Mining Incidents in September 2019

Finish mill silo elevator stopped on the way down. Otis came out on an emergency call and reset car controller and repaired safties

A non-injury unintentional roof fall occurred at Crosscut 59 in the #4 entry face area of the 002MMU. The fall is approximately 18 feet wide and 18 feet long and 8 feet high. There were no injuries associated with this roof fall.

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED OUTBY IN THE 6TH RIGHT PANEL. IT IS LOCATED IN THE #4 ENTRY JUST INBY SPAD #842. THE ROOF FALL IS APX 90'L X 20'W X 10' HIGH. THE FALL DID NOT HAVE ANY AFFECT ON MINERS, EQUIPMENT NOR VENTILATION. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. THE FALL IS CRIBBED, TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF.

Two elevator repairmen rode down on the top of the elevator on inspection mode, the elevator went into a fault state and stopped. The repairmen were trapped on the elevator for approximately 45 minutes.

Smoke was discovered in the spoils between 4N & 5N. Waste coal had spontaneously caught fire and caught tumble weeds on fire as well. The fire was not extinguished in 30 minutes.

Employee was descending from top floor of preheat tower. A guide rope from swing scaffold for siding work got into lower cable sheave. Tension switch stopped elevator approx. 40' above ground. Used man lift to rescue employee.

3200 Chippy Hoist shut down - would not reset; computer program had to be reinstalled

A process utility person was stuck in a passenger elevator just above the 3rd floor. Elevator service company was called for assistance, but since it would be over 30 minutes until employee was out MSHA was notified (entrapment). 103 K order issued and released the following morning by on site inspector.

This is being filed in protest. Approximately 22h30, haul truck operator noticed flames coming from diesel particulate filter area of truck. Operator was able to extinguish the fire. Operator notified TROC of incident and evacuation orders were given for precautionary reasons. Mine was evacuated and all personnel accounted for at 23h23

Roof fall on main south xc159 right return.

Avista had a structure fire in Government Gulch - Smelterville, Idaho from Pine Creek to Osburn substation which caused total outage at Galena Mine. Power back on 11:45 PM - Sept 19, 2019.

Clinker coming out of K1 cooler was hot and caused the tripper belt to catch fire

At approximately 2:45 p.m. the Service Hoist was taken out of service to tighten up the friction hoist drum brake pedestal anchors. The bolts were tightened and the hoist was placed back in service. No one was injured or trapped. Both state and federal agencies were notified.

#1 Service Hoist experienced a fault on a motor used to cool the main hoist motor. This was a result of a faulty contactor. The hoist was not in operation at the time and did not affect mine personnel in any way. There were always two means of egress maintained out of the mine while the repairs took place.

On 9/18/2019 a fire was discovered at the clean coal bin. This was an off shift and no employees were on property. Mingo 1 Plant only operates on the day shift. There was a security guard on site at the time the fire was discovered. Fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. no persons were injured.

Electrical substation tripped out in town.

Dynamic brake on Hoist was pitted - shutting down hoist.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 9/17/19 in the F-Mains 4 entry between 167-168 Bk. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

Coke belt to bins spilled coke due to skirt board problem near kiln hood and between buildings causing coke to smolder. Smoldering coke has now been extinguished.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at this operation on 9/17/2019. The fall did damage a set of scoop batteries but there were no injuries. The West Mains section is being pulled back and will be reset away from the fall area. All work is being done according to the action plan submitted to MSHA.

The hoist kicked the breaker 4' from the bottom as it was traveling down. While resetting power, employee attempted to jog the hoist before the system powered up. The PLC was not aware oil was still in the system, which prevented the brakes from properly setting and caused the hoist to drop to the bottom of the shaft. When the hoist dropped, three guide wheels were damaged.

Miner entered the mine area in a John Deere Gator and thought the loader operator saw EE enter. Miner got out of the Gator to talk to the operator. EE parked in what EE thought was a safe area but as the loader backed up and turned it struck the Gator.

A roof fall at spad #39+00 in the intersection.The area was bolted with 6ft Torque tension and screen.It is contained in that intersection.

During testing and inspection of the North Mains escape facility, the escape capsule was found to be damaged.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 9/15/19 at the 4 Bk intersection #5 entry of the D-Mains #2 Beltline. The roof fall occurred in the alternate escapeway. The miner unit effected inby was idle on the day the fall was discovered. This occurrence was immediately reported.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 9/15/19 at the 2 block #3 entry intersection on East Mains. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

The East Main Hoist drive failed causing the hoist to be out of service. The hoist was repaired and put back into service.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the Oak Springs bottom 1-2 entry at 119 wall. The fall measured approx. 65'X16'X16"". There was no injuries as a result of this accident. Conditions contributing to the roof fall is adverse geological conditions in this area.

An unintentional roof fall was found from break #29 to #30 on the #11 Beltline. Fall was 3-6' high by 20' wide by 75' long.

Contract Driller had finished drilling out the raise for a backstope when a fall of ground occurred.

While conducting work place inspection smoke was seen coming from the Andeson Coal Seam in Ramp 50 East Pit. Have been experiencing raining conditions. There were no flames seen, only smoke. No miners working in this area.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 10 block intersection of the #1 entry for the F-9 Longwall Panel (Tailgate entry). There were no injuries, no equipment damage and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

While inspecting and testing the #1 mechanical escape facility at the North Mains shaft, the guide ropes and hoist rope were damaged.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #48 Break along Horse Creek #9 Belt. The fall was approximately 20ft long x 20ft wide x 4/5ft in height.

An unintentional roof fall was found in the travel way of a weekly exam route at break #37, #4 entry, on the Stratton Mains. The fall was dangered off and an alternate way of travel was provided.

During the daily alimak inspection, the car door failed causing the alimak to become inoperable.

Rock Fall was discovered during weekly airway examination at Spad # 293 intersection in the Left Return.

The service hoist at the #9 shaft was placed out of service due to a Synchronize motor failure.

There was an electrical failure on our secondary hoist. The main motor failed. The hoist was down from 9-8-2019 to 9/10/2019.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in ML #4 Belt at 24 block. The fall was approximately 25-30' in length x 20' wide x 8' in height. No one was injured during the fall.

An unintentional roof fall happened on the West Mains Section in Entry #3 inby Spad #M952 that measured 20 ft. L X 18 ft. W X 10 ft. H. No Ventilation or Equipment was damaged by the roof fall.

A hot spot occurred on the north side of the raw coal stock pile, employee notice it smoking.

Contractor was hauling soil from the back side of gob hill. As EE was returning for another load, EE heard a pop in the engine and started smelling and seeing smoke in the cab. As EE stopped to make a check, the truck was on fire. EE tried to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher EE had along with another one from another truck. Fire Dept was called. No injuries.

CO was rising in Baghouse B of the coal system, it dropped down and the alarm was acknowledged by CRO. A few minutes later a loud bang was heard and smoke and dust were seen coming from coal mill. Ignition occurred in baghouse area. No injuries, damage to explosion vents

A roof fall occurred while mining the No. 1 lift off the right wing of the No. 6 Pillar block on the mains section. The material caught the continuous miner on the left side and caused the continuous miner to be stuck. The continuous miner was pulled out from under the rock by using a separate machine.

An unintentional roof fall in the #4 entry on No. 1 Section. The fall occurred near SS 1634.

The upper 1/4 of coal seam on had a hot spot that started a small section on fire. Overburden dumped in the wall from above. The coal pit was not active at the time.

Roof fall on the North A belt line at crosscut 31 from the edge of the offside belt into the return in the crosscut.

An unintentional roof fall has occurred on the S1B at the 7th xc in the number 6 entry. The fall was discovered by the weekly examiner. The fall was approximately 20'x20'x8'.

A fall was discovered on 9/3/19 after an extended holiday. The fall occurred in the crosscut between #2 and #4 entries (Spad #4438) in 6 Butt approximately 1200 ft outby the active section. The outby crosscut between #4 and 5 entries had previously been re-supported and remained stable.**Supplemental narrative added to original 9/11/19**

Roof fall located on our non producing MMU 002. At spad #16+40. Approximately 20 to 25ft in length by 18ft wide. This fall was in between the pillars.

Smoker/coal fire in area 7 caused spontaneous combustion. No personnel or equipment were/are at risk of harm/damage.

Roof Fall on West section at 59 blk, #3 entry. No injuries occurred.

A roof fall occurred in the inactive bleeder between 2W and 3W in the #2 entry located at spad 18+47. The fall was approx. 30' in length, 17' wide and 6' in height. Area was bolted using 8' point anchor resin assisted bolts and 12' CC cable bolts. Area also utilized wire mesh and bacon straps. Cause of this fall was deterioration of roof due to weathering.

Employee was holding the door with a foot while entering the water truck cab. They moved their foot and the wind closed the door on the left middle finger, amputating the fingertip.

While operating a 70-ton rigid frame haul truck, EE backed up to the berm on the South end of the pad. It appears the stockpile under the back wheels fell away from under the truck, causing the truck to slide off the stockpile and turned over backwards. It appears that EE impacted the roof of the cab, causing serious injury.

Employee suffered an amputation below the knee while cleaning near the fine screw in the Grinding Facility.

Attempting to get rock unstuck EE was reaching into catch box & got EE's hand stuck between catch box and head pulley of the slinger belt. EE leaned forward with the rock as it fell. The rotation of the head pulley pulled EE's hand and the rock into the gap between the head pulley and the catch box. Partial amputation of EE's Right Pinky Finger.

Employee was visually inspecting a broken grease line in a man basket (was wearing proper fall protection) on the head wheel of C-7 and failed to follow Lock/Out/Tag/Out procedures. Employee placed hand too close to the sheave & it pulled employee's glove/hand into sheave & employee received stitches on right thumb, right middle finger & partial amputation of right ring finger

Employee was operating a roof bolter and as employee pressurized the drill steel against the mine roof to begin drilling a hole a piece of rock fell and hit the employee on the left hand resulting in a laceration and fracture to the left ring finger and an amputation to the left middle finger at the first joint.

Employee was working on the jaw crusher when they got a hand too close to the motor drive sheave and got a finger pinched by it.

Employee was standing in outby end of safety ride at the end of the track when the night shift bus came in too fast and hit safety ride knocking employee backwards and employee was caught between the two rides.

IE was traveling with the rock duster when the rock duster derailed. As EE was jacking the rock duster back on the track EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. EE was seen by a doctor and was told to take a week off.

A fully trained miner was lifting an oxygen tank over the stage loader when they scraped a hand on a roof strap resulting in a laceration. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

IE was walking, EE then slipped and fell going down a step and injured EE's left leg. IE was seen by a doctor and is awaiting a follow up appointment.

Employee was hammering a pin in the roadway. Swinging a 4 lb. hammer employee missed pin and struck EE's left hand.

Employee states that as EE was walking from EE's vehicle to the office to clock in, EE tripped over a piece of wood sticking out of the ground from a sign post that had previously broken. As EE fell, EE states that EE landed on EE's left arm

EE was standing under EE's roof bolter canopy when bar slate fell out behind EE. The slate struck the roof bolter then broke up and struck EE on the backside of EE's lower legs. EE received abrasions and contusion to EE's lower legs.

When exiting fixed ladder employee stepped to avoid vac hose which in turn put EE's body in a awkward position. This caused EE to step wrong on landing hurting lower back.

Employee has strained back from continuously exiting and entering service truck.

injured was moving miner cable and strained EE's lower back.

Some wiring caught fire in water truck, employee exited water truck to retrieve fire extinguisher. The next day EE started having back pain.

A section of rib rolled off on an employee after EE exited EE's scoop and walked between the scoop and the rib in order to retrieve a mandoor. This resulted in a fractured left leg and fractured left pelvis.

Employee was lifting oil can off of maintenance ride and felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Employee was walking to the portable toilet when a gust of wind is alleged to have caused employee to loose their balance and sprain their right ankle, employee did not report incident until 29 Sept.2019 when they called off work due to pain in the right ankle, employee did not see a doctor until 30 Sept.2019 when they again reported off work.

Was laying rail and the chain broke from rail to scoop, and the rail fell about 4 inches on top of their right foot. X-rays were negative.

Employee was working on mucker bucket hydraulic hose when oil sprayed. EE stepped back and contacted EE's knee on the bucket causing a knee injury. EE was seen by site medics and transported to PMC for treatment.

EE was working in adjacent maintenance bay servicing a piece of equipment. Metal push pin from adjacent maintenance bay bounced off ground and struck EE on the lower leg.

Employee was climbing stairs on right side of pit truck and said EE had wet shoes and slipped on ladder step. When EE fell EE put out left arm and is believed EE has a fracture in the forearm.

Unsure of how EE hurt self. Due to nature of work possibly repetitious movement - experienced pain in left shoulder.

While installing a deep well pump, claimant fell into an adjacent ditch and struck leg on a rock causing a laceration which later became infected.

Employee was cleaning on the west 4 belt at cross cut 73 when a bad bottom 72"" belt roller that was against the rib slid down hitting employee on the top of right foot.

Employee was walking along the 6 West longwall beltline, when employee slipped in the mud and fell down on left knee, causing pain in the left side of lower back. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was on break in the personal parking lot. EE was leaning on the rear of another employee's personal pickup. EE turned to the right to walk and tripped over the receiver hitch on the pickup. Employee landed on the sidewalk.

The employee was attempting to pull a 20-foot Joint of 6-inch waterline from under the 3 East #5 tailpiece, that was close to contacting bottom rollers, when the employee felt a pop in right shoulder. The employee was diagnosed with a torn rotor cuff on 10/16/19 and started missing work on 10/17/19.

While breaking up rock with sledge hammer at the Longwall Tailgate drive, a rock fell off the gob plate and landed on employees left foot causing a fracture on top of foot.

A co-worker swung door open, door struck EE in the rear of head.

Employee was moving drill cable and the driller started to move the cable before employee was clear. Cable struck employee, knocking employee to the ground.

Employee's foot slipped from the bottom rung of a ladder and EE fell against the rail of the ladder bruising EE's ribs, shoulder and neck. Employee continued to complain of pain. On 4-28-20 a doctor placed EE on a 28 day lifting restriction of 25 pounds. EE will also have therapy sessions for the next 4 weeks.

Employee was manually removing a steel grate placed over a roadway drainage trough and strained lower back muscles. Employee was taken to the local hospital, released and was given a follow up appointment for 10/03/19.

The Employee was shoveling the 1 Left B belt take-up. As the employee was shoveling material onto the belt, employee stepped back into the slack belt take-up ropes twisting right ankle.

The employee ran over two roof bolter material pods that were sticking out in their haulage road. The employee hit their head on the ram car canopy.

While dismounting the truck employee climbed down the ladder to the bumper. EE did not realize that the under bumper ladder was missing. When EE stepped over the bumper from that missing ladder EE fell to the ground.

Employee states that they were removing a brake caliper from a strut and felt pain down their leg. Employee was seen by a specialist on October 14, 2019 and was diagnosed with a protruding disc. Employee was removed from work for treatment.

Employee was putting a cover back on a 650 scoop when EE felt a pop in EE's back.

Operator and rigger were replacing steel covers using a loader and chain rigging. The rigger removed the chain from one side of cover and signaled the operator to back up. Rigger did not signal the operator to stop and as they backed up the other rigging pulled across the riggers right foot. Fracture of the 5th metatarsal. Fracture boot for 6 weeks.

Employee finished filling water car and was recovering the hose from the belt entry. Employee had hose in both hands when they tripped over a rock, falling on their left side. As employee fell, the left hand was extended, injuring the left shoulder.

Continuing pain from running the haul truck all day. Caused shoulder/neck pain.

While trimming a piece of rubber on EE's bolter, the employees knife slipped and stuck EE's left lower forearm. This required surgery to repair EE's ulnar nerve.

A fully trained miner was kneeling on two pieces of mono-rail when their finger was pinched between them. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The individuals were on top of the water silo cutting a hole into the top of the tank to install a different water source. An ignition occurred inside the tank resulting in burns to the individuals.

While walking to #1 entry, employee bent over to avoid a roof bolt hanging from the roof and slipped/tripped and landed on right shoulder. Dr. put off work with a strain until MRI.

The EE was going to the pit to check on a haul truck driver that said truck was overheating. While in route, the superintendent told the EE's NOT to take the radiator cap off. One of the EE's did, burning the injured EE's left elbow and forearm. The injured EE jumped off of the truck and fractured EE's left heel.

Employee was attempting to climb a ladder to turn a valve in the wash plant. Employee slipped from the step and fell to the clear concrete flooring from around 8' above. Employee fell over against a pipe and injured right side of ribs.

EE was assisting in the removal of a pump skid from the pump building. EE was behind the pump operating the ratchet hoist when the pump moved and the suction pipe kicked backward striking their left knee. EE was seen at the ER, referred to ortho who released EE back to work. On 10-21-2019 Dr. took EE off work after an MRI reveled a meniscus tear in EE left knee.

Employee was climbing small ladder on the side of the lube truck. Employee carried a hose and as such did not maintain 3 points of contact. Instead of grabbing the handrail, employee grabbed a loose ladder stored on the truck and fell off the ladder landing on feet and fracturing an ankle.

Employee was bolting along the Continuous Miner located in the 2 South Left Mains #2 Entry, when they were walking over a pile of coal and felt a sudden pain in the left calf. Employee was diagnosed with a torn calf muscle.

Employee was standing over next to off side of bolter. Draw rock fell. Stuck employee in the head and face and cut above left eye. Rock measure 2 foot long, 17 inches wide, 2 inches thick, #2 Entry 10 foot outby spad 18810.

Employee was bleeding airline on endloader and during the process employee strained neck.

Employee was dragging a vent tube to the face, and twisted left knee on some loose coal. Employee went for medical treatment and was released to return to work. On 9-23-2019 employee returned to the doctor and had to have fluid removed from left knee, and became a lost time.

Employee was helping to remove forks off a bob cat when the forks fell landing on the top of the employees left foot.

Employee slipped and felt right hip/groin area pop.

Employee was walking in front of parked scoop bucket which was carrying a belt head. As the employee walked by the belt head slid out of the bucket onto employee's foot.

While trouble shooting a mechanical issue, EE went into the collector ring area of the 191M shovel. EE did not follow company policy for Lock out/ Tag out. During the trouble shooting EE got too close or touched the collector ring and received an electrical shock to the head area.

Miner attempted to remove a reservoir tip from a pneumatic grease gun without disconnecting the pressure hose first. The tip hit the miner in the lip causing a hole under the lower lip. There was no bone fracture or damage to para nasal sinuses. The miner took self to the emergency room. EE did not notify us until the day after the accident.

EE was replacing the ripper head jack on the continuous miner, the excessive lifting and pushing resulted in a burning sensation in EE's left shoulder. EE reported that EE's shoulder was burning. EE continued working until 9/27/19 which time EE went to a doctor. EE performed regular job duties until shoulder surgery on 11/21/19.

EE stated that EE was loading a belt cradle into a mantrip to take to 52 Bk. As EE slid the cradle into the mantrip, EE felt a sharp pain in middle/lower back.

Loading rock dust and felt a strain in lower back

The employee was bolting in 1WHG Section. Reached out to change a drill steel and felt tingling in hand and shoulder. A mistake was made on the report and injured EE's claim was initially denied. The correction was made and report is now submitted. Did not violate any laws or company polices.

Associate was shoveling rock off of our 30"" silo belt. EE was going to go to break and started walking down the belt. As EE was walking down the belt, EE slipped and fell onto a metal chute. The associate landed on the right side rib cage, breaking four ribs. A contributing factor was that it had started to rain, which caused the belt to become slippery.

Employee states on 9/18/2019 employee felt a little stomach pain while loading 50 lb. boxes of explosives on underground powder rig.

Employee was installing a 1 1/2 inch fire drop onto the 6"" waterline in the belt entry at the 1st North tailpiece. The 5 foot long by 1 1/2 inch pipe fell and stuck the employee in the lower right leg and right ankle resulting in a fracture to the right leg/ankle.

A fully trained miner was adjusting a shield when a rock was thrown by the shearer and struck them in the leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee was removing the connecting staple in a fitting that was connecting a 3/4"" emulsion hose, when employee removed the staple the pressure had not been fully released & the hose began to whip. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices. **Began missing work on 09/27/2019**

High 67, sunny, dry, no wind. EE was visually inspecting the placement of synthetic liner by an installation contractor. At the end of normal shift EE indicated right shoulder was experiencing pain. EE did not report a slip, trip, or fall that could've caused injury. We weren't further informed of EE's continuing shoulder pain till after EE personally sought med. attention.

Employee was hanging curtain in the face when EE seen the rib begin to move, EE instinctively put EE's hand up to keep it from hitting EE. The rib bent EE's wrist back resulting in a fracture that requires surgery.

Employee was looking left, checking mirrors when the truck rocked, tweaking EE's neck. EE had pain in the neck and shoulder, and couldn't turn head. EE was taken to the ER, taken off work until 9/20 full release, and suggestion for F/U with PCP. Was released 9/24 at MMI. Next shift is 9/26 graves.

Employee stated while handling a cable pull rope, employee felt a pain in back/shoulder area. This employee has suffered and continues to suffer from multiple back/shoulder related injuries due to repeated trauma, therefore Marfork Coal Company is submitting this as an Occupational Illness due to repeated trauma.

While carrying a door frame, the frame dropped on IE's right foot, causing contusion.

Injured Employee (I.E.) was tramming a 12CM12 continuous miner (company #317) into the face and positioned on the right side. I.E. was found pinned between the continuous miner tail and the rib. Current known injuries: 7 broken ribs (right) 4 broken ribs (left) and a collapsed lung. I.E. is stable.

A fully trained miner was walking when EE fell backwards onto a pile of slate on shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee opening lid hatch for Trailers. Employee opened double hatch lids and was attempting to cross back to the platform and stepped into the open space of box with left foot and fell onto cross member of Box; employee sustained a bruised right knee, left elbow & perineum area of buttocks. Initially, was reported as a first aid injury only.

Employee was stepping off of the dozer when employee rolled ankle.

EE was hit by rock that came out of bin.

Erecting a section of rolling scaffold for abatement of a furnace hood and EE said they bumped their knee below the knee cap. EE said it was like they hit their funny bone and thought nothing of it. Next afternoon the knee began to swell up at work. EE finished the shift and went back to the hotel to ice it. Wednesday morning they notified me they were going to get it checked out.

While employee was carrying a half roll of curtain, employee stated employee felt pain in employee's back.

A fully trained miner was throwing miner cable when they felt pain in the groin area. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was using a come-a-long to change belt structure when the monkey plate that it was hooked to broke allowing the come-a-long to strike their right knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee received fractures to right pelvic area when the employee was caught between two pieces of rubber tired diesel equipment.

A fully trained miner was working on an overcast when a piece of wire mesh went through EE's glove and punctured finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee was dismounting a haul truck when they stepped wrong, causing an ankle to roll. Employee was diagnosed with a closed torus fracture of distal end of right fibula.

Employee stated employee was traveling the in #6 entry just outby the section power center. Employee stated employee walked over a small ledge in the mine floor, and hyperextended right leg, causing employee to fall to the ground injuring right knee.

Heavy overnight rains caused excess mud in the equipment parking area. As employee walked to assigned front end loader, left leg slid out in front of them. EE regained control without falling but hurt a knee. Restrictions include partial weight bearing through left lower extremity avoid flexing >90 degrees.

While a mechanic was trouble shooting a Utility Vehicle, they accidently pulled forward and the trailer wheel smashed miners calf.

Employee was kneeling down beside the miner operator, when a rock fell out between pins, hitting employee on the right knee, calf and ankle. Employee has compartment syndrome in calf.

Employee was working at the river loadout and was pulling the wire out of the winch on the barge when employee felt a pop in left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency is not a factor.

Positioning pump hose into sediment pond and lost footing on embankment and landed on right shoulder.

Employee was pulling bolter cable on 9/12/2019 and twisted EE's knee. EE had surgery on 3/26/2020 to repair the knee.

When the employee was lowering the Excavator to repair the air conditioner, EE hit the tree and there was a bee hive and the bees stung EE all over EE's body.

EE was walking towards Ag Plant to complete a water filter change. EE wasn't carrying anything and was walking on level ground between the crusher hopper and air compressor around 3:00 pm when EE felt a pop in the right knee. EE proceeded to the Ag Plant water tank to complete the repair. The pain did not go away and EE reported injury to the shift supervisor (3:30 pm).

Employee was loading tool bar on 4 wheel buggy and claimed to have twisted the wrong way and threw back out.

Scale Operator was stung by a bee. Scale Operator is allergic to bees. Scale Operator was taken to the Hospital for observation.

Employee was installing a glue stick and bolt into the rib when the rib broke loose and struck the employee on the right leg.

Employee was cutting a piece of rebar, took the torch to blow away dust and metal shavings, when it blew back in employee's face getting into right eye.

The injured was bolting on the 1WTG Section. EE was reaching across the miner to get a strap, when a piece of roof material fell out and struck EE in the back of the head causing injury. The employee did not violate any laws or company polices. EE was also wearing all appropriate PPE.

Employee loaded a bundle of hogpanel on the roofbolter. Employee used a set of 18 inch bolt cutters to cut the bands holding the hogpanel together, and felt a ""pop' in left shoulder. Employee went to employee's doctor on 9/17/19 and the doctor is keeping employee off for obsevation.

Two employees were driving the maintenance truck down the ramp to the bottom level of the primary when the brakes went out. The truck was driven into a berm to come to a sudden stop. Both employees showed no injuries at the time of accident. One employee sought medical attention for lower back on 11/5/2019.

Employee was reclaiming belt structure and was stacking belt rails on the back of a mini track. While attempting to place a rail the previously stacked rails moved and pinched the left pinky finger

Employee stated that they were in the process of loading two bags of rock dust on the scoop on the Unit 1 Section. In the process of the employee lifting up two ""40 lbs"" bags of rock dust onto the scoop they felt a pain in lower back and left leg.

Employees were replacing troughing idler on conveyor. Employees left removed idler leaning on conveyor. When employee began to re-install guards, they bumped and shook idler leaning on conveyor, it fell over striking them on the left metatarsal causing bruising

An employee was attempting to remove a miner bit from a bit cone. As employee struck the bottom of the bit a piece from the bottom side of the miner bit broke off and pierced IE in the upper right quadrant. The approximate 1/4 in. piece had to be removed.

Miner's son called the plant on 9-14-19 to say the miner was having brain surgery to resolve a brain bleed from a bump on the hard hat on miner's head at work on 9-11-19. Miner worked all shifts from 9-11 until 9-13 without reporting incident or issues. Accident still under investigation.

Employee was removing a failed PTO from a service truck. After removing the last hose, the pump shifted, pinching the small finger of the left hand between the PTO and a crossmember.

Employee was loading pan line on a rack. When employee turned to grab more to load, the wind picked up and blew the pan line off the rack onto employee.

Employee was operating a rock truck. A large rock was loaded onto the truck. The rock rolled from the loader bucket to the truck bed shaking the cab causing the employee to hit the cab framework.

Employee received second degree burns to the left arm and back from an arc flash.

EE was cleaning area for compressor to be installed and was struck by PVC pipe. EE said EE felt fine but wanted to get checked out. EE is on FMLA and usually takes 1-2 days off a week. EE was taken to emergency and was released without any restrictions. EE went to EE's FMLA doctor and asked for medication for the tightness and was given rest of week off.

While employee was walking back to the shuttle car, EE struck EE's head on a roof strap.

A fully trained miner was walking in an aircourse when the miner twisted a knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The EE was helping to take batteries out of a haul truck. Employee got the batteries out, twisted to put the batteries on a truck and felt a pain in the lower back. Employee was taken to the hospital. Employee suffered a lower back strain.

The employee bent over to pick up a concrete block and felt pain in lower back. The employee did not start missing time until 9/26/19.

Pulling screen out of screen rack and felt a snap in shoulder.

Employee was lowering the canopy on 650 when the canopy guarding struck left elbow. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT AND DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 3/19/2020 TO EVALUATE SHOULDER PAIN RELATING TO THIS INCIDENT. MRI IS PENDING TO CONFIRM CORRELATION.

Employee was installing a rib bolt off the miner when a piece of slate fell out and struck EE's right ring finger. The employee continued to work until EE went off work on 9/20/2019 for surgery to pin the fractured finger.

The employee leaned a super post against the panline and turned to walk away when employee tripped and tried to catch self against the leaning post. The post then fell on employee's left forearm. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was climbing down the Komatsu dozer after checking fluids. EE had EE's right hand on the hand rail, left foot on the tracks. EE stepped with right foot onto the push arm and heel of boot slipped causing EE to fall onto top of right shoulder. The dozer was parked on the freshly removed #3 coal bed, flooring was smooth, flat and level.

Employee was hooking up a suction hose to water pump and slipped in the mud causing employee to twist knee.

Employee was handling the forks of a forklift and smashed finger between the fork and the frame

Employee was removing/unjamming rocks from a cone crusher. While adjusting the rocks one fell on the tip of EE's right ring finger causing a small laceration and swelling.

Ee was driving a mantrip, and as traveling through an air curtain the Left front tire climbed the rib. Ee's Right knee was impacted and caused a fracture.

The EE was hanging ventilation curtain when a piece of shale became dislodged striking the EE on the top of EE's Right hand. The resulting injury required stitches.

A production supervisor was walking up a flight of stairs and felt a pop in the calf muscle

Employee was checking the diesel fuel storage tank in the supply yard, stepped back into a small ditch twisting left knee and fell to the ground. EE has pain in knee and lower back. Began missing work due to this injury on 9/10/19. EE didn't violate any rules or regulations and was wearing required PPE.

Two EEs were changing out the screens at Rotex 5186. In the process of removing a screen the injured EE received burns on forearms. 1st AID measures were taken by plant personnel, recommended by Axiom Medical Service. Subsequently, EE was seen by MD for follow up evaluation on 9/18/19. The MD would not allow the EE return to work on EE's next assigned work day of 9/19/19

While performing maintenance on stacker, employee struck side rail of conveyor.

EE was on the left side of the No. 6 entry approx. 10 ft. outby the last open crosscut performing repairs to the offside of the continuous miner when a piece of draw rock measuring approx. 4' L x 28"" W & 4-5"" thick fell striking EE on left shoulder. A large lump immediately popped up on EE's left shoulder. EE was transported to the surface by rail mounted vehicle.

Employee was building a stopping felt pain in lower back and left leg.

PRODUCTION TECHS WERE REINSTALLING DOOR ON FM1 2ND COMPARTMENT WHEN THE LIFTING CHAIN BROKE. WHEN THE LIFTING CHAIN BROKE IT STRUCK AN EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT HAND CAUSING LACERATION TO THE PINKY AND RING FINGER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL CARE.

The employee was installing a new trip cable on the Manitowoc 4600 dragline. The cable end came out of the socket and struck EE in the right side of the face.

Installing corner bolt and rock fell out striking EE on the shoulder causing EE to hit head on the roof bolter supply tray.

The employee was operating a 4-wheeler (personnel carrier) when it stopped tramming. The employee went to the back of the machine and was pecking on the outside of the control box with a sledge hammer. The 4-wheeler jumped into tram backwards towards the employee, pushing EE approximately 10' before the machine stopped.

Employee was rib pinning and was switching to a longer drill steel and got left index finger caught between the drill steel and the chuck causing a laceration. Employee requested medical treatment on 9/9/19 and did not become a lost time accident until 9/11/19. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

While installing the outside pin, a rock fell out from above the coal seam and struck employee on the top of left foot. Fracturing 2 bones.

Employee was chaining down backhoe on lowboy trailer, when employee slightly bent over to pull chain binder, employee felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Employee was attempting to charge battery on concrete transport vehicle when battery jump pack released energy causing fracture of left thumb.

EE stated was installing a roof bolt and pushed against it to straighten it and install it in the hole when left shoulder popped. EE went to the Dr on 9-9-19 and has been off work pending an MRI.

The employee was working on 9 North Mains Section. EE was on top of the miner breaking up a rock that had the conveyor chain fouled. When the employee struck the rock, the handle of the sledgehammer struck EE in the chin, causing EE to hit head off the mine roof. This resulted in EE biting through EE's tongue. The employee was trained and did not violate any laws.

Slipped climbing down ladder, contusion and sprain right knee.

While exiting truck, slipped on step & pulled muscle in lower back. *Employee did not report injury - notified us 9/16/19.

While carrying CO cable during a section move, the EE tripped and tried to catch self with EE's right arm. The EE finished EE's shift. EE was taken to Hospital on 9/5/19 where EE was examined and released to full duty. The EE continued to work until 9/19/19 when a follow up visit for MRI results revealed a torn rotator cuff. EE was placed off work 9/19/19.

IE was cleaning up some coal/rock material that had fallen from the upper rib area along the beltline. As the IE was shoveling it up, a piece of rock approximately 8"" x 7"" x up to 2"" thick struck the IE on the right side of the face (cheek/Jaw) area. IE complained of pain to the jaw, cheek, neck, and shoulder area and was brought out and taken to the hospital for treatment.

Employee was pulling shovel cable with a hot stick on the 15 shovel when the hook portion of the hot stick suddenly separated off the hot stick. The employee fell backwards, landing on back, elbow and head.

5200-159ER scaling back under protected ground, rock came out of back hitting miner on left shoulder

Employee was descending the access ladder of a Komatsu 5500 Excavator when they lost grip on the hand railing and fell approximately 6' to the ground landing on left foot resulting in a fracture to the ankle.

While working behind a supply counter, EE stepped back and lost footing and dislocated the front part to the back part of EE's foot.

Employee had hooked up a rope and had trammed the continuous miner approx. 60' and was about to stop to drop the miner cable that was hung across the entry when the cable came down striking them on the neck and right shoulder area which resulted in pain in their neck and back as well as tingling in them right arm.

The Electrician changed out a soft starter on the fresh water pump. While correcting phase rotation, the electrician suffered an electrical shock. CPR was administered, EMS notified, and Electrician was transported to the local hospital.

Employee was using an index bar to pry with while removing a stab jack from a piece of equipment & felt burning sensation in both arms. Later, medical examination was sought & showed that employee needed surgery for the repair of the condition, surgery on 9/23/2019, therefore, employee is on days away from work. Late reporting due to the late medical evaluation.

EE was pulling on the cable where the dredge is tied to the bank. It was stuck, EE was straining/pulling to free cable and pulled a muscle in EE's back.

IE was setting up to wash the walkway on the silo belt. IE had gotten hose ready to pull and when IE walked around the corner of the MCC building, IE tripped over the hose that was to be used to wash with and fell which caused a torn tendon in the ankle.

Employee was pulling a drawer of coal from the riffler with their left arm and felt something pull in EE's left upper arm/shoulder.

While replacing a bolt in a strap, where rock had fallen out from around it. A piece of rock fell out, measuring 24"" x 12"" x 10"", striking the bolter operators leg while installing the replacement bolt.

Employee was walking the mud in the pit after lots of rain and twisted right ankle on a rock. EE's ankle is sprained.

employee was carrying toughing roller and stepped on a rock, lost balance and dropped the roller on their rt foot. EE continued to work stating they did not need to seek medical treatment. EE sought medical treatment the next day and was taken off work for rt foot pain and can return to work on 09/09/2019. EE has returned to full duty

A fully trained miner was walking in the belt line when they tripped and fell into a rib strap causing a laceration on the right arm. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee was closing the main entrance gate when it fell and impacted employee's left leg and bruised employee's head.

Employee was attempting to unclog a supply line. After turning off air they removed one end allowing material to blow into their eyes. This caused abrasions to the eye.

EE was on restricted duty due to a personal injury to shoulder. EE felt a pop in shoulder climbing on the Titan. Investigation by Workers Comp. determined that the injury did not arise out of, or within the course and scope of employment 9/10. On 9/26 HR was notified by Workers Comp. that further investigation caused them to reverse the decision; injury occurred at work.

Employee was attempting to advance the ventilation tubing in the #4 entry of the 1st North Development Section. As EE and another employee lifted the fiberglass vent tube, EE felt a sharp pain in lower back.

A laborer sustained a strain to EE's right arm when EE slipped but did not fall. The injured miner was walking in the area of the Thor Stacker tail pulley when EE slipped. To avoid a fall EE reached first with EE's left hand and then caught self with EE's right hand by grabbing the conveyor frame. EE states at that time EE felt pain in right bicep area.

The miner was using a portable cement mixer to mix a cement compound to repair a crushing mill. While the miner was attempting to remove the cement compound from the portable mixer EE's left hand contacted the rotating paddles inside the mixing barrel. The employee stated ""EE was in a hurry and did not disengage the rotating parts of the portable mixer"".

Employee stated they hurt their back when the truck shifted gears. A witness stated the employee was frustrated with having to work and slammed themselves against the back of the truck seat.

While pouring concrete from a bucket attached to the hoist employee felt muscular pain in upper right back as employee pushed the bucket.

I.W. sat down on the Rippers of the Case Loader during EE's conversation with another emp. The loader rippers hydraulic pressure was suddenly released and the rippers dropped to the floor while the I.W. was sitting on them. This caused the I.W. to fall backwards into the scraper box. The I.W.'s lower back hit against the scraper box resulting in fracture to the L1 & L2 vertebrae.

Employee was pulling bags down off a double stacked pallet. The double stacked pallet height reach 65 inches in height. As the employee was pulling the bags off EE felt a pop, and EE's shoulder went to hurting. (right shoulder) The individual bag weight is 50Lbs per. The employee was mixing a batch mix and did not wait on the forklift to come.

Employee was exiting a boom truck when foot missed the bottom step resulting in a backwards fall of 30 inches. The EE broke fall by extending left arm behind self, resulting in a fracture of the left wrist.

On 9/25/19 around 1:30 am, operators were filling one-ton bags on and bag shifted out of position after filling. Forklift operator was attempting to hook the straps of the bag on the forklift bullhorns when the end of the bullhorn hit and broke the plastic airline connector that operates the cylinder. Part of the plastic connector hit the injured employee in the upper shoulder.

EE stated was ""working under the trap, lifting a 2x2 steel bar (short piece) when I felt a pain in muscle in the right shoulder."" EE had MRI on 11/22/2019 showing that the EE has 2 complete tendon tears and the bicep tendon is completely unattached. The EE was placed on Restricted Duty at that time.

EE was on the dozer and closed the door of the master switch and grabbed the door handle and EE's hand slipped off the door handle and EE fell. As EE fell EE's right leg hit the track of the dozer.

The individuals were on top of the water silo cutting a hole into the top of the tank to install a different water source. An ignition occurred inside the tank resulting in burns to the individuals.

Employee was removing a grating that had fallen in a drainage trough. After task completion, employee felt discomfort in abdominal region. Discomfort was reported on 10/2/19. Discomfort became worse on 10/30/19. Employee was taken to the hospital on 10/30/19 and diagnosed with a potential hernia.

After the master pad bolts and pad were removed the track was still connected. Lead Tech went to get a pry bar when other EE put left hand on track and kicked the master link to free track. EE had finger between track pads and was pinched upon release

Walking at the water treatment plant when EE slipped and fell against railing onto right shoulder. Put on limited duty but returned to work.

Employee was exiting a CAT D6 bulldozer. When EE stepped onto the ground with right leg, EE felt a pop in the right knee. EE was diagnosed with a knee sprain.

On 9/19/2019 EE reported at 10:00am they exited a loader put on a harness and went up on to a conveyor to clear off some rocks from a belt and a screen feeder. EE said they tweaked their back. EE called to report incident at 1:45. EE told that they had been having issues with back at home and wasn't sure where the injury happened.

Worker was operating the plant's Water Truck. EE was in the process of filling the truck for the ninth time this morning. While manually closing the water valve EE felt a ""pop"" in the right shoulder that caused immediate pain and EE could not lift arm.

Moving barrels of used oil and one tipped over and EE attempted to right the barrel by pulling it upright and strained EE's abdomen

Employee unhooked the chain from the conveyor and dropped it over the end. EE was walking back down and the chain accidentally re-hooked on a beam and jerked the conveyor and that is when EE lost balance and fell to the ground on EE's back.

The employee was pulling the rubber door back on the screen deck when employee felt a pain in right arm resulting in a strain.

Employee was lifting a section of pipe, employee was lifting with another employee when back started to hurt. Also moved some 5 gal buckets which made it worse.

After locking out the CV7 grasshopper. Employee climbed into the tail pulley area to start cleaning out the dirt. when there was a shift in the material and their leg got caught in a pinch point.

Workers hanging the feeder cable on the rib. The cable was muddy & the cable slipped out of a worker's hands & fell the length of the cable that was hung. Our employee was standing near the cable when it fell and it hit our EE in the right arm and knocked EE down. EE tried to catch self and injured right wrist and hand. A Sprain as of now.

Measuring new parts for the shear and some coal rolled off of the face striking right leg causing a fracture.

Stand pipe fell and hit employees shoulder.

Employee was attempting to remove a plug from a 3"" water pipe elbow when they felt the right shoulder pop and had pain. Employee tried to turn a water valve and the shoulder continued to hurt.

Employee was working on Texas Crusher when EE felt some abdominal pain.

Foreman attempted to lift a heavy piece of plant equipment and injured right bicep.

Operating a loader and back started bothering tham

Employee stepped off the bumper of pick up truck to unlevel ground. When EE's right foot came in contact with the ground, EE twisted the ankle and fell on knee.

Injured Employee attempted to unspool rope from barge rope winch without releasing tension at winch when rope slack backlashed. Employee's left arm that was holding slack was thrust upward due to force of backlash resulting in fractured wrist.

EE was stepping down from conveyor, when left foot stepped on top of a rock. As EE stepped backwards, the rock pushed from underneath the left foot. This resulted in the EE's left knee to twist and causing the the EE to fall to the ground.

Contractor employee was unloading jumpers to pull belt with, off the flat bed truck and claims that they felt pain in the stomach area. Cause of this injury was not using proper body mechanics and getting help. Compliance with rules/regs,required PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor. Diagnosed as a abdominal strain (No hernia).

Employee was refueling gas powered water pump and spilled fuel on engine. Fuel ignited due to hot engine.

EE was cleaning screen possum belly, a 2'x2' piece of hardened fine material came in contact with the EE's leg, EE thought that EE sprained it. Other EEs helped EE out, when EE came out the pain increased. Supervisor took EE to the ER, X-rays were taken and determined that it had a fracture on shinbone. EE was wearing proper PPE.

Miner was moving a pallet jack and smashed thumb between jack handle and support beam.

SLIPPED AND FELL ON METAL FLOORING LANDING ON RIGHT SHOULDER.

Employee slipped and fell in a muddy patch on the concrete. A wide walking path was cleared after a rainstorm. Employee chose to walk over the 8 inch muddy area, rather than use the 4 foot walking path that had been created. Employee strained right knee.

No lost time under medical diagnosis until 11-13-2019, for possible rotator cuff injury.

Employee was tramming a ManLift and hit a bump forcing employee to strike against the basket.

The employee was standing on a step attached to the tractor tote to check the level of material. The step broke from under the employee causing employee to hit their back on an adjacent containment wall. Employee was under the care of their dr. for an unrelated issue at the time. On Jan. 23, 2020 the company was notified that the injury was not caused by the unrelated issue.

Employees were moving a work platform when the unit deflected from the original path catching the employee's right hand between the work platform frame and the crusher bowl.

employee was closing bottom of primary valve with turn bar, began spraying caustic, employee jumped to dodge spray, dropped turn bar on L foot, all PPE in place, was treated onsite, cleaned, ice wrapped, ibuprofen, after a week 09/12/2019, bruising and swelling diminished, still painful, trip to occ med shows small fracture of L great toe

Employee caught glove on a pallet and felt pain in the hand when EE tried to pull free.

Injured was drilling holes to fasten down skirt rubber on a conveyor. When exiting the conveyor hood cover, injured felt pain in left shoulder. Injury became reportable on 09/20/2019 when injured was given work restrictions and referred to an orthopedic specialist.

Employee bent to pick up jackleg machine off of the rack and felt a sharp pain in right leg. Employee was seen by site medic and referred for a follow up from personal provider. EE's provider then issued restrictions for strained leg muscle.

Employee was tapping on the seat of a metal tipping gate with a hammer to try and loosen material because the gate would not fully close. During this process the gate closed crushing employee's right index finger against hammer and gate flap.

An employee was pulling on the Jackleg extension to move it closer to the hole being drilled when EE felt pain in EE's right arm. The employee suffered an injury to the tendon near the elbow.

Employee arrived for the shift, while walking across the wet limestone parking lot EE slipped and fell onto knees, causing contusion on L knee. At time of this injury on 9/3/19, EE thought was okay. On 10/24/19 EE reported knee still bothering EE. Was sent to Dr for 1st visit. On 11/4/19 EE had follow-up & Dr put EE on restrictions.

On 9/02/19 the employee felt a pop in EE's shoulder while changing a tire on the small water truck. On 9/03/2019 the employee was seen at the medical provider and placed on restricted duty.

Employee was at the north coal feeder. EE was shoveling coal from around the base of the feeder. While twisting the shovel to dump it they felt a pain in the right bicep.

Smashed little Finger on Equipment

While using a hammer to remove the blade from the shaft of a vent fan motor the employee smashed thumb with the hammer.

Employee was using a wheelbarrow to remove spilled material and slipped/tripped which caused the wheelbarrow to tip over and spill material into their face causing the eye to become irritated.

EE opened the door to the rock chute to start dislodging the materials, while placing the right hand on the door opening, when a rock fell loose, striking the EE on the right hand.

While being loaded in Haul truck, a large boulder was in the first bucket. The truck bed was not padded and the hard load jolted the employee causing mid back pain

Employee was a passenger in a man van that hit a pot hole causing employee to strain their neck.

Employee was changing out the castle seal on the 19B Drill using the sand lot to lift the seal and smashed their fingers in between the housing of the seal and a hose.

Employee was walking up stairs and felt a ""pop"" in left hip. The incident occurred on Friday, September 27 but was not reported to a supervisor until Monday, September 30. The employee was taken to the clinic on Tuesday, October 1 and diagnosed with a lumbar strain. EE is currently on light duty and receiving physical therapy.

Employee was walking down stairs to roll up a hose and missed the last step causing them to roll their left ankle.

Employee was at the 25 ball mill installing a pinion cap when they twisted while bending over and strained lower back.

Was walking on concrete and missed the step off and rolled right ankle. EE worked the rest of shift, no problems, was off 9/30/19 for personal day, came back 10/1/19. Sent to medical and put on light duty on 10/1/19. Came back to work and given return to full duty on 10/7/19. Will report on 4th Quarter injuries report. Did not miss work for ankle.

Slipped on a FLOC which is a slippery compound.

Employee was attempting to get slide gate to activate. Slide gate opened striking employee on right forearm producing cut that needed 4 sutures to close. Employee returned to work same day on restricted duty.

Employee was walking along side of tailings line measuring the height of the line. As they stepped along some brush they stepped in a hole they did not see and felt pain in their ankle. They went to the doctor and were diagnosed with a sprain and were placed on restrictions.

EE attempted to tap a bushing for a head pulley shaft in place with a hammer and a spud wrench. As the EE struck the spud wrench with the hammer, they missed and struck their left pinkie finger, causing it to break.

EE was moving the beam for the HP500 to set on. When EE reached for the beam EE's arm popped.

Employee was operating the 573 HT traveling to the 16 shovel when they hit a pothole and felt a sharp pain in their back and both legs.

EE was hoisting piece of metal onto saw horses with 1840 Skid steer loader & the metal slipped & struck EE in right knee while sitting in the operator's seat. Informed me at 3:00 pm that day but refused treatment. The next morning, Friday, informed me it was still sore & was sent to doctor & placed on restricted duty with follow up visit scheduled.

EE was adjusting a limit switch on stacker. As EE adjusted, EE pushed on lever and opposite side of lever impacted EE's right hand. Resulted in a cut and bruising of the middle finger of the right hand. Employee was diagnosed with fracture and cut put together with glue, meds given.

Employee was changing out 3/4"" bolts on flight for upper dust screw conveyor. EE was using the open end on two ratchet wrenches to tighten the bolt and nut. While tightening towards self with left hand and away from self with the right, the wrench in EE's left hand slipped off the bolt head. Employee lost balance, falling forward onto wrist rolling it over.

Employee was walking on the rougher deck floor. Employee was wearing appropriate fall protection and tied off correctly. Employee moved quickly causing the yoyo to lock. This caused the employee to fall backwards onto level below. Which was about 2ft landing on bottom causing pain in lower back.

The Miner was assisting another miner carry a 80 pound screen bearing from a storage conex to a cart for transport to the work location. The bearing started to slip off the cart, as it was moving the miner stepped back to avoid being struck by the bearing. As they stepped back steel protruding from the conex struck their left leg just above the top of their boot.

While loading a V-wipe Scrapper onto Supply Car employee's left little finger got mashed between V-Wipe Scrapper and Supply Car.

The accident occurred on 9/25/19, but it didn't become reportable until EE went to doctor on 10/03/19. EE first noticed pain while pulling wrenches on the Haver bag placer, one in each hand, to either loosen or tighten. Then moved to hammer to help move a bolt. Moved back to wrenches and pain got worse. Pain present along forearm to palm near thumb on right hand.

EE was walking around the manlift towards the basket of the machine. As EE was walking the EE tripped on own feet and went to the ground. It appears that EE struck left shin on the corner of a metal pump sled that was lying on the ground next to the manlift basket. EE was taken to ER and received 9 stitches, released to return to work on light duty.

While seated in cab of haul truck, injured person closed cab door by not firmly gripping handle, but with an open palm. As the door closed, a finger extended into the area of, and got caught in the door jam causing laceration/crushing injury to finger(middle)-left hand.

Crew was working to remove an old screen. 2 crew members were on a platform below the screen removing old hydraulic lines & storing them on the platform. While trying to roll the hydraulic lines on the platform, one of the connection ends of a line was stuck on a wall. While pulling the line, the connection end came off the wall striking one of the employees in the nose/face.

Employee was backing a WA600 Front-end loader when EE struck a pot hole causing a sudden jerk.

Miner was operating a Model DT-12 dump truck, while backing up miner placed hand on the outside of the ROPS post and while articulating the truck around the corner, miner's left middle finger was pinched between the ROPS post and the bed of the truck resulting in required sutures to close the wound. No bones were broken.

A mechanic was lifting a dozer cutting edge by hand to position it for rigging when it slipped from a height of approximately 2"" and fell on the employee's index finger causing an open fracture to the right index finger.

Coworker was removing conveyor belt roller from frame when roller broke and struck the conveyor belting material that was pulled up to provide slack for conveyor belt splicing. The impact caused the slack conveyor belting material to strike the injured employee causing a laceration to the left elbow and a contusion with swelling in the lower left thorax area.

While using a 3 ton come-a-long to remove the left dipper handle pin from the 518 dipper, the pin jumped approximently an inch causing EE to move suddenly and tweek EE's back on the right side. At first EE requested to report the injury only, but later decided to request medical attention. The onsite EMR treated EE.

EE was working on a cable truck & upon stepping up onto the truck experienced a popping sensation in back of right lower leg. EE states it hurts to walk and feels EE does not have normal strength. EE reported incident to supv. 9/23 & sent to clinic. EE was seen by co. physician on 9/26/19 and placed on modified work.

EE states while working on 09/21 pulling & prying heavy objects EE noticed left shoulder was sore, employee continued to work through shift. On 09/22 EE noticed shoulder continued to be sore. While attempting to lift heavy objects on 09/23 EE experienced increasing pain in left shoulder. EE went to onsite clinic for OTC med. On 9/26 MD placed EE on modified work due to soreness.

Working from a ladder, EE was bringing a light down to repair it and felt pain in lower back. EE proceeded to the Elec. Shop to repair the light. After repairing the light, EE went back up to the top of the Homo Silos to reinstall the light. EE said the pain became worse after installing light fixture and putting ladder away on top of the Homo Silo.

Employee was installing a fire hydrant being supported by a strap attached to a bucket. When the strap was disconnected the pipe rotated at the coupling causing the ladder to become unstable which caused the worker to fall off the ladder approximately 8-10 feet to the dirt below. The EE had sore rib area and torso and sore back.

The EE was cleaning off the catwalk of the belt to the wash screen from an earlier spill. When raking rocks off of the catwalk, a couple ballast sized rock went behind feet. EE backed up, stepped on the rock, and twisted right foot on the rock. Ended up having a sprained ankle.

While EE was carrying a section of handrail with another ironworker EE stepped over the end of a cart and stepped down on a piece of metal, which rolled causing EE's ankle to roll.

EE was plugging off a water hopper on a dust collector when EE's grip on the drain lever slipped resulting in their right thumb being pinched. The pinch required medical treatment.

EE was lifting rubber belting out of basket. The basket swung and bumped EE in the back of right calf. At the time the EE stated that it didn't hurt and EE hardly felt the bump. The next morning the EE has a large lump in muscle so EE visited doctor and doctor put EE on restrictions. Contusion to muscle. Blood thinner medicine could have caused bruising.

Employee was repairing a drive belt, and attempting to loosen a nut, using a crescent wrench. While employee was applying pressure to loosen the nut, employee felt a pain in right shoulder.

Employee had finished cleaning the hot gas generator fan 353-FN1. While closing the door to the fan, they felt a discomfort in their back, due possibly to ""moving the wrong way"". EE reported to mgmt on 9/19/19 and nurse prescribed home care, EE went to doc on own on 9/20 and given injection.

EE was walking on the cat walk in the Rock Cut and felt their lower left calf muscle pull.

Employee was helping to change a haul truck tire in the drift when the truck shifted on the cribbing. As the truck shifted, the employee turned to get out of its path and in the commotion was knocked down causing a strain in mid back.

The injured process attendant IV was washing down the raw mill basement area floor when they slipped on green algae injuring their right knee.

EE was building guard using grinder. Guard was clamped to table but EE was using left index finger to help stabilize. Grinder hit protrusion, caught EE's glove between disc and grinder guard. This caused the wheel to cut the employee's glove, pull EE's index finger towards the wheel and cut EE's finger. Reqd 6 stitches to close.

Employee was getting a piece of metal from metal rack when the metal fell on EE's right foot.

Employee was removing a bar cart away from the furnace when the wheel of the cart became stuck, employee pulled on cart to free it, the cart went to the left and caught employee's left little finger between furnace frame and the edge of the cart, finger was fractured and wound required stitches.

While stripping the leach pipes on the 6320 King stock pile, the employee was stepping over a 4"" pipe to get to the 2"" pipe in order to strip the wobblers. The employee's left foot slipped on a unstable rock causing the left ankle to twist inward.

Operating haul truck at asphalt plant hit upper arm/shoulder against door.

EE lifted 25 lb rock and pulled groin muscle.

Tech was changing an Eng. temp sensor that had fail on Crawler. EE remove the presser from cooling system and then removed the bad sensor, hot coolant splashed on to the back (Top) of left hand. Employee had on rubber palmed gloves with a cloth backing. Employee received second degree burns to back of hand and fingers.

Employee was loosening nut on bolt and when it became loose the employee lost balance and fell back hitting EE's back on electrical box.

EE jumped 3-4 feet to the ground, hurt right knee

Mechanic removing pan from D8 dozer. When Mech removed last bolt holding pan, the pan slipped out of EE's hand pinching left hand between pan and ground, causing cut to hand. 1st Aid provided and sent to clinic for exam. No broken bones or sutures required, but placed on restricted duty for 3 days (no use of left hand).

Employee stated was climbing up the steps on a haul truck when employee lost balance and fell.

Employee sustained a same level fall and hit EE's knee resulting in a contusion to the knee.

Employee was operating shovel and digging in a hard spot and the shovel started jumping around causing employee's back to hurt.

A miner was injured when EE's right hand was struck by a piece of metal causing a small laceration and became embedded, requiring medical removal.

EE was bringing the CKD sample to the core building to drop it off. It was raining and EE didn't want it to get wet. As EE went to set it down in the door way it dropped from EE's hand and the dust went into the air and went up under EE's safety glasses causing EE's left eye to be burned.

Employee was holding support for chainsaw operator. Chain broke and a piece struck the employee on EE's heel causing a laceration resulting in sutures.

Employee tripped over material discharge hose while operating gunite machine, landing on left wrist.

Employee was carrying a bucket of grease and felt knee pop. EE was diagnosed with a knee sprain.

A miner was provided prescription medication for a back strain.

Employee was getting off the F122939 Rental Water Truck at the 801 water stand to turn on the water valve to fill the water truck. As they stepped off the last rung of the boarding ladder they felt a dull ache/discomfort in their left ankle.

Removing water hose and twisted back, felt a pop. Treated with basic first aid but was taken to a clinic on 9/16/19 which the doctor started Physical Therapy, Medication and modified duties

Injured had a foreign body in EE's right ear which resulted in injured being placed on restrictions and medications for infection in EE's ear.

After lifting a wheel chock employee felt an irritation in the right shoulder.

EE says lower back started to hurt while shoveling

EE was using a sledgehammer to drive the coupling latches down on the highwall miner push beams. As EE attempted to swing the hammer to secure one of the latches, EE felt left shoulder popped. EE experienced severe pain in left shoulder forcing EE to stop work assignment.

Damaged boot allowed hydrated lime to contact skin.

While troubleshooting a limit switch, an employee's hand was caught between a valve actuator linkage arm and a linkage post, resulting in contusions, swelling, and sprains to the hand, wrist, and fingers.

Technician was removing an idler pulley from a bulldozer and was striking the pulley with a sledge hammer. A shard of metal was ejected and it struck the technician penetrating the technician's leg. The metal was imbedded in the leg and had to be removed by a medical professional.

Employee was using a razor knife to cut plastic. knife slipped and employee cut finger

Employee was slicing a rubber liner and the knife cut through the rubber and sliced into EE's leg. Employee needed 5 stitches to close the wound.

Employee was trying to loosen a fuel filter on main tank. While utilizing a step ladder, they twisted their back when the filter loosened and felt something in their back. We took employee to the DR and it was found they had a strained muscle in their back.

Large rock loaded into haul truck that caused truck to rock side to side, up and down causing a back strain and one day of light duty.

Employee mill utility, caught right thumb between the lifting hook and the screen frame during a screen media change. The end of the thumb was broken.

The operator of the 505 HT was loading on the left side of the 46 shovel when the second dipper opened prematurely and a large boulder hit the dovetail causing the haul truck to be jostled. The operator struck their head on the window post of the driver side door. Case#1877901

Smashed finger between pipe and motor while removing the guard of main clinker conveyor.

Employee slipped on wet surface in well field, landing on tail bone. Employee reported to Supervisor & continued to work. On 9/12, the employee requested a medical evaluation. Employee was released to work without any restrictions. On 9/19 employee experienced swelling in knee. Employee returned to the doctor and was given 3 days of restricted duty beginning on 09/20/2019.

Miner was unplugging a sump line that was charged with compressed air. The line was disconnected at one end and when the plug released, the line kicked backed and hit the miner in EE's hip/pelvis area.

Standing on the trucks ladder, slipped, hit chest on the ladder, contusion right front wall of thorax

Cooling package on a 279c Skid Steer fell down and pinned employee's right hand between the latch striker and the latch assembly. The gas strut was defective and came off its housing when it was bumped. Doctor determined employee had a fracture in the shaft of the #1 metacarpal on right hand.

Shift employee was checking train cars. Employee exited side-by-side and stepped on a rock with left ankle causing it to roll. Employee was transported to town and evaluated. Returned to work with restrictions.

An employee was throwing a breaker when it arc flashed. Employee received minor burns to face and hands.

EE was exiting building,stepped down from concrete floor to ground and rolled ankle. treated and released on 09/09/19 for ankle sprain no restrictions. F/U apt. shows EE to have a bone avulsion to left foot, received restrictions on 09/18/19.

When stepping out of pickup truck, employee twisted EE's left ankle as EE placed EE's foot on the ground.

EE was unlocking kiln pony motor and turned around and tripped. EE hit their left knee on the concrete. EE was evaluated and put on modified duty.

While performing maintenance on stacker, employee struck conveyor belt and made contact with other employee.

Miner was removing a head pulley shaft when it fell pinching EE's right hand between the shaft and the work table.

Miner was using a 4 1/2"" grinder to cut a piece of screen cloth. The grinder had had the guard removed. As EE was cutting the screen it cut through the wire and hit the next one causing it to kick back and hit EE's left hand. Cutting EE between the middle finger and index finger, parallel to EE's fingers.

Employee was lowering a loader hood when it landed on employee's co-worker's foot.

Front End Loader was struck by a Haul Truck causing to flip on its side. The front end loader operator received right shoulder and neck injuries.

Slipped off of the running board of light vehicle. Grabbed the steering wheel to break fall and hurt shoulder. Was seen and has a right shoulder strain, was prescribed muscle spasm medication.

The operator of 519 was loading at shovel 15 and experienced a rough load event. The operator felt some discomfort in their back and the driver side window was cracked in the process.

While moving miner cable, felt a pinch in lower back. They went to pick up cable again and felt additional pain in back and into legs. They called for help to get out of the mine. They returned to work without restriction. They contacted a physician after allegedly aggravating the injury while sweeping with a broom and began missing work 10/25/2019.

Miner was using a hand controlled loader/skidsteer to clean surge tunnel. Miner's finger became caught between the controls and the frame of the conveyor causing a laceration and compound fracture.

EE was climbing down off the scissor deck when EE lost balance and landed on top of the jack stabilizer housing. For potential severity concerns of the injury to EE's groin, EE was immediately sent to the Hospital ER for evaluation and was placed on Restricted Work Duties.

Employee was roof bolting when roof steel fell from mine roof striking and fracturing employee's right index finger. Employee received medical treatment, was transported into town and examined.

A piece of aggregate material came off a conveyor and struck the employee in the lower back area. The employee has lower back pain and x-rays were negative. EE was released to light duty.

EE was climbing into drill rig when foot slipped and EE caught self w/right arm.

The initial injury happened in 2019, employee was going into a chute at a belt transfer and as EE was climbing in EE's foot slipped off of the step and EE caught self with EE's arms. EE's shoulder hurt but EE did not want to seek medical attention. EE ended up having surgery on 5-18-20 and returned to work 5-19-20

EE was shoveling and strained low back.

While working on replacing the lid for the bypass baghouse, the lid spun around, landing on the top of the employees foot. The employee sustained a large bruise on the top of EE's left foot.

EE was in the discharge of cement mill #4 removing buildup from discharge screen. While exiting the mill, EE's right foot was held in place at the door opening while EE stepped out onto the ladder with left leg. EE was ok at the time, reported just in case. Still had discomfort and on 9/13/2019 was issued physical therapy and restricted duty for sprain.

EE was using a hand drill drilling into rock and the drill stuck and twisted EE's hand/wrist.

Employee picked up a 10"" 90 degree bent pipe weighing approximately 80 lbs from the floor onto a work table when they felt a pain in their chest.

Employee was scaling work area. Rock was scaled out of mesh striking employee in the hand, cutting glove and causing a laceration to the top of the hand

EE and IE were holding a cast aluminum 5"" off a power station, the box fell on IE's finger.

Pulled hydraulic oil hose until reel locked-made swinging motion to toss hose on top of excavator. Felt twinge in upper left arm. EE got on excavator to loosen fill cap with wrench. Cap was screwed tight-so EE pulled on the wrench with both hands-felt another twinge. EE used different wrench, was able to loosen fill cap. On 10/4, EE requested to be checked by doctor.

EE was connecting a trailer to the Maintenance pickup truck. EE pulled the tongue of the trailer towards the ball-hitch and pinched EE's finger between the trailer and the ball-hitch, lacerating the ringer finger on EE's left hand. EE returned to work shortly after receiving 7 stitches.

Employee was installing bolt and got EE's finger smashed in-between the bolt and drill chuck causing injury

EE was using a wire wheel on a grinder. It did have a guard and the trigger lock is not present. EE claims that the wheel caught and torqued toward them. It made contact with their right leg. EE was taken to the hospital and given stitches. No restrictions or light duty.

Employee was preparing a tank for inspection by a third party vendor. As they were exiting the tank their leg contacted a sharp stationary piece of metal causing a cut to their lower leg.

I.e. was struck in the forehead by a lock ring while it was being installed on a 797 haul truck.

Was getting out of scoop when EE's left foot slid under the control panel in the cab and stepped out of the cab with EE's right foot. EE's right foot rolled and EE lost EE's balance falling to the ground with EE's left foot still in the cab under the control panel.

Employee was attempting to clear material from chute by hitting it on the side with a sledgehammer. The sledgehammer was heavy, so employee put right hand up on the handle to control it. Employee pinched right middle finger between the sledgehammer and the bin. Employee was brought to the hospital and found to have fracture of the distal aspect of the finger.

Employee was holding a carriage bolt head to keep it in place while an impact was being used to remove the nut. The bolt pushed out and spun in EE's hand, lacerating the right index finger and requiring stitches.

While using pry bar, Employee punctured skin between thumb and index finger on left hand. Employee received stitches and returned to work.

EE was cutting off 993K bucket adapters with air arc. Hit adapter with 2 lb. hammer to ensure metal was cut loose. Metal fragment flew off and struck ee in left leg. Needed 1 suture to close wound

Employee stated that on 9/27/2019, while operating a grinder, a small sliver of metal struck EE's left eye. This incident wasn't reported until 10/07/2019. The employee received medical treatment for the left eye, also on 10/7/2019. The incident became reportable at the time of the treatment. The employee did not miss any days work and had no restrictions from the doctor.

Employee was using a large bar to pry a rock out of a conveyor. While doing so employee's right hand struck a sharp object causing a contusion and laceration.

EMPLOYEE WELDING/TORCHING DISCHARGE CHUTE AND DEBRIS FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

Employee was cutting a piece of belting with a utility knife, when the blade slipped from the belt cutting their left upper arm. Employee was taken to local ER and received 3 staples.

FLW was removing an idler pulley from a piece of tracked equipment. While striking the pulley with a 3# hammer a shard of metal came off of the hammer and struck the worker in upper thigh.

Move crew foreman trimming belt skirting out of section tail piece with a razor knife when the channel locks slipped causing both hands to cross resulting in a 2 inch laceration on top of left hand.

EE was attempting to remove screen covers to screw located below screen to remove broken flights when screen got caught on EE's shirt, causing the screen to twist, catching the EE's left ear lobe with jagged edge of screen cloth causing a laceration that required 5 sutures to close.

On 08/19/2019 employee sustained a slightly sprained ankle during normal work maintenance. On 09/27/2019 the employee experience sharp pain in the ankle and reported to EE's supervisor. An x-ray revealed a slight fracture making the incident reportable on 09/27/2019.

During the day employee was helping to cut and empty reclaim bags in the pit so it could be mixed in with the shot. Employee got something in eye and rubbed the eye. Employee scratched the cornea and was given antibiotic eye drops.

Slipped going up ladder to loader and abrasion on leg. Employer not notified until Oct 28th. Emp not sure when it happened.

While removing an attachment to a piece of equipment the employees arm slipped and was cut on a sharp sliver of metal on the equipment.

Employee stated employee was using drill and the bit caught the glove material while drilling on expansion joint. Bit pulled into skin causing cut on left hand palm. Employee went to ER, received 5 stitches.

Employee lifted by hand a large rock.

While moving from the cab to the window area, EE missed a step. Despite having good contact with the hands, EE was unable to hold on and fell off the loader. This transition area can be tricky and varies by manufacture on how to best access the area. EE had contact in three points but fell when switching.

EE was installing roof bolts outby the #2 Face on the 2-W CM section. While using the machine head to push a bolt up into the previously drilled hole, the bolt became stuck. When EE applied extra force to the bolt in an effort to push it up fully, the bolt bent causing the bolt wrench to come off and struck EE above EE's left eyebrow causing a laceration. EE received 8 sutures.

Employee was removing a 3 by 5 foot piece of steel plate from an old discharge chute. While moving the plate out of the chute, the employee caught EE's right middle finger between the plate and a structural support beam. Employee fractured tip of finger.

Employee was helping drill a hole in the bottom and employee's arm contacted the rotating auger type drill barrel and cut the arm. Sutures were required to repair the wound.

Attempting to take sample from discharge chute. EE believes shovel contacted moving belt under chute, causing it to jump. EE's RT pinky finger came into contact with the conveyor frame. The impact caused the nail to catch on the frame and pull nail from nail bed, the nail lacerating the fingertip.

Employee stated was attempting to remove the drill steel after drilling a hole in the top when a piece of draw rock struck employee on right forearm causing a laceration that required sutures. IE did not miss any scheduled work due this incident.

Impaled right hand on guard hangar.

employee was attempting to cut off a cable bolt hanging out of the roof with a cut off wheel when the grinder slipped and cut employees forearm

Employee was drilling up top steel, free hand was on the handle of the canopy, when a thin piece of rock came down the steel and slung off striking EE on the right arm above the elbow. The laceration required 4 stitches.

EE was hanging cable in entry 5 @ 27+50 EE felt burning and a small pop in right shoulder.

Cutting a thick piece of rubber with a utility knife and lost EE's grip. Knife slipped cutting the underside of EE's forearm

Employee was changing a hydraulic filter on a D-11 Dozer when employee's wrench slipped, employee fell off dozer on ground cutting right side of face above ear, receiving (5) staples.

The mechanic's left thumb was pinched between the VSM bucket and the cylinder while working to install the retaining pin. The injury required sutures to close the wound.

Employee was crawling under a bolter cable and the snub came loose causing the cable to hit EE's face. EE received 11 stitches. No work lost

While cutting board with skilsaw the saw kicked back and made contact with the employee's left thumb causing a laceration. Employee was transported to hospital and laceration was treated with sutures and employee was released to normal duty.

Employee received an eye injury when a hydraulic hose fitting came loose/broke and sprayed hydraulic fluid into the eye. EE was wearing safety glasses at the time but they were not preventive. Prescription eye medication was administered.

Employee had plaster and dust on their hand, went to wipe sweat from their eye area, and got plaster in the eye. Employee got prescription eye drops.

Employee was getting up to Track hoe, that was sitting on shot rock, and had a hand on a small rock that gave way, releasing a larger rock to strike their hand. Employee said they were unable to react in time.

The employee had finger pinched between a steel bar and valve handle causing a fracture.

The employee was checking the oil in the Komatsu 500 loader as part of the pre-shift inspection and the access door fell on EE's right hand smashing EE's right middle finger tip resulting in a fractured bone.

EE could not get two sections of drill steels to separate. EE bounced the steels against the drill box, they separated and the bottom steel came back and struck EE on chin causing laceration.

Employee tried to get blank between saddles with a long hook. The hook slipped off the eye when the employee was pulling it which resulted in the employees right finger hitting a rail and cutting it.

Employee was using a come-along to pull up main belt structure. When the come-long slipped out of the chain that was holding the come-long and it struck the employee in the facial area which resulted in the employee getting stitches.

While walking by the miner their feet slid out from under them, when they reached out to catch themselves with their left hand, wrist hit a miner bit on the head of the miner.

The offside roof bolter operator was in the process of installing a 2nd roof bolt in the 2nd row when they noticed a piece of draw rock moving out of the corner of their eye. A piece of draw rock measuring approximately 45"" by 25"" by 1/2"" fell striking them just below the left elbow resulting in a cut that required stitches.

Ee untied a roller table that was used to put liner in the mill. It was leaning against a handrail, it fell, striking the ee on the right lower leg. Reported to supervisor and was seen on 09/25, x-rays negative for fracture. Ee followed up on 10/29 and was diagnosed with an infection making this reportable for treatment.

Employee was operating shuttle car and hit corner of rib with canopy and material struck them in the face causing laceration above right eye.

At 3:45PM ,Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, the operator was attempting to remove a slide gate from a chute with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and struck them producing a laceration about 2"" in length above right eye. Closure of the wound took 9 stitches at a local ER. The employee was released to work without restrictions and worked all of the following shifts.

Employee working in warehouse receiving freight when noticed irritation from a foreign object in left eye. Employee flushed affected eye at eye wash station, but onsite PA had to physically remove the object from eye. The medic released the employee back to full duties at work.

Employee exiting the haul truck rolled right ankle, put too much weight on right ankle when employee stepped on the ground.

Employee was setting a dewatering pump along a beltline. While trying to get the pump into the correct position the latch on hook broke. The pump moved causing the employee to slip and employee's left knee struck the pump.

The employee was clipping the detonators onto the det cord at the face of 1249. EE looked up to grab the det cord and a small rock fell from above striking EE in the mouth damaging EE's front upper teeth.

Employee was helping to lift the catwalk in the storage building. Employee felt pain in left shoulder.

A Section Foreman was helping position a Flexco splice board when another employee inadvertently hit the foremans right thumb with a hammer. The employee was diagnosed with a fracture to EE's thumb tip.

Employee was a passenger in a mantrip that went off track while traveling thru a switch causing the employee to strain lower back. The employee continues to work but has started receiving Physical Therapy on 9/25/2019.

Employee was in the process of moving the continuous miner cable off of a getman and lost balance causing them to fall into the canopy of the getman.

Climbing onto the loader and put hand on a bee that had landed on railing and got stung.

Scraping the screen and scraper hit a stone and stopped and EE jammed wrist.

EE was operating controls on material hauler and placed other hand in pinch point on moving part.

Employee was in the process of putting up a tube, EE turned to grab a tube and when EE turned around EE's face struck the tube resulting in a laceration above EE's left eye. EE received four sutures.

Employee was seen at the ER 2:00am on 9/21. EE was diagnosed with flash burns from the welding EE was performing 9/20. EE was given prescription eye drops and was released from the ER.

TRUCK OPERATED BY CONTRACTOR WAS DELIVERING LOAD TO MINE. DRIVER DID NOT SEE TRAIN. TRAIN STRUCK POWER UNIT ON DRIVER SIDE. DE-RAILED ENGINE AND 2 TANK CARS, DRIVER'S WIFE TOOK DRIVER TO HOSPITAL AFTER SCENE CLEARED TO BE CHECKED, WAS TREATED AND RELEASED TO FULL DUTY FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY.

Employee was working with a co-worker to take a wear plate off the screen at the crusher plant. EE placed EE's thumb on top of the carriage bolt as the co-worker used the air gun to loosen the nut on the other end of the bolt. The bolt popped up out of its groove and sliced EE's right thumb.

EE had gone to the restroom, walked out and put hard hat on and went to put safety glasses on and the arm of the glasses went in eye.

While sitting in the loader, a wasp flew into the cab and stung operator on the right arm near EE's bicep. EE did not have any abnormal reactions to the sting and at this point no first aid has been administered. Intercompany nurse hotline, WorkCare was called and the incident has been captured.

EE was hammering in a new bit sleeve on miner drum, a piece of metal came off sleeve and hit EE in left cheek, causing laceration.

Employee was breaking rock with an eight pound sledge hammer and missed wedge causing hammer to come back and strike them in the face, forehead, causing a laceration.

While getting off the loader, the employee, slipped on step (did not fall) and strained back. Employee went back for a follow up on 11/22/2019 and P.T. was recommended... on 11/25/2019 Employee signed up for P.T. --- making this injury reportable.

The employee's hand slipped off the door of the AC condensor, tried to catch the door with the left hand and electric fan blade make contact with the hand, causing a laceration.

Using a jackleg drill when the retainer collar came off causing the jackleg to twist pulling employee's right arm causing a pain in the right elbow. Was reported as first aid but due to on going pain the miner was treated by a doctor on 10/7/2019.

Employee was washing with a 1 inch water hose equipped with a ball valve fitting at the end. During the process of cleaning, EE had laid the hose on the catwalk. Pulling the hose, the ball valve caught on a toe plate, turned the water on, causing the hose to whip under pressure, striking the employee on the left eyebrow.

Cutting Conveyor Belt, employee slipped and cut self

A cement truck loading operator, with more than 23 years of experience was centering the spout into a cement tanker by using a 52-inch bar that weighs 3 pounds when they felt a pain in right wrist and elbow. After seeking medical attention they were diagnosed with right wrist/elbow sprain and then performed an MRI which came back with no more findings.

EE was running a 1/2 inch impact gun and screwed the thread into their right palm. Xrays negative for foreign body in hand, stitches required. EE released to full duty.

At aprox 7:30 employee started de-gasification and flames shot out of the pump.

Employee was watching the unit mechanic repair the leveling chain on the roof bolter in the # 5 entry on # 2 unit when EE fell forward and caught self with right hand and thumb causing a fracture of EE's right thumb.

Cleaning off part of plant, did not use provided gloves, received large sliver.

Contract employee was shearing belt with shears when they slipped from grip and lacerated a thumb. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations, mining systems or equipment, training, protective clothing or devices. Attitude may have been a factor.

While climbing a ladder and swinging a 3 lb sledge hammer to move a screen into place, hurt right shoulder.

Field crew EE was in process of cutting pipe loose that was to be replaced in clinker processing area. Dust and debris fell from structure and got into right eye. Was wearing face shield and glasses.

Employee was closing lids on contractor trailer when thumb was caught between latch and dome lid. Employee had applied lubricant to free the latches when right thumb was caught in pinch point fracturing tip.

EE was removing a seal from a hopper door of a rail car when they felt discomfort in right shoulder. Initially treated as a first aid. Injury escalated to recordable when employee was prescribed physical therapy on 10/07/2019.

Employee was pushing forward to open a valve using force and EE's forearm made contact with a bolt underneath the valve. Resulting in a laceration to EE's (R) forearm that required 4 stitches.

While bolting EE noticed loose forming in new wire EE was installing, while scaling the accumulation of rock out of screen, a small rock EE scaled out contacted the rib & bounced contacting EE on a tooth causing a chip, EE opted to not have it fixed at the time. On 11/11/2019 company was made aware EE had tooth fixed 10/15/19 making this a MR no days lost.

While changing fittings from a failed hyd. pump to another pump, the pump began to fall from the bumper of a service truck. The employee tried to catch the falling pump.

Employee was walking toward clinker breaker platform to retrieve tape for the vac hose. There was a hoe propped up against the platform. The employee stepped on the head of the hoe causing the handle to strike EE in the left side of EE's mouth.

EE was untightening a union to an airline with two pipe wrenches. Heard and felt a pop in left bicep. Went to a doctor that night released to work. Became reportable on 10/21/19 due to physical therapy that the doctor ordered.

Employee was getting two 6 foot 9 inch R-28 bolting drill steel off a steel rack outside the drill bit connex to give to a miner. As EE picked them up one of the steel slipped and pinched EE's right index finger between the two steel causing a laceration requiring sutures, no days were lost making this a medical reportable injury.

Employee was sumping the miner in when a 12"" cc bolt sprung loose off of the top of the miner, striking the employee in the mouth chipping EE's front two teeth.

Forklift operator was loading a van. Loader's co-worker was supervising the load & truck driver was inside cab. Operator was loading the last pallet when the driver attempted to pull forward causing forklift with operator to wedge between dock & van. Operator was wearing PPE & the van was chalked.

Employee was climbing up onto side of haul truck and lost grip and fell to ground

Employee stated that while coming out of the mine they pushed airlock door open and large amount of dust blew up under glasses filling their eyes up. Employee was treated and released w/medicated eye drops.

Employee was on a ladder washing out the dewatering screen. The pressure from the screen caused them to lose balance. EE jumped off of the ladder and landed wrong on right foot and fractured their tibia.

Employee was resetting post when a piece of rock struck EE on the lip resulting in a laceration. Cause of this incident was lack of employee awareness. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, mining equipment/systems was not a factor, miner proficiency may have been a factor.

Employee stated was changing a hose on the roof bolter, pulling on the hose, and had discomfort in the right arm. Employee started physical therapy on Nov 4 to make injury reportable.

A Dragline Operator has pain in right shoulder after they tripped and fell on the same level. The miner and coworkers were preparing to install a new drag cable. As the miner was moving backwards with cable in hand they tripped over a dirt clod lying in the field and fell on their back and elbow and jammed an arm. An injection for pain now makes this reportable.

Employee was stepping on a curtain to pull it down from the roof. In doing so EE stepped on a miner cable causing EE to fall backwards. As EE fell EE's right hand hit the mine roof causing swelling and pain.

As employee was walking to badge in, they fell to the ground, scraped their right, left arms, and received a small cut on the left knee.

Trouble shooting on electrical starter in control van. Employee went to de-energize breaker and the breaker malfunctioned causing small debris to discharge into employee's work area. Debris went inside the top employee's safety glasses. Employee suffered laceration to surface of eye and no impairment is expected.

Employee was cutting plastic when knife slipped. Laceration on wrist, three stitches. See Below: Wet and rainy conditions; Not utilizing proper cutting tool; Not wearing appropriate protective PPE.

At the end of the miners shift on 9/12/2019 the miner felt EE had something in EE's right eye. The next morning 9/13/2019 at work EE's right eye was red and sore so EE requested medical evaluation. EE was sent to the doctors office where the doctor prescribed eye drops to be placed into EE's right eye.

Employee was working from a scissor lift cutting an existing 1/2"" all thread hanging from the electrical room back. The porta-bandsaw broke away from the material and fell onto the Team Members left hand cutting through the glove and injuring hand. Laceration to Left Pointer Finger

Employee was setting bits on the shear with a bit wrench and 3 pound sledge hammer. A small piece of metal flew off the bit striking EE in the left arm. Employee went for a x-ray the next day.

Employee was carrying a top section roller from the ride to the beltline. The roller was swinging around and it pinched EE's thumb between the wing and the middle roller.

Employees were assigned to change broken belts on a cooler fan. After the new belts had been installed the injured employee got EE's right index finger caught between the belt and pulley causing a laceration and hairline fracture to the tip of EE's finger.

As the miner grabbed the whip-check to pull the jackleg drill down, a small piece of metal went through the glove into the right pointer finger. The next day the puncture wound was red and sore and appeared to be infected prompting the worker to seek medical attention.

While EE was using a hammer a piece of the hammer broke off and cut EE's lower left arm. EE received 4 stitches and returned to work.

Digging/cleaning under screen. Hurt back.

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS USING A PRYBAR ON A PACKING GLAND. PRY BAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING AN ABRASION TO RIGHT EYE AND CONTUSION TO FACE.

Individual was installing a roof bolt when EE was setting the head of the bolt into the chuck and hit the rotation. EE's glove unknowingly got caught between the bolt head and the chuck resulting in stitches.

the individual was unloading fiber cribs off of a broken pallet when some of the cribs fell off the stack and landed on EE's hand that was on another crib this resulted in a fracture

Employee was cleaning work area with blow pipe and it slipped out of their hand and hit head.

Employee's right hand came in contact with weed trimmer blade causing a laceration to Right wrist (Stitches).

Employee was handling roller and got finger caught between roller and structure