Mining Incidents in December 2016

The tracking system for the mine was down do to a software issue. The system was rebooted and the tracking system was inspected and found in working order.

Employee was stuck in an elevator for greater than 30 minutes. Door limit switch was not being made. Service technician arrived and got employee out at 5:18PM

A methane ignition occurred during mining on the H-2 section in the #1 entry at approximately 12:30 pm.

A roof fall approximately 50' long, 20' wide and 10-13' high occurred in the #3 entry. No injuries occurred due to this roof fall.

Lube pumps

Pump Leak

We found a loose connection on the elevator doors.

The mill building elevator stopped between the first and second floor with one employee inside. Employee was going to be stuck for more than thirty minutes; therefore, MSHA was called. The elevator contractor arrived on site, determined a 3 amp control fuse had blown, replaced the fuse, and the employee was released. Total time in elevator was 55 minutes.

A roof fall was discovered on the 3 North Panel in the track entry from breaks 2 to 3. The fall was approximately 80' in length, 5-8' thick, and 20' wide. All approaches to the fall were breakered off.

A roof fall was discovered on the 11 Mains belt at approximately 7:30PM on December 26th, at the intersection of #12XC. The fall is approximately 36'L x 17'W x 20'H. The area was supported with 8' Torque-Tension bolts on 4' x 4' spacing with two (2) 16' cable bolts installed every other row. The fall was cleaned up and an arch was installed.

A glow on top of the coal stockpile was observed. It was confirmed to be 3 small flames. Because of location it required an excavator to extinguish. The excavator was located on the other side of the plant. Because of pre-shift and travel time it took longer than 30 minutes to extinguish. The fire was extinguished at 9:51 p.m.

A Roof fall in 3rd South Panel entry 6 xc30 intersection area was bolted with 8 foot TR and 12 foot cable bolts and straps. Area had a slip in it and top was adverse condition, ventilation was not affected, stoppings were intact and area is dangered off on all sides. Roof fall will not be cleaned up.

Over Christmas weekend, between 12/23 and 12/27/2016, refuse pile gave way causing damage to drag line, box ben and #2 conveyor. No injuries occurred.

A roof fall occurred in No. 1 entry outby the face area. The fall measured approximately 18' wide, 8' in height and 60' in length. No ventilation controls were affected, no employees or equipment were involved. Cribs and timbers were set and the affected areas of approach were dangered off. There are no plans at this time to clean up the fall.

Receiver on elevator doors malfunctioned.

#2 Hoist would not reset.

Contractor employees performing repairs at yard & docks were riding in the yard & dock elevator when it stopped. Elevator repair personnel from Thyssen & Krupp were called. The contractors were removed from the elevator, no one was injured.

Due to cold weather the hydraulics would not work properly.

The service cage was being brought to surface with a paste pipe rack loaded on the second deck. The rack contacted the sub-collar and damaged the divider between the first and second decks on the service cage. There was no damage to the shaft.

Sparta Elevator was down at approximately 7:00 AM to a faulty bottom door latch.

A non-injury roof fall occurred at approximately 05:30 am in the number 6 entry (primary escapeway), break # 55 along the #2 belt flight at or near SS spad # 1179. The area has been timbered and dangered off and the life line has been rerouted. MSHA and the State agency have completed their investigations, this fall will not be cleaned up.

1 CEMEX Process Attendant was riding the 1141 New Finish Mill elevator when it stopped above 5th floor. Murphy Elevator Company was called out to troubleshoot and reset the elevator. Miner exited elevator at 9:01 AM uninjured.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable at 4:48 pm on 12/18/16 at the 39 block intersection of 4 belt. Fall was approximately 20' long, 10' wide and 8' high. Fall occurred over top of the belt and on the tight side, extending into the crosscut (walk side still supported). Occurred due to both gradual and acute weathering.

Upon inspection it was discovered the breaker which feeds the Alimak was tripped. After resetting was unsuccessful, testing was performed on the feeders to the car. It was discovered that the cable from surface to the car was shorted out.

At 5:10 pm on December 15th, 2016 a gas ignition occurred on the H-2 section in the #2 entry while the continuous miner was mining.

This is a non-injury incident. The slope car had an electrical malfunction at 3:59am and was temporarily out of order. All underground personnel were notified with section crews withdrawn to the fresh air congregating point. An electrician was sent and a transformer was replaced. The car was running again at 4:21am

Sparta Elevator was down at approximately 12:20 AM to a faulty door latch.

Haul truck operator backed through the berm on a 25 foot dump. The operator was told to stay in the unit while the truck was secured. Bucket truck was used to retrieve the operator. Operator was restricted in the cab longer than 30 minutes.

While performing test trips on #1 hoist, the slack rope knocker got pulled and would not reset. It was found that the switch was broken causing the hoist to be down. The decision was made to evacuate the mine and MSHA was called. The electricians replaced the switch and everything went back to normal.

A roof fall was discovered at 24 crosscut in the #8 heading of the 10 Left working section. The fall is approximately 40'L x 17'W x 16'H. The area was bolted using 8' Torque-Tension roof bolts, installed on a 4' x 4' pattern, and two 16' cable bolts every other row. The fall area has been cribbed and dangered off.

Two contractor's working on our furnace down were riding in the pellet plant east elevator when it stopped. Elevator repair personnel from Thyssenn & Krupp were called. The contractors were removed from the elevator, no one was injured.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in F26 Longwall section at 16 wall in 2-3 crosscut. The fall measured approx. 10ft high by 30ft long by 12ft wide. There was no injuries or equipment damage as a result of this incident.

On 12-12-16 at approximately 4:55 a.m. an employee got on the service hoist to ride it to the surface. The hoist started moving towards the surface and when it reached the 100 foot mark the hoist stopped. The employee was stuck on the hoist for approximately 35 minutes. The hoist was down for electrical issues and was repaired at approximately 5:30 a.m. No employees were injured

Smoke identified coming from ""A"" hopper/crusher, covers removed from crusher, water and foam applied to hot spot for 30 minutes. Fire watch for 8 hours following event.

Surface area maintenance shop building was discovered on fire. Local EMS was summoned and extinguished the fire. The building and vehicles inside were destroyed. No additional surrounding property damage occurred. No injuries were incurred

A shovel operator was working on the 6575 elevation in the main pit. The shovel was loading haul trucks from a shot dig face and cleaning up larger rocky material off to the right. As the operator was cleaning the floor of rocky material the bucket contacted a hidden unfired booster which detonated breaking the tooth adapter and sent small rock into the excavator.

During regular inspection of the Crabapple slope hoist rope, a kink in the rope was discovered. The hoist was taken out of service and the rope was reterminated.

The lab technician heard an unusually loud noise coming from plant 1, plant technicians were notified to investigate. Smoke was coming from plant 1, the fire department was dispatched and extinguished the fire. The 54"" conveyor belt was burnt as well as some rollers. It appears coal sitting on the belt below the crusher spontaneously combusted.

Spontaneous combustion

Hoist car was down due to brake problems.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in F27 Longwall section in the #2 track entry at approximately 20.5 wall. The fall measured approximately 8ft high by 30ft long by 12ft wide. There was no injuries as a result of this incident.

A section of the cemented backfill in the back fell out during the course of the day. It measured 25' in length. The cause is still under investigation.

A roof fall occurred on 3rd south panel, entry 4, xc 21. The fall occurred in a fault zone. The fall area was rebolted and cleaned up using the miner and scar. Additional cable bolts were installed on all sides of the fall as well as the placement of cribs and timbers. Mine ventilation was not effected. The fall was approx. 20' high and involved the entire intersection.

A roof fall was discovered on the 9 Mains belt at #14 XC that measured approximately 26' Long x 17' Wide x 9' high. The area was bolted with 6' Install II primary roof bolts on a 4' x 4' pattern and two (2) 12' CC cable bolts every other row. The fall was cleaned up and an arch was installed.

A mine roof fall occurred in the 1st South Panel off the West Sub-main. It was in entry 9 at SS 43+80. The fall measured 35' long and 24' wide and 7' high.

An unplanned roof fall has occurred in the #6 entry on the MMU 012-0 1 North Section between 25-26 breaks. Fall measures approximately 18' wide X 60' Long X 6' High. 2 MRS's are located inby the fall. This is a pillar section.

Roof fall found in the South Portal Entries during weekly.

DURING THE WEEKLY EXAM THE FIRE BOSS FOUND AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL AT 34BK IN THE #5 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 7 TO 8 FT THICK IN THE Intersection. this FALL WAS IN A AREA THAT IS NOT NORMAL TRAVELED AND DOES NOT AFFECT VENTILATION CONTROLS.

Damage to the south hoist rope prevented the mine from running the #1 hoist removing the shaft from service. Mine operations were suspended as two means of egress were not available.

A roof fall occurred in 2nd West Submain in #5 & #6 entries measuring 80 ft. long X 18.5 ft. wide X 9ft. high. This area was bolted with 6ft. fully grouted roof bolts and 9ft. cable bolts.

Unplanned roof fall (16'x20'x12' high) discovered reportable at 310 block 9 South #7 entry. Area that fell contained multiple slips (oily slicken-sided shale and clayey rocks coated in a slick white powder) that allowed the strata to separate above the anchorage and eventually fail.

A roof fall was discovered at 7:08 pm at 59 wall in 2 South walkway. The fall is in an intersection and only affected half of the walkway. No ventilation was affected and the travelway has been resupported by posts. The fall is approximately 10' high, 16' wide, and 30' long.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., during the post blast inspection of the 1330-705 heading, a fall of ground was identified. The fall of ground ranged from 7 to 13 feet high and worked back from the face approximately 50 feet. There were no injuries or damage to equipment as a result of this event.

Found an unintentional roof fall one crosscut inby spad #1109 on the 1st right off Orchard Branch Mains.

Report filed to abate 9087305. Bits of 12CM11 miner hit an old EBA 6.5 (1981) while cleaning between third and fourth crosscut at 235 block at rehab area. Resulted in sudden release of pressure when cylinder ruptured. There was no charring or residue on the miner or in the entry to indicate ignition occurred. After investigating, MSHA & the operator agreed it was not an ignition.

A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point in the 17M return air course, #2 heading at 22 block. The fall does not impede passage. The width of the fall is 16 feet wide and approximately 10 feet high for approximately 50 feet long. The fall does not effect ventilation. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

At 2:25 AM it was reported that our elevator was down. No one was trapped or injured. The problem was that a resistor for the drum brake had blown. The resistor was replaced and this corrected the problem.

An unplanned roof fall has occurred from spad #47134 for two breaks in the eastern direction on Point Mains. This area is in the return air course and does not effect the ventilation to the working section. It also does not impede the weekly exam. This location is in an area in which no employees are currently working.

Sparta Elevator was down from approximately 5:20 AM to 6:05 AM due to a faulty door bumper. Elevator was in and out of service.

While torquing lug nuts on the left inside dual on a haul truck, mechanic placed left hand, middle fingertip between the wheel and the rad gun which resulted in a crush injury. The fingertip was amputated at the first knuckle.

Employee was helping to unclog a cone crusher when a drive belt slipped and cut the tops of the middle and ring fingers of left hand. The crusher unit was de-energized and locked out at the time of the accident. Tops of both fingers were later amputated.

A temporary employee slipped while pulling wires from underneath the MCC room on a dragline. When ee attempted to catch self, ee injured right shoulder. The employee was not released to return to work and began losing time on 12/31/16.

While climbing up the ladder of a loader, employee slipped and caught themself with right arm. Complained of right shoulder pain. Was treated as a first aid, was determined later by MRI employee needed surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear in shoulder. Employee lost no time or had restrictions until 5/4/2017.

Rolling belt

Employee was kneeled down on the track of a Caterpillar D6N Dozer assembling the engine compartment. Employee twisted around to retrieve a panel for the engine compartment and pulled a muscle in employee's back.

Employee stated there was a shuttle car parked in the heading on the #1 Section in the #4 entry. While the employee attempted to walk between the rib and the shuttle car, a section of rib fell out and struck employee on the left ankle.

Employee was clearing the D-16 to D-11 chute from a flat rock that became lodged in the chute. Employee pulled the e-stop lanyard on D-11 and got on the 3 step platform from the south side of D-11. Employee used a bar to pry the rock from the chute. The rock came loose allowing the bar to drop suddenly and employee's pinky finger got between the bar and the metal skirting.

The employee was walking along the shield line and as EE turned EE bumped head on a shield. Employee continued to work until the date of 1/10/2017 when EE was put off from work by doctors recommendation.

Unlocking gate @ jobsite entrance - slipped & fell on icy ground.

While employee was picking up a deck wrench, they felt a pain in the stomach.

After employee pulled the rock dust hose free from the miner cable and started to rock dust, ee straightened arm out and felt pain in left triceps/elbow area. EE stated ee felt no injury occur while pulling hose. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery.

Employee exited loader after completing snow plowing task during active storm. Employee slipped and fell while walking across yard shortly after exiting the loader, fracturing right leg.

Employee had just returned to the surface and while standing in the parking lot, employee felt a sharp pain in employee's right knee, employee stated - employee's leg ""gave out"", causing employee to fall to the ground.

Employee reported wrist pain on day following date of injury. Employee was bagging treated product on date of injury. Employee sent for medical evaluation and prescribed work restriction and painkiller.

Employee was driving in a pin on a dozer push arm when a piece of the pin chipped off and struck the employee's eye.

Employee was using a drill when it slipped and contacted right index finger causing a laceration. Employee finished employee's shift.

EE was getting out of work truck when a Black Widow spider bit EE on the left hand finger

While installing bolt in fish plate, employee had hand under rail while another employee was holding rail up with a slate bar. The rail slipped off of the slate bar sliding down onto employees fingers. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery.

Employee was carrying the A-Frame track stop to the end of the track to install and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee has continued to work but on 1/12/2017 the injured received an injection in shoulder and is now receiving Physical Therapy.

Employee exited bus and had walked about 5 steps and stepped on a patch of black ice with left foot and fell landing on right ankle

Employee tripped and fell to the ground striking right shoulder. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency,, attitude, or machinery.

Employee's foot slipped off of auger box when EE stepped up on to it causing EE to fall. Employee tried to catch self with EE's hand and it hyperextended EE's wrist when EE tried to catch self from falling. Employee said EE was ok but wrist was sore and had minor swelling. Employee went to doctor following morning to have wrist examined.

Welder was tasked to clean up empty drums located at the outside shop area per recommendation of Inspector on site the week before. The lids needed to be cut open to allow cleaning, crushing, and disposal. EE pierced a hole in a drum with a cutting torch. This caused the barrel to explode causing a cut and concussion.

Employee was attempting to close a valve and got EE's hand caught between the valve handle and valve body, bruising EE's pinky and side of EE's hand. EE initially refuse treatment. On 1/4/17, EE reported ongoing pain to EE's supervisor, saw EE's PCP and was taken off work 3 days.

The injured and another employee was cleaning out a lime slurry tank. The steel rod that they where using got stuck inside the tank. As they where pulling the rod out lime slurry started to flow. They where closing the gate valve, lime splashed into injured employee's eyes.

A fully trained miner received Medical Treatment for an accident that resulted in stitches when miner was miner was using a hammer and chisel and a piece of metal was embedded in miners left cheek. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was injured when loading supplies on a scoop. A roof bolt was under a skid of rock dust and when being winched onto scoop bucket the bolt sprung loose hitting the Rt. Knee. The injury was not a result of any compliance issues nor were any protective devices involved.

Employee was installing a hose in the monorail system in E28 longwall. EE was using a chisel to help assist getting the hose together. When EE swung the hammer, EE missed the chisel and struck left thumb. EE was diagnosed with a fracture to the left thumb.

Employee slipped and fell outside while walking in snow / ice conditions. EE fell to EE's buttocks, experiencing mild back and leg pain. EE received initial first aid and on 12/25/2016 went to the ER for increasing pain. EE received a CT scan disclosing disc bulge in the lumbar area, with 4-6 weeks of PT and an MRI ordered. No missed work to date.

The employee was walking up the cat walk to grease the head roller of the slope belt. While walking up the cat walk ee felt a sharp pain in back.

Employee was pulling a submersible pump out of a sump and felt a pain in the groin. EE continued to work all scheduled shifts. EE was diagnosed with a hernia on 1/5/2017. EE was taken off work after being seen by a surgeon on 1/11/2017. Lost work days will begin counting from 1/11/17.

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A PALLET AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

Employee exiting vehicle when foot slipped in snow and fell to ground, injuring left shoulder.

EE stuck EE's hand under the dust hood of the drill to remove a rock and Drill Operator accidentally moved the dust hood control switch in the wrong direction causing EE's left index finger to be pinched between the dust hood and the ground. EE was treated and placed in a no work status until further evaluation at follow-up appointment set for 1/7/2017.

Employee was exiting the right rear passenger door of a crew cab pickup when EE got feet hung up between the rear seat and the door pillar, causing EE to fall out of the vehicle and land on the right shoulder and hip area. EE sustained a deep bruise to the right hip area causing EE to miss the next scheduled shift.

Injured swung boom of roof bolter out to put up outside pin. The steel struck a piece of top coal. The piece of coal fell and struck the injured on left foot. Employee suffered a fracture.

EE pouring concrete had build up in line, when line cleared EE received concrete to the face/eyes resulting in concrete burns to the eyes.

Employee and one other person were lifting a tire from the mine floor. Employee finished shift and reported ee had strained lower back but did not intend to seek medical attention. EE did go to the doctor the next day and has not returned to work.

Employee was backing to shovel when shovel operator inadvertently tripped dipper early. Material hit dovetail, causing truck to bounce, jarring the employee. EE was taken to the ER, referred to PCP. CURRENTLY ONGOING.

EE was lifting up on a crank on the back of a trailer. The gear was stripped in a spot causing EE to fall forward and straining back.

Employee walked behind office facilities to hand out supplies to the drivers as their trucks came on the scales and EE slipped on the ice, breaking a vertebra in neck.

EE was bolting in return - took slate bar to pull loose rock. The rock fell on canopy & as EE was trying to get rock off of canopy another piece of rock fell out between bolts striking EE on the back.

After shoveling around LWF-1 weighfeeder, the miner took a break then complained about a back strain and reported it to a supervisor. Employee did not seek immediate medical attention until 12/27.

Employee was spraying off front entrance to the prep bldg with air hose. Employee turned around to go inside and tripped over a 4/4 block of wood that was on the ground holding the door open. Employee returned to work with regular duty and then missed work beginning 12/30/16.

Employee slipped and fell on ice while opening the lower entrance gate

Skid steer putting a stone on the conveyor table and rock slipped off forks and fell on the operators foot. Smashing foot & breaking the big toe.

3rd Part Contractor working on roof and fell. Contractor has applied for ID, but has not received it yet

EE went to use the facilities and when EE returned EE was going to clean off shoes with the mud jack, when EE lifted foot the other one slipped out from under EE causing EE to fall on back hurting left hip, right knee, left shoulder and head.

Freezing conditions over the weekend of December 17 & 18 created frozen and slippery ground. Shortly after the beginning of the shift, the miner was walking across the gravel mine, and slipped and fell on the frozen ground.

Employee was adjusting rub-rail on miner with rock bar to insert bolt in top. When employee lifted upon rail causing a pain in lower back.

Employee was dragging timbers into 4 West when the timber being drug lodged against a timber that was set. Trying to jerk it free, causing pain and numbness in lower back and left leg. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery.

EE twisted hurting EE's back

Truck driver was walking around trailer when ee slipped and fell. The temperature was -6 degrees which contributed to slick conditions of the packed snow. The driver slipped, ankle rolled and ee fell fracturing tibia and fibia.

Employee walked into the corner of the wire mesh that was hanging down,the wire mesh was not damaged. The employee cut right ear, the cut required stitches.

Operator was on an Excavator with Window Lifted and Pin on Thumb Broke causing Hydraulic Fluid to spray inside of Cab. Operator tried to jump out of way and slipped on the track of the equipment causing EE to slip and hit EE's head on a rock after EE's hard hat flew off.

Employee was using a bar to clear a sand hopper. Five days later, employee said elbow was hurting. Employee reported the injury on 12/20/2016.

EE pulled off to the side of the road and exited truck 177 to add salt to the load of stone. It was 2 degrees outside and EE got ice on EE's shoe and when EE went to step down and EE fell straight down off of the step and hit the ground where EE was immobilized. 911 was called and an ambulance was sent.

Rock fall hit scaler boom causing employee to bounce around in the cab of the scaler causing contusions to ribs and a small fx at C-7

While diagnosing a transformer with 13.8KV and 24.9KV feeding into it, the employee and coworker determined a fuse had blown. They could not locate a replacement transformer and decided to install ""jumper"" to return power. They had determined that since there was additional fuses to the outside it would not by pass the any safety devices.

Employee was performing daily maintenance on site boiler. The discharge auger was either plugged or not working. EE shut down blowers & opened boiler inspection door. EE hit the discharge trip lever to dump ash & that action caused hot ash to come up out of the door & hit EE in front torso & right side of face causing 1st degree burn to side of face & 2nd degree burn lip.

The EE had just positioned the rail car in place for material loading. EE locked the brakes up on the rail car and stepped down on the ground to walk back to the rail car loading station, and stepped on the south rail of the rail road track. The rail was slick from the rain and EE's foot slid off the rail sideways causing EE to roll ankle over to the side.

Employee attempted to remove a rock (120 lb approx.) from in front of belt switch located slightly in the crosscut from 10 belt to track at 45 blk. Rock started to slip and when ee re-secured it ee felt pain in lower back and tightness between shoulder blades. No problems with training, ppe, mining methods or compliance issues.

Muscle strain while picking up heavy wheel chocks

Employee was lifting a tool box to move it when they felt extreme pain in lower back. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being utilized. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude.

EE was jacking a supply car on track with a hydraulic jack and felt pain in the abdomen. The employee was diagnosed with a hernia and worked till 2/02/2017 when they went off work for surgery.

Employee was trouble shooting an air valve to a bag house when it popped off striking them in the mouth/nose area.

EE ran truck into berm

Employee said they stepped to grab a 6-foot jackleg drill steel and experienced some knee discomfort. Employee worked the rest of the shift. Employee went to the doctor the following day and an MRI was taken. Employee had an appointment on December 19 to review the MRI and was diagnosed with a small meniscus tear.

Employee parked EE's triaxle truck in the parking lot of the 021 pit. EE was adding alcohol to EE's air tank on #9048 Mack truck. EE slipped on ice while walking across the parking lot. EE landed on EE's back causing bruising. EE was taken to emergency room as a precaution.

Employee was walking in the parking lot when EE fell. On April 26, 2017 employee went off of work to have surgery on the left knee.

Employee was operating a roof bolter on the l Left Section. EE had drilled 5ft of a 12ft hole and added a pusher to complete the hole. EE started rotation and the kevlar sleeve became entangled on the drill chuck wrapping EE's arm around the drill steel resulting in a broken Humerus bone in left arm.

Employee tripped and fell while walking; falling to the ground. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work for one shift.

Operator was operating moffett forklift when they extended the forks to pickup a load. Employee then proceed to back up with the load on the extended forks off the trailer, the weight caused the forklift to tip forward due to the extended forks. Operator hit head and neck when machine tipped forward.

On 12-14-16 the operator was notified that a salaried foreman had slipped & struck their head against a scoop. During the operator's investigation, it was found that the employee was caught between the scoop & mine surroundings. The operator's investigation is on-going.

Catering employee went to light propane fish cooker when a build up of gas caused cooker to flash burning the employee on the hands, chest, back and face.

EE was running a continuous miner on a Pillar section. EE saw the top dripping over the miner and was starting to reposition self and was struck by a piece of draw rock.

Employee stepped down from a storage dock in the lay down yard. As ee stepped down, the employee slipped and fell against a steel channel resulting in pain in right shoulder. Employee underwent right shoulder surgery on May 16, 2017.

Catering employee was watching supervisor light fish cooker when cooker flashed and burned supervisor 2nd employee burned hands helping supervisor

The driller had plugged up the pipe, then pulled back a joint to the table and broke it loose and raised the top head. The driller noticed the inner barrel was plugged and leaned forwards towards the table a little when trapped air pushed drill cuttings out of the hole and sprayed into face and eyes.

While walking, injured step on a crib block and it rolled out from underneath ee, causing ee to fall on left hip. Injured continued to work until 12/21/2016 when a follow up doctors appointment revealed a hair line fracture.

Employee had gathered tools & belongings onto ride. As employee backed up the tire rode onto a cinder block & caused the tire to lock up. Consequently, this action caused employee to hit shoulder on the steering wheel. Update: The employee did not seek medical advisory until 12/16/2016. The doctor determined during examination that employee needed time off of work.

Employee was putting bolts in a piece of rubber on the vibrator lip when the walk board broke causing EE to fall into the chute. EE hit head shoulder and hip on the metal sides. EE had 6 staples in head.

EE was removing guard from miner when one of the other shields fell and caught EE's thumb between guard.

Knee buckled while carrying a pail of fluids.

Slip & fall on cement floor, hairline fracture to right heel.

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AREA UNDER CRUSHER FLOOR WITH A WATER PRESSURE HOSE THE WATER HIT AN OBSTACLE AND BOUNCED BACK TO HIT EMPLOYEE'S FACE ON THE LEFT EYE.

EE had the hood of the 400D Haul Truck open checking trans fluid. Another ee approached to see what ee was doing. EE then squatted down on the side of the truck's left front fender, as ee was squatting down ee fell off the truck and landed on head/shoulder.

On 12/12/16 the EE was exiting personal vehicle prior to the start of work. As the EE exited vehicle, L. foot slipped on ice and fell to the ground. At that time the EE declined further treatment. On 1/2/17 the EE requested further treatment. On 1/12/17 the EE was referred to an MRI and on 1/24/17 the EE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus with surgery slated for 2/2/17.

Contractor stepped down from one flap to the second flap and was inspecting their work, when contractor turned around slipped due to a thin sheet of ice on the flap. Contractor then fell about 2ft and landed on right knee and shoulder on the frozen ground. This resulted in a fracture to right knee cap.

Employee stated while throwing a rail switch EE felt a ""pop"" in left knee. The employee was sent to a doctor, then a specialist and is scheduled for surgery.

Employee was swinging a sledge hammer against the outside of a bulk storage bin to dislodge the material inside. The end of the hammer became entangled in a stainless steel lifeline cable, causing a strain to the employee's shoulder. The employee received first aid treatment initially, but was later placed on restricted duty by the medical provider on January 13, 2017.

Employee was trying to get a bolt out of a chain that was holding the cowl arm, when the chain came lose it caught the end of EE's finger causing crush injury to tip of finger requiring surgery.

Employee was trying to unplug lime piping under #2 lime silo. Lime dust contacted employee's face. Eyes and skin flushed. Brought to ER for evaluation. Prescribed eye drops. Had follow up appointment with eye doctor.

Employee was getting out of the shuttle car and foot slipped on a rock and twisted right leg and right hip.

Employee was in the warehouse lifting a bag of salt from a pallet onto a conveyor, to have the bag re-stacked by the robot and injured their back during the process.

Employee was helping pull 72"" belt when employee felt pain in lower right abdomen area. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until 12/28/2016.

Employee reported waking up with a sore back. EE thought it happened when changing separator u-joints. I asked employee to stretch and put ice on if needed. Plant nurse was contacted to talk to employee.

While traveling through a mandoor, employee tripped and fell twisting knee.

Injured was supplemental cable bolting in 2E Recovery ladders. Injured bent at waist to pick up a cable bolt and felt something pop in lower back, resulting in a soft tissue strain. No problems with training, ppe, mining machines or compliance issues. Employee was not using correct lifting procedure.

Finger was pinched between drive chain and sprocket on cat litter packaging conveyor belt. Operator failed to stop conveyor before cleaning debris from shaft.

Employee hit C-channel with wire snips to nudge it into place. Slipped and jammed hand onto metal clip. Has a puncture in right hand. Had medical treatment and returned to work on the Monday following with doctor's release.

Loose ribs

Employee was assisting the continuous miner with moving to its next cut, stepped on uneven mine floor, twisting right knee. Employee continued to work without restrictions. Began missing time on 12-19-2016.

Employee was assisting in moving the miner cable when EE strained EE's back.

Hand rail broke causing employee to fall 4 feet

Employee was moving a piece of metal plate on a shop table. While doing so, the employee felt pain in abdomen.

Experienced truck driver/equipment mover was loading equipment on to a trailer, ee slipped and fell on the ice and hit head hard enough to warrant an ambulance.

Was crossing track while operating scoop to recover equipment, struck head on mine roof.

A roof bolter operator had just installed the 1st pin in a rib strap on the outby end. EE unhooked the strap on the inby end, as EE let go the strap sprung out and down hitting EE on the side of the foot. On Dec. 21st EE was diagnosed with second and third metatarsal fractures and was taken off work.

The employee was bolting along side the CM when a piece of rib (3'x4'x4"") rolled out and struck the employee in the back of the head, neck, and shoulders. The employee suffered a concussion and was taken off work.

EE was running the quarry saw when a wire broke. EE was pulling the wire and walking backwards when EE fell on some grout. This was human error, EE has done this job for months. EE fractured ankle.

The injured was working on 1 East longwall setup. EE was walking from the head of the setup to the tail to put some lids on the equipment. At approximately mid face EE stepped in a hole, in the mine floor, and felt pain in EE's back.

Lost footing on wet platform, slipped and reached for vertical post, hooked arm at bend of elbow. ee stated ee had injury to left arm.

While loading a belt trailer some belt structure rails fell on the employees right foot. Employee was given restrictions that do not allow employee to fulfill employee's normal work duties.

Employee stated EE was bent over the bucket of the scoop measuring timbers to be cut for the pillar line when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and struck EE on the right shoulder. The rock measured approximately 11.5"" x 7.5"" x 1.5"".

The operator was being loaded when a chunk came of the bucket striking the fan tail. The operator allegedly was jostled in the cab. The operator reported it to dispatch and stated being fine. Operator reported soreness at end of shift and was seen by site responder. Instructed to follow up with nursing staff. Employee sought own medical care and was taken off work.

Employee was getting off loader and slipped on the last step which had ice on it and fell and injured shoulder.

Employee was washing in mill basement getting area clean for final shutdown. EE noticed an above ground flume was plugged with stone causing water and material to drop on floor. The employee got a 8ft step ladder and climbed up to 3rd step to put wash hose into clean-out. The pressure on the hose caused EE to lose balance and EE slipped off ladder.

Employee was loading 12""x12"" roof bolt plates for roof bolter on a 3.5 loader and felt pain in lower back.

Employee was unaware that ice formed on the ground causing employee to slip/fall, lt. ankle hurts when walking

The employee was caring stopping sealant and a ladder when the employee slipped and fell hurting their right shoulder. The employee continued to work until the employee went out for surgery on 05/26/2017.

The IE slipped and fell to the ground when stepping out of the vehicle. The IE experienced pain in the right knee and was treated at first aid, then transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The IE was referred to an orthopedic doctor. An MRI was ordered and was read on 12-19. The IE was diagnosed with a meniscus tear and will undergo orthoscopic surgery.

EE was rodding a #1 feeder on 3 silo cb-2701 belt. The feeder was plugged off and EE continued to rod and a chunk broke loose and fell on the rodding bar twisting and jarring EE's back.

Employee was pounding the keeper staple out of a longwall ram jack hose with a hammer and chisel. When the staple let loose, stored hydraulic pressure propelled the hose upward smashing employee's left index finger between the hose fitting & the chisel.

A fully trained miner was injured when loading rail onto a rail car. While repositioning a clevis, the rail rolled catching left middle finger between two rails. The injury was not a result of any compliance issues nor were any protective devices involved.

EE mucking when a bolt dropped. EE got out of mucker to pick it up, and an electrical plug struck EE in the elbow. Seen at ER, diagnosed with contusion and small chip fracture, referred to ortho.

Employee was lowering boom and getting drill steel out of drill pot. EE stepped forward still having joy stick in hand when EE lost footing causing EE to hit rotation, and drill steel struck left hand/wrist.

Contractor was trying to get a 4ft mandoor out of the back of a 6 man MV. The door was stuck so ee stood on the bumper for better leverage. EE jerked up on the door to free it up, when it did ee felt a pop in lower back. EE then let go of the door and fell to the mine floor. This resulted in a strain/sprain to the lower back.

The employee was using an air lance while on a scissor lift. The scissor lift tipped over while the employee was in the basket. The impact caused the employee to suffer from broken bones in arm and pelvis.

EE was using 4lb hammer to make belt splice on 12/4/16,during work activities EE states they strained wrist. EE worked w/o restriction until seeking med attn on 2/28/17 becoming a RLT on 3/1/17.Cause of the incident was lack of EE concentration. PPE, mining equipment/mining systems, compliance w/ rules/regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

Employee was crossing train when slipped and fell and landed on their back and pulled muscle.

Employee was lowering a piston into a ram of a track adjuster for a D 10 dozer. When piston was in place employee grabbed it and was lowering the overhead crane to unhook lifting straps. The crane hook came in contact with left pointer finger, requiring stitches.

Employee was lifting a top roller and when EE turned around, EE dropped it on the foot.

Employee fell from a drive base (2.5 to 3ft high) and caught self with right hand. Diagnosed with a fractured ring finger on right hand

EE was retrieving chock from pickup bed. EE was standing on the bumper and slipped causing EE to fall to the ground. Landing on left side. EE complained of left wrist pain. EE was taken to the ER.

The injured was working on the surface at Contrary Portal (8 Vent). While the injured was attempting to remove the bolt from the counter weight, on the service cage, the counter weight shifted catching the end of EE's left index finger between the counter weight and the washer on the bolt, causing laceration.

On 11/14/16, Operator was picking up a bucket of pellets when they heard a pop noise from right shoulder. No first aid was required. In the coming days no improvement was noted. Operator went to Dr and was given a prescription and shot for discomfort. Operator to follow up 2 weeks from 12/2/16.

Employee stepped out of the operator's compartment of a diesel locomotive and twisted right knee. Diagnosed with a sprained LCL and started missing work on 12/07/2016.

While the roof bolter operator was starting to drill a hole for a rib bolt, eight channel straps slid forward into the operator station striking right leg above the ankle causing a fracture.

Employee was cleaning the shop at mine location. As employee was dumping a wheelbarrow full of dirt/mud/garbage into a front end loader bucket, felt a sharp burning and stinging sensation in lower back. Employee did not feel the need for medical/first aid. Worked the next three shifts and went to dr on 12/8/16.

Employee was caught in conveyor belt #2 and yelled for help. Salesman shut off power.

Employee complained of discomfort to back and visited personal physician. Strain/sprain to back diagnosed. No specific instance of injury occurred, employee stated increased discomfort throughout week prior to visit.

Employee was attempting to enter the back of a vehicle when EE felt a pop in EE's left calf muscle on EE's last shift. EE was seen by the site medic. The following day the employee went to a doctor and was diagnosed with a muscle tear and restrictions were issued.

After installing a 3"" victaulic valve assembly below the pump on an 8"" waterline employee turned the valve on & the valve assembly began to spin, the valve handle caught the glove of the employee's right hand twisting their hand & arm around the valve assembly & pipe causing injuries to right hand & arm. Seen by the site medic and referred to ER, Restrictions were issued.

EE was using a pry bar to try to adjust liner plates on a bin feeder in the crushing plant. The tip of the bar slipped down to where a moving pan feeder contacted it and caused the bar to lever forward crushing EE's left hand between the bar and the bin feeder.

Employee was walking around the roof bolter on the 1st East Headgate slipped braced self with right arm on the coal rib injuring right shoulder. Restricted duty. *Amended to lost time as of 1/19/2017. Employee has not returned to work.

While dumping #16-1 Screw Conveyor, an Operator was approximately 10' from the conveyor while a front end loader operator was removing hot rock. As the front end loader approached, a flash occurred which caused hot product to get on both of employee's legs. Employee was taken to first aid where burns were treated, then employee was taken to a local medical facility.

EE was laying on back kicking against 1X1 ft. screens to remove them from a screen deck. Upon kicking, ee injured back. EE was given proper tools to remove them without having to use feet and back. EE had already removed panels from the top deck, using proper tools.

Employee was removing cover off rear of road grader and felt pain in right shoulder. The road grader was parked in the supply/air shaft area. Restricted Duty as of 12/27/2016. *Amended to lost time as of 1/12/2017. Employee has not returned to work.

On December 24, 2016 at beginning of shift, employee slipped and fell. Employee felt they were not injured but later experienced soreness in shoulder. On January 5, 2017 the employee requested to be evaluated by a physician. An x-ray and CT scan was performed and a crack was discovered in the employee's shoulder resulting in restricted work.

Injured twisted knee while exiting the man-trip. On 12-28-2016 MRI was performed and injured had suffered a torn meniscus.

A mechanic was walking around a piece of equipment. Slipped and fell on the ice and injured knee.

IE was taking the .75"" bolts out of the conveyor motor cover. When EE pulled upward with the ratchet, EE felt a pop and what felt like a shock in the shoulder and it ran down right arm. EE finished the job, and was still having pain at end of shift. On 1/11/17 the IE started missing work.

Employee claimed stepped into mud on day prior to reporting. No Witnesses.

Loading scrape pipe in bucket for transport, smashed right hand between bucket and pipe, dislocating small finger

Employee was ratcheting chain block to remove tubes from crusher. When pressure was applied to chain, chain broke and struck employee in the mouth.

While adjusting a part of the shotcrete machine, EE felt a pain behind EE's left knee while bending to the kneeling position.

Employee was trying to get the snow out of the dump truck box and pushing on the tailgate by hand. Did not get hand out of the way and smashed employee's right thumb in the tailgate.

Employee's leg was caught in between powder machine and rib resulting in laceration to calf area of left leg. Employee was taken to ER and received stitches.

EE was shoveling waste material from a clinker chute as part of maintenance duty, afterwards EE stated EE's back was hurting and EE's right leg was numb. EE provided a physicians note 12/22/2016 placing EE on restricted duty pending follow up.

3 workers were welding on a flat 5' X 5' steel door for a hammer mill (4BR1), the door was turned upright resting on the ground & leaned against a forklift for the final welding position. The door became unbalanced while the workers were welding, & fell over striking EE on the leg. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance & was admitted for a broken leg.

Crew was loading compressor on semi-truck trailer and employee's left hand was pinched in-between trailer bulkhead and skid mounted compressor.

Employee was getting out of the passenger side of a pickup truck to get into another pickup truck. As the employee was approaching the second pickup truck, they slipped and fell. In the process of falling, the injured tried to catch themselves with their right hand. The caused pain in the hand which was later determined to be a right wrist fracture.

On December 16, 2016, Miner was attempting to split a 2' seam off a rock that was lying flat on the forks of the loader. As the 2' rock spilt, the remaining rock on the bottom side had an unknown seam that broke in half causing the rock to fall off the forks and roll onto ee right ankle. EE was taken to the hospital and was diagnosed with a fracture to right ankle.

poor judgement; fractured right index finger

Employee was putting up a rope bolt when undetected material slid from the canopy striking ee on the right shoulder.

Technician was repairing air pipe in mill. Due to weakness in shoulder, when residual air from line came out, arm dislocated from the socket. This is the 2nd time this has happened in 2 months. Technician was taken to hospital to have arm reduced into place.

The employee was setting the section feeder when the employee stepped on a rock and felt pain in their right knee. This accident occurred on 12/13/2016 and the employee went out for surgery on 02/17/2017.

Injured was lifting a cable and strained shoulder. Continued to work but had discomfort on 12-23-2016 injured had MRI performed and on 12-28-2016 was informed that injured had a torn rotator cuff in the shoulder.

Lifting a 30# box of boosters - pulled shoulder

Employee parked skid steer between grind lines 2&3. EE then got out and walked 3 steps before slipping and injuring knee.

A truck driver states EE has pain in EE's left shoulder. EE was attempting to free a frozen clutch pedal cable by pulling on the pedal and felt something pop in EE's left shoulder area. A positive MRI and work restrictions now make this incident reportable.

Employee was making repairs on the screen of the plant when a bar slipped and smashed the right hand between the bar and screen area, causing immediate pain.

Employee stated was lying on right side on the ground installing a roller cap and 2 bolts on dozer. During this process, felt a pop in right shoulder. Continued work and went to doctor on 12/14/16 to have checked due to still being sore. Was placed on restrictions starting 12/15/16, thus reportable.

Employee who had been working in the shop the previous day, noticed pain in one eye that night. EE went to the clinic the next morning where a doctor removed a small particle (unknown substance) from left eye. Employee had been wearing safety glasses while working in the shop.

Employee was stepping up onto an equipment dolly when ee lost balance and twisted left knee. Diagnosed with a sprained MCL and began missing work on 12/07/2016.

The employee was exiting a front end loader. As employee was getting down from the ladder left foot stepped on a rock and employee sprung ankle.

Employee stepped off catwalk beside cone crusher onto the base of cone crusher, a no walk zone, lost EE's footing and fell 5 ft to the ground injuring EE's left shoulder.

Employee stated while climbing down a ladder and slipped causing them to miss the bottom step. Employee further stated they overextended their right knee and twisted left knee. Employee went to their personal doctor for treatment. On 01/18/2017 employee contacted me stating it was work related and requested treatment. Employee is currently missing time.

Contract employee was adjusting the lap belt in storage unit with a come-a-long. The arm for the drop away rollers fell down pinching EE's finger between the support bracket and arm. Cause of this injury was not securing the bracket from falling. Compliance with rules/regs., mining equipment/systems not factor. Miner Proficiency and/or PPE (Gloves) may be a factor.

Employee was climbing down the ladder of a 988 loader while doing pre-shift examination. Employee failed to maintain 3 points of contact and fell 3 or 4 feet to the ground, landing on tail bone and spraining right wrist.

Employee stated was removing shields off the pump motor compartment of the scoop and felt a burning sensation down neck and shoulders.

Employee was moving 8 Elevator discharge hose to 21 Elevator when hose disconnected from chute and fell onto employee, striking shoulder and upper arm. Injury resulted in torn bicep tendon.

I entered the machine, and my left foot pressed down on a foot control, which raise the bucket up into the air. As bucket lifted, it caught right arm and lifted me into the air. I was holding onto a side bar with my left hand, and when the bucket lifted it raised my whole body, and my left arm got pinched between the ROPS and the boom cross member.

Employee was walking from the employee parking lot, using the stairs in the area that had ice built up on the them. The employee slipped and sprained left ankle.

Temporary mine employee was carrying a concrete block and dropped it on left foot causing injury. Restricted Duty.

Manually moving drums and cleaning drums with a shovel.

Miner was sizing a piece of stone using a hammer and chisel. EE swung the hammer very hard and lost control hitting the chisel with a glancing blow. EE's hand smashed into the stone cutting the right index finger and causing a fracture of the right index finger.

Employee hit their knee on a ladder step leading to a storage bin. The employee reported the injury to the Quarry Foreman on 2/16/17, stating that they needed to see a doctor.

Injured was doing repair work on piece of machinery, as employee was walking around the equipment injured stood on a crib block and the crib block shifted. This caused the injured to strain a knee.

Employee was setting the park brake on a JCB 509-42 telescoping forklift, upon exiting the machine EE noticed a strange feeling in the left bicep and that it was swollen.

Miner slipped while descending a piece of crushing equipment and caught self before falling. Employee felt a pain in employee's stomach two days later and reported the incident. Employee has been diagnosed with an abdominal hernia.

After shoveling concentrate for several hours employee c/o neck pain. Discomfort was not resolving with conservative treatment so PT was ordered. Employee completed a series of two treatments on 2-9-17.

Employee sustained a sprained right knee from carrying pieces of steel up and down steps while performing repairs on RK#1 Coke Feed Conveyor. This was initially reported as a first aid. Employee requested to be seen by a physician. Physician placed work restrictions on employee on January 4, 2017, resulting in a reportable case.

Employee pinched their right index finger causing a laceration.

Employee was opening hopper car doors on top of the railcars and one of the lids was frozen down on one end. When employee was lifting the door, employee felt a sharp pain in employee's back.

Pushing tube in hole and felt pain in elbow. Did not go for medical treatment until 12/28/16

Miner was exiting employee's wheel loader when employee slipped. Employee grabbed the hand rail with right hand. Injured employee's right shoulder.

Employees were installing pins into the carrier for the drag drum on an 8750 dragline. During the hammer process the fingertips of the injured employee's right hand ring finger and little finger were caught between the pin and the hammer. The contact resulted in corrective surgery to repair the damage.

Employees were installing pins in the carrier for the drag drum of an 8750 dragline. During the hammer process the right hand little finger was pinched between the hammer and the drag motor case. The contact resulted in a fracture of the proximal phalange.

Manually pushed up on D11R track to remove last bolt when breaking track and strained right side rib/back area.

DISCHARGE SHOOT WAS CLOGGED AND EMPLOYEE PICKED UP THE HOSE ATTACHED TO SHOOT. HOSE BROKE AWAY FALLING ON EMPLOYEE. HIT EMPLOYEE AND CAUSED FRACTOR TO FOOT.

Failure to follow company SOP. Failure to complete JHA. Incorrect tool used. Freezing temperatures. Injury - pinch point, struck by - Laceration to finger requiring stitches.

Employee was trying to unblock a frozen coal chute when a steel access plate jarred loose and slid down onto employee's left foot above the safety toe portion of the boot.

The employee was descending a ladder when the right foot slipped on the rung. The employee was able to catch themselves with their upper body. A short time after, the employee felt pain in the lower back and right leg.

The employee was trying to get a valve closed using a dead blow hammer, when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder.

EE stood up from a knelt position while repairing a conveyor belt and felt a small amount of pain in right knee. EE then climbed into the ford F-350 service truck and once ee place heel on the floor board ee felt a pop in right knee.

Employee had cut a 2 15/16 shaft 36 1/2 long and was placing it in the 4th rack approx. 49"" from the floor on top of two other pieces of pipe when the employee set the shaft down the two pieces of pipe separated allowing the 36 1/2 long shaft to fall through and strike the employee's left foot. The employee's left foot had an impact tear on the outside bottom of the foot.

The employee lost footing when stepping down from one building to another. EE did not fall to the ground but landed awkwardly on left foot resulting in a sprain to the arch. EE did not seek medical treatment until January 13th, 2017 at which time EE was put on restricted duty.

While observing recently repaired conveyor, employee placed hand near scraper and bend pulley to look at belt tracking. A piece of ice on bend pulley came around and pinched right third finger between ice and scraper causing laceration to tip of finger.

Used a chain to lift final drive up for excavator. A chain slipped off hitting EE on left hand causing a sprain to the wrist.

the miner was changing a bearing on a belt press. the miner said the injury occurred when lifting the old bearing off and twisting at the same time.

On 12/8/2016, an employee was at the tricanter to do clean up of electrolyte and organic. As employee stepped off the curbing and onto the yellow ramp, they slipped, landing on their side hurting their right ankle. On 12/9/2016, employee was given restrictions.

Employee was assisting in opening the tarp on a truck to load by standing on the fuel tank. The tank was covered in ice causing the employee to slip and fall to the ground landing on both feet but spraining the right knee upon landing.

Walking out the door of the mines wash bay and slipped on ice, hurt right shoulder, and & elbow

Raking kiln, stumbled stepping down a step, landed on wrists.

Employee reached under a plywood sheet and made contact with a circular saw blade to little finger. Employee received 7 stitches to finger.

The employee had 2 alarms within 5 minutes and went up to unjam the Canica crusher. As EE was holding the bar to push down the rock, the bar fell out of EE's hand and hit the spinning hammer table inside the Canica crusher resulting in the bar whipping EE's hand back against the framed metal chute.

While moving screen mesh from storage, the screen mesh slipped and smashed the miners right middle finger causing a contusion. The miner was wearing gloves, hardhat, and safety glasses during the incident.

Employee exited a vehicle they were operating to open a garage door, the vehicle started to roll and employee tried to re-enter the vehicle and slipped on the ice/snow surface and a tire pinned a leg. Medical evaluation on 12/19/2016, has placed employee on restricted duty.

Miner was stacking stone coming out of the hydraulic splitter. As employee was picking up a piece of stone from the conveyor belt, the belt reversed and pinched a finger between the stone and part of the machine.

The 2nd shift foreman, victim and another person were unhooking and draining the lines from the 8' water pump which had frozen. The water which came out of the water lines froze due to the -5 degree temperatures. Victim was holding onto the bed of the foreman's pickup when EE's feet slipped and EE fell on the ice. EE sustained a fractured left radius.

A contractor was sweeping the floor when EE stepped back on a loose floor board causing EE's leg to fall through the floor. The board was cut to run ducting for a new air conditioning, and the a/c contractor did not properly secure the loose board.

Employee was manipulating control arm from the right to left position on the Stinger Longhole drill. This action resulted in a pulled muscle in right shoulder.

Employee came in early to help with a mechanical problem this was fixed, moving bags of ice melt off pickup bed, turned took a step and felt a sharp pain in the back.

Employee was operating a drill when the bit twisted employee's wrist

Employee reported at 11:30, ee bent over to pick up a 14"" pipe wrench. When ee straightened up, ee had some back pain. Employee stated that ee had a pre-existing back pain issue (that was NOT work related) and this may have aggravated it. Employee was taken to medical provider, examined, and placed on restricted duty (no lift, push, pull>10 lbs) until re-evaluation (4 days)

Injured employee was outside and walking towards the mill building entrance. As employee approached, slipped on ice, that was on a vehicle pathway, and fell on back. Employee reported a sore lower back and was instructed to implement first aid/RICE. Four days later employee felt they needed to go to the doctor and was placed on a 20 pound lift restriction.

While spading a curtain against a coal rib the employee was hit in the head and back by a piece of slate.

Employee was performing duty as an examiner walking beltline. Employee lost footing straining right ankle. Restricted Duty.

While installing drive belts on a John Deere Inertia crusher the miner felt discomfort in abdomen and lower back. The miner was seen by a doctor at 09:00 12/15/2016. The medical professional diagnosed the problem as a muscle strain and prescribed muscle relaxer, steroids, and restricted duty for 10 days.

After installing screens at HMS Wet Screen in the morning & DSF Midwestern Screens in the afternoon, at the end of the day employee felt muscle spasms on the right side of neck and mentioned it to the leadman. Employee was still feeling pain the next day and requested to see a doctor.

Employee was working on the face of the 1A East Long Wall, pulling shield and right foot was struck by crib block causing contusion. Restricted Duty.

While another employee was removing rock from a scalping screen, a piece of rock fell approximately 40 feet and struck the injured employee on the right forearm, causing a fracture to the forearm bone just above the wrist.

While attempting to clean the windshield on a Volvo Truck, employee stepped out onto the mat on the fender of the truck and slipped off and fell to the ground. EE landed on right wrist and shoulder. The injury was a fracture to the wrist.

EE was finishing a conveyor belt repair & was climbing off the conveyor when left foot got caught by the water hose that runs along the frame of the conveyor causing EE to trip & EE landed on right knee. EE reported the incident to management, first aid was administered and the employee was taken to clinic for evaluation. EE was placed on modified duty.

Employee was jacking up a track rail when the rail slid off of the jack striking the employee in the shin area on left leg. Employee went to the hospital after the shift and x-rays showed no fractures only swelling. Employee was placed on restricted work until 12-21-16 where EE went back to full duty.

While sitting on a scaffold board, ee began removing an elevator bucket to gain access to the head segments. The hot slag fell onto left pants leg at knee. Once ee saw the slag on pant leg, ee tried to knock it off. It fell through pant leg into boot, causing the hot slag to burn the top of foot.

EE was assisting another ee in standing up a 85 gallon drum of transmission fluid (drum was on its side) when ee felt a pain in lower back. EE had left hand on the top rim of the drum and right hand on the bottom lip. The other ee was reversed.

An employees hand was contacted causing a fracture.

Employee had spend Monday 12/12/16 working on a crushing plant, climbing up and down ladders to track conveyor belts. On Tuesday 12/13/16 EE was climbing up the quarry truck to start it. EE swung EE's leg up on the step and felt a pop in EE's back.

Employee was taking a conveyer pulley off a pallet. EE squatted and bent down to lift one end up and roll it off the pallet. As EE did EE twisted slightly causing EE to have pain in the lower left side of EE's back.

Lifting sample bags above head.

Employee was shoveling snow when EE rolled EE's ankle on a snow covered rock.

EE was attempting to break bolt free by pulling down on wrench, felt pop and pain in left shoulder. EE saw co nurse and was given OTC meds. On 12/19 EE returned to see company nurse and was given scrip for an MRI on 12/23. Based on MRI results on 12/27 EE was put on work restriction.

Walking on leach field, tripped on drip line, fell forward, caught fall with hands.

The miner was climbing a ladder and as ee was repositioning hand both feet slipped and ee fell to the ground. It had snowed the day before.

A maintenance procedure was needed to be performed on the drill requiring the use of cribbing for safety. EE went under the drill to help with stacking the cribbing. While under the machine on their knees EE rotated their body to pick up a piece of cribbing to put on the stack and felt a very sharp pain in their back. EE notified co-worker that they just hurt their back.

Material on a pallet that the employee was walking on slid off of the pallet. This caused the employee to fall causing a contusion on a finger and a sprain in back.

Mechanics had removed the South Scalp pump shell when a come-a-long securing the discharge pipe failed causing one end of the line (10"" diameter, approximately 20 feet in length) to swing downward and strike one of the mechanics in the head and shoulder area. Incident occurred on 12/08/2016. Case became a recordable with restricted duty and a prescription on 12/15/16.

Getting on excavator when wet, slipped and bruised ribs.

Employee was pulling on a cable (drag cable) trying to situate it in a draw of the NW 95 drag line and subsequent to these actions complained of a burning sensation in right forearm. (Replacing the dump cable on the dragline)

The employee got left wrist pinched between the foot jack assembly and the frame of a roof bolter trying to put a keeper pin in the foot jack.

Employee was exiting 522 Haul Truck using ladder. The employee missed the last step and grabbed the ladder with left arm to prevent a fall. Straining left shoulder.

Employee was tying down a load on the pallet truck when ee felt a strain in shoulder.

The employee was trying to remove a 8' dust collector bag that was full of material. While trying to remove the dust collector bag, EE tried to open the top door on the dust collector with a clamp left on. At this point, the employee felt a pull in lower back. The employee was taken to a doctor, and was diagnosed with a muscle strain.

Employee was struck by rock on right hand while standing at the Main North 2 Belt Head. Restricted Duty.

Employee was striking a chipping hammer with a ball peen hammer. While doing so, a piece of metal broke off of the chipping hammer striking the employee's left thumb. The metal punctured the glove and embedded in the employee's thumb.

Two employees were a team lifting a window air conditioner up from the floor to place it on a stack of pallets. During the lifting process EE felt a strain in the groin area.

Employee was working to put mill rods into the raw mill when ee felt a sudden pain in left shoulder. The next morning the pain had increased and went to the doctor to be evaluated.

EE was climbing down the ladder of the rock truck, when ee missed a step, causing the weight shift to right ankle on the following step.

On 12/5/2016 an employee was shoveling material for approximately 1.5 hours and felt pain in left shoulder. On 12/10/2016,employee was seen in the clinic for continued pain and was given restrictions.

While the employee was repositioning a 94 pound bag of cement strained a muscle in abdomen

the employee was entering the cab of a skid loader when EE's boot caught on something causing EE to lose balance falling to the left and striking/rubbing EE's left leg at the calf area against the side of the skid loader bucket. the leg was bruised and had some swelling.

While roof bolting the employee's drill steels got stuck in the roof mesh. The roof bolting partner set angle bolt causing the roof mesh to move freeing the steels from the mesh. The steels came out of the roof striking the employee's right pinky finger that was on top of the jaws causing a wound that required stitches. Right pinky finger also has a small fracture.

Employee stated that while cleaning #9 south scrubber with a sledge hammer ee struck left elbow on a beam support. Employee was given light duty by a physician.

Employee was putting an eye on the end of cable. Cable slipped out of employee's hands, striking EE on the chin and causing lacerations to chin and breaking tooth.

Ee in wash bay washing truck. When ee went to get down off bed of truck, foot tangled in hose, and ee tripped, falling to ground. Seen at ER, laceration to left hand, contusion to left knee, and right thumb sprain. Released to restricted duty.

Employee was pulling power cord on the starboard side of the dredge to get it into the generator room when they felt a cramp in their buttocks region. Became reportable on 12/22/16 when employee went to the doctor and was placed on restricted duty.

Employee was walking in front of the section feeder, and stooped over to avoid contcting a belt hanger. While walking, leg twisted causing employee to pull a muscle in upper right leg.

Employee was using double boom Fletcher roof bolter to install resin bolts. Auger plugged up and employee removed first auger to check suction. Second auger wasn't secure and came free and hit operators hand on the chuck.

EE was working changing a line on compressor, standing on skid at compressor. EE re-positioned right foot and left foot slipped on the steel and fell backward striking head on the concrete resulting in laceration requiring 8 staples.

Employee was operating the #296 loader cleaning up around the #8 shovel. During this operation, the loader bucket contacted the rock formation causing the operator to be jarred in seat. This jarring resulted in low back pain.

A mechanic was beginning to lift a gear case off the floor with a crane when one of the slings caught on a bolt. This caused the case to tip over, whipping a drain hose on the case towards the mechanic, fracturing left wrist.

Employee was welding when a piece of slag burned through pant leg and fell down into boot causing a burn to right foot. Employee was treated with first aid on site until 1/4/16 when they requested medical treatment.

Employee was operating a 7"" portable hand grinder. The grinder kicked to the left causing a laceration on the employees left forearm.

Employee was cutting a sticker off an electrical cord, when employee drew knife towards left hand and pierced left index finger knuckle. Employee received 1 stitch.

Employee was in process of stepping onto a highwall miner push beam. Employee's right foot slipped as the left foot was in motion to step up. The slipping of the right foot caused left shin to hit the beam.

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was helping move a dumpster and was clearing scrap blocks from the path, when the blocks shifted and caught employee's thumb between the blocks and dumpster causing laceration to employee's thumb requiring stitches.

Employee lacerated the middle finger on right hand while installing a brash bushing into a journal. Employee was taken to the hospital and was treated and released without restrictions. The physician prescribed antibiotic medication.

The contract employee was removing drill steel when the pipe wrench made contact with the contract employees thigh causing a laceration. The work that was being done by the drilling contractor was being done for Dade County and was not mining related.

Electrician was stripping cable and using leg as a brace while stripping. Knife slipped off cable and cut leg through the pants making a 3"" incision requiring stitches.

Was breaking frozen coal block with hammer and finger got pinched between hammer and frozen coal.

Employee was cutting the top off a tube of Loctite with a pocket knife. The knife cut the top of the thumb that was holding the tube, requiring stitches.

Backing up to dump load truck tipped to the side and employee bumped head.

While installing a roof bolt, a sharp rock fell striking the roof bolter operator in the forehead above the right eye causing a laceration. The roof bolter operator received 7 stitches to the forehead.

Employee was removing center strip from raw coal screen. EE went to reposition self and felt pain in the left knee. Shift started at 6:00 pm on 12/27/16 accident occurred at 02:00 am 12/28/16.

Employee stated while ee was taking off goggles lime fell off the goggles into eyes. EE was treated by a local eye doctor and a prescription medication was used in eyes.

The employee was cut on the top of their hand by a metal banding after they cut the band holding roof mesh together.

Employee stated employee was opening a valve when employee felt a pop. Employee was seen by a physician. The initial x-ray report was negative. On January 10th the employee was contacted by the doctor stating the x-ray show a fractured rib.

Employee slipped/fell on ice that was under snow on the ground causing employee to twist lt. ankle.

Employee closed door on left little finger when ee was mounting rubber tire dozer #1.

Employee was assisting in installation of B side course refuse screen discharge chute. Employee was sitting on a pipe working when a come along under the leg broke causing employee to lose balance and fall to the floor. This resulted in employee receiving 3 stitches on the back of the head.

Employee's eye came into contact with Molybdenum while working in the pressure leach vessel.

Left little finger laceration occurred when pinched between JLG 2630 scissor lift handrail and platform. Injured miner was next to the lift with PPE & gloves. A miner was on the platform. Handrail pins were removed. Handrail dropped without miners maintaining physical control. No stop is present to avoid creating the pinch point when lowering the handrail.

While using razor knife to cut slot in belt of wash plant, knife slipped, cutting employee's finger.

Employee dismounted from service truck and felt pain in left knee. Employee was taken to a physician for evaluation and diagnosed with a sprained knee. Fluid was drained from the knee to speed up the healing process.

EE was raising the sand belt up on the Descander and the hydraulic cylinder on the plant wasn't strong enough so they had to help it go up and when it was lifted up they lifted it up too far and the linkage came out and it dropped and hit EE in the head.

Employee was side bolting in 3 North Mains. Was trying to remove bolt wrench from the chuck but it was stuck. Employee pulled and wiggled the wrench and when it came out of the chuck it hit the employee in the mouth causing a chip in right front tooth.

EE was pounding on 18"" wedges to split a stone. EE missed and the hammer bounced back and split head open. EE cut forehead.

EE was using a pry bar to determine the cause of a jammed table when the energy was released from the table causing the pry bar to strike the employee on the bridge of the nose and face. EE sustained a small laceration and a steri-strip was applied as treatment. EE was released with no restrictions.

EE was helping install a transmission hose on a coal hauler. The hose fell & struck ee in the upper lip, cutting lip. The laceration required three (3) stitches.

EE was removing the rail from the top of a horizontal I-beam using a cutting torch at waist level. When the last weld was cut the rail fell from the beam striking ee in the right leg at the knee then sliding down leg.

Ee inspecting pump parts. As part was set back, Ee pinched finger against another part. Resulted in a laceration, requiring stitches.

Jones Petroleum, employee stepped off lift gate of EE's delivery and fell to ground. Landed on EE's left side, complained of pain to shoulder and ribs. Contacted EMS for assistance. The employee of JONES Petroleum refused to go to emergency room. Returned to truck and continued EE's work.

Employee was going to hose down floor, EE went to open the valve for the hose water but mistakenly opened a hot water/steam line. The hose that is attached to this line was permanently open on the outlet end. The hose whipped around when it became pressurized, spraying the employee in the face, shoulder, back, leg and neck.

Employee was looking up towards a conveyor when a small piece of ice fell down, hitting employee in the face, pushing the safety glasses into eyelid, causing an ocular contusion.

Employee had an accident yesterday while ee was assembling a electrical cord. EE was using a screwdriver to tighten a screw when the screwdriver slipped and punctured hand. EE immediately cleaned it and applied a dressing, but today hand is quite swollen.

Employee was breaking up frozen stone with a crowbar. The crowbar broke thru the stones and the employee struck finger on a metal plate attached to the frame.

WHILE REMOVING THE CUTTING EDGES FROM THE BUCKET OF THE 990 LOADER, ONE BOLT DROPPED CAUSING SPINNING. AS EE REACHED UNDER THE BUCKET, PUSHED THE BOLT BACK INTO THE SLOT & PULLED THE TRIGGER ON THE 1 INCH AIR IMPACT WRENCH, WHICH RESULTED IN CUTTING THROUGH EE'S GLOVE & LACERATING EE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.

EE reported to the supervisor they twisted their knee while setting cribbing down on 12/20. EE was evaluated on 5/9/17 for a continued sore knee and given a prescription.

Employee was cutting steel with angle grinder. Steel was not supported properly and pinched cutting wheel. Cutting wheel disintegrated with debris reaching employee's eye despite dual eye PPE. Debris was removed by doctor and employee was returned to regular work

Miner was late for shift. Had just punched in and was walking to the job site and slipped on the wet pavement and fell. Miner broke fall with right hand and injured hand.

EMPLOYEE HAD GOTTEN DUST IN LEFT EYE WHILE WORKING IN SURGE TUNNEL

While removing a ratchet strap, the employee received a cut to left palm. The cut required 6 stitches to close.

EE was replacing a rotary feeder valve. As EE was drifting the valve out the valve shifted and mashed right middle finger causing a cut that required stitches.

While employee was roof bolting, EE got hit by a drill steel causing injury to finger.

Operator was moving from one heading to another and placed hand on safety post outside. The operator when turning the cable chain came in contact with safety post pinching left pinky finger.

Employee was cutting conduit off imer cable, holding cable in left hand, cutting away with right hand. When knife blade slipped cutting employees left palm. Employee received 3 stitches in the ER.

Crew was pumping concrete when concrete hose plugged, worker was using a 2"" diameter piece of steel to hit concrete hose to dislodge plug. when EE swung the steel EE missed the hose pinching EE's finger between the ground and the steel.

Employee was walking from the vehicle to the jobsite entrance in the designated employee parking lot and tripped over a railroad tie and fractured a rib as a result. The normal walking path was under construction. The employee was not yet clocked in and was not performing work at the time of injury.

Employee reported that while boarding the bus at the end of the shift. Employee's lunch box handle came loose and struck self in the mouth resulting in a fractured front tooth. (Medical treatment was on 12/21/2016) Employee has continued to work.

EE was chain ratcheting scrubber duct work into place. The chain ratchet came loose striking the EE in the chin causing a laceration that required stitches.

Individual smashed left hand ring finger between a dumpster and back rest of a forklift.

While cleaning out trash with a mini-trac, ee was backing out of the crosscut a cable bolt flew up from the engine tire and struck ee in the right shoulder and head. This incident resulted in a fractured collarbone and 4 stitches in forehead.

Employee (Welder) was grinding and prepping dragline bucket for a repair, when three metal particles got into left eye.

Employee turned around and hit employee's head on a pin board in a low spot on the mine roof jamming employee's neck. The employee started physical therapy on 10/9/2017.

The employee was changing an oil gun from a kiln and EE's right wrist was burned from hot kiln exhaust under the cuff of EE's glove.

Employee ran into pot hole while driving forklift, resulting in cervical strain. Employee returned to full duty for full shift on the following day.

Getting boosters out of the magazine, a band used to keep a case of boosters closed stretched and hit left eye

Employee was in the process of cutting a zip tie on a hydraulic hose when the pocket knife slipped and cut left wrist.

Employee was torching the legs off a stand EE fabricated and a glob of slag dripped onto EE's hand. EE received 2nd degree burn on EE's hand where the slag landed.

Changing C&R ropes on shovel 11. As employee was attempting to move slack rope over lagging with hands, the chain holding slack in the rope slipped and the retract rope pinched fingers between rope and drum.

Subject climbing down off a generator. The subject slipped and cut arm.

Injured was working from aerial lift wearing harness and 2 leg SRL performing normal task, hanging steel, hanging siding, using hand and power tools, constructing new plant truck load out. Over the course of several days employee developed pain in left shoulder area. Diagnosed as strain.

Employee was walking to the mine elevator when ee tripped, falling down, and fracturing right knee.

WHILE TURNING AROUND TO LOWER THE NEW SHIM INTO THE JAW, THE HOOK TOOL CAME OUT OF THE LIFTING EYE OF THE SHIM & ABRUPTLY STRUCK THE ASSOCIATE IN THE MOUTH.

The bolt wrench fell from the bolt head and bounced off of the drill pot and struck ee in the mouth, Busting upper lip and chipped a tooth

Employee was walking away from another employee breaking rock with a hammer, wedge and feather. A sliver of the wedge busted off and hit employee in the back.

Injured was cutting the 2L on Unit 1 when employee was struck by a piece of carbide from a miner bit. The injured received 3 stitches from the laceration.

Employee was loosening a pan lid and the lid shifted, cutting a finger. The finger required sutures.

Employee was trying to take a shield off the reel box on the #322 shuttle car on the 1 North Section. Employee was using a 3/4"" inch wrench to try to break the bolt loose. EE was pulling the wrench toward self when this incident occurred. In the process of pulling on the wrench it slipped off causing EE to fall on the ground landing on right hand.

Miner repairing shuttle car cable using utility knife, when knife slipped from the cable the miner received a laceration to the left index finger requiring five (5) sutures.

A maintenance mechanic received an infection in the left eye from clay material after cleaning a roller mill with an air hammer.

Employee was cribbing up the bumper of miner. The miner sit down on the end of the crib block, causing the other end of the crib to strike employee in the chin, causing a laceration.

Raising hood on road dump truck and strained groin area.

The roof bolter operator was loading metal straps onto the roof bolting machine. As the employee was loading the metal straps their hand started to slip and the metal straps shifted or slid and the corner of the metal strap cut the employee on the inside of the right forearm.

Injured employee placed a piece of large angle iron 2""x2""x10' in chop saw to make cut for repair job. EE removed gloves to use soap stone for layout. As EE turned around to measure cut, EE struck the edge of the angle iron with the top of left hand, resulting in laceration, which required stitches to close.

Mill liner came loose and fell three feet and bounced off a liner on floor of the mill, then fell out onto right foot.

Employee was attempting to cut a manilla rope, when employee inadvertently cut employee's hand

Employee took lid off of vacuum pump which had pressure on it. When EE released the lid it flew up and struck EE on the bridge of the nose. The employee sustained a broken nose and is a NDL accident.

The employee was throwing a track switch when ee felt pain in right shoulder. The employee continues to work but started Physical Therapy for injury on 12/29/2016. This is a NDL accident

Employee was shoveling sand at the Utica II crusher to improve housekeeping and reported pain in lower back at the end of shift. This was originally classified as a first aid case only, however on 1/13/2017 employee received therapy that made this case MSHA reportable. Employee did not miss work and continued to do normal assigned job duties.

While tightening a roof bolt the wrench broke and struck employee in the lip

Two employees where throwing belt structure into a metal dumpster, the one employee did not see the injured employee's hand on the edge of the dumpster before throwing the belt spreader striking the injured's right pinky finger and ring finger.

EE was cutting a band off of pallets using a utility knife to cut the banding material. EE had the band partially cut and the knife struck EE's left wrist cutting it. EE required 3 stitches and antibiotics.

Employee was attempting to change miner bits out on the #219 C/M Machine on the 1 North Section. The bit that the employee was trying to remove was stuck. In the process of striking the bit with a hammer the employee missed the bit and struck self in the hand with a hammer.

Employee was cutting a plastic strap holding a 2"" choker together with a pocket knife. The employee was cutting away from body but had other hand in close proximity to the cutting action. The knife slipped and cut the back side of left thumb close to the joint. EE received 3 stitches to close the wound.

Employee was conducting Shelby tube sampling on tailings using hydraulic ram set. While taping cap to sample tube, the sampler slipped from chucks lacerating and fracturing the tip of the right number 4 finger. Full release, no days lost. Employee is from Canada and has valid TN-1 status. (no social security number)

Employee was carrying cribs and slipped on a wet 2""X12"" board. Employee twisted EE's knee & fell. Employee has missed no work but had to have a procedure done to cut a foreign object out of EE's knee on 12/27/2016. Mine has been on vacation shut down since 12/23/2016 until 1/3/2017.

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE 980G LOADER, REMOVING SOME BOLTS, ONE OF THE BOLTS SLICED THE PALM OF THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND.

Two miners were attempting to lift a conveyor belt scale that weighs approximately 60 pounds. One of the miners strained a muscle in lower back while lifting the scale.

Employee was helping remove ceiling tiles in bathroom. At break time, employee removed ppe and sweatshirt when something entered eye.

Electrician was using a Kline knife to remove the electric tape that is used to protect the electrical connections in the junction box on a motor. Using the knife in the left hand, pulled the knife towards self. The knife slipped and cut the right palm. Employee was wearing Hyflex 11-600 glove that are not cut resistant.

Employee was cutting legs on a cross-over while kneeling. The 6"" grinder wheel kicked back and cut right knee. Employee received medical attention to close laceration with stitches.

Employee was moving parts on a pallet by hand and pinched right hand middle finger between two metal parts causing laceration to right middle finger bottom knuckle.

I.E. was returning to control room, ducked below an I-beam, EE stumbled and lost EE's hardhat. Upon recovering EE's footing the crown of EE's exposed head struck another I-beam causing a gash across the width of EE's scalp. EE was treated with 6 stitches and tetanus shot. Returned to work with out restrictions.

Employee was using a shovel to push a large rock off the longwall shear. The shovel slipped and employee fell against the shear. Employee stuck hand out to catch fall and it contacted the pointy end of a bit fork. The bit fork penetrated glove causing a puncture wound to left palm area near thumb.

EE was hammering on the bottom of a rail car and reported had something hit eyebrow then went into eye. EE was taken to the clinic.

Employee stated that EE was climbing out of RK2 Halo Duct while holding onto the manhole door. EE stepped into a hole and dropped the door onto EE's left thumb causing a compound fracture and severe laceration. Employee was taken to a surgeon where the thumb was repaired. Employee is an Engineering Project Manager and will continue working full duty.

Lifting and moving a large sheet of metal. Strained back and right shoulder.

tripped over valve block resulting in 3"" laceration to rt knee

Drill steel popped out of chuck and hit EE in the left thumb. EE had to get 8 sutures.

A sledge hammer was used to remove a sprocket segment from a bucket elevator. When the sledge hammer hit the sprocket, metal came off and hit an employee about 15-20 feet away in the abdomen. The employee was taken to the ER to receive an X-Ray to verify no metal remained in the laceration, a tetanus shot, and two stitches before being returned to work.

Employee cut left knuckle on electric Metabo saw while cutting notches on idler roller. Employee received four stitches.

EE was operating a scoop in preparation for construction of a permanent ventilation control in the #9 entry. While operating the scoop, a broken piece of ventilation control, known as a pogo stick entered the operator's deck of the scoop striking the EE in the face near EE's right eye. Causing a fracture to EE's nose and allowed debris to enter right eye resulting in a scratch.

2 employees handled same rock smashed right hand soft tissue swelling no fracture

Employee was working in engine compartment of 793D Haul truck. While attempting to remove the intake boot the Employee momentarily lost balance. In an attempt to catch self, employee caught left hand pinky on unknown object on the engine.

Employee started drill steel when a small piece came off the steel cutting employee on the left arm just above the kevlar sleeve. Required 3 stitches.

IE was walking in the Main South Intake and tripped over a rock. When IE put Hand down to catch self, smashed left pinky. IE continued walking to the 1st E. Seals then stopped to check hand and seen finger was split open.

Employee struck left little finger with a hammer.

Employee was working reinstalling a repaired feeder. EE jammed EE's hard hat against the feeder, which caused the hard hat suspension to knock a stud that holds EE's hearing aid into EE's ear out. The employee is scheduled for surgery in January to repair this problem and will require a two week recovery period out of work.

Employee was removing transmission from a truck, when the wrench slipped. This caused ee to strike a bracket and cut hand. EE received 4 stitches.

An employee was attempting to connect a light plant trailer to the hitch on a pickup when EE used a bar vise to strike the tongue of the trailer hitch, missing and pinching EE's finger.

Miner was unloading rollers at hydraulic splitter and reached over rock to push it down rollers. At the same time splitter operator released the hydraulic dogs pinching miner's hand between rock and dog. Miners are trained not to put hand on top of rock, but new miner was hurrying and forgot. The dogs pulled the skin back and broke index finger.

Two employees were hanging 80' of 2"" HDP pipe in the Main behind the bolter. The two employees secured the pipe and blew the pipe out prior to hanging it. They locked out the compressor then hung the pipe. They unlocked the compressor, one employee entered the cab of the bolter, the other charged the pipe. Material from the pipe struck the bolter window and employee.

An employee classified as a stone breaker, struck a steel wedge and a small piece of steel from the wedge traveled approximately 20' striking EE in the right cheek causing a laceration.

Employee was removing teeth from a shovel dipper when EE's finger got pinched between teeth as EE set it on a pallet.

EE was hooking up barge for loading. The winch cable was hung and when it came loose it sprung up and the d ring struck the employee on the mouth fracturing one tooth.

Employee lifted a 3"" drisco pipe with shoulder. Employee felt a pop and was taken to hospital. ER Dr. gave employee a return to work release. Employee has not missed work due to this incident. Employee seen a Dr. on their own on 2/17/2017 and had surgery on 5/11/2017. It is now determined that the incident on 12/5/2016 is reportable.

Injured employee was changing screen panels and cut a finger on the Unistrut channel that holds the panels in place. Employee needed to go to an urgent care facility where Dermabond was used to close the wound.

While manually pulling longwall shields, the employee was sprayed in the face and right eye with emulsion fluid. The employee had on the appropriate PPE and was properly trained in this job function. The employee has a good positive attitude and was not violating any rules, regulations or policies. The accident happen when an unexpected leak occurred.

Employee was welding and grinding on date of incident. EE was wearing proper PPE, face shield and safety glasses. At some point, EE got a couple pieces of metal in right eye. Didn't bother EE until after the shift. Metal could not be flushed and had to be scraped out.

Strained lower back while lifting & opening a frozen rail car lid.

Was operating a lathe when a curl of steel cut through glove lacerating finger on right hand requiring 4 stitches.

Steel pipe fell and broke finger.

Employee was scaling a rock out of the back when a rock began to slide along the scaling bar. The employee attempted to deflect the rock and received a laceration to EE's left hand which required sutures to close.

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING OUT OF SEPERATOR AT LOADING RAMP AND SLIPPED ON WET CLAY, FALLING AND HURTING RIGHT SHOULDER REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION AND PAIN PRESCRIPTION.

Employee was tossing crib block into a scoop bucket when ee caught fingers between side of the scoop bucket and crib block. This mashed right ring and pinky fingers resulting in stitches to both fingers.

The employee dismounted a fork lift and walked around it and slipped on some ice and landed on left forearm causing the injury.

Employee was exiting the front end loader to the ground via ladder, stepped off onto uneven ground and rolled ankle.

Employee stated was making a belt splice. While attempting to skive the belt the knife slipped out of the belt and caught the employee on the left ring finger causing a laceration about 1 inch long. Employee later sought medical attention and received 3 sutures and returned to work the following day at normal job.

Worker was splicing a flexible PVC pipe with a utility knife. While making the cut, the pipe moved causing the knife to deflect onto the workers left hand. Worker was seen by medical personnel and received four sutures.

Employee slipped while carrying crib block twisted and injured lower back.

Employee was shoveling at the tailpiece by the bore hole. Another employee was spraying the bore hole and unclogged rocks that were stuck. This caused water, sand, and mud to fall from the bore hole to the mine floor. The material came into contact with employee causing EE to fall which resulted in contusions to right leg and sand in eyes.

While drilling a hole to install a roof bolt a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the drill pot and breaking the rock into pieces. One of the pieces of rock flew under the employee's safety glasses striking the employee in the left eye. Employee received eye drops for a scratched eye.

Employee was climbing an OEM engine equipment ladder. There was no twisting and the employee was not caring any tools or additional items. The employee maintained three points of contact. While on the ladder, the employee noticed pain in the area of the lower back. We asked the in incident be considered for occupational illness.

Hearing loss award (16%). Last day worked 08/13/14.

Pneumoconiosis award date 12/27/16. Last day worked 02/26/15.

Employee diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and had surgery on 12/26/16.

EE reported having pain in right elbow that has been increasing & EE believed it was from the repetitive motion of shoveling, EE did not miss any work. At a later date of 5/25/17 EE took off work for carpal tunnel surgery which was believed to be non work related. EE returned to work on 7/12/17, I found out on 7/27/17 that the Dr was treating this as a work related injury.

Notification was received on 12-20-16 that this employee has been awarded a PPD of 3.8% for Noise Induced Hearing Loss. The EE was trained on use and areas where hearing protection is required. Also the EE was enrolled in a hearing conservation program. The incident occurred because the employee failed to use the proper hearing protection throughout mining career. Claim 8/23/2016.

Hearing retest

The miner received notification of a chest x-ray reading of over 1/0.

Ee has operated the shovel for 20 years. Is now experiencing severe pain in both hands and wrists. Seen by doctor on 12/16/16 and diagnosed with carpal tunnel, both hands, due to work duties. Released to full duty.

On December 16, 2016 this office was notified this employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis. This employees last day worked at this mine was 08/14/2015.

Employee went to Dr. on 12/16/2016 & later had carpal tunnel surgery. Employee did not miss any work.

We were notified by hearing testing technician that one of our miners had hearing loss in both ears necessitating a baseline revision.

Employee was loading bolts on to the roof bolter when the employee felt pain in their left wrist. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred on 12-12-2016. The employee continued to work until EE went out for surgery on 02/23/2017.

On December 9,2016 this office was notified that this employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. This employee left the company in January 2015.

On December 9,2016 this office was notified that this employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. This employee left the company in March 2016.

Employee was Diagnosed with a Standard threshold shift in the left ear, per Doctor.

Claim for occupational Pneumoconiosis due to exposure to mine coal dust

Employee was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel illness as a result of repetitive motion, performing work related tasks. Began missing time on 12-7-2016 as a result of surgery to repair

Employee has been diagnosed with occupational Pneumoconiosis.

A hired truck driver was having chest pains, numbness in left arm, sweating, and felt nauseous. An emergency vehicle was called and arrived at the site within 10 minutes and transported the person to Meridian Park Hospital to be checked out.

While changing oil filter on CAT D8 Dozer, employee felt a pop on right side of rib cage. Resulting in a contusion. Was prescribed blood clot medication.

Customer truck driver was seen hanging onto handrail at fall protection station near the Hydrate plant by plant employees. Once they arrived the driver was found laying on the ground. Driver experience,birthdate and SS# unkown.

Trespasser on V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. property climbed a fence marked No Trespassing on 12/11/16 at an unknown time. While fishing from the ledge they fell into water. They were alone so no one knew what happened. We were approached 12/13/16 by the Levy Co. Sheriff's Dept. They believe person had trespassed and fell in the water. Dive team recovered the body 12/13/16.

12/21/2016, employee informed the Company that EE has had ongoing shoulder issues. Allegedly, shoulder hurt/aggravated while doing clean up work in late August or early September. Employee provided documents showing that EE first saw personal physician on 9/7/2016 and further states that MRI shows bone spurs and some corresponding issues.

Employee was sitting while working on conduit. When EE went to get up, back seized and employee went down where EE was standing. Employee had a preexisting condition. At the time of the incident employee was not engaged in any activity that would aggravate pre-existing condition.

Employee was coming down the ladder, slipped on ladder step, twisting EE's ankle when stepping on next ladder step. Had pain in left ankle, sought medical treatment, diagnosis acute left ankle pain. Received 14 day prescription for pain. Returned to work next scheduled work day, no lost time.