Mining Incidents in March 2016

A continuation of an older roof fall was discovered at Brk 30 on the 3 East Mains in the #6 entry.

Pillow block on bearing on head roller failed causing grease to heat up and catch fire.

Unplanned roof fall @ in #2 entry, ft. 1536 on the 4-L unit MMU-004. Fall occurred inby the intersection at + 1536 supported with 8' TR bolts. Fall dimensions 17" wide by 20" length x 8.5" to 9 ft. high. Fall did not cause injury, impair ventilation or entrap miners. Fall area developed the week of March 21, 2016.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #2 entry (track entry) of 4L section at 93+25(Inby 36 xcut). The fall measured approx. 7ft high by 12ft wide by 30ft long. There was no persons injured or any equipment damage as a result of this incident.

A non-injury roof fall occurred at break #35 on the #4 belt. Passage of persons was not affected. Ventilation was not affected no equipment was involved

A fall of ground was discovered at the 4200-201 intersection. At the time of discovery there was no work at or beyond the affected area. No equipment was involved and there were no injuries as a result of this event.

A roof fall was discovered in the 3 Right Panel common intake off 1 Left Submains at Break 18. The fall was approximately 40' long, 10' high, and extended from the number 4 to number 5 entry in the panel. All approaches to the fall were breakered off.

The #6 Portal elevator broke down for 60 minutes with no personnel on it. It was repaired by clearing a door latch fault. It was put back in service at 5:50 pm.

During normal mining, the continuous miner cut into an existing auger hole. There was no flooding of water or gas, therefore no persons were affected by the occurrence, other than the cessation of production, until the hole was sealed off from the mine. The mine resumed production on 5/02/2016.

Employee set skip up to return to production hoisting following a mantrip, but failed to correctly engage the latching mechanism on the south skip door. After a few production hoisting cycles, the door latch arm disengaged during a dump cycle. When the skip exited the dump point, the latch arm contacted a headframe structural member, wedging the skip and damaging the skip door

While the employee was traveling back toward the elevator employee encountered an unintentional roof fall at or near survey station 14234. The fall extended away from the travel area, and toward survey station 14232 approximately 20 foot. The fall measured 20' long, 0 to 10' thick, and approximately 18' wide. An MSHA inspector was present after the fall and went and looked at it.

A roof fall 30' long X 8' high X 16' wide was found in 4 West return air coarse between sad #8624 and 8926. This did obstruct the walkway but did not involve any other compliance issues. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies.

MSHA inspector found a kink in the hoist rope during a regular inspection and inspector took the hoist rope out of service.

Found an unintentional roof fall at Break #3 in the Track Entry of Jeff Mains.

Unplanned roof fall occurred in the 1st North West Mains. Spad 123+73, XC # 151, between #6 and #7 entries. Length approx. 35' X width approx. 19' X height approx. 10'. This fall occurred on power-charger cables.

A reportable roof fall was found by pre-shift examiner in E7 Headgate, entry 2, crosscut 31. The fall was approximately 20' long, 22' wide, and 9' high.

Sparta Elevator was down due to a faulty door switch.

During weekly examination, a reportable roof fall was found in E12 Rock Rooms, entry 10, crosscut 2 to 3. The fall was approximately 20' in length, 16' wide and 9' high.

Roof fall it was 60' outby spad #2291 #3 entry. The fall was 7' in height 18 feet in width and 20 feet in length it is 4800 feet from the surface. Fall will not be cleaned up. Entrance to fall is dangered off and supported as per roof control plan.

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.

Hydraulic hose broke in engine compartment of Ed's Drilling & Blasting rock drill. The resulting fire destroyed the engine compartment and operator's cab. The operator off the drill used fire ext. and then evacuated the area. No injuries occurred during this event. No quarry employees were involved.

Unplanned roof fall occurred in the 4AR Panel. Between spads 7+40 and 8+10, XC's 10-11, entry #6. Length approx. 35' X width approx. 18' X height approx. 10'. This fall occurred on high voltage and pump power cables.

The 70 ton feeder was not running this allowed the 70 ton hopper to fill and stop hoisting. The west skip of the production hoist could not be emptied and because of that it could not be used an escape way if needed. The coil of the feeder was repaired and normal operation continued.

The control room was notified by security that there was a fire at the stock pile at 4:52am. Control room notified 211 to investigate. EE drove to the fire and put it out with a shovel, notifying the control room at 5:32am. The fire was at ground level. EE later had the area compacted with heavy equipment to pack the ground further to prevent re-occurrence.

Operator was transporting rock from the quarry pit to the crushing plant. For unknown reason(s) the operator stated they believed the engine stalled and the truck subsequently rolled down a hill sticking a berm and overturning. Operator was taken to the hospital and released three (3) hours later. Operator has a small cut that did not require stitches and a bump on the head.

Galena Hoist - Hoist went down at 2030 hrs. due to blown fuse.

Unplanned roof fall occurred in the 2E Panel 43+95, #7 Entry XC-61. Length 30' X width 18' X height approx. 10'. Had pump power cables running through the intersection.

The hoisting facility at A shaft was inoperable, due to an electrical problem. There were no miners on the cage while it was down.

On 3/14/2016 at approximately 1:45 p.m. a roof fall was discovered in the 3 Right Panel of the 1st Left Submains at brk 20. The fall was located in the intersection of the #6 entry in the return travelway.

The Dorchester Fire Department was alerted at 2:59pm of a fire in the Giant Resource and Recovery Solids building. The fire was reported out at approximately 3:15pm while a call to MSHA was being made (reference number 1-125522420)

Dozer operator was shoving coal into a reclaim feeder. Employee's dozer slid into a cavity. The dozer slid toward the feeder with the blade up. The operator notified the plant operator. A dozer and a backhoe removed enough coal for the operator to exit the dozer. Employee was in the dozer for around 70 minutes. The event was phoned into both WVMHS&T and MSHA.

While foam grouting in the 1300 EXP, a wedge in the back failed, pulling ground support out with it and also impeding passage. Grouters were approx. 6 feet away from failure in the deck of a getman scissor lift. Grouters were pumping chemicals into a grout hole when the wedge came out. It is believed that the grout being injected displaced the rock and caused it to slip

An unplanned roof fall occured in the 4L section at 35 crosscut 2-3 entry (longbreak). The fall was approx 60 feet long by 9ft high. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

While performing test trips the #3 hoist kicked out and the drive would not reset. A program change to correct a nuisance trip for the new slack rope detection system also created a new fault for mismatch speed between the drive and PLC. During the hoist test trip, the mismatch speed fault occurred, but could not be reset due to an error in the logic code that was installed.

Electrical outage. Miners were evacuated at 7:30 a.m., evacuation completed at 7:40 a.m., MSHA notified at 7:43 a.m. Replaced magnet switch at 9:15 a.m., hoist was tested, and miners returned underground at 9:20 a.m.

Rock fall was found on 1st North Submain1 intake in #8 entry at spad 1+80, 18' long 18' wide, and 9' high.

A programming issue caused the #1 hoist to trip out. It took roughly 58 minutes to determine the cause of the trip out and to return the hoist to regular operation. There was no actual damage, just a programming issue which has now been addressed. No one was in the shaft at the time of the incident.

The dry ridge elevator stopped while carrying 12 miners. It was discovered that an incorrect relay was installed on the bottom door switch. It was replaced and the miners were out of the elevator in 55 minutes.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable at 138 block #7 entry of 9 South. Fall approx. 50' long, 12' high and unknown width (traveling toward return stopping). Area of weathered loose clay discovered at, and above, anchorage zone, with cutter running outby in the entry toward 137 blk. Improper bolt installation may have also been a contributing factor.

An electrical malfunction of the slope car occurred when two fuses blew on the electrical circuit. NO persons were injured or trapped as a result of this incident. All personnel were notified of the situation and both the primary and alternate escapeways were still available. Electricians were immediately dispatched and the car was repaired within 2 hours.

Roof fall occurred on 3 Main belt line at 3:40AM. Length of fall was approximately 40ft long, 16ft wide, and 15ft high. Fall disabled 3 main belt line.

While tramming out of the pit, the excavator operator noted fire coming from the engine compartment. EE used on-board fire extinguisher to attempt to combat the fire, but was unsuccessful. By the time additional extinguishers were brought to the location, the fire was fully involved. The resulting damage was total loss of the equipment.

The articulating truck blew a steering hose near the turbo causing a fire. The operator attempted to extinguish the fire but had to call the fire department. The rock truck cab was a total loss but no one was injured.

While workers were cleaning up material that was removed from a new coal transfer borehole using a continuous miner, a section of rib/brow fell from the inby portion of the entry and continued outby pulling rib bolts. The material rolled down the rib and struck the miner operator causing fatal crushing injuries to chest and abdomen.

On March 22, 2016 at approximately 6:35pm an employee was struck by flyrock after a shot was detonated. The employee was sitting inside of a pickup approximately 1,200 feet away from the shot when detonated. This incident resulted in a fatality.

Employee was driving a 70 ton CAT 775E haul truck equipped with reverse sonar. Evidence shows the employee backed through a berm approx. 4 ft high and down a slope that was 70 ft. high. The truck came to rest in an area of water spprox. 15 ft. deep. Employee was pronounced deceased on scene by medical emergency personnel.

Employee was getting down from working on equipment, slipped off ladder and landed on ground.

Employee received burn to the left little finger that required partial amputation of the finger at the first knuckle. Employee was installing ISCR on Company No. 141 Roof Bolter. The incident happened on #3 section on Day shift.

Employee pinched finger on a jack stand while attempting to reposition a diesel powered portable pump so that it could be moved by a fork lift.

Employee was working on stacker head section and became entangled in head pulley causing a dismemberment of right arm.

Employee working in the shop pushed an 18" steel pipe that was sitting on saw horses over the edge of horse causing the pipe to fall. EE thumbs where inside the pipe causing them to be severed from hands.

While attempting to remove dollies from mono-rail, employee's left thumb was pinched by wheel of dolly resulting in loss of tip of thumb.

Employee attempted to place a nylon sling under pipe while it was being lifted with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and employee's left index finger was pinched between the floor grating and pipe.

Ee was removing a barrel from a pump, and had a chain fall attached to it. The barrel broke free and pulled the ee's right hand into the intake pipe coming from the flash discharge tank. The right thumb was severed at the distal knuckle.

Employee felt pain in employee's back while hanging high line.

The employee was loosening a frozen/stuck bolt on a crusher with a wrench when EE strained/injured left shoulder. The employee did not receive "medical treatment" until 6/7/16.

EE was unhooking an Add car cathead. EE placed EE's foot on the top of the cars push arm. EE's foot slipped off and was caught between the push arm and the flipper jack. EE quickly removed EE's foot and received a stretched tendon attached to a bone in the top of EE's foot. Medical evidence did not revealed injury until EE received an MRI and it was read (4/22/16).

While operating Tamrock rotary drill Mod 120. Employee became entangled into the rotary drill steel. Brush burn on side of chest.

The part being worked on was not adequately blocked to prevent movement. The people who performed the hazard analysis did not believe the part would or could move. EE leg was broken above the ankle and will undergo surgery to repair.

INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE UP A BANK AND TWISTED EMPLOYEE'S KNEE.

Employee was operating a slide gate at main plant screw packer #2. EE improperly grasped the slide while EE was operating it and pinched EE's finger between the hammer portion of the slide and the hammer stop fracturing the end of EE's thumb and causing a hematoma.

Removing bad 4" steel channel from the side of the thermal dryer to install new siding to be installed. EE was holding the opposite end that was being cut free when it was cut loose it seesawed and smashed EE's right hand thumb up against another piece of metal.

While backing up the truck to dump, employee stated that the truck downshifted, thus hurting employee's back. Employee was diagnosed with a pulled muscle and missed two days of work.

Employee suffered a strained back when EE attempted to lift and move a return roller.

Employee was using a pry bar to pry up a valve bank on a continuous miner when the bar slipped causing the employee to fall. When the employee fell their feet stayed planted to the ground causing EE's body to roll over right ankle causing a fracture to EE's ankle

Operator on TD856 called and reported that they had pulled a muscle in arm. Employee was lifting a 70 lb drill bit to place on drill rod. This injury became reportable on May 24, 2016 when employee received a restricted duty release during a follow up Dr. visit.

Employee was walking off the face when EE stepped in a hole between Shield #2 and #3 causing EE to fall spraining EE's ankle.

The employee dropped a tool into the jaw crusher while observing a jammed rock, then jumped off of the elevated catwalk to turn the feeder power off. EE reported twisting ankle to the supervisor and was sent home to ice ankle and return the next day.

At approx 8:00 am EE was on the middle wet screen area and attempting to take off a cover plate approx 24"x24" on a wet screen with a pry bar. While creating a gap to wedge open the lid, movement with the pry bar in an up down or "vertical" motion, EE right hand thumb was struck between the pry bar and a handrail near the wet screen.

Employee was working on surface at Preparation Plant cutting a 3" valve out of a water pipe when the pipe fell hitting employee on top of foot. Employee has been working since date of accident and did not start losing time until 4/8/16 due to first doctor visit showing fracture to toes and hematoma to foot.

Employee was loading structure into scoop bucket when EE pulled left arm and twisted back.

Employee was unhooking a supply car on the bottom of the slope. EE was using a slate bar to unhook the coupler when the bar slipped and EE hit pinky finger on a miner nut on the end of the supply car. Cutting EE's finger, EE received 7 stitches.

When surprised by a sudden shift in the belt structure, employee stated that employee dove into a crosscut in fear of being struck injuring employee's rt shoulder.

Employee alleges that while operating the scoop on the travelway towards the surface, EE hit EE's head on the canopy. The employee has missed work, however this alleged incident is under investigation. Due to the reporting deadline, this document is being submitted to comply with reporting criteria until full determination of actual injury and/or incident can be substantiated.

Ee raising hood on carbon truck, when EE stepped down EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Pain got worse as shift went on, ee reported to EE's supervisor. Worked remainder of EE's shifts and went to Idaho for days off. When EE returned to Nevada on April 6 EE saw doctor and filed a workers' comp claim. EE was placed on restrictions that the site could not accommodate.

Employee picked up lolo tailpiece chain to move it out of the way when EE felt pain in back. Employee started missing 04/06/16.

Tech #1 was on top of a drilling machine inspecting the engine. Tech #2 was on the ground at the truck looking for a tool. Tech #1 yelled for tech #2. Tech #2 ran over just as tech #1 was falling. Tech #2 reached out and grabbed tech #1 enough to slow EE's fall but not keep EE from hitting the ground. Tech #1 hit the ground head first then the L side of EE's body hit the ground.

Employee was walking from bottom of slope up to mantrip when EE hit head on the top causing pain in EE's neck, shoulder and back.

While employee was running the roof bolter located in 6 North, employee grabbed the wrong lever while bolting. This bent the bolt that wasn't completely installed correctly and at that time the bent bolt struck the employee on the left side of the head temple area.

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 785C ROCK TRUCK DOWN A HAUL ROAD WHEN EE RAN OVER A ROCK. THE IMPACT BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE ROCK TRUCK JOLTED EE, RESULTING IN NECK AND BACK PAIN .

Employee was operating # 1 S.C. traveling up #3 entry, coming from the feeder, back to the left miner, when employee ran through a dip in the haulage way causing a pain between shoulder blades, in upper back. Employee visited local hospital due to strain to upper back.

The employee was in the process of removing a rock from on top of the Joy continuous miner when a piece of rock measuring approximatley 4'L X 28" X 1 to 2 inches thick fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right arm resulting in a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

Mechanic was loosening a bolt from a discharge hose when the wrench slipped, and EE fell on their back. EE's hand hit the water hose valve, cutting and fracturing pinky finger. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with acute back strain and fractured pinky, taken off work pending follow up with orthopedic specialist. CURRENTLY ONGOING

Employee stated that while bending a roof bolt, felt something pop in shoulder. Employee returned to work on 3/30/16 and worked until 4/4/16.

After wetting down and scaling a blasted round, employee was in the process of installing an eye-pin when a rock contacted right forearm resulting in two lacerations. Sutures were required with restrictions issued.

Employee was driving a haul truck when EE suffered a back injury.

Employee stated employee felt pain in employee's right shoulder, right arm, back and groin area while attempting to move a power cable.

Employee was walking in a shuttle car rut, the ground gave away under EE's right foot causing pain in EE's lower leg. EE continued to work until EE was taken off work on 4/4/2016

EE was moving a piece of handrail in the Fab. Shop, ee slid one end across the floor, as ee was straightening up, ee hit head on another piece of railing, lacerating forehead between hardhat and safety glasses. The rail ee moved tipped over and struck hand causing a bruise. EE was seen by a phys.to suture the wound and assess hand.

Employee was in the process of performing a pre shift on a Cat 777 end dump. We believe EE was climbing steps on the truck and fell from the lower level. Employee was found on the ground in front of the truck by an employee performing a pre shift inspection on the truck next to injured employee. At this time employee can not tell us what happened.

The employee was fueling EE's loader at the end of the shift. It was very windy and dust was blowing off the loader. EE apparently had some of the dirt blown into EE's eye. The dirt and rust particles were removed by an eye doctor. There was no permanent damage to EE's eye.

EE was operating a dump truck on a dyke road of the F-9 Phase III dam. EE had traveled this road over 100 times. While traveling in the middle of the straight run, EE turned the truck hard left causing the truck to flip off of the road & roll approximately 28 feet. There were no conditions that contributed to the accident, other than driver negligence. EE received serious injuries.

After loading a rail onto a rail car, the individual was attempting to move the rail to the center of the rail car. While doing so employee pinched employee's right middle finger between the rail and another rail that was already on the car.

While moving a box of drinking water from a skid to a supply car, employee stated that employee twisted and felt pain in employee's lower back.

Employee was walking out of Prep Plant and stepped in a drainage ditch and sprained EE's right ankle.

Employee was putting a fork onto a Lo Trac and was going to slide the fork closer to the adjacent fork which was already in place. The fork was not completely in place on the slide bracket and when EE attempted to move it, the fork fell. The fork landed on the tip of EE's finger and mashed it against the mine floor.

Employee was removing metal scrap from the metal scrap bin. Upon lifting a heavy iron, started to slip from hand and smash left ring finger against the metal bin edge.

Ee states that due to operating equipment over rough terrain, the seat bounces and jars EE, causing EE's back to hurt. At follow up appointment on 03/28/16, ee was diagnosed with a cumulative trauma to EE's back causing back pain. The employee put off work pending physical therapy.

Injured was operating a ram car. EE went to make a turn and the center section of the car bottomed out against each other. When the center section connected it jarred EE and EE felt increased pain in lower back.

Employee is an excavator operator. As EE was stepping down from EE's excavator, EE slipped (due to mud) & injured EE's right ankle.

Employee was operating a fletcher roof bolter when the swing jack came apart allowing the drill station to swing out striking the employee.

Employee was walking to the headgate along the longwall face when employee stepped in a crack in the mine floor twisting employee's rt. knee.

Twisting to the left.

Driller's left hand was caught in the carousel rack of the Atlas Copco track drill when EE tried to manually push back jammed drill steel into rack.

On 3/30/16, employee reported that on 3/24/16 was injured when lost control of the jackleg while bolting, and while getting out of the way something contacted left shin, causing a small abrasion to shin. On days off, pain and swelling persisted. Employee was seen at the ER, referred to a specialist, a small piece of metal was removed, restrictions issued.

The employee was using a jack raise a flat car up that had derailed. After raising the flat car the employee used a set of chain ratchets to pull the flat car back onto the rail when the jack came loose and struck the employee in the hand resulting in a fracture to right hand.

Employee discovered a crack in the welded base at the top of the ladder on the Dresser Haulpack truck. Employee parked truck at garage for repair. When descending ladder the weld completely broke and startled employee causing EE to loose grip and fall backwards. Employee struck EE's head against garage door and then fell to ground.

Bumped elbow going up raise, saw doc on 3/23/16. Released to full duty. Re-examined on April 5th, infected. Off work till infection clears up

Went to wash out crusher, lifted door and door stayed up, then fell back down on hand while washing out.

Employee was putting door back on bucket elevator when they were burned by condensate.

3/23/16 IE said ee tripped over a CM cable and twisted knee. IE finished the shift, was examined the next day and returned to full duty. Follow up MRI was done 6/2/16. IE was returned to full duty scheduled for orthoscopic surgery 6/21/16 for loose body removal. Post Op. notes revealed chondromalacia deterioration grade 2&3 but also an acute traumatic meniscus tear.

Employee was walking with a 50 lb. bag of Anfo and EE's back went out.

Stepped in oil, slipped & came down on right knee.

There was a plug in the #1 separator chute. EE turned on air lance, picked it up, & just before EE went to put it in the trap door to work out the chunks, EE felt a zap go through palms & gripped the bar tighter. Another EE pulled the bar out of EE's hands. The area was tested for static issues and none found. Dr found no abnormalities. EE took pain meds so missed one day.

On 3/23/16 employee noticed EE's right wrist starting to hurt while changing belly liners, using the thunderbolt to hammer the liners out. The injured employee expressed a desire to keep working. It started feeling better so they let it go. Then on Monday 4/11/16 the wrist started hurting again. Clinic gave employee a splint and placed EE on restricted duty.

The injured employee went to talk to the scoop operator and put left hand on the side of the scoop bucket. EE didn't realize the scoop was running & the operator was pulling the ram back. It caught EE's left middle finger between the side of the bucket and the side of the ram blade which pinched EE's finger in it.

Pulling pump hose out of mud caused back strain.

EE was helping move a rock from between the leg rams of a longwall shield. As the rock was being situated and moved forward, EEs left little finger was pinched between the rock and the leg ram.

Employee was moving belt stands off of scoop in the 4WHG section when EE went to move a bundle of stands catching EE's finger between two stands EE pulled EE's finger out cutting it by the stand. There were no compliance issues It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

A piece of rock hit employee on the right leg and bruised EE's right thigh. EE started missing work 3/23/2016

The operator was cleaning branches off the Dozer and slipped off the dozer onto the ground. There did not appear to be any weather conditions that affected the accident as it was a partial cloudy day with no rain. When the operator fell, the hit injured right arm.

Employee was helping co-worker replace a 6 inch plastic "T" waterline in the conveyor belt entry. After replacing the old "T" they turned the water back on and was examining the "T" for leaks when the 6 inch "T" burst causing pieces of the pipe to strike EE in the face.

Employee was helping a co-worker replace a 6 inch plastic "T" water line in the conveyor belt entry. After replacing the old "T" they turned the water back on and was examining the "T" for leaks when the 6 inch "T" burst causing pieces of the pipe to strike EE in the face.

Cutting left hand equalizer bar end pin out of roller frame and slag popped off went into right ear causing a thermal burn.

Employee was standing in the Wobbler Feeder clearing a rock jam when the rocks shifted and a large boulder fell on the employee's foot, collapsing the steel toe and causing an open fracture of the big toe.

While the injured was walking the alternate escape way (belt entry) out of the mine as part of the quarterly escape way drill, EE felt/heard a "pop" in EE's left knee. EE continued to work up until 7-27-16 when EE had surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

EE picked up a pallet and started to twist around and lay it on another pile when EE felt a pop in EE's back.

Employee was spraying shear drum with water using the road hose when rock flew off drum and smashed hand on pan line. Cause of injury was hand positioning while cutting rock. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may have been a factor.

Twisting pieces of pipe together resulting in wrist tendonitis

Employee was walking the slope belt when ee stepped on a rock and twisted right knee. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until 04/04/2016.

While in the process of cleaning a lifter the employee was struck in the back by falling material.

Employee fell & injured EE's shoulder while bolting on 3/19 but didn't report injury until 3/24. EE was seen by local ER dr. & continued working until follow-up appt. on 3/31. EE was placed on modified duty on 3/31 pending an MRI. EE was seen by an ortho dr. on 4/22 & it was determined EE would need surgery. This will be a charge back incident with first reported day missed 4/1.

Employee was hanging C/M cable at the mouth or 16 Headgate. The injured employee was assigned the job task of changing out the section scoop charger on 16 Headgate with one that was outby. In the process of the injured employee lifting the C/M cable to move it out of the way, the employee felt a pain in employee's lower back.

EE was going to assist another EE get a rock loose from a conveyor belt. EE tripped over an air hose and fell hitting EE's left hand on a PVC pipe.

Employee was knocked down while dumping a muck bucket.

EE was operating #328 shuttle car on the 16 Headgate Section. EE was going to get out of the shuttle car to hang up a piece of miner cable. In the process of EE walking to the cable a piece of rock that measured 6'X3'X8" fell from mine roof & struck EE in the head, shoulder, & forearm. This caused EE's head to come in contact w/shuttle car & for EE to fall on EE's back.

Employee was dismounting a Caterpillar Jammer in the 4490 and while stepping down, stepped on a rock. The rock shifted as well as the employee resulting in a severe sprain to the foot and mild sprain to the ankle. No broken bones.

The employee was moving a de-energized cable when a piece of cable struck EE in the lower back. The employee claims pain in lower back due to this contact. The following were not a factor: rules, regs, mining equipment, protective devices on equipment or clothing, skills, proficiency or training. Attitude may have been a factor. Began to lose time on 3/21/16.

While removing a screen deck from top deck of a Rotex the employee's right shoulder popped.

Worker was feeding rock into a chopper when the rock began convex. When chopper was activated the rock rotated quickly to the right and cut off the end of the workers fourth finger of EE's right hand which was under the rock at the time of activation.

Employee was laying out a belt move when EE stepped into a hole causing the employee to fall and strike EE's knee on a rock ledge. Employee was placed off of work on 3/21/2016

Employee was walking up the stairs when employee's left leg gave out. Employee was unable to get back to employee's feet without assistance. Pain soon followed.

Employee was moving an oil barrel and stepped on a stone twisted left knee

EE was pressure washing a service truck when EE experienced severe pain in EE's right shoulder area. EE stopped what EE was doing, notified EE's supervisor and went home. The following day EE advised that the pain had not subsided. We scheduled an appointment with our panel physician for the same day.

Employee was shoveling on belt when a rock fell from top and struck EE on head.

Upon entering transport van 0068 employee felt a pain as if something had bitten EE. Once on the job site EE noticed a swollen ball at the top of EE's hand. The employee was transported to clinic and diagnosed as a bug bite.

When EE was stepping down from a LHD right foot got hung up in the step causing ee to step down awkwardly onto left leg. EE felt something pop in the calf of left leg.

On 3/23/2016 the employee returned from 6 days off and reported that on last shift had strained knee while opening a mandoor. Sought medical attention on 3/23/16.

A truck driver's hand was pierced by a pressurized narrow stream of hydraulic fluid from a trailer. This happened while unhooking truck from trailer.

Employee was standing by tray of roof bolter when a rock fell out of the mine roof, struck the ventilation tubing, and then struck the employee. Employee was released and returned to work on 3/18/2016. Employee sought additional medical attention on 3/21/2016.

Victim crawled under miner tail and when EE thought EE was clear EE started the miner to swing and raise the tail EE hit the wrong function and set the tail down on EE's leg.

Employee stated that a piece of draw rock fell and hit EE on the back.

Employee was getting a rock off of the miner. EE took a step and foot slipped on a piece of rock causing EE's left knee to twist.

EE was using LP torch to cut metal on inner screen box of screening plant when hot metal slag flew back & small piece went into EE's rt ear. Was taken to local clinic for exam, after follow up visit EE was referred to specialist on 4/1/16. EE has not had any lost workdays, hasn't been placed on restricted duty, nor rec'd any med. treatment till being seen by specialist

Holding a hose while another individual was using a hammer to hit the coupler when a piece of metal sheared from the coupler and went into the injured person's left index finger.

Employee was cleaning a chute on the primary and a large rock fell on right foot. Employee went to the doctor on 04/06/2016 and was put on restricted duty.

Employee was installing track rails. The track rail was in a raised position and while fastening a track tie to the bottom of the rail, the chain supporting the rail broke causing the rail to to fall and strtike the employee on the top of right foot.

The miner was hit in thumb, when helping to install a track roller for a bulldozer. The miner received medical attention. The miner didn't lose finger.

Employee was walking down the steps out of the E House. EE's foot hit the side rail throwing EE forward. EE missed the last step and hyper-extended EE's knee when EE stepped to the ground. This dislocated the knee cap. Employee has crutches and is referred to physical therapy.

The employee was examining the Main North belt line when they felt their left knee pop.

EE stated EE was installing the 1st rib bolt on the opr side. After drilling hole, EE inserted top of the bolt into hole and the plate became stuck in gob. EE jerked the bolt & felt a pain in EE's left shoulder. EE was transported outside & refused ambulance. At Bluefield Reg. Hosp ER EE rec'd X ray. EE was restricted from work until visit to specialist. Started missing on 3/17/16.

Injury occurred 3/15/16 - unable to work beginning 6-27-16

Employee was in the process of plugging the continuous miner cathead into the designated receptacle at the section power center when EE felt a strain in the lower right portion of their back. Employee continued to work until 5/17/16 when EE was diagnosed with a herniated disc on 5/18/16.

Employee was tramming out by in a scoop to pick up rock dust when the scoop's front tire hit a hole in the bottom causing EE to bump EE's head on the canopy of the scoop. This resulted in a strain to EE's neck.

Employee was walking on the old mainline near four south with bundle of five bolts on EE's shoulder when EE tripped and fell. As EE fell EE struck EE's right shoulder against a water prop. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Preparing to fuel a piece of equipment from the fuel truck. When starting the pump, fuel oil squirted from a hole in the hose, striking employee in face.

The miner was walking at the machine shop when they slip and fall. They report the slip but state to the supervisor that they didn't suffer any injury until today, 03/21/2016/ that they came to the operation stating that they didn't feel well, company immediately send them to "fondo seguro del estado". The day that they had the incident was raining and floor was wet

Employee was scrapping/scooping oil dry that was used to absorb oil spillage in the Mill 7 area. Employee noticed discomfort in their side and pain in their groin area.

EE was in the process of beginning to refuel the gas powered air compressor when the vapors from the metal safety can ignited. EE suffered 2nd degree burn to the left hand, arm and a small portion to left abdomen.

EE was walking through mud, slipped and felt a pop in right knee. EE was medically evaluated, including MRI, which revealed no ligamentous injury, but did reveal prepatellar bursitis (chronic illness with mild degenerative changes).

SUBJECT WORKER AND TWO OTHER WORKERS WERE MOVING A SKID OF ROCK WHEN THE LOAD SHIFTED. A PIECE OF FALLING ROCK STRUCK THE SUBJECT WORKER ON THE FOURTH FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND RESULTING IN A LACERATION.

Employee was hanging electrical cable from a man basket off of the forks on a forklift. Employee bent over to get under a 42" ventilation bag and twisted employee's left knee.

Employee was lifting belt structure and hurt EE's back

Employee was using a pry bar to move a rock off the top of the miner. When the rock fell off, it glanced off EE's right leg bruising it.

Employee & 2 other workers were lifting a rock over the side board of the reclaim belt. As they lifted EE felt a pop in right shoulder followed by sharp pain. EE was seen at a treatment facility on 3/13/16 & was released with restrictions. EE worked normal job within the restrictions until 6/14/16 when it was determined the shoulder needed to be surgically repaired.

Employee was installing the inside bolt from the off side of the double head bolter, EE accidentally hit the rotation while EE's hand was still on the bolt and it caught EE's hand which then wrapped around the bolt. Fractured arm, started missing work on 3/14/2016.

Employee stated employee was walking to the #1 Starter Box to put the breaker in. As employee was walking, employee slipped on muddy, wet, uneven bottom, causing employee to twist employee's right knee. This resulted in a strain, and lost work days.

The employee was opening rail car lids on top of a railcar. The employee was wearing fall protection with a SRL anchored to an approved point on a manlift platform. The SRL strap got wrapped within the manlift railing while the employee was bending to open lid. SRL strap was tighten, employee hurt back.

A 992 operator strained back as EE was sitting down in the operator's seat. EE was getting into the seat to adjust it and start the machine when EE felt discomfort in lower back. An onsite EMT was called to examine the employee. Upon further examination, a doctor would not release EE to full duty due to a back strain.

Employee was picking up a nitrogen bottle to put in the 4 bucket of scoop for transport. Employee twisted & felt a stabbing & burning in stomach. Cause of injury was twisted body with heavy load. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may be a factor. Started missing work 3/12/16

Employee rolled left foot when stepping down from forklift truck

While lifting a 50-60 pound skid with assistance, employee felt a burning sensation in right buttocks.

While pushing roof bolt into hole the roof bolt stopped abruptly and the employee felt pain in abdomen. The employee was diagnosed with a hernia and worked till 5/13/2016 when employee went off for surgery.

Mobile Equipment Specialist called into work on the morning of 3/12 and informed EE's supervisor that EE's back was too sore to come into work. EE said EE's back was hurting from performing pumping activities the day prior. EE was taken to the medical clinic on Mar. 14th where EE was diagnosed with a lower back strain. Restrictions and medications made this a recordable injury.

EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING 100' OF TROLLEY WIRE WITH THE HELP OF THREE OTHER EMPLOYEES WHEN THE TROLLEY WIRE GOT HUNG CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO BE PULLED BACKWARDS AND FELT PAIN AND POP IN RIGHT KNEE.

Employee stated they were working on a SC on the #1 Section when they saw a piece of draw rock fall from the top. They state they moved to get out of the way of the falling rock when they struck their left knee against the shuttle car and twisted their right knee. The employee continued to work until 1/18/2017 when they began missing work due to this incident.

Employee drives an on road dump truck, EE went to get out missed the bottom step and fell to ground. EE bruised EE's hip and back area causing EE to lose time from work

Employee was standing on crib block to reach top of double doors to plaster when the crib employee was standing on rolled out causing the employee to fall and scrape right knee.

While exiting a scoop on 12W section, employee's belt got caught on the cage which caused EE to lose EE's balance and felt a popping in EE's knee, causing EE to fall down. There was no equipment involved; it did not involve job skill, training, or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used.

Employee knelt down to remove a rock from the belt line walkway. As EE lifted the rock EE felt a pain in EE's groin area.

Employee was climbing ladder onto equipment. EE lost EE's handle and fell to the ground.

Employee was climbing the steps on an endloader when the bottom step broke causing the employee to slide down the ladder landing on EE's feet jarring EE's back. Note: Employee came back to work and worked until 3-17-16 at which EE was placed off of work due to a medical evaluation.

Employee twisted knee exiting coal pile behind miner. EE was taken to hospital & issued full release. EE continued working EE's normal job, & is still working, but had fluid removed from the knee on 3/26/16. The removal of fluid constitutes more than normal first aid therefore making the incident medically reportable.

An employee (witness) had a 3 foot long board (3" x 1") in EE's hand and was turning around to discard it. The injured employee was unknowingly behind EE and was struck in the mouth with the board. Impact caused lacerations to the mouth area and a tooth was also knocked out.

Employee was walking in the administration building hallway, lost ee balance, and fell backwards striking ee head. There were no defects in the walkway or slippery surfaces that contributed to the fall. A personal medical issue may have contributed to the loss of balance that precipitated the fall.

Employee was shoveling salt and felt on pain in EE's back on 3/10/16. On 3/16/16 employee requested to see a doctor and was released to full duty. Employee came to work 3/17/16 with restrictions from another doctor which would not allow EE to work and EE was sent home.

Employee was working on the North Processing Plant. Two employees were working together, one was inside the tub of a sand screw replacing wear shoes and the other (the injured employee) was outside the machine assisting when IE bumped head on a low I-beam support.

Employee stretched out to reach a piece of j-channel and as they pulled it toward self felt a burning sensation in pelvic area.

EE finished cleaning the K-1 Tunnel and heading to the dust-off station when EE felt an object enter EE's left eye behind EE's safety goggles. EE used eye wash station, but EE's condition worsened overnight. EE was seen by a physician the following day for corrosion to EE's cornea from lime contact and placed on restricted duty.

Employee was talking to the skid-loader driver about what rocks should be put on the rack to be chopped. Said employee was bantering with the skid-loader driver, the driver then reached up to shut the loader door when the driver's left arm hit the controls making the loader move forward. At this time said employee did come in contact with the skid-loader running over Rt leg.

The miner passed out and fell on upper platform. While unconscious rolled under the railing and fell 7-8 feet to lower work platform.

Employee was hauling a load of trash out with a tractor. Employee hit a bump causing their head to strike the canopy of the tractor. This accident happened on 3/9/16. Employee just missed their first day of work due to the incident on 7/18/2016.

The ground person working at our wash plant, was walking past a conveyor and reported that EE felt something strike EE's eye, but that it didn't hurt and would have it looked at after work. Later that afternoon EE was found by an ER Doctor to have a rock chip behind EE's eyeball and required surgery to remove it. Unknown damage or impairment at this time.

While putting a metal cover back on roof bolter, employee smashed the tip of EE's index finger

Miner cutting hitch for timber when a rock fell off the rib and struck him.

Employee was hooking a chain up to wire mesh and stepped back tripping over a piece of wire mesh. The employee started missing work on 3/15/16

Employee was attempting to change a fitting on a ram jack on a shield and when the staple was pulled, the hose blew out striking employee in the face.

Employee reported rolling EE's right ankle when EE stepped on a piece of hard concrete in the grating.

Employee was setting bits on the miner and felt a sharp pain in employee's back.

A timber cutter for Virco Inc. was cutting a tree on a mine site located in Mercer County WV. As EE was cutting the tree there was another tree lodged up against the tree that EE was cutting. When the tree fell it pulled the other tree down hitting the timber cutter in the back. (broken arm)(broken shoulder)(broken ribs)(cut on hand).

A piece of angle was on cat walk and was moved when person came down Ladder and went to step on the deck EE stepped on the angle which rolled under EE and twisted the Right ankle causing a severe Sprain

Injured was miner helping. A rock became stuck in the conveyor chain. When the chain started back, the rock was ejected, striking the injured in the face requiring stitches.

Miner was working on a muck pile. Miner slipped on a rock, fell to the muck pile and injured EE's left leg below the knee. Left tibia sustained a simple fracture.

EE was removing the chock blocks from the haul truck. As EE pulled out the first block from under the tire EE felt a pain in neck and shoulder. EE was taken for medical treatment. The ground was frosty but the chock was not frozen in place. The chock is a 27 pound weight no defects. EE is on modified duties until the doctor releases EE back to full duties.

Employee was pulling on a 1-1/4" water hose, was walking backwards at the time. As employee was pulling the hose, twisted to the right and felt a pop and pain in knee.

Employee was walking on portal bottom at Golden Ridge to get locomotive when stepped on crib twisting right knee. Employee continued to work until 8-3-16 when employee started missing work for surgery. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Employee possibly exacerbated pre-existing condition when ee twisted right knee. Employee underwent right knee arthroscopy on June 28, 2016 to address pre-existing degenerative joint disease, arthritic wearing of the cartilage and internal derangement of the right knee.

While walking employee stepped on a rock twisting EE's ankle. An x-ray revealed a broken ankle. EE first missed work on 3/10/16

Employee was bent over. Right knee was rested on steel hyd fitting when EE got up EE put all EE's weight against knee. Felt a slight pain, 3 hrs later knee began to swell. EE then received medical treatment. EE has bursitis of right knee.

Off road truck operator lost control of equipment, turning over its right side.

Employee unloading 1200 lb bags of Aluminum from trailer. It had tipped over in truck which made it hard to unload. Employee used a pallet jack to move bags. The employee reported hurting shoulder, on way home was sent to clinic, then Occupational Doctor following day received full release. Went back on 03/14/2016 MRI and Therapy scheduled. Became lost time on 3/15/2016

The employee did not report incident to us until 3/15/16. EE was picking a tail pulley guard up and strained EE's back.

Employee strained back while loading a reel of hydraulic hose into the back of a vehicle.

When stepping off of a diesel motor, individual felt a "pop" in employee's left knee.

EE was installing a roof bolt, ee reached for the fast feed lever, Hand ended up on boom. EE pinched ring finger between short arm and boom. (fracture and laceration)

While uncoupling two man busses that were blocked against motion, the operator of the man bus activated the automatic uncoupler, pinching 4 fingers on the individuals right hand.

Employee was cutting 1 inch steel plate on the bumper of a service truck. As employee completed the cut, the plate shifted. The small finger on the left hand was pinched. A fracture and laceration resulted. The first shift missed was on March 7, 2016.

While attempting to get into company truck the employee slipped on the running board and fell.

Employee stated was walking past the feeder in a bent over position. As EE went by the corner of the block, struck head against a rock brow. This resulted in a neck strain and lost work days. The employee began missing work due to this incident on 5/10/16.

Injury occurred on 3/4/16, did not go to the doctor until 3/10/2016. Off work since 3/11/2016. Removing covers from generator set, twisted left knee causing sprain of ligament of knee and aggravating osteoarthritis.

EE injured right knee while exiting a RTV, Injury was not reported until 3/29/2016 and deemed work related by physician on 8/11/2016. EE had surgery to repair.

Employee was replacing a locomotive battery cell in a spare battery located on the ground, while carrying the cell employee overexerted EE's back causing a strain. Cause of the incident was overexertion. PPE was not a factor, mining equipment and mining systems was not a factor, compliance rules/regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

EE was walking down a stairway when EE slipped and fell resulting in a deep bruise to EE's back. EE was not released to return to work due to pain management.

While attempting to lift a heavy plate to secure on the machine, the plate slipped of the machine and employee tried to catch it. This resulted in a strain to the lower back.

During shift miner unknowingly sustained a minor superficial abrasion on EE's right knee. Two hours after shift, EE noticed inflammation, and rapid swelling. At ER EE was diagnosed with prepatellar bursitis, given antibiotics, and released. After 48 hours swelling continued. EE was admitted to hospital for drainage of knee, IV antibiotics, and observation.

While moving chock blocks and pulling on a hose reel, an employee had a sharp abdominal pain. Employee was taken to the hospital for observation. It was determined the employee had a hernia that will require surgery.

Employee was welding. When employee went to adjust their cables, they fell back into scaffold railing and sprained their lower back.

Employee was getting out of coal hauler and twisted left ankle. Started missing work on 3/5/2016.

Employee carrying drill hammer to drill. Slipped from hands and broke leg.

During #1 Kiln outage employee was installing brick in the Kiln, the air flow through the Kiln blew brick dust around and the employee got some in right eye.

Employee was exiting the Volvo Excavator while carrying the DEF fluid after inserting DEF fluid into the machine, while stepping down onto the foot step the employee foot slipped off of the pivoting step causing the employees body to twist resulting in shoulder pain. This incident was designated reportable based on number of physical therapy visits.

Injured was walking to power center on a continuous mining section and stepped in a hole spraining the right knee.

Employee lifting 5 gallon bucket of water with one arm overhead straining left shoulder. Became reportable 8/17/2016 due to surgery and restricted duty.

Employee was moving miner cable and injured EE's back.

EMPLOYEE REPORTED EE BELIEVES EE's SHOULDER WAS INJURED OVER TIME WORKING ON THE CRUSHER. NO ONE PARTICULAR INCIDENT WAS REPORTED.

EE was moving the miner cable out of the roadway when the bolt machine was backing up the bolter cable caught the employee's left leg and caused it to bend backwards injuring EE's left knee. This employee did not seek medical attention at the time of the incident. EE went to the doctor on 3/14/2016 in which it was determined EE could not return to work pending on an MRI.

While bending a roof bolt ee felt a burning in right shoulder. Then ee went to put the glue into the hole and ee felt shoulder pop. ( strained shoulder)

Flat level ground, backfilling a concrete form with base rock.

Employee was climbing boarding ladder on 16G Motor Grader when EE felt a pain in lower back. Injury was not reported to the mine until 3 days later. Incident was referred to 3rd party Workmans Comp carrier to evaluate claim. Work Comp has accepted the claim as of 3/20/2016. Employee missed next scheduled shift after injury so it is reportable.

Walking from shop to office, slipped fell on ice and broke leg.

Employee was on a truck ladder adjusting tarp arm. When EE climbed down from the ladder stepping on to the ground EE hurt back.

Injured got glove caught between pinner steels. EE applied rotation and EE's left hand, wrist and arm were injured when the steel rotated.

The injured was in the process of removing a rail car from the 8 Right track onto the 3 East Main Line. EE was attempting to align the draw head on the car, when the rail gate slipped loose & fell catching the EE's rt hand between the gate & the draw head, causing a laceration to the palm of EE's right hand and bruise on top of EE's hand. The laceration required 10 stitches.

Changing out DA ram cylinder. Very tight fit in relay bar. Laying on stomach with 12 # sledge arms extended forward driving ram to relay bar pocket. Felt a twinge in shoulder. Cause on injury was body position. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may have been a factor. Started missing work 3/31/2016.

Employee stated EE was driving a rubber tire ride @#17c/c when EE's tire hit a rock jerking the steering wheel striking EE's right wrist. Employee has X-ray which was inconclusive. Employee continued to work until 03/11/2016 and had a follow up exam. X-ray indicated a fracture. Employee was referred to orthopedic dr but continues to work at full duties.

Employee was going through a man door in 2 East Mains Right, when left foot slipped causing left knee to twist. MRI pending.

Employee was pulling a 6hp pump when EE slipped, fell catching another hanging cable, twisted hurting EE's lower back, and right hip.

Using acetylene torch to remove pin, burnt into oil cavity of the pin causing the hot oil to flash and come back on burning face

Pouring cement with protective suit on, unaware suit tore, burns on both legs.

Employee slipped and fell while loading a face round. This resulted in a rotator cuff injury

Tripped while walking in the return. Tried to catch self by grabbing the rib mesh. Right middle finger was caught in the mesh and resulted in a fracture and laceration.

Employee stated that EE was operating a dozer creating drill bench area. The rock EE was working on caused the dozer to jar EE around during the shift. This caused pain to back, neck, and hip area. Continued working. To ER on 4/1 to check. Continued working till 4/11/16 when doctor took EE off work thus lost time starting 4/11.

Employee and coworker attempting to pry lock ring out of cone to replace liner. Employee got finger caught in between cone and lock ring.

MOVING ROCKS CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER

Installing roof bolts. Went to place wrench back in the holder and missed. As the wrench fell employee tried to catch it which resulted in finger being caught between the wrench and the frame of the roof bolter.

Two employees were pulling a slack rope to secure a ship at the dock. While pulling, one employee tripped resulting in a hernia.

Employee was shoveling loose materials around a piece of equipment and felt something pull/pop in left upper shoulder area. MRI taken and showed deep bruising. Pain pursing and tingling in fingers, sent employee back to doctor to be evaluated by orthopedic doctor. Restricted duty given from first MRI, but Ortho states no work until second MRI is completed.

Lifting a chained ecology block that slipped and temporarily pinned employee's left leg.

Employee was conducting routine pm walk down of the belts near the P5/P6 transfer chute when ee bent down to clear the rocks from the walkway when the Air Canon fired causing the mountain side door of the chute to come open. The door hit the employee on the right side of the head giving ee a concussion. Employee was wearing hard hat and all appropriate PPE.

Employee was using a 2 inch water hose to clean spillage from a cement slab. EE dropped the hose in full open position and when EE bent down to pick it up EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. EE sought medical attention and is currently on restricted duty.

Back is hurting but no accident nor incident reported.

Ee was repairing a tooth on a ripper. EE struck the tooth with a metal sledge hammer, causing a piece of metal to break off and enter EE's left thigh. Surgical removal of the metal piece was necessary.

Employee welding pipe in an awkward position, causing the employee to get a strained neck.

A mechanic was driving a maintenance vehicle on a travelroad. Evidence shows a rock fell and broke after striking the canopy in front of the driver. It then continued through the windshield opening striking the employee on the right side of EE's face. Employee began missing work on 3/23/2016.

Lost balance and fell forward while walking along entry. Reached out with right arm and caught himself, causing pain in right shoulder

Employee felt a pop in their shoulder on 3/22/2016 and later noticed a deformity with their arm. It was determined that EE had a rotator cuff and biceps tear but surgery was not needed at that time. Due to continuous loss of strength in that arm, the employee requested surgery which occurred on 5/18/2020.

Performing maintenance work on drill battery box trying to loosen bolt with box end wrench & 3/4" drive with the wrench on the nut, holding tight and wrench slipped when 3/4" drive engaged causing wrench to dislodge and pinch and cut the finger tip

Employee was tightening a lip liner bolt with a 15/16" end wrench. As the employee was pushing on the wrench, EE felt discomfort to EE's right shoulder. Was made aware of Physical Therapy on 4/21/2016.

Ee was pulling a pan on casters, and strained EE's back. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a lumbar strain. EE was put off work for 3 days and follow up resulted in a modified duty release.

Miner was pulling down safety guard on bob cat and caught EE's finger.

Employee was cutting a piece of pipe when another employee driving a skidster hit the other end of the pipe knocking the pipe into the knee of the employee cutting.

Employee was working on 12 Right belt. EE was waiting beside the belt for the belt to be shut off and tagged out. When the belt was stopped, a connector broke on the belt rail and allow the rail to snap sideways striking employee on the hand. Employee suffered a contusion to the hand. EE continued working until 4/29/2016 when doctor advised EE to rest the hand.

Pulling bottle jack from underneath intermodal trailer and felt pain in left shoulder

The injured was pulling down a curtain when EE twisted right knee. The injured went to the doctor and it was discovered that EE's ACL and Meniscus was torn in EE's right knee.

Leaning forward trimming curbing and hurt lower back

Employee was lifting cutting edges for a 980K loader out of a truck

While drilling, the Kelly Bar was drilled down to full depth. EE climbed on the drill deck to unlock the inner steel. As EE inserted the pry bar to disengage the J-Lock, the drill operator inadvertently put the drill steel in reverse. EE's arm was pinned between the pry bar and the mast of the drill. The injury resulted in swelling and a bruise to EE's right forearm.

Employee stepped off ladder and felt a twinge in right knee...

Employee injured left calf muscle while performing routine duties. While holding grease-gun in EE's right hand, EE proceeded to step onto the lower step of the inspection platform. As EE mounted the step, while pushing up with left leg EE felt a pop and immediately experienced a burning sensation in left calf muscle.

EE was attempting to pull down a ventilation curtain to move it and felt pain in right shoulder. EE worked 16 days restricted before EE started missing 4-5-2016

Employee was going through a mine stopping and with the ventilation velocity and pressure employee lost employee's balance, and as employee tried to catch self, employee fractured employee's left wrist while coming in contact with the mine floor.

EE was attempting to remove a pin out of a snow plow assembly on a triaxle with a 5 lb hammer and punch. EE struck the punch twice and the pin did not move. On the third attempt, EE swung the hammer with more force and missed the punch and the hammer struck the top of EE's left thumb. Left thumb is swollen, but fortunately no broken bones.

Employee while grinding lost body position with grinder and lacerated left pointer finger, left and right thigh, and sprained right knee

Employee states while loading plaster for brattice on #3 Unit outby unit. Employee states tripped over pallet and twisted back.

Employee removed a rock jam, noticed the Grizzly bar weld was broken, grabbed it to dislodge it, weight of the bar caused EE to smash EE's L thumb against the side plate of the Feeder, causing simple laceration repaired with sutures, antibiotic and tetanus shot given @ ER. Return to work 03/18/2016. Remove sutures 7-10 days @ follow-up clinic.

Employee was using a bar to align cutting edges on a track dozer when EE heard/felt a pop in EE's elbow followed by pain, 3/11/2016. Referred to specialist, doctor took employee off of work 4/27.

Employee was making pre-shift examination when ee stepped out of vehicle at the 11WHG and stepped on a piece of concrete block & fractured foot and ankle. Cause of injury was stepping on uneven floor. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, & PPE. Miner proficiency may have been a factor. Started missing work 3/12/2016.

An employee was injured when removing a pin which secured a steel plate. The steel plate rotated when a second pin was removed. When the plate rotated, it struck and pinched the employees arm / elbow between the steel plate and the frame of a jaw crusher. Conditions which contributed to the event include a weld failure, rigging misalignment and poor body positioning.

Employee was cutting the temporary bracing out of the pin mill frame when a leak occurred in the oxygen hose causing EE's glove to fill with oxygen. A spark from the cutting ignited the glove.

A millwright has a complaint of pain to left knee. The injured states EE felt pain in left knee while stepping up approximately 20 inches onto some cribbing to disconnect rigging that was used to lift a crusher part. Physical Therapy has now been ordered for treatment of the knee sprain.

Employee was standing on the concrete at the wash plant spraying off the concrete pad with a water hose. The pad had some fine silt on it. EE said EE turned right and EE's left foot slipped out from under EE. Reported EE's fall to foreman and continued to work for the next 2 days. On 3/11/2016 EE came to work that morning and said EE went to ER.

Employee twisted leg and resulted in EE falling and hitting EE's knee on a rock. Causing contusion and bruising to knee.

Employee was climbing onto the dozer and EE slipped and fell spraining EE's left ankle.

Employee was swinging a 4 lbs. hammer to loosen a valve handle. While doing so, the employee felt a sharp pain in right arm.

On March 7 this employee was removing a staple from a hydraulic fitting, using a pry bar. The bar slipped, causing the employee's arm to swing across chest. EE felt a pop in shoulder. No medical treatment was provided until June 28, at which time EE received shoulder surgery.

Employee stated that they injured left shoulder, on 3/4/2016, getting out of the scoop. Employee has some notable degenerative changes. (Full narrative and some medical documents are attached to the file.)

Employee was removing a broken drive chain. Chain broke under tension, striking employee in forearm

Employee was using chainsaw to cut and remove branches. Chainsaw became ensnared in crook of tree causing the chainsaw to pull backwards sharply. The chainsaw contacted employee's upper left thigh cutting it.

While trying to jack up tank 3 leg, the 4" pipe popped out and fell onto hardhat then upper back of miner.

Supervisor was walking at ground level of kiln pier, EE slipped on unpaved surface twisting right knee. Slight tear to right ACL occurred. This accident became reportable on 05/31/2016 when employee had surgery on right knee.

Was pulling a charge pump onto landing when I slipped & holding onto the pump so I wouldn't fall I strained my back. Cause of injury was wet conditions. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules/regulations/PPE. Miner proficiency may have been a factor. Started missing work 6/30/16.

Employee was conducting geologic mapping in open country to the south of the mine. While moving down a slope, EE lost EE's footing and slid down, which resulted in injuries to EE's right foot, one finger and a facial cut.

Employee stated that while working around transfer area, fell striking right knee on 6 inch pipe.

Team Member walking and stepped on 3" rock twisting EE's knee.

Injured pulled EE's personal vehicle within 5' of a contract welders service truck. Welder was pulling off start line when injured got out of EE's car (which was lower than the hood of the truck) the truck pulled off the start line striking the injured's personal vehicle door causing it to strike the injured resulting in fracture to the top of the tibia bone.

Employee sustained laceration to right ring finger requiring stitches when finger was pinched between fan and framework while employee was helping another employee move a RK fan on a catwalk beside a rotary kiln.

EE climbing in and out of rod mill, twisted right knee. Surgery pending on 5.23.16

On 3/31/2016, an employee tripped and fell causing ee to land on shoulder. The employee did not report the injury until 4/1/2016 and was seen by medical staff. On 4/2/2016, the employee attended a follow-up appointment and was given restrictions.

Employee was working on conveyor conduit in a crouched position for an extended period of time. When EE straightened up at completion of task, EE felt minor ache in lower back. Pain increased as day and evening went on. EE saw medical attention the next morning.

Employee was struck in the shoulder by a rock, this caused the employee to fall. The rock came to rest on the employee's left foot

Employee struck a piece of metal with a hammer causing a quarter inch shard of metal to chip off and embed itself in the top on EE's right hand. Employee was wearing PPE to include work gloves but the piece of metal pierced through the top of the glove and into the back of EE's hand. Stitches were required after removal of metal shard.

Miner noticed swelling of right knee from climbing in and out the of haul truck that is used for waste dust transfer.

Grinding metal when grinder bit and jumped out of employee's hand causing a small laceration on the side of the left hand.

Employee was operating a walk-behind skid steer cleaning material under a dust collector. EE ran the machine under a screw conveyor housing and when EE raised the bucket, the machine lurched striking EE's hand between the control bar and the conveyor housing. Employee was taken to OMP for medical evaluation, no fracture, but splinted thumb and placed on restricted duty

EE was at a Martin Marietta (customer) job site and was using a customer provided 1" drive impact wrench to loosen/tighten bolts while changing out blow bars on a crusher. Protruding pin from impact wrench extension caught EE's glove & twisted EE's R hand, bending thumb way back. EE sustained strain to hand, causing soft tissue/ligament damage/swelling. MRI ordered.

Individual was stepping off railcar onto load out platform and right foot caught edge of platform and fell forward scraping right arm and left hand. Majority of impact occurred onto right hand resulting in strained right shoulder.

EE alleges while hanging an empty 2 inch waterline EE felt pain in EE's lower back. EE has not missed work, EE began working restricted on 4/12/16. Alleged incident is under investigation. Due to the reporting deadline, this document is being submitted to comply with reporting criteria until full determination of actual injury and/or incident can be substantiated.

The employee was attempting to disembark from a rail car crossing over from the platform to the end ladder when ee slipped off the ladder rung to the ground causing sprain to ankle.

A group of employees were using bars to get rocks unstuck from a cone-shaped bin. A rock fell on employee's bar. Employee's hand flew up against the bin and employee's finger was cut. Six stitches.

Employee was attempting to remove an impeller from a slurry pump. Impeller broke free from the shaft allowing it to spin counter clockwise. Shaft continued to rotate pinching employees index finger.

Employee was shoveling material at the stacker when EE struck a handrail with the shovel. When this happened, the employee felt tugging in EE's back that radiated up EE's right side.

Employee was cutting a board, using a pushed stick to push the material through the saw. Holding the material against the fence with left hand and pushing the stick with the right hand. The wood bucked in the saw and my fingers went into the blade.

Employee was exiting the porta-john at the crusher area and stepped on to a rock rolling ankle.

Employee was utilizing a Cat 980-G loader to stockpile coal as it came from the highwall miner. EE backed off the stockpile too fast and when EE contacted the pit floor it caused EE's neck to be jerked. EE states EE heard neck 'pop' and it began to hurt. EE finished shift, went to the doctor the next morning then reported for work.

Miner was unloading materials onto work deck in shaft from conveyance. Two beams were lying on the deck, miner was straddling the beams. When EE unhooked the rigging, the beams tipped and hit the miners foot.

EE was attempting to open a package containing a utility knife, when the knife unexpectedly fell out of the package making contact with the EE's left index finger causing a laceration, requiring 6 sutures to close.

Injured left shoulder while wrapping chain around block of marble.

While performing weed abatement at east end of scale, employee pulled on a weed that broke causing EE to fall same level striking EE's knee on the concrete slab. Fall resulted in a hairline fracture without dislocation of the right knee cap. Modified duty is provided

In injured miner fell while dismounting the man basket used for scaling. The injured miner returned to work light duty post incident.

As employee attempted to insert one of the retaining pins ee felt a pain in left shoulder.

While handling the hand hammer drill and walking to EE's work area, EE slipped and fell on the ground. The hammer landed on EE's left hand, index finger.

Employee claimed was jarred when the blade of the loader EE was operating contacted the ground.

EE smashed right index finger between motor and shim while shifting it sideways. There is amputation of the distal soft tissues at the tip of the finger. No acute fracture or dislocation. No sutures and returned to work.

The employee stated was climbing into the truck, EE's foot slipped off the step and struck left shin. Employee went to the doctor on 4-6-16 and was given restricted duty.

The injured was raising the drill pod up to the drill steel when the steel failed to align correctly causing the steel to pop out of place, strike EE's left thumb.

CAT 745C operator was driving to park at shift end. Drove off designated haul road to cut across fill area and hit 24" deep ditch. EE bounced up and hit head on the grab bar behind the seat, sustaining a 4" laceration to back of head. CAT's onboard monitoring system indicated that driver was wearing EE's seatbelt. EE was transported to the hospital where EE received 14 sutures.

The employee reported the issue on 3/24. It was listed as a shoulder strain/sprain. Over the next several weeks the shoulder pain did not reside. The employee went to a specialist on 4/27. Specialist injected the shoulder/tendon with cortisone. (which is now reportable)

EE exiting drill when EE missed the step and fell to the ground. EE felt pain in lower back and was placed on restricted duty for 2 days following incident.

Maintenance Tech was cleaning out all the built up material inside the spillage conveyor when a rock got dislodged, fell and hit ee below on the top left shoulder.

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF EQUIPMENT, LEFT LEG FIRST, FELT PAIN IN LEFT HIP.

Injured employee was removing bolts to jaw crusher dies. While removing one of the bolts it dropped against the cross beam and mashed the tip of employee's index finger between the nut head and the washer.

The employee was hand scaling when a rock hit foot.

Employee was standing near 10-wheeler boom truck about 12-15" from hoist cables at #2 D/L. Two other employees were using a 8 lb. sledge hammer and RR maul to drive wedge out of hoist socket. A piece of metal sheared from the maul and traveled approx. 12-15" striking employee in back of right calf.

EE was trying to remove a stuck cathode from the striping machine. When the cathode un-lodged from the stripping machine it struck EE's right ring finger smashing it against the frame work of the machine. The machine was locked out at the time of the incident.

Injury was reported to Mine Operator that this was a work related injury on 10/12/16. Employee reports: While using a pneumatic, pistol grip, type of chisel EE injured EE's right thumb. EE requested medical attention on 10/13/16 and was seen by medical professional on 10/14/16 and diagnosed with a strain/sprain to the right thumb.

Employee had been working on removing glycol cooler grates. EE noticed no immediate injury, but back pain began to develop 1-2 am that evening. By the next morning the pain had intensified. Employee notified work on the 21st that EE was unable to return to work. Doctors visit revealed strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back.

The employee had right hand on the tugger rope just above a snatch block pulley. The employee wanted to put slack in the tugger roper but hit the in button on the controller by mistake pulling right pinky finger into the snatch block pulley resulting in a fracture to right pinky finger.

Employee was backing down off of the excavator track to the step with right leg and when ee placed left foot on the ground and removed hand from rail to move right foot from the step ee left knee twisted.

Employee was picking up chunks of cement and twisted and then threw the chunk into the bunker, immediately feeling pain in abdomen.

Employee stated that employee was loading a drill mast into the back of a diesel mantrip when employee felt pain in lower back. Employee leaned the drill mast against the ride and lifted the other end when the overexertion occurred. The employee sought medical evaluation on 3/21/16, was diagnosed with a strain, and placed on restricted duty.

On 3-18-16 employee was knocking in a thermal coupling and sprained EE's right wrist. It turned into an MSHA reportable on 3-30-16 when it was found EE had a fracture.

EE was packing 50# bags of finished product at the Haver system. The bags were filled with light density material so EE pushed on the bags to help them convey to the palletizer. EE felt right shoulder soreness at the end of EE's shift. EE was seen by a doctor on 03/19/16 and placed on modified duties.

Was unloading saw table, backed over saw rail, and tripped. Fell on 4" x 4" rock and cut back. Resulted in 4" to 5" gash approximately 1" deep on lower back. Required 16 stitches inside and out. Back at work next day.

Employee was changing a large acetylene tank on the welding cart. When ee picked up the large tank, ee felt pain in lower back and couldn't feel left leg.

Sustained a strain to right shoulder while brushing battery terminals after removing truck battery from piece of mobile equipment.

Employee slipped in mud in a ditch embankment and fell, landing on EE's back. Doctor gave a 15 pound lift, pull, push restriction.

Employee was removing rocks from jaw crusher with digging bar. The bar slipped loose from a rock, causing the miner to lose balance and pinch left ring finger between the digging bar and safety rail.

Employee was was on the cat walk of the cone crusher checking for bowl float when the cone over flowed and an 8" rock fell down cutting ee left little finger that required three stitches

While moving pipe and transformers in the warehouse storage yard with a forklift. The employee alleges to have hurt back in the process of driving the forklift. The employee alleges that after and during the task noticed ee back was starting to ache, and while walking into the warehouse felt sharp pain that ran down lower thighs to the back of knees.

Employee was unloading coal in high wind conditions when EE received coal dust in left eye.

Stepped on Wooden blocking used for Granite and twisted EE's ankle

While installing #3 tire on haul truck 473 the employee had completed hanging the top center wedge first. As EE began to hang the 11:00 position wedge, the employee extended EE's left arm to line up the holes & felt a popping sensation on the outer edge of EE's left arm bicep at the elbow.

Removing rust around the plate of the sand screw tub with grinder with 4" wire wheel attachment. Wheel caught the edge and kicked back.

The injured has back to a shuttle car cable, when the car turned into a cut the cable came across the entry sweeping EE's feet out from underneath EE.

Employee stated that EE noticed a tightness in arm at the end of shift. EE was unable to identify an event during the shift that would result in an injury. EE continued to work without missing a shift. EE later went to the doctor and needed surgery. EE worked up until surgery on May 25, 2016 and returned to work on light duty.

Dump trailer tailgate

Employee was cutting a piece of steel when the torch hose caught fire causing a burn to EE's abdomen. EE was prescribed Rx and restricted duty.

Employee was moving a water pump and strained EE's back

EE was preparing to press a new bearing into the housing for a screen. While centering the housing, EE's fingers were pinched between the housing and the frame of the press.

Employee works indoors in the Chilton Manufacturing Facility as a Splitter Operator. While pushing a large piece of stone into the splitter, the stone got stuck and the employee pushed hard against the stone. The employee noticed pain in left wrist following these actions.

Injured struck back of left hand against control house metal door frame. Injured quickly turned to go into control house when EE struck and fractured 3rd. metacarpal bone on hand. Employee loss no time and is working light duty.

EE stated reached above the hose crimping machine and lifted the die to place in the machine. At this time EE felt pain in left shoulder. The die is estimated at 25lbs. The resulting diagnosis was a partial tear of the rotator cuff.

Employee suffered a strain to EE's left wrist while using a wrecking bar to check conveyor bearings and to remove built up material. The strain was caused by the repetitive twisting motion.

EE was utilizing a 4" cordless Dewalt angle grinder to remove a damaged lock from a hasp. Was holding the hasp with a pair of channel locks while cutting the lock. Grinder fowled and kicked back cutting through leather glove causing a laceration to left thumb. Laceration required 6 stitches and the ee was placed on light duty to keep the cut clean.

Employee rolled foot while descending steps and fractured 5th metatarsal bone

EE was using a 3lb hammer to connect equipment. Set hammer on conveyor belt and place hand on structure. Hammer fell, striking the left thumb of EE.

Employee was using a 40 lb electric jackhammer to break up material in the cooler. EE bent over to move some material, and as EE stood up, EE felt a pain in lower back. Employee reported incident to supervisor, was taken to OMP for medical evaluation, placed on restricted duty( no lift push pull>15 lbs, no jackhammering until re-evaluation.

Employee was tipping an electrical cabinet (approximately 300 pounds) from vertical to horizontal with another employee when EE felt pain in EE's right forearm. Injury became reportable on 4/22/16.

Employee claims injured lower back while operating a Komatsu WA600 front end loader.

Employees were transferring brake calipers from one wooden pallet to another wooden pallet. During the process of moving brake calipers one of the employee's finger was pinched between two calipers.

Installing hydro cones. Wearing gloves, EE put right index and middle finger in between the washer and the cone EE's fingers still between the washer and the cone base were crushed when the impact unexpectedly tightened. EE was treated for a crushing injury to right middle finger and a fracture to the tip of right index finger.

Moved torch tanks into new holder and experience pain in left shoulder. Holder for torch tanks was located in the side of a flat bed truck approximately 3 feet off the ground.

Employee was trying to put a cable onto back of loader, lifted up a pin to hook cable and dropped pin on first finger of left hand.

Employee was exiting the finish mill building went through dust curtain, started walking downstairs lost footing and landed on ankle spraining it.

Employees left middle and ring fingers were pinched in between a suspended load and stationary structure as the load was being guided into place. Dislodged fingernails on both fingers and fracture tip of left ring finger.

Employee was trying to loosen a hydraulic line on a unit and sprained lower back due to excess tightened fitting.

Employee stated employee was shoveling along the #2 belt line, and when employee pushed the shovel into the material, employee felt pain in employee's right shoulder. This resulted in a shoulder strain, and restricted duty.

Employee climbed ladder to look inside truck bed, and as EE was climbing down, the treads of the step caught EE's wedding ring, causing a laceration that required stitches.

Miner was working with another employee loading trailer with hay to spread for erosion control. Miner was in the process of turning to place bale of hay onto trailer when EE felt a sharp pain in low back. Diagnosis by treating physician is low back strain.

Miner was hooking a lifting strap to lift a drill steel out of the drill. Steel stuck in the bit, causing the eye bolt in the drill head to fail. Miner was struck by falling shackle. Miner refused treatment, wanted to see how it felt the next morning. On 3/8, miner sought treatment, diagnosed with a fracture of the right radius. Miner returned 3/8 on light duty.

Employee broke right pinky finger while changing screens.

On 3/7/2016, an employee was removing the thermal coupling when ee noticed a slight pain in wrist. The employee reported the pain on 3/8/2016 and was taken for medical evaluation. On 3/9/2016, the employee was given restrictions by the physician.

Employee was traveling down an interior stairwell, when EE missed a step and rolled ankle. Employee was taken to Physician for medical evaluation, diagnosed w/ a sprained ankle placed on restricted duty. EE was released to full duty 7 days later. Stairs were clean, dry, well lit, and in good condition. Not a contributing factor. Employee stated EE just missed a step.

Employee was swinging a sledgehammer to strike the side of a metal structure to dislodge choked material built up inside. Swinging the sledgehammer caused employee's arm to feel weak and sore.

Employee strained right hand while using a sledge hammer to remove a fork lift pin.

Moving Ground around on the welder and strained back

Employee was working indoors in the Chilton Manufacturing Facility in the Natural Thin Veneer Department making boxes. While assembling a box ee punctured finger on a nail hanging out.

Employee was passing refractory brick to the bricklayers for approximately 4 hours when EE started to experience pain in right forearm. EE reported the incident to their supervisor, and was taken to OMP for medical evaluation. Employee was placed on restricted duty (no lift/ push/ pull with right hand until recheck) Returned to regular duty 4/6/2016

The injured was installing a saddle in a beltline, when EE was pulling the saddle under the belt EE felt a sharp pain in lower back. The injured was placed on restrictions by a doctor.

Employee was putting tools away in vehicle after repair of water line when loader backed up and pressed employee against vehicle. Employee sought medical attention at approximately 1 PM and was diagnosed with muscle strain. Employee has been working modified duty since the incident.

Lifting a piece of metal on the cat walk and metal cut though ee left leather glove slicing left middle digit.

The employee was using a ratchet to pull in a conveyor chain on a shuttle car. The Chain fouled, so the employee attempted to release the chain ratchet. When EE reversed the ratchet, the handle turned loose and the employee suddenly stepped back twisting ankle. EE has been allowed to work light duty.

The miner stepped off the lowboy trailer and when EE got to the ground EE slipped and twisted EE's left ankle. This resulted in a sprain of unspecified ligament of the left ankle, EE was placed on restricted duty.

Employee received shoulder strain in left shoulder while using J-Wrench.

Crusher operator was shoveling out a tall drum on a conveyor belt when a rock flew out of the crusher cone striking the shoulder. Operator said the shoulder hurt and I advised employee to go to the local ER to get checked out. Worker has lost no days of work and was put on light duty the next day.

While filling the pod duster, the employee thought that the outside tank was empty as EE was not getting dust. EE then unhooked the fill hose from the duster and didn't know that the line was plugged and had pressure. The hose flew into EE's left hand causing a laceration. The employee was wearing gloves at the time.

On January 15, while pulling conveyor belt, employee stepped into crevice on ground and stumbled and reported pains. The pains went away and reoccurred on March 2. EE reported pain in knee after standing up from kneeling position. EE was taken to the doctor evaluated and was referred to specialist. EE was not place on restrictions until knee surgery on April 12.

Employee was using a 1" air impact wrench to remove bolts from a cutting edge lip protector on a 993K CAT loader. EE was removing a bolt and it began to rotate. EE pushed up on the bolt and bumped the rotation of the air impact hoping the bolt would lock back into position but instead the bolt spun causing a laceration to EE's left index finger. This resulted in 17 stitches.

Mine lost power the morning of the incident. The Motor crew was attempting to come outside and was unlatching elec door to move motor through the door. One jack was unhooked while the second door was being unlatched. The mine fan power was restored and the air current slammed the door shut striking the injured miners arm. EE has been allowed to work light duty.

fell on uneven ground

Employee was reaching down to ground to pick up pipe wrench with right hand when EE's left foot slipped on flat ground with a thin layer of gravel causing EE to strain lower back. Employee had good soles on boots

The employee was recycling 50 lb bags of material when ee felt a pop in right elbow. Initial treatment was using over the counter anti-inflammatory medicine. EE was seen by the company doctor on 4/4/16 and given a cortisone treatment.

Electrician was working in a shallow trench tightening 2" conduit, kneeling next to a ground wire. Backhoe operator, 25 feet away, snagged the ground wire with bucket, lifting the ground wire out of the ground and pinning the knee of the electrician against the ground wire and conduit. Knee strain with restrictions

Employee was swinging sledge hammer attempting to hit a 4" x 68" piece of steel to break off full sheet. After swinging sledge hammer, employee felt pain and soreness to right rib cage area. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care and diagnosed with a sprained muscle to right rib area.

The employee sprained wrist while attempting to loosen a wing nut on a 4" bull hose with a hammer. The employee was initially treated and released to full duty, as of 5/19/2016 the injured required a cast and restricted duty to assist with healing of the tendon.

Working on the toggle plate at the jaw crusher, miner was using a pry-bar to break the toggle plate loose. As the plate came loose it caused the pry-bar to shift compressing the miners hand against the wall of the crusher. Miner believed EE was ok at that time. Six days later the miner went to doctors office and had it looked at. An X-ray was taken and discovered a broken bone.

Employee suffered low back pain after driving pickup with a partially broken down seat.

Employee has had elbow pain that is increasing after FAI. On 03/01/16 employee received an injection of cortisone in elbow to relieve pain. Event was caused by aggravation of the FAI due to the work environment.

The miner was injured while walking along the belt-line. EE stepped into slippery mud, lost EE's footing and fell. EE's right ear contacted the metal structure and caused a laceration on EE's right ear.

Employee was laying on the shop floor underneath the #10 Wagner LST 25X removing the bolts from the axle support plate. As the last bolt was removed, the plate fell to the ground and smashed EE's left index and middle fingers. 7 stitches were required on the left index finger and 6 stitches were required on the left middle finger.

On 3/31/2016 the employee was working with welding materials and something went into EE's eye. The employee flushed EE's eye and finished EE's work day. The following day (4/1/2016) the employee was taken to the doctor and a small piece of metal was removed from EE's eye making this a recordable.

In preparation of a dragline cable move, injured employee cut the top of EE's left hand with a "retractable" blade utility knife while cutting a plastic zip-tie that was securing the cable ends. The resulting cut required medical attention and six stitches to close the wound.

Employee was loosening bolts on top of the Davie FS2-E Drill mud pump to troubleshoot a noise. Upon using an adjustable wrench, it slipped causing EE to strike EE's left hand near the pinkie knuckle. Employee was wearing Hexarmor impact/cut resistant gloves at the time of the incident. The injury occurred between the cut protection and knuckle protection area on the glove.

The office manager was helping a delivery driver carry boxes to the vehicle. One of the boxes began to break. The office manager reached to help. EE fell and struck a vehicle with the left side of face. The employee did not wish to seek medical attention at that time but after persistent pain in the neck decided to pursue it. EE saw a chiropractor 4/26/16.

EE was using a pry bar, when the bar slipped and caught EE's left hand index finger between it and the catwalk. The finger had a deep cut. We sent ee to the doctor, who said the finger is also fractured. It required a splint and stitches

Employee was assisting maintenance in the rebuild of a piece of processing equipment, EE jammed left middle finger while positioning a component. The injury was diagnosed as a fracture.

Employee felt eye irritation at the end of the shift, a piece of steel was found embedded in EE's eye and removed. Employee was able to return to work next scheduled shift.

Moving large wooden block, finger was pinched between wooden block and steel frame. Impact to finger cause closed fractures to tip of finger.

Employee was helping check switches at the Stacker and while walking around EE stepped on a rock rolling EE's right foot. Then EE couldn't stand on it or put any weight on it. EE then called the safety manager to meet EE at the first aid room. We then proceeded to go to Occupational Medicine at Carilion.

While changing ear muffs the broken wire cut across the left index finger, eight stiches were required.

EE was removing rock by hand from Jaw when a rock approx 18" in size shifted from above where left hand was placed pressing palm of hand onto sharp rock cutting/stab type wound in left palm. Took to hospital and received 23 stitches. EE was not wearing gloves at time of accident.

Employee was cutting an old hose off the refractory sprayer with a razor knife, the knife slipped and caused a laceration on employee's left index finger, requiring 6 stitches.

EE hit a chute liner with a hammer to loosen it, EE felt something in EE's eye. Medical personnel did not find anything in eye, but was written a script for eye medication.

While prying apart a crate, a board broke striking the associate in the face. Splitting EE's lip open.

Employee was lying under the D7 preparing to change the oil. IE was taking off belly pan plate when IE's coworker, who was above IE, was taking off the steel plate to get to the oil filter when EE dropped the plate and it went through the tracks and hit employee on the head.

EMPLOYEE FELT DISCOMFORT TO RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN LIFTING A MAG BASE DRILL WEIGHING 43 LBS. EMPLOYER WAS MADE AWARE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ON 4/11/16

Employee was cutting dielectric matting with a utility knife. The knife slipped and cut EE's wrist right above EE's glove requiring stitches.

Employee stated they were on a ladder cleaning lights when the ladder tipped causing employee to fall to the floor. EE was transported to ER and received a sling.

While using an air drill to install roof bolts alongside a conveyor belt, a bolt bent and pinched the employee's fingers of EE's left hand between the bolt and a support chain. The employee did have on metacarpal gloves but failed to recognize the hand pinch potential of the placement of EE's hands. The employee was properly trained in this job function.

Employee greasing hoist coupler in Galena Hoist room, caught left wrist on sharp edge of machine guard.

An employee tossed a chain over a driveline when it swing back and struck in the mouth causing ee tooth to chip.

Individual was priming a liquid floc line and removed priming cap to allow flow increase, when cap was removed the Hydriclear 9080 flocculant and water mix sprayed out. Due to pump and priming cover height at approximately 1 foot above the floor, this allowed the floc to spray upward under EE's safety glasses into both eyes.

Employee was measuring the depth of a saw cut and got EE's fingers caught between the marble and a piece of rebar pinching EE's fingers.

Employee claims irritation to eyes after stick welding.

Employee was stripping a metal-clad jacket from a cable with a Linesman Pliers. The lineman's pliers slipped and struck the employee in the mouth chipping front tooth.

Employee was opening the passenger door to EE's truck to put EE's lunch box inside. Pulled on the door and door hit EE's front tooth, chipping the tooth. Had the tooth capped.

Mechanic was using a hand grinder to cut a notch in a piece metal. The grinding wheel pinched in the metal, traveled out of the notch and skipped across the mechanics left index knuckle. Mechanic was taken to the ER, the wound was washed, and ee received stiches. The mechanic returned to work the next day.

The employee's hard hat made contact with the uncut portion of a protruding zip tie. The end of the zip tie was deflected by the hat, and then whipped back when released. The end of the Zip tie went around the top of the employee's safety glasses and made contact with the eye, causing a minor corneal abrasion.

Employee alleges EE was tightening liner bolts and the wrench hit EE's gloves cutting EE's right palm. EE received stitches.

Employee was moving a piece of steel and the steel readjusted and pinched the employee's finger. The pinching caused an open wound in the finger which required stitches.

EE was making hangers to hold electrical cords for the crusher. EE was punching holes thru the rubber and hit left thumb with the hammer, causing a contusion.

Employee crushed finger dislodging rock in feeder, which resulted in a fracture to the tip of EE's left pinky.

Trying to line up the bobcat tire to the studs when it slipped pinching right middle finger and between the stud and rim.

employee claims irritation to eyes after welding

Employee was looking for a leak in dust collector. As ee went to shut the door it did not close properly and as ee tried to adjust the door it caught middle finger. EE was wearing gloves and ee removed it to find it had cut finger. EE then was taken to doctor where ee stitched it up and the employee returned to work the next day.

Employee was operating a walk-through bolter, as employee was drilling the hole to install the roof bolt, the roof bolt came into contact with the drilling pot, causing the bolt to strike the employee in the face, causing a laceration.

I pulled on the handle of a sand blasting pot to check the sand volume. The pot was completely empty and tipped back. I attempted to step back and tripped, pulling the pot down with me. The handle of the sand pot came down across my left ankle and caused a fracture.

EE was climbing the right rear steps of 992K loader. Their right foot slipped off 3rd step as their left foot was reaching for 4th step. EE fell 11 inches to the second step which they caught with their right foot. This incident resulted in a strain in the EE right hamstring. On April 26, 2016 Doctor prescribed Physical Therapy. Up until now, this has been First Aid case.

3/21/16: Employee was climbing steps at plant 1 when EE felt a pain in left knee. Employee wanted to wait to see if knee was fine before going to doctor. 3/24/16: Employee sent to company doctor. Received a pain injection. No work restriction.

The employee reached out so that they could hook a crane, causing discomfort in their right shoulder.

While trying to remove large nuts and bolts from a delivery pump, a nut fell, hitting employee's right index finger.

EE was using a 24" pipe wrench. EE was in the kneeling position pulling the wrench toward EE when the wrench slipped off the nut causing the handle to strike EE slightly above the forehead. EE received 5 staples in the scalp.

The employee was using a rock bar to pry on a bundle of metal straps to get to a bolt on the back of the roof bolting machine, when the bar slipped causing the employees right arm to come in contact with the corner of the metal straps resulting in a laceration to the right wrist when required (5) stitches or sutures.

While drilling, heavy winds were blowing dust. Sealed safety goggles did not keep out all the dust.

A piece of rock fell out of the roof and struck the tailgate shearer drum, a piece of the rock flew off the drum and struck EE in the lip

Cutting dag with cut off wheel, got piece of metal in left eye. Emp. was wearing wrap around safety glasses.

Working from a platform while installing concrete forms, employee slipped while picking up EE's pliers causing EE to hit EE's forehead on installed rebar. Employee received 13 sutures to EE's forehead and returned to work. Employee was using fall protection at time of injury.

Wind blew the employee's hard hat off of head, as employee tried to catch the hard hat they slammed the hard hat against left ear causing a hematoma. Dr. lanced and drained the area affected on the Left Ear, and a couple of sutures were applied.

Climbing down off of M-8 left foot rolled inward on bottom step and then fell to floor.

EE and another employee were carrying a PVC pipe. When the pipe slipped it cut EE's left index finger requiring 7 stitches. EE missed no time from work.

Employee was loading a piece of drill steel into the rod basket and EE's finger was caught in between the drill steel and the basket.

Employee was attempting to remove the pull cable from the sheave wheel. When EE touched the cable the belt shifted, causing a laceration to EE's finger.

The 3rd shift electrician was crawling back to buggy while scooting a hydraulic reel motor, when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the right hand between the thumb and index finger. The next day it swelled up and after a couple of days it wouldn't go back down. EE went and had x-rays and it was determined to be broken.

Employee was taking cylinder off a D9T when EE was taking bolt out of light bracket a pin flew out of wobble socket, struck left hand cutting it. EE went to ER in Pineville, Ky. received (5) stitches and back to work 03-18-16.

While backing a haul truck into sample stockpile, operator ran over a large rock. This action resulted in truck bouncing and operator striking back of head on the AC post, which caused a laceration needing 13 staples.

Changing inserts on continuous miner head. Metal on metal contact caused a metal sliver to become dislodged and penetrated the injured miner's wrist. Doctor removed the metal from EE's wrist on 4/14/2016 and EE received several stitches to close the wound.

Employee's right ring finger was pinched between a cover plate and the body of a Joy 14-09 continuous mining machine.

The employee stated EE was installing belt hangers when EE reached for EE's wrench that had fell over on the drill pot when EE's drill steel fell down striking the tip of right ring finger. The steel fractured the tip of EE's finger and caused a laceration that required sutures. EE returned to work EE's next shift. This is a medical reportable incident.

Employee was installing doors on an airslide in a finish mill building. A gust of wind blew through the building doors, causing dust to get into the employees left eye. Employee suffered a scratched cornea and was given antibiotic and numbing drops.

EE was bent over preparing to clean kiln scrubber, ee opened door and a puff of smoke came out ee stood up took 10 steps and passed out.

Employee was using a torch to cut bolts off of the feeder in tunnel #3. A piece of slag landed inside left ear burning close to ear drum.

The employee stated that they were operating the roof bolt machine and was starting to drill a hole, looked up when a piece of draw rock fell and struck front tooth. The piece of rock broke off one of the permanent teeth. The employee did not seek medical attention, however this is being reported due to the loss of a permanent tooth per Part 50 requirements.

Employee struck himself on the mouth, while using a hand tool.

The employee stated that EE was working on a broken belt and as EE crossed the #2 section tailpiece EE stepped down and twisted EE's ankle. EE sought medical attention and was prescribed crutches and walking boot if needed, but no restrictions. EE returned to work the next shift at full capacity. This is being reported as a medical due to the prescription.

During roof bolt installation employee injured the 2nd and 3rd digit on left hand causing laceration. (Medical treatment)Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Emloyee states after pinning an entry started loading bolter. While loading pie pans for skin control 20-30 slid back cutting forearm resulting in stitches.

Haul truck was struck by FEL when operator inadvertently used wrong lever and lowered bucket against top of truck bed. Truck operator noted no initial report of injury after incident, but reported pain/soreness in neck/shoulder areas the next day. Initially cleared for duty, but then received restrictions on 3/20/16 when EE went to doctor on own accord.

While exiting the water truck and closing the door was holding the handrail with left hand when the mounting bracket for the rear view mirror attached to the door struck left thumb. Treatment included removal of the nail, suturing of the nail bed and re-attaching the nail. EE returned to unrestricted duty on next scheduled shift.

Employee was sliding props underneath belt line to set on the tight side. While sliding prop under belt, employee's middle finger was smashed between the prop and a piece of belt structure, requiring the finger to need stitches.

The employee stated that employee was dropping bolter cable and as brought arm downward, elbow struck a sharp edge on a pizza pan that was installed with a rib bolt. The laceration on elbow required sutures and returned at full capacity the next scheduled shift.