Mining Incidents in September 2020

Bolters were bolting crosscut from #3 entry towards the #2 entry but crosscut had not been cut through to the #2 entry yet on the #4 Section. As the bolter started to install the outside roof bolt, an ignition occurred and the flame was put out by fire extinguisher in less than one minute.

There was an entrapment of two miners on Sugar Run Elevator at approximately 4:19 PM. The mine had lost power into Harvey Run Substation. This was a Mon Power issue. Power was restored and two miner off SR Elevator at 5:22 PM.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the left return outby the #6 Section in the #4 entry of old headings. The roof fall was approximately 40' long, 16' wide, and 7' high.

The Dryridge elevator stopped inadvertently with two guys aboard. The contactors on the Bottom door switch came apart causing the elevator to stop in the shaft. No injuries or equipment damage as a result of this incident. The bottom door switch was changed

During an inspection of the Emergency hoist it was discovered that the brake pad for the drum had pulled through the rivets and caused the pad to break in two. This was the only braking system for the drum as there is no secondary system. The hoist was immediately taken out of service and repairs started.

A piece of rock fell onto the continuous miner while mining and caused the continuous miner to be stuck for more than an hour before it could be pulled out.

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the No.2 Intake Entry-Secondary Escapeway at x-cut No.32 on the (A) Mains. The roof fall is approximately 20'ft in length, x 20'ft in width, x 10'-15'ft in thickness. *See attached roof fall map. There were no injuries associated with the roof fall.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in a non-traveled intake air course outby the section loading point. The fall was approximately 60' long, 18' wide and 7-8' high. It began 40' outby survey station 6593 and continued to survey station 25631.

A roof fall was observed in 9 left number 3 entry between survey station 1256 & 1283. The roof fall is approx. 60 feet long & the height is unknown. Defects was observed in the roof when the area was originally mined and the area was bolted with 6ft super twist bolts on 4ft centers, straps & 10ft cables. Prior to the roof fall, the roof or ribs did not show any signs of failure.

A roof fall was discovered at 12-18 crosscut. The fall is approximately 10' high, 16' wide and 30' long. The area has been steel set.

Electrical power (Avista Utilities - Spokane, Washington) went out at 3:35 PM from Osburn, Idaho to Mullan, Idaho. Power back on at 4:33PM. No. 3 Hoist back on line at 4:55PM.

A ROCK FALL OCCURRED ON THE 1ST WEST MAINS BELT AT SPAD 14+70 IN THE #5 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 19X40X12. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONDITIONS IN THE AREA OF THE FALL. THE ROOF WAS BOLTED PER MAIN LINE BOLTING PATTERN.

A Lakehead employee (contractor) was trapped in the Fines Crusher elevator at approximately 4:35 am. The safety on call was notified and the elevator repair company responded and got the person out around 7:10 am. Due to this being an entrapment of over 30 minutes, MSHA was immediately notified by the on-call safety person.

#3 Hoist went down due to electrical issues in drive. Spencer Engineering was contacted - directed electrical department where to locate issue - replaced fuses and hoist re-started

Found an unintentional roof fall on the #3 Belt Line between breaks No. 28 to 29. The fall was cleaned up and the affected area was re-supported.

Maintenance repair in a tank (confined Space). Contractor was working from JLG/Manlift. Equipment malfunction. Equipment stuck in elevated position. At approximately 4:30 pm the employee was removed from tank via overhead opening. No injuries. Employee was task trained to operate equipment. Documentation of a pre-shift equipment inspection.

Found an unintentional roof fall on the track haulage secondary escapeway at Brk. No. 30, No. 7 Entry, on Energy Mains. The rock fell off from around the bolts and blocked the escapeway. The rock was cleaned up and the area was re-supported.

Operator was backing water truck up and backed up on berm and truck rolled on its side. No Injury.

At approximately 7:05 a.m. the service hoist went down due to electrical issues. There were two fire bosses that were on the hoist at the time it went down but no one was injured. The hoist was repaired and the EE's were able to get off the hoist safely.

A roof fall occurred approximate 15' wide by 20' long and 5-6' in height, Just before raise drill pilot hole punched through, water migrated through rock strata and settle in swag of roof, and started draining before roof fell in. Just outby raise bore area.

A ROCKFALL OCCURRED IN THE S/R IN THE 302 SUBMAIN WEST IN THE #4 ENTRY AT SPAD 3+50 SOMETIME BETWEEN THE AFTERNOON SHIFT ON 9/12/20 & 9/13/20 WHEN THE PRE-SHIFT EXAMINERS CAME IN AT 8:00 PM TO EXAM THE MINES FOR THE 3RD SHIFT WHICH STARTED AT 11:00 PM. THE FALL WAS 10X19X60.

CM Operator had cut their first 10' lift in a fresh cut. CM operator was going to set over after loading the car, and as the CM cutting head touched the top, the ignition occurred. All proper steps were taken immediately. Upon investigation, the Company & MSHA investigators found that the operator was following the approved plans & no citations were issued for this ignition.

The escape hoist at North Mains XC66, which is not used as a primary or secondary escapeway, went down with a fault that the outside electrician was not able to clear. The control room operator notified the safety department at 2:17pm and a follow up call to the MSHA hotline was placed at 2:50pm. At time of the call, outside electrician was still working to correct the problem.

There was an unplanned roof fall on Old 5-54 Road X-45 Spad 8+80.

Power surge causing circuit breaker to blow on hoist.

Blast induced damage crawled back approx. 5 rounds causing a break in the face approx. 20 to 25 feet high.

Approximately 80 tons of rock fell from the back in P87 above ore pass 86B covering the front end (bucket) of LHD 510 923.

This is being submitted at MSHA's insistence to terminate Citation No 9475521. A Sept storm caused an overflow of the Total Containment Pond, resulting in water-trona solution to spill into the desert. The water-trona solution is not hazardous to persons but required Solvay to contact Wyoming DEQ and BLM (Landowner) to comply with Solvay's environmental permit as it left the site.

During regular inspections a slight kink was found in the hoist rope 13' from the hoist car

Lost power and fans to mine at 2:00am and therefore had to evacuate mine. Power and fans were restored at 10:45am.

The main power/comm cable that travels with the elevator was discovered to have some wear. The cable was replaced. This caused the elevator to be inoperable for several hours.

4300 #3 Pocket, rock stuck in gate; muck overfilled the skip. No. 3 Hoist could not move skip. Skip cleaned out, No 3 Hoist up and running at 9:13 PM, 09/08/2020

Had electrical issues with 2 shaft, troubleshoot, found bad electrical components and changed them. We still maintained two escape way hoists at the mine.

Test trip of back up generator being performed, tranformer that powers hoist shorted out. Skip was surface level. There were zero men aboard the skip.

During daily hoist examination, the Temperature RTD sensor failed causing hoist to shut itself down.

Service power to the mine was interrupted. 2 miners were working in the 16 ft. shaft. As the power was interrupted the miners could not be moved up or down in the shaft. Once power was restored the hoistman had to manually reset the 16 ft. hoist drives. The two miners were safely brought to surface.

Due to high winds and extremely dry range conditions, a broken insulator and associated wind slap arc on the West Decker main feed 345Kv power line initiated an approximately 500 acre grass fire. Decker Mine personnel along with local fire fighting resources brought the fire under control at 5:30 PM.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 5 West 1 Belt entry at 11 block. The fall is approximately 30'L x 14'W x 8'H. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues. This fall also did not disturb any ventilation or escapeways.

The Crabapple hoist became inoperable for an extended period of time. The Hoist rope over lapped itself on the hoist drum causing it to kink. The rope was changed out to eliminate the kink.

A roof fall was discovered on the track measuring 6-12 feet in length, 20 feet wide, 4 feet high. No injuries were reported. The fall will be cleaned up with an approved clean up plan. Area will be rebolted.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 168 block of the F-Mains #4 entry intake. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

At approx. 4:30pm on September 2, 2020 noticed smoke in the air and at that point the Bobcat Wild Fire was approx. 6 miles away from the mine property. At 6:10pm the Bobcat Wild Fire reached the mine property and we promptly evacuated the underground employees. Never lost power to the Main Mine Fan. At 6:13pm MSHA was notified.

A roof fall occurred on unit 5 (3N/3ME) at 17+50' mark in entry #9. The fall measured 40' long x 19' wide x 7-8' in height. No one was injured, no equipment was damaged, and ventilation was not interrupted.

Outside trucker attempted to adjust the brakes on a dump truck. They failed to secure the vehicle. The truck moved forward while the trucker was in between the tandem wheels and ran them over.

Employee was closing the hatches on a pneumatic truck. While attempting to get back onto the catwalk employee fell off the truck. Employee was wearing EE's harness but EE did not tie off properly. Emergency responders attempted to render first aid but were unsuccessful. At this moment I do not have a detailed description of all the contributing factors that led to the fall.

I.E. sustained amputations to the ring, middle and index fingers of the left hand while in the process of lifting a Longwall Gate Shield tip up. The fingers were caught between the shield canopy and a 6x6 timber that was being used to keep the tip propped up.

Employee was tightening bolt with a ratchet on a crusher and felt something pop, next day went to a Doctor and Doctors diagnosis was double hernia .

Injured employee was directing a scoop operator into position to unload supplies. Injured was standing behind a Longwall shield that had been prepared for transportation off the 2W Longwall tear-down face. As the scoop operator was driving past the shield to unloading point, the scoop slightly contacted the shield causing it to pivot onto the injured's right foot.

While removing shovel cab windshield, EE pinched tip of right thumb between window frame and 9/16" wrench during removal of bolt resulting in pinch/shear injury to right thumb.

REPLACING GREEN WRAPPING AT THE BAGGING PLANT. EMPLOYEE PLACED RIGHT HAND ON THE CENTER CAP AND LEFT HAND UNDER THE WRAPPING ROLL TO LIFT IT UP. THE CENTER CAP FELL OUT AND THE ROLL FELL SMASHING A FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLL AND A PIECE OF IRON CAUSING THE TOP OF LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER TO CUT OFF NEAR THE CUTICLE.

Employee was running a screw gun above EE's head installing sheeting and EE's right shoulder popped out of socket.

Not communicating with work partner on task. No locking out the equipment in use. Coring drill

Employee putting a guard back on the tail piece when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's back.

Employee was walking across a plank bridge and caused injury to the side of foot.

Employee was lowering a set of jars into the V-door when got fingers caught causing injury.

Employee was draining and refilling differentials on # 126 and # 745c haul trucks. Employees back started to throb at the end of the shift.

Employees where changing cloth on Mud Press. The mud press plate dropped on IE's left hand.

Employee released brake of rail car and when pulling the brake felt a pain in right arm/shoulder.

Employee was loading 20 foot cable bolts onto a truck. When turning, employee felt something pop in lower back.

Employee alleges EE was climbing a ladder to change screens and later that night EE's left knee started swelling. EE was diagnosed with a sprain and was splint.

Employee noticed a sump pump was not working. When they walked out to the pump they slipped, twisted ankle and landed hard on back. Employee went to ER for eval. and xrays. No broken bones. On 09/29/20 employee complained that ankle was still hurting. We took them to Ortho & They found a break in the femur above the ankle, put them in a boot.

Employee was driving a CAT 775 rigid frame truck from stock pile. While being loaded the truck was hit with the bucket of 988 CAT loader. Employee said they felt something back pop. There was no immediate pain but over a short period of time they felt pain in their back.

Employee was helping clean out a box trailer that will be used as a job trailer. EE was stepping up into the trailer from EE's pickup tailgate and experienced pain in the right knee. The pain got progressively worse during the day. EE did not seek medical attention until 10/5/2020.

Employee missed 2 steps and fell on EE's right hand.

Employee was setting the tailpiece in the 9 West Belt line, when the f-bar chain broke and struck EE on the right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was spreading 60" structure for a belt move, went to throw a top roller off the trailer and felt a pop in lower back. Employee tried to finish the shift but decided to get back checked out by a medical facility.

A driver from the trucking Div. of Branscome Inc. was coming into the mine site on the main haul road to dump off millings. Driver was reaching for a bottle of water, they failed to maintain control of the truck and drove off into the ditch on the right side, causing the truck to lay over on its side. The weather was sunny and dry .

Bottom rung of ladder broke causing employee to hit EE's left knee on the rung above the rung that broke. Employee did not receive restrictions or miss work at the time of injury, therefore this was not a reportable or lost work time injury. On 4/12/2022, employee was placed off work due to restrictions received from EE's doctor.

The shuttle car had pulled under the continuous miner to be loaded; the continuous miner operator turned to glance at the S\C operator, and at that same moment, a large rock came off the miner boom, hit the shuttle car, and landed on the miner operator's right foot.

IE tripped over a section of cable as IE was walking down the beltline, fell to the ground and felt pain in knee. The accident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee had a bottom drill steel hung in the chuck of the roof bolter. Employee was trying to pull the drill sreel out and went to drop boom and hit the rotations causing the drill steel to hit right thumb. Employee's thumb was fractured.

IE was moving belt structure with a lotrac. A top frame got caught on the forks of the lotrac. When the IE went to remove the top frame it slid off of the forks and struck right foot. IE did not request treatment until 9-28-20

A fully trained miner was carrying water line when EE caught foot on rock and rolled EE's ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE was on-shifting in the Left Return 38 block of 1 North. After signing the date board, a rock rolled from the rib/brow and contacted EE's left foot and ankle. EE finished the shift.

Stepping off dozer, fell and twisted leg.

EE was placing a piece of lumber under a large boulder when the boulder moved and the lumber struck EE in the right ankle, causing bruising.

Employee was lifting & bagging 100# bags when EE noticed EE's back started to hurt. EE took medication and continued working. It was still sore on Sunday, so EE went to the ER. The injury was not reported to management until Monday.

IE was assisting with lowering an apparatus into a reclaim tunnel. The IE pushed on the lowering cable when the load shifted causing the IE to fall toward the hole. The IE jumped across the corner of the hole and landed on ankle. IE's right ankle rolled backward causing a dislocation and a fracture of the lateral malleolus.

4900-081 lifting jackleg drill onto bolt deck, lower back started hurting. Going to get powder it got worse.

Witness stated that they, and injured employee, were in the process of leveling the belt structure on the 3A belt when a piece of rock dislodged from the roof striking injured employee on top of the head and right shoulder.

The Employee stated: Employee washed hands, then turned around to leave and right knee locked up

Employee was carrying a bag of rock dust and had a slip/trip/fall event. In the process of falling employee damaged right shoulder.

Employee was standing in the bed of the flatbed supply truck. While bending over to tighten a wratchet strap EE slipped and fell in the bed of the truck. While falling EE tried to use left arm to embrace self causing injury to EE's left shoulder.

Air suspension on seat not working. Miner got a jar when EE hit a bump. Lumbar strain right sciatica. Light duty only. No lifting, climbing, limited reaching. Miner is off work as no light duty work is available and therapy is recommended by the doctor.

One of our safety rack techs fell off a tanker truck. The driver of the truck drove off before our EE could get off the top. EE was taken to the hospital for evaluation but had no major injuries. EE is very sore and bruised up.

Employee was loading an 8" steel I-Beam that was 9 feet long onto a scoop. EE felt pain in lower back.

Miner operator stated they were pulling miner cable and felt soreness in back. Finished the shift with no complaints. Stated after a few days they went to the Emergency room and was told to see their regular doctor. On 10/22/2020 employee was scheduled for MRI for evaluation.

The employee stated: While moving the #3 Battery shack that EE felt pain in EE's shoulder

Employee was moving the miner cable along with two other employees when employee felt pain in groin area.

IE tripped over a crib block and twisted a knee. IE finished the shift and then went to be checked out.

While performing normal job function of operating a front end loader with joystick controls, the EE felt a slight pain on the top of left hand. About a minute or two later, the top of hand started to swell. The EE was taken to the ER where doctors determined they had a hematoma which was caused by a small broken blood vessel.

A fully trained miner was transported for smoke inhalation. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

prepping to move a dragline, attached a hook to the cable on the back and when pulling started, hook broke from cable and employee fell onto right shoulder and elbow

Employee was walking behind the welding shop, caught a foot, tripped and fell onto the metal pipe bracing of the welding hunt.

EE was changing bits on the Headgate drum, when EE turned to walk out of the pan, EE's right patella popped out of the patellar groove of the knee on EE's right leg.

While putting TEK Seal bags on pump, employee went to throw an old pallet off of trailer and felt three pops in right arm resulting in partial torn bicep.

Employee was picking up 26" roller felt pop in neck/rt shoulder worked until 10-20-20 and was taken off work. This is 3rd incident with this shoulder we ask this be coded as occ illnes due to repeated movements and total mine exp.

Injured and co-worker were positioning a skirt board for installation when it slipped, causing injured's left thumb to be bent backward. Injured finished the shift and received treatment after EE's shift.

Employee was lifting right leg to climb ladder onto 992K CAT LOADER, EE felt a pull in the right abdomen area. Didn't think much of it, therefore it was not reported that day. That evening while trying to sleep, sharp pain in the lower abdomen/groin area kept EE awake. Reported on 9/23, went to Dr and EE has an Incisional hernia, requiring surgery.

Loader operator was traveling from the clean stone stockpile to the Class A stockpile, while traveling the loader bucket struck the ground stopping the loader.

Operator of Doosan excavator was on a slope moving boulder which gave way causing excavator to drop approx 4'. Operator was wearing seat belt, which actually contributed to the injury per the Dr. Operator received L1 back injury. Bed rest and brace until healed.

IE had just cleaned the scalping screen and was coming down the steps. IE slipped down the last 4 stairs and fell. IE was taken to be checked out.

Employee was pulling a beam into the scoop, slipped, and the beam fell on EE's arm.

A piece of draw rock fell between the primary roof supports and struck the employee on the left shoulder.

Employee was helping another employee unload a nitrogen cylinder from mechanics truck (89220). Employee was going to get end of cylinder, while it was being lowered from truck, when EE did it fell from bed pinning EE's left thumb between cylinder and bumper of mechanics truck, resulting in broken left thumb

EE was loosening rubber skirting for a belt. EE was loosening a nut the wrench lost hold of the bolt and EE's hand slipped causing the bottom part of the wrench to make contact with the running belt. Once the wrench contacted the belt, the wrench pinched/pinned EE's right middle finger to the metal brace which holds the rubber skirting in place.

A fully trained miner was cutting stone when a rock came out of the boom of the miner and struck EE's leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was backing up to dump an Artic truck and the bed rolled to the side. The employee stated that when the bed rolled to the side, the seat belt tightened up creating pressure on EE's left hip. The employee was transported to LRMC and was written off work because of a possible pinched nerve.

Injured person was roof bolting when the drill steel clogged causing EE to lower the drill box to see if EE had suction at the chuck. When EE put a hand on the chuck the drill steel fell from the roof striking and fracturing left ring finger.

While unloading 4" block from the scoop bucket, employee felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee was treated by an EMT and transported outside where they went via ambulance to the ER.

Contractor's EE was struck in the back of the head and neck by a clevis pin that came loose from the clevis and factory tow hook on a slider bucket truck. The pin penetrated through the D8 steel guard and window. The stuck equipment is owned and operated by another contractor of Mosaic.

Employee was pulling water hose, nozzle came off causing EE to lose balance. EE fell landing on right side, felt pain in right shoulder after trying to catch themselves with right arm. EE was seen by EMT. They reported to clinic on 9/21 unable to raise arm, sent to orthopedic center and placed out of work.

IE was pre-shifting the slope belt when EE slipped and fell. IEs left hand came in contact with a bottom belt frame. After the IE finished EE's pre-shift route EE reported the swelling of EE's left hand and was taken to be checked out.

When exiting the Haul Truck after doing maintenance, the step down was further than the employee realized and felt something pull in leg

Employee was crawling when employee struck head against a cable bolt causing down pressure on neck. This is a questionable injury, the employee did not begin missing work until 10/14/2020. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

IE was roof bolting when IE's drill steel got stuck in the mine roof. In the process of trying to free the drill steel IE dropped it hitting right pinky finger. IE was brought out and took to be checked out.

Miner was doing preventative maintenance on an air separator. When EE took EE's last step up onto the platform EE felt a "pop" in EE's left knee.

EE was calling for plant operator to lower overhead crane hook so EE could attach rigging to remove temporary steel support on the Concentrator Section 7 launderer. The operator did not see the signal to stop and as the hook lowered the EE's left index finger was caught between the hook and adjacent structural steel resulting in a fracture to the distal end of the finger.

The drive chain on the side bolter broke and the injured employee was struck by a link in the chain on EE's left hand. This caused a small fracture and a laceration that took 3 stitches to close.

Miner was on ledge helping prepare explosives for a blast when they stepped on a rock and rolled a foot. This in turn resulted in a severe sprain of the right knee.

Employee was closing the knife valve on Midd's pump so they could take apart and repair pump, when EE's lower back started hurting

EE was walking down a slight incline along the side of a roadway, EE slipped on loose stones and fell forwards onto EE's knees as EE fell, EE caught self with EE's right arm spraining EE's right shoulder and causing a contusion on both knees

IE was checking the valve bank on the LW Shearer. IE stumbled and let go of the lid on the pump compartment allowing it to come down and hit other hand.

Employee was walking towards bolter station when they stepped on a rock and felt a pain in right knee. Employee was diagnosed with a torn ACL on 9/30/20.

While performing fireboss examination employee was climbing over gob plate located at the G1 longwall tail, employee slipped and went to catch self, got arm caught and felt pain in right shoulder. Injured was diagnosed with a torn labrum of the right shoulder and started missing work on 10/12/20.

A fully trained miner was picking up tools when EE felt a pop in EE's right knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee stated was working with the power movers hanging miner cable when EE felt pain in the lower back and left leg. Employee came back to work on regular job but started missing on 9/24/20.

A fully trained miner was changing a cutter shaft on the shearer when they got hot oil on a hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was helping install discharge pipe on sand pump. Trackhoe operator raised pipe so gasket could be installed between flanges. Employee was holding a bolt in place. The pipe shifted pushing the bolt between EE's ring and middle fingers on EE's left hand. Hand was lacerated and required two stitches.

Miner was measuring freeboard on a loaded barge when they stepped backwards and tripped on a rock and fell. This resulted in a non-displaced fracture of the left elbow.

Operates heavy equipment daily, complains of lower back pain.

Backed up to dump point, raised bed to dump material, ground gave way under back tires, truck upset. Driver complained of back and knee pain possibly caused by seat belt jolt.

Employee was getting out of a haul truck with left hand on handrail behind door frame and right hand on door. Went to get down and turned body away from truck releasing right hand from the door and upon going to step down did not release left hand and dropped dislocating shoulder.

Employee was in a sitting position welding on the front side of a D11 dozer blade when employee noticed movement of the blade. While attempting to move out of the way employee turned right ankle causing a displaced fracture of the talus bone in the ankle.

Employee was removing drill steels from the roof when one of the steels fell from the drill hole and smashed employee's left middle finger between two drill steels. The employee suffered a lacerated left middle finger.

EE was unloading quick lime, when EE's hose blew EE attepmted to shut off the pup trailer. When EE ran through the lime it hit EE in the back, face, and eyes. EE was not wearing the proper PPE. EE also did not inspect the hose that was used (off EE's truck) properly prior to use.

While operating the Caterpillar 777B Haul Truck, the Miner jarred EE's back when the truck struck a dip in the road.

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE ACCESS LADDER OF THE SCREENER, PLACING LEFT FOOT ON THE GROUND FIRST. WHEN EMPLOYEE REMOVED RIGHT FOOT FROM THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE LADDER EMPLOYEE'S BODY WEIGHT CAUSED THE LEFT ANKLE TO "ROLL OVER" RESULTING IN A SPRAINED ANKLE.

Employee was clearing guards of material by hitting them with a hammer. Employee decided to clear one return roller of mud, got underneath conveyor, reached over the guard that is in place and started hitting roller with hammer. The roller caught employee's glove and pulled employee in, up to employee's shoulder. Conveyor stopped, preventing further injury.

EE was taking belt structure apart. As EE was attempting to pull a belt rail loose from the spreader bar by moving it up and down, the chain came out of the eye of the spreader bar allowing the belt rail to fall down striking the top of the right foot.

Employee was helping another employee get a piece of 4 inch metal pipe off the pipe rack and onto the forks of a forklift. EE tried lifting the pipe by self onto the forks, causing a strain to EE's lower back. Employee did not seek medical attention until after the end of EE's shift at 4:00 PM.

Retrieving core samples from core barrel, sample was lodged. Employee tapped on barrel with hammer to dislodge the core. When core dropped, it was jagged on end and it slashed into driller's hand.

An employee was prying a chunk of material with a bar which slipped off the chunk, causing employee to lose balance and then went backwards into structure behind EE. Employee did not miss any work or no restrictions until the shoulder flared up again. It was determined EE has a slight labrum tear requiring surgery. Employee became a reportable and had surgery on 12/16/2020.

Metal on metal between 2 haul trucks traveling on haul road. Fatigue was the contributing factor.

Slipped or fell from last step of track of Metso LT105 or a step ladder nearby. Assisted from the ground because EE could not support self on the right leg - right knee replacement in January 2020. EE was unsure if knee gave way or made a misstep from of the steps. There was no debris present. EE was worried about the knee implant. Transported to ER.

Employee was standing on the back of a flatbed trailer used to haul vent-tube when EE's partner pulled the tongue pin causing the trailer to move causing the employee to fall approximately 2 feet onto EE's right upper back and shoulder area. Seen by site medic referred to ER, restrictions were issued for contusions

The operator of the 25 Rubber Tire Dozer was responding to a rock spill at the bottom of the 801 haul road. As they approached the spill the dozer hit a pot hole/soft spot in the haul road causing the operator to get jostled. They operator struck their head on the right ROP inside the cab causing injury.

Employee was loading pipe on the Lo-Trac when EE's finger was caught between the pipe causing fracture to EE's right index finger requiring sutures.

Employee sustained injuries to the tip of the right index finger while removing belt structure. The finger became caught between a belt rail and spreader bar causing a fracture and avulsion.

Employee alleges that EE was tightening the oil tube bolts on the 320B excavator bucket. When EE was adjusting one of the Allen screws, the tool came loose causing the ring finger of EE's left hand to hit the metal, causing swelling in the finger.

Employee was walking from drive shaft cover to 9 spool valve cover when they slipped and fell. There was heavy dew this morning.

EE was using a stationary crane to lift an air compressor. The crane lifted the compressor but only has manual swing capability. When EE pushed the compressor EE felt a slight pain in the back but did not report it as EE did not feel it was significant. The next day the pain was worse, EE reported it and sought treatment.

Employee alleges EE was changing bucket teeth on a loader and EE tried to tap the end of tooth with a hammer. A small piece of metal came off the tooth striking EE in the chest. EE had surgery on 09/14/2020 to remove the piece of metal.

Employee was fueling equipment. EE was on the last truck at the time of injury. EE was pulling the fuel hose up to the gas tank. EE was walking backwards & sideways. EE tripped on a rock when EE turned to pull more hose from the fuel truck. As EE fell, EE heard a pop & then landed on the ground. EE suffered a broken leg which required surgery.

Operator was carrying a large rock out of pit. The loader turned down grade and rear came off the ground causing rock to come out of bucket which resulted in loader bouncing and bouncing the operator in the cab causing excessive strain on EE's left shoulder.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO EE'S LOADER FROM BREAK WHEN EE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN LANDING ON EE'S BACK AND HITTING EE'S HEAD ON THE GROUND. WITNESS HELPED EE GET UP. EE WORKED THE REST OF EE'S SHIFT AND WORKED SEVERAL DAYS WITHOUT REPORTING THE ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON 09/15/2020 WHEN EE WAS EXPERIENCING PAIN IN EE'S NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM.

Worker was using a belt polisher for approximately 1 hour on 9/10/20. Worker told a co-worker that worker's back was hurting after task was complete and continued working for the shift. On 9/11/20 worker was sitting in the service truck for about 10 minutes when right leg turned numb and stated worker could not walk.

Employee was installing a roof bolt into the mine roof at which time a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee in the left bicep area causing a laceration and left palm/thumb area causing a laceration.

Worker attempted to adjust a conveyor belt while in motion, instead of stopping it and adjusting it. EE's Right ring finger was caught by a roller, and EE's finger nail was pulled off the nail bed.

Was adjusting strap on pipe slid and made contact with employee's left hand. Employee was seen at E R on 9/10/20 missed work on 9/11/20 and returned to duty on 9/12/20

Employee was attempting to clear a frozen water line when the obstruction broke free it caused employee to turn and contact the rib. Employee's head made contact with the rib resulting in a concussion.

Employee was driving company truck #69 heading to bottom. Driver and IE encountered rock dust for three crosscuts. Driver slowed down and went around examiner. Traveled half a crosscut before rear ending water car in travelway.

Employee walking around a bank on the surface mine, Employee stepped into a ditch & fell. Employee reported to supervisor that employee had pain in hip. The employee went to a hospital & was treated & given a full release. The employee returned to work next scheduled shift. Then on 9-14-2020 employee went for a follow up & was written off of work until an MRI is conducted.

Employee was driving company truck #69 heading to bottom. Driver and IE encountered dust for three crosscuts. Driver slowed down and went around examiner. Traveled half a crosscut and rear ended water car.

Prior to start of shift on 9/9/20 IP was starting P198 in the North Employee Parking lot, upon exiting the cab of the truck and felt a sharp pain in back. IP refused to manage the injury through worker's compensation and went to personal physician. The IP's doctor did not feel the employee was able to return to work full duty.

Employee was operating LM86 and was coming down the North B Track when the high velocity air caught the windshield of the locomotive, flipping the windshield up causing the windshield to smash left hand ring finger causing a crush injury resulting in a fracture and lacerations requiring sutures to the finger.

A fully trained miner was letting a track jack down when the track bar came out of the jack and struck them above the left eye. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was cutting a bolt to open up the D cyclone to clean the built up refuse inside of it. When the bolt was cut, the supports and beams holding the cyclone box were broke, causing it to swing into the employee. Employee was wearing a harness.

A fully trained miner was removing a keeper pin when EE was struck on the finger by a hammer. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was struck by stored pressure, while removing a return plug from the PTO port on a LW shield. The pressure took off a 1" wide by 3" long top of layer of skin.

Employee stated was setting up the bolter to install a resin bolt close to the left rib when a portion of draw rock measuring 24" x 21" and approximately 4" in thickness fell hitting EE's lower right side of EE's back.

Employee was loading bag dust from a pallet when EE alleged that EE felt pain in lower back.

Employee was on the 8 South Mains Section hanging rib mesh, when EE overexerted, causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The IE is a security guard. EE lowered a chain across a roadway, drove forward a few feet with EE's left leg outside the vehicle and the leg jammed into the ground causing EE's left knee to be injured with a break of a bone in the knee.

After a long shift operator was walking the dozer down the access road from the pit and while trying to make the turn at a switchback got the tracks too far over the berm and slid down and rolled dozer down the slope, it rolled once with a slow slide.

Gear tooth broke on hydraulic motor causing the tire manipulator to jump striking employee on the right side of the body.

Employee experienced back discomfort and did not make their next shift.

Miner was exiting water truck. Miner was standing on top step of stairs and lost footing as miner turned to face stairs to go down. Miner fell approximately 30 inches, injuring left knee. Miner was taken to hospital by ambulance and diagnosed with dislocated knee and ruptured Patella tendon. Underwent surgery the next day. Released the following day.

EE was doing routine clean up at the Primary crusher basement when they felt a pop and sharp pain in shoulder. EE was shoveling rocks at the time. EE was issued restrictions.

Mechanics were working on a loader in the shop that was having a hydraulic issue. They removed 2 cartridges and started to remove the 3rd cartridge for the stab cylinder. When the mechanic removed the 3rd cartridge it blew out under pressure causing EE to stumble back and strike chin on the metal table.

Ee was working from a scissor deck. EE was performing some housekeeping, stepped back, and stepped on a piece of chain, causing EE to twist both knees and fall on the deck. Surgery required to repair the fracture to the tibial plateau. Ee underwent surgery on 9/4/20. Lost time.

Employee was using a hydraulic jack to adjust the track haulage. The bar slipped out of the jack pocket causing them to fall against the jack. Employee pinched right thumb between the bar and the jack pump cylinder. This caused a fracture to the right thumb.

EE'S HAND SLIPPED WHILE OPENING A BOX OF FUSES AT THE ANFO TRAILER WITH A KNIFE. EE CUT EE'S RIGHT THUMB. EE INITIALLY WRAPPED IT IN A CLEAN RAG. EE ASKED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO CUT OFF PART OF THE EXCESS RAG. EE'S KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT IE'S RIGHT THUMB A SECOND TIME.

Replacing bolts in air actuated feed valve, pressure released, pinching finger causing possible fracture.

EE stated they operated a hilti hammer drill on 09/03/2020. EE reported to the safety dept on 09/09/2020 that they had been having a sharp pain in left shoulder since operating the hilti drill on 09/03/2020. EE sought medical treatment and the file report has been modified to a LTA on 02/17/2021.

When removing the plate underneath an excavator, the bolt freed jolting the employees shoulder and arm backwards. The incident occurred on 9/3, but became reportable on 9/9.

Stacking block in insert, smashed the left thumb in between the corners of 2 block.

Employee was reaching through the door of the CAT #3 Pan to turn the lights off when EE fell and fractured EE's left ankle. It did not involve any compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE, or protective devices.

A fully trained miner was roof bolting when they pinched a hand with a drill steel. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was lifting a bretby on the longwall face when they strained their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While changing Drag cables a tractor was in the process of pulling the cables from the spool secured to a sled. As the employee approached the sled the last two wraps of cable released from the spool, striking the employee on the head and arm resulting in sutures.

Employee was walking along slope belt examining when employee felt pain in right knee. Mine has been waiting on Dr. reports.

As miner was ascending the dragline, the miner's foot slipped and EE twisted ankle and felt a pinch in left foot. MRI results received on Oct 19 showed an acute tibia fracture with a torn ligament. The results elevate the incident to a recordable medical claim.

IE was taking a pump out of the company pick-up truck. When IE lifted the pump out of truck. IE right hand (middle finger) was in the way and was struck between pump and pick-up truck.

IE stated was stepping up on a ladder to hang a line curtain. As IE reached the second rung of a 4' ladder, IE reached up to grab the hog panel to stabilize self, the ladder began to tip, causing IE to fall to the ground. IE began to complain of back pain. IE was taken to a medical facility for observation.

Employee was using a 4 pound shop hammer to drive a nail into the fly pad when they missed the nail and struck the tip of right hand thumb finger causing a laceration and crush injury which required sutures. Started losing time due to this injury on 9/5/2020.

On September 1, 2020 the employee had a follow up visit with Doctor for a previous minor burn. On a follow up visit the burn had some infection and the doctor prescribed an antibiotic and two days off work. Then employee received a return to work with no restrictions on September 3rd.

While bolting inside bolt, employee rested EE's hand on drill arm. Employee intended to lower drill head and unintentionally raised drill head causing EE's right index finger to be pinched by drill arms against drill bump stop.

Employee was working on a conveyor installing a belt saddle. As employee walked from the South side to the North side of the conveyor to deliver tools, the employee slipped in mud while crossing under the conveyor.

Employee climbed out of track hoe and stepped to the ground. Employee felt a sharp pain in the back and right leg.

Citation No. 9534988 was issued during a Part 50 Audit regarding this injury. The employee was walking down a beltline when EE felt a pop in EE's back causing EE's ribs to hurt.

Crushing injury of L ring finger.

Trying to move a stuck lever on a Double drill and hit it with the heel of hand and it broke loose but EE caught thumb on the rotation lever and bent thumb over backwards.

Strain due to jarring motion from impact of material being loaded in dump bed of 50 ton haul truck. Injury initially reported as first-aid but worsened over time and advanced to seek medical treatment.

While picking a lump of coal off the Cleaning Plant picking table, a rock of unknown size collided with Employee's Right Pinky Finger

Employee was working on sand plant screen box. While performing maintenance employee fell through maintenance door used to access lower portion of screen box. During fall employee struck elbow on edge of opening and jammed shoulder.

Standing in the line of fire. Wrong positioning of lower extremities. Release of stored energy. Not fully understanding the dynamics of stored energy. Injury to middle toe on right foot up to $10,000

Employee was assisting with removing a pulley from a conveyor when they attempted to lift one side from an awkward position, causing a hernia.

Employee's fingers became pinned between the bearing and tub of the log washer while doing maintenance. Weight shifted of the bearing during task and fractured the two outer fingers on the left hand.

Miner was climbing the 4th step of haul truck with cooler over left shoulder and lost balance when cooler slid down shoulder. Miner fell, hitting left heel and left side on ground. Initial injury was a bruised foot/heel. Miner continued to feel pain in left side months after fall and returned to doc. Miner had surgery on 2/10/21 to repair a broken hip.

Employee was cleaning a box under a conveyor that was shoulder high. EE was using a 6-foot digging bar when EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder requiring medical examination and lost time. Employee returned to work 9/23/2020

While loading haul truck boulder caused rocking motion of truck, resulting in restricted duty injury to the haul truck driver.

Excavator was producing material from pit floor in front of lower bench of highwall. For unknown reason highwall gave way & material made contact w/ excavator & cab. Material entered cab & EE received cut above lt eye at hairline on scalp. EE was taken to ER for check up & 1st Aid on Cut. On 9/21/20 EE went back for x-rays which showed 6 cracked ribs & a cracked sternum.

EE picked up a 1" ounce of steel off the back of a service truck to put into a scrap bin. The steel was slippery and it slipped from EE's hands and landed on EE's left foot right behind the steel toe.

Employee was shoveling off a conveyor belt. Employee felt a pop in their back, and felt immediate pain.

Employee was on an A-frame ladder changing a fuel filter on a loader. As employee dismounted the ladder the employee missed the last rung on the ladder and rolled foot. Fractured a bone in right foot.

Employee was assisting repair in a conveyor belt that broke. While untwisting the belt a rock that was twisted up in the belt came loose and fell, bounced off the beam of the take up pulley and struck the employee.

Employee was walking towards the tool room when they stepped off the concrete slab to the ground and twisted an ankle. Employee forgot about the slight drop off from the concrete slab to the ground.

The employee was kneeling down on right knee while using a wash down hose underneath of S8. While using the hose, a tear developed at the connection point and began to spray the employee in the neck/chest area. When this occurred, the employee flinched and lost balance rolling back slightly causing a twisting motion in right knee.

Employee was exiting the Electrical Room located at BBQ Yard, there is one step to ground level, employee missed the step and fell.

IP initially reported aggravation of shoulder injury from 2011, upon learning that the claim could not be reopened, the IP reported having shoulder discomfort, which began approx. April of 2019, once the discomfort was reported to the company on 9/14/2020; a physician saw the employee, & prescribed restrictions, the employee has returned to work, under these restrictions.

Employee was crouched down behind MCC-1 and Approximately 13' in front of welding truck; preparing a skirt rubber for M-22 Conveyor. Driver got into the truck and began driving forward not seeing employee, impacting them and running over legs near the ankle, causing a fracture to the left leg just above the ankle.

The injured hauled 3 sections of a take up frame to 6 North Mains #2 belt for installation. The sections were secured in the scoop bucket with come-alongs. The injured got out of the scoop and walked between the scoop as the crew was taking the take-up frame loose, when the top section of take-up slid over striking EE on the outside of EE's left foot.

Employee stepped over a guard while performing pre-op inspection. As the employee pushed off with left leg, they heard a pop and felt pain in left knee.

This is for termination of citation 9503883 Electrician was troubleshooting electric codes on P&H2300 shovel. 600 volt disconnect switch was locked out. Employee gained access through car body into revolving frame and made contact with collector rings and received electric shock to arm and shoulder.

Laceration/fracture to right hand middle finger; pinched when roller fell.

OTR Truck Driver splashed bucket of chemical on right pants leg and boot.

Injured was picking up a cable and pulled a muscle in their back and was place on restrictions on 9/15/20 for the injury.

Two (2) workers were lifting a core drill onto the back of a pickup truck, when one slipped and fell with the core drill landing on EE's leg. The ground was slippery from the wet guragum on the ground. The worker's knee had a small laceration and was bruised.

EE was walking down stairs in the coal unloading area. Their bodyweight caused their arm to lock, and the EE felt pain in their shoulder. EE was referred for Physical Therapy on 10/26/20 after the pain had not fully subsided.

Employee was crossing over the haulage unit when EE stepped down off EE stepped in a hole twisting knee. Employee continued working full duty until 10-05-2020 when the doctor placed EE on restricted duty. Employee is scheduled for surgery on 10-20-2020.

Employee was attempting to clean out the sump hole at the west end of the reclaim building. When EE tried to lift the sump pump from the hole EE felt a pop in EE's right forearm. Employee reported the incident to EE's supervisor and finished EE's shift. The following Monday (9/14/20) the employee visited a doctor who placed EE on modified duty and suggested an MRI.

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING DOWN WHILE INSPECTING THE FACES. WHEN THEY BEGAN TO STAND AND TURN AT THE SAME TIME EMPLOYEE FELT A POP IN THE LEFT KNEE AND PAIN. AFTER SEEING AM ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN MEDIAL MENISCUS. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK FULL DUTY UNTIL SURGERY ON 10/6/2020.

Was removing a pipe nipple from Jet Mill 2 cooler system with a pipe wrench using my legs to hold me in place.

Hammering out drill collar.

EE was removing piece of jammed metal from elevator. As the piece of metal was jarred loose, the tip of EE's thumb was pinched between the piece of metal and the elevator casing. EE required stitches thus constituting MSHA reportability.

According to an independent medical review and MRI imaging received 10/6/20, the operator returned to work too early from a personal surgical repair, with the movement of the motor grader controls on 9/3/20 aggravating the shoulder and causing the need for a new surgery.

Employee lost balance and EE's body twisted slightly causing a sharp pain in EE's right side middle back area.

EE was installing a rib bolt when EE heard a "pop" in the roof at the ATRS, as EE turned to move away EE felt pain in right knee. EE worked full duty until 9/11/20 when EE needed medical attention. EE was placed on restricted duty at that time.

Employee was doing a pre-trip inspection on a truck. Employee went to remove the bolts that hold the grill guard in place and felt some pain in right shoulder.

Employee was walking down stars and twisted right knee

Employee was climbing down out of a haul truck, while holding jacket in one hand, and EE missed the grab handle and fell backwards to the ground.

Removing bottom pan of airslide, leg in wrong area, pan came down and hit leg and bent foot causing a sprain to right big toe and ankle.

Employee was installing and aligning the base for a gearbox and when sliding the base into position, employee's middle and ring fingers on right hand were pinned between the base and a piece of metal causing a laceration and fracture.

After eating lunch, an ee was picking up lunch trash. Ee had a can of green beans with a pull top lid. When ee picked up the trash ee's thumb slid across the sharp edge of the lid and ee sustained a laceration to the bottom of thumb. Was given stitches and restrictions.

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRY A PAN CONVEYOR FREE FROM UNDERNEATH AN IDLER. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND & WRIST HIT THE CONVEYOR'S TAIL SPROCKET. EMPLOYEE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN & DIAGNOSED WITH A RIGHT HAND/WRIST CONTUSION.

The injured EE was adjusting the width of the forks on the fork truck. EE reported feeling discomfort in EE's lower back. After self-care didn't improve the situation EE was advised to restrict EE's movements and weight bearing capacity.

EE was driving a wedge behind a ball mill liner to remove it when EE accidentally struck EE's left hand with a hammer. EE was taken for medical evaluation and diagnosed with a contusion. X-ray was negative for fractures. EE was on restricted duty for 4 days.

Employee strained lower back while throwing a bag of ice onto the drill deck.

Employee was throwing out belt structure when EE felt a pain in right Bicep. Employee worked normal duty until 10-13-20 when EE seen a doctor and was placed on restricted duty work. Employee has a ruptured bicep.

EE was changing out a troughing roller at the tail of the F01-003 belt. The new roller was slid in place and while trying to lift the roller up it fell back over catching EE's left hand. We think maybe EE then pulled hand out and this cut EE's hand around the thumb. EE was wearing Cut 2 rated gloves.

Employee was driving a dump truck when EE hit a bump causing the seat to break and hurt EE's lower back.

The employee was shoveling under a conveyor inside a tunnel. Lifting material onto belt with the same shove. On light duty. Cleared to drive EE's truck. Physical therapy. Employee hoped the injury would get better. Waited until 10/2/2020 to have it checked out even though it happened 9/28/2020.

Operator was preparing to dump scrap brick, the dump gate latch stuck and would not open. Operator exited the cab and manually opened the latch, while walking back to enter the cab, EE tripped and fell, striking EE's right arm on a broken brick causing a laceration just below the elbow.

EE was changing a screen on the top west tertiary screen. EE was using a pry bar and put left foot for pressure on the pry bar to loosen the screen, while the right foot was used for balance and support behind EE. EE felt a pop in the left ankle and it began to swell up.

While driving fork truck over uneven ground to deliver pallets of bricks for a kiln re-line, employee experienced back pain from bumping around while seated in fork truck.

EE was lifting a bucket of ABC with EE's right hand and placed it on a hand truck. EE felt a sharp pain in EE's sternum. This was on Friday. On Monday, it was not any better, so EE went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a muscle strain and placed on light duty, thus making the incident reportable.

While miner was climbing up onto the grizzly grid to clear it free of rocks, miner put a hand on the grid to push themselves up, miner's elbow pushed into ribcage and possibly bruised them or cracked them.

EE was trying to remove an impact bed when it got hung up on the conveyor frame. While using a rock bar to gain leverage and free the impact bed, the rock bar slipped and struck the employee on the right shoulder causing a contusion.

Emplooyee claims cut left index finger in Production Shaft on 09/25/2020. Did not report until 10/02/2020 after finger became infected and required treatment. Finger was lanced and antibiotics prescribed. Employee placed on light duty restrictions.

Miner was descending from a ladder, lost footing and used right arm to hold the ladder to prevent a fall. Miner sustained a sprain of the right shoulder rotator cuff. Physician put the miner on restricted work activities, and was released back to work immediately.

On 09/24/2020 an operator was loading with a loader and jarred self on some heavy rock causing lower back pain. EE did not inform site. On 10/06/2020 EE notified supervision of lower back pain. Was issued restrictions on 10/06/2020.

Employee stated that EE had decided to check the wedges on the side of the Jaw Crusher to make sure they were tight. EE did not get a lanyard to tie off, or a step ladder. EE said EE worked EE's way out on the side of the jaw, standing on the bottom web of the structure I-beam. EE slipped and fell four feet, primarily on ankle.

Employee stepped up on kiln pier, and felt knee pop. Physician prescribed brace and walking/climbing limitations.

Employee was assembling 4 inch yellow mine pipe, the injured employee was holding the pipe up to put it in a coupling, while another employee pushed it in. The pipe pinched the left 5th digit but did not fracture it.

Injured was bringing up the second steel when it caught and struck EE's hand. This caused a dislocation of EE's thumb and caused EE to be placed on restricted duty.

Employee was removing a scraper from a belt when their left thumb became pinched between the scraper and the plate that held it in place. The weight of the scraper pinched their thumb. Left thumb is fractured. Employee has temporary limited use of their left hand.

During Removal of X-bracing, bolts were removed and a weld failed that was holding a 10' piece of 6x6 angle. Angle came down and fractured employee's arm.

Operator sprained left ankle when descending a ladder and stepping onto a hose rolling ankle. Supervisor began investigation at 7:00 AM. The incident occurred in the Rework Silo. The vacuum hose was removed from the area and stored.

The injured employee along with two others were locking down large threaded nuts on the coal mill roller journal assembly, using a large open end wrench and a 10lb sledge hammer. The injured EE was holding and adjusted the wrench when the hammer hit EE's middle finger.

Employee was tramming an aerial man lift to the Rip Rap Plant to assist in repairs. While tramming the equipment, they hit a pot-hole or a bump that caused the man basket to bounce. This caused employee to twist an ankle resulting in this injury. Employee refused medical treatment repeatedly until 10-06-2020 (resulting in the delay of reporting).

The employee was exiting the haul truck when they jumped off the ladder skipping the last step. The employee rolled an ankle when they landed on the ground.

Lifting strain on lower back muscles.

EE was cutting a wear plate from a 4'x8' steel sheet plate with a track torch. As EE reached the end of the final cut the plate became unstable causing it to fall impacting the floor first and then EE's right foot.

Employee was removing cutting edge modules from a 988k loader bucket. While loosening the bolt on the module, the bolt started to spin. Employee reached under and pushed up on the bolt, then engaged the air gun on the nut. This caused the bolt to slip and start spinning again. The bolt head tore through employee's glove into the palm, cutting EE's right hand.

The employee was lifting hoist chains above EE's shoulders to hook to a forklift when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. The employee was using first-aid measures until the pain continued and then was prescribed physical therapy sessions which were started on 10/15/2020.

Employee was a passenger in a moving work truck, in the backseat and was reaching down to pick up a set of keys when employee overextended arm and felt a sharp pain in left shoulder.

Employee was adjusting the jaw crusher when the spring retaining washer failed causing a laceration and broken right pinky finger.

Process Operator was clearing a chute blockage underneath the Jaw Crusher using a metal bar when a rock became dislodged and struck the operators finger causing injury.

Employee finger caught between air compressor filter housing and electric motor.

Employee was operating a bag machine when EE pulled a bag back toward self to realign the bag with the sealer. EE states EE felt a "twinge" in EE's left shoulder when EE pulled the bag backwards.

Changing bolts on G.E.T replacement. Cutting edge fell on right knee

Injured employee was standing adjacent to the feeder pan for the portable jaw crusher. When the crusher and conveyor were started a rock vibrated from the feeder pan area and struck the employee in the left shoulder. Resulted in contusion to shoulder and restricted duty.

Employee reports that they were trying to work a rock loose on a conveyor using a metal rod when the rock gave way and right hand came down onto the metal guard hitting right pinky finger. Employee reports that they noticed pain, bleeding and deformity of the finger.

Emp was hitting shoe on a blow bar and hit a hard surface, a piece of steel struck and cut EE's finger. EE got 1st aid and continued to work. Emp worked until 9-28-2020 when they found a piece of steel in EE's finger and had it removed. EE then went on RD as of 9-29-2020.

IP was working in the HG Mill moving a counter weight manually, the counter weight shifted unexpectedly and pinched the IP's right ring finger between the counterweight & its storage rack. This resulted in a small laceration requiring 3 stitches and the IP returning to work with restrictions.

Employee was attempting to push 24" pulley onto forklift when it rolled backwards towards EE and EE was caught between that pulley and another one directly behind EE.

EE strained back moving outrigger plates for crane.

A shuttle car operator was struck by a section of the rib while loading coal behind the continuous miner. The rib was knocked loose by the deck of the shuttle car that the miner was operating.

Starting a water pump when snake surprised the employee causing EE to loose EE's footing hitting EE's right wrist on a nearby gas can.

Employee was investigating intruders near Pond. While walking from pond (no established walkway), walked through washed out area with uneven terrain & foliage. Employee slipped, fell to the knees and felt pain in L hamstring. Employee was offered to go to dr, but refused until 21 Sept. Dr appt on 23 Sept put EE on modified duty, ordered an MRI. No diagnosis available.

Fell exiting Finish Mill Separator after internal inspection and lacerated left arm.

Employee was working on a conveyor scraper. While tapping on scraper bracket with hammer, struck right forefinger knuckle against bracket causing abrasion. EE did not initially report injury, thought it to be minor, on Sunday 9/20 it was infected and sought treatment @ urgent care.

Employee performing general cleanup. Began descent of stairs and slipped. EE grabbed a bracket to regain balance and received a laceration of the middle finger on the right hand. Laceration required 4 sutures.

While ascending a ladder the employee looked up and was struck in the mouth by a rock that fell from above.

EE stepped on ballast rock and felt pain in left foot. EE placed on restricted duty on 9/22/2020 for pain and further medical evaluation.

A haulage operator reported their truck having stiff steering in tight turns early during night shift. After dumping the load the employee reported pain in the shoulder.

Lowering torque converter, it hung on hoses, went to free it, it fell onto the employee's hand causing a fracture

Employee opened a port to try and clear the chunk after closing the manual gate. Once the chunk cleared, built up pressure in the line was released. This resulted in cement dust being blown into EE's face, knocking off safety glasses. The employee utilized an eye wash station to clean out eyes. Within several hours after the incident reported having pain in the right eye.

While employee was performing maintenance on the P11, they were removing the splitter bar. While doing so, one end of the bar slipped and the employee tried to grab it. As a result, employee smashed their thumb between splitter bar and return frame. Employee was wearing gloves.

Employee was standing on a 3' high trailer, taping a tarp cover over a motor. EE's glasses fogged up due to wearing a mask, and when EE went to take a step EE fell off of the trailer, hurting EE's shoulder.

EE bent over to pick up a roll of tape off the ground and felt pain in back. EE placed on restricted duty following medical treatment.

While hanging a door on the 402 vessel, employee was sliding a gasket in place when material fell into their eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time. Employee flushed their eye for 15 minutes and reported the event to their supervisor with no issues noted at the time. Later in the evening, employee's eye became irritated and was directed to go to GHR for evaluation.

EE stubbed toe on a timber and EE's steel toe jammed and broke the little toe.

Employee was making a jig to hold drill bits, drilling holes into a board and had hand placed under the board, resulting in the tip of the drill bit puncturing EE's left hand and index finger.

Employee was pressure washing when pressure washer cut through a boot and hit big toe.

Employee experienced right lumbar strain after dipper made contact with HT.

Employee reported pain in mid back after stacking bags of sand, and requested the EE be seen by doctor.

Employee was filling up a large water tank using a smaller water tank. Employee was connecting the hoses and went on top of the tire of the smaller tank. Employee slipped and hit shin on a piece of support steel. Right shin bruise. No work restrictions initially. Employee went back to clinic on 9/18/20 and was placed on work restrictions. No lost time.

Employee slipped on clay while cleaning up at the end of the shift.

Employee was using a welding cutting torch when a piece of hot slag burned EE's foot.

Employee was using pipe wrench and while pulling down on it the pipe wrench lost its bite, and fell from position. In an attempt to catch the wrench from falling to EE's feet, the employee felt shoulder / neck strain.

Employee was removing fuel hose off haul truck 547, while twisting their left hand they felt a pop in their wrist. The employee's wrist and lower forearm began to hurt.

Tech was climbing step on left rear of wheel loader, reached for grab handle with left arm, took hold of grab handle and pulled self up. As EE stepped up, EE felt a pain between shoulder blades. Right hand was on grab handle on battery box.

Putting beam into #2 screen. Sliding the third beam into place, it went a little to far. The bolt holes didnt line up. Went to pull the beam back into place to align the bolt holes and heard/felt a pop.

Limited ability to sustain body positions.

Strain upper right arm climbing off of drill by cab, 3 step ladder, left hand slipped off of handle and all weight went onto right arm.

EE was being loaded by shovel when shovel bucket contacted the back canopy of production truck causing jostling to the EE.

Reporting employee stated the involved employee mentioned they were having back pain at the beginning of the shift starting at 6:00 pm.

Maint. Employee was attempting to install a new seat in haul truck. Felt pain in lower back. Diagnosed strain.

Climbing down ladder of a 982M loader and felt pain in left foot which led to a sprain/strain of left foot.

EE was working on M-11 using the pressure washing truck, as EE stepped down from the truck EE's fingers got stuck between the handrail and taillight causing a laceration of the small finger in the right hand.

Employee was in a confined space with an electrical heating element still energized. Employee touched element receiving second degree burns.

Stepped wrong descending staircase and twisted knee resulting in a sprain

Failed to maintain 3 points of contact dismounting excavator on to uneven ground, twisting ankle resulting in minor soft tissue damage.

A haul truck driver was operating the vehicle with the window down. As driver came around a turn something entered left eye causing discomfort.

Employee was walking in the plant and twisted the left knee.

Employee was hanging power cable overhead along the back when the basket shifted a little, which jarred the employee. The day of incident they felt fine, but was feeling sore on the 14th of Sept so was taken in and was told they had some muscle spasms in lower back.

Employee was leaning against a ladder with left foot on the bottom rung. The ladder was leaning up against a job box on wheels. The job box shifted causing the employee to lose balance and strain the right knee. Employee went to the occupational clinic where EE was placed on light duty.

The Injured was walking from 31 Right LW Belt starter to Winch Starter. Injured stepped on a piece of coal and felt pain on top of right foot. Fractured the IV metatarsal bone.

EE was transferring cable from one reel to another. EE's hand got caught while guiding the cable with EE's hand pinching thumb between cable and reel. EE was taken to UPHS-Bell and treated for a thumb injury. It became known on 9-10-20 that there was a tiny fracture in thumb. Referred to orthopedics.

Employee was stacking finished material bags onto pallets off the conveyor. As EE picked up a bag and turned to place the bag on the pallet, EE felt a pop and sharp pain in EE's right chest/ribs. EE immediately fell to the floor and called for help. The doctor diagnosed EE with a muscle strain in EE's right thorax wall in the ribs.

Employee attempted to open rear door on loader to fuel it. Rear door was hard to open. Employee strained their shoulder.

While moving crushing unit twisted back. EE entered restricted duty on November 4th 2020.

Climbing on the shot, hooking up Detonators, felt a pop in right knee.

Oxygen hose on cutting torch set broke and made a loud "pop" causing the miner's left ear to ring and left eye to see blue and red dots. Miner was taken to ER and evaluated, released to duty with restrictions until follow up apt. Possible concussion. No other physical visible injuries.

Employee was carrying metal liner up the stairs and on the 2nd level of the stair platform EE went to put down the liner to take a break. When EE was lowering the liner, it slipped from EE's grip and the corner of the liner hit EE's right foot just above the steel toe part of the boot. The liner is estimated to be close to 100 pounds.

EE was cutting liners out of chutes. As EE was lifting one out it slipped out of EE's hands landing on the top of EE's foot. Went to OMP and received restrictions of no climbing.

Employee attempted to board a 988F Cat loader to add hydraulic oil. The strap holding the first step broke causing a fall of approximately two feet. The employee landed on EE's feet but the fall exacerbated a condition of a calcium deposit on EE's right heel. Employee checked at Urgent Care and returned to work with restrictions.

EE working on 3 and 4 coal long belt, tied off, 3 points of contact. Climbing now heard a pop noise left shoulder and pain. Went to Doc on 9/4/2020, restrictions given.

Operator was working on a platform, removing a crusher, when EE stepped in an opening in the floor, EE lost balance and caught self on a railing with rib cage and knee. EE did not report the accident until 9/8/2020

While loading structure for a belt up, the employee had EE's hand on the edge of the scoop bucket. Another employee threw a rail into the bucket, striking the injured right pinky causing a laceration. The employee was treated by an EMT and transported outside.

Employee was lifting 12" cut stone and felt a pull in lower right abdominal area. The pain would not subside so employee was put on a smaller thin line machine.

Dismounting a portable bin ladder. Twisted body when they contacted the ground. Resulted in a strained right groin. *This was reported to the mine on 9/11/2020 and became reportable on 9/18/2020.*

Technician reported that while shoveling spillage from around the CKD work bin technician felt a twinge in left abdomen. Technician has previous history of hernia surgery in same body location. Diagnosis is hernia.

I.E. was hanging high voltage cable. While lifting cable felt a pop in their right shoulder. I.E. has continued to work. Doctor put them on restricted duty on 11-4-2020 and they are continuing to work.

After checking the fuel counter at Silver Basin fuel dock employee was walking back to the haul truck when they caught a foot on a hydraulic hose that was on the metal platform. Right foot hit the ground and ankle rolled causing them to fall to the ground. Employee heard the ankle pop and felt a sharp pain. Employee called supervisor and sat on the platform.

EE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE WHILE EXITING DRILL. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

While descending a ladder the employee reached the bottom rung and stepped back into a pallet jack, stumbling backward over it while holding a drill in EE's right hand. EE then fell awkwardly on EE's right hand while trying to plant EE's hand to catch EE from EE's fall. This resulted in a small fracture to EE's forearm. EE's most recent evaluation on the 8th revealed the fracture.

While operation track dozer, employee jammed shoulder on control stick.

Employee was loading up a section of water hose for the miner when a loose end flipped up striking EE in the mouth chipping a tooth.

Employee began to feel discomfort in left eye. Employee was taken to the optometrist where a small rust ring was removed. No object was imbedded. A prescription for a steroid was given.

Ee was removing lunch bag from the haul truck, and ee's right hand was closed in the door. The pinky finger tip was pinched and cut. Seen at a medical center, stitches were required, and the ee was released to full duty.

Employee was removing a drain plug with a pipe wrench. When the plug broke loose, EE's hand struck an adjacent bolt cutting through EE's impact glove. EE received a laceration and 4 stitches to close.

The employee was outside in the lamproom at the Miracle Run Portal. The employee was cutting apart a new pair of gloves with a razor knife. The knife slipped and employee cut left middle finger. Received 5 stitches.

Driving/riding in Articulating Haul Truck. Haul Material across mine site and strained lower back, right hip and leg.

while bolting, the steel snapped and fell out causing injury to employees hand.

While passing through a mandoor the door closed catching the end of EE's left index finger between the door and the door frame resulting in an avulsion requiring sutures and a fracture to the left index finger. The employee was treated at a hospital on 9-29-20 and following a visit with an ortho specialist on the same day, released to work full duty.

Employee was installing Mini-Blinds in QC lab and sustained a small laceration to forearm resulting in a single suture to close the wound.

Contract, over-the-road driver fell from their trailer while tarping the load. Driver was tied off, but as driver fell driver scraped right lower leg on truck or catwalk, had a puncture wound on the left lower leg possibly by truck, catwalk, or a bungee cord being used to secure tarp, and scratched left elbow on the truck or catwalk.

While removing a compressed gas cylinder from a storage rack, the cylinder slipped and smashed an employee's right pinky finger between the cylinder cap and cylinder rack. The event resulted in three stitches to the finger nail bed.

Employee was walking back to personal vehicle to get a flashlight to perform pre shift inspection on mobile equipment and tripped over a rock that was submerged.

Dirt in right eye-unsure how it happened; wearing PPE.

Employee was assigned to remove the cooler on a drill. The injured employee was holding hoses and wiring, guiding them through the frame of the cooler. There were two 2" hydraulic hoses and one electrical conduit zip-tied together. As the cooler was being removed one of the hoses broke away and struck the injured employee in the face, chipping their left, front, upper tooth.

While handling belt structure, injured cut EE's left thumb. Resulted in three stitches.

Employee was hauling track rails off the # 1 Unit with the motor and rail car when a rail shifted. EE attempted to swing the rail back over by hand when a rail suddenly rolled over and pinched EE's left middle finger between two rails on the rail car.

Ind was putting cover back on scoop when the cover slid pinching EE's finger causing laceration which in turn resulted in stitches.

Employee was attempting to remove bolts from the lid of a Mine owned water truck, using a battery operated impact. While attempting to loosen a bolt, the employee's left index finger was lacerated between the lid and the nut.

Employee was cutting rubber belting material with a razor blade knife. Employee was pulling knife towards self when it slipped out of the rubber material and EE hit EE's upper left leg with the blade. Employee received a laceration approximately 1 inch deep and 1 1/2 inches long. Employee received sutures to close the wound. Minimal impairment.

The EE was bolting on 9 North Mains Section, in crosscut 2-4. EE removed the steel from the rib to install a rib bolt. The rib broke loose at the same time, and the EE hit the rotation on the rib drill. EE's right hand got caught by the rib steel causing abrasions/lacerations to EE's right pinky finger. Received 9 stitches.

A Technician was working on crack repair in the revolving frame on a Marion 8750. While grinding, a small metal fragment contacted the employees right eye while wearing safety glasses and a welding hood.

The miner was setting a conveyor Stanchion when climbing out of a 3 foot hole for the concrete support, EE twisted EE's knee and felt a "Pop"

Employee had finished changing miner sprays and was beginning to exit the top of the miner when EE slipped and put EE's hands out to catch self. EE's right hand caught a bundle of roof bolt plates, causing a laceration.

Miner was doing clean up around the crusher. During which, miner turned and hit nose on a steel support beam that runs horizontally.

Operator error resulting in accident while hauling overburden to stockpile. Operator failed to wear seatbelt, causing injury. Although operator displayed high proficiency and had driven this exact route 49 trips this same workday, 50th trip was attempted at excessive speed and caused this accident. Non-use of mandatory seat belt caused EE's injury. Operator relieved of mine duty.

Citation 9534975 was issued during a Part 50 Audit with regard to this injury. The employee fractured EE's left index finger during the installation of a fully grouted roof bolt.

Employee was attempting to cut a nylon zip tie with a utility knife. Access to the zip tie was very limited, employee's hand slipped on the knife and employee cut right index finger, the wound required stitches (6) to close.

An employee was hit on the back of EE's right shoulder by a guard beam for a rail loading dock. The injured employee was in a crouched position tending to a portable generator located adjacent to the beam, when another employee inadvertently dislodged the guard, causing the north side of it to fall -12 inches onto the employee below.

Employee, while traveling along haul road on a pit bike the front tire was kicked out by a rock. Employee lost balance and fell down on a rock which lacerated their forearm that required stitches.

EE was erecting a portable scaffolding platform right below the #1 cyclone when EE felt something go into eye. EE rinsed it immediately. Continued to feel something in eye. EE was taken to a clinic for evaluation. Was prescribed eye drops.

Weighmaster was walking to go use the restroom and when EE took a step EE felt a bad pain in the knee. Was walking on a level dirt surface.

Employee was handling panel and injured finger while loading it onto a low track.

The Longwall mechanic was changing shear drum in service entry, had a hand on ranging arm when a small piece of scale rock fell hitting employees left hand causing laceration requiring sutures.

Employee was welding grizzly rack for structural repairs and received welding flash to right eye.

The employee was inspecting a leaky radiator on a portable screen. The employee was sliding a steel plate off the engine compartment of a portable screen plant when the weight of the plate transferred down. The hand was on the plate that was lifted up. The finger got caught between the head pulley scraper and the metal plate.

Employee was performing a welding/grinding repair on a Dragline bucket. Later in the shift the employee's eye became irritated. The eye was flushed several times and nothing was identified in the eye. The next morning the eye was still irritated. An eye doctor identified a metal sliver in the eye. Proper PPE was being utilized when welding/grinding work was being performed.

Employee was operating a Fletcher Roof Bolter, at which time a piece of loose metal on the roof bolt snagged the employee's glove. When the employee moved the joystick on the roof bolter, the bolt twisted the employee's glove dislocating two fingers.

Employee was kneeling down near a switch gear box. Another worker was getting ready to turn on switch, when EE did it made a noise and startled employee and caused employee to jerk left left arm, pain followed immediately after this in the shoulder.

The employee was shoveling stemming into a blast hole when they strained their lower back. This resulted in a minor muscle strain that was treated with rest and anti inflammatories.

A temporary haul truck driver (#54) was climbing up the steps to enter the drivers seat, when then opened the door (drivers side) to enter. The operator was holding the door handle, and as they opened the door, they struck the adjacent railing, and smashed right index finger into the railing, causing a non-displaced fracture.

Entering haul truck 06-0034 turned to open door, hit head on ROP guard (height of door 62.5 inches).

Ee was going down stairs to office, Ee's mask slipped, and Ee missed a step prior to the landing. Ee had immediate pain and was seen at ER. Xrays negative for fracture. Referred to orthopedist for consultation. Released to return to work 09/17 and able to work full duty.

EE1 arrived at Hanson Harding Street, checked out a 775 haul truck and drove it over to the restroom. EE2 noticed EE1 slumped over steering wheel. EE3 stopped to check on EE1 and EE1 was unresponsive and EE3 called 911. Ambulance crew gave EE1 medicine to revive EE1, then took EE1 to the Hospital.

The employee was using a cutting wheel to remove a section of hog panel from overhead in order to install arches. In the process a small metal sliver went over EE's brow, behind the glasses and into EE's right eye. EE was treated by an ophthalmologist where the sliver was removed.

EE and partner were welding 4 x 8 sheets of steel in close proximity to each other. They wore their welding PPE including their welding hoods. Over the course of the shift, EE believes received the arc flashes while the partner was welding both behind and beside EE as the arc flash reflected toward the inside of EE's welding hood. EE was prescribed eye medicine.

Employees were trying to remove a crusher breaker plate by welding a lifting eye on the plate and attaching a come-a-long to pull it out. They put tension on the lifting eye and after a few minutes the eye released from the plate and struck one of the employees on the left cheek.

Backing off of a rock breaker machine a boulder with sharp edge cut the back of the right calf of our employee.

While checking chutes in overland crusher building, a baseball sized rock bounced out hitting employee in the nose.

The employee was exiting a catwalk on the shaker screen. As EE descended ladder & self closing gate began closing. EE reached forward to slow gate with left hand and was thrown off balance causing EE to grab the gate. The force of EE's weight shifting caused gate to close quickly. The employees right thumb was between the hinge & side rail. EE's thumb was pinched.

While hanging the roof bolter trailing cable, arm came in contact with a roof bolt plate causing a laceration on left arm. Resulted in stitches.

In the Prep Plant, clean dry floor and well lighted. *EE was changing springs with a chain fall. The chain fall came loose and smashed hand against the screen, cutting finger and thumb.*

While unloading a pump the employee's hand slid across an exposed sharp edge on the tailgate of the truck resulting in a laceration to a finger which required sutures to close.

Employee was removing shims in a wheel unit off of a 785 haul truck. While removing the shims, one slipped falling across EE's fingers resulting in lacerations and stitches.

Employee was cutting pump discharge line with a knife. As employee was cutting, the knife cut through the line causing a laceration to left thumb. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Ee stepped out of the cab of EE's truck and the metal filter door cut EE's right knee. EE was seen at the ER and staples were required to close the laceration. EE was released to full duty.

Employee was pulling on a pump suction hose. When EE straightened up, EE felt a pain in EE's back. EE went to the ER, where EE was given two injections and two prescriptions. EE reported for EE's next shift at full capacity.

The employee's finger was pinched between the sub-collar gate latching mechanism when a second employee assisted with opening the gate unexpectedly. The employee received stiches to close the wound.

(REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES) Employee was pulling a chain to unhook from the supply car when they slipped/fell forward hitting the right side of face on the draw head of the car causing a laceration which required seven sutures and a contusion.

employee was walking down the entry tripped on rocks in travelway, falling to ground catching catching self with hands

Employee connected a fuel hose to a haul truck, felt a sharp pain in the neck and arm. A follow up doctor visit on 9/28/20 determined the need for physical therapy which began on 9/29/20

Employee was walking up stairs when employee missed a step and began to fall. Employee then braced self and fell on right hand breaking finger.

EE stepped wrong and tore a muscle

The EE's were pulling a shaft through a pipe for a gate at the plant with a come-along. They had a pad eye welded to the end of the shaft. The EE looked in the pipe to measure distant left. The pad eye pulled a chunk out of the shaft and hit the EE in the safety glasses. The safety glasses pressed hard enough to cut the right side of the EE's face and require six stitches.

Putting gas on the air compressor then slipped and leaned on the muffler.

EE was changing out the bucket cutting edge on the 966 loader. While using an air gun to remove the nut from the carriage bolt, the partially loose bolt slid down just enough to turn, spun and the sharp edge sliced through EE's glove causing a small laceration. 3 stitches.

Employee was trying to dislodge bearing in crusher shaft that was stuck, employee used prybar to move bearing, it fell down shaft and struck employee's finger and top of hand.

EE was carrying a can of welding rods, when EE fell, causing the palm of EE's hand to strike the sharp edge of the can and EE suffered a laceration to EE's left hand. The injury required stitches to close the wound.

While removing doors on the pre-heater tower, a door fell on the left, ring finger of the worker causing a laceration that resulted in stitches.

Used power tool on exhaust flange and rust and debris went over safety glasses and into Left eye.

The injured raised the Radiator Lid of the #33 Tram and reached with EE's left hand to pull the locking pin to close the lid and while holding the pin with EE's left hand, EE loss control of the lid and before EE could get EE's hand out of the way, the lid fell catching EE's left index finger between the lid and frame mashing it.

Miner lost grip on a piece of flagstone while stacking it on a pallet causing the piece to fall and hit their leg.

Employee was replacing a fan drive on an OB truck. Employee went to reposition and EE's foot slipped off of a crossover support. This resulted in EE's shin contacting a clamp bolt causing a laceration that required stitches. Employee was utilizing fall protection at the time of this incident.

Employee was working on the conveyor cover on continuous miner 101 while standing on step ladder. A coworker was moving a wooden pallet and accidentally bumped the step ladder with the wooden pallet while operating a TH. The step ladder became unbalanced causing the employee to fall from second rung of step ladder landing on left leg. Medical Treatment Only.

EE was prepping to skive a conveyor belt. EE was making the initial undercut to remove the strip of rubber from the end of the belt. EE was cutting towards left arm when the knife blade exited the belt rubber, resulting in the knife blade cutting the EE on the backside of the forearm.

Employee inadvertently lowered the wrong locker basket, prior to employee's shift, while getting dressed. The basket struck employee on the head, causing a laceration.

(REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES) - Employee was hammering a hammer when a piece of the metal shard from the hammer shot off going into the skin of employee's left hand thumb finger causing a laceration that required two sutures.

EE was working in the Shower Room installing a new trash bag in a can when EE's eye started to itch. From then on EE's eye became irritated, red, and swollen so EE went to wash it. EE reported EE's discomfort to a supervisor. EE was then taken to a Dr to receive medical attention. The doctor saw a scratch in the corner of EE's left eye and prescribed antibiotic medicine.

EE was at a workbench attempting to seat a rubber gasket over a baring race. EE was striking the gasket with a hammer. The tool slipped and hit the tip of EE's left middle finger, causing blood to pool beneath. EE was taken for medical treatment where they drained the blood from under the nail. An X-Ray was performed; no broken bones were present. There were no restrictions.

Employee was helping replace return roller on crusher while crusher was down for repairs and EE failed to have EE's hard hat on. EE hit EE's head on the guard for the roller while going under the crusher.

EE tossed a bottom roller into the bed of a dodge truck. The roller hit already loaded rollers and bounced back at EE. The tip of EE's left hand ring finger was pinched between two rollers, resulting in a crack in the tip of EE's finger.

Employee was standing on the platform to the Pulverized Mill spotting crane. Material fell from above and got behind employee's glasses and into left eye causing irritation. Medical visit on 09/06/20.

The miner was standing in an awkward position attempting to move a piece of metal and felt a pop in lower back.

EE was discarding used cutter teeth into the scrap bin when EE felt a pain in EE's left shoulder. A short time later while changing teeth on the Liberator dredge EE felt a throbbing pain and numbness. EE then contacted supervision to report the incident. EE referred to PT on 3/19/2021

Employees were installing a tail pulley on conveyor 13. The tail pulley became wedged between the framework of the conveyor. When an EE pushed on the conveyor to dislodge it, it was loosened and pinched the EEs finger between the pulley and framework. This resulted in a fracture to the EEs right middle finger.

Employee was hanging monorail cable on double hook and the hook that was attached to the chain straightened out causing cables to come down on EE's right shoulder causing contusion. EMPLOYEE DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL EE'S MRI ON 9/15/2020 SHOWED A COMPRESSION FRACTURE TO EE'S RIGHT SHOULDER.

I.E. was shearing down with the continuous miner cutter head. While cutting coal at the face a piece of rock was thrown from the drum and struck the I.E. in the nose, causing a laceration that required 3 stitches. I.E. did not miss any work due to the injury.

Ee was removing bolts with impact and felt something go into right eye. Ee was wearing safety glasses. An EMT flushed ee's eye and the ee returned to work. Ee requested to be seen by eye doctor due to ongoing irritation. Seen on 10/12, a rust ring was cleaned from the eye and ee was prescribed antibiotics. Ee is released to full duty.

A mobile equipment mechanic was investigating a failed hydraulic line on the 980G loader. The mechanic was standing on the rear offside step and slipped, causing left forearm to slide between the alternator and the fiberglass radiator guard. The contact caused a laceration to forearm.

Employee tripped on a mat in the lab prep room and received a cut requiring stitches when EE's head struck the corner of a metal grinder cabinet.

Stacking crib butts above their head and some wood chips fell down behind glasses and got in left eye.

The employee was tightening a zip tie using a pair of pliers. The pliers slipped off the zip tie and contacted the miner in the mouth causing a chipped tooth. The miner saw the on-site medic and was referred to the dentist. EE's tooth was fixed the next day and was issued a full release.

Mechanic was asked to bolt pipe to sump which is a routine task. Employee was attempting to position the 6" diameter piece of rubber flex hose to valve when they felt pain in right shoulder.

Employee was assisting loading bundle rods onto a flat bed when EE pinched fingers on EE's left hand between loose rods.

Employee alleges they slipped on some concrete block and they went to grab a piece of metal and they cut the palm of right hand. EE had to get 9 stitches.

Tripped on stairs in SRP building. Injured arm

Employee was replacing bolts and wrench slipped off causing employee's left thumb to contact the hammer base. DOI was 09/03/20, did not seek treatment on DOI. Emp was scheduled for vacation on 09/04 thru 09/13. Upon empl return of 09/14/20 from vacation, emp informed the employer that treatment was sought on 09/12/20 and the care facility confirmed a fractured left thumb.

Employee was setting up to shoot a shotcrete wall and was struck in the elbow area by the trans-mixer that had the mixed shotcrete. Later received notification that the employee had to receive physical therapy making this injury reportable. Due to COVID quarantine requirements, employee is unable to come to work.

Miller was attempting to bar a wedged rock and grip slipped off of the pry bar causing them to bang a hand against some metal framework and it cut a finger.

Employee was grinding on the cone liner using a 4 1/2 in. angle grinder. EE was only using one hand on the grinder as the other hand was holding the electrical cord to keep it out of the way. The grinder kicked back and the wheel make contact with the employee's left pointer finger. EE was taken to the clinic and received 5 stitches and a tetanus shot.

While employee was operating a grader, the employee got what EE believed to be dust in EE's eye.

While employee was reeling in hose from water truck, the employee smashed the tip of EE's right thumb between the hose reel handle and the hose locking mechanism, resulting in re-embedding of the nail.

While putting bolts in a top roller. The bracket came down when they pulled it into them fracturing the left index finger and smashing the right thumb.

Employee caught right hand between the conveyor structure and the skid-steer the employee was operating

Employee was grinding on a piece of metal when a piece of metal went under EE's safety glasses and into EE's left eye. The employee went to the doctor where they removed the piece of metal on the surface of EE's eye and issued prescription eye drops.

The EE was putting a new feeder chain in the section feeder. EE was striking a link of the chain with a hammer to separate it from the chain. When EE struck the link it chipped a piece off and the piece of metal struck EE in the right jaw.

Employee was wearing safety glasses while performing maintenance to the crusher. The weather conditions were windy. EE felt something in the eye. EE was send to Workplace Health which sent EE to Optometrist and they removed a foreign object. EE was able to return to work. Only missed time for the appointment.

Employee was changing blow bars on a HSI crusher. EE used a small sledge hammer to hit one of the blow bars causing a piece of the blow bar to chip. The piece hit EE just inside EE's right nostril. The employee was taken to the emergency department where the piece of metal was removed and EE was given one stitch.

Was cutting an old belt to make belt skirts. Employee was pulling the blade towards themselves and the knife pulled through the cut and across right knee on the outside, causing a couple inch laceration. Employee received 2 stitches and 10 staples.

insect bite left cheek

While cleaning out wet duster on scoop, the employee got water hose to spray it out and when they turned it on it slipped out of hand. The nozzle then flew back up striking the left upper lip. Cutting lip.

Employee was getting onto Finish mill 4 w/ladder. Employee raised ladder it came in contact with a man basket causing dust get in EE's left eye. Employee was wearing standard issued safety glasses. Eyes were flushed on site, taken to clinic for medical evaluation, and given prescription eye drops. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY

A 793F haul truck was being loaded by a 5500 shovel on the shovel's offside. While swinging into the bed of the truck, a rock rolled off the outside edge of the bucket and fell on the dovetail of the truck. This caused the bed to raise and settle back onto the frame. In the process of the bed moving, the IP was unsettled in the cab and ended up chipping their tooth.

Loader in pit, mucking out shot. Operator dismounted seat. When operator remounted they fastened seat belt and began to dig. Unfastened seat belt to readjust. Large rock slipped out of bucket while they adjusted the belt. Operator was tossed forward slightly, striking forehead into rops bar. Inflicted gash on forehead. Five stitches needed. Miner returned to work next day.

Due to repetitive motion the employee's shoulder developed tendinitis, bursitis and possible labral tear. Employee started missing work on 10/7/2020.

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee has not been with this company since 10/31/2017.

Miner felt symptoms of exposure while underground operating the muck train. The tester carried by EE reported 59 ppm of CO for 130 sec. EE was seen by medics and transported to hospital where EE was restricted from work for one day out of precautions.

Miner felt symptoms of exposure while underground operating the muck train. The tester carried by partner reported 59 ppm of CO for 130 sec. EE was seen by medics and transported to hospital where EE was restricted from work for one day out of precautions.

The employee felt numbness while working with their hands. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred on 09/22/2020. The employee went out for surgery on 10/16/2020.

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis on 9-21-20 we were notified 7-13-21 of diagnosis.

The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 10/14/20 from a medical report dated 9/21/2020 awarding the injured 1% permanent partial disability.

Employee has been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

During a routine DOT physical, EE complained of right hand numbness and tenderness. EE stated that this event was over a course of time and thinks it was due to using impact tools and exposing hand to excessive shock and vibration. Incident elevated on 11/25/20 following a case management evaluation performed on 11/11.

The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 12/1/2020 from Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board dated 9/15/20 awarding the injured 15% for permanent partial disability for occupational pneumoconiosis.

Employee showed a potentially recordable hearing loss during annual audiogram. Hearing loss was confirmed by an audiologist on 8/24/20. Report received from doctor on 9/15/2020.

Employee reported on 9/11/20 EE had pain in right shoulder, elbow and both wrists and has been experiencing this for a couple of months. There was no incident to trigger this, it's just repetitive use of arms and hands. EE continued to work until 12/14/20 where EE underwent surgery on the right elbow and wrist, with another surgery in 12 wks. on the left wrist.

Employee was pulling a line curtain from the No. 7 entry to the No. 5 entry and felt something "pop" in shoulder blade area of back. Employee continued to work until they began missing on 9/15/20.

Employee was installing a radio antenna on a haul truck when employee began to feel symptoms of heat illness.

noise exposure

EE was diagnosed with carpal tunnel by PCP on 2/17. EE reported on 2/21 symptoms of numbness & tingling in right hand for 3+ yrs & gripping the handle of shovel was the cause. EE last remembers shoveling in 8-9/20 when they cleaned the dryer for 1 1/2 days. EE reported a 2nd job making pizzas at a store & reported pain in their hand after Super Bowl weekend making pizza all day.

Symptoms experienced were dizziness and blurred vision. EMS was summoned for precautionary assessment due to personal health condition. EMS decided to transport employee to hospital for evaluation. EE remains off work. The MSHA Investigator requested an MSHA 7000-1 be completed indicating the illness was non-work related.

Employee was standing by foreman. Employee fell over forward and died. Miners tried CPR and Defibrillator but could not revive them. We believe the autopsy will reveal a heart attack. This fatal is not mine related.

Not a miner, Commercial DOT Driver, Driver had staged truck in the front parking lot. The driver was climbing out of the truck and lost grip. Tried to catch self and separated shoulder.

Non-mining related airplane with 3 people on board crashed into dredge lake 5000 feet away from mining activities. Complete destruction of air plane and 3 fatalities who were pilot and passengers. Impairment impacted production due to the search and recovery of plane and passengers. Airplane passenger was killed as a result of the crash.

Non-mining related airplane with 3 people on board crashed into dredge lake 5000 feet away from mining activities. Complete destruction of air plane and 3 fatalities who were pilot and passengers. Impairment impacted production due to the search and recovery of plane and passengers. Airplane passenger was killed as a result of the crash.

Non-mining related airplane with 3 people on board crashed into dredge lake 5000 feet away from mining activities. Complete destruction of air plane and 3 fatalities who were pilot and passengers. Impairment impacted production due to the search and recovery of plane and passengers. Airplane passenger was killed as a result of the plane crash.

A liner being replaced in the primary crusher was held in position by a maintenance truck crane and the miner. The liner slipped and the miner went to hold it when EE heard a "pop" and felt a sharp pain. Management notified of accident on 9/22/20 but was not notified treatment was sought for injury until 10/27/20. Miner was placed on leave by the doctor on 10/28/20.