up his foot slipped off the rung causing him to extend his shoulder. EE was taken to the clinic and released back work with restrictions.

Lifting rock prop onto unit with 2 people on each side repetitively. Reliance diagnosis umbilical hernia.

Employee was struck in the right shoulder by a steel roof jack

Employee was walking down the hill from the change house when he tripped and fell.

Miner was bolting in 4-5 entry when a section of roof fell out and came back under the canopy, hitting his left side.

Installing new training idler on the conveyor, the idler slipped down the frame of the conveyor a few inches and struck employee in the elbow.

*****reported 4/17/12*****packing bags, boxes, & buckets up steep hill, strained groin.

EE was roof bolting on 3/19/2012. A piece of rib fell and hit his left ankle. He did not want an ambulance and just went home. The next day on 3/20/2012 at 3:30PM he went to a clinic and was diagnosed with a broken ankle. Tough guy.

Employee was crawling in cable tray pulling fiber optic cable and upon completion he felt some stiffness in his knees and felt he may have hyper extended his knee. On March 26, employee began to experience more discomfort in his knee. He went in and got an MRI and was diagnosed with a partially torn meniscus.

Installing bottom roller pinched finger ask to take after personal days. Found out 3/26/12 they wanted to put some stitches in.

Attempting to clear rock jam in cone, flipped a 1000 lb rock and landed on left foot.

Rigging pipe that was on the floor, with a chain hoist to move to hoist well. Pipe rolled over while hooking up chain hoist up to it and pinched leg between another pipe.

Employee suffered a broken thumb when he tried to loosen material with a pry bar from the primary crusher that had become plugged.

Maint. needed to be performed in quarry, so production supervisor fueled welder which was mounted in back of pick-up truck. When finished he stepped down from back of pick-up with his right leg. Once his right foot was one foot from ground he stepped down and felt pain in his right knee.

Stepped on uneven surface, or rock, and sprained ankle

Employee was climbing a ladder.

EE was moving bolter machine when he bent down to pick up cable and slipped. He put his hand on top of operator deck to steady himself. As the machine trammed forward it traveled over a high spot and caught his hand between the deck and roof requiring stitches in fingers.

Employee strained shoulder/rotator cuff lifting drill steel from a pick-up. An initial visit to Md. place EE on restricted lifting and physical therapy-but resulted in no lost time or change in duties. After no significant improvement with physical therapy-an MRI was ordered 4/23/12-surgery performed 6/14/2012.

He was on the welding truck to turn the welder off when he stepped off his knee gave away. EE didn't want any medical at that time he felt it would be ok. He continue to work but didn't feel it was getting any better when he came in on 8/13/12. So he didn't see a doctor till 8/13/12

Employee was wrenching on a bolt when he felt something pop in his left elbow.

Employee was working in the shop on a 773 Cat truck. He was working on the motor when he bent down to do the work and his knee popped.

EE was retracking a motor with a lifting jack when he felt a tightness in his abdominal area. Later, he was turning a trolley pole when he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdominal area. This employee did not miss any work until 3/19/2012.

Employee was lowering a dragline roller weighing 800 lbs. onto tub with a come-a-long and nylon strap. The roller and strap slipping pinning his left pinky finger between the roller and strap.

Walking from Spider Line sprained his knee.

employee was stacking block in the bucket when one block from the top of the pile came down and fractured his finger

Employee was pulling himself into Mack truck when he felt pain in his left shoulder. Employee was sent for an MRI and did not miss any time from work until 3/19/2012 when it was determined is was a tear in his shoulder.

While employee was walking down stairs, he missed a step and partially fell off balance stretching right knee forward. After catching himself with handrails, he noticed severe pain in knee.

The injured employee was jarred when the fuel truck he was operating hit a pot hole. On 3/27/12 an Orthopedic specialist diagnosed him with a tear in a lumbar disc and would not allow him to return to work.

Miner complained of knee pain, it was found out that he had been having knee pain for a while. During investigation it was determined the area was free of loose rock and had a level walking surface. Miner was walking to the buggy with normal walking patterns when he went to take a step on his left foot and his knee popped out aggravating a non traumatic undetermined injury.

While training back drill pipe onto the rod truck, the EE lost his footing on the pipe laying on the truck. He fell onto the standard on the bed of the rod truck. He sustained bruising to his ribs on the right side.

EE kneeling on conveyor putting skirting on load out belt, EE stood up and felt/heard crack in knee.

The man was stepping off a belt crossover when he lost his footing and twisted his ankle.

Employee complained of pain in elbows, forearms, and hands but was unable to pinpoint a specific incident. Dr. diagnosis is tendonitis. Employee placed on modified duty with lifting, gripping, squeezing, and push/pull restrictions.

Injured fell about 5 Ft. from the ladder he was working from. He was at the 92"" Screen Tower laying out holes to move a beam when the feet of the ladder slipped, and he fell to the ground landing on the left foot then rolled to the right landing on his hip/tail bone.

While performing PM service per work order; Transmission Oil Sampling. Service Mechanic was attempting to attach sampling bottle to port, cock R. Elbow and same Elbow was struck by a direct drive cooling fan. Resulting injury was a 1 inch laceration. Work was stopped and worker sent for Medical Attention.

A piece of fly metal embedded in the employee's right arm.

Employee was removing a guard on some equipment with a 15 inch crescent wrench. The wrench slipped off of the nut and his right middle and ring fingers were pinched.

Employee was bolting on right side of bolter #3. He stated that he had drilled his starter steel into the roof. He put the second drill steel in the box and was lining the 2 steel up. He bumped the feed up the bottom steel missed glancing over to the open jaws where the tip of his left thumb got crushed and tore off his thumb nail.

Mechanic slipped while checking maintenance issue with haul truck engine. He caught himself with his left arm causing a strain to his shoulder. Employee didn't seek medical attention at time of injury but later requested to be seen by doctor and was diagnosed on 3-21-12 with a torn rotator cuff.

Employee was bending bolts when he felt something pop in his shoulder.

Employee just stepped off bus at mine site to go to work and there was rut in the ground. She stepped in the rut and fell, landing on both hands, injuring her wrist. Seen at clinic on follow up and there may be a dislocation. Referred to orthopedist.

Employee backed up to clean right side. It made a loop behind the miner. A car began to approach the continuous miner. Employee wanted to clean going in. He pulled the loop and cable handler over toward himself. As it flipped over a sliver penetrated and lacerated his right hand.

Bolter was hung up in mud in #4 entry, scoop was pulling bolter out and employee had his hand on top of his canopy. His hand was mashed between canopy and the top.

As employee stepped from stairs to ground level, he stepped on a rock, causing him to lose his balance, as employee caught his balance he had a strain in his lower back. This accident was not reported until 03-09-2012.

After participating in a daily toolbox and safety meeting, the employee left the line-out office and was walking to the equipment ready-line. The employee slipped and fell on the snow covered surface resulting in a knee injury.

EE was performing maintenance on the liner in the surge tunnel feeder. While using a pry bar to loosen the liner he felt a sting in his back. He did not request medical attention until April 9, 2012. He was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and placed on restricted duty.

slip stepping from step ladder onto the crane.

In response to Part 50 Audit 2-5-14. Welder was using his right knee to assist in lifting large piece of plate steel and felt knee ""pop"".

Employee was walking down steep stairs from Dragline. Employee tripped on on last stair, losing his balance. Employee twisted left knee on the ground.

Employee was swinging a sledge hammer to hit a wedge, missed the wedge, and hit his left pointer finger, resulting in a fractured finger.

Employee is complaining of shoulder pain. No specific incident. Prescribed Rx medication for pain and work restrictions on 4/2/2012 by plant physician.

EE was changing the bags out in the dust collection system. One of the bag and frame got caught in the main frame; he jerked the bag and frame. As a consequence, his finger nail is almost completely off. Employee was sent to the care center.

Employee was walking down a short decline about 10% grade when he stepped on loose gravel and slipped landing on his left side on top of his self rescuer that was attached to his belt. RTW on restricted duty.

The employee was moving a slusher. The Slusher caught on the wood deck floor causing the slusher to raise up approximately 12"" on one side. He released the slusher brake which allowed the slusher cable drum to free-spool out cable, which then allowed the Slusher to fall down onto his left foot.

Employee helping move kiln rig when a brick fell off of pallet and landed on his right hand. Fracture to middle and index fingers.