Mining Incidents in February 2016

Unknown. Fire started in Pellet Plant, Old Lignin room. Total loss of lignin storage room (batch treatment area) and majority of plant operations.

While running a production mixer which blends silane materials with wollastonite a rubber transition seal between the product feed bin and mixer blew apart as a result of pressure build within the mixer. No personnel were injured. Over pressurization is believed to have resulted from a plugged VOC evacuation line and/or possible flammable material liberation in the mixer

Chippy hoist became inoperative while transporting miners. Miners were notified of the hoist problems and were transferred to the south conveyance of the double drum hoist. Miners were out of the mine within 20 minutes. Hoist problems occurred due to a burned-out coil on a contractor.

At 5:13pm there was an instantaneous over-current that caused the East motor drive of the #1 hoist to trip out. This was due to a housing bolt that broke on an SCR causing it to arc against the cooling fins. The cause was found the next day on 2/25/16 and repaired.

A roof fall was discovered in an air course in the old 7 east area. No ventilation was affected. The fall was 20 feet by 20 feet by 10 feet high.

The Brakes locked up on elevator causing slack in the Ropes then causing Ropes to come off of sheave wheel then causing damage to the Ropes.

Pleasant Grove Elevator was down at approximately 10:28 PM due to a faulty electrical governor.

Dozer operator stated that saw flames coming out of the right side engine compartment. EE got out and began using fire extinguisher but was not able to suppress fire. An excavator was then used to cover the fire and put it out. Fire was limited to Dozer only.

4 contractor employees with Mineral Fabrication were traveling to the 6th floor of the preheat tower when they lost power to the car. The employee immediately called plant control room and Murphy Elevator techs were notified. The Elevator Governor Breaker was reset and employees exited elevator at 9:52 AM. Employees were not injured nor were they in any danger at any time.

Operator was hauling a load with an AD30 CAT Truck at the 11 east to exit the mine. The operator looked and turned to their right shoulder and noticed flames, what appeared to the operator to be coming from the rear engine compartment. Operator notified the mine via radio, shut down the equipment and exited the mine.

Hoist down for PLC-electrical issues.

A roof fall occurred in the Wille Mine at the intersection of 19AD. Date and time are unknown. Due to conditions that prevent access to the fall, actual dimensions are unknown at this time. No mining activities were being conducted in the area of the fall.

Slope car was down due to a mechanical failure.

While Schindler Elevator Services was conducting required testing of the Sugar Run elevator and broke a pin off of the safety shoe. The safety shoe was replaced and the elevator was returned to service at 12:10 pm. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

Slope hoist was down due to dead batteries.

The continuous miner was caught by a roof fall in the #4 entry right pillar. After the MSHA 800 number was contacted the existing fall fell more and covered the continuous miner up. The roof fall also extended into the #5 heading. Both falls were in the same area and was a continuation of the first reported fall.

Oak Springs hoist was out of service due to a malfunctioning breaker on the brake car.

A roof fall occurred in the Wille Mine at the intersection of 22AG. Date and time are unknown. Due to conditions that prevent access to the fall, actual dimensions are unknown at this time. No mining activities were being conducted in the area of the fall. ***Per MM #2 on 3.10.16: actual location of fall is 22AF. Dimensions still undetermined.***

No. 3 Hoist getting ready to send men underground the left brake limit switch was stuck; computer would not release till it was reset.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the 1-54 West Seal #4 seals.

A fall of roof occurred in the 4th SE Main, at 63 crosscut, entry # 3. The fall measured approximately 30 feet in length x 20 feet wide x 15 feet thick.

Employee was operating a Normet Transmixer when the employee pulled into a cut out, looked over EE's right shoulder to observe traffic when EE noticed flames over the right side behind the cab. Employee shut off the Transmixer and exited the area while calling "MAYDAY" to inform the mine of the incident.

The Blake's Ridge elevator stopped with employees on the elevator at 8:09 pm and were freed at 9:05pm.

Miner was inspecting Miracle Run Elevator when it stopped, resulting in an entrapment from 1:25 am to 5:50 am. Investigation discovered a field connector failed in controller panel which shut down and de-energized the elevator drive motor. No problems with mining methods, PPE, training, or compliance issues.

The rover guard spotted a grass fire off old FM 2658 located in a remote P Area. The local fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The fire burned approximately 36 min. Investigation was unable to determine the origin of the fire. No personnel were in the area of the fire when it was noticed by the guard. A fire watch was put in place to watch for any flare ups.

A roof fall was discovered by our weekly examiner in the intersection of spad #4091 in the 2 Left B Panel near MP 15. Ventilation controls were not affected. No employees or equipment were involved. The fall was approximately 7' in height, 25' in length and 20' in width. This area has been dangered off, props set and cribs built. This area will not be cleaned up.

The service hoist at Camp Creek Portal was taken out of service at 2:30 pm due to an over-travel fault. The elevator program was checked and re-programmed and tested several times. The elevator was put back in service at 5:03pm.

The miner rigged the scaler into the DUB 6 heading. EE hooked up the trailing cable to the DEA electrical disconnect. When EE attempted to turn the switch on EE's right hand came into contact with a mounting screw for the breaker switch lever, which was energized. EE received an electrical shock to EE's right hand which was later found to be 291 volts.

A roof fall occurred in the Wille Mine at the intersection of 20AG. Date and time are unknown. Due to conditions that prevent access to the fall, actual dimensions are unknown at this time. No mining activities were being conducted in the area of the fall.

Roof Fall in intersection #3 entry 3 breaks inby surface.

The main conveyance in the Rodeo Shaft had malfunctioned at 14:48, which caused the hoist to stop. There were two (2) employees on the bonnet conducting a shaft inspection when the conveyance stopped. The conveyance was repaired and put back into service at 15:35. It was found that a loose connection in the PLC cabinet was the cause of the malfunction.

Galena hoist was parked when Hoistman tried to move the hoist the brake mechanism would not release. East brake control relay was weak, replaced relay and back up and running

A ground fall occurred near the entrance to the MXD2826 that entrapped 2 miners who had been working some 700 feet further up the drift. There were no injuries. The ground failed along the back of the drift for a length of approx. 15 feet and to a maximum depth of approximately 4 feet.

The crabapple elevator was out of service for an extended period of time. The over travel switch was replaced.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in an outby location.

At approximately 10:15am it was discovered that the 3 mile air shaft emergency stationary hoist guide rails were damaged. The damaged to the guide rails was caused by ground hooving.

A Non-Injury Roof Fall occurred in the No.5 entry just inby the main ventilation fan. The roof fall is approximately 60' feet long x 16'-17' feet wide x 8'-10' thick. The roof fall was reported to the MSHA Hotline. Call confirmation number 1-125127628. The area where the roof fall occurred will be cleaned up and metal arches will be installed.

Galena hoist parked when there was a power bump. Brake mechanism would not release. After repeated attempts to release brake decided to release brake manually to compress cylinder. This worked and hoist was back up and running.

An unplanned roof fall at #92 crosscut #2 entry, ft. #14923 on 4-Left travel-road. Fall occurred in intersection supported with 8' tr bolts, 16' cable bolts, standing supports - 100 ton roof jacks. Fall dimensions 18'W x 41"L x 12"H. Fall did not cause injury, impair ventilation or entrap miners. Fall area developed Nov. 5, 2015

A roof fall (50'length X 10' high X 16' wide)was found in the 6-North Right Return in the # 6 entry between Spad # 7070 and Spad # 6708. This did obstruct the walkway but did not involve any other compliance issues. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The fall approaches will be dangered off, supported and walkway rerouted.

An All-Terrain Forklift was unloading a trailer of poly pipe. While the All-Terrain Forklift was traversing away from the trailer, a single piece of pipe fell on the driver's side of the truck.

A mechanic was changing the ripper shank when the guard shifted and smashed finger between the guard and the shank. ***Per phone call distal tip of left index finger, a very small amount of bone was amputated.***

Employee was removing rocks from a conveyor belt. EE said EE hurt right side just below EE's rib cage.

on catwalk that accesses conveyor line; slipped; put out hands to break fall; came in contact with conveyor line.

Employee was in the process of securing a barge to be loaded, using a chain and clevis. The wind shifted and the barge moved up-river. EE had EE's hand on the chain when this occurred. The accident resulted in an amputation of EE's left index finger (amputated at local hospital).

Employee was performing a sand pipe swap and while attempting to line the 4" pipe up to connect it felt a pull in right bicep area. The employee was evaluated on March 3rd and received restrictions making this incident reportable.

An employee felt pain in back during shift.

Employee was operating a shuttle car and hit a bump in the haul road causing EE to hit EE's head off the canopy. EE was seen at a local ER which initiated a series of specialty care appointments ultimately leading to an MRI & an appointment with a neurosurgeon, which EE had on 03/16/16. The neurosurgeon kept EE off work pending further evaluation.

Employee states while cleaning Cont. miner off with wash down hose in cross cut between 4 and 5 entry's EE tangeled feet in water hose falling on left knee. Employee stated didn't report to supervisor during accident, but reported the next day.

Employee tripped and fell, as employee was attempting to catch self, felt a pain in left shoulder. Employee continued to work all scheduled shifts until being taken off work on 5/18/16

Maintenance Mechanic was grinding on the #2 Shaker Pit and felt something graze left eyeball. EE did not report the incident to anyone. When ee returned to work on Sunday eye was red and irritated, ee did not report the incident to anyone. When mechanic woke up Monday 2/29 eye was swollen and red. The doctor pulled a piece of metal out of eye.

Employee hopped off an 8inch I-beam onto the floor hurt right knee

On 2/26/2016 EE was hooking a welder trailer to a ride, when it tipped over from the center pulling EE to the ground. On March, 14th EE was taken off work due to no longer able to perform regular job duties due to this incident.

While carrying sample bags down a flight of stairs, employee noticed a sharp pain in groin area.

EE was installing battery in Haul Truck when EE reached down to pick battery up EE stated they strained back. Did not go to Doctor & no lost work days. Decided to go to Doctor in April no loss days. Went back May 6 Doctor put EE on a modified duty but with restrictions, we had no job so EE is now out of work til next Dr. Appt on May 16.

Ee was squatting to retrieve a sample container and felt a pop in EE's knee with immediate pain. EE was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a strain and released to full duty. When the pain continued, an MRI was done and EE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus on 04/05/16, making this a reportable injury. Surgery scheduled for 04/20/16. EE is full duty until surgery date.

crawling under a MD5075 Drill on job site felt sharp pain in right knee

Employee was nailing up a fly pad with back to the rib when a piece measuring 66"x40"x22" fell striking employee and coming to rest on the left foot.

Worker slipped on a stairwell due to wet and graphite slicked boots from rain and surface dust on staircase. Worker had bruising, pain and mobility issues at the time of accident and requested to see a doctor for evaluation. The doctor put the worker on light duty and recommended rest so the worker decided to take a few days vacation and was released for full duty on 3/6/2016.

Employee felt a pull in back while working on replacing a conveyor belt. EE was working overhead putting the belt on. EE notified supervisor at the end of the day but did not think it was a big problem. EE worked regular shifts until Friday, March 4th, when EE called in and said they needed to have it checked, that it wasn't getting better.

While guiding cable into the monorail winch employees glove got caught between the rope and roller pulling EE's hand in toward the spooling drum and cutting the tip of EE's right index finger. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being utilized. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude.

Employee was helping pull drill steel from mast onto the boom truck. The drill steel swung free striking door of operators cab as employee was exiting cab. The door struck ee on left side of head.

Original report date 2-25-2016, EE continued to have issues and sought medical attention on 5-22-2017. Pennyrile continues to investigate and contends that the issues are related to a prior injury at another location.

The employee was hanging the feeder cable when EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder. The employee continued to work till 04/08/2016 when EE went off for shoulder surgery.

After lock out tag out of the equipment, the employee climbed to an area to be able to reach the rock that had the machine jammed. Upon releasing the rock, the rotor rolled toward the employee catching right foot forcing toes toward calf.

Employee was injured while watching to make sure the couplers of 8' pipes did not hang up while the pipes were being drug around a corner. When a pipe swung around the corner it struck EE in the shin of the left leg. EE was diagnosed as to have sustained fractures to both the shin bones in EE's left leg.

Employee was working on feeder when EE slipped and fell. EE caught self with EE's left arm and hurt EE's back.

Employee was unloading roof support beams from a mine car with another employee. Employee felt a pain in employee's back.

Miner pried rock off muck pile to move 15 hp. slusher up raise, rock slid down and hit miner in left shin.

The injured had placed a ladder into a rock chute, then entered the chute and stepped onto the ladder when the ladder tipped and the injured fell, along with the ladder some approx. 42 feet onto the rock pile below.

Employee was removing extraneous materials from the belt entry and placing them in the track entry, and while doing this the employee over-exerted self, and incurred pain and swelling in employee's groin area.

Employee was pulling a piece of 8" plastic pipe in the mine. The rigging loosened up that secured the pipe to the mantrip and the pipe slid forward when the operator slowed and struck EE in the right forearm.

EE was adjusting the tension on the discharge belt of the portable crusher. EE was using a large wrench. EE felt pain then numbness in EE's right shoulder. EE advised EE's supervisor and was subsequently transported to the emergency room at the local hospital.

Employee ascending steps to work station and tripped on first step. Employee landed on right hand, spraining wrist. There were no tripping hazards or obstacles present. Because miner was fitted with a splint to restrict movement, it was decided they might not be able to safely perform their duties even though employee was released to work as tolerated.

Operator was doing a walk around inspection on blade 3500 & struck hardhat on circle assembly frame. They reported to supervisor & said that they felt ok with slight pain & just wanted to report incident. On 2/26/2016 they reported to safety & human resource that they were still having pain. On 4/5/16 was seen & diagnosed with bulging disc in neck, & placed on restricted duty

The injured employee was being assisted by a co-worker loading top structure into a scoop bucket and as EE turned to load the last piece of structure EE felt some pain in upper back between shoulder blades.

First missed shift of work was 4-20-2016. A step broke as the employee was getting off the loader and EE jarred knee.

INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER IN 4 LEFT. EE WAS SETTING MINER OVER FOR CLEAN-UP. EE WAS BACK OUT OF RED ZONE AT 4 HEADING FACE WHEN A SECTION OF RIB FELL STRIKING RIGHT SHIN. INJURED HAD A COMPOUND FRACTURE AT SHIN AREA.

Employee was operating a roof bolter and a piece of the mine roof approx 27" Long X 21" Wide X 2" Long fell and struck employee in the right forearm causing a laceration that required 13 stitches to close.

Employee was side bolting in F26 section, when they lifted an 8 foot bolt into the hole and felt pain in their right shoulder.

EMPLOYEE WAS CATCHING ROCK FROM CHOPPER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK EE IN THE EYE (RIGHT OR LEFT WAS NOT SPECIFIED). WORKER WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AS REQUIRED. EE RECEIVED A SLIGHT CORNEAL ABRASION. ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED UNTIL 2/29/2016.

Employee was finishing up last shift. EE was passing bricks to another crew that was at the same job location. They were working along with another crew to finish the rim on the kiln. The other crew was not attaching the bricks correctly and the bricks fell from the rim and some bricks landed on Employee's left finger and it broke it.

Extreme mud, wet ground, slippery, soft underfoot conditions.

Employee was on catwalk at Washer (scalping screen) when EE was working the slack out of the come-along when EE slipped on mud landing on right arm.

Employee caught gloved hand between the drill steel and the roof bolter drill head chuck twisting right arm around the drill steel. EE was diagnosed with 2 fractures in right forearm and surgery was required. EE started missing work on 2/22/2016.

Employee called superintendent on 2/23/16 from home that EE had been lifting pallets on 2/19/16 and when EE got out of EE's truck at home EE's back started to hurt.

Employee was carrying a bag of dust over a belt crossover as EE was going down the steps EE felt strain on EE's left shoulder. The employee worked up to 02/27/2016 before starting to miss work.

The employee dismounted the fuel truck. EE hit EE's hand on the body of the truck. Doctor's findings EE had an old fracture volar plate fracture on the fourth right middle phalangeal base. EE received medical attention and has returned to work.

Employee was going thru a mandoor and felt a pop in EE's right knee.

EE was operating the tail end of the longwall shearer. The EE shut the shearer down and was going to set bits. In the process of EE changing bits a rock that measured 3'X3'X4" fell from the mine roof beside the shield EE was going to stand under and struck EE in the R foot driving the EE down against the pan line. This caused the EE's little toe on EE's L foot to become fractured.

Use 6-foot bar to move mill pinion shaft (approx. 3,000 lbs.) across shop floor, overexerted - abdominal strain - hernia repair June 1, 2016

Employee was pulling slack up on air hoses from impact wrench and tripped over rail and twisted back.

While driving the permissible four wheeler, the employee hit a hole in the mine floor that caused the ride to drop and bounce. When the employee impacted the seat with EE's body EE strained EE's lower back.

Employee was disconnecting shuttle car cat heads for the power move. They started to pull the middle car cable up and didn't realize it was still connected to the distribution box. When the cable got tight it turned the distribution box. Employee's left ankle was caught between the distribution box and the C.O. cable sled. This resulted in a bruise on EE's left ankle.

Injured employee was climbing back onto machine, using three points of contact when EE heard/felt a pop in the back of EE's right leg.

A hoist cylinder on a Komatsu 930-3SE haul truck fell approximately six feet to the ground and rebounded when it hit the ground. craftsman was injured when EE was struck by the cylinder when it deflected off of the floor which resulted in EE falling backwards to the ground, bruising EE's left knee straining EE's lower back in the process.

Employee was getting out of a vehicle when upon twisting felt pain in the lumbar region of back. Please note: Employee had surgery on back within the last 12 months.

Employee was walking the intake/primary escape way for quarterly fire drill. As ee was about to cross under an under cast, ee raised up slightly striking the "I" beam with face/nose.

Employee was tightening flange bolts on discharge valve when EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was putting belt clamps on and driving veggie in clamp and hit thumb with hammer.

Employee was patching a pipe when the trackhoe bucket swung around crushing EE's left arm between the bucket and pipe.

EE slipped on ice from storm the previous night resulting in a concussion. Hardhat was being worn.

Employee was exiting a pickup truck when EE slipped and fell on ice. EE suffered a fractured right radius and a fractured rib.

Employee states EE slipped on ice on EE's right elbow near restrooms across from garage resulting in pain in EE's right elbow

Employee claims that as EE was grinding on top of kiln shell, EE slipped on some product and twisted left knee.

Brought truck to shop at prep plant through equipment door, exited building through personnel door. The vibration of shutting the door, and melting, caused a piece of ice to fall off the flashing (4'x 2"-3") over the door and strike EE's head/shoulders. No problems with PPE, mining methods, training or compliance issues. EE did not fill out accident report at time of injury.

EE was climbing onto a 775 End dump truck and set lunch pail on the front bumper of truck. When EE went to reach for the lunch pail and reposition it, lost footing and fell to the ground.

Injured was bending a pin that had been placed in the top to align it back into the roof bolter rotation pot. The pin slipped causing EE to strain EE's left shoulder.

A contract truck driver, not an employee, did not pull far enough forward on the truck scale where EE was supposed to park to get EE's scalehouse ticket at the scalehouse window. As EE was walking back to EE's truck after getting EE's ticket, EE fell into an opening between the scale and the scalehouse.

EE was cleaning coal with dozer when EE backed over some large rocks. Employee reported back and neck pain at the end of EE's shift. EE was evaluated at local medical and place on restricted duty.

Employee noticed hill belt was off and drove EE's personal pickup to where another employee was working on no. 2 head drive. As employee passed, No. 3 head drive EE's pickup slid sideways on slick patch of snow. Striking berm and overturning.

The employee was picking up a piece of stone when a sharp part of the stone punctured EE's finger where it meets the palm. The employee received first aid treatment and when EE returned to the task EE discovered could not bend finger. EE did not indicate was in any pain, however it was obvious something was wrong.

Employee was entering the cab of Komatsu 785 Haul Truck and the door had been left open letting snow on floor board. Employee slipped on snow and hit EE's back on arm rest of seat.

On 2/13/16 filterman was walking up stairs when EE tripped, and injured EE's right shoulder. The employee never reported the injury, and filed for disability and Worker's Comp. The WC claim was denied on 4/7/16. Employee requested a hearing, and after investigation it was determined to be a WC's claim. The carrier rescinded the denial on 8/12/16 and informed ASARCO on 8/16/16.

Was using a jackhammer, stopped using jackhammer and started shoveling and felt pain in low back

Employee was walking back to the face area in the intake entry when they slipped on ice and fell. Diagnosed with fracture to the left fibula.

Employee was tramming scoop in muddy conditions when scoop slid against rib, causing the rib to roll out onto the deck resulting in multiple injuries. (left wrist-fracture / 3 sutures to chin / 2 chipped teeth).

Employee was helping pull a conveyor belt on when the rope broke, hitting EE on the right side of the face. Diagnostic only thru 2/15. Released for light duty on 2/18/2016.

Slipped & fell on snow and rocks, hurt shoulder.

Employee reports waking up on the 13th with pain in their left eye around 3:00 a.m. They woke up again at 5:30 a.m. still with pain at which point employee took out their contacts.

Employee did not report to work on 2/13/2016. Supervisor called EE at the beginning of shift to check on EE and employee stated to supervisor that EE went to the doctor the evening of 2/12/2016 for eye pains and EE was diagnosed with welder flash. The employee reported to work on 2/15/2016 with no symptoms. EE was taken to company doctor on 2/16/2016 for evaluation.

Employee was mounting truck when EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder. Employee worked until lunch time and decided to go to get checked out.

Employee was taking screens to the vacuum truck when ee stepped between the boards on a pallet. EE struck right ankle against the board resulting in a contusion.

Employee was using a pry bar to turn a final drive on a D-11. Employee had one knee resting on a roller. As EE re-positioned the bar, the roller moved getting the employee off balance resulting in the employee falling to the ground. At the time of the incident, the employee felt fine. EE completed the shift and worked the next scheduled shift.

Employee was cleaning belt line using a rake when the rake came into contact with a moving belt and caused the rake to strike the employee in the right side of the employee's face. Initially the CT Scan showed no fractures and employee returned to work on employee's next regular shift & worked until On 2/22/2016 another CT Scan showed a fracture in employee's right jaw.

Driver was going over the posted speed limit. The vehicle flipped on its side.

Employee was completing EE's walk around on Production Truck 209 when EE stepped in a hole and rolled EE's ankle

Knuckle boom truck operator was removing the bullet from D11 roller frame. The bullet rolled off the track toward the truck as the operator was walking to the back of the truck. Operator jumped the bullet. Bullet hit the steer tire on boom truck and rolled back toward D11 hitting the left leg of operator. Operator was knocked under boom truck.

Employee was walking to the head drive. EE walked beneath the highline and rose up before clearing it and jammed head. Employee started missing 02/16/16.

The employee was walking in the Last Open Crosscut when they stepped in a hole in the mine floor and felt a pop in their left knee. The employee's accident occurred on 2/10/16 and EE continued to work until 3/17/16.

Employee was stepping out of a tractor and twisted left ankle.

Pallet broke with metal on it. EE got another pallet & placed metal back on pallet. EE called the next day said ee pulled something & ee was at the clinic. Incident was not reported the day of the injury. EE said it happened 2 weeks prior. We questioned the validity, investigated the incident & legally. Took several weeks. Thus the reason for the delay in reporting.

EE was in the process of depressurizing a discharge line on a portable pump when a reducer on the line failed. Discharge line contacted the ee and the ee was knocked to the ground at which time some material entered ee's right eye. This resulted in a corneal abrasion and a subsequent sensitivity to light which did not allow the employee to return to work.

Ee was lifting a hose in order to connect it to a tank and strained EE's back. EE went to the clinic on 03/03/16 and reported EE had a work related injury. EE was seen by a doctor and placed on restricted duty that the site could not accommodate.

EE came down off of a 6ft ladder and walked towards tool box on the service truck. EE slipped on hard packed snow falling and hit right knee on a rock. EE was inspecting the Fire Suppression System on a dozer. Temp. at the time of injuring was 17 degrees with 30 mph winds.

Mechanic was putting away a tie rod off of a CAT 789 haul truck. Six days later they informed their supervisor that they thought they received a back injury putting away the tie rod. The EE's medical records indicate a history of back pain and sciatica which is what the EE is being treated for. Medical reports also indicate that sciatica can be caused by herniated/slipped discs.

Employee was tasked with climbing into a screen deck to perform maintenance. When the employee climbed in EE complained that EE hurt shoulder. Employee was taken to the doctor and was treated as a first aid case. On 11/2/2016 the case became reportable due to a second doctor's opinion saying that the employee needed surgery on the shoulder.

At 4900-167-Cell #3, during a cement-sand fill, support for wall failed knocking miner backward, resulting in minor cuts and bruises and chemical conjunctivitis.

After drilling hole the steels were stuck together and in the chuck. The employee was trying to get them out. There was a roof bolt laying across EE's boom, as EE went to move the roof bolt and sump EE's pot forward at the same time, mashed EE's left pinky, ring and middle finger. This resulted in three fractured fingers.

The EE is the Pit Loader operator. EE was digging in a difficult shot and hit EE's right elbow several times throughout the day. EE went to the doctor on 2/11/16. Doctor wrote EE out-of-work until 2/18/16. On 2/16/16, EE went to a specialist, and they said it was a deep bruise. Doctor gave EE medicine, and the swelling and pain went away. EE returned on 2/18/16.

EE stood up from kneeling position and left knee popped. Was seen by site medical staff and went back to work. Next day ee stated felt more pain and was taken to Gila Health Resources. EE was given no restrictions and went back to work with a later follow up date. Employee was taken to Gila Health Resources for further assessment after stating EE still had pain.

Employee was walking when EE stepped into a hole and felt pain in EE's right foot.

Employee was assisting another person carry a post when employee stumbled and fell, at which time the post fell on employee's ankle

Tightening a nut and bolt with a spud wrench and the wrench slipped and hit EE in the nose. Doctors are saying that it is suspected to be broken. The practitioner report says that this person is on 'modified duty'. Modified to include limited lifting, minimize bending and no heavy pulling or pushing. This person has been off of work since the injury happened.

Changing drill hammer on drill rig putting on Jay wrench onto the hammer and wrench dropped on employee's left hand crushing the tips of EE's two middle fingers. EE needed stitches to close the cuts on both fingers.

Employee was swinging sledge hammer and felt a pinch in EE's elbow.

Employee was tramming miner in LOCC in #7 entry going to #6 entry. EE made a left turn and felt a sharp pain in lower back. EE started missing work on March 2, 2016.

Taping a blast hole, reached down to grab EE's tape measure, felt a pop in EE's back.

The ee was dismounting a dozer. While maintaining 3 points of contact, ee strained shoulder when used arm to put weight on hand rail. Following were not a factor: rules, regs, mining equipment or systems, protective devices, equipment, clothing, skills, proficiency or training. Attitude may have been a factor. Did not begin to lose time until 2/27/16

Employee was installing a resin roof bolt, as EE was aligning the drill chuck with the bolt, EE engaged the rotation and caught EE's glove between the bolt and drill chuck. EE was diagnosed with a small fracture to the Ulna bone near EE's right wrist. EE started missing work on 2/9/2016.

Rolling out flashing to change on conveyor belt. Lifting the roll, bent over, lifting, twisted EE's lower back.

While the employee was descending a ladder, EE let go with one hand still maintaining three points of contact to look to see how far away EE was from the landing when EE's hand slipped off of the rung causing EE to fall roughly three feet onto a hand rail resulting in a broken rib.

Employee was operating a road grader blading a haul road, backed the machine up and ran over a large rock jarring the operator which caused the operator to experience pain in the neck and shoulder area. The doctor diagnosed this as a neck strain/sprain. Prescribed pain medication and physical therapy.

Employee was walking and tripped on grating. Sustained a fractured left patella. Employee required surgery to repair injured body part.

Employee stated EE felt pain in lower back while bent over pulling slack chain out of chain hoist. Diagnosed with back strain.

Stairway from shop to main deck, employee move ladder from walkway to storage, heel of boot caught on bottom step causing ee to trip and twist ankle

Employee was walking in E27 longwall track entry, when they stepped into a muddy rut and felt pain in their right knee. MRI results pending.

Employee was assisting installing a conveyor belt. The belt got stuck and employee attached a belt clamp and cable jack to try to free the belt. While cranking down on the jack the clamp slipped from the belt causing the employee to lose EE's balance, plant left foot & fracture a small bone in the ankle. Employee was transported to the hospital, treated and released.

Employee was operating a roof bolter and a piece of rock fell from mine roof and smashed employees hand between rock and roof bolt machine.

Employee was moving miner cable out of roadway and felt pain in EE's back.

Employee alleges was swinging a hammer to bust up some rock and EE hurt left upper arm. The employee didn't loose anytime. EE had surgery on 06/13/2016 and EE started loosing time.

Miner was overseeing equipment and tried to remove debris between roller and conveyer. hand was caught temporarily by roller and caused thermal abrasion.

The employee was standing on left side of #32 Miner. The miner was off. EE was taking the control box off when a piece of draw slate (1.5"x1'x1') fell out of the top and struck the back side of EE's right hand causing a 2.5" cut. The following were not a factor: rules, regs, mining equipment, protective devices on equipment or clothing, skills, proficiency, training or attitude.

Employee was pulling a conveyor belt with a skid steer when the clamp slipped off the belt and struck EE in the right knee.

Employee was moving a spool of welding leads when they felt a pain in their groin and was later diagnosed with a hernia on a later date.

Miner was in the process of cleaning fine material that had accumulated on a catwalk. During the removal of the material the employee stated that the maintenance access point failed causing employee to fall through the opening approximate distance of 8 feet.

Driver said the truck jumped out of gear causing the truck to run away down the hill. Driver has 6 cracked ribs and a punctured lung and is recovering at home. MSHA investigators have inspected the truck and found no problems with the truck transmission.

While traveling on #505 Motor on the mainline haulage of 16 track, the motor picked the switch at 16-27 track spur. The motor derailed and struck the inby rib injuring the individuals left wrist. NOTE: Employee did not miss any work until 4/12/16 as a result of this injury.

Employee was walking in 3 North Right when they stepped in a rut, losing their balance and falling to the ground causing them to have pain in their right knee. Lost time on 2/23/16.

Employee was moving a belt roller out of the walkway along 4 West belt and felt a pain in lower back. EE continued to work all scheduled shifts until being taken off on 3/2/16 for herniated disks

Ring in employee's ear

An employee was skinning insulation when knife slipped causing laceration to finger.

Employee was working on Longwall & tripped. Employee fell with arms stretched outward & landed on right wrist/hand. Cause of injury was gob in front of shield feet. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may be a factor. Started to miss work 2/5/16.

Employee was working on a shield hose, loosening a fitting with a hammer when a piece of the hammer chipped off and a sliver of the hammer became lodged in right index finger.

Employee was attempting to lift a roll of fly pads and while doing so the roll of fly pad slipped out of hands and fell onto right foot/ankle.

Employee was walking and tripped over miner cable fell and injured left shoulder.( Lost time as of 02/05/2016.)Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was walking along the east haulage near bottom area stepped on uneven bottom and fell to the ground landing on right knee.

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

A mechanic was outside the truck shop in the out of service area coning off a light duty truck. And while doing so lost EE's footing and fell on EE's shoulder.

EE slipped and fell on EE's left elbow while doing a pre-op inspection. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a contusion, follow up resulted in EE being put off work.

Trying to move a part strained back muscle.

Changing bushing in blade tilt cylinder - cylinder shifted pinching finger between bushing and blade arm.

Employee was loading MRS cable and caught EE's finger on the reel lid of the MRS.

Employee was struck by a rock on the right hand that came off the tail drum of the shearer. This caused a fracture to a finger and the wound required sutures to be closed.

EE removed sucker hose to clean out debris while re-installing sucker hose EE pulled a groin muscle. I was informed of the injury two days later. I sent EE to medical clinic. Which then I was informed EE has a hernia.

EE left work on 02/02/2016 without reporting an accident. EE reported to the hospital the following afternoon and was treated and released for a back sprain. Dr excuse said to return to work the following day 02/04/2016. EE has not yet returned to work. EE did call on 02/15/2016 and said EE would return next day. Has not returned to work as of 02/21/2016.

Employee was installing air and discharge line. Discharge line was completed. The compressed air line had been shut off and bled 2-3 hours before removing the air line end. While removing the end it blew off striking the injured in the mouth.

Driver stated was driving and hit a hole in the haul road causing EE to jam left knee into window crank. Felt slight pain but continued to work through 2/6/16. Was off work on 2/8/16 but did not report it as work related till 2/13/16.

Employee was stepping out of vehicle and slipped on ice, causing EE to fall and have pain to EE's lower back.

Employee was riding out in a man trip when man trip hit a hole in travel way causing employee to be bounced around in compartment. Cause of injury was an undetected hole in travel way. Incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations & PPE. Mine equipment involved & miner proficiency may be a factor. Started to miss work 2-9-16.

Picking up rocks (1 1/2'x6" thick) to clear walkway on 6 belt (114-115 blk) and felt pop and pain in right shoulder. Earlier in shift employee felt pain in employee's neck and left shoulder picking up a roller at 35B (St. Leo haulage) to put in mantrip. No problems with mining methods, training, PPE, or compliance issues.

Cutting shot coke sacks into loader guys bucket with co-worker; co-worker was on L side and I was on Right; trying to get sack into bucket; was steadying left hand on loader bucket below sack & then we were both cutting sides & it fell down - weight of sack appr. 2700 lbs. material fell on left hand & couldn't pull it out. Called co-worker over & dug material & yanked my hand out.

Employee states was pulling a dumpster with Dapco EE had a chain get caught under skid and attempted to jerk the chain out and felt burning pain middle lower back

Employee failed to maintain proper footing when handling the rail switch

Employee was getting up into fuel truck when EE felt a pop in the back of EE's right ankle.

Pulling gate closed at the end of the day and felt pain in left shoulder, was originally reported as 1st aid. Employee is now treating with physical therapy as prescribed by physician making this re-portable.

The employee was walking when they lost their balance causing them to trip and fall. When they caught self with right hand, felt pain in wrist. The following were not a factor: rules, regs, mining equipment or systems, protective devises, skills, proficiency or training. Attitude may have been a factor. The employee did not begin to lose time until 2/8/16.

Employee was delivering mine supplies and attempted to re-enter the scoop machine operators compartment, at which time the employee stumbled and fell, striking employee's head/face on the steel structure of the operators compartment.

Low light led to the obscuring of large debris in granule pile. That caused the vacuum hose to jump and jerk both violently and uncontrollably. At that time the employees arm was jerked outward causing and injury to the employees shoulder/rotator cuff area of body.

Bolting off miner in 2 East and right shoulder popped out of socket while holding bolt in the hole. Multiple previous shoulder injuries. Diagnosed with strain/sprain and possible chipped bone in shoulder, referred to specialist. No problems with mining machines, training, PPE, or compliance issues.

Employee was using a utility knife and did not position self correctly when using knife. Employee did not use proper procedure when cutting with keeping EE's wrist and arms tight to reduce being struck by.

Employee complained of back pain after sitting in a meeting. Employee took next scheduled shift off due to the back pain. Workers Comp accepted the claim on 3/22/2016. At this time the incident is under investigation and the company has objected to the claim.

Employee tripped over steel cable in the office parking lot injuring EE's right back and hip.

Plant operator was replacing a roller on overhead conveyor. The roller brackets were not correct for the roller being replaced and the roller came out of the brackets striking the operator on the bridge of EE's nose. At present, we believe that the operator sustained a broken nose. EE is in the process of being examined by an ENT specialist.

Truck 376 had a front bumper marker light pole that was broken and had a sharp edge on it. Driver got out of truck and came into contact with the broken sharp edge and cut EE's right arm.

Employee did not report incident until 3-1-16. Employee working with two other employees to install a control box. When they lifted the 30 inch x 36 inch x 8 inch box, employee said felt a pull in lower abdomen. Thinks may have strained a muscle. ***Per e-mail on 3-17-16 was diagnosed with a hernia. Surgery scheduled for 3-24-16.***

Employee was returning from the scale house to the truck, which was parked on the scale. As EE turned to change directions, EE twisted right knee, injuring it.

While pulling on a wrench, employee felt pain in right wrist. Employee was placed on restricted duty on 4/18/16.

On 2/26/16 EE was washing the 6-blade. EE bent over to remove the steam cleaner hose from the ripper. As EE stood up EE felt a pull in the lower back. EE did not report incident until 2/28/16 EE did not want medical treatment. On 2/29/16 EE stated back was feeling sore and wanted to be seen. EE was seen at GRMC placed on restrictions. On 3/4/16 EE was taken off work by doc.

Employee overextended right pointer finger picking up stone.

Employee was working on the dry screen tightening up screen bolts with a 2 foot long socket wrench. EE felt pain in EE's groin EE thought it was a simple pull not thinking it was major or anything. Then EE reported it Monday morning to the owner.

Loading a shot, stepped back, heard a pop in left leg

Employee was lifting an air tool stand with the assistance of another employee. While the employee felt slight back pain. The employee sought medical treatment 3 days later.

Employee fell while unloading and was injured.

The injured was lifting a piece of 8 inch aluminum waterline when EE felt a pain in their lower back.

Blaster was pulling the loading hose out of the hole the ANFO pot went empty causing the compressed air in the pot to blast out the hose. Blaster could not hold onto the hose and turned to get away. When EE did EE slipped and fell hitting EE's left knee on a rock as EE went down which dislocated EE's kneecap

Employee was lifting 50lb. bags onto pallet in which last two rows exceeded above head; hurt lower back, right leg.

Employee stated was moving a 55 gallon barrel of oil by hand when EE felt something pop in right shoulder. Employee stated did not want medical attention, just wanted to document the incident.

After employee finished drilling a round with a jumbo drill, was changing the bit on the jumbo and was struck on the ring finger resulting in a finger fracture and laceration.

Employee was checking alternator belt, when a high gust of wind slammed the panel door out of EE's hand and struck EE in the back of the head. EE received a broken nose, laceration to left eye lid and a mild concussion.

Employee was assisting in construction of retaining wall for earthen ramp. Blocks are 2' tall x 2' wide and offset half a block each course. When stepping from one course to the next EE felt a pain in groin later diagnosed as a hernia. Employee is restricted from lifting heavy weights and may need surgery. Amendment: It was later diagnosed as a strain, not hernia.

Employee was replacing the wear plate on the dredge pump. The wear plate was attached to a chain hoist. Employee stepped down grabbing the handrail. The wear plate swung, hitting employee's thumb that was holding onto the handrail.

Employee was climbing stairs to silence an alarm. The employee tripped/missed stair and fell. Employee was diagnosed with dislocated right hip.

Employee strained right biceps muscle lifting a 10 HP Motor on 2/17/16. The employee sought medical attention and received an MRI on 2/22/16 at which time EE was diagnosed with a muscle tear. On 2/29 the employee was seen by an orthopedist who determined that surgery was not required. The employee is restricted from climbing and issued 6 weeks of physical therapy

Employee was re-lighting the burners on the furnace and was shocked when EE contacted a spark plug that was being ignited by another employee. The employee felt a shock.

Operator had climbed up the dozer blade push arm steps and was standing on the track with both feet reaching for the door when EE's feet slipped from under EE. EE fell backwards on the ground landing on EE's back. Accident was not witnessed and subsequent MRI performed on 2/19/16 confirmed lower back injury consistent with the fall.

Employee was operating a Cat TH83 forklift to remove a 6" steel pipe from a walkway. While moving the pipe, a second employee came over to direct the operator. The 6" pipe was lowered to the ground when it pinched against the mast of the forklift, causing pipe to be launched into the air, causing a fracture to the left foot.

Employee came to work early to clean roadways and apply salt following an ice storm on 02/15/2016. After proceeding only two or three steps, the employee slipped on the ice, causing a pop sound and pain in EE's left lower leg. Employee was transported to the hospital by ambulance where X-ray revealed a fractured left tibia which required surgery.

Employee worked a full day on 2/15/16 with no complications. EE woke up on 2/16/16 with acute pain in EE's back. EE did not report to work that day. EE went to EE's own primary doctor. EE had at least two follow-up appointments with EE's primary doctor. EE reported to work on 2/22/16. EE had severe pain in EE's back and was sent home. EE went to the ER that day.

Employee was testing for a leak on a crane hydraulic pump motor and a seal blew out cutting the employees finger with hydraulic fluid. Employee was treated and released to full duty. Finger became infected 2 months later.

The underground miner notice a piece of rock hanging out by the face, employee went to get a rock bar and heard a pop. Employee went to spin away and the rock hit foot.

EE reported feeling a pop in R shoulder while loading tools onto vehicle. Injury treated conservatively but subsequently determined to be a torn rotator cuff requiring surgical repair on 03-18-2016--first LWD.

Employee was assisting another employee change the conveyor pot on the #216 C/M machine. The employees were kneeled down in the pan of the C/M machine using slate bars to try to line the conveyor pot holes up to be mounted to the machine. In the process of EE pushing the conveyor pot forward with a slate bar EE felt a pain in EE's stomach at EE's abdomen.

On February 15, 2016 employee reported to EE's supervisor that EE had slipped on grizzly plates in the primary crusher as EE carried material. EE said EE later felt pain in EE's right leg as EE stood up from the kneeling position of where EE was removing mud from the edge of plates that were to be welded. EE was seen by company doctor on February 17, 2016.

EE was squatting to replace a grating, stood to pick up the grating and felt severe pain to low abdomen/right groin area

EE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF ROCK WHILE OPERATING FRONT END LOADER WHEN TIRE WENT INTO A RUT CAUSING LOADER TO OVERTURN.

EE was cleaning berm from in front of spoil/stripping ledge prior to break time. Material from the ledge slid down the wall onto the bucket down the boom and through the windshield of the cab. Victim exited loader and sought first aid. EE was sent to medical care, and diagnosed with lacerations and contusions. EE was perpendicular to the face and material was rock and mud.

EE was carrying a screw prop on right shoulder beside stage loader. EE tripped on belt rail. EE tried to throw prop off shoulder and ran head into pump & landed on left shoulder. Cause of injury was wet/muddy conditions. Incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations,& PPE. Miner proficiency may be a factor. Started to miss work on 2/11/16.

Employee was taking a piece of metal to grinder. Stepped over a roll of lagging & caught foot on lagging causing ee to trip & fall. Landed on right shoulder & arm. Cause of injury not having a clear walk way. Incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may be a factor. Started missing work 2/25/16.

Employee was changing a tail light on a Komatsu haul truck when EE was startled by a deflating tire. The employee dismounted the ladder quickly missing the last step resulting in a fractured right ankle.

Employee was shoveling material and experienced back pain. Bent over to pick up tools which caused more pain. On 2/13/16 experienced additional back pain. On 2/14/16 requested medical treatment for back pain.

Employee felt pain in right shoulder after as EE was climbing up a stairway with a vacuum truck hose. On 02/10/2016 EE was evaluated at a local clinic and was released to work. EE continued to work and had an MRI that revealed a tear at which time the doctor put EE out of work on 03/28/2016. EE is currently awaiting a surgery date.

Repair work was being done to an HP400 Crusher. EE was working inside crusher cavity and climbed out to help work on the top side. While climbing out EE felt a pull/prick on left side of EE's lower back and leg

Employee was walking on an uneven surface carrying lumber when EE tripped and landed on EE's knees.

Worker rolled left ankle when stepping down onto a grouser bar and sprained EE's left ankle.

At a kneeling position, an employee lifted a volute of a pump off of a stand then twisted to the right to set it down out of the way. This injury was an aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

Replacing screens and breaker plates on PA Crusher. The hoisted cradle assembly fell free from the swivel pin bolt Holding it in a raised position. The hex nut came off of the bolt threads. The assembly fell onto the arms of the employee.

Employee was installing a rock knocker on a haul truck at MRI in Butte, MT. Using a boom lift to access the work area. After finishing task EE started to boom in toward the unit. During the rotation of the basket, while looking over the control guard, the employee's head/neck became caught in-between the bed box and control guard.

Employee was getting out of a piece of equipment and slipped. EE came down approximately 2' landing on right ankle.

EE was tasked to assist in the replacement of 2 hole liner for a drop box at the A side primary crusher. While in the process of lifting and handing the liner to another mechanic ee felt a sharp pain in left bicep. EE was taken to clinic for medical evaluation; tore left bicep; surgery required

Employee ran a jack hammer to break up the dried up/hardened sludge that had built up on the floor of the mill on February 1, 2016. On February 9, 2016, employee reported to supervisor that employee had sought medical treatment the previous day for swelling in the groin area.

The employee was in the process of setting a jack and took hand off the jack to do another task. This resulted in the jack falling over striking the injured in the right foot.

While greasing conveyor from outside of guard, conveyor telescoped out. Grease extension was on fitting causing grease extension to reposition and caught miner's hand between extension and guard resulting in contusion to right hand.

Employee was dragging a hose from the storage tank to the water truck. The hose slipped from the employee's hand and as ee reached down to grab the hose right thumb came in contact with a sharp metal band clamp. The clamp caused a cut requiring 7 stitches on the right thumb.

The injured stated that EE had a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder after loading supplies on a roof bolter. The injured was seen by a doctor and placed on restrictions.

Employee was climbing down from a tractor (truck) cab and stepped on uneven ground. EE's ankle turned under, causing a sprained left ankle and a fracture in the left fibular.

Employee was obtaining a sample of pellets, when EE hyperextended EE's elbow

The employee was unplugging the bucket elevator discharge chute to pan conveyor when ee hit the handrail with the bar. EE right hand finger (thumb) stayed between the bar and the handrail.

Employee was jackhammering an area of buildup under a conveyor belt take up pulley that was elevated approximately 15-18" above area employee was working. Upon startup of the conveyor a hard piece of cement fell from take up pulley area and struck the injured employee in the hard hat and left shoulder area.

The employee was throwing trash in a dumpster when EE smashed EE's finger. EE was seen at the clinic and diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of the left ring finger. The wound was stitched and the finger placed in a splint. Ee was released to restricted duty.

Was cleaning screen box and hit thumb with hammer

While adjusting a rotation switch sensor, the employee dropped the screwdriver. When EE reached to grab it, EE's finger was caught by the rotating target.

Ee bent down to pick up a piece of metal and EE's left foot rolled in. EE twisted in order to keep self from falling, and strained EE's back. EE was seen at the ER and released to full duty. Subsequent follow up on 03/02 resulted in restricted duty effective 03/03/16.

Driving scraper and drove over the top of a big rock. The scraper rocked from side to side and the employee was jostled around the cab of the vehicle. The employee felt a sharp pain in lower back. The employee was wearing a seat belt.

Employee experienced back pain while loading haul truck. The Operator was moving into the dig face when EE experienced the pain.

Employee was walking across service bay. While walking, EE's ankle buckled. EE heard a popping noise and EE was unable to stand with full weight on EE's foot.

Operator was walking down stairs and slipped on the 4th stair from bottom causing EE to fall, hitting EE's side in the rib cage area causing soreness. The stairs are grated, but still some minimal sand on steps could have aided to the slip.

While performing a routine service of the D8R dozer, associate was lower the belly pan, to gain access to the drain plug associate was removing bolts holding belly pan in place upon removing the last bolt pan fell due to excess dirt in pan. associates hand was caught under the falling weight of belly pan.

While Cutting Wear Iron from the bucket of a shovel, a piece of wear iron struck EE's right hand fracturing the hand.

EE strained EE's right shoulder while barring/chipping clinker down from the K-2 Pre-Heat Tower. EE was treated by a physician on 2/25/2016 and placed on restricted duty pending follow up and release to full duty.

The employee stated that EE was lifting pizza pans onto the roof bolt machine when EE felt like EE pulled a muscle in stomach. EE later sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a strain and placed on modified duty for 3 days. This is being reported as a restricted duty incident.

walking thru walk way covered in water, step on rock, twisting ankle

Employee indicates that as EE came around a vehicle in the workshop EE tripped over EE's own foot, causing EE to fall to the floor. The employee extended EE's arms before the fall and landed on hands. The next day the employee reported sore wrists and was sent for a medical assessment - returned with report of strain.

Employee slipped on ice as EE was exiting personal vehicle. The employee fell, injuring back.

shoveling and has left trapezius muscle spasm

Walking toward rock plant control tower with lunch box and water bottle in hand. Tripped on concrete slab and fell to EE's knees.

employee was using an 18" adjustable wrench to remove bolts from an 8" pipe flange. As EE pulled on the wrench to loosen a bolt, EE felt a pull/ sprain in shoulder. the wrench did not slip. Employee reported incident to supervisor, was taken to OMP for medical evaluation, and placed on restricted duty (no lift, push, pull>10lbs, no prolonged overhead work

Placing roof decking on a warehouse with half ownership. Could not disturb the other side. The ridge cap was lifted by hand to slide new roof panels under. EE finger became pinched between the ridge cap and the new roof panel cutting finger.

An employee was lifting an end of a screw flight, when employee felt pain in lower back. The employee was placed on restricted duty by a medical provider.

The employee was working on tank 69/70 conveyor head pulley. To get the motor and gear assembly out from under the platform they had to use a pry bar so they could chain hoist it out. While moving the assembly EE felt a pop in right forearm. The pop was instantaneous and EE did not stop working. Employee did not want to see Dr until 3/22 they referred to specialist on 4/7.

Employee felt pain in EE's neck, right shoulder, and lower back from being on the wheel loader all day (during regular work hours).

Employee was changing a bin pulley on MJ-0201. When the pulley got stuck between two uprights. EE pulled on it causing it to swing back and strike EE's left hand causing restricted duty.

Truck Driver pulls material from the bins at crusher climbed up on the side of the truck to look in the back of to make certain bed was clear of snow ice etc and slipped catching self with left arm and felt something pull and had minor pain. Report Only. Our policy is to report all incident and accidents.

While the EE was walking between 19 & 21 filters, the center grating on the walk way broke. EE right leg fell between the end of the grating and bottom support beam.

Tight work area, awkward positions, unexpected kickback of grinder

While holding a cable, employee backed up stepping on a small size chunk causing left ankle to twist. Employee seen by site responder, and then brought to hospital for further evaluation, placed on restrictions.

Employee was cleaning the burner pipe on the kiln with an air lance. As the employee was extracting the lance from the port, something fell and made an impact on the lance causing it to flip up and around and hit EE on EE's left wrist causing a hand sprain.

While unstopping bag houses got finger too close to revolving gate of rotary valve and made contact with the middle finger causing a cut to the tip of the index finger.

Process Attendant IV was making rounds inspecting the finish mill equipment when they made contact with a beam just under the finish mill area. They reported it immediately to their foreman and their scheduled day off was Monday. They came in Tuesday with a stiff neck asked for medical attention.

Employee was roof bolting and checked the pin to see if it was tight. After, EE placed hand on top of the canopy and swung the boom and caught EE's hand between the canopy and mine roof.

The Employee was changing a piece of Drill Steel in EE's Novamac Quarry drill. The employee stated that EE had EE's hand on the drill steel and hit the wrong lever which caused the extraction clamp to close and raised the steel bringing EE's hand through the clamp causing a fracture to EE's left hand. The employee returned to work the same day with light duty restrictions.

Employee was cleaning and lifted a grate cover which caused low back strain.

The employee was shoveling material inside the reclaimer dome when EE strained EE's lower back.

The injured was bolting with 2 piece steels and connected the second steel and raised drill pod up, the drill steel caught the pod causing the steel to bow, striking the injured in left hand. On 2/24/2016 the injured was given restrictions for left hand.

Employee was exiting vehicle when EE slipped on the vehicle's running board and fell to the ground. EE's right leg was caught in the cab of the truck and as EE fell EE felt a pop in knee.

Employee operating 773 Haul Truck (1389) proceeded to drive down main haul road above primary plant, when they noticed another Haul Truck driving up. They immediately braked to a complete stop. Following behind employee was a 600 Komatsu loader (2799) operator. The Loader bucket hit the haul truck. Immediately after, employee felt pain to their back.

After installing new forks, EE used forklift to facilitate loading of damaged forks into service truck. As EE slid and shimmed the second fork into the truck, a fork on the forklift shifted, allowing the heel of the damaged fork to drop in between the forks on the forklift. As it dropped, a bur on the damaged fork caught sleeve of EE pulling arm into the crush point between forks.

EE was splicing a de-energized 5KV electrical cord using Green Lee cable cutters. EE's hand slipped while trying to steady the cable and EE cut EE's finger. EE sheared the nail and some skin off of EE's left thumb.

EE was pulling a waste oil cart from under the truck EE was working on. EE slipped and fell causing restricted duty.

A load out employee was loading gypsum into a customer trailer when they felt a pop in their back.

Employee reported to work on 2/23/16 with restriction based on back soreness EE said occurred during the installation of rollers on 2/17/16. No specific event occurred and no time was lost. Employee has chronic back pain due to a previous non-occupational injury

EE operating a haul truck when the operators seat malfunctioned. The seat dropped down causing EE to feel pain in back. EE placed on light duty restrictions for one week.

Mechanic went home after shift and woke up with a sore right shoulder. Employee came to work the next day and reported injury. The day before the Mechanic was using a 3 pound hammer to pound a wedge in McCawber dome valve to loosen seal. Supv called plant nurse to talk to mechanic Employee is following up with Doctor today

On 2/16/16 Employee was descending a warehouse ladder and slipped one step down. Employee grabbed handrails and had Left Leg catch them. Employee said they were okay and declined medical evaluation. On 4/18/16 employee requested to get Left Leg evaluated as it was still sore. On 4/19/16 employee was evaluated to have a Left Knee sprain.

ON 2/16/16, EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGEHAMMER TO STRIKE THE SIDE OF METAL STRUCTURE AND DISLODGE MATERIAL BUILT UP INSIDE. SWINGING THE SLEDGEHAMMER CAUSED GREAT PAIN TO DEVELOP IN LEFT SHOULDER. Requested medical attention on 2/22/16.

Employee was picking a c-channel to cut into smaller pieces to weld. Employee asked for medical treatment the next day and was placed on restrictions.

EE was hitting the side of a chute with a 2 lb hammer to try and unplug it and accidentally hit right index finger.

Employee was retrieving a hose from a hose bib. EE opened a valve thinking it was closed and caused hot mud to spray onto EE's hand.

Employee was working from a small boat performing maintenance on the frame of pump barge. Around 4pm lightning struck a power pole about 50 yards away from the pumps. The employee tensed as the lightning struck, straining a muscle in right shoulder. EE was taken to the doctor and released to restricted duty.

EE was using a pry bar when it slipped and hit ee above right ear. EE was wearing hard hat.

Employee was using a 36" pry bar to move a motor away from a fluid coupling to replace the spider. Employee pried one side and was attempting to pry the opposite side. Employee pushed the pry bar and felt a "pop" in RIGHT shoulder. Employee kept working. Employee felt alright until they tried to raise RIGHT arm and felt pain in shoulder. Employee was placed on "restricted duty".

Employee was on the silo top sweeping material away from a conveyor belt. EE was backing up while sweeping when EE tripped on a platform, landing on EE's right elbow. EE broke the radius bone near the elbow joint on EE's right arm.

Pinned leg between Stone and frame on Splitter.

Employee was exiting passenger elevator while holding a 6 ft stepladder, when EE stumbled and fell, landing on left knee and side. Employee reported incident to supervisor, was taken to OMP for medical evaluation, was placed on restricted duty (no lift push, pull,15lbs, no squatting or kneeling until re-evaluated, returned to full duty 2/29

At approx.10:00PM on Section 1 in the #5 entry a section foreman knelt down to nail a back check down. While knelt down EE notice a piece of equipment coming through the back check. The foreman yelled and lunged to get out of the way and fell down. The foreman complained of pain in lower left leg. EE was transported to St. Joseph where an x-ray showed a fractured Tibia.

The employee was attempting to raise the low belt structure with a drill steel by pulling up while on EE's knees. The employee felt a pop in EE's right shoulder followed by pain.

Electrician was using a razor knife to cut electrical tape off of de-energized motor leads. EE was holding the lead with left hand. The knife slipped off of the tape and it cut the fleshy part of EE's lower left thumb (palm). Mgmt took EE to the local clinic where EE received 7 sutures.

The employee was walking on an icy surface and EE's feet went out from under EE causing EE to land on EE's bottom. The employee dropped EE's right arm to soften the fall and injured EE's shoulder. The employee has seen several doctors since Feb. 16 and now will have surgery.

Employee was walking in an icy area, slipped and fell. EE landed on EE's side causing a shoulder injury.

Removing tool box from pre-heater east side along with 3 other employees and employee felt strain in lower back.

Employee was hooking a lifting chain to unload a piece of steel pipe from a trailer and stepped in between the pipe and loader bucket as the loader was stopping. Leg got pinched between the pipe and top of the loader bucket.

Miner was using a hammer and chisel to split a stone in extremely cold temperatures. A small shard of steel fragmented from the chisel and lodged in right leg.

Rolled ankle walking to plant.

Employee was trying to knock off old cement build up on an angle iron (2x2) that holds the elevator door in place and jammed left thumb against the build up.

Employee was up on the deca prepping for welding. Employee slipped on a pipe and fell on right hip.

The injured was hanging power cable with tie wire when the tie wire can in contact with EE's left. This resulted in a abrasion to the corneal of EE's left eye.

EE was returning cardox tubes to proper location when EE slipped on floor. This strained EE's left leg.

Miner operating a haul truck hit a bump in the pit area and felt a pop in EE's neck. Miner suffered a strain/sprain to the right side of EE's neck. The haul road from plant to pit was inspected and no significant bump (uneven ground) was found.

The Operator was driving away from the Prill silos. Back cramped up. Operator was able to minimize the cramping by adjusting body position in the seat.

Injured was washing with a water hose under the belt when the hose got away from the employee, striking the employee several times, resulting in a cut, requiring stitches, to the left leg.

EE was attempting to nail two 2x4 boards together in a right angle. EE had a smaller 2x4 standing on end with the longer 2x4 on top. Was holding them together with left hand. Brought the automatic nailer up and then back down on the top of the board. EE missed the center. The nail grazed the edge of the board, deflected and penetrated EE's hand. A doctor removed it.

While lifting the lid of the Boyd to crush samples, the lid got stuck and employee was trying to get the lid loose. Employee reported a tweak in lower back.

An employee was driving a pin from a stiff arm when the pin released and the stiff arm dropped slightly and pinched the employee's hand causing a laceration to outer palm.

Employee was coming down a ladder, when stepping off ladder felt right knee "give out".

Employee works as a Material Handler in shipping and receiving. While ee was grabbing a box from a pallet, feet slipped forward on the ice. EE said ee, "jarred neck." Employee did seek medical treatment and the doctor diagnosed it has a neck strain.

Employee bent over into a parts bin to get a pin and when EE picked it up to stand, strained a muscle in mid back.

EE stepped off getman scaler and twisted right ankle. EE placed on restricted duty on 2/05/16 and returned to full duty on 2/12/16.

The injured employee(IE)was be refreshed in import cement unloading. The IE was assisting opening the hopper door on a railcar. The IE was holding open a locking device on the door inertia caused the door to open and crush is left index finger to smashed by the locking device.

Employee slipped on the ice and noticed soreness in shoulder and was instructed to administer self-care. Employee was placed on restricted duty after MRI on 2/23/16. During the week of February 22nd all hourly employees were laid off, this information was received 2/26/16 and employee returned to work on 2/29/16 on restricted duty.

Walking up a grade carrying buckets of stemming - strain to the calf muscle.

Employee was holding the scrapper when co-worker swung the sledge hammer and it slipped striking employee on right hand.

While unloading a sheet of plywood from a stack of plywood the employee lost control of the plywood and dropped it on EE's foot from waist height. The employee was wearing steel-toe boots at the time and suffered a contusion on the left foot resulting in restricted duty.

EE was setting a cone liner, the crane lifted the weight of hopper assembly and ee used a 4.5' pry bar to pry the hopper assembly into correct position. Assembly over shifted, causing the 4.5' pry bar and the hand to slide under the assembly and pinned right hand between the pry bar and the bottom of the hopper assembly causing the injury to right hand.

Employee was closing the sliding doors of Building #1. One door stuck. Employee grabbed the door from both sides and pulled on it to try to get it to move. Pulling motion caused back pain. Requested medical attention on 2/3/16.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE WAREHOUSE AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON SNOW COVERED ICE

Employee was loading a Bulk Truck at Plant 4 Bulk, railside, and stepped on a piece of angle iron causing ee to twist and sprain ankle.

Employee stated EE grabbed the handle of a tool being worked on by another employee and burned EE's hand, unaware the handle was hot.

While pushing and pulling on a dumpster, the employee aggravated a pre existing medical back issue.

Pulling in large cables for electrical work. Felt a pop in EE's wrist. Pulled a tendon in wrist.

The miner was installing flight on a screw. EE was turning the screw by hand, when they pinched their finger between the v-belts and the pulley. Left index finger was cut and smashed.

EE was changing bit on Gill Drill. The bit basket was stuck to the bit. When EE unscrewed bit, the bit and basket pinched left little finger. EE was wearing gloves, but the pinch lacerated left little finger requiring 3 stitches.

Shuttle car operator was holding cable out away from deck, foot got wrapped up in cable and broke foot.

The employee stated that EE was spot bolting on the 2 South track at break 40. While trying to position EE's plate and pizza pan over the tracking cables a piece of draw rock fell and pinched EE's left thumb against the mast. The laceration required 4 sutures and EE returned to work at EE's normal occupation.

EE was helping to lay 10" plastic pipe across the floor of the quarry when EE slipped and tore EE's bicep muscle on EE's right arm.

Employee was in the process of squaring off a section of conveyor belt. EE accidentally cut right leg near the knee. The cut required 4 sutures.

The employee was attempting to get up from EE's sit in the operator's booth of the dredge when EE's coat was caught on the chair causing EE to lose balance and strike head on the door frame.

Employee was struck in chin/jaw with piece of metal being removed from the screen.

While traveling through the intake airlock doors, the employee struck EE's hardhat on a beam, the beam then hit EE's forehead which resulted in a laceration just above EE's right eyebrow.

Employee was breaking a metal band loose from a new roll of belt line. When the band was cut it flew back sticking EE in the left forearm, cutting it 8 staples

Employee received a cut to EE's hand, that required stitches, while changing out a belt roller on the outside conveyor. Employee was wearing gloves at the time of injury.

Employee was emptying 4" stone from the bin into the stock truck. A rock bounced off the load striking the employee on the left middle finger lacerating it.

IT Team Member from Corporate Office was at the Quarry to install a 60+ lb UPS unit. Team member was sliding the UPS unit into a closet and right pinky finger was caught in the line of fire and bent back. IT Team Member reported the injury on 2/27/16 to Manager.

Employee was cutting a hole in a piece of conveyor belting using a utility knife. The knife slipped out of the hole EE was cutting and lacerated EE's left hand. EE received stitches to close the wound. EE was released for full duty the same date of injury with minor lifting restrictions which did not prohibit EE from working full duty.

Operator has no info related to the alleged occupational injury. Claimant alleges EE was injured on 2/26/16. However, EE did not seek medical treatment, continued working without issue, & never informed operator of injury. Operator first learned of alleged occupational injury on 4/27/16 upon receipt of a request from its W/C insurer for an Employers Report of Industrial Injury.

Employee was tramming a battery operated floor scrubber in reverse when employee got left thumb caught between control and a door causing a laceration on both side of thumb

Miner stumbled and stubbed Right big toe. Toe was later found to be Broken.

Employee was attempting to pressure test an after-cooler with 30 psi. The test instrument slipped out of the in-take of the after-cooler. Employee then instinctively attempted to grab the testing apparatus causing a cut to EE's left thumb which required 5 sutures to repair.

cutting metal with a torch inside the 7 foot crusher, the torch lit pants on fire causing a burn to lower leg

Employee was troubleshooting pneumatic scrape. EE was turning the position selector & quickly turned to look at the scrape. EE caught EE's foot on the cleat on the inclined walkway and fell, hitting the left side of EE's head on the lower slide plate along the walkway. Employee became unconscious. EE awoke dazed and walked to the office.

Employee alleges EE was cutting a piece of steel on a truck frame with a grinder and the wheel slipped from EE's hand and cut EE's left arm. EE received stitches.

EE was using a ratchet and it slipped off the bolt and struck EE above the right eye.

While removing a tarp off a man lift, there was a wedge that was wrapped up in the tarp that fell and struck the employee in the face causing a laceration to the upper lip and loss of the right K9 tooth

Employees were removing the screen frame. It became dislodged quickly and struck an employee in the chin causing a laceration.

On 2/25/16, the employee was struck in the mouth by an object affecting the upper right 3rd tooth from center. On 3/16/16, the employee returned to a follow up visit with a dentist and a temporary crown was put in place. As such, making this a reportable injury.

Cutting a piece of rubber with a utility knife and cut right thigh.

Employee was using a utility knife to trim a belt splice when knife slipped and cut the side of EE's right wrist. EE received 7 stitches.

The kiln pre-heater was clogged. In the process of clearing the clog, a hot pebble bounced of the clearing rod and landed on the neck of the injured worker. The pebble caused a 1st degree burn on the workers neck.

Employee was traveling and examining return air course off old #1 unit and EE's ride was stuck in mud. Attempting to pull ride out with come-along it broke striking EE in mouth. Employee went to dentist and a crown on EE's tooth was broken. 4-15-2016 it was brought to my attention that a crown was broken and replaced on EE's teeth after seeing a dentist.

employee was restoring the crane hook on the 606 service truck when EE felt discomfort to EE's left shoulder. Was made aware of Physical Therapy on 4/8/16.

Employee was removing pin from steering cylinder to the bell crank. As pin came out, cylinder shifted forward and pinched finger between cylinder and bell crank. This smashed the finger.

Employee was tossing winch rope into scoop and the safety clasp on the hook got caught on EE's finger causing a laceration.

EE was welding in the reject bin when a piece of slag fell behind EE's safety glasses and landed on the inner corner of EE's left eye resulting in a first degree burn. Antibiotics and eye drops were prescribed. No lost time.

Injured worker and another employee were installing a piece of conduit into a panel tub. As the employees were pushing the tub back to slide the pipe into the hole the tub slid and made a cut in the left palm of one of the workers. The injured worker was not wearing cut resistant gloves.

Bent down to retrieve a piece of angle iron and hit right side of face on protruding piece of steel

Right index finger caught between steel members during rigging operations. Pinch point. Worker was wearing gloves. Improper hand placement. Sustained laceration requiring sutures to close. Returned to work without restriction.

Was closing the passenger side door to the haul truck EE was about the enter and EE closed the passenger side door on EE's right thumb crushing EE's thumb.

Employee was getting a rock out of the miner conveyor tail and pinched finger between the rock and miner tail. 8 sutures were required and EE returned back to work full duty the next shift.

Employee placed left hand in pinch point and index finger received laceration.

EE was mounting a haul truck when they felt discomfort in their left shoulder. The EE reported the incident at the end of their shift. EE elected not to see a physician that evening. The following morning pain was still present. After three subsequent physician visits an MRI was ordered. Results were received 3/14/16, diagnosis torn rotator cuff.

Injured worker's right thigh made contact with pour chute, this resulted in stitches to the right thigh.

Employee was stepping off a ladder when ee felt pain in lower back.

EE was using a drill, the drill bit broke causing a laceration on right 5th digit.

Carrying a pole by self down the stairs when EE turned and the pole pinched EE's finger between it and the handrail. This pinch fractured EE's right hand middle finger.

While tightening a bolt at head level, the wrench slipped striking the employee in the tooth resulting in a broken front tooth.

employee was stripping insulation using knife and knife slipped causing laceration

Employee was operating a hydraulic impact wrench to install supplemental roof support when the wrench socket slipped off the apparatus and struck the employee's teeth.

EE was duck walking (walking in squatting position) in 43" coal, employee had a pain in employee's left side abdomen.

Employee removed a hydraulic hose and got hydraulic fluid on EE's safety glasses and in EE's eye. After EE's eyes were flushed and cleaned, EE had blurred vision and was taken to an optometrist to be checked out. Blurred vision lasted for 2 days.

At the end of the shift, employee was gathering welding equipment for storage & felt a wasp sting on their back. Employee experienced difficulty breathing and eyes began to swell. Was transported to hospital & was administered an injection and an IV by hospital staff.

On the above date, Mechanical Maintenance laborer was blowing dust from the 58 Dust collector. The door was open on the dust collector and when the dampener opened the draft closed the door on the employee's hand. The employee received a slight fracture to hand and was released by doctor to return to work same day.

EE was removing a piece of foreign material from a head pulley with a crowbar when it came unjammed, EE's left arm came down on an edge of metal cutting wrist. ER Treatment - 6 stitches.

Employee had irritation on back when cement dust fell down the back of EE's shirt on Feb 18. EE decided to get it looked at on Feb 22 and was treated with first aid and released to full duty. On Mar 5 EE went to an Urgent Care clinic and was treated for an infection

Employee was trying to move chain on drill into place using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped striking employee on face causing a laceration. Employee was taken to E.R. where they glued it closed. Employee returned to work.

Employee was using an impact wrench with a socket secured to the impact with a welding rod. While operating the impact the employee's arm was too close to the welding rod cutting employee's forearm.

Employee was hitting a bearing housing with a hammer in order to break it. The housing was made out of cast iron which when it was hit, caused a chunk of the steel to break out hitting the employee in EE's eyebrow.

Employee was using a T-post driver when EE missed the T-post on one of the down strokes and the T-post struck the side hand-hold and smashed the tip end of EE's right pointer finger resulting in a fractured bone tip and stitches.

2 EE's were having a conversation about tires & rims on a 4-wheel drive vehicle after they left the office after getting their instructions for the day. An EE punched IE in the mouth. IE had a busted/swollen lip, along with 1 front tooth knocked completely out and the other 1 knocked loose. Taken to ER and sent to oral surgeon. Had to get loose tooth pulled, will get implants.

While getting out of the off-road truck, the employees' foot slipped off the step. This resulted in EE's mouth hitting the fender of the truck, chipping EE's tooth.

EE reported eye injury to EE's supervisor on 2/18/2015 stated that EE had gotten foreign body into EE's eye when chipping away slag. EE said the slag pop and enter from the side of safety glasses into EE's eye. The employee tried to flush EE's eye with water to remove it. EE was taken for treatment 2/19/2016. Diagnosed with rust ring and foreign body removed from EE's(L)eye.

EE was removing cutting edges from a Cat 966 loader bucket. The bolt had a flat edge & when the nut was loosen the head (underside of bucket) of the bolt dropped & spun around lacerating EE's finger. EE received 4 stitches in left 1st finger.

Drill crew were advancing 16 x 10 sections of casing. The driller did not realize that the 16 casing had moved up with the pipe into the bottom of the drill table. A blast of air and cuttings blew out one of the bushings that hit the driller on the back of EE's hard hat. The employee received 7 stitches and was released to full duty.

While recovering belt material and removing belt sail channels from the roof had the belt sail channel move unexpectedly. This movement pinched left index finger between a steel plate inside the channel and the Dewey Dag nut holding the sail up. The pinch resulted in a laceration that required sutures to close. EE returned to work the following shift to unrestricted duty.

Putting lubricant in planetary of L270 loader using air operated pump. Pump developed air leak and stopped working. Employee was trying to find the air leak when piston came down pinching 2 fingers on EE's right hand.

Employee just started work on finish mill first compartment partition, when a steel ball dislodged from above striking employee on the head and employee lost consciousness. Two fellow maintenance techs removed employee from the mill. Employee was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Employee returned back to work the next day.

Portable electric die grinder lost power momentarily and once it kicked back on the tool fell out of employee's hand with the grinding wheel cutting the top of left hand by ring finger. Very poor design on this tool and all have been taken out of service for our Company.

Employee was using an air lance and pry bar to break material free in the impactor chute. The material broke free and employee hit elbow on the top of the chute door causing bursitis on the elbow.

Employee was using a shovel to clean up work area and felt a pain in elbow.

REPORTABLE ONLY - Employee was using a hammer, driving a pin out of a shield right above EE's head when the hammer slipped out of EE's hand hitting EE in the mouth chipping a tooth.

EE was tightening a fastener when EE felt a pain in R elbow. EE initially received first aid only but on March 3rd 2016 EE was prescribed medication and physical therapy for an elbow sprain. EE is not on restrictive duty.

Employee was lifting the feeder cable when EE strained EE's left forearm. The employee has continued to work but is receiving physical therapy for EE's injury. This is being reported as a Medical Treatment Accident.

The employee was inserting second drill steel while roof bolting. The employee cross threaded the steel in the chuck. While trying to correct the issue tension built up on the steels and contacted left hand. The steels caused a laceration through metacarpal gloves. Sutures were required to close the wound.

EE was tightening several bolts that hold on track pads of a drill and strained back. EE did not seek treatment for several months and did not report the injury to mine management until recently. We have received the medical records and EE had a steroid injection. Therefore, we are reporting this claim now as we were unaware that EE sought treatment until recently.

Employee was traveling up the stairs of #10 belt. While approaching the platform EE slipped and fell forward. EE cut EE's head on the metal head box of #10 belt.

Employee was walking to personal vehicle at the end of shift & fell on ice in parking lot that had dislodged during work shift. Employee did not seek medical treatment immediately. Employee has now sought medical treatment with chiropractor.

Pain in EE's right foot and believed it to be from repetitive standing concrete - Osteoarthritis of right foot and large toe

Employee stated lifted a core barrel tube and twisted and felt pain in lower back. Employee ended up receiving medical treatment and received a full work release to return to work on 2/22/2016.

Employee was struck on right thumb pinching it into rotation unit of bolter and drill steel while removing the steel.

Following a haul truck too close and couldn't see due to dust being kicked up. Couldn't see and drove into a pillar.

Employee was striking a roof bolter tram chain with a hammer when a small fragment of metal came off and imbedded into left arm. A Dr. removed the metal fragment and applied 3 sutures to repair the incision on 2/15/16.

An employee was cleaning drill parts when EE felt something in eye. EE flushed eye but continued to feel irritation. The employee worked the remainder of shift and the following morning reported to the supervisor that left eye was irritated. Employee was taken to the clinic and treated for a minor infection. No foreign bodies found in the eye.

While loading cables into a car, the employee got EE's right ring finger squeezed between the hoses and a slate bar EE was using. The accident occurred because the employee was not paying attention to the task EE was preforming. EE was properly trained and has a good attitude. EE was complying with the rules, regulations and policies. EE had on EE's PPE.

Plant laborer was working to clear rock that had plugged the top deck discharge chute on the #1 screen using a shovel. While dislodging the rocks, they came loose with one bouncing up and hitting EE's hand where EE was holding the shovel which resulted in a laceration to the right hand.

Placing punch plate in place, plate slipped and smashed left ring finger between screen and boot. 6 stitches were received at Enumclaw ER. IE was immediately released to return to work.

Security officer went to use porta potty located on site. While stepping in floor was covered in ice causing the officer to slip and fall, causing a sprain in EE's back and hip.

While driving the Volvo A40 off road truck. EE was turning around and ran into part of a berm. Truck shifted and EE leaned to side at which time hit head struck the ROPS cab window post inside of cab. EE continued and finished EE's work shift at 4 P.M.

The employee was bolting up the work heading when ee looked up towards the back a small rock that had worked loose from the wire hit the employee in the upper lip causing a laceration.

EE was walking the long wall face. When EE crossed shield to get to the tailgate entry, EE fell, striking arm on a sharp rock, causing a laceration.

Replacing fitting elbow near sweco shaker from the catwalk. the person holding it dropped it the other tried to catch and smashed left pinky finger

injured empl walking across parking lot and fell to ground when slipping on snow covered ice

Employee was using a 36" pipe wrench to open a valve. The valve opened suddenly, employee pinched finger between the wrench and circulating pump fracturing finger.

Employee works indoors in the Saw Shop. Employee was taking a piece of stone from a table when the end broke off. The employee stated, "juggled the stone and my left ring finger got stuck between the stone and table." The employee went into see the doctor and the doctor diagnosed injury as crush injury to the right ring finger.

Veneer saw blade cover was being reinstalled after routine blade change. When the cover snapped into place the worker was caught off guard by the sound. EE fell back onto the non-operational conveyor system of said machine and suffered back strain and contusions as a result.

Employee was using a slate bar to remove a loose rib as deemed by MSHA Inspector and EE's Supervisor when EE strained EE's groin trying to remove the rib.

Employee changed the water filter on the continuous miner and was putting the shield back in place with help from a coworker. As they dropped the shield down employee caught right finger between the shield and frame.

EE injured shoulder roof bolting. EE pulled on a roof bolt in the tray and felt pain in shoulder subsequently diagnosed as a dislocation and major tearing of the labrum, which has been diagnosed as degenerative prior to this event allowing the dislocation. EE had been prescribed PT in March. Company notified on 4/20/16 of first appt being the 1st week of April.

Employee was pulling wire outside, wind was blowing hard and blew lime into employee's eye.

While removing a cover to enter #22CV04 the cover was pulled toward Employee and the Rear fell to Belt and pinched Right Thumb between the Cover and a Angle Iron support.

Employee was using a pocket knife with EE's left hand to cut a piece of plastic. The knife slipped and cut EE's right index finger.

Employee was lifting a wooden pallet stacking board off of a set of double stacked pallets. Dirt on top of the board slid when the board was tilted and fell behind the employees' safety glasses. A piece of dirt lodged under EE's eyelid and had to be removed by a Dr.

Employee was operating a roof bolt machine and a piece of mine roof fell and caught employee's right hand between the roof bolter and the rock causing a laceration that required 5 stitches to close.

Employee was standing on back of welding trailer loosening mounting bolt off of a 1400 screen plant when the 1/2in drive 3/4in socket slipped off of the loose nut and came in to contact with the top front left tooth causing it to chip a 3rd of the tooth off.

Employee was opening door to Rotex screen, dust control piping broke and fell, striking employee in hard hat, then upper lip. Employee received 4 sutures to upper lip

The miner was trying to remove a return roller bracket, as EE was trying to loosen the bolt, the 3/4" deep socket slipped off the nut and hit EE in the forehead above EE's right eye resulting in a cut that required stitches.

Employee was operating a Case 620 scraper tractor with pans loaded with red dirt headed to the dump area. The employee drove through a rough spot in the road and jammed EE's left pinky finger in the steering wheel. Employee reported the incident to the Supervisor and was taken to the Emergency Room. X-rays confirmed there was a small fracture in the left pinky finger.

Employee was shoveling around the pea gravel belt. EE felt something sting or bite EE's chest. Employee went to the doctor because of the swelling of the bite. Doctor had to lance the insect wound.

Employee was building a block stopping when one of the blocks fell off the wall the employee attempted to catch it smashing EE's left index finger. This created a fracture to the employee's left index finger.

A local truck driver was delivering a box of parts to the mine site. As the employee was lifting the box onto the shelf, employee felt a pain in employee's left elbow. The employee sought treatment on 2/8/16 and 2/15/16 and was told to take OTC ibuprofen and ice/elevate the area. On 2/22/16, the employee was prescribed a steroid and PT, categorizing the injury as reportable.

Employee was building cribs on the longwall recovery face. EE set a crib block on finger smashing it between two crib blocks. Crib blocks being used are 6"x6"x30" with an estimated average weight of 20-25 lbs.

Employee was outby knocking a coupling off of a 6" waterline when a piece sheared off striking Employee in the head. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital where employee received six (6) sutures.

Employee was roof bolting and holding the roof bolt steel in the roof with one hand and the steel slipped out of hand and fell onto left index finger causing laceration. (Medical treatment sutures required) Compliance with rules and regulation was not a factor.

The employee was welding and grinding when a particle got into left eye.

Employee was installing a water line at a tailings impoundment when wind gusts blew dust in behind safety glasses and into eyes. Went to the medic and was referred to the E.R. then to an eye specialist to remove imbedded dust particles and rust rings that were starting to form. Full Release issued - no days lost.

While adding vent bag dust blew into face and eyes, irritating right eye.

EE had bent over to pick up a concrete block while building a brattice. While lifting the block, EE's left forearm came in contact with a metal band which caused a small cut on the forearm. Stitches were required to close the wound.

EE was removing 50# bags of finished product that had become jammed on the belt conveyor line of 4AP. The equipment was locked out. EE reached over the incline to clear bags when EE caught EE's right forearm on a piece of expanded metal. The contact resulted in a laceration that required sutures.

Rock slipped from hand, cut left thumb. Needed 8 stitches

Employee was throwing a rail switch and slipped. EE then fell, face first, into the handle and suffered a laceration requiring two stitches.

Employee was in the line of fire of a welder and received a burn to EE's right ear.

moving concrete block pinched finger between chain and block

Assisting in driving shims: hand & hammer slipped off shim - collar on shim driver hit finger & drove it into shim.

Emp was preparing to wash out the bed of the battery car. Emp was standing on top of the battery car and fell 62" to the ground. The employee struck right eye area on an orange traffic cone lying on its side. Emp taken to ER, has fx to eye and had stitches. No restrictions.

Employee was turning over a 24" diverter top to the flat side. The diverter top slipped out of EE's grasp, twisted, and fell landing on the handle of a crescent wrench causing it to flip up and strike the employee in the face.

Employee was helping to unload pipe, stumbled, fell on ground, hurting hip. Employee reported incident to supervisor but was OK and continued to work. One week later employee complained of pain in hip. EE was sent to doctor for examination. Dr found no problems prescribed a cortisone pill for one week and sent employee back to work no restrictions or lost time.

hit in face with scaling bar. no med treatment until 2/26. Jaw began to hurt after violent sneeze. Went to dr and was dx with a jaw fracture. saw specialist on 2-29. No treatment needed as it is healing on its own. l

While performing maintenance on plant, employee sustained a superficial laceration on knee while cutting a belt into sections.

Employee changed direction from forward to reverse in a front-end loader. Employee experienced pain in lower back. On February 11th, sought medical treatment from a Chiropractor.

Employee was operating the Longwall shearer and a piece of rock was thrown by the head end drum and struck employee in the face causing a laceration that required 3 stitches.

The employee was attempting to get into a plant pickup truck when EE rolled ankle. The employee was fine at the time but at the beginning of April began to feel pain in ankle. On May 3rd EE's doctor prescribed an ankle support boot to help ankle heal. The injury became reportable on May 3, 2016.

Employee fell from back of pickup onto brick which EE was unloading. Landed on forearm/elbow jamming shoulder.

Employee slipped/stumbled on the deck causing EE to lose balance and put EE's hands out to stabilize EE's fall when EE's right hand contacted the HQ rod in the drill head.

EE traveling out on damascus mac 10 mantrip employee failed to maintain EE's entire leg inside mantrip while traveling through airlock door and was struck by door causing seven stitches to left leg (shin).

While working and loading beams onto a belt caught ee left thumb between the beam and a standing prop. EE suffered a laceration at the base of ee left thumb that required sutures to close. EE was treated and returned to unrestricted duty finishing ee regular shift.

Employee was sandblasting and was climbing down to platform when EE's foot slipped allowing EE's right hand, that was holding onto a piece of angle iron, to slip off cutting the inside part of EE's right hand below EE's thumb. Employee received 4 stitches to EE's right hand. Employee did not miss any work.

Employee moved a ladder and felt a strain in lower back.

EE was grinding tacs off of the north elevator door, the grinder jumped and caught the glove and pulled thumb between guard and grinding disc causing laceration to left thumbnail.

Employee was unloading metal cable tray into dumpster when EE cut EE's left middle finger.

EE was checking the oil in a Komatsu WA600 when right hand struck the engine compartment door. 24-48 hours later EE was diagnosed with cellulitis of the hand. EE was prescribed Rx to treat the cellulitis.

EE had just finished fueling the grader, as EE was dismounting the grader EE's hand slipped and EE tried to grab back a hold when EE's glove got caught on the corner of a guard, cutting EE's right hand.

Temporary contracted employee received a lumbar strain while operating a water wagon.

Employees were carrying a hydraulic cylinder down the longwall face. They set the cylinder on the pan, the cylinder rolled and started to fall. Employee's hand was pinched causing a laceration to finger. The wound required stitches to close.

Employee was pulling on 60" belt with 5/8 steel braided cable and shive wheels. While they were pulling, a double molly became lodged. They then let the pressure off from the scoop side to unlodge the cable. When it became unlodged the tail end of the molly caught employee's glove and pulled EE's thumb into the shive wheel causing a laceration to EE's left thumb.

Employee was changing steel and sliver got stuck under right hand middle fingernail. Employee removed sliver and fingertip became infected three days later.

While wearing appropriate PPE, employee was closing a valve that was left opening and was accidently discharging sodium cyanide solution. While closing the valve, gusty wind blew and may have aerosolized the solution contacting the employee's chin, mouth, and nasal passage.

Employee was trying to loosen a nut on an oil screen and lacerated hand.

Employee was hanging an eight inch vent tube to ventilate a place when the tube dropped and struck employee's mouth resulting in a chipped tooth that required a medical repair.

Cutting the tape off of the cord that was keeping the cord rolled up to use it and when EE went to pull the tape off after it had been cut EE forgot to close the folding razor knife and stabbed self in the chest.

Employee was removing a return roller when EE's left middle finger got cut requiring several sutures.

Medical evidence received on 02/29/2016 indicate that this retired former employee has received a 10% award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respiratory protection. EE did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. Last exposure 6/28/2015.

Retest of hearing after initial test showed: Failed.

EE our plant Supervisor had a S.T.S. on our annual hearing test performed on 02/01/2016. EE was re-tested with-in 30 days (on 02/29/2016) and a mild loss resulting in a S.T.S. was again reported. EE has been with the company for 10 years.