Mining Incidents in November 2018

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the No. 7 entry of the 5 North intake at crosscut 73. The fall is approximately 15' long, 8' high and 10' wide. We are in the process of bolting the area.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the old 6 North Mains #1 Entry between 8-M and 7-M. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 25' long and 6' high. The fall was likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues.

The Yazzie pit is an inactive part of the mine, last coal mined in this area was approximately 2010. There are currently no miners with exposure in this area. A supervisor passing in the area, noticed smoke coming from an outcropping and determined that it wasn't extinguishable in the 30 minute time frame.

The n coder for VFD drive motor failed in hoist motor.

The Winifrede Slope hoist was removed from service due to a knot being found in the hoist cable. The cable was repaired and the hoist was returned to service.

An underground 2yd. loader in use, a hydraulic hose burst spraying fluid on the running engine causing fluid to ignite. Employee shut loader off, turned master switch off, hit fire suppression, left area, shut auxiliary fan off to work area, called mine dispatcher to report & stated could not confirm fire was out. Mine was evacuated, MSHA hotline was called to notify.

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED INBY SPAD # 7073 IN THE #8 ENTRY RIGHT RETURN AIRCOURSE ON WEST SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 90'X20' AND FELL ABOVE ANCHOURAGE.

An employee was letting car warm-up after scheduled shift, when the car caught on fire and could not be put out by the employee. The local fire department was called to extinguish the fire.

The elevator at Patterson Creek portal was out of service due to the governor cable malfunctioning. The cable and sensor were cleaned and the elevator returned to normal service.

A Roof Fall occurred in the Main West #2 Entry, in the intersection of Crosscut #18. The fall is 20' Sq. with 1' to 5' of top falling. No-one was injured or entrapped. No Ventilation was interrupted or blocked. The Fall was Dangered-Off. Timbers &/or Roof Jacks were set to prevent access till the area can have new Permanent Roof Supports installed.

The drum on the hoist was out of sync with the hoist statistic screen. The hoist was re-programmed to the proper settings.

The air compressor used on hoist for pinion and accumulator is also used to aid in dumping stench. Valve was left open on stench manifold and compressor would not keep up creating air loss on the pinion brake, which faulted the hoist computer.

4900-132 Ramp - Mucker 2-11. Miner was operating LHD; mucking out heading when the LHD caught fire. The fire suppression system was activated and miner withdrew from heading and called the No. 3 Hoist. The mine was evacuated.

The Main Slope Hoist was kicking out due to an incorrect position on indicator. Adjustments were made and put back in normal operations at 10:30 p.m.

While cutting out a broken liner on the SAG2, a rubber lined "pulp lifter" began to smoke and caught fire. May Day was called, plant evacuated. The fire exceeded the 30 minute time frame, MSHA notified by phone. Fire put out by rotating the mill and spraying with water. No injuries, minimal damage.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the intersection of cross-cut #7, entry #6, of the 3B7 Panel at an unknown time on November 14, 2018. The roof fall is approximately 11 feet high. Entries approaching the fall measure 18.4 feet, 17.5 feet, 17.9 feet and 17.6 feet wide.

An unintentional roof fall occurred at TG-4 xc 88. This roof fall occurred in the primary escape way #2 entry travel road.

5 South #3 escape facility hoist was inoperative for a time due to a faulty up over travel switch blowing a fuse. The fuse was replaced and problem fixed.

IGNITION - occurred on 9 section in the No. 1 entry while installing a rib pin on the third row of bolts. Ignition lasted 4 to 5 seconds and was extinguished with one fire extinguisher.

Miner was trapped in an elevator, the elevators safety emergency stop activated stopping the elevator car between level 2 & 3. Called elevator company, elevator car was able to move up but not down. Miner was instructed to take elevator to the top floor and use ladder to come down.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 3 East Mains 23 Wall #1 Entry Intersection. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Conditions contributing to the roof fall are adverse roof conditions and the strata shifting.

E-stop switch had water in it causing the cage not to work.

At approximately 8:10, a fire was discovered in the solid waste land fill and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on mainline 16 belt at the number 10 crosscut. The fall is approximately 20' long, 20' wide and 15' wide. The fall has been cleaned and bolted and will be steel set and back filled.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on HG-13 XC 35 primary escapeway, #2 entry travel road.

CO sensor at 50 ton coal bin quit working and unknown to the operator. The operator ran the coal bin empty in order to perform repairs at the drive sprocket for the screw. There was no ventilation in the system and the agitator was not running causing material accumulation at the bottom of the bin. Co monitor failed giving a false reading pre and post explosion. No injuries.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the intersection of cross-cut #17, entry #7 of the 2nd Southeast Parallel at an unknown time on November 11, 2018. The roof fall is approximately 11 feet high. Entries approaching the fall measure 17.78 feet, 17.82 feet, 17.88 feet and 17.50 feet wide.

Employees were using elevator to take tools to top of the 309 silo. Governor switch tripped in control panel and had to be reset by Otis elevator. The car was not able to move while switch was tripped.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in #4 entry of Cumberland West at 30 xc. The fall encompassed the whole intersection and was above the anchorage point of the roof bolts. All approaches to the fall were supported with static support and dangered off.

Loader operator, was stacking material on a stockpile, while traveling up a stock pile with a load, had to down shift, also pulled on the bucket control acidently engaged the auto lift control. Loader was at a slight angle to the right, operator right front tire drove into depresion, caused it to lay onto its right side, was wearing seatbelt, no injuries.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in 4 North entry of the 70 HG section. The fall was 27' long and 12' wide and above the anchorage point of the roof bolts. The upper strata above the anchorage point was broken and soft above the bolt anchorage point. The area was bolted and cleaned up and static support was also set.

A borehole was drilled beneath a pre-existing mine that were not shown on a certified map the previous rooms that were mine. The water pressure apparently eroded the borehole and water began entering the mine. All employees were removed from the mine and this was reported to the MSHA hotline for immediately reportable accidents. No injuries occurred from this accident.

A roof fall was found during weekly examinations on 11/8/18 at 7:30AM at three breaks inby survey stations #1603. The approximate size of the fall was 6-8 feet high 19 feet wide and 60 feet long.

In reference to citation 9161924. A roof fall was first discovered 11/8/2018, the fall area was on the 2 Left off 3 north panel. The fall occurred 16 brk between 5 1/2 and 7 1/2 entries. The fall is approximately 100' Long 18'-20' Wide.

A mine examiner discovered a roof fall along the No. 6 Belt Conveyor at 15 Break between the No. 1 and No. 3 entries. The fall measured approximately 100 feet long x 20 feet wide x 7.5 feet high. There were no injuries and no equipment was involved. Passage of work crews was not affected.

Safety switch on door latch broke and the hoist would not move.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on mainline track 14 at the #34 crosscut. The fall is approximately 16' wide, 20' long and 10' high. The fall has been cleaned and re-supported.

unplanned roof fall has occurred. one break inby the section dumping point.

A hot spot was found on the raw coal stock pile. There was no visible flame witnessed, and the hot spot area was rendered harmless.

On 11-2-18, at approximately 5:20 p.m. a roof fall occurred on the new 3 section set-up in the intersection of the #6 entry. Area was dangered off and both agencies were notified. No individuals were injured.

At 7:55 am the surface operations lost complete power causing #1, #4 and #5 fan to shut down. All miners were evacuated out of #2 hoist.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 16-25 crosscut between the track and belt entries. The fall is approximately 16' wide, 20' long and 10' High. No ventilation or travel was affected and the area has been dangered off.

Mechanic was looking over the hydraulic equipment on a service truck when something failed & struck the mechanic in head above right eye. Mechanic fell back onto the garage floor.

A miner was fatally injured when the miner was run over by the LHD loader the miner was operating underground.

Supervisor pick-up was struck by haul truck, resulting in a fatality.

EE was overhauling Mill #5. EEs were adjusting the flanged ring that sits on top of high side by hand to line up bolt holes when the flanged ring slipped off of high side crushing EE's left index & middle fingers. The end of the left index finger had to be amputated by doctors from 1st finger knuckle to the end (approximately 1").

It was a clear and bright day about 60 degrees. EE, the mechanic was called to the Cat D9R Bulldozer. EE had to replace the track roller cap. EE used a 2 ton Hyd. jack to lift the roller up. After replacing the roller, the jack caused the impact gun to crush the thumb and index finger on left hand.

While removing a wood branch from a feed hopper miner lacerated palm of left hand

Employee was lifting block and felt pain in shoulder

Employee was cutting left sump out of #7 head, cable pulled under the miner. Employee shut off miner and walked up to remove cable a piece of draw rock fell hitting EE on the outside of EE's left foot. Rock was approx. 3' long, 3' wide and 5" thick. Employee was seen in the ED where x-rays revealed two broken metatarsal bones and EE received 7 stitches.

Employee stated was hanging miner cable with the assistance of 4 others when EE re-aggravated a lower back injury. Employee did not work the following shift.

A fully trained miner had changed the blade on EE's knife and set it down. EE then turned away and when EE turned back the blade contacted EE's right forearm. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was operating a Porta Power hydraulic jack. The employee's right hand little finger got caught in the pinch point at the base of the jack handle.

Employee reported the injury on 12/5/2018. Employee stated that shoveling and digging with a shovel made EE's left hand become swollen.

Employee was working on #86 shield. The shields were pulling under automation. As the shearer passed, #88 shield pulled in automatically. The employee's left foot became caught under #88 shield pontoon causing injuries.

Employee hit top of left kneecap on underside of 2nd rung of 5 ft. fixed ladder while climbing to retrieve a coal sample from Kiln 2 under normal operating conditions.

Employee went to the Doctor on November 30 and was put on restricted duty on December 3. Employee was walking downhill when EE slipped, picked up speed and stopped hyperextending EE's right knee. Employee did not go to the doctor immediately.

Employee was assisting to remove a piece of rock wedged between 2 wheels on truck. Removal of the rock cause the tire to explode causing small cuts to the face

After starting DOZ 128, EE stepped back out of the cab and missed the step. EE fell to the push arm and strained right knee. EE continued working until EE had surgery on 12-20-18.

Employee was lifting rocks off of the mine floor and putting them on a conveyor belt and soon after felt a pain and numbness in the shoulder/arm. The belt line is typically around 42" high. EE recently sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a disc herniation and went off work on 12/28/2018 pending surgery.

Employee was traveling in snow conditions, the engine of the fuel truck ee was driving stopped running. After stopping the truck, the employee exited the truck to survey conditions when ee fell in slippery conditions and landed on the right shoulder. The employee continued to work until placed off, missing the first shift on Dec 6, 2018

Operator sustained a fracture to right big toe when a Skidsteer Loader Bucket slipped while the employee was in the process of training coworker on the bucket change out procedure. The bucket which dislodged from the hydraulic lift assembly, dropped approximately 6 inches striking the employee across the steel toe of work boot.

Employee was welding when a piece of slag went past safety glasses and got in left eye.

Employee was kneeled down in front of the unit sub when the cat head arc and a flash blew back burning employees right hand & arm.

When employee stepped out of a tractor, EE stepped onto a piece of 8 inch pipe twisting EE's right knee. Incident happened on 11-28-2018. Employee worked until 2-26-2019.

Operator was changing steel on drill when wrench spun back and hit EE's foot.

The injured employee exited the operator's compartment of a diesel locomotive and stepped onto a board lying on the mine floor, twisting EE's left knee. The employee was not paying attention to where EE was stepping/walking. No regulations were violated and employee was wearing required PPE. Employee is experienced in job.

Employee was in a laydown yard, tripped over uneven ground, and hit ribcage on a rock. EE saw PCP, who didn't have X-rays done, but took employee off work. Employee requested 2nd opinion, was x-rayed on 11/28. X-rays were negative, however, physician did not release to work until 11/29/18. One day lost time.

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EE was helping hang miner cable, when EE felt a pop in upper back.

While thawing ice on a bin pulley, a propane thawing device became entangled, causing the employee to become entangled. Investigation continues.

Employee was operating a 777 cat rock truck and getting loaded by a 992k cat loader. When the loader man dropped the first bucket into the bed of the truck, a big rock hit the truck and jarred the truck driver, causing EE to hurt EE's back.

Operator was charging a battery in a loader and it exploded. Minor burns on face small cut on THE chin. Operator was wearing safety glasses so other injuries were avoided.

Appears operator came too close to the coal edge while running parallel with the coal face. Right track on the excavator sloughed down the coal face causing the excavator to roll onto the passenger side of the machine. Employee was extricated by the emergency response team and taken to the medical clinic.

Operator was moving rock and doing cleanup with a front end loader. Employee was sitting in the seat in a twisted position with the seat belt fastened and looking over their shoulder as they were backing up. Employee attempted to turn back into neutral position at the same time they hit a pothole causing pain in the neck.

EE ran SC on the afternoon shift and called the next day that EE was having back pain. EE was examined and sent for an MRI. The MRI showed a herniation of the same disc EE hurt on 8/01/2016. EE was taken off work on 12/1/2018. This is being reported as an occupational illness due to repeated trauma.

IW was assisting in installing a draw bar on the pump monorail. IW was helping hold the drawbar in place as the trolley was pushed into position. IW had hand on the monorail for balance when the trolley wheel pinched IW's finger.

Pulling lances out of Niro 5 pulling with right hand and was placing left hand under the lance to grab a hold of it, the lance slipped out of right hand smashing the left index finger.

Employee was loading hog wire panels from bundles leaning on rib. After 8 panels had been removed the bundles fell, pushing miner away. Employee was seen by on site medic and referred to E.D. Employee was seen at the E.D. and referred to Occ Health on 11/26/18 and again referred back to Occ Health. On 11/29/18 employee was issued restrictions.

Employee was rotating a paddle blade upwards to align a shaft and set screw when the edge of the blade caught their glove and pulled it into a steel flange fracturing their left thumb.

A shop mechanic was dismounting a track dozer in the shop. The mechanic's foot slipped off a deck step and when trying to catch self the mechanic's left arm got caught between the hood handrail and the hood. This caused a fracture of the upper arm. The dozer steps were clean, dry and in good condition, as the dozer was washed for maintenance.

Employee slipped on ice and injured left leg.

Employee was assisting scoop operator in storing a shield. After EE placed a crib under the shield, EE exited the area between the shield and the rib. The shield unexpectedly shifted and pinned EE's left leg against the rib. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was on a diesel mantrip and ran over a piece of old belt that was lying in the supply road. The belt caught on the tire and pulled employees left leg backwards and bruised lower leg causing a hematoma. On December 13, 2018, doctors surgically drained hematoma.

On 11/26/18 EE was asked to help maintenance employee then said couldn't do it because EE hurt back on 11/21/18. This was at start-up.

While dumping contents in dump truck the truck tipped over and ee bumped head.

Employee was making a shuttle car splice when a rock fell out of the top striking ee on the shoulder, hand and leg. This resulted in lacerations to fingers and a fracture to 5th metacarpal.

EE noticed soreness/pain around pre-existing injury, torn right Achilles tendon, 11-20-18. EE reports inflammation of said injury due to using stairs to access a platform. EE reported injury 11-26-18 and medical treatment at ER & Orthopedic doctor. Diagnosis - tendon not torn, no surgery needed, tendon simply needs to heal. Cast/walking boot & crutches provided.

On November 20, 2018 employee was changing the hydraulic fluid on the Komatsu WA 450-6 loader. EE was standing on the rear fender. EE slipped off the fender when EE backed up too far and wasn't paying attention. EE landed on feet, jarring lower back.

Employee was washing out a crusher tunnel when the employee reached above head to remove some guards and pulled something in back.

While driving the Getman tractor along the travelway, the IE stated IE ran over a rock that was located in the wind row left behind the grader. The IE stated it caused IE to bounce in IE's seat. IE stated IE felt a sharp pain in IE's lower back extending down to IE's right leg. IE continued to work until IE had surgery on Dec. 27, 2018.

At Approximately 2:10 A.M. a miner was loading roof bolts into the back of a tractor. The stack began to fall against the miner's legs pushing miner to the ground and on the way down miner struck face on the back of the tractor. Originally, treated as a first aid, but later diagnosed with a concussion.

The employee stepped off motor at 1D Switch on 9 South Haulage, foot landed on a piece of coal and employee rolled left ankle.

Miner fell through catwalk and struck ground surface. Miner injured left ankle.

Employee was changing screen above coal crusher when employee fell 4 1/2 feet onto to floor hurting head, chest, & back. Employee went to ER & got staples to back of head.

A fully trained miner was lifting a rock when the miner pulled a muscle in lower back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee stated EE was helping remove 60" belt structure from the longwall belt line. As EE was pulling a piece of top structure the employee's feet slipped causing EE to fall backwards. The structure fell on EE's feet twisting EE's left ankle.

I tripped over the fork of a Telle Handler while flying a drone.

Employee was using bobcat and spraying with water hose cleaning under #4 belt. Employee attempted to get off bobcat and slipped hitting their right elbow on boom of bobcat.

The employee was carrying supplies on 6 east Section, when ee finished ee felt a pop in lower back / hip area.

Employee was replacing a roller on a beltline outside. Conditions were windy at the time. Employee was wearing safety glasses and at some point debris went behind the glasses into their eye.

moving a bolter when the back end of the bolter went into a hole and hit EE's right foot fracturing EE's little toe

Employee was pulling conveyor chain over apron assembly when ee felt sharp pain in back and legs.

Employee was removing snow from the patrol pick up truck and suffered a slip when stepping on the running board.

Employee reported incident to supervisor on 11/20. Employee tripped and hit right forearm against air compressor resulting in a torn bicep. Became lost time 11/21, employee worked until 11/21.

The injured employee approached a roof bolting machine in operation on the 4-E Longwall section. As EE approached the machine, the machine operator on the opposite side was lowered the machine stab jack, which came down on the top of the injured employees right foot, causing a fracture. EE was wearing all required PPE & didn't violate any regulations.

The employee was bolting on the left side of the miner, the employee hit the wrong lever and the rib deflector door pinch their arm hyper-extending the elbow.

While hanging miner cable across entry, picked up cable and felt something pop in right shoulder. Employee continued to work until surgery on April 25th, 2019.

A fully trained miner was operating a trail motor when the supplies being pulled came into contact with the 4" air line. The line was pulled down and struck the trail motor and the employee causing a laceration to EE's left cheek. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee struck by end of 30" diameter X 40' pipe while pipe being lifted. Truck had been moved into the work zone to allow for traffic to pass. Truck was not moved away and created a pinch point. Pipe shifted when lifted, striking employee, pinching employee between the pick-up truck and the end of the pipe, fracturing employee's pelvis.

The employee slipped on wet road.

Employee was walking near urea dike and tripped on the ground. The employee say no to receive medical attention. Few days after, EE decided go to to receive medical attention.

Employee working from manlift next to conveyor beltline. As they were leaning on the belt it unexpectedly started up pulling them in their harness away from the manlift.

While fueling haul truck, employee stepped into the parking ditch for the left front tire and fell to the ground. Employee felt pain in right ankle, left knee and left arm.

Employee was entering the battery scoop and struck EE's knee on the valve block.

On 11/15/2018 the employee stepped out of the service truck and felt a pop in left knee. This injury became reportable on 01/18/2019 when the knee became painful and could not bend it without more pain. The Dr. put the employee off work.

Employee was shoveling V wipe at 2B head drive. They had right hand on the belt rail when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and hit the hand mashing their two middle fingers.

Employee exited the water truck and was walking toward the drill. As ee was walking ee twisted ankle on a rock or uneven ground.

Employee was shoveling belt at Brk 7 on the #4 Belt when a piece of draw rock struck them on the top of the head. Employee was taken off work on 11/16/2018 and has not returned to work.

While trying to put the pin back in the cat track on J-main feeder with a 4lb hammer the employee hit the top of left hand. Employee did not start missing time from this injury until November 16, 2018.

Exiting loader, missed last 2 steps of ladder, held on with Rt hand and feet sharp pain in Rt shoulder.

A fully trained miner was operating a stone miner when a piece of pipe was thrown by the miner head striking their left side ribs. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Miner was walking on a decline when EE stepped on a slick spot on the ground. EE's left foot slipped and twisted as EE was falling. This resulted in a left distal fibula (ankle) fracture.

shoveling material in 2 tunnel pain in lower back employee was taken to high point Health physician diagnosed right lumbar strain.

The employee was in the process of cutting the conveyor belt to perform a repair splice. EE lost balance and begin to fall with the open razor knife in right hand. The blade contacted middle finger left hand and required stitches.

On 11/14/18 while exiting the dozer the employee stepped on a lump of marl and twisted an ankle. On 02/25/2020 the employee had surgery on the ankle from injury that occurred on 11/14/18.

EE was servicing the batteries for the ram car. As EE bent down to lift a gallon jug of water, EE twisted causing pain to mid/lower back. EE's doctor gave EE a full release without restrictions until 11-20-18, at which time EE's doctor placed EE on restrictions.

Employee was moving stone when EE pinched EE's right middle finger.

EE stepped off the loader and broke EE's ankle.

Employee was stepping across the man trip lift when EE's left foot caught the edge of the lift causing EE to fall into the shelving along the wall. As EE was trying to catch self, a nail sticking out of the shelf punctured EE's right hand.

IE was setting up to do an alignment on a motor to pump coupling on 5mn xc 25. as ee was walking around the pump skid ee stepped off the pump skid rail, rolling foot outward. IE sustained a fracture to the 5th metatarsal bone and missed next scheduled shift on 11/14/18 making this reportable at that time.

There was a buildup of frozen sand on the rail car door that two employees had to remove in order to properly close the door. After the material was removed, an employee inserted a spud bar into place on the car door and began to pull the bar towards self with a staggered stance. While pulling the spud bar back, the employee felt sharp pain around ankle.

The IE was attempting to pull a LW shield on to the "duck bill" of a shield hauler for transport. A nylon winch rope was hooked to the shield in preparation for pulling the shield onto the bill. As the winch rope was tightened, the tip of the foundry hook hung on the edge of the bill. The IE reached in to free it when it suddenly slipped from the bill striking EE in the chin.

As the employee was bending over to lift a jack pipe on the NE road, xc 104, ee felt a pain in lower back and down left leg. The doctor's assessment was a lumbar strain which should be treatable with therapy. EE began missing work on 11/13/2018. EE is expected to make a full recovery.

Throughout the day when working ee felt calf muscle giving out. When ee stepped into truck to leave at end of work day, ee heard a pop and felt intense pain.

Was prying a loose rib. When the rib came down it fell towards the employee striking employee on the right knee.

High winds started ladder tipping, ladder was caught by Rail/cattle guards. EE was standing in the vicinity and claimed ladder hit EE's hard Hat as it tipped.

Injured employee was cleaning on the 5th floor of the Preparation Plant. EE started pushing a cart loaded with pieces of metal when EE felt a "pop" in the left side of the abdomen. EE was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia on 11-16-18. EE didn't violate any rules or regulations and wearing required PPE and is properly trained.

Plant operator slipped while washing work area with a water hose causing a left knee bruise/contusion.

While exiting the scoop EE twisted left knee, tearing the meniscus. EE went off work 12/3/18. EE is scheduled for surgery 12/27/18.

The injured employee and another employee were moving a large piece of plate steel. The injured employee dropped their end and the plate steel struck their leg and landed on their foot.

Employee was walking, slipped on snow/icy steps of office.

Alleged: On 12-2-18, we became aware of employee alleging incident on 11-11-18 where employee claims employee pinched a finger handling grader cutting edges. Employee sought medical care on 12-2-18 for an infection in the finger. Treated with antibiotics. X-ray on 12-11-18 showed a fracture to finger tip. No treatment advised for fracture.

Miner slipped and fell twisting knee and resulting in bruising of leg and arm.

Employee was climbing into the front end loader when they fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the concrete. The fall caused a concussion and a laceration which required 7 staples. The employee can't remember what caused the fall.

Employee was installing metal stopping panel and was pushing against roof and dislodged a piece of rock which struck them on the nose.

The becket at the end of the suspension cable slipped off the equalizer pinning the employee's lower leg against the hand rail resulting in a stable fracture of the tibia and a tear to the acl

The injured was working assisting others in removing a belt take up system. EE bent over to move a section of the tum table and felt a burning in the abdomen. EE was seen by a physician on 11/16/18 and was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia that will result in surgery to repair.

A piece of draw rock fell from between the last row of bolts and the 2nd from last row of bolts in the #9 heading. The rock struck the employee on the left leg resulting in a broken leg.

Miner picked up a rear end for a rubber tire four wheeler and felt a pop in their lower back.

Quarry foreman was inspecting the crusher plant from the ground and attempted to scrape the head pulley on the 2A conveyor belt with an 18 inch pry bar. Pry bar got caught between the upper belt and drum pulling EE's right arm into the pulley area. EE's arm was trapped and had to be extricated by Fire Dept. EE transported to hospital by EMS.

Associate claimed to have fallen out mobile office and striking the metal steps that were not yet put in place for use, associate entered office by stepping across from steps that were placed 30 inches from office entrance until surface was leveled and ready for step placement, associate claims EE forgot and exited the office falling between the office and steps hitting left side

While oiling equipment a piece of rock from a blast hit the employee in lower back. Employee started missing work 12/11/2018.

Employees were placing a 200lb steel plate on a structure, the plate slipped off and fell 15" striking employee's left foot just behind the steel toe portion of their boot.

Mechanic was bent over using a hand held needle scaler to clean the bucket on a loader, when they stood up they noticed there was pain in their back. Mechanic was saying that when they breathed they felt pain in their back.

Employee stated that when ee was attempting to pick up a stopping block ee twisted and felt a pain in back.

The employee stated as EE was trying to get the 4-North belt back under the skirting when the bar EE was using slipped out and struck EE across the face. EE sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a fractured left zygomatic bone and a chipped left front tooth and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as a Lost Time Accident.

Unauthorized use of propane torch on operating head pulley (Conveyor). Pulley contacted torch and employee was contacted by head pulley. Extremity cut resulted with bone fracture and multiple stitches.

Employee was on knees on top of an overcast, shoveling spilled coal onto the conveyor belt when they felt pain in the lower left abdomen. The employee continued to work until 11/27/2018 when they went off work for hernia surgery.

Employee turned around to walk and slipped and fell. Employee has continued to work since DOI of 11-7-18. They started to miss work on 6/13/2019 due to having surgery to their wrist.

Walking to work area, Ee attempted to step over caution tape. The tape hooked on the heel of boot, causing EE to fall on leg.

Employee was doing maintenance, reached down to pick up an air tool and the air hose came loose from the tool, striking the employee in the face and the eye, knocking off hard hat and glasses.

The employee was helping spot a rib bolt when a rock rolled out of the rib and struck EE behind the metatarsal guard of EE's boot. The rock punched a hole in the top of EE's foot that was too deep the clean, so the medical facility did not clean it right away. This prevented stitching of the wound.

Employee stated that employee strained lower back when left foot slipped while loading blast holes.

IP was mounting dozer and was pulling self up by the hand hold when EE felt a "pop" in EE's right elbow. MRI revealed partial thickness tear of radial bicep tendon. Cannot accommodate restrictions with regular tasks resulting in a lost day injury.

Employee was working on a blast pattern loading holes with 50 lb. bagged ANFO. Employee reported feeling like EE had thrown back out and upon subsequent medical evaluation, it was discovered EE had a mild compression fracture of the T-12 vertebrae.

IE was moving the portable crusher by remote control when a small piece of metal broke from an undercarriage roller and struck abdomen. IE transported to hospital where a 2nd piece of metal was found in abdomen from 20 yrs ago. Dr decided newer piece of metal could remain but recommended removal of older piece for fear of working into bowels. Dr removed metal, not sure which piece.

Employee and a buddy had a 4' x 5' door propped open in order to get a 3" air pump into the return. When they finished the employee was trying to close the high pressure door when it slammed on the employee's right hand causing a dislocated right thumb and laceration.

While assisting another EE in lifting a banding cart, EE felt pain in their back.

Dismounted loader to cut off conveyor at stop button panel & slipped in mud, having same level fall. Left knee hurting, so taken to ER. Diagnosis left knee pain - given ace bandage, medication & told to elevate & rest. Released for 11-7-18.

Employee was performing task of flipping the chute gate at the finishing screen to re-direct material onto another conveyor.

Was cleaning the catwalk on conveyor 107A, EE fell and broke arm.

While changing horizontal pin in the F28 Longwall employee was lining up the eye of the clevis, when the relay bar kicked up catching left foot between the bar and the side of the shield. Employee was diagnosed with a sprain to the left ankle.

Miner became caught between rubber tired personnel carrier and rib while machine was moving.

Employee was shoveling material onto the 901 conveyor belt and felt a pop in the left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

While pushing a miner drum out of the scoop bucket, the employee stated that EE laid EE's arm on top of the back rest and as the scoop drifted back, EE's arm slipped of the back rest allowing EE's arm to get caught between the backrest and the coal rib.

While loading Rail on car, the rail slipped out of the clamps. When the rail hit the ground the rail bounced striking EE on the foot.

Haul truck operator notified supervision of eye irritation, an EMT responded and flushed eye, employee thought the debris was out. Before next shift, employee reported irritation was worse, went to the ER, was given a prescription, and taken off work 2 shifts.

While the employee was doing pre-shift on the 2 yd. UG. Loader and as EE lifted an engine compartment lid it slipped out of EE's right hand and when it fell closed the lid pinched EE's left index finger. Seen site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were negative and no sutures were required, however restrictions were issued due to the loss of finger nail.

A fully trained miner was hanging a miner cable when a piece of rock struck left hand pinching it between the cable handler and the rock. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved. NOTE: Employee did not begin missing work until 11/08/18.

Employee was straightening a 6' roof bolt to complete the installation. The bolt spun and employee twisted back.

On 11/3/18 employee stepped up onto a wood deck and felt a pop in the right knee. Was seen by site medic and ER - was issued a full release at that time. On 11/20/18 employee went back to the doctor as EE stated the knee was still bothering EE at which time restrictions were issued making it reportable.

Employee was attempting to move a vent tube along side the fullface miner when the loading machine hit the tube and pinched the employees right index finger between the tube and the rib protector causing a laceration.

Employee cut arm between tailpiece and scoop. Employee pushed tailpiece up edge of scoop bucket and caught arm on scoop deck.

Employee stepped onto the corrugated metal strap attached to the side of the miner, when the step buckled downward causing ee to fall toward the machine. Employee struck left knee against the miner. EE received seven sutures.

Drilling a hole for a rib bolt when glove on left hand caught the drill steel rotating the glove around the steel and lacerating employee's little finger. This resulted in sutures

Employee was changing rollers on the slope belt went to pull old roller out from under the belt and hurt back.

Employee had the engine hood cover up as EE was servicing the Lo-Trac, when the engine was started the vibration caused the door cover latch come out allowing hood to fall on employees right hand causing fracture to hand.

Employee was kicking at an obstruction with EE's left foot and struck EE's knee against the spill board of the 24 belt head. The employee was able to perform EE's work and was scheduled for an MRI on 12/12/18 and was kept out of work until EE sees an orthopedic doctor and is therefore off from 12/12/18

Fire Boss bumped IE's head on a pipe; later in the shift began to experience vision issues, i.e. spots/floaters. IE had a broken blood vessel in the eye which in turn caused a torn retina. It appeared to be a result of the bump to IE's head. IE had laser surgery to repair the retina on 11-2. IE has unrelated existing retina pathology in other eye.

Employee was installing a roof bolt and inadvertently engaged rotation while hand was on bolt. The bolt caught on glove and ee cut hand and fractured right thumb. EE started missing work on 11/2/2018.

The IE was assisting with hanging hog panel on the coal rib. The IE reached for a bar to help hold the hog panel up and a piece of rock hit EE in the left knee.

Employee was pulling on a chain when EE felt a burning pain in abdomen area.

Opened the kiln door to take pilot light out and dust blew out the door and into eyes

Employee was drilling the hole when a portion of the coal rib rolled out behind the line curtain. The very end of the rib struck them in the left calf causing their leg to buckle and they rolled the left ankle. Employee did not receive the blunt force of the rib, only enough struck them to cause the ankle to roll. The rib did not hit the ankle.

While dismounting the Komatsu D375 dozer, the Miner slipped from the push arm causing them to fall and break a bone in their hand on the ground.

The injured miner was assisting a co-worker in throwing the flop gate at a head drive chute when the chain ratchet that was holding the gate came loose and allowed the gate to strike EE on the right side of the head. As the gate struck the injured miner, it knocked EE into an adjacent object causing EE to strike the left side of EE's head.

Miner put ladder into a hopper to unplug frozen sand. Miner had fall protection on. Before standing on frozen sand the area was 'tested' with sledge hammer. The area gave way & miner fell 3 ft. Miner's rt knee hit the hopper causing bruising. The miner grabbed ladder to help arrest fall causing a strained rt shoulder. Miner completed shift & was examined the next day.

While replacing a thermocouple on the preheater tower, a nearby air blaster activated causing the employee to be hit in the face with hot air.

Employee was using a small sledge hammer to knock a roller loose so the conveyor belt at crusher could be lowered to remove excess material. Employee missed roller and struck conveyor frame with right hand cutting and fracturing right ring finger.

slipped on ice, twisted left knee.

A mobile maintenance mechanic was repairing a hose in a haul truck's engine compartment in the underground diesel shop when the hood of the engine compartment accidentally shut, landing on the mechanic's left ankle.

Employee was assisting the labor crew with manually moving electrical cable. Employee was attempting to manually carry a section of electrical cable when the cable tightened and pulled the employee to the ground causing right knee pain.

EE climbing into cab of Wagner ST8 and felt pain in abdomen. EE diagnosed with hernia on 1.9.19, treatment/surgery is pending at this time. EE placed on restricted duty on 1.9.19.

Miner was engaging the manually operated locking pins to secure the bucket on a skid steer. When EE initially pushed on it the handle got stuck. EE applied more pressure when it broke free the handle pinching EE's finger, fracturing it.

Miner was walking across an illuminated flat working surface of the mine located at the equipment parking area while greasing the equipment. In doing so EE stepped on a rock which resulted in EE twisting EE's right ankle. Reported the next day and was sent for medical evaluation which placed EE on restricted duty.

Employee was collecting solids down in the underflow launders when felt a sting in lower mid back. Employee didn't report the injury until 12/05/2018.

Slipped on ice, snow, uneven ground.

Employee was lifting a 3 gallon bucket of oil onto loader bumper. As they were lifting, their feet got stuck in mud causing them to lift & turn their back simultaneously. Minor pain rest of day. Next day they said they could hardly move. Went to ER and off work since that day.

Miner was lifting hood on fuel truck for pre-operation inspection and back gave out while attempting to lift hood.

EE was helping 2 other employees pull the slack out of the Amsteel rope they were placing around a sheave wheel in order to pull a conveyor belt back together when EE experienced pain in EE's lower back extending down EE's left leg.

Employee tripped while walking and was diagnosed with an unspecified bruise on ee right thigh. Employee requested restrictions limiting ladder use for mounting mobile equipment at assessment.

Compressor hose fitting struck employee in the face resulting in mandible fracture

Miner was shoveling sand spillage from under tail of conveyor and felt a sharp pain in lower back radiating down left leg. This resulted in a muscle strain which induced the sciatic pain.

Injured was roof bolting. As ee swung the boom to install the rib pin, the boom hit leg and twisted ankle. A fracture was found in ankle upon review of the x-ray.

Individual sustained fractured left fibula and injured right shoulder after being knocked off a barge into the river. Coworkers state the individual was hit by a cable on the left leg, which knocked EE down into the water between two barges.

Employee was operating a come-along to position a D11 dozer blade stabilizer into position to connect to the machine. Come-along was improperly rigged and the chain was on the safety latch and broke free and stabilizer fell onto employee's right foot.

Conveyor belt stopped on sand line. Operator reached past guard to pull belt trying to free operation. Operator did not follow lockout/tagout procedure. Operator got right hand caught between conveyor belt and head pulley. Right pinky received 8 stitches and ring finger has fracture on bone at tip of finger.

Employee climbed surge bin to adjust gate flow. During process of adjusting the nut, employee fell approximately 8'. Employee was not wearing fall protection. A ladder and man lift were also available for use. Employee has been trained on fall protection.

Pulling on wrench to tighten jam nut on bucket elevator tensioning bolt. Strained cartilage in chest.

While unloading drill pipe from the drill truck, the miner was lowering the drill pipe to the ground using a chain. While lowering, the drill steel slipped within the chain causing EE's right little finger to get caught between the steel being lowered and another piece of drill steel on the ground.

Employee was attempting to use three points of contact when exiting the loader and missed the hand rail causing them to balance and fell about 5' to the ground injuring right upper thigh. It is believed that they broke their femur bone.

Employee slipped and fractured left ankle.

EE was cleaning screens and one of the screens fell off the box it was on and the EE reached out to catch it. EE felt a pop in the right bicep.

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut bolts out to allow for welding. When the bolt was cut, it fell hitting the employees shirt sleeve, rolling down EE's sleeve between EE's welding glove and right wrist.

EE was shoveling a buildup of gravel underneath of a conveyor, ee hurt back when turning to dump shovelful.

Employee was bending armored cable and strained upper back.

Employee slipped and fell on marked wet surface causing EE to break left elbow.

Miner was hauling material underground when the load shifted and struck the miner, injuring their shoulder.

Employee was rolling a CO2 bottle using a cart dolly down an incline ramp by the preheater elevator when EE slipped and landed on EE's right knee and shoulder. Shoulder did not get better over time, and doctor placed EE in sling/light duty on 11/29/2018.

Employees were using starting fluid to clean equipment. They lit the starting fluid with a torch and the can fell, was punctured and landed in the fire, spraying the employee and burning EE on EE's face and arms.

Employee slipped on a patch of ice in the Administration building back parking lot while stepping out of their personal vehicle.

Employees were using starting fluid to clean equipment. They lit the starting fluid with a torch and the can fell, was punctured and landed in the fire, spraying the employee and burning the employee on face and arms.

Employee fell from ladder while performing maintenance activities. The fall resulted in a ruptured disc in EE's back which required surgery.

Mechanic reported back soreness on 11/7/18 after placing motor into bracket and was seen by site medical with first aid treatment. However, on 11/15/18 had follow up with site medical with work restrictions prescribed and follow up evaluation with back specialist ordered.

Employee attempted to remove a fuel fitting while the fuel truck rolled away from the work area. The fuel hose became taught and the fitting broke loose, striking the employee.

Employee was cutting V belt with utility knife, as the belt cut the employee utility knife cut EE's left hand.

The employee was attempting to splice two pieces of soft waterline together with a hose mender. EE felt a "pop" in right shoulder as EE was pushing one end of the waterline up onto the hose mender. EE worked with this condition until treatment was needed on 12/20/2018.

EE pulling on concrete pumping hose and felt pain in groin area. EE diagnosed with hernia.

Employee slipped while getting out of the Cat loader and slipped to the ground causing pain to left knee

EE was climbing off of a water truck ladder. As EE took last step down to the ground EE felt uneven ground and immediately grabbed for the ladder. EE felt a pop in lower back and stabbing pain. EE was taken to clinic and diagnosed with a strained back.

Miner states they were shoveling rock on the day of the potential incident. At the end of the shift, the miner stated they felt some discomfort on the left side of their back.

Employee was closing hatches on a sand truck, when ee stood up ee twisted straining lower back.

Employee was shoveling rock from on top of sump. Employee went home and reported soreness in back the next day (11-5-18).

EE was tasks to dig out 9-1A screw. When digging out EE was using a shovel. On the backstroke EE hit the I-beam with EE's hand and the shovel. EE heard and felt a crackle in EE's hand. The EE sustained a fracture to EE's thumb.

EE was pulling out dust collector cages/bags from dust collector compartments for three hours. When finished EE felt an irritation in EE's lower back. Monday morning EE was sent to the doctor due to increasing pain. On 11/05 the doctor gave EE restricted work duties. On 11/06 EE was seen by the doctor who decided to put EE off work until a follow-up appointment the next week.

Technician was driving a track pin in because the track press didn't push it in all the way. While hitting the pin with a sledge hammer, a flake of metal flew off the pin and stuck in the Tech's left hand.

While operating a Komatsu HD785 haul truck during loading operations, a large rock fell from the Komatsu PC3000 backhoe that was loading the truck. The rock struck the tail end of the truck bed causing the front of the truck to bounce on the ground. The miner jammed leg causing discomfort to back and leg.

Lack of PPE, assistance. Smashed finger and cosmetic surgery to fix nail.

Alleged rough load event, back pain

Employee was removing a pry bar that had been wedged between the handrail and crusher platform when the crusher lid was opened for repairs. When EE grabbed the bar and pulled, it sprang back shoving EE's arm against the crusher and injuring EE's left elbow.

Employee was trying to clear air lines that were plugged with material. EE was pulling on a hose to remove it when EE lost EE's footing and fell. When EE fell EE's left knee struck pipes that were on the ground. EE's fall resulted in a contusion on EE's shin and a possible meniscus tear in EE's left knee.

EE was using a airless paint sprayer to paint a building. As the EE was cleaning the nozzle, EE accidently pulled the trigger while EE's right index finger was in front of the nozzle, causing a laceration and getting paint in the wound.

Employee was on the office porch. As ee walked to the door, ee fell injuring left ankle. The injury was evaluated by a doctor and initially diagnosed as a strain sprain. An MRI was performed to confirm and showed a fracture to the talus bone. The results from the MRI were reviewed with doctor on 12-13-2018 and resulted in classifying this injury as an MSHA Recordable.

Crew was working to pour concrete for a new conveyor tunnel. Towards the end of the pour an employee noticed that concrete had run into EE's rubber work boots, came in contact with EE's skin and began to burn the skin.

Employee was tapping a finish mill liner over with a ball pin hammer when a shard of metal broke off striking ee on right knee, causing a very small cut. EE thought ee was fine but swelling would not go down. Employee was taken for Xray on 12/7 that showed imbedded metal in right knee. Antibiotic given. Ortho referral to remove the metal. Placed on restrictions.

An employee claimed to receive a rough load from the first dipper.

The EE was working on a haul truck from a step ladder. EE stepped from the ladder with left foot and left the right foot on the rung of the ladder. This twisted EE's left knee and EE heard a pop. EE was unable to put any weight on it. EE was diagnosed with a sprained knee and was put on light duty until further checkups.

Original document submitted 11/29/2018. Employee injured lower back while installing a coupler using a sledgehammer.

Employee was picking up the center chute for a screening unit. When the employee picked up the unit, the employee suffered a left shoulder strain.

Employee was getting into a Bobcat XL 3400, when EE's left foot slipped out from under EE on slick salt. EE's left foot slide under the chassis of the vehicle striking EE's left shin on the chassis creating a small cut and bruise. At the time of the incident the employee refused medical attention. The cut was cleaned and bandaged at the mine site.

hydraulic jack fell on employees foot behind steel toe

EE twisted knee when EE slipped and tried to catch self.

Material fell down chute and struck employee in the head while attempting to install impact rubber.

Employee was removing a pipe from the manifold. EE felt a pop in shoulder. Employee continued to work under normal conditions with no restrictions from doctor exam on 12/10/18. On 12/26, employee had an MRI conducted. Results came in on 1/10/19 that has now diagnosed a shoulder injury and restrictions have been implemented by doctor.

EE twisted right knee when exiting piece of equipment on 11/26/2018. EE remained on full duty following medical evaluation and testing. EE will receive surgical treatment on 5/24/2019 and will be released to restricted duty on 5/25/2019.

EE was repositioning drill station of the twin head roof bolter. EE swung the drill station ee had gloved right hand resting on the hand hold on the underside of the operators canopy. Canopy came in contact with a roof bolt plate that was not flat against the roof due to uneven roof and the plate cut the 3rd finger of right hand requiring 3 sutures to close the laceration.

Miner was lifting guard under tail drum of VSI and heard a pop in their back, followed by pain.

Employee was helping to install a ladder that had a hinged section. When one of the bolts was removed the upper section hinged down knocking their hand into the side of the ladder and pinched their right thumb.

EE was in the powder mag loading stick powder onto the blasting rig when ee tripped on the banding of an empty pallet near the pallet of stick powder ee was loading from. EE fell, causing ee to roll R ankle. Employee continued to work through shift, telling supervisor at the end of shift and requesting to see Occupational Nurse.

Welder #2 was cutting a strip of steel loose from the rear of the girder cutout. The strip of steel was cut loose & allowed to free fall uncontrolled, approx. 7'-8' to the ground, where it fell over and struck the work platform & broke it loose from the girder. It caused the ladder that Welder #1 was standing on to topple over, and fall approximately 8'-9' to the ground.

EE was moving channel iron in tight conditions by self. Getting in a hurry in cold conditions not thinking of the proper lifting techniques. Lifting from below knees ee felt the strain in groin area. EE realized ee should have received help with the task. EE failed to follow lifting procedures and proper ergonomics. Follow up training on policy and procedures.

EE and another co-worker pulled mesh to the kobota for them to take it to the heading in 22AX. When arrived at 22 they got out and unhooked the mesh, got back in the kobota to park it. EE then proceeded to walk to the JLG lift when groin started hurting on the right side.

Employee stated they believe the haul truck had a rough load event

Employee was cleaning out a feeder shoot on the plant. While clearing out a tree root, employee brushed up against the shoot and cut arm.

EE picked up a cone and felt pain in EE's abdomen when sitting or bending over.

Employee did not hear the horn while backing up and hit the shovel bucket softly.

The employee was walking down a set of stairs when employee felt a pop and pain in right knee. The employee went for medical treatment on 11/26/2018 where employee was placed on restricted duties.

An employee was taking slack out of a chain that was attached to a hook that was welded on a scoop bucket. The chain was ran through a continuous miner head in an effort to pull the head out. While reconnecting the chain to the hook, the miner head shifted causing the chain to catch the employee's left index finger between the hook and the chain resulting in a broken finger.

EE was pushing bolts. When lifting the bolt in the back to push it with the jackleg. As EE was lifting EE's shoulder started hurting. Now has a sharp pain in shoulder.

After climbing stairs to plate presses, employee was standing on landing, the employee used EE's hands to gesture inadvertently striking the hand rail with EE's little finger of EE's left hand. Employee reported injury but refused medical attention. The next day the finger had swollen and changed color, employee was taken to family clinic. A fracture was found via x-ray.

A mechanic was changing a shank guard when it slipped and struck the tips of an employee's fingers.

Employee dropped a piece of square tubing on EE's right foot resulting in a fracture to the small toe.

Team Member was cleaning the screen chute by hand. While unloading rock out of 4209 discharge a large rock shifted and hit the back of Team Member's right hand. Originally first aid only. Team Member did not seek medical treatment until 11/26/18.

At the beginning of shift, the equipment operator fell while walking to the pit bus resulting in a fractured left elbow.

Big rock fell from the shovel bucket and landed on dove tail of haul truck. Bouncing the truck.

Employee felt soreness in lower back and reported it to the supervisor. Went to the doctor for medical treatment and requires physical therapy.

On 11-15-2018, employee reported pain in lower back while lifting and carrying crusher liners. On 11-16-2018 employee was medically evaluated and put on restricted duty.

Employee was using a hand held grinder with guard in place on grinder and gloves on hands when the grinder slipped out of EE's right hand and landed on top of EE's left hand.

EE was working on a screen deck assisting in the installation of gum rubber at the feed end of the screen. The EE tripped, fell backwards and on to their wrist, causing a fracture injury.

Employee working in screen 2 area was rearranging empty pallets. EE felt pain in right bicep / elbow. Most likely the injury was a result to shifting the empty pallets. This didn't turn into a lost time accident until 12/26/18.

Had a bar stuffed up in the bin trying to dislodge a boulder. The bar slipped and ee jammed left shoulder.

Employee was walking back to work station from lunch. EE was struck on hard hat by a rock while walking under the 3 division jaw belt. EE felt pain in neck and upper back. EE was taken to med center for evaluation.

Employee was cleaning product from the ground in a congested area with a skid steer loader. The loader bucket caught the cement pad jerking the equipment. EE's right index finger was pinched between the controls and a cross beam.

EE was traveling down stairs of the dry plant transfer tower. When EE got to the bottom EE slipped on the last step, caught self and wrenched lower back in the process.

Two employees working together to prepare a lift with an electric come-along. Injured employee guiding body of come-along to position the lift. Employee advised the control operator to lower the chain. The control operator in error lifted the chain causing right hand of other employee to get caught in a pinch point. Hand caught between chain/body of come-along. Rec'd 5 sutures.

Employee stepped off loader and twisted ankle. Did not feel pain or observe any swelling until EE took boot off at home, but a "near miss" was reported at work. EE later went to doctor and was awarded light duty.

EE was changing screen in screen #5. As EE was attempting to exit the area EE set right leg to side and felt pain in knee. The pain immobilized use of right leg and EE needed assistance to vehicle. EE was escorted to ER by spouse.

Employee was operating the 532 Loader, and attempting to bring down a section of overhanging material. When the overhanging material broke loose and fell into the bucket the rear-end of the loader lifted off the ground then came back down abruptly. When this happened employee was jolted up and down in the operator's seat.

EE was roof bolting in the No. 1 entry. EE stepped on a piece of draw rock. The draw rock cut through the bottom of EE's boot. EE received a laceration on the bottom of EE's foot. EE received 3 stitches to the bottom of EE's foot.

Employee was trying to open a circulating line on T-6, in the process of swinging the maul they missed the valve and struck their right middle finger between the handle of the maul and a safety rail.

Contractor employee was loading belt structure onto a trailer. As ee stepped off of the back of the trailer onto some uneven floor, ee rolled ankle. Contractor employee is placed on restricted duty.

Task was to change leaf springs on a lube truck. While adjusting jack stand height, adjustment tube slipped and caught the right thumb of the tech. Minor laceration/nerve damage.

Employee Struck by Pallet with Product transported by Forklift. Employee's left ankle was struck causing sprain that required medical attention. Ankle was put in a boot and Employee was put on Restricted duty with medical follow up in 6-8 days.

EE was pulling/dragging a heavy blower down a ramp, it got caught up, EE continued to pull until the blower came loose and hit their knee.

Using a hammer and not wearing the proper hand protection, employee struck thumb which needed stitches while the employee was performing a maintenance task.

EE using sledgehammer to dislodge frozen material from feeder, sledgehammer ricocheted back, hitting EE right foot, slamming the foot into the side of the feeder.

The affected employee pinned foot between a flange on a spool piece and an I-Beam fracturing the metatarsal bones on the right foot.

Associate was removing driftwood from between barges and dock string

Employee was moving some rocks around and felt a strain in the back. As the week progressed, EE reported that the pain started to get worse and EE could feel it in the leg.

Miner was reaching for the emergency stop cable on the bagger mesh conveyor which was at waist level just a few inches away, and as ee started leaning sideways at the waist ee felt a sharp pain in lower back. There was no physical contact with equipment, tools, or bagged products.

EE was walking around 4B Belt Head and slipped in wet rock dust. EE tried to catch self and reached for the tailpiece resulting in a dislocated right shoulder.

A shoulder injury occurred causing restricted duty on a mobile maintenance employee. The technician was pressure washing a blast drill when EE stepped into a sampling port on the drill deck. The technician tried to catch/brace self thus causing injury.

Employee went to tire shop to retrieve a mounted tire on rim. EE rolled wheel and tire over to back of service truck when trying to lift tire into bed of truck EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

The employee received burns on their wrists and back of neck when they came in contact with cement dust off of dust collector bags during disposal.

An Employee was walking towards their car, the area was muddy causing them to slip. The employee tried to tighten and tense their body to keep themselves from falling, and started having stiffness. The following day, the employee states they started having pain in the left lower back.

Low back strain-R side-occurred while pulling/jerking on pallet jack lodged under pallet, felt a sharp pulling in lower back. Not immediately reported, thought they could work through it. To medical first aid at 3PM (ice/massage/heat/biofreeze) advised rest on reg. sched. Days off. Sched. With MD on 11/05/2018 when pain cont/ Placed on light duty with pending f/u.

Employee was exiting the 400 Track Dozer. When EE went to step around the opened cab door EE's right foot slipped off the platform and EE caught self with both hands on the cab door. At this time employee felt a slight strain in the lower back.

Employee was walking towards the lube truck and slipped. When EE slipped, EE hit the left shoulder on the back bumper.

Employee claims left leg slipped behind them while exiting the restroom. Employee claims left knee made contact with the floor. Employee stated that there were no physical hazards present. Employee did not seek medical attention until 12/24/18, and provided a work restriction form on 12/26/2018.

Clean up on B ball mill washing material from behind mill, employee stepped back into an open launder (grating removed) stepping 2.5' down spraining ankle.

Employee was greasing the cubex drill. employee slipped and fell

Employee was engaged in operating a portable hydraulic jack. When they and their partner found that they did not have the right size jack, they placed a large nut between the unit and the equipment housing to act as a spacer. When they powered the unit, the nut shot out striking the employee in the right index finger

Employee was in the process of tossing 5# extension cord up one level on dragline and felt pain in left shoulder.

EE operating haul truck underground and felt pain in right arm and hand cramped on steering wheel. EE placed on restricted duty after medical evaluation.

Employee was removing the dust fan housing from the top of the dust collector when they felt pain in their lower back. They sought medical attention on 11/13/18 and is currently on restricted duty.

Mud and water dripped into employees face and eyes causing eye to become agitated.

Employee was using a breaker wrench and it snapped off and struck underneath employee's PPE and cut employee's cheek.

Employee was cutting holes in the bottom of a plastic tool bucket with EE's Leatherman knife to drain water out. The knife slipped and EE cut EE's hand.

EE was passing material inside a vessel when material dislodged and struck EE in the head. EE was wearing a hardhat and using all proper PPE for the designated work. The material caused a small laceration and received medical treatment that resulted in 5 staples to close the injury. EE was released and returned to work the next shift.

Employee was walking diversion ditch and was climbing onto the berm and slipped and fell on right thumb.

An employee was attempting to disconnect a 4 inch hose secured by camlock fittings. The employee opened the ears and was attempting to disconnect it by holding onto the hose with both hands and wiggling it off. Once the hose came free, the end of the hose hit the employee in the mouth, breaking a tooth.

Employee was walking on ice and slipped and fell. Employee was taken to ER on 11/29/18 to be evaluated and was released with no findings. On 12/7/18 employee was still in pain and was taken to an Orthopedic where a hairline fracture was found on elbow.

The employee ascended a set of steps. All the employee remembers is picking up hardhat at the bottom of the stairs and realized head was hurting. The employee had fallen and does not remember where and how employee fell. The employee suffered a concussion.

Running crane for employees so they could remove head nut on mantle and felt particle in their eye

Employee using air lance to clean bucket components prior to change out. Dust entered employee's eye. As day progressed it continued to irritate.

Employee was trying to remove a piece of rock wedged between two wheels on truck. Removal of the rock caused the tire to explode causing facial lacerations.

While on break, employee placed EE's left hand into EE's pant pocket. The employee's left middle finger caught and the employee heard a snap. The diagnosis was acquired mallet deformity of the left middle finger.

Employee was loading blast holes when employee slipped and fell and landed on left elbow.

EE was using hand & a metal ruler to remove a broken soap dispenser mounted with adhesive to a glass mirror. While prying the dispenser away from the mirror, the glass broke & cut through the EE's Level 5 cut resistant gloves ee was wearing. This resulted in a laceration to the two middle knuckles. EE received 4 stitches & was released to full duty with no restrictions.

When tightening a bolt on a liner with a pneumatic impact gun a piece of microscopic debris went under EE's safety glasses, lodging in the eye.

Employee was loosening bolts in the continuous miner gear case. While pulling on ratchet, the ratchet slipped striking ee in the forehead causing a laceration.

The employee was hanging ventilation curtain when some roof material came down and hit the employee. A piece of roof material hit the employees right foot and fractured the employees small right toe.

Employee was using a cutting torch. EE removed EE's glove to clear some items out of EE's way. EE passed EE's hand between the torch and the work bench causing a 2nd degree burn to the back of EE's hand.

Conveyor was moving heavy rock and became obstructed and stopped. EE was shoveling off rock to free the obstruction and strained abdomen. Employee went to the Dr. on 11/28/18 and was not restricted. EE will have another medical procedure on 12/12/2018 to diagnose the medical condition. The medical notes do not note that incident is related to work at this time.

Employee was cutting a rag with a utility knife to cover face from wind and didn't have gloves on. The knife opened up and cut employee's right hand.

Employee had a seizure

Employee was reclaiming high voltage and snagged left ear on a piece of wire mesh that was hanging from the mine roof. The cut ear required 9 stitches.

A rock splitter assistant failed to communicate clearly that EE was beginning to flip over a rock slab, the lack of communication caused the operator to keep EE's left hand in a position that did not clear the rock slab's fall path. Thus, the operator's left ring finger was clipped by the rock slab, necessitating 2 stitches and an x-ray that turned out negative.

Employee reports lumps on wrist

Individual was breaking up frozen material and ice while sitting in a bin when a piece broke free and landed across EE's knee bruising the knee and ligaments.

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee went to turn Lo-Trac around and struck a pallet of Brattice Blocks, one of the blocks struck left thumb causing laceration resulting in sutures.

The employee was repairing a shuttle car cable. While cutting the old splice away cut EE's left index finger. The employee received 8 stitches.

Employee was removing cardboard container from powder magazine used to transport pallets of explosive. EE decided to cut it for easier transport to trash bin, in doing so EE's utility knife slipped causing a puncture to left hand in palm area below thumb. Seen site medic, referred to ER two sutures were required no restrictions issued making this a medical reportable.

EE was cleaning out the wind box for Mill #3. The wind box is a tight area. The EE got a cramp in left inner thigh. The EE exited the wind box and started walking off the cramp. The EE decided to shake left leg and caused a muscle strain to left inner thigh. The EE wanted to be transported by ambulance to ER because EE said it hurt too much to walk.

Laborer was pushing rock on chopper and another laborer thought hand was clear and engaged chopper. Injured employee's finger was smashed between chopper blade and stone. EE was wearing gloves. Gloves did not have a cut on them, but smashed left thumb.

On 11/23/19 around 4:05am an employee was loading powder in 1292 when a rock fell off of the face striking them in the left forearm. While reaching out to prime a hole a 1.5 x 2ft x 4 thick rock slid off about 6-7ft from the face striking the employee in the left forearm causing a 7cmm laceration and deep tissue contusion requiring 14 sutures.

Employee was using a shovel to push a piece of ore. The top edge of the shovel slipped off of the ore and the employee lost balance and fell, jamming arm/shoulder.

miner stung by bee on neck.

WALKING ON PLATFORM, PIECE OF GRATING MISSING, STEPPED INTO OPENING, STRIKING LEFT KNEE AND LOWER LEFT LEG ON GRATE.

Felt pop in elbow while pushing rubber stripping into place

The injured along with another were in the process of changing a tire on a 6 person diesel personnel carrier. They were in the process of loosening the lug nuts on the wheel when the 4 way lug wrench came off the nut allowing 1 arm of the wrench to strike the injurer's gloved 5th finger of EE's right hand between the wrench and fender resulting in a laceration requiring 3 sutures.

Mechanic was installing access door on the BMR when trolley beam moved striking mechanic on the right side of head.

A fully trained miner was holding a hose while another miner used a knife to cut the hose. The knife slipped and cut the employee on the right hand resulting in 3 stitches. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

One inch cut on left hand while removing keeper for chain connecting link with pliers. When they pulled back, the link struck the left palm causing a one inch laceration. Due to the location of the cut, the doctor thought it best to place four sutures to keep it closed/help it heal.

Employee was cutting a piece of 1/2" thick ceramic tile when the tile became wedged between the tile saw blade and the base.

Employee sustained an injury when attempting to loosen material in a chute with a pry bar. The employee reported the event, but requested no medical attention until 1/10/2019. Clinic visits and follow-ups with specialists revealed an injury requiring surgery. Surgery performed on 3/5/2019. Employee released 3/6/2019 with restrictions.

An employee was washing their hands in a bathroom sink. When the employee reached for the faucet the employees right hand contacted the bottom edge of the soap dish that was mounted near the sink faucet causing a one inch long laceration on the employees right knuckle. Four sutures were received.

The employee was attempting to line up and repair a broken water line when EE slipped with a pry bar injuring shoulder.

Employee was hooking up can setter and slipped and hit finger causing injury. Original accident happened on 11/14/18 and continued to work. EE did not seek medical treatment until 11/20 and then was released.

Employee was unloading beams to place on a scoop when one unexpectedly shifted and pinched the right middle finger, causing a laceration. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was prying a hinge bolt from the clamping section of a Hazemag crusher.

Employee was stripping wire. Knife slipped. Thumb was cut requiring 1 suture.

Employee states was sampling Raw Mix through a rectangular opening. The employee was holding the cover to keep it aligned and it came down and pinched thumb.

EE travels the air ways ee was in the process of walking to the date board to date up. EE was watching were ee was stepping with head down and when ee looked up ee came into contact with a piece of draw rock that was hanging down. It injured nose and left eye. EE was taken to the hospital were ee was treated and released.

The employee was plastering a concrete brattice. While moving the bucket of plaster, the employee dropped the bucket and the plaster splashed into the employee's right eye. The employee worked the remainder of shift. On 11/20/2018 the employee's right eye was red and slightly swelled. The employee received medical treatment for the eye injury on 11/20/2018.

Replacing overhead LED high bay lighting fixtures, the ee was lifting the light fixture when they felt soreness in their lower back. EE was sent to medical provider and medial treatment was provided.

EMPLOYEE WAS POKING WET CLAY OUT OF THE ROLLER MILL FEED BIN WHEN EE STRUCK EE'S LEFT LITTLE FINGER RESULTING IN A FRACTURE

Miner was starting shift and traveling to work area on the dragline bench with company pickup. EE slid into a parked grader with tail lights on, on a well-lit bench. Miner struck EE's face on steering wheel required 2 sutures on in chin one in lip. Miner was permanently suspended due to violating policies.

Employee was disconnecting a 2' hose when the hose came apart and struck EE in EE's left hand resulting in 6 sutures. Employee did not miss work.

While working on repairs on No. 3 Elevator in the drying plant, a piece of dirt/rust got in left eye. Rust was removed by ophthalmologist and given prescription eye drops.

Employee was skinning a cable in the outby area of South Mains when the knife slipped and cut employee's left thumb.

Stripping electrical wire with utility knife. Cut left hand with utility knife.

Employee was loading dust line onto a gen and was struck in the head by a coupler.

Employee was shoveling along belt when a piece of rock fell and stuck EE on the back of EE's hard hat.

Employee was clearing a walkway area and tripped striking head against a grease tank filter

Working on shuttle car while attempting to line up tensioner bolt on a level wind box when the box shifted and caught EE's ring finger between the box and compartment. No work was missed as a result of this injury.

EE was working on the jaw of the crusher and was holding a piece of it while coworker was fastening bolts when EE's leg slipped out from underneath EE and EE then fell on right leg and knee. They did have the system on Lock out tag out.

The employee was operating the sand truck and pulled over to inspect the level of the sand hopper and employee's right small finger contacted a sharp piece of metal on the dump truck body. Employee's finger was lacerated and required sutures.

Employee was using a hammer to change a tooth on an end loader bucket. A Small piece of metal chipped off the tooth and lacerated their right thigh. Two stitches were needed to close the wound.

The employee left the control room of the plant, while walking through the plant the employee stepped on a floor drain. The drain cover came off, employee's foot went in the drain. The employee twisted left knee & struck it on the plant floor. Upon going to the doctor on 11/20/18 employee received a compression sleeve for left knee & will be scheduled to physical therapy.

EE was lifting a metal plate onto a screen during a maintenance project. As EE was lifting the plate the employee struck the side of the equipment and pinched EE's hand. EE was diagnosed with a small fracture in one of EE's fingers, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

An over sized rock was stuck in the bridge of the MBC. EE tried to remove the rock out of the bridge. When pulling the rock out EE's left hand slipped off causing it to fall back into the bridge and smashing EE's finger. EE worked until 11/23/2018. Is when got surgery in finger.

Employee was cutting belt to make a splice when EE's knife slipped and cut EE's leg.

While cutting a conveyor belt for a splice, the knife slipped and struck the employee in the leg, causing a laceration requiring stitches

The employee was stepping of the mine sump pad and slipped when they made contact with the ground surface. To prevent from falling they held onto a hose reel and sprained their lower back.

Pinched pinky finger on left hand between two rocks.

Employee stated was hanging curtain when EE slipped and fell into the rib cutting hand on a pie pan. Employee received stitches.

Employee was helping move a piece of 8" pipe when EE's pinky finger was pinched between the end of the pipe and a valve body. Employee received a laceration that took 7 sutures to close.

The employee was using a disc grinder to grind on a belt rail. The grinder kicked back and cut their chin resulting in a cut that required stitches.

Employee was in the process of changing a head pulley on the return conveyor belt. Despite having a sling around the shaft, when the mounting bolts were removed the head pulley shifted and employee's left hand was pinched between the pulley and framework. Employee left index finger suffered a laceration requiring 4 stitches.

Miner was changing tire on four wheeler when the jack suddenly fell over while under load smashing miner's hand between frame of machine and jack. Resulted in sutures.

The employee was trimming a wooden wedge to plug a leak in a tailing line. The knife cut completely through the wood and lacerated EE's hand. EE received six sutures to repair the wound.

Employee was walking near river bank feeling with foot to determine edge of bank. Once employee felt employee located it employee knelt down to feel with hand the ground gave way and employee fell about 10 feet.

Employee was working on a manlift crimping wire compression lugs with a battery operated crimper, tool slipped employee reached for it accidentally pressing the trigger with EE's left hand and getting EE's RT index finger caught in between causing a 1" laceration to the inside of EE's RT index finger.

Employee was swinging sledge hammer to put plug in mill shell. The employee reported general soreness in right shoulder the next day. On January 22, 2019, the employer learned that employee commenced physical therapy.

Employee was struck on the top of right hand by a roof bolt resulting in a laceration.

EE was using a pry bar when it came into contact with EE's chin, causing a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was switching a manual valve with sledge hammer and struck the protruding metal valve handle with EE's finger while swinging the hammer. Incident treated as a first aid. Employee went to personal physician (on own) and verbally informed the company on 11-19-18 of a fracture and prescription for antibiotic.

Employee #1 and employee #2 were installing a (non-pressurized) new high pressure shield hose. Employee #1 had ahold of the end going into the shield block and loosened grip for employee #2 to push the hose in. The hose came out of the block and hit employee #1 in the face, causing a laceration.

The employee had completed shift and was walking to the mantrip. A scoop that was operating approximately 350 feet away struck the track causing the track to shift and a cross tie then struck the employee causing a laceration to the small toe on the right foot. The employee received three sutures to close the wound.

Employee was changing the cutting edges on the Komatsu wheel loader. EE was loosening the nuts with an air impact wrench. When the 3rd nut was being removed it loosened and bolt became loose in cutting edge. Employee raised left hand to keep bolt from spinning. The sharp edge of the cutting edge cut thru the leather glove and cut EE's middle finger on the left hand.

While a 385 Excavator was loading a 745 CAT Haul truck, a rock est. 500-1000 pounds rolled over the truck bed. The passenger side hand rail, a stair tread, and a hose bracket were bent. No damage to the operator cab. Employee refused post accident drug and alcohol screen, left the site without notice prior to end of shift, and later resigned via text msg.

Employee was cutting tie wraps with a pocket knife. When the tie wrap broke the knife slipped and cut (L) middle finger.

Employee was trying to set a bushing in the frame of a miner. Employee stated they held a long handled sledge hammer up against the bushing as another employee would strike injured employees sledge hammer. As the employee swung, they hit the frame of the miner and it deflected and hit injured employees wrist causing a fracture.

Employee tipped a underground haul truck while making a turn. Employee hit EE's head while exiting the vehicle resulting in a laceration that was stapled at the hospital.

Employee was using a hammer, striking a back-out hammer (a punch hammer), when a piece of metal broke off the punch end, striking leg.

Pinched Finger in tool requiring 7 stitches.

Injured hit self in the mouth with drill steel chipping front tooth out.

Employee was stripping cable and came into contact with a utility knife through the employee's glove. Employee received 4 stitches.

Employee was climbing ladder that leads to mix tank platform. Foot slipped and employee tried to keep from falling by grabbing fencing - Hand was cut on fencing.

An employee was travelling in the outlying area, got out to check something on their light vehicle, then tripped and fell approximately seven feet down a hill side. They struck a cactus and received abrasions on their torso and a laceration on their hand that required stitches.

Yesterday around 4:30pm ee was working at the pole barn on the 60" MEC splitter along with another ee. They were splitting a stab into smaller workable pieces. The conveyor was started pushing the slab forward into ee pinning ee between the slab and the frame. Resulting in bilateral hip, contusion and left hip girdle strain as well as arthralgia.

Employee walking down 10 belt, when EE struck EE's head against a roof bolt, causing EE to chip EE's front teeth.

Employee was walking from the office to vehicle at the end of shift when ee twisted right knee.

Employee was cleaning rocks from around a tail pulley through the guard. The employee decided to remove the guard while the belt was moving. EE reached in to remove rocks and pinched EE's finger in the self-cleaning tail pulley.

The employee was walking down three (3) steps to the concrete basement floor. As the employee was stepping from the last of the 3 steps to the basement, EE caught heel on the last step or the left foot slipped and EE tried to catch self to keep from falling which resulted in an injury to the left ankle.

While stripping a metal jacketed wire, electrician received a cut from metal jacket requiring 4 stitches.

Employee was tightening bolt it spun and lacerated finger.

Employee was carrying a crib and it slipped causing EE's finger to be caught between the crib and a jack causing injury.

Window in loader was being closed, 5th fingertip slipped and was smashed between window and trim.

Employee attempted to throw metal pipe into roll off bin pipe struck bin and came back and struck employee in the left ear causing laceration that required stiches.

EE was loading R/B machine with supplies. Another employee threw a bundle of R/B plates. The banding material broke allowing one of the plates to strike the EE in the upper lip resulting in a laceration requiring six sutures.

Two employees got into a physical altercation over personal reasons. One employee required stitches to face/mouth.

EE was using a handheld grinder to cut rails on a screen deck. The EE was in an awkward body position trying to cut with the grinder and had to maneuver around machine parts. The grinder kicked back and struck their right forearm causing a laceration.

Employee was freeing material from a chute when a large amount of dust released making the area hard to see. As the employee tried to exit the area, EE fell on left shoulder resulting in a strain. The incident became reportable on 12/10/2018.

Mine foreman was helping the roof bolters in cross cut #3-4. EE was bending 6' bolts and helping the roof bolters. A piece of scale rock fell out of the roof between the rib and the bolts knocking hard hat off. A 2nd piece of scale rock fell out striking ee on top of the head, cutting head. This resulted in stitches.

Employee pinched left ring finger between slate bar and a guard.

Employee reported that while driving their right eye started to burn and itch.

Employee had placed the skirt hold down plate across the forks of the Lo-Trac to burn holes in plate, the hose from the torch caught the plate causing it to slide pinching finger between the plate and mast causing laceration requiring sutures and fracturing tip of right hand finger.

EMPLOYEE WAS MANUALLY MOVING ROCK THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL FROM ATOP A CRUSHER WITH GLOVED HANDS. WHILE PICKING UP THE ROCK TO THROW TOWARDS CRUSHER HOPPER, ROCK SHIFTED AND PINCHED LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND HINGE. RESULTS WAS BROKEN LEFT FINGER TIP AND 5 STITCHES ON FINGER.

While operating a Komatsu D275 bulldozer, the miner ran over a rock that was sticking out from the ground. The dozer teetered over the rock causing it to jar against the ground. The miner felt discomfort to lower back and is being treated for the discomfort.

GMS employee was using an air drill and smashed finger when a drill steel fell out of the top.

Employee was installing a starter on a shield hauler. EE was on top of the machine rubbing back against the roof. During this time some dirt got into EE's right eye. Employee finished the shift and went for medical treatment later that evening.

Employee was changing a hydraulic cylinder on a Fletcher twin boom bolter when the cylinder fell, pinching hand between the cylinder and the mine floor. This caused a laceration on the palm of right hand.

Employee was driving tractor trailer on company property when trailer collapsed in the middle.

Employee stated was using a sledge hammer to knock a final drive out of 406 roof bolter. Upon striking the sprocket a sliver of metal broke off and embedded in the employee's left thigh. Employee sought medical treatment to remove fragment.

Injured was doing maintenance work on the outside of the preparation plant. As employee was filling up a tank, their right eye was hit by unknown material. The physician prescribed medicated eye drops for the damage to the eye.

EE was injured when some small rocks fell out over a truss bolt. Apparently, one of the rocks struck EE's hard hat pushing EE's glasses down onto the nose resulting in a laceration on each side. The lacerations required stitches on both sides.

Miner was stripping 15kV 350MCM cable with a utility knife, ee slipped with left hand while stripping the insulation and received a laceration left 1st index finger, and 5 sutures were needed.

Employee stated was removing a pin out of a cutter chain. As it was beat out the employee caught the pin and mashed right index finger between pin and shear arm. Employee received 3 stitches.

Miner was pulling on chains and suffered a minor strain to their back.

Employee was changing belt rollers. They dropped roller on right hand finger tip. Required 17 stitches.

EE was unplugging a dust valve when a slug of dust released. The EE got dust into their eyes. EE was brought to a medical provider and antibiotic drops were prescribed.

Employee had a hand on the pinner when there was a power surge due to a storm. The surge blew a lightning arrester and sent the energy through the mine and through the roof bolting machine shocking the employee. Employee had pain in chest and left arm. EE was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. EE was found to be in good health and released back to full duty.

The employee was nailing curtain to fly board using a miner bit with right hand when ee missed the nail striking right pinky finger between the miner bit and fly board.

Employee was hammering a G-bolt out of a screw conveyor when employee felt a pop in right elbow. Employee was examined by an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed the injury as a strain. Worker returned to work with no restrictions. Follow-up visit to orthopedic specialist on 11/29/2018 resulted in doctor writing script for physical therapy making injury reportable.

Employee was bagging pebble in the lime shed area when the pebble bagger choked up causing material to get into their right eye.

EE reported to work on 11-2-18 complaining of possible flash burn to EE's L eye from welding. The EE was taken for a medical evaluation and it was found EE had a fine piece of metal in eye. The EE was sent to an Optomologist to remove the metal. EE was released with no restrictions but had follow up appointments to monitor healing progress and antibiotics to prevent infection

Miner alleges lower back pain from operation of a front end loader. Reported at 9:00 am 11/1/18...no definitive time of a specific incident.

Operator clearing lime transfer chute, wearing face-shield, safety glasses. Upon completion operator closed inspection hatch, liberating lime dust particles into left eye causing corneal abrasion, treated w/ Rx antibiotic & lubricating eye drops 4x daily.

When installing a T-3 strap, employee accidently cut their finger on sharp edge of strap. Requiring two sutures.

Employee has a reportable shift in last audiogram.

Was operating a haul truck with an exhaust leak for a day and a half before EE realized what was going on. EE was put in a different truck and the mechanic was called to repair the truck. The accumulative affects hit EE on Thursday on the way into work and EE went to the emergency room.

Employee has been mobile equipment operator for 6 years with operator, prior to employee was a tool and die machinist for 14 years. Employee had hand pain predating work as a miner, and sought treatment recently. On November 28th, it was determined by a doctor to be work related.

EE came into report that EE has been experiencing bi-lateral wrist pain with numbness and tingling in EE's hands. EE stated the condition developed over time and believes that the condition is a result of the repetitive motion of loading and unloading cement trucks for multiple years. EE reported to an occupation illness doctor, EE was placed on modified duty on 11-27-18.

Employee reported employee felt something on knee 11/21. EE told co worker it might be a boil. Two days later EE sought treatment. 11/26 EE reported to work with a release and complained of worsening symptoms. EE left job site and went to the hospital where EE was admitted for cellulitis.

NALC conducted our annual audiograms on 11/6/18. I received notice on 11/20/18 that an employee had results of an STS. This employee had given 2 week notice, prior to the audiogram. EE last day worked was on 11/9/18. Since ee is no longer employed here MSHA informed that we would need to fill out this form but not need to go any further with anything else.

Employee had a reportable shift in hearing in the 3k range since last hearing examination.

Employee had a hearing test. Test indicated that employee had a recordable shift in hearing in left ear. Test has to be reported to MSHA.

Employee was diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel and had surgery on 11/12/18. Surgeons work related determination was not received by the company until January 7th, 2019. It was at this time that we accepted the claim and are filing the report for the occupational illness.

Employee reported dismounting a haul truck and straining EE's shoulder. MRI reviewed and physical therapy prescribed on December 10. MRI indicated multiple degenerative conditions suggesting tendinopathy, arthritis and bursitis. No work restrictions or days of work missed.

The mine received Self Insured Employer Decision on 11/6/18, from a medical report dated 10/15/18, awarding the injured .92% permanent partial disability from noise-induced hearing loss.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

5200-159E; Muck & pad 159; trammed to 186 chute; felt sick, had headache, headed to 5200 #3 station, rode cage out at end of shift; stopped @ 2400 station to pick up miners, passed out in cage.

Hearing loss - shift

The General Manager was found outside trailer dead from a heart attack. Man was walking, we believe down wooden set of steps and was found laying down on the ground.

Security guard was not feeling well, called to be relieved. Another party found them unresponsive and slumped in a chair at the guard shack. Taken to hospital by EMT's. ***Several full statements attached to original file***

On 11/14/18, Miner was digging a hole by hand on a jobsite. When ee stood up, ee felt a head rush that followed with a persisting headache. On 11/21/18 ee reported headache to the company, sought medical attention, and was subsequently diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. Treatment notes state condition should heal on its own with modified activity for 4 weeks.

EE was handing tools to another ee

Employee suffered heart attack symptoms while in mine offices. Medical evaluation indicated arterial blockage.

Employee was found non responsive in the control room. MSHA was notified. Employee was transported to town and declared deceased by natural causes.

An external truck driver was attempting to go up the driver platform to shut the hatches, upon attempting to climb the steps they slipped and fell on the stairs. Since this is not an employee I am not sure of the exact start time of the shift.

Employee alleges was attempting to hang a drill cable and stepped into a hole and hurt right knee. Upon further investigation and interviews of the crew on the active section, no deformation in the mine floor could be found in the intersection the alleged event occurred in.

Working on haul truck - two weeks later knee started hurting - pain in knee.

Employee was walking up an incline on the punchout section and tripped falling to the ground on right side. Employee went back to the roof bolter and finished bolting the cut. A few minutes later felt a burning sensation in leg and had a knot on the side of right leg.

Employee is diagnosed with a Standard Threshold shift in hearing, by a doctor, in right ear. This has not been determined as work related at this time but is consistent with noise induced hearing loss.

Employee came into contact with epoxy resin being used to repair cracks in concrete silo walls. Over a period of time employees' neck developed a rash and eyes became puffy/swollen.