Mining Incidents in May 2018

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 3-06 cross cut between the track and belt entries. The fall is approximately 10' high, 20' wide and 20' long. No ventilation or travel ways were affected. The operator is in the process of re-supporting and cleaning the fall area.

Elevator was down due to power surge caused by a thunderstorm. One miner was stuck for a short period of time.

roof fall in HG-6 travelway XC 90

Employee on Wana Bottom, attempted to call the elevator down. The elevator did not respond and remained on the surface due to the north-side cylinder malfunctioning. There were no persons on the elevator at the time this occurred.

Roof Fall Main South xc 41-42 entry 7

While operating the service hoist the hoist operator noticed a noise and after further investigation it was determined that one of the beams for the drum braking system had came loose from the concrete pier. All persons were evacuated and no one was injured. Both agencies were notified and the hoist was repaired on 5-30-18 and placed back in service.

A non injury roof fall was found during a pre-shift exam. The roof fall was in the No. 3 entry (Roadway) at crosscut No. 19 on the 2 South Mains. The roof fall is approx. 20'-30' long x 15'-20' ft. wide & 10'-12' ft. thick. The roof fall was reported to the MSHA Hotline. The roof fall will be cleaned up & the mine roof will be re-supported.

For unknown reason the Main hoist would not run. The Miners evacuated via the air/escape shaft. The electricians found the problem to be a loose end coder switch

When the vertical elevator was attempting to bring employees to the surface it went down and would not operate. It was manually lowered down at 5:53 to remove the employees; then replaced resistor and resumed normal operation at 6:50.

At approximately 4:00 a.m. while hoisting a track motor onto the service hoist the crane went down due to mechanical issues. No person or persons were trapped or injured. Both agencies were notified. All underground employee's were evacuated via the slope. Track motor was removed and the service hoist was placed back in service.

On 5/22/18 a fire was reported to the mine dispatch at 10:20 pm located on the 5000 East rail line involving a mine locomotive. At 10:51 pm the MSHA hotline was called, at 11:00 pm a 103K order was issued for the entire mine.

The Pleasant Grove elevator became inoperable at the surface landing. There were no personnel on the elevator. A link on the chain for the sprocket on the automatic door "kinked" which in turn did not allow the automatic doors to close fully.

The elevator at Patterson Creek portal was out of service due to the door bracket failing. The door bracket was repaired and the elevator returned to normal service.

New drive unit was installed on production hoist. Glitches were discovered in the new system. Engineers had to work through the problems on the hoist drive system and remove the glitches. Hoist became operational on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on the Cedar Grove #1 mainline belt at 14 crosscut. The roof fall is approximately 25' long by 6' thick.

Rock fall was found at 2:45 PM outby our #1 section at 33 block between 8 and 9 entry. The cause of the fall was adverse geological conditions.

A mechanical failure of the slope car occurred resulting in the emergency braking system to lock up. A grounded cable to the brake coil was discovered and a new wire was installed. Production was halted, men withdrawn to outby the dumping point until repairs were completed at 11:17 am.

On the above date and time, EE was operating a dozer on a dumpsite that sloughed off into an impoundment. EE was trapped inside the dozer for about 2 hr. 17 min under water.

A roof fall occurred in the E-29 LW section. The roof fall was located on the face and in the #3 belt entry. The fall was approximately 3' in front of the #2 & #3 shield tips and extended outby in the beltline to just inby the crusher. The immediate roof consisted of a laminated shale type material. It fell approximately 7' above the anchorage of the 8' bolts used in the area.

A coil for the electric brake malfunctioned, prohibiting the brake from working properly. This was found during the inspection of the car.

Smoke was discovered in the 6W coal pit at the top edge of the coal face. The smoke was not extinguished in 30 minutes. No miners or mine equipment were at risk during this event.

IGNITION - Occurred on the surface at Deep Well Pump #18 Metal casing installation, as a threaded piece was being welded on top of the metal casing. The flame was blue and orange in color, lasted approx. 7 to 8 seconds and was extinguished by a fire extinguisher.

The motion control encoder malfunctioned causing the elevator to stop while in motion.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 16-21 crosscut on the mainline haulage. The fall is approximately 20' long, 20' wide and 10' high. The area is being cleaned and re-supported for safe travel.

A contactor went bad on the West motor of the Production Hoist causing loss of power.

A contract production driller moved drill to continue drilling a series of uppers at 1-5204. Driller noticed some loose material starting to dribble from right rib at far end of drill. Driller notified the shift supervisor & was advised to stay out of heading until further notice. The shifter arrived & noted that the right rib had failed beyond the drill.

Metal found on floor at South Skip. Kick over plate came off and spacer ring wore off impairing safe hoisting on production side.

At 1:20pm flames and smoke were observed coming from the top of #6 concrete coal silo. The GFD was contacted at 1:25 and arrived on site at 1:35. When the GFD arrived on site, there were no visible flames however to ensure that the fire was extinguished, the GFD sprayed water into the top of the silo until no additional smoke was visible. Smoke was no longer visible at 2:15pm.

A red glow was spotted by the stockpile dozer operator. The Supervisor stopped the belt. The incident was away from any other structures or miners. The fire department was called to put out the fire. The Fire Marshall determined the cause of the fire was a hot spot in the tail end turnover of the belt. A design problem with the turnover take up pulley is the root cause.

At approximately 10:22 am the Silver Shaft Hoist began experiencing problems with the release of the brake weights during the weekly hoist and conveyance inspections. The brake weights would not build sufficient air pressure to release once set. Repairs could not be completed within 30 minutes so the mine was evacuated at 10:45 am.

Multiple grass fires were observed from a passing train requiring assistance from local fire agencies. Multiple organizations worked together to extinguish the fires. Around 9:30 am the fire was considered contained and completely extinguished shortly thereafter.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at x/c 4 of the Unit 1, #3 belt. The fall measured approximately 50' long, 20' wide, 4'to 5' thick. The area was bolted with 4' fully grouted roof bolts. Approximately 50' of belt structure was damaged.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 4 RE Panel in the no. 4 entry at Spad K409. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide by 18 feet long by 10 feet high.

The elevator at the Shoal Creek portal went down on 05/06/2018 at 8:20 pm due to a faulty door switch contactor. The contractor was replaced and the elevator was put back in service on 05/07/2018.

A non-injury roof fall in the No. 6 entry intersection located one crosscut inby spad No. 560.

3200 Chippy hoist person stopped conveyance on 3700 station. Short time later alarm activated and hoist could not be restarted. Code indicated brake was not set, the fact was that the brake set switch was not fully engaged.

Truck fill point for main propane tank burst at flexible coupling. Once gas reached vaporizer, it caused an explosion. Two employees ran to the tank to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher and shut off the valve to the main tank. The fire was put out immediately. No injuries were sustained. Contractor called, is on site conducting repairs. MSHA Case #01082020.

An unplanned roof fall above the anchorage occurred in the Minch Mains 10 Right Longwall Tear Down Face in the Belt Entry at #4 x-cut. The area measured 16' long x 16' wide x 8' high.

This fall is located in the old works of the mine this fall does not affect any airway of the mine the fall was approximately 6 ft high 18 ft wide 30 ft long the area was breakered off to block entrance to the fall

The weekly Examiner was traveling the 1ST North Submain #5 belt #13 cross cut and found a roof fall in the #1 and #2 Entry. This area is in the old works return.

Production Hoist cable became kinked and could pose problem operating.

The elevator at Patterson Creek portal was out of service due to slack in the governor rope. The governor sensor was adjusted and elevator returned to normal service.

Fault in DHS System, Redundant Encoder lock ring loose on shaft causing indifferent readings. No damage just needed tightened.

The injured miner & the supervisor were attempting to light the #2 kiln's gas flame. While the miner was holding a flare attached to a metal pole at the end of the gas pipe, the supervisor turned on the gas. In the process of lighting, the gas ignited & blew back through the front of the kiln causing burns to the right side of the miner's body. On 5/28/18 the EE passed away.

The injured was installing a rib bolt in the #2 heading on 28 Right Section when a rock measuring 19" L X 9" W X 6 1/2" Thick fell from the area of the ATRS striking the injured's left hand resulting in an avulsion the tip of the middle finger. The employee was taken to Clinch Valley Medical Center where the top tip of left middle finger was surgically amputated.

The injured was using a slate bar to pry down loose roof rock when the 4th finger of right hand was pinched between the bar and the ATRS raise arm of the roof bolter resulting in approximately 3/8" of the end of finger being pinched off.

Employee stated EE bent over to pick a box up and felt a pain above the belly button.

(IW) was adjusting the crusher apron with shims on the portable crushing unit. A hydraulic ram that raises the aprons had a bent cylinder, which limited the stroke. The preshift inspection sheet did not indicate an issue nor was it reported to the Manager. IW installed a makeshift support whereas the tip of EE's thumb caught between the cylinder and the makeshift support

Employee was helping belt crew put in belt framing. While handing rollers EE twisted EE's right knee. EE continued to work until 8/14/18 when EE had surgery and started missing work.

Employee was helping lift Drill Pontoon into back of truck when they felt pain in the right side. Employee continued to work until 06-06-18 when family Dr. took them off work and scheduled them to see a specialist.

EE got EE's hand smashed by the return wedge rack of the splitter.

A fully trained miner was standing by the exhaust fan when a piece of rock fell from between roof channel striking EE in the head. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved. NOTE: Employee did not begin missing work until 6/5/2018.

EE parked the rock truck EE had been operating and was climbing down the steps off the deck when EE lost footing and fell 8.5 feet to the ground and landed on lower back. EE sustained a fractured T-1 and S-1 vertebra. a fractured pelvis, and two fractured ribs. EE was flown to Medical Center and then transferred to another Medical Center for care.

Employee was unlocking and opening the gate to the truck scale. Employee lost hold on the gate and tried to grab it so it would not swing out toward the roadway. In employee's attempt to grab the gate employee overturned ankle causing a sprain.

EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was removing drill steels from the mine roof, EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. EE is being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing EE's normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06-01-18.

5200 Upper Pocket, spot cage at pocket landing step out, slipped on cap of landing.

A fully trained miner injured right middle finger when moving a power cable through a block stopping. The cable plug fell from miner's grip and when miner tried to catch it miner's finger was caught between the plug and the block wall causing a laceration. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Lifting/pulling screens or hammers and pulled muscle. Diagnosis of Right Inguinal Hernia was made on June 25, 2018. Lost time began July 3, 2018.

Employee was hanging vent tube when they stepped onto stabilizer bar and another employee lowered the boom which resulted in a structural member contacting the top of the foot which resulted in dislocating the four small toe bones.

This injury was a first aid until employee went to the doctor on June 5, 2018. The employee was exiting the cab of the dozer when they twisted their arm and lost footing. This resulted in a strain to the right bicep. The employee missed two days of work.

Employee was unplugging a rock chute with a steel pry bar when the bar kicked back, striking EE in the right jaw, lacerating it. Two sutures were required to treat the laceration.

While walking through a crosscut in the F-29 Continuous Miner section ee stepped over a piece of coal. EE right foot got caught causing ee to lose balance and fall to the mine floor and strain right knee.

The hydraulic ram broke on the dump & came down quickly. Shook up the driver inside the cab.

While driving haul truck loaded with rock, miner engaged manual brake retarder which resulted in locking up rear wheels and put truck in uncontrollable slide. Truck came to stop at end of haul road and ran into a pile of material.

While raising track rails, employee was struck in the right foot by a track jack resulting in a fractured 4th Metatarsal.

Miner was walking along travel way into crosscut when stepped off small mound of side of roadway, fell to ground, complained of lower lumbar back pain.

After installing bolt off miner in 6E #3 entry, just outby 9 crosscut, the injured was walking toward the tail of the miner when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck head. When ee reported to work on 5/30/18 ee reported the incident and went to seek medical attention, being diagnosed with a concussion.

Cut in the finger handling a metal hydro bag

A fully trained miner injured the left leg when pulling miner slack. The cable hanger in which the cable was hung broke, allowing the cable to fall striking miner in the leg. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was assisting with a belt splice and got hand hit with a hammer causing injury.

Victim was shoveling and lifted the bucket of dirt. The walk way had loose gravel and the victim slipped and twisted their back.

SMALL PIECE OF STEEL FROM A CHIPPING HEAD STUCK THE WORKER IN THE CHEST. THE OBJECT WAS REMOVED BY A DOCTOR.

Employee was bent over re-positioning the miner cable and a piece of rock fell from between the bolts and knocked employee face first into the continuous miner. Initial indications were that it was only a couple of cuts that needed sutures and the hospital later determined the injury serious and transferred employee to another hospital. Employee started missing work on 5/29/2018.

When backing up a golf cart, employee caught employee's head on a hung miner cable. Employee accidentally hit the tram pushing self down against the steering wheel.

Driver was initiating offload of sulfuric acid. Hose was not secured when driver opened the external valve resulting in driver being sprayed with sulfuric acid.

Employee was relocating sample bottles while walking underneath a crossbeam that struck employee's hardhat resulting in pain to the left cervical.

Employee was carrying extension cords when EE tripped and fell over them causing EE to sprain EE's left ankle.

Removing shock off of MV-22 Maintenance Truck, employee pinched finger. Finger tip was fractured and stiches were required to replace nail

Employee was troubleshooting a seal pump and came in contact with electricity.

Employee was working in concrete and got burned on the legs.

Employee strained shoulder while tightening hose on brake valve.

Employee was operating locomotive hauling supplies when the Locomotive derailed resulting in fracture to EE's left cheek bone and sutures to left ear.

Employee was moving some blocks and felt a strain in the abdomen. Employee was sent to the ER as soon as we were notified of the possible injury. Employee thinks they might have caused a hernia in the stomach.

Employee was walking along the H-2 belt entry at cross cut 23 when EE hyper-extended EE's right knee. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until 6-14-18.

A fully trained miner was filling a spray bottle with degreaser when they spilled the degreaser on their leg which resulted in skin irritation. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Climbing down from the 970 loader, operator missed the last rung and landed wrong (sprained knee). There was originally no "injury" as the medical evaluation found no injury. However, employee recently had surgery on knee and will miss a week of work recovering.

Tramming bolter; rock fell from top striking IW on left shoulder

Employee tossed a belt roller onto a scoop bill and felt a pain in right shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was pulling bolter cable and as EE was hanging it EE felt something pull in the right shoulder.

A plant technician strained their back and shoulder moving a bearing on 05/21/2018. They continued to work at full duty until they had shoulder surgery on 01/18/2019. They began losing time on 01/25/2019.

Employee was stepping out of a man trip when the employee twisted left knee. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until July 28, 2018.

After adjusting the Hazemag, Miner stepped onto the motor and slipped onto the working platform. EE landed on EE's right leg bearing most of EE's weight and felt immediate pain to EE's right knee.

Using bar to pry rock out of field conveyor & hurt lower back.

IE was helping on longwall recovery. IE had been sitting on the mine floor taking hoses off of shields. The material in the J-Cribs had mixed with the mud on the mine floor causing burns on IE's buttocks & back of legs. IE started missing on 5/23/2018.

GMS employee was carrying a drill and stepped on a piece of coal and rolled ankle causing injury.

EE and co-worker were moving a peace of rail, co-worker tossed their end landing on EE's foot fracturing bones in top of foot. Cause of incident was lack of communication between employees. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, miner proficiency may have been a factor.

A plant operator was helping lift a piece of HDPE pipe to reconnect the bent sieve circuit. Another employee was lifting the pipe but was having difficulty getting it into place. The IE employee stepped onto the top of the bent sieve bin and at this time, the pipe shifted, knocking the IE off balance causing IE to fall.

Employee twisted knee while taking a step.

Contract employee was using a razor knife to cut a hard plastic lid protector on a quart can, the knife slipped and EE cut EE's wrist. Cause of injury was cutting towards self and hand placement. Compliance with company rules and miner proficiency a factor, PPE, mining equipment/system not a factor.

IE was helping with the longwall recovery. The material in the pumpable cribs had mixed with the mud & water on the recovery face. Employee had gotten this chemical on the back of legs & buttocks. It caused chemical burns to the skin. The Dr kept EE off for 5 days due to the burns.

Employee was removing liner from ball mill. A pneumatic jack was holding the mill in place. The jack failed and the mill turned 180 degrees. An employee inside the mill was injured from the fall/flying debris.

4900-195 Incline, drilling with jackleg for roof bolting, machine came back striking miner with handle in right cheek, fracture right sinus

While driving shuttle car in St Leo #2 entry 5 block of St Leo North Mains ee discovered a bolter cable had fallen out of a "Christmas tree" hanger and was laying in the haul road. After lifting the approx. 10' section of cable into the hanger (approx. 7.5' off mine floor) ee felt pain in the left side of chest. Diagnosed with strained 9th rib.

Employee was changing lift cylinder on D-9 Dozer, as EE was putting cylinder in there was slack in cable and the cylinder moved back in place causing the cylinder to smash finger. Employee had surgery on left pinkie finger, it was smashed & cut.

Rock fell from between roof bolts striking miner on the back of head and right shoulder causing EE to fall against continuous mining machine striking face on the machine.

Employee was putting 12 Ton on charge. Safety chain went under motor and came back striking the employee on left index finger.

A fully trained miner injured right ankle when EE caught it between a supply tub and the scoop bucket. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee moving drill strained back.

Employee stepped onto the back of the CM to slide a roof strap across to the bolter while the CM was in operation. Employee slipped as employee slid the strap across the miner catching leg between miner frame & the boom as it was sumping toward the face. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, training, PPE or protective devices.

An Operator was bringing up a plant after shut down. The operator was walking near a slurry pump when ee slipped on ground and impacted the ground causing a laceration the required 6 stitches

Putting plate against roller frame then placing hydraulic ram under plate. Leaned over and arm contacted control button for ram causing it to extend, catching right thumb.

Employee was walking a PC 490 excavator north of the hydro discharge pump house. The excavator's right track slid off the edge of the embankment causing the excavator to roll over onto its side.

Employee stated was stepping into a motor with the right foot in the deck of the motor and the left in mud. As EE stepped up, EE twisted left knee. EE continued to work until 6/28/2018 when EE was placed under doctors care.

Employee welding on #1 unit golf card, holding metal and didn't get assistance or use welding hood that was provided.

The employee was realigning the track by using lifting jacks to raise the track, and slate bar to slew it into place. One jack did not kick over and employee took the slate bar to move it and the track fell on their foot.

A fully trained miner was installing roof support when a piece of stone fell and struck the left shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was cleaning an intersection with a wheel loader. As ee pushed the salt into a berm the loader hit a ledge jarring the employee's back.

Employee was standing on the track of a D-11. working inside of an engine compartment. The employee slipped, EE's left wrist struck a hose clamp. The resulting injury was a laceration requiring three sutures.

The ee stated ee was in the # 8 entry inby spad 4297 when the incident occurred. The employee reported ee was in the process of hanging and pushing the miner cable up to hang it when ee felt pain in lower right side of back. The employee sought medical attention and was given a full release but on 5/18/2018 employee sought medical care and was taken off work.

Miner was operating a haul truck which was being loaded. A large stone was placed in bed which caused the truck to shake. Miner felt sharp pain in back and neck.

Employee was running the nozzle end shooting shot-crete when the nozzle plugged, employee lifted full face mask to tell partner to shut off the air, the nozzle blew off the hose causing shot-crete to contact the employee's face and eyes. Seen by site medic, referred to ER and then to eye specialist, restrictions were issued

Employee stated that ee was installing a rib bolt on the unit 1 section. While doing so, ee leaned over drill mast to pull drill steel out of the rib. While pulling the steel out ee felt a pop in shoulder and a tingling in arm.

EE reviewed customers paperwork for a pickup. EE let the driver know to enter the center of the building. As the EE was stepping back onto the lift truck, the truck driver entered the building at an angle, allowing the trailer to catch the lift truck dragging it into and pinning lift truck at the building and the trailer. EE hit shoulder and knee on the frame of the lift truck.

Employee stated that ee was attempting to hook a chain to the scoop bucket when the operator of the scoop inadvertently lowered the scoop bucket onto left leg just above knee.

A fully trained miner injured left ankle when shoveling belt. A coal rib rolled out striking the ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE was standing on step ladder pulling wire out of a conduit fitting when EE's shoulder made a tearing sound and EE was in extreme pain.

While putting the power blades in at the splitter box, the employee fell on right shoulder. Employee did go to the doctor but missed no work at that time. Employee has now been taken off from work due to that accident.

Injured employee was in the process of loading a compressed oxygen bottle into a matrip for transport. Employee lifted bottle an placed it in a holder and felt pain in right groin and lower back. Employee did not use good lifting technique and overexerted lifting the bottle. Employee did not violate any rules or regulations and has proper training and experience.

Trainee was moving cable at 2570. Trainee twisted as they were lifting cable and felt lower back pain. Reported to supervisor.

Employee was operating a mantrip on the E-track just inby E-24 cross over. When EE stood up to ensure that EE had clearance to maneuver into the switch EE struck the back of EE's hard hart on a roof strap which caused EE's head to move forward. EE's forehead contacted the radio compartment on the mantrip and caused a laceration to EE's forehead that required 5 sutures.

A fully trained miner was injured when EE tripped over a rail stop and fell on the coupler of a dust car. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee raised the J-Loader and blocked the off operators side, to tighten wheel unit bolts, and when EE lowered the loader it slid catching EE's leg between the J-Loader and a bundle of straps causing fracture to the leg.

At approximately 5:30pm at the Immel Mine 484 track level bulkhead, the chute pullers had just dumped their rail cars and were heading back to the chute to fill their cars again. As they traveled through the bulkhead area the passenger's head came in contact with the bulkhead structure.

Employee stepped up onto concrete incline at belt take up on stacker belt to grab hold of a piece of belt when one end flipped up causing employee to slip and lose balance. When employee lost balance and fell employee twisted around resulting in a strain to lower left back area.

While breaking low structure apart ee pulled a rail off of a bottom stand and pinched finger between the rail and a bottom stand behind self.

While working at Mill 1 SH Conveyor 5, Injured Employee climbed to the second level to pulley a piece of steel to employee on next level up stepped into uncovered manhole at ladder

Employee was helping to lift a short conveyor frame when ee felt a slight tug in groin. A follow up exam at a medical facility reveled ee has a hernia.

Face chain had broken & they were trying to put it back together. They had a com-a-long holding the tensioner motor down. The operator engaged the tensioner but put too much pressure on it & the com-a-long chain broke & hit the I.E. in the nose & right side of face. It fractured their nose & safety glasses pushed up & got stitches above the eye.

Employee was putting antifreeze in rock truck. When getting down, feet got caught. To keep from falling, employee grabbed railing and pulled right shoulder.

EE was using a Wrench Impact releasing a nut and twisted EE's right hand

EE was bolting third row of bolts in the back when a rock came out of the back and bounced off the ground contacting EE's foot. EE was transported to Pioneer medical Center and diagnosed with a bruised foot and given restrictions causing a lost time accident.

The employee was attempting to pry an auger in the highwall miner car into alignment with the next beam (highwall miner car)that was being set for connecting. EE was using a slate bar and sustained a strain to the groin area due to over exertion.

Employee was installing line curtain and employee sustained a muscle strain to the neck.

Employee mashed left middle finger as they were loading a re-lay bar on the shearer to bring to the head gate end of the long wall face.

Loader Operator was loading haul trucks in the pit when a boulder rolled down the muck pile. EE caught the boulder in the bucket but the loader tipped forward. The boulder rolled out and the loader dropped back down and bounced causing lower back injuries to the Operator.

While moving pipe for hopper support, the pipe clamp came loose causing the pipe to fall. Upon top end of pipe hitting the ground. The bottom end rose into the air, striking employee in the face. Flipped the employee and they landed on their stomach.

Employee stated was picking up a metal cover to put back onto the side of a hydraulic tank on a hauler. When employee did, right arm started tingling. Pain developed in right shoulder area. Went to doctor to have checked. First lost day of work occurred on 5/15/2018.

Employee stated ee was walking when ee tripped over gob in a water hole and began to fall at which time ee caught self on the rib with right arm which resulted in pain in right shoulder and lost work days.

Employee was cutting a liner out of a D-11 Dozer blade when the top sprung loose hitting the employee in the face.

Piece of rock fell and hit employee on the hat. Possible concussion.

Employee was raising mast on bolter of the continuous Miner while checking the vacuum pressure. When employee lowered the mast they cut the tip of the right middle finger.

While operating scoop, a flyboard bolted to the mine roof, was caught by the scoop and pulled down and fell into the center section of the scoop. A hydraulic fitting was damaged and hydraulic fluid was sprayed into the miner's face and eyes.

Worker was loading material on trailer, tripped and fell to the ground. EE was ok, finished the day and the next day. After the weekend EE was still sore so we sent EE for X-rays which showed no break. EE took the rest of the week off, saw the doctor again 5 days later and returned to work.

Employee stepped off of a working platform onto a wooden pallet. Right foot broke through a pallet broad, this caused EE's body to twist. EE's right foot was lodged in the pallet, causing the ankle injury. The pallet was used as a step.

Slippery ground - pulling material line when it became stuck and injured pulled hard to loosen and tripped on ridge in mine floor.

Employee was setting bits on longwall drum when a rock struck EE's hand against the drum causing a fracture to EE's left ring finger and sutures to both the left ring finger and left little finger.

While removing a screw jack from underneath a shield canopy, employee placed hand between the crib block capping the jack and the shield canopy. With hand in this position, the shield depressurized, pinning EE's hand between the shield canopy and the crib block, causing a fracture and laceration to the right ring finger requiring stitches.

EE bent down to sort caps and lost footing and struck right knee on the loader bucket. EE did not report the incident until the 13th and went to see a doctor on the 14th and restrictions were given turning bruised knee into a lost time accident.

Employee was removing a rock from the #59 Rock Chute on the 5th Floor of the Prep Plant when the rock gave way and the momentum caused the employee to fall onto back from ground level.

Employee was attempting to raise up from a kneeling position when foot slipped causing employee to fall forward. Employee tried to catch self with left arm and felt a pain in left arm and shoulder.

Injured backed the scoop up to the charger hole to put scoop on charge. The jumper cables that was hung from the roof fell and struck the injured on the middle finger on the left hand cutting the finger

The R4 Refuse bin collapsed on contractor truck while it was being loaded from above, which prevented the driver from exiting the vehicle for approximately twenty minutes.

EE was ready to pin curtain together #2 entry & a rib rolled out striking EE & knocked EE to the ground. EE was taken to ER, Xrays negative. EE is following up with an MD. EE had bruising on head, back, hip & knee.

The employee was attempting to straighten roof bolt plate and pin board. While doing this the employee inadvertently contacted moved the joystick on the roof bolter, causing finger to get pinched between the mine roof and pin board.

Injured was struck by 4" dia. x 4'long pipe as it was being suspended with crane. Chain rigging slid off pipe about 6' from ground. Pipe hit structure before striking Injured on Left foot. Injured was wearing steel toe boots. Need to be on crutches for two weeks for minor bone fracture to top of foot.

While repairing the head drive with safety glasses on, dirt and rust got in both eyes

EE was riding in mantrip & hit a bump on a section of muddy roadway jarring ee neck. EE started missing work on 5/15/18.

DRIVER WAS BRUSHING CEMENT DUST OFF OF ROOF OF CAB WHEN EE STEEPPED BACK AND WENT TO THE GROUND

Emp was pulling chain through winding bar while winding belt. Pelt started to pull while foot was on belt causing ee to fall injuring rt knee. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs,PPE,mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor

Employee was removing lock on beltline and turned into stair stringer and hit right side of head.

Employee strained EE's back while operating a roof bolter

Emp was dumping slag in 5W & was pushing door with bar when bar became stuck. Emp pulled on bar and hit self in chin resulting in sutures. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor

Employee was walking and fell over a rock injuring right shoulder. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 5/15/18 DUE TO PRIOR ACCIDENT WAITING SURGERY ON NECK. EE HAD SHOULDER LOOKED AT FROM 5/10/18 ACCIDENT AND HAS A TEAR IN SHOULDER THAT WILL REQUIRE SURGERY. EMPLOYEE WAS ALREADY OFF WORK AND WAS TAKEN OFF WORK AGAIN ON 6/5/18.

Lining up bolt on a come along and it slipped pinching finger

Injured and a foreman were installing a steel beam. They had a chain on the end of the beam that the injured was holding. The foreman was trying to install the chain on the other end, when the beam slipped. The injured tried to hold the beam, but the weight pushed them to the ground. Injured stated they did not think they were hurt.

A piece of draw rock fell on the continuous miner operator while in the #4 heading on the active section.

Employee was handling belt structure and felt pain in stomach area

Employee was trying to free up a gate under a bin and finger was smashed in the gate.

Employee temporarily removed grating covering a pit to clean out the pit. Employee backed up while unrolling a vacuum hose and accidentally stepped into the pit. The employee fell against I-beam over the pit, striking right shoulder. Impact from the fall caused dislocation of the right shoulder.

Emp was in 5W, tightening miner plug with spanner wrench when wrench slipped pinching rt thumb resulting in laceration and sutures. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor

Employee was walking behind parts trailer when a non-venomous snake bit EE on EE's right leg above EE's boot top. After being startled by the snake, EE sprained EE's right ankle. EE became lost time on 5/15/18 due to the ankle sprain.

Repairing leak on pressure washer.

Employee was using wrench to install rollers on portable plant. Felt a "pop" in rt shoulder. Refused medical treatment until 05/16/18. Placed on light duty. No light duty available. Returned to regular duty 05/22/18. Follow-up with dr 5/31. Placed on light duty. No light duty available.

Carrying rib bolt supplies past 3rd car from end of track (5E #2 entry) and stepped in a rut rolling left ankle and resulting in a sprain to the soft tissue of left ankle.

While shoveling the #98-A Sump located on the 5th Floor of the Prep Plant the employee felt a pain in lower back.

Employee was dismounting from dozer and slipped on the wet ground and heard a popping noise in right knee. EE continued to work with no restrictions. Surgery was scheduled for a torn meniscus which was repaired on 09/21/18.

Miner was injured on 6/17/17. EE returned to work on 8/21/17. EE began missing work again on 5/8/18 for what ee said was a reoccurrence of the same injury. EE stated that no accident had occurred. EE returned to work 5/21/18 missing 9 more days. No injury report was filed as ee stated it was the same injury.

Employee was moving a water pump when ee felt pain in lower back.

While shoveling material employee said heard knee pop.

Employee was treating prior to the event for pain in EE's knee that was not work related. EE was walking down a set of stair when EE reported a "pop" in EE's knee. EE did not fall, EE did not slip and EE did not trip. The employee was wearing a knee brace at the time and had no restrictions from EE's physician.

Employee was kneeling working on a mantrip when employee tried to stand up left knee popped and employee felt a sharp pain which resulted in lost work days.

Injured employee was stepping through a 30"x30" door in a stopping. Employee stepped through the door with left foot 1st. Employee planted the left foot on the mine floor and attempted to turn their body while pivoting on foot. The foot didn't pivot causing the left knee to twist. Employee didn't violate any rule or regulations and is properly trained.

Employee was removing a fitting with wrench, when the fitting did not move they applied more pressure on the wrench and felt pain in elbow. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT UNTIL 5/31/18 WHEN TAKEN OFF WORK DUE TO A PARTIALLY TORN BICEP TENDON REQUIRING SURGERY.

After EE's shift, the employee complained of pain in EE's left groin area. No specific time of incident but the employee was unloading 45 pound bags of cement during the shift. The employee is off pending further medical evaluation for a possible hernia.

Employee was coming out of sampler room when they slipped/tripped over belt and one leg went off concrete pad. Cause of injury was leg slipping off concrete body placement. Incident didn't involve any aspect of compliance with rules/regulations/PPE. Miner proficiency may have been a factor. Started missing work 6/8/2018. Scheduled days off 6/15, 6/16, 6/17.

Employee was climbing down the crossover ladder at 6 block when the ladder allegedly gave out. Which caused employee to twist their back and created pain in the lower lumbar area. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was working on the #1 conveyor belt at the big jaw crusher that was choked down with material. Upon completion, employee noticed more rock underneath of the belt. As employee reached to remove the rock, the belt started, causing employee to jump clear of the belt and upon landing, right ankle rolled over causing injury to right ankle.

Ee was cleaning window of service truck. Ee was walking with the wand and tripped on a rock, and the tip of the wand struck Ee's boot, and Ee gripped the trigger trying to catch self, sending hot water/steam into boot. Ee transported to the burn unit in SLC for treatment of burns to the right foot.

Employee was struck by backhoe outrigger

The truck driver was dumping a load of pit run and the tailgate jammed and would not latch. The driver went to clear the debris from the latch and it closed on EE's finger requiring 5 stitches.

On 5/3/2018, an EE stepped down from a ladder on a front end loader. As EE stepped down, EE twisted knee. The EE was able to conduct all job tasks after the incident. EE had surgery on 8/3/2018 due to incident and missed work starting this date, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

Employee was traveling thru man door in brattice when the man door slammed on left hand and wrist area.

Employee was in the 5W section dragging cables when EE slipped and fell injuring right knee. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor Miner proficiency may be a factor

Employee was bending over to lift a 6X6 timber, when employee started to lift they felt a sharp pain in the lower back resulting in an acute L/S strain.

Employee was helping crew members remove plywood after making a vulcanized splice in belt, area was low, employee struck hardhat on an exposed bolt shank causing injury. Cause of this injury was paying attention to task at hand. Compliance with rules/regs, mining equip/systems not a factor, Proper PPE (hard hat) may be a factor along with miner proficiency.

Operator of a 777C Rock truck came into contact with a berm located in the haul road and claimed pain in back.

Employee was re-anchoring the shuttle car cable in the #4 entry between 203-204 crosscut on the MMU 002 working section when employee slipped, twisting and fracturing the right ankle.

A fully trained miner was bitten by a spider when miner put their glove on and the spider was in the glove. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was checking for a leak in 980 Loader, when the oil started squirting, ee jerked head hitting metal and cutting face beside the right eye brow. EE received (5) stitches.

Employee was putting up outside roof bolt using ee body to push it into hole. EE stated knee popped and started burning. EE continued working until 7/20/18 giving an excuse to be off until 7/24/18. EE did not return to work the next week and when contacted ee had doctor send excuse stating ee would be off until 8/28/18 due to knee.

Employee stated was assisting other employees to carry a set of overcast steps. While carrying the steps EE was looking down so EE didn't trip over anything. While looking down EE struck head on a roof bolt sticking down from the mine roof causing EE to jar head and neck. This employee finally got in with a specialist on 5/16/18 and was placed off work.

Victim is groundman/padman on highwall miner. Was using a hand operated drill with an auger bit. Bit got bound; handle on drill hit the back of employee's hand when it spun around. Two bones fractured by the impact (metacarpal bones leading to the index & middle fingers). Victim was taken to the hospital by the foreman; hand was put in a cast.

EE was working on tying lighting to a photocell. EE lifted up the panel door & propped it open. As EE was drilling a hole in the box below, as EE finished EE stood up & turned to left. EE came into contact with the edge of the panel door. EE made contact with safety glasses & the edge of the panel. EE suffered a muscle separation in eyelid.

Ins was lifting a roll of mine belt up when the employee felt something pull in left shoulder. The employee continued to work regular job until 07/25/2018. Went in for shoulder surgery on 07/26/2018.

After a forklift accident where another forklift came into contact with injured employee lift, employee had discomfort in neck area. Employee was seen by a physician on 6/5/2018 & diagnosed with a neck strain & placed on restricted duty.

Employee was removing an 8' section of 8' poly pipe from an elevated position on the reject stacker at the SAG mill. The section of pipe dropped a short distance while EE was trying to support it with the arm overextending EE's right arm tearing/detaching the bicep tendon. Results of 6/7/18 MRI revealed the surgery would be necessary.

Employee was dismounting dozer, lost footing and grip on the hand hold and fell to the ground landing on left side.

Plant was replacing an auger that was suspended with rigging straps. The motor and drive were attached, offset and balancing at the 12:00 position. The motor & drive unexpectedly became unbalanced and rolled to the 6:00 position, pinching the employees right hand. Cuts to the index and middle fingers required stitches. Improper rigging allowed the motor and drive to roll.

Loading a magazine onto a trailer, went to release the chains on the magazine, magazine shifted, laceration to right lower leg.

An employee was walking down the slide slope of a leach pad when they tripped and fell, twisting their leg during the fall.

Pit mechanic was exiting a pickup when their foot slipped on the running board. Mechanic felt pain in the lower back when reaching for the grab bar. Mechanic was taken to the ER, referred to their PCP. PCP initially released to full duty 6/6, at follow-up on 6/4, released with restrictions. Currently ONGOING.

Employee reported pain to right ribs to supervisor on 5/30/2018 not related to any specific event. Employee suggested to Dr. on 5/30/2018 that abdominal muscle strain may be related to substantial amount of bagging done on 5/28/2018.

Injury 5/27 changing roller. No lost time/medical treatment/restricted duty. 6/15 aggravated injury using hammer. Reported 6/18 sent to DR no lost time/medical treatment. Restricted job duties. 6/27 DR apt restricted job duties. Medical treatment 7/9 physical therapy.

IE was helping on the longwall recovery face. EE was unhooking the shield to walking shield hoses. EE was standing between the shield & the crib when a 2'X4"X2"-4" thick rock fell on EE. EE had 1 small laceration on forehead that required stitches & another small laceration on the back of the head. No broken bones were found by the Dr.

Employee was performing routine housekeeping; was removing dirt and rock from underneath the under-screen conveyor of the jaw. EE's shovel got caught in a return roller, which pulled EE's arm into the roller. EE freed self, but suffered major burns on right shoulder and arm.

Employee injured EE's right arm while using a 4lb sledge hammer to track a conveyor belt.

An office worker was leaving for the day and stepped on a small stone in the gravel parking lot twisting ankle. Worker was transported to the hospital and a CT scan indicated a broken tibia and fibula.

Miner complained of lower lumbar back pain while hanging continuous miner cable during third shift belt and power move.

Employee was moving cement bags from one pallet to another pallet when the employee felt a sudden pain in shoulder.

Was working on a scalping screen removing a bolt with right hand. Employee turned with shoulders to hold the bolt with the left hand when their back popped.

Employee apparently suffered a lower lumbar strain to the back while shoveling. Employee did not report the injury to mine management until the next morning when EE called in.

Climbing the step to a loader and slipped and dangled by left arm

Employee was exiting the service truck and a foot got hung on the step causing them to fall on the right leg and elbow. Employee waited several days before seeking medical attention.

Miner was lifting a box, turned, felt pain in left knee, laid box down, stretched resuming work. Next AM, knee was stiff saw PA for some over the counter meds, knee brace, reported to work as self-treat/no restrictions. While on R&R, saw doc who placed on restrictions. The PA misunderstood initial location of injury while on duty underground; we are reporting accordingly.

Employee tripped over feet resulting in broken leg.

Employee was using a pry-bar to dislodge a rock and their hand slipped and hit a piece of metal which sliced the right hand pinky finger.

Employee was moving 50# clay sacks and felt pain in the lower back. EE finished the shift, but the next day before returning to work, went to the clinic, and was given restrictions. EE went for a follow-up on 5/29, and was taken off work. ONGOING

Field Service Technician performing work on a piece of heavy equipment. Just removed a strap from truck crane to hydraulic cylinder. When trying to remove strap completely from cylinder, the cylinder dropped and pinched right wrist.

Employee was entering the operator cab of a Haul Unit and bumped the top of head on the door frame. A headache and pain developed.

EE slipped getting off of drill cab and foot was caught on step and toe bent wrong way. EE did not go for treatment until June 17, 2018.

Employee was hanging a 6-inch waterline to a roof bolt when a piece of rock gave loose striking the right hand. EE suffered a contusion only, no laceration or fractures found.

An employee alleges that on 5/13/2018 they were standing on a ladder and felt pain in their back.

EE was installing flexible rubber hose on the discharge side of the pump. When the hose slipped and struck EE on the lower right leg; sweeping both EE's feet from under EE causing EE fall to the ground into a sitting position. EE was taken to the ER to be seen. EE was diagnosed with a fracture to EE's right ankle.

While washing rock by 2-3 chute at the walkway on grind floor, employee took a step forward and slipped and fell landing on left side

Employee had moved the Cannon drill that EE had been operating away from the face to park at the end of the shift. As EE exited the drill EE twisted EE's ankle resulting in an ankle sprain.

Fork had come off the skid steer. Employee was lifting and pulling to reinstall the detached fork. While performing this activity, the employee strained EE's right arm bicep

While attempting to remove the table hammer the employee raised the hydraulic wrench with right hand and reached for the hammer with left hand and the hydraulic wrench slipped out of EE's hand and impacted the left hand.

Employee was backing up in a dozer with body turned to see where they were going. Ran over a rock and jarred the lower back.

Employee was walking to the face of #4 entry of #1 unit and bumped head on roofbolt.

Truck driver having truck positioned onto above ground scale to load product into tank trailer. As driver exited truck cab and stepping onto scale railing (flat surface) EE held a 10 foot aluminum pole to position spout, lost footing and fell onto railing. Result was fractured rib. Doctor has reduced EE's duties to modified duty at desk after one day off.

EE was trying to find out why containment area of the HRC800 was filling up with mud and silt. EE was walking in the mud and reached to shut off a valve and when EE turned they felt a sharp pain in the left foot. Pain went away and 2 days later felt pain again and it was determined EE has sustained a hairline fracture to the outer portion of the left foot.

While installing drive shaft into loader, drive shaft slipped and smashed middle finger on right hand.

Employee stated that EE was attempting to drag a 110V water pump with a 2 inch plastic discharge line. When the employee was attempting to move the pump and the discharge line across the track, EE stepped on the metal track rail which caused EE to fall, landing on EE's right hip.

Employee hit right ring finger with 4 lb. hammer while splitting stone. Created gash open to the bone and ligaments. Originally reported on 5-22-2018, but is not showing up in submission list.

Removing rock from lift cylinder.

Employee was cutting a piece of wood with a cordless band saw. Employee reached down to adjust the piece of wood with left hand and hit the trigger of the band saw. The blade grabbed employee's glove and cut through to finger down to the bone. Employee received 8 sutures to close the wound.

Employee was working at ground level in a compressor room and upon bending over and not lifting anything felt a dull pain in the middle back.

Employee stumbled off of concrete pad, braced self with left hand, causing discomfort. Physician initially did not find any problem. After discomfort persisted, employee was sent to hand specialist, whom found a small bone chip, which was subsequently removed surgically on 10/30/18. Employee has returned to work, with restrictions.

While the operator was drilling in wet conditions, EE lost suction. At this time EE dropped the drill head to the bottom and placed EE's hand over the chuck to check the suction pressure. When doing so the drill steels fell from the hole striking EE on the top of EE's right hand causing a break.

While working on a ladder, the ladder tipped causing the employee's left foot to get caught between the 4th & 5th rungs. Employee fell down head first towards the ground injuring the left leg above the ankle.

Employee strained back while operating loader. This claim is questionable but currently meets the definition of a reportable injury.

Employee was operating haul truck #2 going down east deep ramp. While traveling down the ramp the truck hit a bump in the roadway. Employee felt pain in lower back. Reported to the onsite clinic and self-managed onsite until Monday (06/04/18) when the employee was seen by physician in Fairbanks whom placed employee on restricted/modified duty.

Miner was exiting bed of lube truck, took hand off ladder to flip a hose out of way and lost balance & fell approximately 30 inches to ground landing awkwardly and left ankle, causing a sprain

Walking and twisted knee.

While removing an impact bed from under the feeder, one of the EEs lost grip and it landed on the same EE's right foot, just behind the steel toe, resulting in a bruise.

Worker fractured and lacerated right index finger while tightening a nut and bolt on a crusher. The wrench sprung off the nut from the stored tension and struck the finger, smashing it between the wrench and the base of crusher.

Employee was walking toward the section and slipped in a Scoop rut twisting right ankle. The mine floor was wet and muddy at the time of the accident. Employee returned to work the next day (6-1-18) with no restrictions. Employee returned to the Doctor on 6-8-18 and was put on restricted duty for 2 weeks beginning on 6-9-18.

On 5/31/18, EE reported experiencing pain from previous shift. EE stated while operating a Front End Loader, EE approached a 6-8" drainage ditch to position for loading a customer truck. As EE drove slowly over the drainage ditch, the right front tire dipped causing the EE to receive a contusion to the coccyx (tailbone). EE was released to restricted duty.

Employee was walking to check on water sprays when ee stepped on a rock twisting right Ankle.

Mobile Mechanic was working on an excavator removing a cover plate to access hoses when the plate stuck on one side making the Mechanic's hand slip and drop plate then pinching thumb on other side between cab and plate

Loading a shot, pulling the blue hose, felt pain in left elbow/forearm

The employee was holding a bolt with a 1 5/8 inch wrench while another employee was torquing the nut. The wrench the employee was holding on the bolt slipped off as the nut was started to get torqued. When the wrench slipped off it pinched a finger between it and the beam they were bolting.

Employee was operating a rock splitter when the splitter got stuck in the rock. The employee then attempted to put a pipe wrench between the splitter and the rock, Getting middle and ring fingers smashed between the wrench and the rock.

Employee was laying down on the floor cutting a belt guard off. Stood up from a kneeling position and half way they felt a sharp cramp like pain in the lower back. Employee notified Supervisor at lunch time and decided to sleep on the injury to make sure if it went away overnight. Employee then notified the supervisor the next day that it had got worse and called Health Bridge.

EE reported their right thumb was sore on 5/29 from operating the Caterpillar D8. EE was evaluated on 5/29 with a strained right thumb and put on modified duty. On 5/31 EE was evaluated and released to full duty.

An employee was changing the bearing on the tail of the 7 on 30 Conveyor and twisted their ankle as they stepped on 3" concrete step.

Employee was cleaning material from the second floor of the screen house. A metal plate approx. 6"x 6" had been pushed back and hidden on a ledge of the chute beside the employee but shifted due to the vibration of the plant. The metal plate fell off the ledge, hitting employee's left forearm and resulting in a laceration with three stitches.

Employee lifted a 75lb 55 gallon fiber drum of graphite onto a 4" high scale instead of tipping and rolling the drum onto the scale. As EE lifted the drum 4" to place on the scale EE pulled the back out. EE became immobile and an ambulance was called. EE was released for light duty the same day. EE was released for full duty without restrictions on 5/30/18 & reported back to work.

EE was using a pocketknife to cut a zip tie holding a pair of cut resistant gloves together. The pocketknife cut through the zip tie and contacted the EE's left middle finger resulting in a minor laceration. Two sutures were required.

EE lifting a tire from the side of a truck bed when the tire slipped overextending left arm straining left bicep. EE placed on restricted duty.

Employee was working under the loader. As EE came out from under the machine EE felt a pop in the knee.

While cleaning out material chute employee stepped down and rolled left ankle.

The vent cover of the in cab overhead AC unit (air mover)fell off. The operator attempted to replace the vent cover, as they pushed up on the vent cover to place in back, in the air mover, it slipped causing their fingers to enter the unit. The fan blade struck the operators fingers causing a laceration on the middle and index finger of the right hand.

Employee was cutting geosynthetic material toward the body and blade cut through glove into left hand. Our customer's site safety coordinator took employee to the closest medical facility for evaluation. Laceration determined first aid. Proper cutting techniques were covered during orientation and safety training (OSHA 10) and were not followed in this situation.

Employee states EE and another employee were carrying a pipe. Each employee was positioned on an end of the pipe. one employee suddenly dropped EE's end resulting in EE's right shoulder being strained.

On May 24 EE stepped forward to inspect a water box and stepped into a hole in the grating caused by the bearing unit coupling they were working on. EE was still having pain in right shoulder. On June 4, EE had MRI showing right shoulder rotator cuff tears, bursitis, joint effusion with synovitis and hypertrophic changes of the AC joint. EE was put on restrictions at that time.

Employee was shoveling spilled crushed white rock from beneath a belt at the main plant (build up on concrete surface) and when they forcefully pushed the shovel into the rock they "tweaked" the left shoulder.

Employee slipped when getting off front end loader. Employee caught self with left arm straining a muscle in shoulder.

While digging out a crusher, some rocks fell and struck the employee's hand and injured the left thumb.

Using 1 inch drive impact to remove bolts from dozer and felt strain in back

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A GUARD COVER TO RE-INSTALL IT ON THE MASONRY PACKER CONVEYOR WHEN EE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. THE GUARD WAS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION LEANING AGAINST THE BELT FRAME, BUT HAD A FOOT OF CEMENT AROUND IT CAUSING IT TO BE HEAVIER THAN IT NORMALLY IS.

EE was pitching stone using a hammer and chisel when EE felt a pain in the right arm.

Employee was working in concrete and received burns.

Employee was going to put the 90 degree elbow onto the vent, while bending over to place the elbow onto the pipe, employee's lower back became very stiff and a sharp pain inflicted the lower back area.

An employee was walking towards the R1A tunnel. The employee stepped on a rock, that was hidden by "fines", and twisted their ankle.

Employee reported that the employee pulled a muscle in employee's back while moving a 50# bag of material

Employee was using a clay digger to scale down the rock box and grabbed hold of the bit and pinched the tip of index finger.

While engaging the pony motor on #1 Kiln it came out of gear and the clutch handle struck EE's right hand bruising the thumb. 1 day of restrictive duty.

EE stepping off tire on charging rig, stepped onto rock, rock rolled and caught toe under edge of tire bending right foot backwards, fracturing distal fibula of right leg. EE was placed on restricted duty after medical evaluation.

While walking from EE's pickup to the shop, the miner felt something snap in EE's right calf. EE's leg gave out and EE fell to the ground. The miner suffered a right calf strain and placed on walking restrictions.

Cleaning second deck screen in north screen deck by attempting to place roller on screen. Roller hit edge of screen box when EE was trying put it onto screen deck and it bounced back out smashing left fingers between roller and screen box.

The operator of the 615HT backed into the dipper of the 17 Shovel causing the mentor to feel pain in their neck and back.

Miner was moving CO2 bottles when ee experienced pain in lower back.

Employee states that EE was extending the tripod legs out on the transit and as EE extended the legs EE felt a pop in EE's elbows and forearm. Employee was seen by doctor on 5/20/2018 and was given Modified work duty.

Employee was remote mining with a 2 yard loader and articulated the loader on top of their foot, badly bruising it.

Employee heard 3/4 silo belt lock down, ee went to the control room to turn it off. EE then went to investigate what was wrong, ee found some rock had wedged and locked belt down. EE went to get a ball pin hammer. As ee was returning to the conveyor, ee stepped onto uneven ground, ee lost balance and fell against the silo.

Employee was trying to dislodge a rock from the back of truck as the rock fell, ee fell backwards fracturing the 7th rib on left side and hurting left elbow.

Employee was operating the excavator, when it became hung up on a large rock, the rock broke loose causing the excavator to drop back on the ground jarring the employee.

Entering loader, reached for the handrail on the door while stepping to top stair. Missed door handrail & fell backwards. Caught self with hand. This action caused a heavy load on EE's right shoulder. MRI shows a Bicep tear. Delay in reporting as Insurance has been debating if the tears are Chronic or Acute.

Employee was walking carrying two buckets of castable material, to be used to patch holes inside the #1 rotary kiln. Employee stepped onto uneven ground twisting the right ankle.

Employee was crawling through railing and banged left knee.

EE was hauling from the pit to the jaw crushed. When the loader operator loaded EE's truck a larger rock rolled into the back of truck hitting the side of the bed and jarring the truck, thus causing EE to have some lower back pain. EE was taken to be evaluated and is being treated for a pinched nerve. Dr. prescribed a steroid and physical therapy.

While being trained on the roll off wrecker, employee's finger was caught between the roll off tow truck rear deck and the j-hook

EE parked EE's machine to use the restroom. When EE returned to the loader, EE grabbed the handrails. When pulling self up, EE felt and heard a "pop" in left shoulder. EE proceeded up the ladder, sat down, and immediately notified the Foreman.

EE was trying to help coworker adjust the cutter when ee finger was caught, causing ee left pinky to get stuck and possibly break. The nail broke and ee was wearing gloves.

While climbing ladder on loader employee felt a pop in left elbow resulting in medical treatment and one day of restricted duty.

Employee operating Cat scraper slipped over 4' edge and tipped scraper over on its left side. Employee was having back pain and taken to the ER.

EE was climbing down a ladder on Crane #2 and slipped. EE caught self with EE's left hand. EE was evaluated on 5/15/18 with a strained left shoulder. EE was put on modified duty on 5/16 and was released to full duty on 5/23.

While walking to access the cab of rubber tired dozer, employee lost footing/slipped on the decking which resulted in the employee falling into the front hand rail of the machine next to the cab. The employee's head and ribs made contact with the front handrail

Employee was exiting the sweeper when employee felt a pop in left knee. Employee was taken to Occupational Medicine. Currently on Modified Duty.

Employee was installing some hoses on the mast of a drill, when they got stuck EE pried on the hoses with a small pry bar to move them and felt pain in EE's right shoulder.

A Plant Service Operator (Cranes, Skips, and other) was boarding a crane when EE felt discomfort on shoulder. EE was taken to Occupational Health and put on 3 day restriction that stated EE could not board a crane.

EE was removing a bearing race off a shaft. The race was first cut with a grinder and then the EE attempted to split the race with a chisel and hammer. While removing the race, a small piece of shrapnel struck the employees left palm. Medical treatment was required to remove the foreign object on 5/14/2018.

An employee was stepping over a tow strap connecting the mandrill and the LD006A when they tripped, fell, and landed on their side.

Employee working in 24E @ 37S, tripped over rock and hit shin on another rock. Employee worked next two days without issue. On Monday 5/14 employee asked for doc. apt to have evaluated. Injury evaluated 5/15, diagnosed with severe contusion employee put on limited duty 5/16 to 5/18.

Employee felt a twinge in back upon dismounting a forklift.

EE stated that EE was throwing glue from the offside of the RB machine to the operator side. EE states EE felt a pop and pain in EE's right shoulder. EE is currently on restricted duty.

Employee was pulling and relocating dragline cable and experienced pain in right side of EE's back. Employee was placed on restricted duty beginning May 18, 2018.

Employee works at stone quarry in chopped department. Employee was chopping stone and piece fell and cut fifth finger (pinky) of left hand

Employee was removing a fan bearing weighing approximately 5lbs from the shaft and felt pain in back.

Pushing and picking up Grout and felt swelling when employee got home. Was sore throughout the work day

Two employees were moving sand line sheave to correct location. EE was pushing on the pin with fingers, while co-worker was pulling on the pin. The pin moved suddenly causing EE's fingers to follow the pin into the sheave. The sheave dropped damaging EE's right middle finger and fracturing the ring finger. Three stitches to the ring finger.

The injured employee was installing new HDPE piping on the pipe rack at SX. As they were pulling a section of pipe into place, they felt a sharp pain in the right shoulder.

EE moving pipe. EE unchained the end of the pipe to move its location when the pipe swung and struck EE on side of head and chest. EE placed on restricted duty.

The employee was helping install a center pin on a 988 H. EE was using a sledge hammer to check for movement in the pin. On the last swing EE's hand caught a sharp edge on the side of the machine. The injury resulted in a broken tip of the left index finger and a laceration that required nine stitches.

As employee began to descend a ladder to dust collector ee missed a step. This caused ee to briefly hang by the right arm / hand. This resulted in two torn bicep ligaments.

Employee was flipping over a plate to remove a pad eye. When the plate was on it's edge it fell back towards the employee landing across EE's right foot.

While inserting a shim into a gap between a drill and a wrench, the employee pinched EE's thumb.

While closing the valve at the mine water stand it started to free spin. Employee grabbed it and the handle struck right hand causing bruising.

Employee was driving an end loader feeding material. Employee backed up loader while grasping the steering wheel with left hand and looking over right shoulder, the loader made contact with a hole in the pad area, jarring the employee in the cab. Employee reported incident 06/14/18. PT prescribed 07/05/18

Miner was working to free a motor that appeared seized. The pipe wrench being used to spin the sprocket broke loose, smashing the Miners right ring finger. Laceration was vertical from the front of the finger, over the top and down the back side. The miners fingernail was removed and 7 stitches were used.

Employee had left ring finger pinched while prepping swivel for king pin on radial stacker.

Employee placed hand between clamp on bagging machine. Clamp closed on finger, causing crush/laceration injury to right index finger.

While employee was replacing a lock ring, it slipped and pinched left pinky finger.

Employee was adjusting a saw horse that had a lever and could be moved up and down. EE reports that EE jerked on it because it was stuck and when EE did EE felt a sharp pain in EE's upper back between shoulder blades. EE reports that after about an hour the pain become constant and burning and that is when EE reported to EE's supervisor.

Employee received a laceration to the right hand (palm) while dismantling a HP 400 cone crusher.

The employee was climbing the stairs on the way to Tower #2 to change screens. When EE reached the platform, EE started to turn to the side and put EE's hand on the handrail when EE felt a "pop" in EE's lower back. EE was not carrying anything while climbing the stairs.

Employee was welding from an aerial lift when the basket bounced from movement and caught their hand between the handrail and adjacent piece of structure.

Employee was cleaning out a conveyor chute when EE reached down onto the flow of material to turn on a water valve and was struck on the right pinky finger by a 5 - 10" rock.

Employee was getting out of EE's vehicle when EE felt a pain in the lower back. The terrain was smooth with no obstacles, but may have been slightly uneven.

Employee was moving rock out of a pile by hand using gloves. Rock slid from above hand pinching right pointer finger.

Employee operating metal lathe using an emery cloth to complete finish on a pin when cloth doubled up pulling EE's hand into turning piece resulting in finger laceration. Taken to ER, obtained stitches to finger.

While pinning a bucket dump cylinder on the JD 844K loader, the rod eye shifted down suddenly as EE installed shims, catching the tip of the middle finger resulting in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

In removing a drive belt guard a nut that was welded to the back plate had broken loose taking a piece of the back plate with it. When employee held a backup wrench on the nut and the impact was energized the wrench slipped out of employee's hand doing a 360 deg. turn slapping employee in the hand

Employee was using 2 hammers to drive rail anchors into railroad track. When employee struck the hammers together a shard of steel came off and pierced right leg below the knee.

The employee stated that when stacking bolts on the roof bolter the employee cut arm on a band.

Employee was moving culvert pipe on a trailer. They were going to unload the pipe but they were wedged together. Employee picked one end of the middle pipe up and pulled their back.

Employee was stacking cinder blocks and smashed EE's left small finger between 2 blocks causing a laceration which required 8 stitches. Employee has experience in job and was wearing required PPE including metacarpal gloves. Employee did not violate any rules or regulations. No equipment was involved in this accident.

Employee was installing a throat liner on the discharge end of rod mill. While holding the cable with right hand, the liner spun and pinched left ring finger causing laceration.

Cut lace on belt splice of conveyor. Box knife slipped and cut left forearm

An employee was checking the seal while installing a bearing when the forklift operator side shifted and the employee's finger was pinched causing a fracture to the index finger.

Employee was cutting part of a conveyor belt with a razor knife. Knife slipped and cut left index finger. Stiches were required to repair wound.

Ee was adjusting the mirror on grader when ee pushed hard and the mirror moved causing ee to lose balance and fall. Ee cut left shin and bumped head. Ee was released to full for next scheduled shift but required stitches on the shin.

Employee was striking a bucket tooth to remove it from the shank with a sledge hammer when a piece of metal broke loose from the tooth lodging in the employee's lower right leg. The injury resulted in 6 stitches.

Employee was removing the hose from the Hurricane 755 Industrial Vacuum, when EE was pulling on it the hose came lose the hose hit EE in the face causing EE to have to have 4 stitches above EE's left eye.

Employee was operating machinery walking along side via remote when EE noticed something in EE's eye. Eye protection was being worn at the time. Employee reported to security for evaluation and was taken to medical clinic for further evaluation. Employee had an abrasion on the eye and was treated with medication.

Employee was lifting a rock on the side of the shuttle car to place in boom. The rock tipped up and pinched EE's finger against the mine roof resulting in abrasions and lacerations to the left index finger.

Miner received a laceration between on the left hand between the thumb and pointer finger. The miner was attempting to pry a socket of a impact wrench an slipped. resulting in three stitches.

POWER WASHING PUT THUMB IN FRONT OF NOZZLE TO SEE IF WATER WAS COMING OUT ACCIDENTLY HIT THE TRIGGER PRESSURIZED WATER WAND CUT PAD OF LEFT THUMB

The miner was performing a tail pulley adjustment but not using the company-provided gloves or tools. The adjustable-jaw wrench being used, slipped & the miner's left hand contacted the metal guard, cutting the outside edge. EE was taken to the local ER where the injury was cleaned & ee received 11 stitches. EE was released for immediate return to work.

Employee disconnected a discharge hose from the cyanide tanker under pressure, causing the hose to strike them in the left forearm. Employee suffered a laceration to the forearm requiring 6 sutures.

Employee jumped off equipment. EE jacket got caught and ee fell. **Employer did not learn of injury until after ee quit job on 6/1/18 and started a workman's comp claim**

Employees were replacing teeter tubes inside the hydrosizer. There were filings left inside tubes from drilling out nozzles. While lowering teeter tubes filings fell onto employee getting into left eye. Employee flushed eye and thought debris was cleaned out. On 5/31/18 employee was taken to the doctor and a small fragment of metal was removed.

Production Attendant using a sledge hammer to knock in finish mill doors when the hammer bounced and struck the employee in the face. Resulting in a laceration to the eye lid requiring sutures.

Employee was crossing over a 10" and 26" HDPE pipe. Employee stepped onto the 10" pipe to get over the 26" pipe slipped and right knee landed on 26" HDPE pipe.

Employee received a laceration to right eyelid when the sharp end of a piece of hanging plastic coated metal tie wire got in behind the employee's safety glasses while exiting the 913 scoop the employee was operating.

Employee was using a grinder. Felt something in the left eye, but didn't think it was anything. The next day, May 26, employee went to a clinic because the eye bothered them. The clinic removed a foreign body and gave employee eye drops. On June 5, it was still bothering them, so they went to an ophthalmologist. The doctor found the foreign body was still there, so removed it.

EE was wearing safety glasses & when they removed the glasses they got something in their eye. Safety glasses had some sand on them as well as their gloves. Some sand got into the eye casing an abrasion on the eye. EE received a prescription for the eye.

The associate was performing routine maintenance with another associate on the plant. The injured associate was trying to grab the replacement paddle from the other associate when EE over-extended self causing pain in EE's lower back.

EE was assisting in installing bucket cylinder to linkage. A crane and sling were being used to pull cylinder forward to align. EE noticed a piece of plastic covering bore of cylinder and tried to remove it. This caused the sling to slide up, swinging the cylinder and EE's hand was caught in pinch point.

EE was walking and tripped, EE fell on EE's face and broke EE's nose and rt. cheek bone.

Employee was adjusting curtain while roof bolter was tramming into entry. The drill hit gob/rock & shifted striking employee in chest with the T Bar. Employee has broken ribs & collapsed lung.

Employee was tightening a pipe when hand slipped causing left pinky to be smashed. This injury resulted with a broken pinky and stitches.

While replacing an oil filter in the fine crusher plant, employee struck hand on a pipe causing fracture to right little finger.

IE beating dust out of pinner steels with a 1' wrench when wrench bounced back and hit IE in forehead resulting in laceration needing 3 sutures to close.

A fully trained miner injured left middle finger when using a cobra drill to install supplemental roof support. The employee got finger caught between two drill steels resulting in 4 stitches. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was cutting conveyor belt with utility knife with one foot on frame rail flange and other on conveyor frame. Foot on frame rail flange slipped causing employee to cut themselves on the finger.

Maintenance EE was replacing a flow divider for the mill hydraulics. EE loosened the hose for the flow divider and hydraulic fluid splashed ee in the face and went under safety glasses and into eyes. EE flushed eyes and was taken to the ER. ER flushed eyes again and prescribed prescription eye drops. EE returned to work with no modified duty or lost time.

Employee was tramming a supply motor around a curve, the motor derailed causing EE to bump chin on the dashboard of the motor. EE returned to work next scheduled shift and worked until pre-scheduled vacation of 8/21/2019 - 9/03/2019. This office was notified on 10/07/2019 that during this time EE had surgery on 8/21/2019 to correct TMJ, making this a reportable injury.

EE was performing work under a vehicle and due to the limited space, EE was required to remove hardhat. Upon exiting EE lifted EE's head and struck head on the bottom corner of an open door. Results were 6 staples on top of EE's head. No restrictions or loss time.

Employee was using a pneumatic impact wrench to repair equipment. When air was supplied to the wrench, the front facing exhaust stream of the wrench stirred up debris which was blown into the employee's eye.

Employee was using a hammer and drift pin to drive inserts out of a crusher head nut. Employee missed the pin and struck the back of EE's right hand. EE required five sutures to close laceration.

Employee was unloading a D11 cutting edge out of a pick up truck when the employee slipped and fell forward striking forehead on the cutting edge. This resulted in several stitches on forehead.

Employee was jack hammering when some of the dust went into EE's eyes and the back of EE's neck causing a chemical burn to the neck.

Laborer was holding lower part of a pallet that separated from its top part and the laborer tried to position pallet so it would sit flat on pallet's stand. A forklift operator set pallet down before laborer moved hand away from pallet. Laborer's right index finger was pinched between pallet and pallet's stand. This caused a laceration to finger resulting in 2 stitches.

2100 screen was fully locked out/tagged out, when four employees were changing the belt on the screen. Injured employee's right hand got caught between the belt and hopper when they were sliding the belt in.

Employee was installing new impeller on a pump when right hand was pinched requiring three stitches.

IW was roof bolting. IW was holding the bolt with the plate above hand and just above the stationary portion of the jaw assembly. As the IW fed the bolt into the hole, the bolt caught on a ledge in the hole causing the bolt to bend smashing the IW's right little finger between the bolt and stationary portion of the jaw assembly.

Driller was lowering core tube retraction tool (also known as the overshot tool) down into the cased hole. As the driller was returning the overshot tool to its resting location, EE inadvertently tripped hydraulic lever to the "up" position, rather than the "down" position, which pulled the driller's arm upwards.

Employee was removing the saddle block sleeve when contacted by a bolt resulting to an injury to the forehead. Employee was seen by site responder and nurse practitioner, and then brought to hospital for further evaluation where medical treatment was provided to wound.

Injured employee was a passenger in a Dodge truck mantrip when it lost control and struck the left slope rib/steel set. The IE's left shin/knee contacted some metal causing a laceration which required 4-stitches.

While EE was re-entering the scoop, for balance, EE placed right hand /arm on the operator deck side board. EE's arm slipped, which caused EE to lose balance and strike mouth against the machine's bell resulting in a chipped tooth

Employee was drilling hole to install ground support, when hole intercepted previously installed rock bolt. Upon contact, the machine stalled, causing it to move upwards suddenly, striking employee on left upper lip. 5 stitches received.

While removing a piece of rock employee pinched finger causing laceration.

While helping the welder spread out a tarp for protection from the rain, Miner was splashed in the face causing a small metal shaving to get into the left eye. Miner did not immediately seek medical attention but later had it removed by a specialist.

Employee struck finger on access door to chute.

Employee was installing a buggy snub anchor when the employee pinched left middle finger between the bolt plate and the bolt causing a laceration that required sutures.

Exposed sharp edges. Lack of safety behavior. Unavailable nylon zip tension tool.

Employee changing sprocket on high wall drill when boom on mechanics truck extended casing EE's left hand to be pinched causing laceration to pinky finger on left hand.

Ee was riding service hoist when it came to an abrupt stop. Employee flexed knees and ankles to take shock. Resulting in fracture to metatarsal bone in left foot.

Employee was walking to the mantrip when another employee called them. Employee swung around and as they turned the right hand hit a bent out rib strap causing a laceration to the webbing between the pinky finger and ring finger. Employee received three stitches.

Victim was trying to tighten a hydrolic hose. EE stepped up to arm of rod handler, rested EE's hand on the black of the cylinder while it was separated. There was miscommunication about what to lower. The whole cylinder got lowered instead of the tram. Top block smashed EE's resting hand.

Employee reports back pain. Employee was lifting a 100lb bag to fill a super sack. Employee was in a car accident several years ago and says they get the pain about 3 times a year.

Miner was cutting corrugated vacuum hose with a box knife and struck right hand with the knife blade cutting through the glove and causing a cut to the hand. The cut resulted in the miner receiving 7 stitches.

A contracted truck driver was loaded and getting ready to leave our property when EE noticed EE's front hub cap was missing. EE knelt down to check EE's wheel seal. While getting back up EE hit EE's head on EE's truck mirror leaving a cut in the side of EE's head. EE was taken to the hospital where they put 5 staples in EE's head. EE immediately returned back to work.

Employee was stapling poultry netting to a pallet. The board EE was stapling split, EE slipped and punctured EE's left wrist with the staple gun.

Employee was manually closing a door on a chute. The door did not close completely and kicked back. The handle of the door pinched the employee's finger and fractured it.

Cutting tape off a hose and cut right thumb

while bolting top, drill steel hung, bumped rotation, steel flew out & struck left cheek. Employee had stitches & returned to work on the next regular scheduled shift.

Plant manager was assisting employees with driving in a bushing on an excavator bucket. The plant manager was using a 20 lb sledge hammer to drive in the bushing. The next day the plant manager felt pain in the back and hands. Their hands also started to swell.

Maintenance Tech was completing work order to install safety chain on railing when cutting a chain with a grinder. Grinding wheel began to fail and pushed the tool into the workers ungloved thumb.

While stepping across a pipeline 42 inches high, employee slipped, striking head upon the pipe flange, requiring sutures. Employee was not scheduled to work after this day because it was the last day of a two day shutdown job.

putting things down on a railroad tie, other employee dropped crowbar on IW left hand resulting in a laceration. IW received 8 stitches

Operator was changing bit on the drilling rig, when the bushing slid down the hammer & pinched skin on right little finger between the bit and the bushing. DR cleaned wound and applied superglue. The regulation is vague on this being a reportable due no stitches being used, this delayed the reporting of injury I received verification from MSHA on the nature of this treatment.

An employee was cleaning the 2nd compartment of a ball mill, when it began to turn. The employee turned, and slipped and fell, while getting out of the mill.

Individual was placing a sump pump near ball mill 4, placed hand in a pinch point. Resulted in smashing left index finger.

Employee crawled into the duct of Line 3 scrubber to remove a baffle plate. EE gloves got muddy while crawling into the duct. EE removed right glove to get a wrench and flashlight from pants pocket. While repositioning self ee hand struck one of the baffle plates causing a laceration on one finger.

Installing fan blade on D10T tractor cut left thumb joint with fan blade

2 Labors and skid steer operator were installing French drain around portal sets. Labor was holding fabric told the operator to back up while that was happening labor started to stand up while operator was tilting bucket back and pick hand between bucket and wall.

Hand Placement

Employee stated that EE was assisting another employee carry a piece of 6in aluminum water line to install it. while sliding the water line onto the structure it got stuck, when the other employee pushed it, it came loose smashing EE's hand in between the two joints of water line causing a laceration to the middle finger.

EE had finished a power move and was advancing the back up curtains. EE opened a utility knife and made a cut in a curtain. EE had the open knife in the right hand and reached to pull the curtain down with the left. The left middle finger came in contact with the open blade causing a cut to the center knuckle which required 4 stitches to close the wound.

Injured was using an electric jackhammer to remove hard pan material from S-106 feeder in the hical tunnel. While using the jackhammer, the injured felt pain in shoulder. The injury became reportable on 6/8 when the doctor ordered physical therapy.

Maintenance/changing on dredge cutter head

Grinding on round shaft, grinder kicked back, struck left leg. Needed 11 stitches.

Right ring finger was caught between core tube and drill rod.

EE was working on a CH4 monitor on a Joy miner (3rd shift). While kneeling down next to the miner, a rock fell hitting EE's left shoulder. This caused EE's face to hit the pan on the side of the miner which caused a small cut just above the left eyebrow. EE was taken to the hospital where EE received 4 stitches to close the wound. EE returned to work on the next scheduled shift.

While rebuilding a valve a board the valve was resting on moved causing the valve to fall. One operator tried to catch it and the valve pinched EE's finger between it and the rim of a sump resulting in a cut to the middle finger of EE's right hand. EE was treated with seven stitches and released back to work with no restrictions. EE returned to work and finished EE's shift

The employee smashed finger, received 7 sutures

Miner was pulling a slope board at the face, a chunk of Gilsonite hit the board and flipped it into the air causing it to contact the miner in the jaw.

Pulling strap off top of bolter and strap cut thru glove into left thumb.

Employee reported that while picking up a rag off EE's tool box, a drill was on top of it. The drill fell and the employee tried to catch it resulting in a small puncture wound to EE's palm

The Mechanic was cutting out a seized through shaft from a Kenworth differential. The Tech was above it when ee was cutting, then got under it to see where else needed to be cut. As the Mechanic was getting out from under, the cut broke free and the driveline swung into the Mechanics Left Cheek

Employee was working on a metal bracket and was trying to move it into position to lay out the bolt holes. The metal bracket slipped off the edge of the underlying channel and pinched their right little finger between two pieces of metal. This was reported on 05/13/2018.

Drill steel came out of the hole, struck the drill boom then glanced into the employees face, causing a laceration to lower lip. Wound required stitches to close.

Employees was cutting tape for pull cord for Mill reclaim tunnel belt 1 with a utility knife and cut EE's left minimus "pinky" finger which required sutures.

We have contracted GMS to help with set-up of our new longwall. One of their employees went to the return to use the bathroom & didn't have any toilet paper so they used a knife to cut a shirt to use instead. They cut the left thumb trying to cut the shirt to use for toilet paper & got 3 stitches. They returned to work their next shift & missed no time.

Employee was chopping rock and smashed finger. Employee failed drug test during the accident investigation and was terminated.

EE was cleaning out 805 screw with scoop, wind started to gust and material was blown into the EE's eye. EE was wearing wrap around safety glass at the time. Abrasion to the left cornea.

Tightening bearings on base bolts on the trunion after tightening brought arm back touching kiln causing burn on arm.

Injured was opening L-400 feed screw gate with a pipe wrench to adjust material flow when EE felt pain in lower back. Incident was reported on 5/11 and medical treatment was requested on 5/17 when condition didn't improve. Injury became reportable when physical therapy was ordered on 5/31.

EE was helping unload material from a semi-trailer. EE went to pick up some dunnage used as spacers for the materials and it was nailed together so ee pulled up hard and the nails gave way easily and the 2X4 hit ee in the lip. EE cut lip, so ee went to the doctor and received 3 stitches. There was no lost time or restrictions put on ee. EE healed nicely.

Employee hit their head on low clearance beam. Was seen by a Dr and was able to return to full duty work with no restrictions. Employee returned to Dr on 7-11-18 for lagging symptoms and was able to return to full duty no restrictions, but was placed in physical therapy.

Drive belts on the secondary crusher twisted. In an effort to straighten out the belts, employee caught right pinky finger between drive belts and sheave.

The injured employee climbed up the concrete forms to handle the concrete pump hose. When the pump was shut off the hose kicked causing the employee to fall and fracture clavicle.

Employee was cleaning off a catwalk with a hose, and knelt on the catwalk, with EE's left knee resting on a approximately 3/4" size stone. This resulted in swelling, which was later diagnosed as bursitis.

Individual did an improper release of a drone, resulting in a laceration from propeller on the tip of right thumb.

Employee was removing hydraulic line on gate actuator and nut on hydraulic hose hit employee in the mouth and chipped the Left Front Tooth. No other injury sustained, No Restrictions. Came back to work that day. Needs to get tooth repaired on 5/15/2018.

EE flushing a (lime) line with water. EE loosened the clamp on the hose, stepped to the side, tapped, & the line broke free spraying the EE with hydrated lime. EE was treated at the facility. EE requested professional advice on 5/11/2018 and as a precaution the EE was issued a prescription to avert potential infection.

Employee was moving a 55 gallon drum next to another drum and pinched 2 fingers (left hand) between the barrels. Employee sought medical treatment at a local hospital. Both fingers were x-rayed, neither is broken. Left pinky finger was lacerated: 2 stitches.

Employee was holding a piece of angle that was being removed from the ceiling. The piece to be removed was in the process of being cut by a coworker. As the cut was being completed, the piece dropped down several inches and caught the individual in the arm causing a laceration.

Employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt and the knife slipped and cut them on the right thigh. 5 Sutures were required.

Employee was drilling a hole for a roof bolt when an undetected piece of rock fell striking employee's lip resulting in a laceration and a chipped tooth.

Employee was grinding, felt object in eye. Flushed the eye and headed back to work. Eye became irritated. Employee was taken to doctor and evaluated. Object was removed from the eye and antibiotics were prescribed. Employee returned to work; no restrictions.

Employee stated was bolting in the 2-left face, ee looked down to adjust drill pod, when ee looked back up at the mine roof to see if adjustments were correct a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking the back side of the ATRS and hitting ee in the face causing a small laceration to the upper lip.

Maintenance worker had been cutting, welding, and preforming regular maintenance duties throughout the day. Employee was perspiring and used sleeve to wipe perspiration from cheeks. Few minutes later EE felt like eye had something in it. EE washed eye out, but eye was still irritated. Took employee to Doctor. Eye was scratched. Rx given to prevent infection.

Employee was removing belt structure. Employee could not rotate fully and inadvertently threw belt structure rail from left hand onto right hand.

Awkward body position, Vibration from impact wrench causing loose materials to move around

Miner dropped a screen panel onto forklift forks and lacerated their leg down the shinbone. Laceration approximately 6" in length.

Used razor knife to cut plastic strap off box and cut right forearm.

Employee was removing sump pump using overhead hoist and side pull chain and shackle. Side pull chain became slack and shackle slid down overhead hoist chain pinching employees hand between thumb and pointer finger causing laceration requiring two stitches.

EE was placing a beam on top of next line shield to be recovered. The beam came in contact with above roof dislodging a rock. Rock struck EE on top left forearm causing laceration. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, mining systems may have been a factor, miner proficiency may have been a factor.

Employee was driving the stinger out and a mantrip was coming in the mine when the mantrip caught a cable and pulled it down striking the employee on the head. Employee received a laceration above EE's left eye EE received 4 stitches to close the laceration.

EE installing grout in hole when grout came out above hole and got into left eye. EE was taken for medical attention and was prescribed a prescription medication for irritation. EE remained full duty.

Employee was assessing maintenance work being performed on the dredge. Employee stepped on a piece of unsecured expanded metal, which was covering a hole in the dredge normally covered by the pump. The expanded metal shifted under the weight and employee fell, causing lacerations to the arm, back and leg. The laceration in the leg required stitches.

While working on screen conveyor at lime shed ee tried to catch a falling piece of pipe, that had been hit by manlift above ee to keep it from hitting another employee. Pipe slipped through ee hand causing laceration next to thumb.

Wetting down muck pile in 5200-206 ramp, rock came out of rib striking left forearm, laceration to left forearm

Miner cut forearm on sharp rock on lower part of pillar. Miner was walking between Simba drill and pillar, lost balance, and reached out to rib to steady self when left forearm made contact with a sharp rock.

VICTIM WAS DRIVING A HAUL TRUCK. A ROCK GOT HUNG IN THE TAIL PULLEY OF CONVEYOR #3. VICTIM PARKED TRUCK AND PROCEDED OVER TO CONVEYOR #3, WHILE WAITING TO SHUT DOWN TO REMOVE THE ROCK FROM CONVEYOR #3 A ROCK FELL FROM CONVEYOR #4 HITTING VICTIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

EE was helping at the dragline, while removing the sheave ee's hand was caught in a pinch point and the hand was cut and ee received stitches.

While removing 9 5/8' bottom hole tooling support wrench the driller started raising wrench while helpers were in position to assist the wrench off of tooling to deck. The wrench tipped and helper two removed EE's hands as wrench started tipping in casing. As wrench tipped helper one's left ring finger was caught between wrench handle and casing.

Emp #1 was operating a ramcar & was parked behind a miner. Ramcar lights were off while ore was being loaded. Emp. #2 was driving another ramcar in reverse, approaching the miner with trailer lights off. Emp #2 didn't see Emp #1 being loaded behind the miner & bumped Emp #1 ramcar. Emp taken to Er per request. Prescription given for pain. Emp. back to work with no restrictions.

Assistant Mill Operator was sitting in the control room when the operator tried to stand up and momentarily lost balance. Operator went to catch fall by putting hand on a shelf which had a wrench with a sharp edge on it. The operator cut the palm of right hand on that wrench resulting in seven stitches to close.

Loader operator was dismounting the front end loader and fell to the ground when ee lost footing stepping on the last rung of the step falling to the ground and landing on left elbow and lower back.

Employee ran truck onto side of berm and allegedly strained EE's neck and was released to work. On June 13th EE was reevaluated and given restrictions that would not allow EE to perform EE's regular job. As a result, the injury is being reported within 10 business days of it becoming reportable.

Ee on nights was walking across deck of track hoe. Hatch on the deck was left open from previous maintenance and was shadowed. Ee stepped through the opening, fell, injured left elbow, left leg. Leg continues to have pain in the thigh area; ee was referred to physical therapy on 08/17/18 making this reportable for treatment. Ee continues on full duty.

An Employee was using a hammer to pound a pin while building the a longwall tail drive. The hammer slipped out of the users hand and glanced off of the pan line and struck another employee above the left eye causing a laceration. 12 stitches to close.

Grease on handrail, causing employee to slip and fall. Broken wrist.

While stacking stone on a pallet a sharp piece broke off falling cutting the employee on left leg just below the knee. EE required 7 stitches at the local emergency room.

Employee was using a high torque wrench to tighten right hand segment bolts on Unit 326. The wrench slipped off the nut, driving the employee's left hand into the side frame causing a laceration to the left ring finger.

Employee stated that they were working on the parallel A belt motor reducer. EE was holding a wrench in place while another employee tightened the bolts. The wrench slipped off the bolt and smashed EE's right ring finger between the wrench and the frame of the belt head.

Employee was on knees working on a water pump at the wash-out. When they stood up, the right knee popped. Employee continued working thru the day but the next day it was swollen. The doctor said the ligaments were OK and gave employee a Cortisone injection.

Employee was placing a pulverizer wheel onto a shaft, the wheel slipped pinching employee's finger causing a laceration

Miner put a new tire on a rim. Miner was filling up tire with air. Miner took air hose off the valve stem and tire blew. Tire struck miner on arm and face.

Employee struck Hand against equipment

Employee was checking to see if the water hose was in the 11 ball mill feed-line and it was not. The air lance was in the feed line instead, EE grabbed the water hose to put it inside the 11 ball mill feed line and the water and sand started moving around started pulling water hose out felt sharp pain and noticed the hand was bleeding.

Employee allegedly tripped while walking to the office.

Utilizing a bar to tighten clamps between pump and bottom of silo. When employee let up on the bar the clamp snapped and bar hit chin.

Employee was standing 15 feet away from a crusher counterweight while a hook and crane were being used to manually rotate the counterweight. The hook snapped and a piece of the hook flew approx. 20 feet down and at an outward angle, striking the employee in the left forearm. Result was a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

Employee was cutting FCT belt when the utility knife slipped and cut right thigh.