Mining Incidents in February 2015

The north highwall sloughed causing loose material to fall into the pit. Employees were removed the pit, MSHA was contacted. Mine supervision and Safety viewed the slough where it was discovered that the South highwall had sloughed after removal of equipment and personnel.

A Rockburst occurred near 15 stope. No damage was found. The miners in 15 stope were withdrawn due to precautionary measures.

While hoisting the LW shearer out of the mine on a dolly the shearer shifted and came partially off the dolly 800 feet from the top of the slope. The shearer was re-secured to the dolly and hoisted the rest of the way out of the slope at 7:00 PM of the same day.

Guides malfunctioned during inspection, were readjusted.

A non-injury accident occurred at this mine at 2:18 P.M. The slope hoist brake car sustained damage to the PLC control system and would no longer function in full capacity. All miners were removed from the entire underground portion of the mine.

There was a rock fall inby the loading point on the #1 unit MMU-002. The fall occurred in 9R and the intersection in 10 at cross cut 35 spad # 21+60. There was no interruption to ventilation, no one was inby the fall when it occurred and no one injured.

A Foremen traveled into the return and found a fall in #9 entry between spad # 4+20 and 5+00.

IGNITION - Occurred on mine floor while cutting bottom in the No. 1 entry on the No. 6 section when a frictional ignition occurred on the left side of the entry in the mine floor. The flame was orange in color and lasted 5 to 7 seconds. The miner crew backed miner up while leaving the water sprays on the continuous miner.

Euclid R40 haul truck caught fire after a hydraulic hose busted and sprayed onto the exhaust pipe causing a fire. It wasn't extinguished within 30 minutes. No one was injured in this fire

At 05:00, Mill operations started the #6 Calciner preheat process. At approximately 05:46 an explosion occurred in the unit causing extensive damage to the vessel and the building. No injuries or environmental impact occurred during this event.

The #9 elevator went down at 5:10PM. There was no one trapped at this time. After investigation it was found that there was a problem with the door switches. The elevator was fixed and running at 6:15PM.

No injury. Elevated methane reading was recorded while tripping in a drilling bit through a well head assembly.

Extremely cold temperatures causing faults in Emergency Elevator. Ice accumulation also.

At approx. 4:40 am, the elevator malfunctioned with one miner on it. The malfunction was due to extreme cold temperatures knocking the heater off and not allowing the fluids to go through the pump to cycle the system. There were no injuries or property damage due to this incident. The miner was able to exit the elevator on the surface at 5:50 am.

Service truck had pulled out of the pit area and the head lights went dim. Service operator pulled to the top of the hill to check the problem with the head lights. Once at the top of the hill he was checking the lights and noticed the truck was smoking from the rear of the truck. The truck started to burn on the back.

Hoist went down at 2:55 pm. Electricians were called and a burnt relay was found and repaired. Hoist was repaired at 3:35 pm. All employees were brought to shop area while repairs were being made.

Passengers in the preheater tower elevator could not open the inner door to exit the elevator on the second floor. The contact switch on the first floor door prevented the inner door on the car from opening.

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the 1st Northeast Mains. The fall area was 20' by 20' by 6.5'. The area is supported by 48"" fully grouted bolts and 8' cable bolts. The travelway and ventilation were not affected. At this time the fall area will not be cleaned up. MSHA has investigated this fall.

While drilling in GH 20 drillers were encountering gas and water. During routine air monitoring per drilling procedures drillers detected .26% CH4 at the designated monitoring area at U2

Roof fall discovered in break 23 between travel way and beltline on #1 mains. Fall was approximately 19 feet wide and 38 feet long and 6 feet high. Did not impede travel nor ventilation. Cribs and timers have been placed in area and dangered-off.

blown fuses on the hoist

3:45 am #31 Shaft began to freeze up due to ""Down Draft"" The hoist was taken out of service at that time. The mine department was contacted to reverse the ventilation to create an ""Up Draft"" to unfreeze the shaft. The shaft was inspected and released at 12:30 pm. MSHA was called back at 3:40 pm

An unintentional fall of the roof occurred on the A North panel. the fall occurred in the #3 entry Crosscut #4 neutral entry spad #145. It was 50 ft long, 18 ft wide and 6 ft high. This area has been cribbed off and dangered off. It will not be cleaned up.

Production Hoist would not move due to bad bearing temperature sensor. All employees evacuated to surface with no injuries or other issues. Employees reentered mine at 8:35 PM.

Passenger elevator stuck between floors. Elevator was overloaded. Elevator running at 8:50 PM. No one was hurt

An unintentional roof fall with no injuries occurred in the intersection of #6 heading at SS#24104 on 13 M Panel. The fall measured 30' long X 20' wide X 12' high. The fall does not affect travel or ventilation and will not be cleaned up.

On Friday 02/13/2015, 1 Lehigh Employee and 3 B&B Industrial Services employees were entrapped in the PreHeat Tower elevator, when it stopped between the 4th and 5th Floors. Employees were entrapped a total of 50 minutes.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the M3 TRAVELWAY AT X-CUT 123. Approximately 17' w x 16' l x x9' h

A highwall slough approximately 400 in length occurred in the C area box pit. Miners were removed from the pit for precaution.

At approx. 11:38 am, a roof fall above the anchorage was discovered in the 4 North B entry return at spad No. 59+64. The travel way was blocked and ventilation was interrupted. The area had been mined in 2013 and was supported with 6 ft. fully grouted resin bolts. Plans were made to re-route the return and re-establish ventilation. There were no injuries or property damage.

ROOF FALL - Occurred in the No. 3 and No. 4 entries on 12 section outby the last open cross cut. The rock fall was above the 6 feet resin bolts. The rock fall was approx. 40 feet long, 19 to 20 feet wide.

As the weekly examiner was making his airway he encountered an unplanned roof fall. The fall was located near survey station 4972 in the number one section left return. The fall was approximately twenty foot in length, sixteen foot in width, and two to three foot in thickness. The section was pulled as well as MSHA and state agencies notified.

Roof fall Number 6 Entry in the return airway 7,200 feet from the face. Fall will not be cleaned up. Entrance to fall is dangered off and supported as per roof control plan.

Smoke was reported in the developed underground space at 3:21am. The fire department responded but was unable to locate the source, although it was thought to be in the developed underground area. No miners were working underground. Mine management and Buckley Powder discovered the burned truck at approximately 8:30am and MSHA was notified at 8:36am.

MSHA inspector observed coal at #1 and #4 silos smoking and issued a K-order #8321634. A citation for not reporting the incident was issued, citation #8321634, for failure to report. No actual fire was observed. This is being reported to prevent further action against the operator.

IGNITION - Occurred on mine floor while cutting bottom rock in the No. 2 entry on the No. 6 section E10 tailgate entries. The flame burned approx. 7 to 10 seconds and was extinguished with a fire extinguisher.

There was a low voltage drop on the mon power feed line that caused the elevator to need to be reset.

A reportable roof fall occurred in E South Mains, Entry 3 at crosscut 19. The fall was approximately 15 feet high, 25 feet wide and 25 feet long, damaging the high voltage power cable and nitrogen line.

There was unplanned roof fall at #4-6th North Panel at spad 8+40, between #7-8 entries.

A non-injury roof fall was found at 10:10 PM. On 2/8/15 prior to sending workers to work on cleaning up a non-reportable fall that was not above anchorage, it was found that an area measuring approximately 6'x6' had fallen more ranging from approximately 6"" to 18"" above the anchorage. This was immediately reported to the MSHA hot line.

A roof fall occurred on the longwall #2 to 1 crosscut as the longwall retreated past the intersection. Did not affect ventilation or travel.

The hoist car went down due to an electrical issue. There was no one trapped at the time of the incident. It was found that there was a wire off in the control panel. The issue was fixed and the hoist care was up and running at 3:30 PM.

A roof fall was discovered in the tailgate panel #4 travelway at 9:27pm. The fall was located at 61 crosscut intersection. The fall measured approx. 20 feet long and 10 feet in height. The fall had initially been bolted with 8' torque tension bolts. The limestone typically present in the anchorage zone of 8' bolt had thinned out in this area.

The Elevator came out of guide rods on the bottom of the shaft. We shut down the elevator and examined for damages and tested for function.

Refuse Pile adjacent to the shop washed in and onto the shop floor about 2"" deep. This occurred in a 50 year rain storm.

The 3 North #6 escape capsule was out of service due to ice forming on the rails and wheels.

The hoist was inoperable from 12:00 am to 12:35 am with and electrical problem. The ""roll-back"" sensor would not function.

The 8 haulage elevator, our secondary escape way, hover travel switch lock into place, causing the elevator to stop movement. The elevator was operational at 8:24pm

A roof fall occurred on the #1 unit working section in the face of #5 entry measuring 5 feet high by 25 foot long by 16 foot wide. This area was bolted with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts and 9 foot cable bolts.

Unplanned Roof Fall in old works. 2 Right panel of 1 North. The fall extended for 2 crosscuts approximately 160 feet in length, 20 feet wide and 6 feet in height. Spad location 1660 and extends to spad 1653. Does not affect ventilation. Cribs were built and the approaches to the fall were dangered off.

An unplanned roof fall occurred near spad 3168 in area mined by previous operator. It measured 80'LX15'WX6'H. No persons were injured. No ventilation affected. No escapeways affected. All three approaches have been cribbed and dangered off and no further actions will be taken

The small two man hoist stopped approximately 750 feet from the surface due to the control cable coming in contact with the guide roller on the hoist.

Slope car was taken out of service during inspection. The speed switches would not operate. There was a cable pulled out of the switch. The car was removed from service, the switch was repaired and the car was put back in service. This incident started at 3:40 PM and ended at 5:30 PM. There was no one trapped or injured during this incident.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the feeder line of the #1 Unit in #8 entry intersection approximately 3 stopping lines outby the right LOB at survey spad 4383. Height of fall was approximately 4-7' and width and length was respectively 20x20'.

On 2/3/2015 a roof fall was discovered in the 2 West Mains air course where miners do not normally work or travel. The fall was located in an intersection at break 16.

An unintentional roof fall has occurred at the intersection of spad 12666 #7 entry Ellis Creek Sub Mains. The roof fall was approximately 20ft x 20ft x 4ft. There were no injuries or equipment involved.

The bottom outer doors of the elevator would not close. A problem with the door linkage was discovered and repaired. The elevator was back in operation at 1:30 am.

Employee became stuck at the 5th floor landing of the 1141 passenger elevator. Call was made to elevator company to retrieve employee. Employee exited elevator at 10:50 AM.

EE was pulling heavy cable from an old cable tray that was being replaced when he felt a twinge across his mid-section. EE continued to feel worse as the shift proceeded. EE has an umbilical hernia.

EE was in the process of throwing a rock dust bag over his shoulder when he felt a cramp in his chest. Initial report was a ""report only"". EE then requested to see a doctor. It was found EE suffered a hernia(un-repaired) which has a standard charge of 50 days LTA. EE is working and had no true lost time. Received doctors results on 2/28/2015.

Employee was hanging mesh near the tip of a longwall shield during the preparation of finishing up a panel. Employee hung a piece of mesh on a hook told another employee to set the shield tight. He then stepped back a few steps and laid his hand on the side of the adjacent shield. As the first shield set three fingers on his right hand were caught between the two shields.

Injured employee was pulling fence off of a supply trailer and while he was pulling the fence, he lacerated the end of his finger.

Injured was hooking up a supply trailer and smashed his pointer finger in between the tongue of the trailer and the hitch.

Employee was removing a loosened nut by hand when the pipe shifted pinching his right index finger between the nut and the Victaulic clamp. DX right index finger partial amputation.

EE was attempting to repair the column feed pump that was located in the basement of the prep plant. Another EE pushed the large sprocket & belt while EE pulled the belt toward him. While doing this, he looked away from the belt & got his finger caught in between the cogged V belt & drive pulley. He immediately jerked his hand out when he felt his finger become pinched.

Rock being transported to dump area was lodged in truck tailgate. When employee was attempting to remove the tailgate he injured his fingers.

Miner was lifting a jackleg and felt a burning pain in his belly button.

The employee slipped and fell off of a ladder while descending it landing on his r-foot, left side. The employee worked without medical treatment until March 9th.

A miner trammed his excavator over the berm and edge of the 60 feet high bench, falling to the quarry floor below.

Employee was walking along the rib line on the long wall headgate area, the rib rolled out and pinned him against the corner of the head drive.

Employee had chemical contact to right eye.

While making a splice on F25 belt, employee was holding the belt clamp in place when the belt tension was released. The clamp moved and his right index finger became caught between the clamp and the belt structure.

Grinding on a piece of metal when a piece of metal few in his right eye.

While traveling to section in battery powered ride the breaker knocked and the ride rolled backwards and into the corner of the rib. Hyperextension of the left foot causing fracture to the 2nd metatarsal bone.

Employee was hooking up 6 empty cars in 9 west spur coupled cars hooked up safety ropes. Employee bent down to remove wheel skids cars rolled and caught finger between wheel and skid.

Employee hit his head on highline and felt pain in his neck. Employee started missing 03-05-15.

Employee injured his left shoulder while attempting to pull & swing open a steel door on a storage trailer. The case lead to time off from work because the employee required surgery in May 2015.

This multiple injury employee stated that as she was unloading an oxygen tank near the slope bottom, she felt a pull in her groin area. This accident occurred because the employee failed to wait until she could obtain assistance in unloading the oxygen tank. She did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. She had on her appropriate PPE.

Employee was backing a diesel ride into the tool shack and his tool pouch hung on the door of the shack, pulling him around catching his foot between the diesel ride and door.

Employee was moving a ware iron from a shipping box to a pallet. Felt pain in his back.

Employee slipped on ice in parking lot while coming into work. Employee had not clocked into work.

The employee was installing a roller frame on a PC2 Table. When He lift the frame, he twisted to maneuver it into place and heard/felt a pop in his hip and pain in his back.

Employee was walking to office when he slipped on ice and obtained an ankle fracture.

Employee was cleaning last cross cut with a scoop when he ran over a bucket of plaster. The bucket burst and some of the material hit him in his right eye.

Employee was installing a concrete brattice and as he was aligning the brattice block, he smashed his left hand/fingers between blocks. He started missing time on 3-2-15.

Employee was unloading steel plate from forklift when he felt discomfort in lower back during the task.

The miner was getting out of the operators deck of a scoop car when he twisted his right knee. The miner did not start to lose time until May 06, 2015. The following were not a factor: Rules, regulations, protective devices, clothing, training, proficiency, attitude.

Employee dismounted his loader to check the coal and slipped on ice and fell straining his right shoulder. Employee was treated at Health Plus on 2/28/2015, 3/23/2015, 4/16/2015, and 4/30/2015 by Dr. Employee was taken off work 5/1/2015 with a contusion to his right shoulder and referred to an orthopedic specialist.

The employee was walking across the rail haulage and tripped over one side of the rail and struck his lower leg on the rail on the other side. The employee suffered a contusion as a result of the incident. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations, equipment, skills, clothing, proficiency. attitude may have been a factor.

EE was using a Bobcat walk behind loader for clean up when his left hand was pinched between the machine and the cement wall. He was evaluated by a Physician after the event and diagnosed with a fracture to his left middle finger. He took himself off for his next scheduled shift due to the need for pain medication. He has returned to work.

Employee was shoveling coal near the truck scales and twisted his upper body resulting in a back strain. The employee had returned from back surgery with no restrictions the month prior (1/14/15). Employee didn't inform management until 3/1/15. Employee was evaluated on 3/2/15 and missed first shift on 3/3/15. This is a lost time accident.

Employee exited his tire truck and stepped onto packed snow and ice covered ground located at the old truck line. Upon stepping on the ground, he slipped and fell landing on his hip and attempted to catch himself with his hand. This caused a sprain to the right wrist which required a splint.

Employee was cleaning up spilled rocks under conveyor. A piece of limestone weighing approx 14 ½ lbs fell approx 35 feet from above, struck him on his hard hat knocking it off employee remained conscious and requested a medical evaluation. Was driven by supervisor to a medical facility. Diagnosis is a mild concussion.

Individual was standing beside scoop bucket at the supply car location. Due to lack of concentration his foot slipped and at the same time the scoop drifted forward pinning the right leg between the scoop bucket and supply car.(Deep bruise to lower leg.) This did involve equipment and personnel safety of the individual in a Red Zone Area. Personal safety items were being utilized.

The miner was walking down the longwall face and rolled his ankle. The miner suffered a strain/sprain as a result of the incident. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations, skills, proficiency, equipment, clothing. Attitude may have been a factor.

After exiting fork lift the employee slipped and fell causing legs to spread in different directions. Causing abdomen/groin strain.(Lost time as of 03/13/2015). Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Miners proficiency and job skills may been a factor.

Individual was not concentrating when dismounting BT-3 Battery ride. When stepping out of vehicle the left knee gave out causing him to roll the left ankle and fall on the left knee, (fractured knee cap). It did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills, training or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

Employee was pulling shuttle car cat-head up the entry during a power/belt move when he began to experience pain in his lower back area.

The miner was attempting to pry-up on a track rail with a stone bar. When the employee applied up-pressure he strained his back. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations, skills, equipment, clothing, or protective devices. Attitude may have been a factor.

While doing rehab work employee was running miner when a rock was thrown 5' past miner striking victim in the left foot. Cause of the accident was 8' bolt caught bit lug and threw rock rearward. PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/systems was a factor, compliance rules/regs was not a factor, miner proficiency may have been a factor.

Employee was putting a bolt in a hole he had drilled when he felt his shoulder pop and felt a sharp pain.

Employee had noticed that air hose was loose. He tried to tighten the hose. The hose came apart and fractured his right forearm.

EE was operating the continuous miner in the #1 entry of MMU007 when a piece of carbide flew out of the head of miner & struck ee in neck. It made a cut approx. 3/4"" long & went into the skin of his neck. EE was treated the next day at Lexington. He was taken to hospital the evening of the accident but couldn't be transported to Lexington sooner due to inclement weather.

While working inside of CM-720 mill, coal dust ignited causing burns to his right side face and hands of three workers.

While working in coal mill, coal dust ignited causing burns to three workers.

The Operator was operating a loader. After shutting down the Loader, he was climbing down the ladder to the ground. He had his lunch box and jacket in this hand. While climbing down he fall from the ladder hitting his head on the ground. He was unconscious for approximately 2 minutes and had a cut on the back of his head.

Employee was carrying an elbow and slipped on the ice and his leg slipped out on him.

Employee was descending a flight of stairs when he fell, sliding all the way to the bottom and resulting in injury to his lower back.

EE was helping to work on the right rear tire assembly. The operator in the tire handler was pushing the components together, while under pressure the left side retaining plate popped off, striking EE in the left knee after which it wrapped around his knee hitting the tire balancer, bouncing off it striking the back of EE's left leg.

While working in coal mill, coal dust ignited causing burns to three workers.

Employee was walking to from work location and stepped on a 2 inch diameter black plastic pipe and rolled his ankle. The employee sprained his left ankle.

Employee was operating a dozer in the pit area and stopped to get out. As the employee stepped to the ground from the D-10 dozer steps, he twisted his body slightly and felt an slight pain in his back. The employee reported it to his supervisor. The following morning, the employee reported that his back was sore and he needed a day to rest.

Took short cut in parking area instead of walking on cleared graveled path. Slipped on ice and fell hurting back.

While performing maintenance on the El Jay crusher, a wrench (approximately 50 lbs) slipped and fell onto miner's right pinkie finger. Bleeding and immediate swelling occurred. Went to Emergency room which showed no breaks but a follow up with a hand specialist is needed to check for ligament or tendon damage.

Alleged - Employees was standing next to a cyclone feed pump. When he stumbled backwards striking left elbow on a machine guard or concrete floor. The employee was evaluated by a Physician and taken off of work.

Turned and hopped from step/rail approximately 2 feet high and back went out.

Employee was walking when he stepped into a hole and twisted his back. Note: Employee never missed work or sought treatment until his 02/27/15 shift.

Employee was stepping out of the operator's cab to clean the rear window on bulldozer when he slipped and fell from the equipment deck to the ground. This injury resulted in an ear laceration requiring sutures.

Employee was walking down the slope belt and slipped on some ice as he went to fall he tried to catch himself and stained his right shoulder. Employee started missing work on 7-9-15 to have shoulder surgery.

Individual was stepping off the front of the Fletcher Twin Boom Bolter. due to lack of concentration twisted the left foot and ankle, experiencing an abrasion to the outer foot. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills or attitude. All personal items were being utilized.

EMP DRIVING MANLIFT WHEN REAR WHEEL FELL INTO A HOLE CAUSING EMP TO BE THROWN DOWN INTO BASKET INJURING RIGHT KNEE. REPORTED BUT DID NOT GO TO DR AT THAT TIME. AS TIME PASSED, KNEE KEPT GETTING WORSE. HE DECIDED TO SEE DR AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AND ULTIMATELY HAD SURGERY RESULTING IN TIME LOST.

Individual was troubleshooting a de-energized power center. While cleaning carbon particles off of the Capacitor Bank,(disconnect throw), individual was shocked. He received burns to the palm of his right palm, and lower left calf of leg. It didn't involve any compliance issues, job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude.

Contract employee injured left knee while attempting to operate a switch which was difficult to move. The employee did not report the incident immediately but tried to self treat. Employee reported the incident on 02/25/2015.

Driver was inbound loaded with coal came around turn #4 on private haul road. Lost control of trailer & tractor sliding into ditch and over turned truck & trailer.

Ee was using a pry bar to adjust a piece of equipment. He felt a tearing sensation and pain in the right abdominal area. He was diagnosed with a torn muscle identified by CT scan and released to restricted duty. Further follow up on 02/23 resulted in the ee being put off work.

Our driver slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot by the stoker scale at Viper Mine. His right leg bent under his body when he fell and he landed on his right foot. Driver thought he was just sore and continued working, but went to the hospital the next morning and found out he had broken his ankle. Driver is off work but expected to return within a few weeks.

Employee was checking rockdust hose coming off of a manifold, just after he opened a ball valve to let air through, the hose came off of rockdust pipe hitting employees right hand causing fracture to hand.

While working inside Dust Collector baghouse, blowing off buildup dust got inside goggles and irritated miner's left eye.

Employee was repairing a stinger jack on a ram car. When he asked another operator to move the jack so he could trouble shoot the problem the jack retracted on his lower legs. His legs were not broken or lacerated. He was admitted later to the hospital for compartment syndrome. He began missing work on 02-23-2015

Employee was operating motor on track when he bumped his head.

A fully trained continuous miner operator helper was cleaning stone off the top of the continuous miner. He was using a sledge hammer to break large stones. He was standing on the mine floor and when he struck one stone another slid off the miner striking right foot on top of the metatarsal guard and side of the foot.

EE WAS REMOVING CHAIN FROM A LOWBOY AND FELT PAIN IN RT SHOULDER. EE REPORTED THE INCIDENT AS A REPORT ONLY INCIDENT. EE REQUESTED TO SEE DR. AND HAD APPOINTMENT ON 5/7/2015. DR. PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY STARTING 5/8/2015. THIS IS BEING SUBMITTED AS A MEDICAL TREATMENT (NDL). EE HAS NO LOST OR RESTRICTED DAYS. *EE worked till 2/26/16 when he had surgery on shoulder.

Welding spark flying into eye.

Worker was removing rock from the chopper and stacking it on a pallet when the pinkie finger on his right hand got caught between two rocks. This resulted in a mashed finger tip on his right hand pinkie finger.

While shoveling the #14 belt tailpiece, employee pulled something in the middle of his back. He finished the shift and it began to hurt worse on the ride outside.

Employee stepped on a rock walking down the East ramp of the rock dome causing him to slip and strain his left knee.

He was hitting the pat with the hammer and a piece of steel hit his left arm, steel went inside of the arm and it started to swell.

Employee was shoveling belt at the 1C Header, when he felt a pain in his back. He did not report this incident until 03/11/2015 and brought in a doctors excuse missing today (03/30/2015)

Employee was on top of open top railcar observing a maintenance task, when employee lost balance and fell over the edge of the railcar. Employee fell to the ground and sustained significant injuries.

A fully trained shuttle car operator was setting in the outby side of a mantrip which was stopped to allow traffic to switch out. The stopped mantrip was struck by another mantrip. No mechanical issues were found on the mantrips. This was the end of the shift and both mantrips were headed out of the mine.

The injured was operating one of the two buses that helped push a broken down tram into a side track on 18 rt section. The injured stepped out of the operators compartment of the No. 3 bus when he stepped on the side of a water line that was beside the bus. The injured twisted his right ankle, causing a fracture to his ankle.

I.E. was removing a flow meter from a ladder when he lost his balance causing him to fall off the ladder. This resulted in I.E. spraining his ankle.

Individual was removing a broken piece of mono-rail when the dolly rolled pinching the right index finger, due to lack of concentration resulting with a laceration and fracture to the finger tip. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

After climbing off of the front end loader to move some vehicles the employee slipped on ice and fell to the ground.

Employee was walking outside in close proximity to work area. Ground surface was uneven due to tire tracks/equipment tracks. Employee rolled/twisted his left ankle.

A fully trained roof bolter was in the operators seat of a parked diesel mantrip. The mantrip was allowing other equipment to clear when the sitting mantrip was struck by another mantrip. This caused the injured to strike his shoulder against the mantrip. No mechanical damage was found on either mantrip.

Employee was walking around the front of a loader and he stepped on some ice and fell onto his back, striking his head on the ground. He went to a physician and was diagnosed with a concussion.

EE was clinching end of splice in move belt with hammer when piece of metal flew in his right eye over top of his glasses. EE received sutures in right eye. EE still suffering from blurred vision.

Operating a different truck and felt that a different seat caused her to have back pain

Dusty environment resulted in foreign object in miners right eye causing a cut to his Cornea.

A fully trained belt cleaner was picking up a come-along and putting it on his right shoulder. As the come-along got on his shoulder he felt pain in his lower back.

While operating gradall #890 the employee turned and felt pain in his back.

Individual was riding(back to direction of travel) in BT-55 Track Jeep when striking his head on the mine roof causing pain to the right neck area. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

Injured employee stated he was moving out of the way of a scoop car when he tripped on some blocks causing him to fall and strain his groin.

WHEN BRINGING A SCREEN CHUTE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS THE CHUTE SHIFTED ON THE FORKLIFT AND STRUCK EE UPON THE WELDING HELMET AND SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND AND WAS UNRESPONSIVE FOR APROX 10 SECONDS. HE SAID HE WAS OK BUT 911 WAS CALLED ANYWAY AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO BE CHECKED OUT. HE SUFFERED Cervical, hip AND RT SHOULDER STRAIN

While checking fuel levels in grease truck, he slipped and caught himself with his arms on handrail, pulling back muscle in process.

Shop Mechanic was working on Mine equipment and during an installation of a wedged plate it slipped into place and came down on his right thumb.

Employee was checking the oil on the 385 excavator. He missed the last step while descending and fell to the ground.

Employee was moving stone slab (7 in length , 4 in height, and 2 thick) with overhead crane and vice grips. Stone slab was initially leaning on a metal rack. As stone slab was picked up and guided away from rack the stone cracked and broke causing section of slab not secured with vice grip. Gravity caused stone to fall on employees foot and caused fracture and abrasions.

Emp. was backing up ramp in truck to dump load. Emp. got to close to Rt side of ramp. bank gave way under weight of truck & slide sideways down bank & then rolled onto roof aprox 30 feet.

While Miner was assisting inspection of Baghouse, dust got in miner's left eye. He was wearing proper eye protection. (Goggles). The dust entered the goggles and irritated his eye.

Employee was walking when he stepped on a rock causing him to slip twisting his right foot. This resulted in a small fracture in his foot

Loader Operator worked all shift loading hopper at Crusher. Looking over his left shoulder to see behind him during the shift. At the end of the shift his neck started clamping up. Later that night his neck felt worst and his leg was beginning to become numb.

IE was up at the Raymond Mill by baghouse. Two other EE's and IE were feeding product through auger, auger was running and IE stuck hand in to move product and cut hand severely. He was immediately take to emergency room.

Employee was working on removing a pivot arm from a Komatsu 830 haul truck. He was working with another individual and when they were placing the jack stand under the frame of the truck, his hand was caught between the jack stand and the fuel tank.

Miner was exiting his equipment and as he grabbed an hold of the hand rail and as he exited and stepped down, he pulled his left arm straight and pulled muscle in left arm.

Slipped on ice hurt his shoulder Employee did not report this incident until Sunday, February 22

The employee stated that while shoveling some frozen material from under the slope belt, he felt pain in his back. The accident occurred because the employee failed to recognize the frozen material. He did not violate and rules, regulations or policies. He had on his appropriate PPE materials. The employee was trained in the handling of materials and general shoveling.

Employee was scaling to top when the rock he was scaling struck the slate bar he was using, and the slate bar struck the employee in the right thigh and knee.

Employee was drilling bolt hole in mine roof when hydraulic line failed on bolter and sprayed hydraulic oil in operators left eye. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills,proficiency,training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Standing on right side of Joy miner when supplied roof bolt got stuck in miner boom and swung out striking employee in the right side of his face, resulting in a laceration and contusion below his right eye. Safety glasses absorbed most of impact. No problem with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

Employee was attempting to install a relay bar bolt when he mashed his left ring finger.

Employee parked Rail Link truck on East end of Rail Link office and exited truck from drivers side. Walked around back of truck, slipped on ice covered with snow, striking her left elbow. Contributing factor - ice covered by snow. Employee was not wearing ice cleats. Injury - contusion to left elbow.

IE was walking down the belt line and as the IE was passing the booster pump, he stepped over the main waterline to avoid the hoses from the booster pump, when his right foot came down on a chunk of coal. His leg kicked out which was going to cause him to fall. He reached up with his left arm and grabbed the belt chain to keep himself from falling and injured his left arm.

The IE was sealing a stopping. While picking up a bucket of sealant he dropped the bucket and the liquid splashed in his eyes. He was given prescription eye drops by the physician.

The employee was standing on top of a cover to the outside incline drag conveyor in order to remove the top section of the head pulley guard to #2 drag conveyor. The employee received a call on the plant radio, and when he reached for his microphone, he lost his balance, falling to the ground. He was standing 3' 10"" off the ground when he fell.

Employee was lifting a sheet of metal with the forklift to place on sawhorses. Sawhorses were not level and when employee tried to level the sheet of metal on them the metal fell and struck the employee on the back of the ankle. This resulted in a fractured left ankle.

The employee slipped and fell in the parking lot before his shift. The employee suffered a contusion to his right knee. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations. equipment, skills, attitude, clothing, or protective devices.

Employee was helping set up for mining in #2 entry dragging tubes when he tripped and fell falling on right shoulder. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Employee was operating a continuous miner on 3 section and was cutting #2 entry, standing at the back of the miner loading a shuttle car when a rock fell out of the top from between the row of pins striking him on the head and shoulders causing fracture to collar bone and broken teeth.

When placing foot on step to get in cab, foot slipped off step causing left shoulder hyperextension and neck pain. There was NO fall.

EMPLOYEE SUFFERED CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING DUE TO PLACING HOT CHARCOALS INSIDE HIS PERSONAL TRUCK AND SITTING IN TRUCK.

A fully trained miner operator went to the section power center to reset the 995 power to the Sandvic continuous miner. Went he reset the breaker the transformer failed causing a huge flash when reflected from under the power center covers. The employee sustained flash burns to the face and hands.

While working on a drag chain the employee was using a 4 pound hammer, the hammer was deflected and struck him in the knee

Employee was driving LHD Loader from 3 Yard East to 4 Yard North when he was jarred in the loader. Employee injured neck. Lost time.

Employee attempted to attach the welding trailer to the quarry maintenance truck but flipped the jack up and as he guided the trailer to the hitch the trailer dropped onto the top of his right foot. Employee was not using the supplied jack as he should have.

A dragline oiler was next to the tub unhooking a cable strap. The dragline rotated and he was struck in the shoulder with a hook shoe. A physician allowed him to work his normal duties until a surgery could be scheduled.

Setting pipe in holder, ee felt pop in Lt wrist & it locked up. EE had previous wrist injury & was on 7/25/14. Was released for work 1/18/15. Report was delayed waiting for MRI. It revealed degenerative changes of the distal ulna, numerous scattered erosive changes & mild marrow edema carpal bones in setting of erosive arthropathy. Submitted again as occupational illness.

Individual stepped off a track rail due to lack of concentration catching the left foot on a track tie causing the left leg to extend backwards causing strain to the calf muscle. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job proficiency, training or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

Employee slipped on gravel while loading cable on to a reel truck at the N-9 Cable Yard twisting his ankle and resulting in a left knee strain.

The injured was operating a tram on 8 vent bottom when the rock dust hose started to slip off of the tram. The injured raised up out of the operators deck to put the hose back on top of the tram as he did this he accidentally hit the dead man and the tram moved forward, causing him to strike his head against the mine roof. The injured suffered a strain/sprain of the neck.

EE was doing a pre-shift on a blade and while dismounting from the OEM boarding ladder the EEs foot slipped when he stepped to the ground and he hyper-extended his right knee

Individual was throwing and placing belt structure under Mains Belt due to the lack of concentration on body positioning he experienced a sharp pain in lower middle back. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized. Claim is being questioned for a previous back injury.

WORKER CLAIMS HE CAME OUT OF THE PORTA-POTTY AND A LOAD OF ROCK DUST WAS DUMPED ON HIM BY HIS FRIEND FROM A SKID STEER. THERE HAVE BEEN NO WITNESSES, AS OF TODAY, TO COME FORWARD WITH ANY INFORMATION TO HELP SORT OUT WHAT DID HAPPENED. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR OR SUPERINTENDENT UNTIL 3/2/15.

Employee was walking down slope and slipped and fell causing fracture to right ankle. Lost time as of 02/13/2015. Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Miners proficiency and job skills may have been a factor.

Victim was moving skid steer in tight quarters and pinned himself between skid steer and column

As employee was lifting top frame of 84"" structure on to a pallet, he started to feel pain in his groin area.

K&G Contractor was walking around the front of the Roller Mill Off Spec hopper and stepped on uneven ground, which led to him slipping and bending his ankle, leading to a fracture to his right ankle.

I.E. had just completed the process of the ram hydraulic cylinder on the #9 shield on the Longwall face. The investigation indicates that he was trying to install the keeper pin in the cylinder in the rear part of the shield, when he fell and hit his head on the shield. This resulted in I.E. receiving a laceration and minor fractures.

Left foot twisted when on equipment steps resulting in sprain.

Pregnant employee missed a step and fell hitting the top of her belly. She was taken into the ER just as a precaution because she was pregnant and they decided to keep her overnight because she is a high risk pregnancy. She was released the next day.

Auger operator and mine foreman and his auger helper were repairing front pin puller on Salem 1500B Auger. Foreman let part of pin puller slip out of his hand and mashed his right thumb.

Employee injured hand while working on dust collector fan

Employee was standing beside the C/M operator while he was cutting out a belt channel on 16 Headgate. When the C/M operator was cutting some top, a piece of a roof bolt came back and struck the employee in the mouth.

Employee was on the roofbolter, after he handed a new bolt and plate to an employee to install, he went to step down off of roofbolter twisting his left ankle causing sprain to ankle.

This accident is still under investigation and at this time has not been determined to be work related. However, the employee alleges he was tightening a PVC compression coupling in a 2' hole in the ground when he felt pain in his right shoulder.

Employee was operating/driving a forklift to the laydown yard. While in route a bee flew under his safety glasses and stung him in the right cornea of his eye causing an ulcerated infection.

Employee was lowering a piece of scrap material with a 5-ton chain fall. Pull chain got tight, so employee ran other direction for a little while, then pulled again. Chain got tight, he gave tug on chain down, felt pain in left shoulder. He continued to work the balance of the day.

Airing tire on a coal truck. Air pressure hit EE in the face causing him to fall backwards and hitting his head causing a small fracture.

While changing out batteries he took hold of the jumper cable causing him to be shocked by the cable.

IE was dismounting powder truck by climbing down facing away from the truck. IE stepped into a 9"" rut and twisted his knee. There was significant swelling; the doctor removed some fluid from the knee and immobilized it. IE is scheduled to consult with surgeon on 2/19 for diagnosis and treatment options.

Employee was cleaning hammermill and stepped on rock causing right ankle to twist.

While bolting off the right side of the miner at 360 blk 5-4 track chute, he received a roof strap from the left side operator and experienced pain in his right shoulder. Started missing work (pending an MRI) on 7/20/2015. Possible shoulder sprain. No problem with mining machines, training, ppe or compliance issues

Employee was carrying some de-foamer down the steps in the prep-plant and felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee did not go to the doctor until 02/11/2015

Employee was bending a roof bolt and felt burning in lower back & legs.

Maintenance Mechanic I was installing Flexco #2 clips into the BC-38 belt at the Counterweight Pulley at BC-38. The belt moved and the employee was caught between the belt and counterweight pulley resulting in 7 fractured ribs.

Employee was attempting to install a piece of expanded metal over a chute at the breaker to create a walkway, the metal slipped. As he attempted to catch it, he put all of the weight on his right foot which caused the injury.

Lifting material. Muscle Strain.

As Employee was kneeled down cleaning out to set a timber in the #4 Entry, scoop operator (with a load of timbers) struck employee in the back. Employee was transported to Raleigh General Hospital for treatment.

Employee was standing on the track of a Catepillar excavator attempting to lower an antenna when he fell from the track to the ground.

Employee was walking the belt line to shut the waterline off and stepped in a hole.

While pulling down a ventilation curtain, employee felt his knee pop as he fell to the ground.

Employee was installing a driveshaft on a battery scoop. He was assisted by another employee to properly align the shaft. In the process of aligning, his pant leg came in contact with a rotating bolt, which pulled his leg toward the bolt and caused a laceration to his left leg.

Injured and another miner pulled a flat of link-n-locks out of 237 spur and then went to load a 6""x6"" post onto the flat car. While lifting the post, with help, injured felt pain in lower back. Diagnosed with muscle strain on 2/8/15, started missing work on 2/11/15. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

Employee stated he was driving down ramp that had just been watered for dust control. when he got to the bottom when he got to bottom of ramp he need to steer quickly using his left arm. pulled muscle or strain muscle in left shoulder.

Employee was using a sledgehammer to drive a wedge behind liner. A small piece of metal broke off and hit him in the stomach.

An employee stepped in a tire rut and felt a pop in his knee.

Miner was walking in #1 entry when he tripped over a Side Push Jack on the Longwall Tail Piece and felt pain in his ankle.

Employee was performing maintenance on a conveyor when he felt pain in his right shoulder. After seeking medical attention on Feburary 9, 2015 the injury was determined not to be work related. On December 23, 2015 a determination was made that this injury was work related. This is being reported within 10 working days of this notification.

The injured was taking apart a water line fitting with 2 pipe wrenches on 2/06/2015. He felt a pain in his shoulder. He reported accident on 2/10/2015. He had not missed work and continued to do his normal job but required surgery on his right shoulder on 5/29/2015. He has not been released to come back to work since surgery on 5/29/2015.

Employee was grinding on angle with handheld grinder on Fri 2/6/15. He finished his shift and went home. The next evening (Sat 2/7/15), his eye began to hurt and went to the ER at 2am on Sun 2/8/15. He had piece of metal in right eye. DR removed metal and polished cornea. He said DR suspected the metal could have been in his eye lashes before getting into his eye on Saturday

The employee claims that as he was stepping down out a diesel locomotors, he stepped on a rock and twisted his left knee. The accident was caused by the employee's failure to pay attention to where he was placing his left foot. He did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. He had on his appropriate PPE equipment.

The employee was riding on a mantrip when the mantrip hit a supply trailer parked in the crosscut. The employee suffered a contusion to his right leg. The employee followed up with a physician on 2/10/2015 and was put off work.

Employee was using channel locks to loosen pinner steel to remove from drill pod. Employee accidentally touched the control levers causing the steel to turn striking the employee's left arm causing fracture. PPE and mining equip/systems not a factor. Employee was not paying full attention to task at hand therefore compliance with rules and miner proficiency was a factor.

As Employee was walking he slipped on ice. Employee was treated at CAMC General Division.

Finishing work at the cone crusher, operator lifted his leg up onto the platform, pushed himself upwards, and felt his knee twist. Operator iced the knee until he was able to walk on his own. Employee returned to work the next day. Employee made an appointment with his regular physician. On 2/26/15, the employee was told that he had torn a muscle and would need surgery to fix it.

Employee was walking to get tools off a man trip when he stepped on loose coal and twisted right knee. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until 02/16/2015.

DEP insp drove his DEP vehicle out onto the bread work between 2 seed ponds, which is against MSHA regulations. DEP inspector had been warned against doing as he'd done this previously, there was 8' & drifting snow and ee told him to stop, leave his vehicle was unsafe. DEP inspector then got in his vehicle turning around and floored it, hitting ee with vehicle left Targe property.

The employee was walking back to the roof bolter when he fell to the mine floor. We have classified this condition as an occupational illness rather than an occupational injury because the preliminary indications are that it resulted from repetitive trauma to an area that was previously subject to a severe trauma at another mine operated by another mine operator.

Injured employee, assisting a vendor in installing an A/C fan motor on the roof of the PCR room of a 2570 dragline, stepped on a 2"" pad eye and twisted his right foot inward. He suffered a fracture to his 5th metarsal upon contact and was taken to the Kayenta, AZ clinic for treatment. Later,was referred to a Flagstaff, AZ orthopedist for further evaluation and treatment.

The man said that his knee had been hurting for a week, when he crawled, or was bending it. He reported this on 2/18/2015. He said that there wasn't any incident where he knows of injuring his knee. His first day away from work was 5/12/15.

Employee had taken his lunch break and was climbing up the ladder on a 777 rock truck when he felt sharp pain in his right shoulder and lower back.

The employee was a passenger in a closed type man-trip. The man-trip was traveling inby and struck a motor that was disabled and stationary in the track entry. The miner received a contusion to his back. The following were not a factor: Rules, Regs., protective devices or clothing, training, proficiency, skills or attitude.

Employee was hand scaling ribs. When employee pried down a scale, the chunk of salt broke and split when it hit the floor. The broken chunk of salt rolled and hit the top of the employee's right foot. Salt chunk caused a fracture.

Employee injured left shoulder while lifting patient into ambulance. Employee required surgery on 8/16/2017 on left shoulder due to injury on 02/04/2015.

Employee was unloading roof bolts from a loader bucket when he strained his right shoulder. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until 04/03/2015.

Employee was taking bottom roller out of belt when he began to experience pain in his shoulder. Note: Employee never missed work until his June 05, 2015 shift.

Two mechanics were lifting center steering link. One mechanic slipped. As they were both letting go of center steering link, one employee held on too long and ""strained"" his back. Or appeared to strain his back. According to the witness he let go of steering link first. Mechanic strained back on 2/4/15. Did not notify supervisor until 2/7/15.

While relocating piping to another jobsite an employee was walking along side a all terrain forklift when his foot got under the tire. Employee was taken to emergency room and x ray showed fracture in big toe and a laceration between the toes.

While inspecting a shovel, right pinky finger came in contact with a collector ring. Ee experienced a shock and was transported to NNRH. Hospitalized overnight for observation and released on 02/05/15. Ee was seen on follow-up and put off work in order to keep small wound on pinky clean and dry. Released to work full duty effective 02/17/15.

entrance gate got wedged between truck and trailer while it was stuck as the truck pulled away the gate was freed and sling shot backwards and hit the employee in the head ( was wearing a hardhat ) as he fell down he broke his right leg.

Employee was moving trailing cable with a cable hook when he slipped and fell to the ground landing on his right elbow tearing his right shoulder rotator cuff.

While installing a 30"" fully grouted roof bolt in the No. 10 face on No. 2 unit, the bolt shot out to the side rather than entering the hole. The end of the bolt struck the victim on the left side of the face.

Employee was stepping down (approximately 2ft) off of the #2 Belt Head, he twisted his left ankle and leg.

Employee was come-a-longing a rock off the hand rail on I-3 longwall panel when the chain slipped causing the rock to fall hitting employee on the right leg between the ankle and knee.

Mechanic was doing a spot check of steering components on a 785 Caterpillar hauler. The mechanic was making his exit from underneath the hauler when the driver turned the steering and caught the mechanic in a pinch point between the hauler tire and the fuel tank of the hauler. Injury resulted in a multiple clavicle fracture with both lungs partially collapsed.

Employee was walking across the concrete pad at the screening plant when he slipped on a thin layer of wet Hectorite clay and fell. His right leg slipped placing a sudden stress on his left leg and resulting in an injury. The diagnosis was a strained quadriceps with minor tears. The leg was put into a rigid leg brace and the employee was temporarily reassigned to restricted duty.

Employee fell from a draw bridge style platform at the Pit #7 East silos when the welds on the platform failed. Employee landed on tail bone causing a fractured back and bruised tail bone area.

The employee was a passenger in a closed type man-trip. The man-trip was traveling inby and struck a motor that was disabled and stationary in the track entry. The miner received a contusion to his neck. the following were not a factor: Rules, Regs., protective devices or clothing, training, proficiency, skills or attitude.

Employee was helping transport 5 gallons of oil by hand, when he felt a ""pop"" in his lower back, then informed his foreman of excessive discomfort.

Employee was working on the jaw's discharge conveyor when another employee energized the conveyor. The conveyor started, the employee who was on the belt fell, rolled around and hit his head before the conveyor was shutdown.

On 2/4/15 at 9:00 a.m. two employees were loading a grizzly feeder and jaw dies onto a flatbed trailer. As the die was lowered and tension was let off, the die swung and struck the ground employee in the leg.

Employee was operating a 9 man Brookville track mounted mantrip traveling outby on 5 west. The employee came around a curve when the mantrip de-railed causing the employee to strike his left shoulder on the frame of the mantrip.

Employee was scraping a coal chute clean at the end of the shift. He hit a frozen spot of material causing scraper to stop abruptly, jarring his back and pulling muscles. Employee stated that ""it felt like a bunch of needles being stuck in.""

Employee was riding in the back of a man van at the end of shift. The van hit a pot hole, causing the employee to be bounced. He came in the next shift and reported pain, but worked through the shift, seeing his PCP the next day; was taken off work for 2 days scheduled work days.

On or about 02/03/2015 EE dropped a roller on right foot. EE continued to work for a couple of weeks before reporting such to office. On 02/18/2015 EE reported to office that he hurt his right foot on or about 02/03/2015. EE went to doctor on or about 02/20/2015. He learned that he had a minor fracture on right foot. EE was informed to be off work on or about 02/23/2015.

Employee was installing a roof bolt when it got stuck. The employee was spinning roof bolt trying to remove the roof bolt when it dropped out of the roof causing the roof bolt plate to hit the employee in the face area.

Employee was scattering belt structure and tripped and strained lower back.

Employee was connecting Mack truck to lowboy trailer when truck rolled backwards pinning him to the lowboy trailer. He fractured his right leg.

A haul truck operator was attempting to fuel her truck. She was pulling on the hose to straighten it when her foot got caught in the hose. She fell to the ground. After working her normal shifts for 3 weeks, she was unable to report to work on a night shift on 2/27/15 due to her injury.

Employee was walking in the hoist/yard area when he slipped on ice causing him to fall injuring his right shoulder.

Injured employee sustained a hernia while lifting a bottom belt roller on the 1 North Mains conveyor belt.

snow and ice

Worker was wrapping a pallet of stone in chicken wire and was backed into with a John Deere 624k wheel loader (back-end of loader, not wheels) and fell forward onto/next to the pallet he was working on causing an injury to his hip. Initially the injury was diagnosed as a fractured pelvis and lower back injury. Conditions were clear at the time with a temp. of approx.45 degrees.

Employee stated that as he moved a loop of continuous miner cable over out of the roadway, he grabbed the cable with his left hand and threw it over on the coal rib at which time he felt pain in his left shoulder and neck area. He continued to work up until a doctor took him off on 3/10/2015.

Employee ran over a large rock in the travel way in his ram car as he was going to dump on the belt. Employee hit his head and jammed his neck. Employee worked 3 days before going off work with injury.

AMS was contracted to install new water supply piping. In the process of moving a section of pipe with a forklift one of the forks became stuck underneath a small metal lip. The forklift operator attempted to tilt the forks to load the pipe unaware that a fork was caught. When the fork released it caused the pipe to elevate off the forks and strike the worker in the chin.

Employee was trying to push loose material off the top of the continuous miner and felt pain in lower back.

While loading screens onto truck for transportation to the plant, bent & lifted screen with back instead of legs. This caused the back to tighten.

The employee was in an area where conveyor covers were being removed. A cover that was not secured by the workers removing it slid down the conveyor striking the employee.

Employee stepped up on to bumper of a service truck to open the hood. When he stepped back down, he felt a pull in his right thigh muscle. Initially refused medical attention. The next day, he requested to be seen by his PCP, who recommended he see an orthopedic specialist. He was given a sleeve, and restrictions.

The employee stated that he was exiting the 507 scoop and as he pushed himself out with his arms, his right foot slipped out and he fell towards his right leg. This caused his right knee to bend inwards toward his left leg. The incident became a medical reportable on 9/17/2015 due to the employee receiving physical therapy.

IE was jarred while dumping a haul truck. IE continued to work several shifts and began to experience lower back pain. On 03/12/2015 IE saw a physician and was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and given a release to return to work. IE saw physician again on 03/19/2015 and was not allowed to return to work.

Alleged - Employee walking in basement near LN22 pebble mill lube system stepped on rocks, then reported twisted right knee and twisted lower back. Employee was assessed by site responder. Employee completed remainder of shift. 04/10 provided restrictions. Claim was denied by workers' compensation.

Employee was pushing a wheel-barrow to clean under the dryer screws in area 200 and hit her head on the low hanging screw causing neck strain.

Mechanic picked up a piece of 3/4"" plate steel and felt groin pain. Visit to doctor required no treatment and resulted in no restrictions. After doctors reevaluated over the course of several weeks, it was determined that a hernia existed and would be repaired April 2, 2015. No work restrictions existed before the surgery date.

Equipment number MQ-0667 developed a hydraulic leak. Upon opening a spiral boom cover, hydraulic oil injected into the employee's left fifth digit.

Employee was watching for frozen chunks of clay to prevent them from getting into the clay crusher. He tried to lift a large chunk and felt a pull in his abdomen. Was taken to Dr.& diagnosed with a umbilical hernia. Returned to work on light duty until surgery could be scheduled. Date of injury 2/26,Restricted duty2/27-3/2, (3dys RD)First lost time day 3/2

Miner was attempting to move a file cabinet in the Electrical Shop by himself. While moving backwards, he tripped, file cabinet came towards him and he caught it which strained/contused his left shoulder.

Employee was working on clean coal dryer. he grabbed the vibrator belts to position himself. the belt rolled and his pinky finger was caught between belt and pulley. fractured right pinky finger

Individual was rib pinning off the Alpine Miner when a rib rolled striking him on the right shoulder and leg.(sprain to right shoulder) This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized. Individual continued to work until 3/02/2015, removed from work by doctor.

While working on a scaffolding approximately 6' off ground, one corner ear of the scaffolding broke causing employee to fall hurting his left shoulder and back.

Gravel screen fell on right thumb causing crushing laceration and fracture.

Employee was removing the bottom cover over a belt on a conveyor during maintenance and it was heavier than expected. The employee was holding the cover at an awkward angle and his left shoulder popped holding the weight.

Employee was walking on top of rail car and stepped on latch which strained metatarsal part of foot. Employee went to doctor and was written work restrictions.

The employee exited his vehicle and was walking to his work area. It had been snowing for several hours. He stopped to make contact with the front-end loader operator working in that area. He took a couple more steps lost his balance and fell.

Walking into shed to turn the power on for the feeder. As he stepped into the room, he slipped on some black ice and fell onto his knee cap.

Employee was lifting one end of a board when he felt a pop in his back.

Employee stated he was using a slate bar to scale the mine roof on the #4 section in the #3 entry when a piece of rock fell and struck him on top of the head (hard hat). This resulted in a C6-7 disc herniation. This incident became reportable on 3/17/2015 when medical evidence supporting the alleged incident was received. The employee began missing work on 2/24/15.

Employee was in the dry plant getting screens out of the holding rack. The employee states that he was facing the rack and pushing screens to the left when something popped in the back of his left knee causing a shooting pain.

EE was trying to break frozen chunk of sand that was lodged in feeder opening. When tried to hit chunk with sledge hammer, hammer struck steel brace, bounced towards EE causing the end of hammer handle to make contact to the EE left leg near his knee. EE was taken to the ER for X-rays. No broken bones were found. EE returned to work. EE saw dr 03/02/15, given restrictions.

EE said that EE was pulling a break drum off parked near the shop. EE slipped and fell backwards onto EE's left hand. The injury was a broken bone to EE's left wrist which was casted. EE was off work for 2 weeks and on restricted duty for 6 weeks. The injury occurred after working hours.

Employee was attempting to remove the dipstick to check the oil during his pre-operational inspection of the haul truck. While he was struggling to remove the dipstick he felt pain in his shoulder.

The employee stated that he and another employee were lifting the clean-up pump guard from the pump and did not realize the guard contained mud. As they lifted it, the additional weight caught him off guard causing a strain to his back. The employee was diagnosed with a strain and did not return to work on his next shift.

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

Changing parts in Canica 9S impact crusher when hit left knee on anvil.

EE was exiting the cab of the 50 ton water truck utilizing the manufacturer's ladder and lost his footing. The EE was more than half way down the ladder and fell approximately 4'. When the EE landed he landed on his feet but dropped to his knees. The EE felt pain in his left knee. He was examined on the 21st and taken of work due to the swelling in his knee.

Ee was fixing a leak in the paste plant and got shotcrete in his boots. He noticed that his feet and lower legs started burning. He was seen at the hospital and diagnosed with 1st and 2nd degree burns on both feet and lower legs. He was put off work and is attending physical therapy.

Employee was holding on to the drive end of a pump while another employee was turning the pump impeller into the shaft. The employee's fingers got pinched when the impeller seated down on the shaft.

Employee was clearing fifty pound bags of product from the conveyor line. The bags had become 'jammed' on the #2 AP packer conveyor line. When moving a bag, employee fell forward and struck his head on an I Beam support. The force of the contact caused a neck sprain.

Employee was in the process of placing his finisher and pusher in the drill chuck when the steel clamped together he released the steel and began rotation. The cuff of the glove caught in between the drill chuck and pusher pulling the glove tight on his hand resulting in a fracture.

A 24"" diameter by 9' long screw section was being lifted by a picker. When lifted the screw swung unexpectedly striking a mechanic on the left side, pushing his right side into a handrail. This resulted in a broken rib on the left side.

Employee slipped on a patch of ice next to the electric van in the plant area. He fell on his back and couldn't get up. He was helped up and taken to the doctor where he was x-rayed, given a shot and three prescriptions. He was told he could return to work on 2/23/15.

Man trip employee pulled over to let another man trip go by and the employee had part of his right foot sticking out of the ride. His foot got caught on the rib resulting in multiple fractures.

Employee lifting 5 gal grease bucket for the rock drill. Lifting with his left arm to place into cabinet on drill and felt pain in his left shoulder.

Using a pry bar to get a cable unstuck on a loading spout for the south mineral filler bin. The cable slipped, causing pry bar to come off spout, his RT hand came in contact with an angle iron, across the top of 5th finger & knuckle. Fracture to right 5th finger. Splinting. Light duty restrictions.

EE stated that he was cleaning the #3 entry & had made passes up the right side & middle. As they were hanging the cable, the weight of the cable bent him backwards straining his back. He completed his shift & returned to work on the 17th, but due to discomfort sought medical attention after shift. Reportable due to restricted work activity on 2/17/15.

An employee was using an air lance and felt pain in his right shoulder.

On 2/13 EE reported abdominal strain while loading belt idlers onto a trailer. EE was able to continue performing assigned duties pending medical evaluation. On 3/6, EE underwent outpatient hernia repair (1st lost workday).

Employee's task was shoveling/plant clean up at the time he indicated he was injured. On 02/16/2015 Employee reported that he felt he had injured his back and groin doing plant clean up on 02/13/15, did not report at that time because he thought the pain would subside over the weekend.

Hit a pin with a 20 lb. sledge hammer on a 980 g loader boom frame and upon contact a sharp pain and popping noise was experienced momentarily in left shoulder.

Employee was doing pre-shift stretches when he felt pain in his lower back.

EE got off of his 360 Volvo excavator to check for a coolant leak. When EE was attempting to board excavator he grabbed the windshield wiper when he started to fall. Windshield wiper gave way and he fell off of his machine. EE was sent to Lee Memorial hospital as a precaution. He received a head to toe CT scan and x-rays. No issue found.

Injured was rotating a corner cutting edge on a rubber bull. The injured felt discomfort to his right bicep as the injured applied upward forced on a 2 foot lining bar.

Injured employee stepped up on the motor base, stepping across to the other side of base and twisted his ankle on 3/4"" incline on the catwalk. Resulting in a fractured lower tibia

The miner had his glove pulled in by rotating auger. This resulted in a laceration and four stitch on his left middle finger.

Associate was exiting skid steer, when he got into the bucket, he turned to close the door. After closing the door he was turning to exit the bucket when his foot/leg contacted the side of the bucket causing him to fall onto the ground resulting in a fracture to his left arm.

LAND EMP WAS STEPPING UP ONTO BACK OF DRILL RIG WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

Employee stated he was pushing down on the water clamp that connects the waterline to the section manifold when he felt pain in his groin area. On 2/26/2015 he was diagnosed with a small left inguinal hernia.

Injured was operating a twin head roof bolter. As he dropped the boom (pod) his foot slipped and went under the boom and broke his foot.

EE was walking along #2 Conveyor Belt and stepped on un-even mine floor and rolled right ankle. EE finished shift. X-rays Negative. EE sustained sprained right ankle.

He missed his step onto the walkway. His knee popped and he collapsed onto the walkway.

Crusher Operator was lifting impact rails about 25lbs over his head to co-workers. After lifting the fifth rail the operator felt pain in his right shoulder that started to radiate down his right arm to fingers. The operator returned to next scheduled shift, after a few months shoulder did not heal operator was seen by doctor whom suggested surgery.

An employee twisted her ankle when she was walking from the RW Guard Shack to the gate access. On 2/18/2015 the employee returned to the clinic and was given restrictions.

While picking up an electric hydraulic ram pump, associate twisted back.

Employee was with a group of employees in a training class for Rail Safety. She was checking on something the instructor pointed out on a railcar and she slipped while stepping back onto a snow covered road that had some icy spots. The employee used hers arms to cushion the fall and her left arm sustained a possible fracture.

Re-timbering second escape way, prop got away while passing timber, striking man behind left knee.

The individual was carrying a 5 gallon fuel can to refill a heater located in the second level of the scalping tower. This individual reports slipping on ice while accessing the tower to refuel the heaters.

Employee was bolting with jackleg drill & lost his balance causing him to fall backwards. In the process, he grabbed the drill & got his L. ring finger pinched between the drill head & the leg on the drill resulting in a laceration & fracture to finger tip.

Driving wedges out of crusher liner and the last wedge was hung up holding the liner up still. Miner used a small drift punch to free up the hung up wedge, upon the wedge coming free, the liner fell resulting in the miners left index and middle finger becoming crushed under the punch and the top shell. Miner was sent to the hospital to treat his injuries.

EE was moving metal roof straps so electrician could remove shield on scoop. EE lifted straps onto area light. Straps slid off area light and smashed left pinky finger.

The miner was shoveling the floor on a vibrating hopper when he stooped under a steel support beam. When he went to stand up he hit the back of his head below the hard hat line where his neck connects to his head. He suffered a minor concussion. The hospital admitted him overnight for observation. He returned to work on 2/9/2015.

Floating feed cone came loose, feed hopper & adjustment cap to drop 3-4"" onto ee right foot. EE attached overhead crane to stuck floating feed cone. He applied pressure to the assembly he did not notice he had lifted the entire assembly off floor level by 3-4"". He started the 3rd cut and at the time is when the floating feed cone came loose allowing the rest of the assembly to drop

On 2/4/2015 employee twisted knee getting out of loader. Did not seek medical treatment until 02/25/2015.

Employee was opening the passenger door on a haul truck and strained his lower back. He was in the wrong position to open the door. Employee delayed seeking medical attention until 2/24/15 and was prescribed restricted work.

Very cold weather with ice. Miner was loading super sacks with gravel and had his finger pinched by strap and forklift fork causing his finger to be lacerated and broken.

While attempting to loosen an oil filter under a 993 loader, employee strained his neck. Employee went to the doctor on 2/20/2015 and the doctor put him on restricted duty. Note: EE went to Dr on 3/13/15 and the Dr took him off work beginning 3/13/15.

employee was standing behind scoop (just closed K door) scoop was loaded with cans with chain wrapped around the cans. Chain broke 3 links from hook and hook and links flew back and struck the employee behind his right ear.

Technician tripped on a floor mat when entering the Leco room and fell on her knees and left hand, injuring her left wrist.

While exiting the load the employee stepped in the mud and his foot got stuck. The employee strained his left knee trying to get his foot out of the mud.

clearing chunks of frozen ice/debris from machine. Chunk loosened and fell on hand

Miner was walking across an area of snow covered natural earth when he states he slipped and twisted his right knee. Miner was taken to County ER where a licensed physician performed physical assessment. No x-rays taken, diagnosis was knee sprain. Leg Splint to immobilize was applied, 800 mg of ibuprofen prescribed, Miner returned to work with restrictions.

On February 27, 2015 welder received welding flash burn to eyes. Receive prescription strength ibuprofen, Tylenol and antibiotic eye drops. Received two days restricted duty and released to full duty on 3/2/2015.

Employee was cutting a piece of metal and got a piece of something in his right eye.

Employee missed a gear causing equipment to contact rib. Employee struck head on window.

Employee was bending a piece of 1 1/4"" round bar. While bending the steel, the round bar slipped and the hot steel burned his right wrist.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWNHILL TO WORK ON PUMP. FELL DUE TO SLOPE OF HILL & WET CONDITIONS.

Injured employee climbed into the back of his service truck to get a ladder. Getting out of the back up of the truck he misplaced his footing, causing him to lose his grip causing him to fall and land on his hip.

Employee was crossing a roadway enroute to his car parked in an employee parking area. He was going to start his car prior to clocking out. As the employee transitioned from the pavement to the gravel lot he slipped and fell on newly fallen snow. As he fell he landed on his ankle causing a sprain.

Employee was attempting to loosen a 1/2 pipe from a valve. He braced the pipe on his thigh in order to apply pressure with a crescent wrench. As he applied force, he felt a pain in his lower right side of his abdomen. He was taken to Dr., who placed him on restricted duty until follow up

On February 25th, three workers were unloading an excavator bucket from a trailer deck. Injured employee saw that the load wasn't center. As he grabbed hold of the chain to center the load, co-worker lifted the bucket catching injured employee's middle finger between the bucket and chain.

A repairman sustained an injury to the top of his left hand while using a chipping hammer. A steel chip came off the tool and went through the cloth gloves being worn. He did not seek medical treatment until 2/27/2015, the chip was removed by a hand surgeon.

Walking on side of hill to move power cable miner slipped on rocks and felt (pop) in right foot causing pain and difficulty walking. Right foot pain/sprain.

Miner was walking in decline area and slipped. His left foot slid clear and his right foot caught on a rock and buckled under him. Initially the miner felt he was ok and did not feel it necessary to seek medical treatment. On 3/9/2015, he decided he needed medical treatment. He worked from 2/25/15 until 3/9/2015 without any restrictions.

EE was attempting to line up an 18 inch pipe elbow. EE placed his left arm between the pipe elbow and a bracket as the elbow was being lowered resulting in his arm being caught between the pipe elbow and the bracket.

Miner was assisting an electrician drill out a sighting hole. Miner used his gloved hand to support the drill bit. The miner's glove was grabbed and bent his right middle finger back. Diagnosis: Strain middle finger, right hand. Employee took a short cut to support the drill bit, rather than use the tool provided.

The employee was in the process of changing a tire. He picked the replacement tire up and felt a burning sensation in his arm. He set the tire down and when he looked at his arm there was a knot in the bicep area. He has been referred for further evaluation.

While building return stopping injured stepped in hole and heard something pop in left knee. Continued to work performing normal duty's until 8/11/15, when he began experiencing complications, Elk Run conducted an investigation and concluded that the complications are contributed to the Feb 24, accident.

After checking screens, began to step down on what appeared to be snow, yet discovered there was ice under snow. As he slipped, one leg went out one way, while the other bent awkwardly underneath him.

Frozen ground conditions

Employee was helping welder fix bull rock chute. Molten metal from cutting torch fell in his left shoe and burned ankle.

While walking to the shot he stepped into a borehole, that had been frozen over with mud, and fell twisting his left knee. As a result he has a mild sprain to his left knee.

Employee was walking out of the warehouse when he slipped on the ice hurting his left hip, back, and right elbow. He didn't seek treatment until 2/25/15, where he was placed on restricted duty.

Employee was removing a steel plate (16""x 16"") with the assistance of another employee, one was holding while one was cutting, when the steel plate was freed up the employee was in an awkward position and tried to handle the plate by himself. Resulting in a strain to his right arm and was given work restrictions returning to work.

Employee was standing on level ground that was frozen when he twisted his body to return to his truck he felt a sharp pain in his right knee.

while using a pipe wrench to loosen a pipe, pain felt in left palm of hand at middle finger joint

Employee was operating a continuous miner in the No.1 entry face during a clean-up of the left side of the entry when a piece of draw rock measuring 67"" long 27"" wide and 0 to 6"" thick fell from between the bolts and the right rib line striking him on the back side of his right ankle. Employee was taken to the hospital where X-Rays revealed a broken bone.

Employee was leaving the Change House at Plant 3 at the start of his shift. As he stepped outside the double doors of the Change House lunch room, he slipped on a patch of ice. He cut is left hand and suffered a hairline fracture of his RT hand.

Employee noticed a pain developing in their lower back. The employee believes the pain developed over his last two shifts while performing frost ripping with a D11 dozer in the pond. The employee was sent into the clinic on February 25, 2015 and received work restrictions.

Employee was walking on level ground around the fuel island when he slipped on some ice that was covered by fresh snow causing him to fall. The fall resulted in a simple spiral fracture to the 3rd metacarpal in his right hand.

The EE was working in a confined space to adjust the fan blades on a Booster Fan for a period of 6-8 hours on 2/21/2015. The EE stated that he experienced lower back pain the next day (Day Off) and was taken to the clinic on Monday 02/23/2015 and was diagnosed with a lower back strain.

Grouting material entered the right eye around the safety glasses when the return line sprayed the employee in the face.

Employee was lifting a hydraulic pump and felt a pop in his back. Caused back pain and numbness and tingling into his legs.

EE was repositioning forks on the forklift and felt a pop in his arm.

Employee was sliding a fork on the forklift and pinched his right thumb between the cage and the fork.

Employee was using a hammer to remove a bolt that had been cut from a loader bucket. While hitting the bolt with an upward motion he sustained a sharp pain in his right wrist, resulting in a sprain. Associate waited to report the injury because he thought it would stop hurting.

Tweaked back/hip while carrying reducer.

While unthawing water lines, pressure accumulated in lines; pressure was initially released. Pressure accumulated again & while releasing safety wire from clips holding pipe fittings together, hose broke loose striking employee in the nose and under right eye.

EE slipped on ice and fell on right side. EE taken to the company doctor on 2.27.15 and was placed on restrictive duty at that time.

Injured walked into a machine door and bumped his knee. After a few weeks he was still experiencing pain in his knee and seen a Dr. on 3-16-2015. The Dr. placed him on restricted duty

The injured employee was walking from the head of the TVA Silo Siding when he slipped and fell on ice that had accumulated in the area. When the incident occurred the employee was leaving the area and heading to the scale house to get coffee and warm up. The employee requested medical attention where he was diagnosed with a strain.

At 11:15 am the employee stepped on a finish mill ball in the finish mill area spraining his ankle. He tried walking it off on his own thinking it would get better but around 3:30 PM he was taken to the clinic and diagnosed with an ankle sprain.

EE felt sharp pain in back area under ribs while hand scaling. Dr diagnosed a fracture to one rib. EE released to restricted duty.

Pounding wedges into place. Co worker missed wedge and sent a glancing blow on his lower back. Incorrect employee placement for job being performed.

On 2-18-2015, employee was lifting a hydraulic jack ram when he felt pain in his right shoulder. Employee continued to work full duty with no medical treatment. On 6-24-2015, employee had surgery on his shoulder for a torn bicep and rotator cuff tear making this injury reportable to MSHA.

The employee mis-stepped and in the process of correcting his walking twisted his back.

There no factors that contributed to this injury, The employee stated that he was walking at a normal pace.

2/17/2015 EE was working with another miner carrying an auger up to the top of a product silo under Maint./Repair. EE completed his shift on 2/17/15, but on 2/18/15 notified his Supervisor of lower back pain. EE was seen by a phys. and was treated for a strained back; placed on lifting/bending restrictions until cleared to return to full duty.

Employee stated he was stepping through the rear door of the surface shop when his left foot slipped off the door jam, causing him to fall to the ground. This resulted in hip strain and restricted work days.

Employee was closing the entrance gate to mine and slipped on snow/ice. Employee strained upper leg(thigh.)

While packing up, tried to lift heavy tool, felt strain in lower back.

Operator was travelling in unloaded CAT 740B haul truck. Hit a pot hole in haul road causing him to bounce in seat (whiplash action). Operator has had previous, non-work related issues with neck, which required him to miss time from work. Operator had immediate pain in neck.

Employee was removing a bolt on a 330CL Excavator to change out attachments and when the bolt broke loose his left thumb was smashed between the wrench and the boom. His left thumb began to swell after a while. A co-worker and the employee talked and decided to be safe to have his left thumb looked at.

The injured EE went to hang ventilation curtain, while his operator put up a corner bolt. The EE hanging curtain went back to get nails. The Operator started repositioned the bolter, not realizing his helper came back. When he started moving the bolter he bumped his helpers hip.

After removing a rock from conveyor #1 employee was descending from the guard when a side D-ring on his fall protection harness got caught on the guard. As he was trying to free the D-ring he lost his balance and fell to the ground, injuring his right elbow. Employee sought medical attention and is currently on modified duty.

While testing the Stowage of the jib on the boom, it fell off the locking mechanism dropping two feet to the top of the Stabilizer guard. It hit employee on the shoulder bruising it, The sheave mount scratched him on the back, strained his shoulder muscles. The Jib pin locking was not properly installed or double checked. There was no failure of equipment.

Employee received chemical burns when transferring Nitric Acid.

A laborer was cleaning an additive stacker job when he slipped and fell. Employee could not recall what he slipped on when questioned. Injury will be questioned through insurance carrier.

Injured was cutting a piece of channel iron from #6 clinker bin. He removed the cut piece, and then reached into opening to remove the rest of the iron. The iron become loose and fell onto employee's left thumb. This resulted in a fracture.

Employee was handling counterweight mounting bracket for a tractor, when the bracket plate pinched the middle finger of employee's right hand. Employee was taken to see the Doctor for evaluation and was released to return to work with restrictions.

Miner suffered broken bone in left hand while prepping conveyor for transport. Hand was caught between portable 5th wheel plate arm and conveyor frame as miner was moving the plate into transport mode. Surgery was conducted the same day, hand placed in cast and miner was released to light duty following surgery.

While descending stairs, employee rolled his right ankle on a rock after stepping off the last step onto the ground.

EE was moving a piece of steel when it hit him on the ankle. Diagnosed as sprained ankle, placed on restricted duty.

Employee was locating a hydraulic leak on a D10 dozer which could not be seen by inspection. Machine was jogged to pressurize hydraulic hoses and find leak. Employee lifted a hydraulic line to separate it from another and unknowingly placed his thumb over the pin hole sized leak causing highly pressurized hydraulic fluid to inject through his glove into his thumb causing the injury

Dismounting loader had right foot on the bottom rung began moving left foot to the same rung while moving right hand to gain grip while in motion the rung swung lost footing and hand grip lost balance and fell backward landed on back left leg beneath diagnosed a sprained left ankle return to work with restrictions cause failure to use 3Point Contact

Employee was walking to the bolting station when he slipped on a rock covered with curtain. This caused him to fall onto a rock resulting in pain in his lower back area.

Employee was welding bolts on the side of the plant in an aerial lift. Employee welded with welding hood in the up position and received flash burns to both eyes.

Employee was closing the doors on a rail car. Lever used sprung back and pinched employee's left hand middle finger,

While operating the scoop turned body to look behind while backing up, had left hand outside of scoop and backed into a timber which fell and hit hand.

Employee was operating a John Deere 644K wheel loader. Employee was using the loader's bucket to scrape the floor in front of the face when the bucket struck a toe area in the floor. This caused a jolt that suddenly rocked the machine from side to side. Immediately after the jolt the employee felt pain in his lower back, left hip, and left leg.

Employee was cleaning out hard built up clay/mud out of Imp Mill Slicer. While employee was trying to remove clay/mud from the back walls using a heavy bar in a prying motion. The bar slipped causing a quick and hard motion resulting in a sharp pain and burning sensation in the left forearm.

complained of back pain unresolved from December 2014

The employee in question was stepping out of a work truck, with a razor knife in his left hand. The employee then put the knife in his right hand and attempted to put the knife in his right pocket when the knife opened slicing his right index finger requiring 4 sutures to close.

Employee struck face on bar that goes around Man basket.

Pulling machine out of ratty hole, felt something pull in left shoulder. EE continued to work till Feb 16, 2015. Went to clinic and was put on restricted duty - doing physical therapy.

Miner was washing screens. He bent over to pick up a bolt on the ground and his back spasmed and tightened. On 02/10/2015 he was sent to the physician for evaluation and treatment. Most likely related to disk problem experienced at home in July of 2014. On this incident, Dr. returned him to work on light duty until 02/18/2015.

While walking to vehicle, employee slip and fractured his elbow.

Employee was forming urethane flashing for a belt conveyor with a hand grinder and started not feeling very good during the task. It was thought the employee may have been feeling ill from some of the fumes from the cutting process, but when brought to the clinic it was diagnosed with the flu and fumes may have contributed to accelerating his flu symptoms.

A plant operator was conducting his rounds when he tripped over a hose and fell dislocating his left shoulder

Employee was working at the face, when he turned and stepped on a rock, rolling his left ankle. Employee was seen at ER and released to light duty. Further evaluation revealed the ankle was broken.

The driller helper was carrying drill rod while ascending down some stairs when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He strained the muscle in his lower back as a result of the fall.

The employee pinched his right middle finger between two drill steel while helping the operator connect the two sectional drill steel.

Injured was walking, blacked out and fell to the concrete. Injured sustained lacerations to area above left eye. This required sutures

He was loading gob out with the miner. He was also watering down the gob. He bent over to pick up the miner water line and inhaled dust.

The employee was helping make a belt splice. While attempting to remove the belt clamps and rails, he received an avulsion to the end of his left hand index finger when it became pinched between the belt clamp rail and the belt clamp.

EE was in the process of replacing the hose down hose on 39 press. EE was unscrewing the old hose. The ball valve (two piece valve) separated at the ball retainer ring instead of the piping, allowing the blocked liquor to release and spray EE. The liquor entered from the bottom of the EE goggles.

The injured employee was positioning an 8"" hydraulic check valve onto the forks of a fork truck. The valve slipped on the forks and the employee attempted to catch it before it fell off of the forks. The Valve pinched his left pinky and ring finger between the fork and the valve injuring those fingers.

Re-occurrence of back pain from initial back injury 12-2-2014. States no specific injury but turning wheel valves and hard T valves hurt irritated back condition.

Employee's tip of his left ring finger came in contact with a roller and the metal track that the conveyor rolls on. A small section of tissue from inside tip of his left ring finger was pinched off.

Employee stated he felt a pull and tightness in his left knee while climbing the stairs helping carry a metal strap. Did not want treatment until 20 days later, left knee sprain strain

Employee stated that while attempting to install a roof bolt into the mine roof, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him on the right foot. This resulted in a fracture of the 2nd toe.

While working, employee was opening clam shell on reclaim chute. He got his left small finger smashed between the clam shell handle and the flop gate handle resulting in left little finger getting smashed with small laceration to the tip. X-ray revealed finger tip fracture.

Worker was struck by a high pressure water hose in the left cheek requiring stitches.

Employee was bolting in #5 entry when some cap rock fell out striking him on the shoulder. He was installing the outside bolt at the time. He went to ER and was put on restricted duty for a deep muscle bruise.

Two maintenance men were moving several, varying length 8"" I beams around the shop and to the work area approximately 100 feet away.

Installing supplemental roof. Entire crew was rolling an I-Beam along the mine floor on the count of three. Beam rolled on top of right foot.

An employee pinched his index finger on the wheel of a gate valve between the wheel and the valve flange. This resulted in a fracture to the tip of his index finger and two sutures.

The employee was using a rivet buster to remove castable around the 2nd stage thimble. He was working on top of a scaffold. The employee said that he felt a pop n his left arm (forearm area) and pain. The supervisor contacted the Safety and Health Manager on Saturday morning 2/07/2015, to report that the employee is needing medical attention for his (L) arm.

Slipped on ice, did not want medical treatment until 2/9/15 when symptoms did not improve.

Employee strained his back while shoveling.

The employee stepped on a hose and felt a pull in his back.

EE was welding a double plate to inside of wheel loaders bucket. Employee was welding for appox. 3 hrs. in slightly bent position at the waist. When repositioning his body he felt sharp pain in his lower back. He reported incident to supervisor before the end of his shift. The next morning came in and he requested to see a Dr. as his condition was worse.

As the employee was exiting Liebherr shovel, he struck his right elbow on the machine. He did not report the injury for approx. 2.5 weeks. Upon visit with a doctor, he was diagnosed with medial epicondyle fx. Was put into a cast, no medication, no lost time, restricted duty for as long as the cast is on the arm.

A haul truck operator was walking from the haul truck to the man-trip at the end of shift when she slipped on a patch of snow covered ice causing her to fall backwards. The left wrist was fractured when the hands were outstretched to break the fall.

Employee was positioned in a man basket to install lagging onto the newly erected steel set. An employee on the ground removed the spreader pipe and tie rods from the left leg causing the set to shift downhill approx. 2 1/2' The moving set struck the employee (in the man basket) causing contusions to head and face area.

The EE was walking from the main road to get on #3 WOF tank pad to perform housekeeping duties when he misjudged his step getting over the curb. The EE attempted to step over the curb when his left heel caught the curb causing him to lose his balance. EE reported that his left ankle twisted causing sprained ankle.

Roof bolter was installing the inside pin in the #10 entry on the #1 unit (MMU 002). A piece of draw rock measuring 2.75' x 2.75' x 2"" thick fell from between the rib pin and the rib making contact with the roof bolter's left foot bottom. He received a contusion and sprain as a result.

While walking out of the administration building; descending the north stairs the employee felt a sudden sharp pain in his right knee. He did not know the cause of the pain; there was no loss of balance or impact. The employee is on light duty as a result of the injury.

Employee was coming down from a step ladder, and struck his elbow on the lip of a tank next to the ladder. Symptoms from the injury did not appear until approximately 48 hours. Diagnosis was soft tissue contusion with no fracture. Prescriptions were written for pain and swelling and the employee was placed on restricted duty.

EE was attempting to close frozen door on rail car with rail bar. The bar slipped out of the door and EE fell over backward and his leg went the wrong way under his back when he landed on the ground.

Employee was training employees on how to train a conveyor. He states he was using a hammer to tap the rollers for adjustment. He completed this and walked to his truck and as he began to open his truck door he felt back pain.

As employee was depositing a bag of trash into a dumpster, he felt a small strain in his lower back.

Employee was operating a Caterpillar 988H loader digging in a face, the loader encountered some hard material. The loader jolted as he tried to curl his bucket back. He had his hand on the joystick steering control when the jolt occurred. As a result, he felt tingling in his fingers and palm.

Employee was cleaning up in the basement of the pack house and slipped on a thin layer of hydrated cement that he was in the process of cleaning up resulting in a sprain to his left knee.

The employee was moving pallets to prepare for bagging. He picked up a pallet by hand & felt a prick to his left hand ring finger. EE removed his glove & found a small dark object just under the skin, which he removed. EE continued to work & within an hour his finger & hand were swollen. He was taken to the ER for treatment & had a follow up with a hand specialist the next day.

Miner reported to GF and medic on 2/1/2015, of slight pain in his lower back; he refused treatment. Miner was treated by the on-site medic on 2/2/2015; refused treatment. Miner said the pain continued to get worse and was taken to town to be treated on 2/5/2015. Miner is not sure what caused the pain to start but thinks it may have been from moving a pump.

The employee was pulling out a flight onto the grizzly catwalk when he strained and pulled a muscle in his back.

An employee was removing a shuttle car tire to work on the steering. He removed all the lug nuts and separated the wheel from the hub, 4 to 6 inches. Picking up the tire with both hands, the rim and tire slid back toward the hub and his finger was smashed between the tire and a wheel stud.

Employee was operating a JLG lift and while repositioning the lift, he had his arm on the handrail and raised it up into the bottom of a chute.

Installing head shaft in section feeder, jacking frame to get head shaft in place. Jack bar slipped out of jack smashing right thumb between bar and mine roof.

Employee was changing a belt on a grizzly feeder and finger slipped resulting in a laceration. Received three stitches. Released to work without restrictions.

Employee was performing maintenance at #2 conveyor. While doing so, he slipped and landed on his back. He was taken to emergency room for observation and released back to work on restricted duty. Employee no longer works at mine.

The injured was traveling as a passenger in a jeep. As they pulled up over a hill in the D1 section a mantrip was parked which the operator of the jeep did not see in time to stop and the jeep collided with the parked mantrip. The injured suffered a back strain and is receiving physical therapy and therefore is being reported as a Medical Treatment Incident.

The end cap of an A frame slipped off the dowel when the IE reached for a bolt while holding the end cap in place resulting in a laceration to the end of the thumb.

The injured was traveling as a passenger in a jeep. As they pulled up over a hill in the D1 section a mantrip was parked which the operator of the jeep did not see in time to stop and the jeep collided with the parked mantrip. The injured suffered a back strain and is receiving physical therapy and therefore is being reported as a Medical Treatment Incident.

Miner went to ER for treatment for infection from minor cut sustained on 2/19/2015

EE was checking oil on Lowtrac as part of pre-op inspection when the engine cover fell striking EE's R forearm. The impact caused a fracture of the R Radius.

Employee was changing a socket on a 1/2"" impact, was attempting to push in the pin to release the socket, the socket came off and hit him in the mouth, breaking his tooth.

Employee crawled under an air slide when he felt a pain in his upper left thigh and knee area. Employee felt it would get better and continued working until 4//27/15 when he went to the doctor who prescribed physical therapy.

A rock outburst from rib struck an employee's right ear leaving a laceration.

Employee was coming down stairs when he slipped causing his left shin to hit staircase, resulting in a laceration.

Was working on conveyor belt cutting the conveyor belt when the knife slipped cutting right palm of hand.

A Lead Hand and another miner were replacing a roller on a cross over belt for the screen plant. In order to remove the bolts from the back side of the roller, the Lead Hand knelt down on the under screen belt and instantly felt pain in his right knee. The Lead Hand was taken to the local ER, where he was diagnosed with knee pain and placed in a splint to immobilize his knee.

Employee was observing track-hoe work at the sand-screw drain line. A piece of Metal that was pinched in the track-hoe track was thrown and struck the employee on the cheek approximately 1 inch under the Safety glasses causing a cut requiring stitches and removal of a piece of metal approx. 10X8mm and 3mm thick.

The employee stepped off the boom to inspect the alignment of the drill steel when a small piece of rock fell off the face and landed on the boom startling the employee. He stumbled backwards and landed on a rock causing a laceration to his back.

EE was changing a chuck in drill pot of roof bolting machine. While leaning over drill head, a piece of draw rock fell striking him in back of head. This pushed his head down onto drill head of roof bolter causing 2 teeth to be loosened. (The EE had a pending appointment to have his upper teeth extracted and replaced with dentures. The EE elected to have the loose teeth removed).

Employee was filling a portable fuel cell that was attached to the forks of a sky track. When the employee stepped on one of the sky track forks that were on the ground level he lost his footing on the slick metal of the forks and fell making contact with his right hand on the ground. The employee received a fracture of the triquetrum on his right hand.

Rock fell hitting ee in mouth causing 2 chipped and cracked teeth. Had no treatment until 3/6/15.

While handling wooden crib blocks EE mashed his middle finger on left hand injuring the fingernail of his middle finger.

Employee was operating a roof ranger 2 bolter in the 2 left crosscut. While he was installing the outside bolt of the second row on the operator side a piece of draw rock measuring 24"" long 17"" wide 1"" 1/2 in thickness came loose from the roof and slid down a pie pan striking the employee's left hand and fingers between the rock and the side of the bolter.

Employee was pulling a rock off top of miner. Cut pinkie finger. Employee sustained a laceration that was closed with Dermabond. We were not aware that using Dermabond to close a laceration made it a reportable injury.

While removing tape from waterline coupling, the knife used to cut the tape had slipped causing laceration to left hand.

Employee was putting floor grading at the belt drive, a strap fell between the grading and frame and when he reached for it he pinched his finger between the grading and frame. (Fractured left index finger)

The employee stepped off of a trailer and rolled his ankle.

On 2/23/2015 an employee stated that the dipper of the 41 Shovel struck the headboard of his truck. Reported on 2/24/2015. On 2/24/2015, the employee stated he was rough loaded at the 40 Shovel.

Employee was carrying object that partially obstructed forward view along walking path. Employee walked into a section of metal screw conveyor, resulting in serious contusion to front of right leg, between knee and ankle.

Employee was performing maintenance on a roof bolting machine and placed his hand on a swing out type side guard, when a piece of mine brow rock came down and struck his left middle finger, causing injury.

While employee was helping build truck bed for maintenance truck they stopped for lunch and his right eye was irritated and bothering him like something was in it. He came in the next day and said his right eye was still bothering him so we took him to the clinic to get eye checked and they said nothing was stuck in his eye but that it was scratched up.

Employee was grinding stainless steel flange when a piece of metal blew into his eye. The employee was wearing eye protection: safety glasses and face shield. The employee flushed his eyes to remove the metal but he scratched his cornea before the metal was removed.