Mining Incidents in November 2015

Oak Springs hoist was out of service due to a malfunctioning blower motor.

Loading pocket fault due to surface power issue, #2 & #6 shafts were available for escapeways

Company security guard was conducting a survey when he discovered a Mack DM 600 fuel truck on fire. MSHA was notified and division of mine safety. The local fire department was dispatched to the scene and extinguished the fire.

An unplanned dome shaped roof fall occurred above the anchorage point on the 7 right gate section in the #2 track entry at 93 crosscut. The fall measured 16 ft. long x 18 ft. wide x 7 ft. above normal mining height.

A local resident notified mine of a fire above the tailing pipeline road. Mine fire team responded to rough, native land above the road, mine & plant site not exposed to the hazard. Local volunteer fire dept, w/wild land fire gear, responded and extinguished by 11:22. MSHA was notified. Presumed to be small man made fires.

Three personnel entered the chippy cage bringing three tool bags with them. Their combined weight exceeded the designed operation capacity of the cage, and the hoist tripped out. As the cage had dropped slightly before the brakes engaged, the three had to be extricated from the cage.

A roof fall was discovered @ 35 Brk, 3 south intake. The fall measured approx. 20 feet wide X 35 feet long X 12feet thick.

The mine failed to operate due to a stuck contactor. MSHA Hot Line was called. The contactor was repaired and the hoist ran through all tests as was put back in service at 2:45 pm.

Roof Fall at 13-06 on the belt. 85 feet long by 20 feet high and 15 feet wide. No one injured.

Unintentional roof fall in unused entry. Fall location is 1st West mains inby spad 325. Fall measured approx. 16'W x 70'L x 5.5' high. Area was supported by 48" resin bolt. No injuries, no equipment damaged & ventilation not interrupted. Fall was dangered off. No plan of moving the fall at this time. Time of the fall was approx. Fall was discovered later during day. Inactive mine.

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on November 19, 2015 at approximately at 6:35am. The fall occurred in the area of spad #9701.

The employee was operating a D-10 bulldozer pushing coal on the D Bench coal stock pile west to east across feeder A. While pushing coal across the feeder the back end of the dozer fell approx. 8-feet into a void above Feeder A. The dozer was not able to pull out of the hole and was stuck. The employee was able to climb out of the dozer and walked off of the stockpile unhurt.

An unintentional Roof Fall occurred in unused entry. The fall location is 1st West Mains, inby spad 311. The fall measured approximately 19' wide X 20' long X 5' high. Area was supported by 48" resin bolt. There was no injuries, no equipment damaged, and ventilation was not interrupted. Fall was dangered off. There is no plan of moving the fall at this time.

High winds through Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho disrupted power. Shut down Galena hoists; miners brought out to stations and sat till power came back to hoist to surface.

At approximately 20:38 the mine experienced a complete power outage due to a severe storm causing both Silver Shaft Hoist and #2 Hoist to become in-operable. At this time all the underground employees were instructed to cease all mining activities and were asked to gather at the 5900 and 4900 stations.

The west vaporizer for the 30,000 gallon propane tank in the acid plant developed a fire on the master solenoid valve that provides liquid propane to the vaporizer unit.

Unplanned fire

A brush fire of unknown origin made its way to the edge of our permit area. The fire was then reported.

THE EMERGENCY HOIST WAS ALARMING AT THE UNDERGROUND LANDING, UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND ONE OF THE "SLAVE DRIVE" UNITS HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE HOIST WAS MADE OPERATIONAL AND BACK IN SERVICE AT 6:50 PM.

The screen on the Hoist room main computer went blank. The Hoist-man called the electrician right away. We put new cable on the hoist and the electrician checked the limit switches at the collar the Hoist-man moved the skip to the limit switch and re-booted the computer in the hoist-room and this solved our issue.The Hoist went down at 10:40 P.M. and back up at 11:37 P.M.

During the muck cycle, left rib failed - operator was not in the drift when rib failed.

A 993 K model loader caught fire while operating. The fire may have begun in an engine compartment behind the operator. After seeing fire the operator lowered the bucket, shut the engine down and exhausted the fire extinguisher. He then exited the equipment. A brush fire began from the equipment fire. No one was hurt during the event. The fire department extinguished the fire.

The hydrate plant was running product but was experiencing problems with the process flow. The hydrate operator was investigating the problem and found the belt on the weigh feeder had ignited and was on fire. Flame was extinguished after 40 minutes.

Concentrator Step 1 man - elevator. 13:23 until exit at 13:55. Reported to MSHA at 13:49 (1-124236846). Entrapped Employee - experience 9 yrs/ 46 weeks. 258 US Steel Employees, 33 Contractors on site.

While pre-loading the 32nd car of a coal train, an unplanned dust ignition occurred. The pre-load was immediately stopped, the automatic wash system was initiated and the train was moved outside the silo.

At approx. 1:45PM the hoist became inoperative the section was notified and production was stopped. After investigating it was determined that there was an electrical problem. The elevator was down approx. 2 and half hours. No persons were trapped or endangered during this stoppage.

An unintentional roof fall has occurred in #4 entry spad number 3516 across from 2 belt conveyor. No injuries reported and no equipment involved. the fall measured approximately 70`L X 20`W X 18`H.

Motor malfunctioned on the elevator, motor was replaced.

An accidental roof fall was discovered by mine personnel, with no equipment damage, no injuries, and no interruption of the ventilation system occurring. The roof fall measured apprx. 35 feet long, 16 feet wide, and 8 feet high, falling approx. two feet above the anchorage point. The roof fall was immediately dangered off.

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. The fall was discovered approximately 17:35 in the No. 2 entry of the Buffalo Creek No. 1 Panel 120 feet inby survey spad #10098. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 9064714.

A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st N.W. Mains, 24A Belt Line, crosscut 52, #4 entry. Fall measured approximately 16' width by 20' length by 8'-12' height.

Tilden West Crusher elevator stopped while ascending with two individuals inside. Electricians were called to troubleshoot and repair service contacted. MSHA Hotline was used to report incident. At some point a speed sensor reset allowing the elevator to become operational. The individuals were able to walk out about 50 minutes later. No injuries or health effects reported.

Miracle Elevator doors gapped open enough to activate door switch, which locked brakes and jolted over speed switch, activating it as well (discovered SOS has weak set spring, replacement ordered). 4 miners entrapped approx. 2 hours about 10 feet off bottom. No problems with training, ppe, mining methods or compliance issues.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in F27 miner section at 25 wall track chute in the #3 entry. The fall measured 16ft wide by 8-7ft long and 8-9' high. There were no injuries or equipment damage as a result of this incident.

A roof fall has occurred on the 1 left section off the 1 North mains, in the #1 entry in the intersection outby the face. The roof fell approximately 7 feet high, the fall was approximately the width of the entry (16 feet) and approximately 20 feet long.

On 06 November 2015 at/about 9:20 AM Coal Conveying Blower locked up burning belts off, blower motor remained running. This resulted in pressure build up that caused pressure relief devices (Rupture Disks) to blow off releasing built up pressure. No injuries were incurred when incident occurred or during repair activities.

CAT 365-BL SERIAL NO. 9TZ00377 CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED ELECTRICAL WIRING. ALSO BURNED HYD HOSES.

Found an unintentional roof fall in #6 Entry at Break #75 on Slowpoke Mains

Horizontal stretch, was the report we have from msha geologist on prior fall. the fall is in line with a prior fall in the same cross cut, running the same direction. I think the top had the same characteristics, as the prior fall. Where the roof support may have not been sufficient during the time the area was mined.

Smoke was seen in the distance. It was not clear if the smoke was from an incident on property. The smoke was from a brush fire. The fire was moving close to the outer boundary of the property. The fire was found to be 2000' from disturbed ground. No miner or equipment was in the area. The fire is believed to have started off property but moved to outer limits of the permit.

Cement silo elevator stuck on way to top of silos with 3 employees inside for approx. 5 hrs, 15mins. MSHA contacted at 25 mins. No injury resulted. Elev tech replaced faulty circuit board for door lock safety. Board failure activated car safety device.

Found an unintentional roof fall in the #4 Entry at Break 75 on Slowpoke Mains

Horizontal stretch was the report we have from msha geologist on prior fall. The fall is in line with a prior fall in the same entry, I think the top had the same characteristics, as the prior fall, with guttering, support used at the time of mining.

At approximately 4:40 P.M. on 11/4/15 a sudden inundation of methane occurred on the active 18 Headgate section longwall face. Shield 79 to the tail.

On 11/3/2015 - it was discovered that a section of the 650'slope (approx 25-30' high x 80-90' long x 7' thick) approx. 350' from the south end of the portal pad had sluffed. No persons or equipment were affected. At time of notification, we called MSHA to notify them of this situation.

Longwall shearer was cutting on the face when the shearer came into contact with an old de-gas poly line. A methane ignition occurred near the top/roof and was quickly extinguished with face water. No injuries resulted in this ignition.

An EE noticed flames and smoke coming from a dust collector. The EE called the supervisor and tried to put the fire out. The flame continued to reignite. Around 1:56AM the collector caught fire and set several conveyors on fire as well. The fire department was contacted and arrived on-site to put out the fire. They left the site at approximately 3:45AM.

Roof fall was discovered in a four way intersection of entry #4, xc 41 on the main west #2 travelway. The area had been mined in August, 2001. The roof was supported by fully grouted resin bolts ranging from 4 to 8 feet. No injuries resulted from this occurrence. The fall measured 20'X20'X10' high and did not reveal any obvious condition that may have contributed to failure.

Tailgate of the longwall at 54+80 (#1 entry of 12 East) at roof fall was discovered at 2:10 pm. The fall was 40 feet long by 15 feet wide and 12 feet high. The section operated under the approved tailgate blockage plan. The area is now in the gob.

Employee was striking a guard with a sledge hammer and felt pain in his lower abdomen. Employee was diagnosed with a permumbical hernia. No medical treatment was given, and employee was released to full duty with the doctor noting the hernia would not need surgery.

Employee was getting into the Fletcher 7074 & was in the process of moving his SCSR out of the way past the magnet door sensor. The door closed on his finger at the same time he tried to pull his finger out of the way. Resulted into left ring finger tip amputation.

EE was trying to stop the belt & another ee ran and turned belt off by releasing a lever & turning key off. Another ee gave ee a knife to cut the belt to remove ee right arm that was in tangled in tail pulley. Notified superintendent by mobile phone who called 911. EE assisted ee to pickup wrapping arm in coat. Met EMS on county road I in Donley County.

Employees were installing new liners on dryer drum manually turning the dryer by hand. The drum began to move very fast. The injured employee grabbed the v-belt to attempt to slow drum down but his hand got hung up in the pulley.

While in the process of re-installing a longwall panline cover the employee's left ring finger was pinched between the cover and base of the panline, severing the tip of the finger at the first joint behind the fingernail.

Injured was attempting to open a door on number one fan. The hinges broke allowing the door to fall on injured. injured received a broken left scapula.

Employee was working on the center section of 5708 loader when ee went to pick up a jack and strained lower back. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until 05/19/2016

Employee was working on a rock crusher. He was changing a cove or belt roller. Almost at the end of the operation the roller came loose, swinging down and striking his foot.

Employee slipped on the ice and fell on his lunch box while approaching a crew van at the end of shift

While lifting a shuttle car anchor, the ee overextended his left shoulder. The ee first began missing work on 12-11-2015 & is periodically attending physical therapy. The incident occurred because the ee failed to get assistance when lifting over his head. The incident did not involve the mining system nor any PPE. The ee was properly trained and has a good safety attitude.

EE exited loader to move a different piece of mobile equipment, as he was returning to the loader he was walking in the packed snow tracks of the loader and slipped. His foot slid to the edge of the track and rolled over fracturing right his ankle.

Employee was getting onto a D9N dozer, his foot slipped and he hit his left knee on the push arm of the dozer.

While carrying a pump, the employee slipped and stumbled and afterwards complained of pain in his right lower abdomen. The mine's Safety Department received notification on Dec 18, 2015 that this is a hernia and the employee will undergo surgery on Dec 29, 2015. The incident occurred because the employee was not aware of the bottom conditions.

Employee was pulling on belt in the tandem roller when his feet slipped out from under him.

Employee was standing upright from a stooped position and felt pain in his back.

Mechanic was standing on a ladder leaning on a tire wielding. When he shifted his weight on the ladder he slipped and fell against the tire sliding down the tire on his left side. The mechanic was standing on the second step of the ladder.

Employee was attempting to open door on powder box and (he had is ring finger on his right hand in the crack) when he opened the door, he mashed his finger. Surgery will be on 12/4/15. No work.

Employee was attempting to dump at the stockpile when employee claims the bed came down while still partially loaded. Employee was taken to the ER, given a Rx for muscle relaxant that the company's D&A policy does not allow employee to work while using.

Employee was cleaning side B K.O. Box. Employee was removing the lid after they had pried up the lid. Employee had both hands on both handles and pulled up. As they pulled up, felt a pop in right shoulder, then a hot shooting pain in shoulder.

Ee was mounting a piece of equipment and the step broke. Ee fell jarring right leg and hip and twisting lower back. He was seen at ER and released to full duty. On follow up he was released to restricted duty and ultimately lost time on 12/09 due to surgery. Injury was determined work related on 12/28/15.

Employee was installing new backs on air ride seat. Felt sharp pain in back when lifted seat up.

Employee was standing on the spill tray of the longwall hooking a chain to the spray boom in front of the #9 shield when the face in front of shield #10 rolled out causing the employee to jump backward landing on his lower back.

The trip cable on ES01 caught on RT560 pulling the sweetheart from the banjo, causing the sweetheart to break free and go through the back window striking the operator.

While loading bags of ANFO, employee strained back. He thought he was fine and did not report. Entire company was on vacation Thursday and Friday. He was scheduled for vacation on Monday and called us during the day (11/30/15) to tell us that his back was still very sore and he needed to seek treatment.

Employee was trying to disconnect ropes on a barge when they felt pain in the right shoulder. The employee continued to work until 3/3/2016 when they went off work to have surgery.

Employee was standing on the platform next to his entry door on 980M Cat Loader to clean the 45 degree window off when his foot slipped off the platform; he was holding onto the mirror as this happened so he caught himself with his right arm on the mirror causing a strain to his bicep.

Operator alleges he was jarred in truck while being loaded

Injured employee was assigned the task to take Kenworth water truck underground. While accessing the mine via the incline slope into the mine, the employee apparently lost control of the water truck and collided with the rib in the first turn in slope #1.

While working on a brattice, employee turned to get some cap wedges when he tripped over a plaster bucket. As he was falling his body made a twisting motion causing severe pain in his lower back continuing down to both of his feet.

Worker was cleaning rocks out of screener when he hit his elbow on the screen box. No concern was expressed until later when bump on elbow wouldn't go away (Reason for undetermined accident date)

At Surface mine. Installing 10oz.felt and 40 mill plastic felt for impoundment. He was pulling plastic down the slope and at the bottom of the slope he went down. Stepped on uneven ground which made him fall. fractured left tibia and fibula.

Employee was lifting a NKM screen. She noticed the screen was caught up and tried to maneuver it, the screen pinched her hand between a rail and the screen causing a fracture to her rt. little finger.

While unloading 6" polly pipe from semi-truck a piece of pipe became lodged and as employee walked up to side of truck the pipe became free hitting him in thigh. His foot was wedged in between two pieces of pipe already on ground, as he was knocked over by the force of the falling pipe.

Injured was climbing onto a Komatsu HM350 gob truck to enter the operator's deck area. His left foot slipped and he fell. He suffered a contusion to his left knee.

Employee was operating CAT 785C when he went through a swag in the haul road causing his body to move side to side resulting in pain in his lower back.

IE stated he was installing a roof bolt and it bent. He lowered the drill pot and started retracting the boom. IE was retracting the boom, he had his hand lying over the lip of the tray. During this time, one of the roof bolts located in the tray slid forward, crushing his right middle finger between the bolt and the lip of the tray, causing a laceration and a fracture.

The employee was doing his normal job and was feeling pain in his right shoulder. He was examined and given an MRI which revealed a rotator cuff tear due to multiple degenerative conditions in his shoulder. He was taken off work 12/01/2015. This is being reported as an Occupational Illness.

IE was standing on the truck dump with another EE near the pickup truck looking @ the dump. He turned to walk to pickup truck & tripped over a little rock and fell on his face, causing a lump on his head & bleeding. He must of fell on a hard object like a small stone.

Employee was dismounting from loader to refuel at the end of the day. He thinks his foot slipped as he stepped onto the last step (approximately 18 inches from the ground), lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Employee was slipped off a shield toe on E26 longwall face and sprained his left ankle. He lost his balance and fell into the handrail and also felt a pain in his left shoulder. Made aware on 1/4/16 employee became a LTA for his right ankle injury.

Tightening a stud on right side of pump, wrench slipped and injured worker struck top of tank with right elbow.

Employee was walking back to belt entry after taking equipment out to the track, he stepped on a piece of belting laying on the floor and twisted his ankle. Cause of this injury was employee awareness to the task at hand. Compliance with rules/regs. not a factor, miner proficiency could be a factor, PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

While exiting the cab of an excavator, employee's foot slipped off the bottom step, causing the employee to fall to the ground.

Trolley pole of 126 jeep came off the wire while traveling Main West haulage. Injured leaned over to put pole back on wire and felt pain in lower back. Continued to work normal job until 11/28/15, when he missed 3 days due to the injury. No problems with mining methods, training, ppe, or compliance issues.

employee was sprayed in the face by chemical causing chemical burns to cheeks and lips

Welder helping electrician reinstall fuses. Employee tripped and fell descending a berm in work area causing a fall which resulted in a fracture to right elbow area.

He picked up a 2X6 to move it out of the way and he had on cloth gloves and a splinter slid through his hand and went in the lower part of his left forefinger and is sticking out of the top. The splinter is lodged.

Employee was changing out tool boxes on ride and twisted his left knee.

Employee was rock dusting when the rock dust hose came apart at a joint and struck EE in the face and blew rock dust in eyes. The employee was diagnosed with concussion symptoms on 11/25/2015 and taken off work.

EE walked in between rock box and flex. EE signaled, crane operator understood to be "Boom Up" suction pipe, so final tie in could be made. After signaling crane, EE moved into the line of fire. When crane lifted suction, stored energy caused flex to swing back into the rock box. EE who signaled the crane operator was briefly caught between flex and rock box.

Employee was removing an Omega block stopping with a sledge hammer and felt a tear in his right bicep. This reported accident is under investigation but is being reported to comply with the reporting requirement. Possible pre-existing injury.

Roof bolter operator was trying to line the top and bottom drill steels to drill his bolt hole. The bottom drill steel fell from the drill chuck. The operator then dropped the top drill steel which fell approximately 5' striking the right ringer finger.

Employee states that as he was climbing down from loader using 3 point contact that his foot slipped and he fell.

Employee was struck on the lower leg by a mine maintenance repair part when he attempted to assist another employee position/carry this part.

Employee was struck in foot by forklift tire.

Employee was walking in front of headgate shields. Bent over in low height. Straightened up by stage loader and noticed sharp pain in lower back. Cause of injury was low top & muddy conditions. Incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may be a factor. Started missing work 2/4/16.

Injured employee stated that while carrying a screen panel down a set of stairs on the third floor of the preparation plant he twisted his left knee.

Stepped on beam to install rigging and foot slipped. Injured left ankle. Went to care facility for evaluation. Referred to Orthopedist. Was able to return to full duty.

While placing the door back on the screw auger of bag house 17 the employees hand got caught smashing his right thumb.

Employee was backing up on rubber tired ride when he ran over rock / debris which caused him to hit ledge in roof and drag him off of ride.

While attempting to unclog the suction on a single head roof bolter on 1 Left, injured employee caught his left middle finger in the dust box door resulting in an avulsion to the tip of his finger.

The employee was putting a pin back in the hammer boom that worked part of the way out. When stepping down from the dump block he twisted his right ankle.

Employee was bolting in #7 entry about 3 rows inby corner. While he was swinging pod out to bolt the corner, rib rolled out striking employee's left ankle. (2 bones fractured) Rib was 78" long x 39" wide x 32" thick. Rib was behind curtain. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital.

On 11/18/2015, an employee was walking up the stairs on the extension rougher side when she felt pain in her right ankle. She was evaluated at the clinic and released. On 11/20/2015, the employee returned to the clinic and was given restrictions.

Employee was attempting to make a belt splice and while pulling out a top piece of belt structure he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee's first day away from work was November 30, 2015.

RED LINE CASE - became recordable on 11/23/15 when restrictions were placed, employee was working in shop welding pipe, he reached down to roll pipe on ground to apply wrap and he felt tightness to right elbow

Employee alleges EE was coming off of stairs and EE step of on some cement base falling forward unto EE's left knee. Late Reporting due to alleged injury not being documented by employee, and confusion with insurance company compensability because of the lapse time from the original date of injury. Employee started loosing time on 08/09/2016.

Extremely windy and a gust of wind sent a particle of dust into his right eye, he had safety glasses on.

Employee knelt to cut a rubber flap on a mantrip to attach a safety chain. He was using both hands when the knife slipped cutting his finger.

Employee was pulling cable for CO system along the belt line. He was walking backwards and his left foot slipped in a hole and became lodged. As he fell backwards his body twisted causing his left ankle to break.

The employee with 5 years experience was turning a track switch by the handle when the switch throw stopped suddenly. He sprained his wrist.

IE and another EE were lifting the Rotex screen lid when the lid slipped from the grip of IE creating strain on his lower back and leg.

Employee stated that while moving the rail bender while installing track at #27 spur on the 11 Right section he felt pain in his lower back.

Employee was pushing on leveling bar with channel locks, with mechanic. When my back got tight, and started to hurt. When he went to stand up straight he had a sharp pain in my lower middle back.

A piece of rib (12"-6"-4") fell out and bounced off the ventilation tube and the continuous miner and then struck the injured in his left knee. The injured was bolting on a full face miner. The injured continued to work till going off for surgery on 1/27/2016.

A leaching employee lost his footing and hurt his ankle. The employee was helping push a 4" pipe causing the him to roll his ankle.

Employee was operating a shuttle car, and was getting a load at the miner. The car got on top of the bumper of the miner and was lifted a few inches. When the car pulled away, it dropped and caused the operator to bounce and jam his head into the canopy.

Employee was installing an anchor bolt in the #5 heading. He was pushing the bolt to the top, stopped up pressure to turn the anchor, then continued pushing the bolt up. He caught his left middle finger between the wrench and the anchor resulting in a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

The shovel dipper opened on the dovetail of a haul truck, jarring an employee. He was taken to the ER and taken off work until 11/24/15.

Employee was using a 20# sledge hammer to straighten a step on mobile equipment and smashed finger between handle and track of equipment

The employee along with some help was hanging Miner cable and water line across the entry for shuttle car to run. Injured felt a sharp pain through his right shoulder and down his back.

At the end of his shift the employee was crossing over the bridge and lost his footing and fell. This caused his leg to be pinched between the bridge and Lo-Lo causing a contusion. The employee was treated and released and remains off at this time.

Employee was working at the Secondary Plant on Station #2. They were sliding screens out. He was trying to lift himself up on to the end of the 2nd deck so he could help get the screens out. When putting all his weight on his arms, his right shoulder gave away and popped out of place.

Employee was operating a roof bolter and bumped his elbow on the ATRS frame and bruised his elbow.

Employee was walking on flat surface at control booth - There were no obstacles in his path.

Operator was making a turn around for a load of prill. When he stepped out onto the top step of the bulk truck his foot slipped and he hit his back on the top step of the truck.

Employee said he was cleaning himself off and felt like he got something in his eye.

Employee stated that he slipped dismounting a rock truck, injuring his shoulder. He claims to have a witness & to have reported incident to his foreman, who has no record of it. Employee also claims that condition worsened over time, until he first sought treatment for his injury on 2/3/16, at which point he was taken off work.

After exiting man lift, employee stepped on uneven ground and twisted his right knee. Employee had it checked out medically on 11/17/2015.

EE was cleaning out a plugged chute on K2 Preheat tower. EE was looking into cleanout port when the chute plugged again causing lime/dust to exit the port striking EE in the face/eyes. EE has been examined/treated by a physician for corneal abrasions and chemical injuries to his eyes. Return to full duty expected pending clearance from his physician.

Using come along, slate bar and hammers to remove a section of handrail off the panline (near headgate in 24W). Injured was standing in front of the handrail prying it off and it landed on his left foot causing a contusion. No problems with ppe, training, mining machines or compliance issues. Body placement was very poor.

Employee was at home over the weekend and noticed a bite mark on his arm. He believes it was from a spider bite while he was moving and consolidating material at the mine site on 11/14/2015. Employee visited the doctor and received antibiotics for treatment. Employee returned to work 11/23/2015.

The employee felt a pain in his shoulder while exiting a man hole. This was not re-portable until 10/11/16 when the employee had to have surgery.

Employee was lifting a bucket (5 gal) full of antifreeze and felt pain in his lower back.

Employee was trying to open a drawer when she felt pain to her lower back

Employee was working to re-install pin on #112 shield that had backed out and when he bent over to lift clevis head he felt a burning pain in his stomach. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia on 11/25/15 and started losing time due to surgery.

Employee picked up a metal ladder and turned to move it. On the next day, 11/14/15, he reported that he has experienced some discomfort & pain in the left leg, associated with moving the ladder on the previous day.

The employee was walking down a small incline when he tripped and fell.

Employee states he injured his lower back while washing sand for several days with a water hose preparing the plant for shutdown and then riding in the loader aggravated it. He did not seek medical care until 11/16/2015.

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS WORKING ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HE STRUCK HIS BACK ON PART OF THE CRUSHER. HE ALSO REPORTED BENDING AND LIFTING CONTRIBUTED TO THE INJURY. HE HAS A BACK STRAIN.

Employee was running the headgate side of the longwall shearer towards the head "on air" (not cutting coal). The longwall was idle & every third shield was advanced. The employee became entangled in the tight area created by a pulled shield & was struck by the shearer cable handler injuring his chest and back.

Employee started to climb the ladder on his front-end loader when he felt a pain in his left shoulder.

Mechanic was working in a cramped space on Cat 769 on top of engine compartment. twisted and injured back while lifting engine lid to perform repairs.

Employee was pushing pan line on the long wall when a roof fall occurred behind the supports, producing enough force to cause the employee to be jolted enough to fall.

Employees were lifting a pipe using a loader and chain. An employee was adjusting the chain and positioned his body under the loader bucket. The loader operator lowered the bucket to provide slack in the chain pinching the ground employee between the loader bucket and pipe, breaking three ribs.

Snow pack conditions employee slipped twisting his foot fell and broke fibula above right ankle.

EE was tramming a 10 S/C end drive shuttle car when he hit a hole in the roadway hurting his back

Employee attempted to stand from the sitting position and felt sharp pain in his lower back.

While installing mini power transformer, the support for it failed during install and unit tipped and fell. The EE instinctively attempted to catch the falling transformer. The employee began feeling pain in his arm and knee and was sent to the medical provider.

Employee put a regulator hole in brattice and when he turned around a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on his hard hat.

Tripped in pot hole in parking lot at 4:00 AM. Didn't report it till 8:30 AM.

Employee was exiting the haul truck when his right foot got caught on the last step & mud flap. He fell to the ground with his ankle still caught in the mud flap. He has a closed fracture of right wrist & sprain of right ankle.

Employee was using flexco hammer to put water line together. As he was hitting against plastic coupling, a piece of coupling broke off striking him in his safety glasses resulting in a scratch to his left eye and cheek.

Miner was helping pull a steel cable onto the deck of a barge. When everyone let go of the cable it started sliding back into the river knocking the feet out from under miner. This resulted in a strained knee, hip, and shoulder.

On 11/10 Haul Truck Driver complained of back pain at the end of his shift. The employee reported his seat bottoming out while driving. The mechanic inspected the seat and determined the seat was fine. On 11/23 he requested medical treatment and returned to full duty. On 12/18 he saw his personal doctor and taken off work for 2 weeks.

The preheater elevator doors had to be manually closed. EE usually used a step ladder to reach the mechanism above the doors safely. The ladder was not in the elevator. There were accessible stairs, but EE chose to climb the escape hatch steps to try & reach the mechanism. As he was operating the manual closure he slipped off the steps & fell inside the elevator floor

Employee was changing sides with miner to clean up. Shuttle car operator had backed up to allow room. As he was trammimg the miner back to the face, the shuttle car op. started advancing and struck miner op. in the back.

The employee had his left hand resting on an eyelet on the launch. The trolly operator lowered the trolly to pick up the next beam. The trolly creates down pressure the pick up process. This down pressure forces the eyelet to raise and as this took place the finger was smashed between the eyelet and the mono-rail.

While leaving for the day the scale operator fell on her way to her car. There is a step down from the sidewalk to the parking lot of about 3 inches. When she stepped she caught this drop mid foot which then led to her falling on her left shoulder. At this point no damage has been identified but she is on a lifting restriction with use of a sling.

Injured replaced a piece of grating on slope catwalk at 2780, then walked down catwalk and a separate piece of grating failed and he fell striking his right shoulder on the concrete floor below. Started missing work much 11/23/15 for persistent shoulder pain. No problems with mining methods, training, ppe or compliance issues.

Employee stated he was walking to a return mandoor when his foot slipped in mud, twisting his right knee. Employee was diagnosed with a right knee strain.

EE was stacking stone on a pallet and picked up a large stone and strained his back. I offered him medical attention, and he accepted and went to the doctor the next morning. He was given medication for pain and one week off duty until follow-up exam.

While walking to the Stedman feed belt at secondary plant, EE slipped & fell at a muddy spot hitting right arm on a rock that had been removed from the feed belt. According to foreman, no trip hazard, just mud from all the rain. EE take to ER then transferred via ambulance to Hospital where her right elbow was reset. EE remains off work pending further evaluation

Employee stated that while reaching to pick up a bundle of plates off of a pallet in the supply yard he felt sharp pain in his right arm.(Bicep)

Employee was moving/carrying a piece of cribbing & had both hands on it. While walking, he stumbled/tripped and started to fall; he put both hands out on the rib to brace his fall, which resulted in jarring to both wrists. X=Rays were negative. Restrictions were issued.

A roof was installing a 6' roof bolt on a full face miner. He was torqueing the bolt when a 2' wrench broke and hit him above the eye.

Walking bleeders from 24W to 17W and felt pain in lower back, going down both legs, when he got to bleeder fan. Miner has history of lower back issues (herniated lumbar disc) aggravated by walking bent over and hitting his head on the roof a few times. No problems with training, mining methods, PPE or compliance issues.

Employee had just completed a cleaning task and sat down to wipe sweat from his face. He had taken his safety glasses off and a gust of wind blew some dust in his eyes. We sent him to the emergency room to get his eyes flushed and the Dr. requested that the employee remain out of work until Monday morning. scheduled shift on 11/11/15.

EE was hanging up a ram car battery jumper cable when the cable fell from an insulated hook and struck EE on the right knee. EE received a contusion to the right knee.

Injured was operating a roof bolting machine in very low conditions. He was drilling a hole and was having trouble with the drill steel. While trying to get the steel in the pot, he caught his left thumb between the steel and chuck. Resulted in a cut/mashed and broken left thumb.

He was using a stepladder while sealing a stopping. He reached over to get more plaster out of the bucket, the ladder tipped over; he then leaped off and landed on his feet. Felt pain in his mid-back.

Employee was cleaning the plant area, rolled a 2" x ~15' suction hose, and placed on the floor. At the time the hose was placed on the floor he apparently twisted his back. An 11/9/15 physician's report indicates that the employee's diagnosis was "Lumbosacral strain / R Sciatic neuralgia", and states that the employee "is totally incapacitated at this time".

While Employee was setting timbers along the beltline a timber fell against Employee striking back of head and neck.

Employee was working in an elevated position on a step ladder, utilizing a pipe wrench to tighten fire suppression plumbing, at which time he incurred pain in his left shoulder.

Employee dropped bottom of Precipitation Tank that was plugged, hitting the barrel with a sledge hammer and when plug broke loose, liquor and hydrate engulfed the employee.

Employee was stepping off the longwall parts car and stepped a hose - Twisting his left ankle.

Walking and hit head on fly board causing strain to his neck.

EE was operating the primary crusher and noticed a large steel wheel coming through the feeder. He stopped and locked out the crusher, put on a harness and climbed into the feeder. While removing the steel wheel, he felt what he described as an electrical shock from the lower back to the base of his neck. He restarted the crusher and informed his supervisor of the injury.

Employee was unrolling a spring return fueling hose and reported feeling a pull on the left side of his ribs.

Line on barge hung on metal lip and jerked causing line to slap wrist.

Working on level ground & pulling on chain - dislocated shoulder in which miner was examined & arm placed in a sling. Miner perhaps pulled at an awkward angle. Chain was 3/4" thick & 16' long.

Employee was a passenger in a moving mantrip. As the vehicle passed through an underpass, crossing under belt, a low hanging underpass guard struck the injured employee in the shoulder. Lost time accident as on 11/9/15.

Employee strained his back dismounting a dozer.

While loading his scoop with rock dust he felt something pop in his lower back.

While placing fencing around a work zone at the end of the day, employee strained his lower back lifting and placing the fence panel.

While air arcing plate off dozer blade plate had stress on it and sprung out at top hitting employee in head. Causing laceration to scalp.

Employee was building a cut through brattice wall when a block he had just put on the top roll fell mashing the tip of his left middle finger between the block and the top of the brattice door.

Employee was working on part of a crusher in the shop when the bonnet shifted pinching the employee's finger.

A heavy duty centrifugal slurry pump was being installed. The pump was rigged with strap slung under the bearing frame of the pump. When the pump was lifted, it listed toward employee. Employee's right thumb was pinched between the strap and one of the motor mount support studs, causing a soft tissue injury to employee's right thumb.

Employee was riding down roadway in rubber tire ride and there was an incline and a bump in the roadway which caused a 10 ton jack to dislodge and fall on his hand (right) smashing middle and ring fingers.

A 23" by 33" by 3" thick piece of rock struck the employee on the back and bruised his back. He started missing work on 11/3/2015.

An operator of a haul truck over turned on county road 188. The truck left the permitted area via the county road when it ran over a rough patch of pavement and over turned. The seat belted driver sustained a laceration to the back of his head which required sutures; in addition he spent the night in observation at the hospital. He returned to work 2 days later.

Employee arrived to work and entered the bathhouse through the boot wash area. He was ascending the steps. As he stepped onto the concrete floor his foot slipped and right knee buckled. As he fell to the ground he stated he felt his knee cap "pop". He was assisted into the office area for treatment.

Employee was lifting a 5 gallon can of hydraulic oil when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Employee was attempting to set the can on the dozer track.

While installing cold weather enclosure on crusher, crusher owner, stepped on an unstable platform causing enclosure to tip over and causing owner operator to fall approx. 10 feet onto his back on catwalk below. Causing four broken ribs on his left side and a fractured left wrist.

Employee was on the 5th floor of the Pre-Heater tower conducting a visual walk around inspection when hot gases and hot material escaped unexpectedly near the tipping valve of the 4B vessel. Employee sustained burns to his head (nose, eyes, left ear, face and forehead), neck, forearms and left elbow.

Employee had taken a sample from Heads Row 1, and while coming down the ladder, his right foot slipped on the step he was stepping on, and twisted his ankle when his foot landed on the next step. He was taken to the ER, and put on restrictions for 5 days. The company could not accommodate restrictions. EE had a full release after the 5th day.

Employee's left hand became entrapped between the head pulley and belt cleaner while inspecting a chute on the Screening belt #3.

Employee using skid steer to clean up around tail section made contact with concrete foundation causing skid steer to stop abruptly and throw operator forward in seat and head to make contact with top of cab causing tightness in neck. 12/07/15 employee returned to medical facility and was put on restrictions and off work.

Individual was clearing blockage from the exit of the hydrator near the exhaust stack when hot hydrate material let loose and sprayed across both his arms. Hot material caused burns to both his arms. It was not determined until 11/30/15 that his injury was such that he could not return to work.

EE walked into a piece of wire mesh, caused him to fall backwards. Rt knee began to hurt. Eval. detected torn meniscus. Opinion of surgeon who repaired knee was that tear was more likely to have happened because of the extensive pre-existing degeneration. Degeneration process from working 37 years has weakened meniscus, making it more susceptible to injury. Dr. note is included.

Contractor employee was installing a turbo charger on engine of a 773 Haul truck and while lifting turbo up with left arm, felt a pop in left shoulder and pain in shoulder. The restricted duty will be no overhead use of left arm for 1 week.

Employee was replacing screen decks in the Penthouse. The combination of pushing, pulling, and overexertion caused back pain. Employee felt tightness in his back and reported to direct supervisor. Employee requested medical attention on 11/23 and was given work restrictions.

On 11/21/16 employee was walking down stairs and was carrying a bucket. He tripped over the bucket and fell. The employee bruised his knee. Over the next several months the employee worked with no restrictions. On 2/25/2016 the employee had an M.R.I. of his knee. On 2/26/2016 the employee was taken off work.

EE was removing a drain plug at the bottom of hydraulic tank for a loader. When the plug broke loose the employee felt a popping sensation in shoulder. This injury has been treated as first aid and employee was sent for an MRI when it was determined that surgery was needed. On 04/14/2016 were ee surgery and the first day of lost time.

While knocking cement block out of an old regulator, the employee was struck by a piece of stone measuring approx. 3'x 4'x 3". The stone knocked the employee to the ground and the employee received fractures to the sternum and back.

EE unloading hopper and caught finger and cut it open.

Employee was chipping out build up inside of cone crusher, accumlated debris fell on employee causing him to sprain neck.

The employee was getting off of a manlift into muddy conditions and slipped and twisted knee.

Employee reported feeling pain in right shoulder and hip after lifting a 16 lb hammer. This was not reported immediately due to an investigation of the incident. MRI was scheduled for 12/03/15 - results have not been received.

EE was unloading carrier rollers from the bed of truck. EE was standing on ground and lifting rollers out when the roller caught the lip of the tail gate and pinned his finger in between the roller shaft and the tail gate.

EE was working on a water pump. The inside plate fell on right hand and injured his finger. They were trying to put the pump back together.

Employee was dumping waste hopper at lab into loader bucket and pinched leg between hopper and exterior wall of lab causing injury to leg.

Injured was walking down the steps from control. Close to bottom of the steps his foot slipped and he injured his right ankle. After treatment, the injury was diagnosed as broken fibula at ankle.

EE was using a socket to tighten a lid on a Hyd. filter lid and the wrench slipped causing the EE to lose his balance and fall.

EE#1 was inside an Impact Crusher along with EE#2 & EE#3 changing impact crusher plates. EE#2 & EE#3 had finished the work and exited the machine but when EE#1 was about to exit the machine, he felt the machine move / rotate. EE#1 attempted to hold down or stop the metal bar from moving when he slipped, twisting his left ankle.

While operating a haul truck the individuals tires slipped into a rut causing his head and neck to have a whiplash type effect.

Employee was working on the Caribs Fall Protection unit for trucks. He reports that he felt a pop to his knee when he stepped over a magnetic gate. Afterwards he reported pain when walking. Employee received restricted duty from initial medical provider.

Employee reported to Safety Department his knee was bothering him with considerable pain.

Haul Truck Driver backed into the Bucket of Loader causing the truck to come to an abrupt stop jarring the drivers back.

Welder picked up an inert gas cylinder and felt a pop in his right shoulder, followed by burning.

EE was installing hydraulic ram at top of finish mill elevator. EE attempted to kneel down to work from his knees and hit his right knee on the bearing of the mill elevator. EE reported the injury on 11/14/15 and seen at Dr. office and placed off work until 11/17/15. Returned on modified duty and released to full duty on 11/20/15

While in the process of tramming the Highwall Miner to a new pit, the track popped and a piece of metal flew off striking employee on the left wrist.

Walking down stairs between S3 & S4 stepped down wrong and rolled his right ankle.

Employee stated he was loading the roof bolt machine with supplies when he felt a burning sensation in his abdomen. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia.

Injured worker (IW) was getting out of the rear left side of his truck tailgate. The tailgate was in the down position IW stepped on to the left side back bumper to get off of the truck. He slipped and fell on his left side breaking his left wrist.

Employee was walking across a "bench" when he stepped on a dirt/mud clump causing him to slip and fall twisting his left ankle. it had been raining all day which also contributed to the fall. the ankle bone was found to be chipped through an x ray

Employee was shoveling material on 11/3/15 at about 7:15AM, he felt a momentary sharp pain in his lower back as he turned with a full shovel. He reported it to supervisor that afternoon. He worked the remainder of the week. He reported his back got worse over the weekend. He did not report for work and was diagnosed with a lumbosacral strain on 11/10/15 by his doctor.

Employee stated he was walking in the #5 face when his foot slipped on a ledge in the bottom, twisting his left knee. Employee was diagnosed with a left knee strain.

Employee was walking up a stairway located in the mine office complex when EE felt a muscle snap.

The injured was washing the company bobcat in the wash bay of the surface shop, the safety lock holding the cab up appeared as if it was hit and dropped the cab down on the injured landing on his back.

EE was descending a stairwell on the south end of the mill room at the end of shift. The EE thought he was on the bottom step, but actually was on the second to bottom step. The employee fell to the floor and landed on his shoulder. An MRI showed a torn rotator cuff injury and on 12/1/15 the employee was prescribed physical therapy.

Operator was scratching rock to be crushed when he lifted machine off ground a couple of inches and the machine came down and jarred operator who then complained of back pain.

Employee slipped while ascending stairs. Employee claimed of discomfort to her knee. Employee received restrictions 11/9.

Employee was preparing to put lock on lock box, he went to turn and walk off and felt a twist in his right knee. Employee returned to company clinic on 4/21/16 with complaint of right knee pain from 2015 incident. Employee being referred for evaluation.

Employee was roof bolting, the drill steel got bound up and while he was trying to get it out it broke loose and struck him on his right arm.

Employee moving forks on wheeled telescoping forklift to center position. Employee grabbed side of mast near for support bar free travel area. Fork hung up on support bar bracket and employee pushed fork to center. When fork fell into place, support bar fell through free travel area contacting employees thumb.

Employee complained of aching in his shoulder and the doctor put him on modified duty.

On 11-4-15 EE was hit on right shoulder by a wire cutter dropped from above. On 12-7-15 EE stated that the shoulder was sore and was transported to the clinic. EE was diagnosed with impingement syndrome and placed on modified duty and therapy.

Employee walking from office to mack stockpile slipped and fell.

Employee was attempting to straighten piece of metal tubing by sitting on it. He placed one end on a piece of equipment, the other end on the ground. When he sat down, the tubing rolled and he fell to the ground.

The injured was standing on a 6 ft ladder (3rd flight) putting glue in a hole just drilled in the rib when the injured fell from the ladder. The injured tried to catch himself with his left arm while falling to the ground. On 11/17/15 it was discovered that he had a torn muscle in his shoulder.

Was getting loaded by electric shovel and bucket hit dove tail of truck. Truck lunged forward. Employee received evaluation and followed recommendations for ibuprofen use. As time passed further evaluation was sought due to no change in condition. Further evaluation on 11-23-15 placed employee on restricted duty.

Employee was cutting a bolt with a torch. A piece of hot steel landed on his right pinky finger. Employee waited to report and get medical attention, the finger swelled, blistered then became infected.

Employee slipped on a rock resulting in a small tear to left meniscus

EE states he had back pain after working with a partner to lift a small barrel of lube from the floor onto a portable cart. He refused treatment initially but upon wakening the next day, he requested an evaluation. He was evaluated by a medical provider and taken off of work.

The haul road was slick due to rain. The haul truck lost control and rolled over on right side. The operator was knocked out for 2 to 3 minutes at time of incident. After further exam at clinic is right wrist was sprained.

Employee was pulled up to fuel pumps with 988. When he was getting down off the machine, his left hand slipped off the hand rail of the ladder. I fell back and caught myself with the right hand causing my shoulder to pop.

was pulling up the guard with his right hand and reaching across his right arm to put a bolt in, something popped in his right shoulder, started to hurt. went to doctor to get checked out, DR. said looked like strained tendon or tear in the tendon. DR.wants to see patient again. scripts Norco for the pain at night and Etodolac for inflammatory.

On 11/2 the EE was assigned to clean out the Scalping Tower due to a backed up screen. He felt tightening in his back while shoveling and after lunch the pain became more severe. He reported it to his supervisor and attempted to work through the soreness for remainder of the week. He was taken to the clinic on 11/9 and was diagnosed with a back sprain and placed on restrictions.

EE tried to pull a long length of 1" rubber hose, stained his back and then asked for help moving the hose, moments later 2 more EE's arrived to help move hose, after hose was moved the EE felt pain in his back and reported the injury to his supervisor they filled out a C-1 report. EE did not want medical help at this time, worker had pain next morning, taken to hospital for exam.

Maintenance welder sustained chemical burn to lower body.

Injured jumped from one level to another while on work boat. Injured slipped twisting his left ankle. Injured loss no time from work and is working normal hours but in light duty area.

Sprained wrist while shoveling out filter press

Ee was climbing ladder on equipment when he felt a pop in the upper right side of his back. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and muscle spasm, and released to full duty. On follow-up on 12/01/15, ee was put on restricted duty, making this reportable for restricted duty.

packing was leaking on valve, caustic sprayed out in face and ran down goggles and into left eye causing chemical burn

Employee was carrying a bucket to gather some rock from a conveyor for his hourly sample. He stepped down into the discharge belt conveyor area. The employee didn't look where he was stepping. He stepped on a clinker causing him to twist his ankle.

EE was walking in to MCC building when he slipped and fell, injuring his shoulder. Seen at ER, given a sling and referred to orthopedist. Returned to restricted duty.

Employee stated he was stood on the side of the crusher and the canopy over the redundant air compressor which is 23 inches above the floor tightening a bolt. When completed the employee hopped off the 23 high ledge onto the broken 3 bolt which had been left in the work area on the floor, twisting his right ankle. An x-ray showed a fracture of the right ankle.

Throwing timbers and twisted his back.

Employee was removing skid steer bucket and buckets pins would not release. He and another employee curled the bucket to access the bucket pins to tap them in all the way. While working on pins, the bucket became unhooked and fell two feet onto employee's foot above his steel toe.

Operator was having personal issues and was teased by another worker which in turn made him angry and he struck a metal hopper with his fist. This self-inflicted injury caused him to break his hand.

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BY A CONVEYOR BELT THAT WAS OVERFLOWING. EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE SOUGHT TREATMENT ON 11/30/15, RESULTING IN WORK RESTRICTIONS.

A millwright suffered a sprain to his right knee while traveling by foot. The injured miner was walking into the south entrance of the mill building and slipped on a patch of ice causing him to fall and twist his right knee. A recent MRI shows a flap tear of the medial meniscus.

Employee slipped and caught himself causing back muscle strain resulting in reduction of work duties.

Conditions contributing to the injury included snow on the ground and rocky terrain.

EE was working on unjamming buckets at the loadout chute. He took his gloves off to remove the bolts holding the outside skirt so that he could get to the buckets. Several buckets were stuck together so he hit them with a hammer. When the buckets came apart, they smashed his fingers between the buckets resulting in a laceration to one finger and contusion to another.

Employee was torqueing bolts on a 789 front suspension. During the torqueing process the tooling slipped, this caused the reaction arm of the gun to come around and contact one of his fingers. He sustained a cut of the fingertip and fractured the tip of the bone.

Lifting hammers out of crusher and felt sharp pain in left elbow.

The employee strained his right wrist while removing an oil cap for the 630. The employee originally returned to work with no restrictions but eventually required wrist surgery in March of 2016.

Miner was assisting with the movement of a trailer mounted, diesel-powered water pump, which was tail-heavy. The miner placed his bodyweight on the trailer tongue to lower the hitch to the pickup. The trailer shifted, causing the miner to be tossed from the trailer tongue. The miner fell to the ground, resulting in a strained right shoulder.

Walking down steps to close grease pit after servicing equipment and stumbled rolling his ankle. (Sprain)

Employee was crossing over a stationary railcar. When he put his foot on the step to get down, his foot slipped off the ladder. He immediately grabbed the closest handle with his left hand and felt a sharp pain in his left arm.

EE was working with maintenance crew reinstalling a screen in the Hydrate Roto-Sieve.4 employees were sliding the screen into place which fits tightly screen slid suddenly and pinched his index/middle fingers between lip of the screen and screen housing. Examining physician lanced fingernails to relieve pressure and prescribed pain meds. EE has returned to full duty.

Climbing off screen equipment, fell on the ground (4ft approx.). Left ankle sprain, facial contusions.

EE was putting in a support crib and tightening it up by striking a wood wedge with a hammer while on a two step ladder, ladder shifted and employee lost balance hitting his left index finger with the hammer. Injury was not determined recordable until 12/3/15 due to time delay in receiving medical records.

Injured employee was cleaning plant floor with shovel when he slipped as he was pushing shovel with left foot. Injured fell and landed on buttock with right leg underneath him. Injured did not report until next day. Injured suffered groin pull and is on light duty.

Employee was pulling a stuck drill steel from the roof and strained his shoulder.

Employee was moving valves in order to retrieve the required valve that he was moving rotated over and caught his right pinky finger between the two valves.

Employee was operating loader and ran over rock, causing him to bounce and jar his R elbow. Incident happened on 8/26/2015, became reportable on 11/17/2015

Employee bends over to loosen some bolts on a mill and felt a strain in his mid to lower back.

Employee was removing a metal liner and caught right thumb between liner and mill shell. Employee was taken to clinic and diagnosed with a fractured thumb and received sutures.

Employee moved a 96lb portable welding machine 6'. Employee had a strain to his abdomen while setting portable welder down.

EE was moving a water cannon during clean up. EE was backing up and turning the water cannon at the same time with their right foot on concrete and left on grating. EE felt pop in their left knee while turning. *Accident was not recordable until 12/8/15*

The miner was sliding a screen in place when his fingers slid down through through the openings and wedged against another screen. He lacerated and crushed the tip of his left ring finger.

Working on a conveyor, went to lift the guard when he felt pain in his lower back. Didn't treat until 11/16/2015.

Dragline Operator slipped while washing windshield and fell less than 4 feet to the ground. Operator was taken to the clinic and diagnosed with a bruise/contusion to the posterior, back. He was placed on light duty for a week.

Employee was operating a stone splitter and while pulling a stone towards him the stone hit the right side of his torso. The stone was roughly 6' by 5' wide.

An employee was replacing the drill steel when the breakout wrench brushed his hip causing him to lose his balance and he contacted his forehead against the handrail causing a laceration.

Ee was tightening bolts on track wheel when the rock breaker fell and struck him on the right forearm. He was seen at the ER, xrays were negative for fracture. Diagnosed with a contusion, placed in a splint and released to restricted duty.

Employee was trimming slate chips using Trimmer #1. She had a chip in the trimmer when the blade got stuck on the left side of the machine in the rock. She tried pushing the rock in, and the blade let loose and cut her finger. She had her fingers on top of the slate which is an unsafe act. Finger are always to be underneath the slate chip.

Trip injury with first aid resulting in 1 week light duty

The employee hit his thumb with a hammer while taking out a broken bit out of the miner head.

While setting up water pumps in the mine the individual stepped on unleveled ground casing the individual to twist his knee.

Was preparing to repair Komatsu 750 tracks. Placing chock blocks in front/rear of the tracks. Discovered something unusual next day went to doctor. Possible hernia. An MRI ordered; employee immediately placed on "no lifting status." Not scheduled to work 11/13/15 (Fri normal day off). Reported to work on Monday. Allowed if he didn't lift anything.

Employee was installing Air Lock Doors outby the Longwall Headgate. Injured employee and another employee went to set the leg of frame upright and the top jack slid down striking injured employee on left thumb.

At approximately 9:20 PM an employee was removing and replacing a section on 9505 and while taking a better stance he slipped and fell on his RT elbow causing a contusion.

The employee was using a torch to cut a bolt. When the bolt was cut it fell into the employee's glove causing burns to his hand.

The employee was removing the analyzer probe and were taking it down the stairs. The employee was in the lead and turned to maintain his grip on the front of the probe when he felt a pain in his lower back.

Employee was removing a return roller when his finger was mashed between return roller and conveyor frame.

Hurt back while running loader.

Employee was getting out of the service truck when he twisted wrong and felt a pain in his back and down his left leg. Company notified by doctor on 11/30/2015 of duty restrictions.

Employee was bolting his heading when a rockburst occurred lifting him off the ground causing his neck and shoulders to be strained.

EE WAS REMOVING A JACK STAND FROM UNDERNEATH A FORKLIFT THAT HE HAD BEEN WORKING ON WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS, AND REFERED TO AN ORTHO FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.

Employee was replacing scaffold plank in the storage rack. He went to lay the scaffold plank down and the plank slipped out of his grasp and landed on the employee's hand pinching his right index finger between it and another plank on the stack

Drill crew was prepping the drill to move to a new location. When employee went to bend down to pick up the control panel cord, he slipped and fell forward and his knee hit a split set. When he hit the split set he cut his knee. He went to the medic, then went to the hospital to have it cleaned and received staples to close the wound.

Employee was turning from cabinet and his right foot slid out possibly due to mixture of rain with clay on boots. He caught himself against equipment to keep from falling to the floor but felt a pulled muscle in his right upper thigh or groin area.

An employee was waiting to be loaded when a rock rolled and struck the rear tire of the truck causing the operator to experience pain in his lower back.

Employee is working indoors in the splitting department. While putting a stone on a pallet, the employee pinched his right 1st distal tuft in between 2 stones.

Employee was installing a roof bolt when the bolt became stuck inside of the drill chuck. The employee was going to lower the drill head when he accidentally hit the rotation lever causing the bolt to strike his left wrist.

EE was swinging a 4 lb hammer and missed nut striking index finger on left hand causing fracture and laceration.

Employee exited the south doorway from the quarry maintenance shop and twisted his ankle while stepping from the door's threshold concrete pad to the ground.

Using a cutting torch to cut off a seized bearing a spark or piece of slag popped into his right ear. Did not seek medical attention until 11-13-15.

An employee was walking when he stepped on a rock and twisted his right ankle.

Mechanic was tightening a packing gland on log washer when the wrench slipped, pinching his finger between the bearing assembly and the wrench. Employee was treated with first aid at on-site clinic and sent to ER for sutures.

Employee was exiting his truck and got his pant leg stuck on the step. Caused him to slip and hit his knee on the step. Knee pain/contusion.

Hit rock with loader and the back end of loader bounced and jarred employee's back

Employee fell off of a ladder and fractured his left wrist.

Employee was attempting to lay over a slab of stone in the saw bay with a pry bar. The stone slab weight shifted back as he was pulling. To compensate, the employee pulled harder and felt a pain in his lower back.

Using a pneumatic "tugger" winch to pull drill rods to lay down position while tripping out of the hole. Then putting winch line in stow & was trying to roll winch line on neatly. While doing had his hand in improper place so when the winch line was pulled tight his finger was in between bracket mounted on and winch line. His finger then "smashed" between the cable and bracket.

EE was using a scaling bar to remove loose rock when he felt pain in low back area. EE placed on restricted duty.

Employee climbed up on a three and half foot high concrete slab and was cleaning salt off a conveyor belt, when he got through he jumped off the slab and twisted his right knee. On 2/10/2016 employee received a cortisone shot for Pain.

While employee was unbolting a 6' pipe, he twisted to reach behind himself for a wrench and strained his lower back.

Worker tossed an 8 inch 2x2 angle iron into the scrap bin, and his right hand struck the vice mounted on the back of the truck. He suffered a right hand 5th Metacarpal Fracture.

Employee had removed grate to cement hopper and placed on top of B 50 pump. While attempting to replace grate employee reached out and began pulling the grate back into place. Employee's footing began to slip and while attempting to catch himself with his left hand the grate came down and struck his left fingers resulting in fractures to four of his fingers.

Employee states that he was beating on multiple press feed valves and repeatedly tried to seat valves as daily routine, pain in elbow started 6 months ago.

Employee ran over rock with front end loader, causing minor back pain. He was taken to Heart of Texas Hospital in Brady, Texas, and was put on restricted duty until he has follow up on 11/6/2015. We have accommodated his restrictions and is currently working under those restrictions.

Maintenance mechanic was tightening bottom base nut on finish mill dust collector fan when elbow struck the floor unexpectedly. The nut was located in a tight place under motor and mechanic had to lay on floor to reach the nut.

Walking to bus and slipped on snow. Strained right knee. Reported incident to us on 11/4. Was given light duty on 11/4 and 11/5. Returned full duty on 11/13 night shift.

Banita clip came off a power cable and was caught inside employees mouth resulting in laceration to the inside of his mouth requiring stitches.

While walking along the cooler area of the plant, the employee sprained his right knee. This resulted in the employee being placed on restricted duty.

EE was cleaning the crusher out and strained left shoulder.

EE had Synfuel splash in his eyes that got beyond his safety glasses while unhooking a hose with pressure on it from a tanker truck.

The injured was removing a crib block from underneath the operator side of a roof bolter. While picking up the crib block the injured felt a pain in his groin area.

On November 2, employee was using sledge hammer to repair crusher. He said the last hit felt funny. The next day, his hand swelled up. On November 4, he went to doctor. Doctor said he had slight fracture to right hand. The doctor gave him splint, placed him on restricted duty. Chris went for follow-up on November 13. Doctor released him to full duty as of November 14.

Miner was operating a skidder when the blade on the front of the skidder abruptly fell without warning causing the skidder to stop suddenly. The miner's face, body and left leg contacted the steering wheel and steering column causing his mouth to clench down forcefully causing several chipped teeth, a laceration to the chin requiring 4 sutures and severe bruising to his left leg.

On 12/23/15, employee stated that on 11/2/15, he was removing a grease gun coupling. When the coupling released, his left elbow struck the steel frame of the wash plant causing a elbow strain and contusion.

Miner slipped in mud and rolled ankle. Supervisor was informed but Miner indicated that he felt fine. However, by 11-4-15, Miner's ankle had swollen to the point that Miner sought medical attention.

Employee is a scraper operator. For mining purpose, and respecting equipment design, scrapers are pushed out of the pit by dozers. Employee is complaining of neck pain due to this activity. Accident was declared on the 11/06/2015

EE just finished washing out the bed of the ram car. As EE was stepping up into the cab he lifted his left leg and put his leg in the cab then as he lifted his right leg EE felt a pop in his right knee. EE taken to ER per request. EE placed on restrictions and given a pain injection.

The injured Miner was cutting a broken piece of conveyor belt material that had been tangled into a tail pulley. In doing so, the miner cut his left index finger with a utility knife.

Employee stated that he was hit by a rock. An initial report was not filled out.

While an employee was using a parts washer, the hose for the brush disconnected, spraying the cleaning solution onto the employees torso and face. Some of the solution went behind his safety glasses and into his right eye. The employee received eye irritation with no damage.

Employee was using a grinder to remove small section of the belt feed chute. He was using all required PPE & a properly maintained grinder. As the employee was cutting the metal, the 6" blade became lodged & jumped out of the employee's hands. The resulting loss of contact allowed the grinder to contact the employee's left index finger.

Crusher stopped working. Employee ran to stop plant. Ran and ducked under conveyor, lost balance, hard hat was knocked off and he cut head on inside of frame of conveyor belt. Stitches received.

Employee was cutting green "rock dust" line with a utility knife and the knife slipped slicing his left index finger.

Employee was changing a belt stand out on #2 belt at 19 block when a piece of draw rock fell. The piece of rock struck the right side of his hard hat and right cheek this caused a laceration that required sutures. The employee was treated and released to full duty NO days were missed.

Troubleshooting SC-42 screw, after removing the lid, the employee was lowering it to the deck and caught his finger between the bracket and the lid causing a tuft fracture of the left ring finger.

While scaling, miner's left thumb was struck by small rock causing a slight fracture injury to end of thumb.

Accident:Hooking bag straps onto forklift forks. When moving the forklift in place to lift a supersack bag the employee had his hand pinched between the forks and the straps of the supersack bag. This caused his first two fingers on his right hand to be cut. Employee was using all required PPE at the time of accident. ie-gloves.

The off side roof bolter had a piece of drill steel stuck in a hole the drill steel came loose fell out of the hole and struck his right hand causing a cut in between his thumb and pointer finger

Employee climbed up #1 992 loader to check pin on lift cylinder. He was squatting down trying to see the pin on the lift cylinder. As he raised and turned he hit his head on the mirror bracket, his hardhat and phone wound up on the ground. He had a laceration on left forehead that required 10 stiches at ER.

While employee was changing screens on the washplant, he reached to his left for a bucket of tools.

While removing the stem pipe off of washbay pump pressure gauges employee was turning his hand when his right hand pinky finger was cut by a metal sliver on the pipe. Employee stated as he was turning the stem pipe his second knuckle on his right pinky came into contact with the metal sliver. Then noticed later when removing the glove that he had cut his finger.

Making a mechanical splice in belt. He was taking roller structure off of belt rails, the top structure flipped over. Mashed his left ring finger - it fractured his finger. (No lost time - was off 11/26/15, 11/27/15 & 11/28/15 for Thanksgiving).

EE was helping to un-plug a dust chute and got dust in his right eye.

while performing housekeeping on screen plant employee tripped and fell injuring left hand and left leg.

Employee was attempting to unload a chute from a screen and lime fell onto his safety glasses. As he removed his safety glasses, lime got into his eye.

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

Employee was helping to load a hydraulic jack on a ride. The helper dropped his end causing the jack to mash the victim's finger. He did not seek medical treatment until 12/4/15 and found out the finger was fractured at that time.

The employee was standing on outside of Line 1 Spray Tower & using jackhammer with 12' bit through 3'X3' access door to clean inside the tower. Inside the structure a chunk of material fell on the jackhammer bit causing the bit to force the jackhammer out and down. The jackhammer struck the employee's right ankle causing a fracture.

Injured was assisting the equipment operator in installing the forks back on the lo-trac when the forks fell off striking the injured on top of the left foot resulting in a broken toe. The break was not diagnosed until 12/1/15. The injured was never place on restriction or had any lost time.

The employee was cutting a piece of conduit with a utility knife. When the blade cut through the conduit it cut through his leather gloves causing a laceration to his left index finger. Sutures were required to close the wound.

Ladder slipped and he hit his head on a pulley guard. He failed to get help holding the ladder stable. Protective equipment was in place. He needed 3 staples to closed cut and returned to work next day.

Employee was skinning 4/0 THHN wire with pocket knife and the knife slipped from the insulation and cut his left thigh. Employee has approximate 1" cut on left thigh.

The employee did not take precautions when he closed the door of the elevator and this cause pricked one finger.

Two employees were loading a D9 valve chest into a service truck. As the chest was repositioned on the truck, one of the employee's had a finger pinched between the valve chest and the service truck bed. The employee suffered a laceration requiring 3 sutures.

Working on top of Deca recovery, when expanded metal on door caught him on the left shin, causing laceration.

Employee was handling the miner cable and caught his left ring finger bwtween the cable and cable handler on the boom of the miner.

Employee was checking gate at reclamation site. A chain was attached to gate. He tripped on chain and fell. Sprained left ankle.

The employee was exiting the 660 Drill to go to lunch. He had spent the morning drilling on the Big Sage Road. As he went to close the door to the drill he lost his footing, he had his hand on the bottom of the door, which caused him to pinch his right index finger between the door and the frame. It was noted that he fractured the top of his finger required several stiches.

Employee was moving a load of cathodes from the cell line to the wash tank. While looking up at the load, he felt something fall in his right eye, presumed to be a drop of electrolyte, and his eye became irritated. He was taken to the ER, given a prescription and returned to work. Employee was wearing his PPE.

Caught his left ring finger between the centralizer and the drill steel while bolting. Diagnosed with laceration and a simple fracture to the tip of his left ring finger. Received 4 sutures.

AFTER SETTING UP CONVEYORS, STARTED GETTING PAIN AND TIGHTNESS IN LEFT CALF WHILE WALKING. PHYSICAL THERAPY PRESCRIBED 12/14/15.

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A VALVE WITH A PIPE WRENCH WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE.

Employee was using an air compressor through a 2" line to clean out under a tail pulley and as he went to set the line down the ball valve turned on which caused the line to flair around and strike the lineman in the head causing a 2.5" cut required 4 staples to close.

Employee was cutting a rubber hose off of a water tube for the engine when the utility knife slipped and cut his right leg.

Employee was hitting the side of a chute with a ten lb hammer.

While using a hand grinder, employee lost control and the grinder "kicked back" injuring the top of his left hand. Employee had to get stitches and returned to work later that day.

On 11/19/15, Employee self-procured medical treatment and was prescribed an antibiotic and pain medication for a L-eye corneal abrasion. While he was lying on his back looking up to clean dirt from bolts, dirt fell into his L-eye and caused irritation. He was released to full duty on 11/20/15 by the company assigned physician.

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET CONCRETE AND FELL STRIKING HIS FACE AND RIBS RESULTING IN CONTUSIONS.

Crawling between the top and bottom belts on V-98 train 10 about conveyor to remove 2 (berthold) ash analyzers that were not in service anymore and twisted his neck wrong in the process of removing them.

Employee stated he was closing airlock door at the mouth of # 1 unit and timber worked loose and door fell striking him on his left hand on ring finger cutting at first joint of finger. Took to Ohio co. ER and received four stitches

Employee had started a power trowel to begin finishing the concrete floor. The handle of the power trowel slipped out of his hand and spun around. As the trowel spun around, something on the machine caught his right forearm, causing a small laceration requiring 12 sutures.

Employee was operating Ag Plant loader near PC stock pile when he noticed a rock on the boom. He parked the Loader and then got out to remove the rock so it wouldn't end up in PC pile. As he was moving the rock he felt like he pulled a muscle in his abdomen/flank on his left side/torso.

Employee was walking to office and slipped on wet pavement which had lime dust spillage and injured his knee.

Employee was removing a large boulder in Jaw Crusher and injured finger. Finger was bruised.

The injured miner pinched his finger between messenger cable and a conveyer roller as he was installing a new belt.

Employee was positioning a hydraulic ram jack and pinched his finger between the end of the hyd. ram jack and the AFC pan line, causing injury to his finger.

Employee was replacing bolts to secure a handrail when he got a piece of lime scale or dust in his eye. Right eye scratched.

Miner cable was grounded and employee was using fault wizard to find bad spot. He thought he had it and took the fault wizard off and began using his meter to check if cable ground was cleared. This is when employee received a shock.

While welding a hot piece of metal fell onto his shoe. Burned through his shoe and burned the top of his left foot.

Torqueing mount bolts for 992G wheel loader unit and ratchet gear stripped causing employee to fall backwards straining lower back

EE using a sledge hammer to drive out a cylinder pin when a piece broke off the hammer and hit employee in the right arm. EE received stitches and returned back to work with no restrictions.

Employee states that he was using a slate bar on 242 screen bowl when the bar twisted in his hand cutting web between thumb and finger.

Employee was using a digging bar to clear a chute that was plugged. His middle finger was caught between the digging bar and a piece of metal part of the chute and caused my finger to break open in two places.

Pipe being removed was covered in insulation. Corrosion of pipe was more than thought due to not being visible. Weight of upper end of pipe was heavier than expected due to kadin build up. When pipe was lifted with crane it broke in to 3' below the crane rigging which transferred the majority of weight to the upper side which was being stabilized by a rope as a safety measure.

Employee was using a hammer to remove a jaw block from a bolter. The hammer chipped off a small piece of steel from the jaw, hitting the employee in the tooth.

Employee was checking a fire extinguisher and pinched his left hand and fingers resulting in a small laceration that was closed with deruabond.

The worker heard air leaking out of a bladder used for the final cleaning of the slurry line. When he went in front of the bladder it let loose and struck him in the stomach knocking him backwards causing him to lose balance and hit the back of his head on the pump behind him causing a small cut on the back of his head. That night he received 2 staples to keep cut closed.

Injured was dumping a bag of dry cat into the cat feeder. He felt a pain in his lower back.

EE was cutting a piece of ready rod (3/4") in diameter with a grinder, upon completing the cut of the ready rod, the piece came up and struck EE on chin causing a laceration.

EE stepped on a rock, as he extended his hand to catch himself, he cut his finger on the pillar. EE received stitches and released back to full duty.

Employee was walking down stairs when he lost balance and extended left arm to regain balance. Employee complained of left arm discomfort.

Emp was transferring cement from Old Silo 13 through screw conveyor while air lancing angled pant leg cement flushed came out of door and struck him in the face. Emp was wearing eye protection, but did get dust in his eyes. He was sent to emergency room to flush eyes and was given prescription eye drops.

The Employee was helping to install new gudgeon bolts on the 1143 screw. While doing so it is necessary to use the drive belts and pulleys to align the screw for bolt insertion. In the process of doing this the screw backlashed and employee's right hand pinky finger was caught between the belt and pulley tearing a gash in the tip, requiring stitches.

Employee was placing a pipe at the breaker - Rubber flap caught on pipe flipping up causing debri to enter eyes

Wiping grease off golf cart seat and jammed/rolled left middle finger on 13 Nov 15. Did not become MSHA reportable until 10 Dec 15.

Employee was helping move miner cable. He bent over and his hard hat fell off. While raising up, he hit his head on roof.

As concrete was being pumped to area for placement, concrete was splashed into the right eye causing a corneal abrasion.

Smashed his fingers between the door and the lock while opening a rail car. A small laceration was closed with Steri-Strips and blood was drained from under the fingernail of his middle finger on his right hand.

Line-of-fire - struck by handle

Holding piece of steel for the welder when electric current went through his hand to his leg (right).

During the task of bolting, the operator had to hold the head of the bolt to stabilize it while the bolt driver was being positioned. When the driver head contacted the bolt and was pushed into position the employee's left index finger became caught between the bolt head and the plate resulting in a laceration to the inside of the left index finger.

Lifting 75 bags of shot at 50lbs per bag employee strain his right elbow

Employee was attempting to cut rubber conveyor belt with a razor knife when his hand slipped causing a laceration to the palm of his right hand. The employee was wearing leather work gloves.

Employee was cutting a piece of pipe when he slipped and cut his leg.

Employee was starting his shift and entered his john boat to make his way to the dredge. When he went to pull start his boat the motor kicked back and pulled the pull cord out of his hand breaking the tip of employee's finger.

Employee stepped into a pile of lime and water. Minor burns to both ankles noted, first aid provided. Employee refused further medical treatment. Two days later employee wanted to be seen by doctor and was told diagnosed with 2nd/3rd degree burns.

Employee got left thumb smashed in air door took to doctor and got 5 stitches is left thumb

Mechanic was pulling out the boom safety lock pin (pin was stuck) on an LH204 Loader, after repairing a hydraulic hose. He pinched his right middle finger between the pin and a headlight bracket on the boom.

While using a push scraper to clean up he unexpectedly hit the edge of a metal plate. The scraper kicked back and the handle hit his left cheek causing a left bottom tooth to break and need removal.

The employee stated that he was walking through the entrance door to the plant when he struck his elbow on the door handle causing a contusion. On 12/6/2015 the employee sought medical attention and was prescribed physical therapy due to the 11/11/2015 incident. This is being reported as a medical injury.

Employee was lifting a 12" X 24" screen panel and felt pain in back as EE twisted to set it down. On 06/16/2016 EE informed this mine that EE had been receiving physical therapy since the incident.

Employee was working on a 922 loader installing bottom bucket pin. The pin was struck by forklift and bushing was forced from opposite side of pin carrier and struck the employee in the face. He was knocked back from machine, lip was cut and tooth was chipped. Employee reported this incident Friday 11-13-15 at 11:15 AM to his supervisor

Employee was driving a pin out of a ride with a hammer and chisel, when a piece of the chisel broke off and lodged under the skin on the left index finger. The employee received two stitches.

Right foot slipped on snow and twisted left ankle.

Two repairpersons were pulling the 3 CV head chute pan when it became bound on the bottom of the head chute & caused the lifting strap to break. The pan swung contacting the ee on left arm causing a laceration. He was evaluated by a Physician and sutures closed the wound. He returned to work.

Employee was turning flat rock stuck in cone crusher and lost his balance when the rock moved and banged his knee on the crusher feed inlet. He later felt pain in his knee and it started to swell. He went to the ER and was X-rayed and diagnosed with a sprain. He was given an immobilizer and crutches to use as instructed and to follow up in 3 to 7 days with a physician.

Employee missed a step and fell and when he landed he cut his left thumb on bar grading.

While reinstalling tail pulley guard employee was trying to line the guard with the frame. The guard shifted pinching his right small finger.

Employee was moving an electrical box and the box pinched the tip of his right middle fingers between the box and a fan housing.

The injured employee received a laceration to the left arm after the box knife slipped when opening a mylar bag. The laceration required stitches.

Employee was striking wheel chain with a 1lb ball peen hammer when a metal fragment from the chain came off striking him in the forehead. The metal fragment became airborne and lodged underneath the skin of employee forehead. The employee returned to work with no restrictions.

Injured worker was pulling drip lines out on a rocky leach area and as he was walking back he stumbled on a rock and fell. His helmet fell off during the fall and he hit his head on a rock. Injured worker received a laceration on the right side of his head. He received staples and was release to return to work the next day.

Employee was helping change a cutter chain on the highwall miner. Employee was using a pry bar to line up the holes in the chain for the pin to be installed when his pry bar slipped and he smashed his finger between the pry bar and the shear arm. The employee received several stitches as a result of the incident.

Employee was cleaning ash rings in the kiln when a piece of lime got into the employee's eye causing irritation. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.

Employee was operating an excavator when he noticed something fall from the boom. When he was exiting the cab, he got his foot hung up in the track, fell, twisting his ankle.

HAMMERING A CHISEL, THE CHISEL SLIPPED AND BOOMERANG'D BACKWARDS STRIKING EMPLOYEE ABOVE EYE

employee was retrieving belt structure off an old belt line and mashed his index finger between two bottom rollers he was hand loading resulting in a broken index finger

Employee was pulling on a wrench overhead. The wrench slipped on the bolt head and hit him in face.

EE was eating his lunch when he chipped / broke his tooth.

Transferring drill pipe to forklift

Employee was moving a steel box with another box on top. As the employee was moving the bottom box, the top box shifted and fell over onto the employees fingertips, causing a laceration to the left index finger requiring stitches.

He was loosening a bolt with another employee when the bolt fell out of the impact wrench and hit him in the mouth.

Employee stepped on uneven ground and rolled his left ankle resulting in a small fracture to a bone in his foot.

EE WAS TWISTING A 4' PIECE OF GLUE TO MAKE A 2' PIECE. AS HE CUT THROUGH GLUE, KNIFE SLIPPED, CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LT THUMB. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO WHS-GREENE, WHERE HE RECIEVED 5 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE LACERATION.

On 12/11/15 the employee was taken to the company clinic, was prescribed physical therapy and released to full duty. The employee hopped over a water puddle and struck his head on the bottom of the sand screw tank. He was diagnosed with a neck sprain and shoulder strain. The employee reported the incident on 12/11/15.

Employee pulling on conveyor belt, mis-stepped and made knee sore. Knee has been x-rayed with no damage done. Will get an MRI next.

Twisted ankle walking out of testing auger.

While nailing a splice template to a conveyor belt EE missed nail and struck his left thumb.

Employee was welding shims into an expansion joint, after welding three into place he removed his welding gloves, turned, and bumped his right forearm on an exposed shim causing a 4 cm laceration on his right wrist.

Employee plugged in a golf cart. He tripped over the wire and grabbed onto the top of the golf cart to prevent his stumble. Employee injured right shoulder in the process. At first it was not reportable. He was only given home exercises and told to put heat on it. On 2-16-2016 it became reportable when injections were given and physical therapy was prescribed.

An employee was replacing liners when used a pry-bar to attempt to free a stuck one. The liner broke free and struck the employee's finger causing a laceration to the left middle finger.

Employee tripped over HDMI cable and fell onto right knee.

Employee was roof bolting. He was pulling drill steel out of drill hole when he dropped the steel. It hit his left forearm cutting it. He received 2 stitches. Came back to work the next day. No lost time.

Employee was walking across 2nd floor of plant looking down at the floor, Employee walked into a piece of pipe hitting his head resulting in a chipped front tooth. Employee's tooth was repaired on 11/24/2015 during holiday/vacation week.

Employee was handling a damaged roof strap and the corner of the strap punctured his left hand through his glove.

EE was removing bore miner free bits with a bit bar when he injured himself. He hit the bit with the bar and lost his grip and hit himself with it in the forehead causing a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

Was cutting belting with utility knife. Knife slipped and cut thumb on left hand.

Employee was using a pocket knife to cut a zip tie off of a wiring harness. Employee was cutting towards his hand, knife slipped cutting employee's thumb.

Employee (Ee) was greasing the loader at the start of shift. Ee reported he ducked under the boom arms and felt a pop in his lower back. Ee said he'd like to see how it felt in a few days before he went to clinic. Ee went to clinic 11/05/15, diagnosed with lower back strain. Physical therapy ordered w/ no restrictions. Released from care 11/17/15

EE was hammering off a bearing when a piece broke off and flew up into his face cutting his lip. He received four stitches and a chipped tooth.

Employee took a bad step and slid off the rail car. He was tied off and he caught himself and hit his face on the side of the railcar. and he needed to have a cut glued shut

Team Member developed pain in his left thumb from operating his joystick controls in his loader.

Claim for pneumoconiosis. X-ray date of 10/28/2015. Employee was terminated 4/13/2014.

Received a CWP diagnosis on 11/24/2015. He was termed on 2/19/14.

EMPLOYEE FILED WORK COMP ON 11/24/2015 FOR CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH WRISTS. ON 6/20/2017 HE HAD SURGERY ON LEFT WRIST.

Employer was notified on 11/20/2015 that the employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis on 9/2/2015. The mine was closed in March of 2015.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee. He voluntarily quit on 9/4/2015.

Employee reported late, and said he overslept. The following day, he reported unfit for work, due to having taken medication and being emotionally unstable due to personal problems. He was sent home to get some sleep. Nov. 23, he showed up late and demanded to go to the doctor, which he did. He was given two weeks of restricted duty that would preclude him from performing his job.

Date above reflects filing date.

EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and recommended for surgery. EE is released full duty until surgery. Surgery dates are pending at this time. After surgery EE will be released to restricted duty.

Employee reported that he has experienced discomfort & pain in his neck & right arm over time. There was no event or injury. Employee went to doctor, and restrictions were issued.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee. No % disability at this time.

The repetitive motion of turning wrenches and using tools to complete job tasks.

Received a CWP diagnosis for EE from Worker's comp. Date of B-reader was 6/17/15.

On July 15, 2016 employee first reported that they have carpal tunnel in wrists from driving a haul truck and it progressed since November. The injury was evaluated and is now considered workers comp. Employee's first day out for surgery is 10/10/2016.

An employee came into the office noting he was itching all over, he had welts all over his body, and had weakness in his legs. The employee was taken to a local clinic and was treated for an allergic reaction.

Claim filed for pneumoconiosis. Date of diagnosis was 11/16/2015. Date of notification was 1/14/2016.

Hearing Loss Occupational Illness

On Wednesday, 11/11/2015 the mine operator was notified that the employee had been diagnosed with 16% hearing loss as a result of repeated exposure to noise over his 40 year career. Medical documents support this claim. The employee has been off of work since 8/14/2015 for an unrelated medical issue.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis by a board certified doctor in internal medicine on 7/13/15. I received the letter on 11/11/15 and the employee worked up to the time the mine closed down.

The operator was notified on 11/11/2015 that the former employee (last exposure date worked 4-10-2014) has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Employee continues to experience pain from repetitive motion activities while material handling, operating a fork truck and skidsteer. The employee had surgery on the left shoulder in 2008. He started missing work on 12/17/15.

The operator was notified on 11/10/2015 that the employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Received a hearing loss diagnosis for employee. No % disability at this time.

Employee was diagnoised with pneumoconiosis by a board certified doctor in internal medicine on 11-10-2015 we recieverd the Email on 06-10-2016.

The employee has filed for Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Need hearing conservation program

Received a hearing loss diagnosis for EE. No % disability at this time.