Mining Incidents in January 2021

Our permitted landfill built on an old waste rock dump had an unplanned fire occur. The source of the fire is unknown. No damage was caused by the fire and no personnel or equipment were exposed.

A roof fall above anchorage occurred on the active 001 MMU. The fall occurred in the intersection of the #2 heading four crosscuts on to the #3B Panel. The fall was dangered off with timbers and cribs. A 35C scoop was covered up by the fall.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the Main North Intake #2 Entry at 139 block. The approximate dimensions of the roof fall area is 30' long x 16' wide x 7' above the coal seam. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues.

Found an unintentional roof fall while making the weekly exam in the 1st right off of Orchard Branch Mains.

#3 Hoist skip and gate proximity switch had malfunctioned. Evac all ee's out #2, all out safely. Repairs completed at 3:15pm.

The small two-man hoist located at the Camp Creek portal was taken out of service due to a bad place found in the hoisting cable during the required yearly x-ray of the hoisting rope that was conducted on January 24, 2021.

One miner was trapped on Miracle Run Elevator while riding down to the mine. A normal positioning switch faulted causing the elevator to stop. The miner got off the elevator at 1:54 PM, and Schindler Elevator Services inspected the elevator prior to going back in service.

A roof fall measuring approximately 55 inches high, 20 feet wide and 40 feet long, fell in crosscut between no. 4 and no. 5 entry near spad no. 2001. (The fall has been dangered off and will not be cleaned up)

Cagers stopped at the 4900 #3 Station, exited the cage to call hoistman. Cagers told #3 Hoistman that they would be working on 4900 station and they would release the cage after they unloaded their gear off the cage. While one cager was unloading gear the cage moved up with doors open damaging the doors when they contacted the overhead cap. No injuries reported.

Roof fall 1B belt BK 6 in track entry. Fall approx. 18' high. Also towards #3 entry in Bk 6.

On 1-21-2021 a non injury roof fall occurred in the area of spad 183.This area was cribbed off in all approaches. This fall was not immediately reportable.

There was a spot in the Material Hoist cable that had broken strand. The hoist was downed and the rope was shortened to remove the bad spot. The hoist was tested and put back into service. There was no accident/injury/illness in this.

High CO reading indicated a Coal smolder in Coal mill baghouse. CO2 and Fire Suppression required more than 30 minutes to extinguish smolder. CO & heat source identified as out at approx. noon. See Root Cause Analysis for full details.

We had a roof fall in the B 2 3 left section crosscut 3-2 Left Butt, Approx. four foot coal seam. The dimensions of fall is ""80' long, 18' wide, 10' high"". The fall appears to have occurred as a result of adverse rock associated with a geologic transition.

There was a strand found to be broken on the hoist rope. The hoist was taken out of service, the rope shortened, tested, and put back into service. MSHA was notified on property when the strand was found.

A brake shoe on the ore hoist in the #3-16' shaft was dragging on the drum during hoist operations. A heat sensor on that brake shoe detected a temperature rise above set limits and stopped the hoist. The incident was called in to MSHA because the response time of a mechanic to investigate the event and adjust the brake was outside of the Part 50.10 reporting time limits.

A roof fall was discovered in A entry At 33+18 7 seam A sub main. The roof fall measured approximately 17 feet wide by 70 feet long.

The Dry Ridge elevator was taken out of service by mine management for and extended period of time, due to the elevators fault alarms showing the elevator was not operating normally. The rope Gripper switch was changed along with the bottom door switch and the elevator became operational. There was no one on the elevator when it was taken out of service.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the 6th East #1 entry at spade 14+80 at cross cut 20.

The drive motor for the cage hoist failed resulting in the cage hoist to be down for operation until backup motor could be installed.

The control system during start of shift hoist checks. A pneumatic relay on the 16' ore hoist brake control system was responding slowly due to the cold weather. This slow response was detected by a brake system sensor causing the hoist to trip. Overnight temperatures at the site reached the low 30's that night.

The rope gripper mechanism malfunctioned which caused the elevator to stop, trapping an employee on the elevator.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 3 North Mains at 187 Wall 2 to 3 Crosscut. The fall measured approximately 16' high x 16' wide x 35' length. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale material plus adverse geological conditions contributed to the failure. No injuries occurred as a result of this incident.

An ignition occurred at shield #58 on the E-7 Longwall panel face when the shearer was attempting to cut through a sandstone intrusion that had dropped down in into the coal seam from the top. When investigated by MSHA and company personnel, only one worn bit was found that might have caused the ignition to occur.

The Miracle Run Elevator was down for a period of time when called to the elevator bottom. A piece of ice fell from the coping on the warehouse side, approximately 20' down the shaft. Damaged stainless steel top and conduit going to door locks and slow down switches. Repairs were finished approx. 3:00 AM on 1/15/21. Also, went down again at 8:22 AM on 1/15/21 for door switch.

Due to a large wind storm, the mine lost power and this caused both hoists to become unusable.

Bottom south wheel assembly on the south skip, east wheel became misaligned causing contact with guide plates, timbers, and beams causing the bracket to bend. This prevented full movement of the south skip to the loading position. It was determined that tension on the wheel assembly may have been too high. Inspection and adjustment procedures are being reviewed with all shifts.

Elevator down on what appeared to be the overwind device.

A windstorm caused loss of electrical power to the mine. The mine did not receive power until 0901 hrs. January 14th. 78 miners were directed to stand down at the shaft level stations. All miners safe and accounted for.

The hoist went down due to a power bump, it caused a YA1 hoist drive to trip. The YA1 was reset and the hoist started to work again.

A roof fall was discovered during the morning preshift in the face of #3 entry in 14 Butt (two crosscuts inby spad #6003). The fall measured approximately 18 ft by 75 ft by 6 ft. The fall appears to have occurred as a result of a cutter that formed in a geologic transition zone.

When checking the upper limits switch on the service hoist, the hoist operator brought the service cage up into the headframe without de-clutching causing the counter weight on the other side to drop out of the guides. No one was in the cage, this was during pre-shift checks.

During a general hoist inspection On January 12, 2021, 2 broken wires in a single strand were identified on the head rope for the #1 service hoist. Two broken wires in a strand meets retirement criteria and the hoist was taken out of service to change the rope. The rope is a 6x25 flattened strand fiber core hoist rope.

Production hoist brakes set on a pressure fault and would not release.

A roof Fall occurred in MMU 001-0 at survey station 1470 in #3 entry. Approx.18 feet of coal was mined at the face of #3 and the MBC pump went out. The unsupported roof was hanging for approx.1hr.20 min. Time and poor geologic conditions caused the unsupported roof to fall and rip out previously installed bolts. Outby the fall was bolted with 6 FT. bolts and 10 FT. Cables.

992 G loader was loading spoil. Operator saw a fire in the engine compartment and dismounted the loader

Upon post blast inspection of the 82 655 +30 East heading, a fall of ground was identified in the area a slab round had been drilled and shot the shift before. The area was barricaded and reported to management. A call to MSHA followed.

Production Hoist #3 kicked out on tail rope switch fault. Working to resolve issues. Operational at 6:16 p.m. called MSHA and let them know.

The brake on the service hoist became out of adjustment when the hoisting engineer was doing the hoisting checks. The brake was adjusted after trouble shooting and placed back in service.

Unknown indigent arsonist started fire on outside of office building. Building totaled. No injuries to employees or anyone else. No one was present at time of event.

One of the trailing cables became dislodged due to normal wear and was pulled out from the mid-shaft junction box. This cable was replaced in its entirety and re-entered in the mid-shaft junction box to the elevator. No injuries had occurred.

WHILE CUTTING PARTS ON WELD SHOP PLASMA TABLE, EMPLOYEE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM DUST COLLECTOR EXHAUST DUCT. FIRE WAS IN THE COLLECTOR AND WAS EXTINGUISHED. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE OUTSIDE OF COLLECTOR HOUSING.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 7 North Mains 35 1/2 to 36 Wall #1 Entry. There were no injuries or damaged equipment as a result of this incident. Conditions contributing to the roof fall are adverse geological conditions in the stack rock layer in the mine roof.

1A belt #1 entry BK 7. Area was bolted with 5' 3/4"" fully grouted resin bolts.

There was an unplanned roof fall Panal Distract 2 5th East Bleeder x-cut 12 at spade 8+40.

The 16 ft hoist is currently down due to brake issues. Troubleshooting is currently taking place, so repairs can be made. There are two other means of egress from the mine and no one was injured as a result of this occurrence.

A roof fall occurred on the HG9 travel road entry number 2 at 31 cross cut. The fall was approx. 12 feet high, 20 feet wide and 18 foot long.

At 9:41 am the silver shaft hoist went down due to electrical issues. The crew was put on stand down while the electricians diagnosed the problem. The electrician determined that it was a programming issue with the limit sensors and corrected the problem. The hoist was back up and fully operational by 11:50 am

#3 16'-shaft hoist tripped while conducting safety checks. Electrician checked control system and reset breakers more than 30 minutes after control system hoist tripped necessitating reporting to MSHA per 50.10 as defined in 50.2(h)(11).

1A belt #1 entry BK 7. area was bolted with 5' 3/4"" fully grouted resin bolts.

A ground fall occurred post blast at Vista Underground-Turquoise Ridge at the 1N3960 level. No ventilation or access was restricted. No injuries sustained.

Employee's finger was pinched between the door of a loci and the rib. After EE called for the train to move EE reached up to close the loci door and finger was pinched against rib. EE was seen at site medic and eventually transported to a clinic where EE had surgery to treat injuries to two middle fingers.

While trying to put on a belt clamp, the tensioned belt broke loose catching employee's left thumb resulting in amputation.

Employee stated that they coughed and felt a sharp pain in their groin area, but didn't leave work and stated they felt improvement the next day. Employee ended up filing workers comp paperwork that was accepted on March 3rd 2021.

The employee was troubleshooting the main hopper belt. The employee removed the equipment guarding to check the motor and gearbox. The employee touched the v-belts for tightness and the v-belts began to turn, pinching the finger tips between the v-belt and motor sheave.

The employee was on a step ladder when the employee lost footing causing employee to fall 25"". This caused the employee to hit the concrete floor which caused a whiplash effect. The employee struck the back of their head.

A fully trained miner was removing a pin from a draw bar when the miner felt pain in shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

On 1/30/21 the IE was trying to free up material in the Mill 13 bin using a long rod to poke the material. EE felt a strain in EE's lower back and reported the incident to management. The IE continued to work until EE's doctor took EE off work on 5/18/2021

A fully trained miner was handing a come-a-long through a mandoor when the miner felt pain in lower back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

operator was disembarking from the crew van when EE stepped out and slipped

While pulling the right middle shuttle car's trailing cable and anchor, employee felt pain between the shoulder blades.

Employee was loading supplies on a supply trailer when EE felt a pop in the left shoulder. EE continued to work until 4/14/2021, but it was not until 4/14/2021 that workman's compensation determined that this injury was related to this incident and not a previous one thus making it reportable at this time.

Employee was attempting to move tubing over to align with existing tubing, when the handle employee was pulling on broke free from tubing and employee tried to catch self, fracturing left wrist. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF INJURY UNTIL 3/3/21 WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK.

Employee stepped on the step of the powder truck to change the wiper blade, fell to the ground hurting right leg.

Employee was in the 9 West section attempting to free a bundle of rib pins from on top of the miner, when EE smashed EE's left thumb after striking it on the miner. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE stepped on a switch throw cover and slipped. EE felt a pop in the left calf causing swelling and pain.

Employee was walking to the truck line from the shop building, slipped on the snow covered ground EE was walking on and fell. EE injured their lower back and has pain in the right shoulder.

While changing screen media on a 6x20 finish screen, the 3 foot ply bar slipped, and caused the employee to lose balance and land awkwardly on right knee.

The injured was attempting to throw a track switch at Brk 19 on 10 East Section. EE placed left foot on the switch handle to push it down and when EE pushed the handle down, EE felt a sharp pain in the left calf. The employee started missing work on April 29, 2021.

Employee was operating Shearer in the G2 longwall. EE's left hand was resting on the handrail. A rock came up the pan line from the tailgate contacting EE's left hand. When EE attempted to move hand out of the way it became pinched between the rock and the top of the shield causing lacerations to EE's left fingers. EE received 6 sutures.

Ee reported being jostled in cab of haul truck when rock hit the headache rack. Seen at clinic and diagnosed with thoracic and lumbar strain. On 2/12 investigation complete and claim accepted as occupational making this reportable. Ee released to restricted duty.

Stuck material from first loader bucket into main trailer landed harshly jarring the truck. Afterward, driver reported pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was climbing down from ground ladder on crusher when foot slipped and rolled ankle.

Employee was loading supplies onto scoop when they stepped into a hole and tweaked left hip. Employee was wearing all required PPE and was fully trained. The employee did not seek medical treatment and worked until 2-19-2021, at which point the doctor put them off work.

I.E. was cutting a crosscut with the continuous miner. A piece of rock measuring 2'x1'x4in thick fell from in between the bolts. I.E. deflected the rock with their arm and it landed on their right foot behind the steel toe causing a fracture in the foot.

Removing & Replacing Bucket teeth, a shard of metal came off and went into right thumb damaging an artery and possible nerve.

Slipped on ice

On 01/26/21 IE injured left shoulder while pulling a piece of curtain off top of scoop to put in dumpster. Unknowing to IE there were RB plates on the curtain that added resistance jolting the IE left shoulder causing a ""popping"" as it was pulled off. IE had surgery on 05/13/21 to repair a tear in the Rotator Cuff.

While walking past a screening system the guard popped off and hit teammate in the back. Teammate was placed on light duty effective 2/9/2023. Update: As of 3/06/23 this is now a lost time incident. Teammate will be off work until further notice.

Injured employee was lifting a small pump out of a sump inby the 4 West #1 Belt Drive when they felt pain in right shoulder. Employee failed to use good lifting practices, over exerting shoulder. Did not violate any regulations and was wearing required PPE. Employee began missing work on 1-30-21 due to this injury.

EE was walking across the parking lot and slipped on packed snow.

Normal working section, never missed a day's work. Scheduled for surgery today. Torn muscle in shoulder.

Unlevel ground for unloading.

The employee had just arrived at the Dry Ridge portal and was walking from their vehicle to the bath house when they slipped on ice, falling and landing on left elbow. X-rays would later reveal a fracture of the ulna bone.

Miner was replacing a track pin in a crusher. EE smashed a finger when EE swung the 3rd time with the hammer. Taken to emergency room in Ashland, KS.

A frozen chunk fell down approximately 20ft. into the cab of the excavator that was working at the toe of the face. The front post of the cab was pushed into the operators leg pinning them in the machine. The operator sustained a fractured sternum as a result of the cab shifting.

The employee stated the employee was in the process of installing the last gate shield when a piece of cap coal fell between the shields from the top and struck the employee in the right shoulder at the base of the neck. The employee was taken to a hospital, where the employee was diagnosed with a closed C-7 fractured vertebra.

While walking in the 9th North belt entry, the employee tripped over a belt tailpiece anchor pin and and landed on left knee resulting in knee damage that required surgery.

The employee stated: was in the process of installing the last gate shield when a piece of cap coal fell between the shields from the top and struck the employee in the top of the head. The employee was taken to a hospital, where employee was taken off work.

Employee had installed inside bolt of second row and was in the process of drilling the hole for EE's middle bolt. EE's steel had stopped up and EE removed the bottom piece to clear it out. EE re-installed EE's steel and was pushing it up to finish drilling when a rock struck EE on top of this left forearm resulting in a laceration and sutures.

Employee stepped through a door to get out of dusty beltline. Left foot rolled on a piece of loose coal as EE stepped through the door, twisting knee. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue. Employee continued to work, and began missing days as of 3/19/2021.

Today, January 26, 2021, the employee indicates that when employee finished work schedule on Sat., January 23, 2021, employee cleaned the cab & the ladder of the truck with water. As employee was getting out of the truck, employee slipped & grabbed the handrail. In those moments employee felt pain in left arm & back. The employee did not report to work on Mon., January 26, 2021.

EE was removing bolts from a shaker motor when EE felt a burning pain in abdomen. EE worked till 02/23/2021 when EE went off work for hernia surgery.

Employee hit left knee on the head of the bolter causing injury

EE had removed a knot out of the miner cable and waterline. Afterwards, when EE reached down to pick up the slack rope to hook it to the CM EE felt a sharp pain in their back. EE continued to work until the date of August 9th when EE was put off of work from a doctor.

Employee was in the 9 West Section taking a cable out of a roller hanger when the hanger broke free, causing the cable to strike employee on the right shoulder/back area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was at inch tram controls on roof bolter when a piece of roof rock struck employee in the right arm causing a laceration, resulting in multiple sutures.

Employee overexerted while moving a stick of rail with a stone bar on the 8 West Section. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Miner (Service Technician) with amp meter inside live 480V Electrical Panel performing maintenance on air compressor without proper PPE. Unknown short across bottom of motor starter causing arc flash while miner was in front of electrical cabinet. Miner received burns to hands and flash burns to eyes from arc flash.

A fully trained miner was walking past the miner when EE slipped and fell hitting EE's arm on a rib strap. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was shimming up cat track on feeder, when a grease fitting came apart striking employee's left elbow causing laceration requiring requiring sutures.

Plowed snow turned into ice. When the operator walked out of the plant the operator slipped on the ice and sprained EE's ankle.

In the process of removing a hydraulic ram, I.E. was struck in the nose when the ram became dislodged from where it was placed causing a facial fracture.

Employee was walking from EE's vehicle to the time clock to punch in to begin EE's shift when EE slipped and hurt EE's shoulder.

EE was changing out primary flume screens at washer, EE felt a slight discomfort in right knee. EE was initially seen by EMT and reported to SC clinic on 1/21. Ortho evaluation on 1/27 possible torn meniscus. EE will have MRI and be out of work until further notice.

MINER WAS WORKING ON A PIPE, PARTIAL PART OF A DIRT WALL FELL AND HIT THE MINER'S LEG.

Employee was beating out a plugged drill steel and accidently hit EE's left index finger.

While traveling to section on mantrip employee felt a jarring in neck, resulting in a lost time accident

A fully trained miner was hanging the miner cable when EE fell backwards and injured EE's back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was on Whittaker bottom and bent over to pick up a jack during a pre-op exam when employee felt pain on the right side of lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The injured EE was hanging a vent tube in the face of #1. EE was standing on a bucket and lost EE's balance. On EE's way down EE reached for something to catch self. EE grabbed a roof strap inside the walk-way bolt hole and cut EE's left middle and ring finger. Received 6 total stitches, and began missing work on 1/20/21.

Employee was picking up a case of 6 hams and 2 turkeys. While loading hams and turkeys into the tailgate of the truck, EE strained back.

EE did not follow safety procedures of lockout and tagout, and proceeded to adjust door on hopper while conveyor belts were in motion.

There was a rock wedged between the dual wheels on the lube truck. After a few attempts at trying to remove the rock, the employee leaned over the tire and the inside tire blew out. The employee suffered a broken nose and facial bruises.

Field Technician was stemming loaded bore holes with a hand shovel and experienced low back pain. Diagnosis is a ruptured disc

Employee was loading a 773 haul truck with the 988K Cat. loader. While loading ore into the truck, a rock slid over the back of the bucket down the arms and into the cab crushing the dash into the operator's ankle.

EE tripped in the clinker cooler and fell on left knee and sustained a 1.1 cm fracture to the knee cap.

EE was lowering gate, it got stuck on the rib, and glove caught on a wire. While pulling out the glove, the gate fell, striking the EE on right collarbone. EE was diagnosed with a fractured right collarbone and will be having surgery to repair on 1/22.

Employee was walking back to service truck at Marker #5 of the Workman South haul road. Employee fell because of snow/ice and landed on left shoulder. Employee continued to work till date of surgery on March 9, 2021. Employee is now placed off work.

Employee was bending a 5' 3/4"" rebar roof bolt and the bolt slipped and employee felt a pain in left arm and shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with a tear in the rotator cuff on 1/22/2021 and taken off work.

EE was walking from the backhoe to the loader and slipped and fell on the ice.

Employee lost footing while stepping down from a belt discharge and fell, injuring right shoulder. Employee continued to work with no restrictions until taken off work for surgery on 2/26/2021.

Walking from Crusher to the Electrical shop, employee slipped on some mud and felt a pop in EE's left. After Doctor review on 2/8/2021, employee suffered ACL tear and is going into surgery to repair knee.

Employee was making a splice on the 8 West belt when they walked over to get a hammer and stepped on a rock, causing a sprain to the left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Sometime in January (employee is unsure of date), employee was lifting a steel beam. EE picked it up and put it on EE's shoulder. EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder. The pain persisted for several weeks, but EE did not report the injury until April. EE had EE's shoulder checked, then had an MRI. It appears EE will need surgery.

Miner was stockpiling material away from the mortar sand stacker belt when the 988K loader EE was using came in contact with the belt. The belt was pulled onto the loader and the head pulley came thru the front windshield of the loader as it fell. Miner injured EE's left foot when the dash of the loader compressed onto EE's foot. Miner had surgery on foot to correct the injury.

Injured was pulling a steel cable to hook up to a stuck haul truck. Injured slipped and fell on left shoulder.

Roof bolter operator was in the #2 entry putting up the inside roof bolt when a piece of roof rock fell striking the employee in the back between the shoulder blades. Employee is currently off of work.

While cleaning up coal bins at bagging department employee was shoveling coal and felt soreness to lower back area. EE was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with muscle strain to lower back and placed on restricted duty.

The EE was working on what will be 3 West Belt Line hanging belt structure. The EE picked up one side of a bottom cradle to hang it in a chain, when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder. EE finished shift and began missing 1/15/2021.

Employee was on a ladder and lost EE's balance, falling an estimate of 4 feet to the ground.

Victim had stepped onto the top of a truck tire to gain access to the engine compartment. EE's foot slipped as EE was getting down and EE injured wrist when catching themself. Incurred fractured/dislocated left wrist.

IE was assisting in removing flooring in a basket. IE was prying on a piece of the floor that had been cut. When it broke free the IE hit hand on the metal basket. It was still hurting the next day so they went to get checked out.

IE was roof bolting. When IE was reaching to get drill steel from the mine roof a rock fell striking IE's hand. IE was brought to the surface and taken to have the hand checked.

The employee was reclaiming belt structure and pulled something in EE's left leg lifting a 42"" top roller. EE continued working but was still experiencing pain and discomfort on the back of EE's leg. An MRI later revealed a partial tear in EE's hamstring. EE is expected to make a full recovery without requiring any surgery. EE began missing work on 01/26/2021.

Employee was replacing skirt board on stacker belt. Wrench slipped and impacted finger. First aid completed. Employee reported Jan 20 finger was infected and went to clinic. Clinic provided antibiotic/meds; employee released to return on Jan 25.

The employee was roof bolting in 6 left. As EE was in the process of installing the 2nd bolt in the last row, a portion of the rib rolled out behind EE. The rib rock struck the employee in the back, knocking EE into the bolter, pinning EE against the machine.

Employee was cutting a tree on a bench / road when a standing dead tree became dislodged from above where EE was working. Tree fell striking employee in the head.

Employee was stacking 50 lb bags onto a pallet. Employee over extended while stacking a bag and twisted/strained back

Employee working on Hose Reel of Rock Drill. Prybar slipped causing employee to twist, fall to ground, and dislocate right knee

The injured was helping to pick up the bretby chain out of the cable tray and block it to replace a burst shear water line around jack 92 on 31 Right section and felt pain in the left bicep.

Employee was installing steel members with rigging without using proper procedures at new silo, causing a hook to slip and impact employee. Employee was taken to the hospital, X-ray determined a fractured jaw. Employee was not trained in proper rigging procedures.

Making a wrench for bolting. Just rolled up my sleeves of my sweatshirt. I was pounding the stinger onto the socket head. A small piece of metal chipped off and went into my arm.

EE was working on the first floor of the thermal dryer. EE was changing out a broken piece of conduit. The fastener would not come undone, and the EE ended up straining left arm.

A fully trained miner was pulling on belt when EE felt pain in their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The EE was hanging cables along the FCT in the 2 West Belt Entry. The EE tripped and strained right shoulder and neck regaining balance. The EE started missing 1/14/2021.

Employee was removing 36 inch fiberglass vent tube from a heading utilizing a lift truck. Employee had one 10 section on the bed and it rolled about 2 feet pinching employee's right leg between the section and the side rails of the lift truck. Was seen by site medic, referred to ER, where restrictions were issued for muscle bruising.

While moving longwall chain in a tub, the pry bar the injured miner was using slipped and EE's finger was caught between a chain flight and the chain tub. Injury was not due to a training or compliance issue.

Miner slipped from the 2nd rung of 3 foot ladder when EE lost grip while tightening a bolt on a pump. EE fell to the concrete floor and suffered bruising to lower back and hip. Ladder was dry but 3 points of contact had not been maintained.

Employee was climbing into Ball Mill 2. As EE got to the end of the flights EE stepped down straining EE's left knee.

Employee was installing rib bolt and had left hand resting on the bottom of the outer mast. EE dropped the mast down and left middle finger got pinched between the inner and outer mast at the bottom. This resulted in a fracture and sutures.

EE was bolting on the miner in the 2 West Section. A loose rib out in front of the injured fell and struck the rib deflector. A smaller piece broke off and struck the EE in the right hip area.

Employee was driving man lift across track 3 crossing; man lift bounced EE up causing EE to strike EE's leg on the man lift tray under the controls. Employee suffered a break to tibia, fibula and bone was jammed up under kneecap.

Miner was walking on a barge loading ramp and stepped on a rock, rolling foot. This resulted in a sprain to the left ankle.

Employee smashed finger between two blocks causing injury

EE bent over to pick up one end of a belt roll hanging bar. EE barely had it off the ground when they heard a pop in shoulder and pain down right arm. It is determined by Specialist that Bicep Tendon Tore off. First day of missing work is 01/11/2021.

Employees were working on top of surge tunnel setting form work in place to add decking for a concrete pour. The main beam on the form work broke causing the form work to collapse. Both employees fell and one employee's retractable lanyard prevented the employee from striking the ground. The second employee struck the wall in a swinging affect or hit the ground.

EE was cleaning when bucket with lime bumped a step causing lime to go into the air and enter EE's eyes.

As employee reached for the handle on the canopy of EE's shuttle car to exit the car, EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. Employee stated EE pulled self up by the handle.

The EE was walking down the steps on the back side of the Plant between the 3rd and 4th floor. The injured slipped, and EE's left boot tip got caught on the step. The EE strained left knee. Began missing work on 1/7/21.

IE was installing 72"" belt structure and felt a strain in neck and right shoulder with tingling and numbness. Initially a First Aid incident on 1/5/2021. IE received medical treatment (surgery) on 6/8/2021.

IE was repairing cracks in shovel bucket with another welder. They began welding at 8am and took turns until 3. They were both wearing 3M auto-darkening air-hoods. Later that night EE was diagnosed with arc flash from the intermittent welding

New extractor belt hoses not secured in final position. Employee inspecting motor installation, stepped down to work platform, tripped over loose hoses, fell to work platform.

Injury to employees left eye occurred when employee began to operate a hand held grinder with a wire cleaning wheel attached. The employee was injured when a piece of wire from the wire wheel came off and struck the employee in the left eye. Employee was not wearing safety glasses or a face shield while doing the task. Employee is expected to make a full recovery.

Employee reported while climbing off a motor grader, EE slipped off the last step. EE's lower back landed on the back side of the moldboard.

Employee was standing near the face while their partner was on a 2yd loader preparing to position the loader bucket for loading. Employee gave partner direction to lift the bucket and in doing so the bucket lip caught a pvc collar pipe causing it to shatter, a piece flew up and struck employee in the left eye causing a laceration.

A fully trained miner was shoveling belt when the miner felt pain in shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While fueling end dumps in the line-up at the beginning of the shift, an employee exiting the fuel truck felt a ""pop"" in EE's left ankle. The incident occurred as EE's foot touched the top step.

The Individual was using a torch to heat a pipe, to be able to bend it, when a tiny piece of metal popped off and went behind the Individual's safety glasses, getting into eye.

Employee was changing a bit in the stabilizer on the 14R Drill and putting the old stabilizer into the skid launcher. Instead of pushing the down button on the remote for the stabilizer the employee hit the up button and it jerked up and swung over pinching the right hand between the stabilizer and breakout wrench.

Fork Lift operator lifted an inner drum using a cable for securement. Employee tried to shift the drum on the forks from the side when it fell off and landed on right foot.

EE was removing a 6"" hose from a pump and felt a pain on their backside/upper leg. EE was discharged from the ER with restrictions to stay off work and follow-up with an orthopedic specialist.

Employee was crouching when coming out of the mill, stood up and struck a pad eye causing a contusion to left shoulder.

While running MBC EE twisted to check the cables straining neck. Was diagnosed with degenerative disc disorder. Worked till April 22nd. Received surgery April 30.

Employee was attempting to connect a man-basket to a crane. When employee turned a screw type lever that adjusts the basket the arm fell on employee's left hand breaking the ring finger.

Bent over to pick up Pneumatic breaker and EE's back went out

Employee was attempting to clean in the line 8 basement south of the 147 pumps by the 23-03-1 belt. There was a piece of classifier skirting employee was trying to move about 10 feet. When the employee was pulling the skirting, they slipped and fell up against the 120-08-1 feed end wall injuring left shoulder.

Geologist was staking out ore control when the individual slipped on the snow

The miner was walking from vehicle towards the plant, minutes after the weather had cleared. It had been snowing previously for several hours and there were 2 inches of new snow accumulation on the ground. The miner slipped on the ice and snow from the recent snow storm and injured ankle. Miner was taken to doctor to get ankle examined.

EE was climbing down a ladder. When EE stepped off the ladder, EE placed foot wrong and rolled their right ankle.

On January 26, 2021 employee was moving steel from an overhead rack on the drill when EE felt shoulder pain. EE sought medical attention on March 1, 2021.  An MRI was performed on March 10, 2021 and EE was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear.  EE will work full duty until EE's surgery date, March 19, 2021, which will then become a lost time incident.

The employee was descending a ladder on a Grove crane. The employee stopped to turn off LP tank that is fixed to the back of the crane's cab. While reaching to turn the LP off they felt discomfort in their back.

Employee slipped while dismounting from a light truck. Leg slipped out from under employee, tried to catch self. Strained left leg & left shoulder.

After an overnight ice storm, employee was walking over icy ground and slipped and fell, fracturing fibula. The area is not a regular travel route that would have been treated for icy conditions.

Replacing air cannon from the firing head to lower down to scaffolding. While lowering air cannon weighed more than thought pulling a muscle straining right shoulder.

An improperly secured conveyor system tail pulley carriage moved unexpectedly due to gravity and cable slack, pinning employee underneath. Employee sustained injury to include 3 broken ribs and a small laceration to liver.

Employee was disembarking their haul truck. As they stepped off the ladder, the employee felt their left ankle pop in the loose dirt.

While climbing down off the 16 dragline EE felt discomfort in EE's left knee. EE was seen by doctor on 7/1/2021 where injury was determined and restrictions were placed on EE, making the injury recordable.

While walking along the drill pattern a gust of wind pushed the employee forward causing EE to step in a drill hole with their left leg while the right leg remained on the surface level. The abrupt slip into the hole caused the right knee flex hard and fast.

EE was attempting to remove a D7 undercarriage roller. EE was striking the flange of the roller with a 15lb. sledgehammer when a fragment of the roller flange broke off. The piece of metal struck EE in the left thigh resulting in a 1"" laceration in the thigh.

EE was assisting in loading holes for blasting and when done loading holes right shoulder was sore. This incident was not reported to a manager or HR until 3/4/21. After they went to personal Dr. and had been in therapy for 2 weeks. Due to therapy we are reporting.

Employee was lifting a tool box and felt a something in arm. Employee didn't require medical treatment. On February 29th the employee was recommended to seek further treatment. Restrictions were given at this doctor visit.

EE entered the primary hopper to assist with dislodging a rock hung up in the grizzly bars at the jaw crusher. While EE's left foot was firmly planted and wedged into a tight location EE lost footing with EE's right foot, causing EE's left knee to twist. The employee was taken to a local clinic for evaluation where it was diagnosed as a strained MCL and torn meniscus ligament.

installing bearing on c-7 conveyor metal entered eye causing laceration. released to work on light duty 1/22/21

EE working on hands and knees, felt a ""pop"" in knee. MRI revealed a torn meniscus.

Employee was walking around truck when left foot broke through the ice. Employee's right foot slipped on the ice and employee fell to the ground breaking lower leg.

Employee was exiting tower elevator when door became stuck, EE attempted to pull up and push down with no luck. EE than put a foot on door half and opened rest of way. EE noticed a pain in a shoulder.

moving around a suspended stone and stepped into a hole and rolled EE's ankle

The employee was using a magnetic drill to drill holes in metal plates. When EE attempted to clean the metal shaving, EE's gloved hand became entangle in the drill bit causing a traumatic left thumb injury.

Ee was loading tools from cart to service truck. EE had previously moved two 8-D cat batteries as well. While lifting a tote bag of tools EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left bicep. Seen at ER and referred to orthopedist. EE is released to restricted duty the site can accommodate.

Employee was pulling an unloading hose (4"" diameter) from Bay #2 to Bay #6 the hose caught on an I beam. IE turned to see what the hose was struck on, pulled hard, turned to continue toward Bay #6 and tripped over another hose. IE fell on left knee. Landed on concrete that caused a contusion to left knee.

Removing the rock breaker from above the primary crusher. while hooked to the breaker with the crane the employee cut off the last bolt holding the breaker in place. once cut the breaker shifted backwards pinning the employees legs against the hand rail around the platform the breaker was bolted to.

Miner fell from 330C after checking the fluids when miner lost balance closing the engine hood

was on top of man basket wheel and slipped and fell on piece of steel, only a couple feet, hit lower left back above belt line.

Employee stepped on a grinding ball and strained back. Currently on light duty.

After loading, EE stepped off the ladder wrong and felt a sharp pain in knee. EE did not immediately seek medical attention. The same thing did happen at a different mine on 1/25/2021. EE did seek medical attention on that day.

EE was standing on 5th rung of ladder replacing a hoist cylinder. EE was moving the cylinder to go between the bones of the truck when the cylinder tilted out toward the ladder, hitting the ladder and causing the EE to fall to the ground. EE seen at medical, diagnosed with a fracture to T3 and referred to ortho. EE released to light duty by ortho.

Miner, plant operator, was attempting to free VSI crusher of debris from the grizzly. EE did not follow shut down procedure to perform said action; left conveyors running, which resulted in EE's jacket becoming entangled in head wheel shaft of the conveyor, causing EE to fall, resulting in a broken arm, which required surgery.

While climbing down the ladder of John Deere pay loader the employee slipped on the second to last step on the bottom and slipped and fell. The employee hit EE's back on a wheel chock that was on the ground.

A miner was injured, due to a fall, while EE was carrying supplies. EE fell when EE stepped on a piece of conveyor belt fabric that was wet and lying flat on the mine floor. EE's left leg sustained a fracture to the Fibular bone.

The employee was walking on the sump floor grading and it started to bend under EE. EE stepped off but EE's right foot was stuck and EE twisted EE's ankle.

A Scalehouse employee reported on EE's shift at 6:45am. The employee decided to take a break outside the scalehouse area, and leaned up against a metal chain connected to a trailer building and scalehouse structure. As EE leaned on the chain, the wood trailer structure gave way, causing the employee to fall on EE's back with the chain wrapped around EE's lower left leg and ankle.

Employee was removing a dust collector bag, it became stuck, as EE tugged harder, had a pop in shoulder. Self-care measures did not help, seen by dr on 1/11/2021, injection and restricted duty.

Employee was checking a pump for leaks, and was trying to wash the area down when EE was sprayed with chemical in the face and chest area.

Strained back while changing screens on crusher.

The employee operates as a lab tech, was out walking, they took a step in the main yard and twisted left knee. The event occurred on 1/3/21 but not reported until 1/14/21. After multiple follow-ups, surgery was scheduled on 8/1/2021. First lost day of work occurred on 8/2/2021.

Employee was rough loaded while operating a Haul Truck. Shovel lost power causing dipper to drop and make contact with Haul Truck bed.

While attempting to rotate a drain assembly down to empty waste oil from the mobile mining unit sump, employee pinched thumb between the assembly ball valve and I-beam flange causing a fracture and laceration to the left thumb

Employee was on knees on FM1 beating the hatch loose on the secondary end so we could drop and pull this hatch to spin balls out. As employee was swinging down, index finger on right hand was pinched between the sledge hammer handle and a liner bolt that was just to the north of the hatch.

EE was pulling off a Roller from the conveyor to replace, as EE grabbed it to remove as EE and helper pulled it EE's finger was caught in roller, it crushed and cut middle right finger

Employee was doing a pre-shift inspection on the loader. When opening the engine compartment with the left hand the employee felt a pop inside the glove. Employee did not feel any pain immediately but later noticed the palm of that hand was black/blue and had pain around ring finger. The incident was reported to a supervisor and emergency services was contacted.

Employee was walking and ducked under I-beam. As they did that, right knee dislocated.

EE pulling on wrench to tighten boom roller and felt pain in right shoulder. EE was seen for medical attention on 02/01/2021 and placed on restricted duty at that time.

Employee was working in the area around the plant level box. While working EE went to cross over an air slide. While in the process of crossing over the air slide the employee fell landing on their right shoulder.

Mechanic was working in Raw Mill tapping out bolt holes. While doing this EE felt a pain in the upper groin area. EE did not go to the doctor at first--thought it might go away. On 2/1/21 EE saw a doctor that said EE has a strain in EE's upper groin area. Dr. prescribed antibiotics and told EE to return to work with weight restrictions.

EE was stowing the outrigger pads for the RT crane. As EE lifted an outrigger pad (Pad weight was 86lbs.) EE heard a loud pop in their left shoulder. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was scheduled for an MRI and released to work with restrictions.

On 01/28/21 the employee was working to free a stuck cyclone in the vertical raw mill by using a shoulder to push against the equipment. In doing so the employee strained neck and shoulder and was issued a work restriction.

Employee was walking on drill pattern that was sloped, wet and muddy, when employee lost balance resulting in a sprain to right knee.

Citation No. 9534980 was issued during a Part 50 Audit with regard to this injury. The employee was helping to hang a miner cable when employee felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Employee injured back while helping to stage scaffolding.

Using a bullset on a piece of curb and when the set was hit with the hammer a piece of either steel or stone struck EE's face causing and imbedded foreign object

Employee was attempting to cut a rubber curtain with a razor knife when employee slipped and cut right forearm.

Employee started to move the blades of a Rotary Feeder in order to rotate its drive shaft 180 degrees. As EE pushed down with both hands on one blade, EE's left thumb got pinched between the end of the blade and the inside of the feeder housing. Diagnosis: Lacerations and fracture of left thumb. Stitches were required to close the lacerations.

An employee was helping with repairing the horn on the dozer. When they went to dismount the machine, the employee grabbed the handle to the hood. The hood shifted, causing the employee to lose their balance and fall between the dozer tracks and blade. The employee injured their leg.

While exiting the CAT 140M grader employee was stepping down to the ground when boot hung up in the step. Employee lost balance and began to fall backwards. Employee grabbed the hand hold with right hand and heard a pop in shoulder. Employee was put on restricted duty for shoulder strain to prevent further damage.

Employee injured left thumb while opening the rear axle cover on the Cat 1600 LHD. As they lifted the hood with right hand, left hand rested on top of the cab and as the cover passed the cab edge it pinched left thumb between the cover and the cab. This caused a laceration leading to the prescription of antibiotics.

Had wrench resting on left shoulder for leverage. Pushed upward with arm and shoulder, felt a pop in shoulder then pain.

The employee violated plant rules by jumping to the ground off a conveyor. EE used their left arm to stabilize the jump. EE's arm stayed on the conveyor when EE landed straining the muscles in EE's arm and shoulder.

While using a Back Out Hammer to remove a keeper pin from Dragline, miner felt a pain in the right arm. A metal fragment, created by striking the B&O Hammer against the keeper pin, propelled a metal shard causing laceration to the arm.

EE was removing steel out of a hull truck body when EE felt a strain in lower abdomen.

EE was cleaning K2 clinker pit and stood on top of clinker. Heat transferred through their boot and caused a burn on the bottom of their left foot.

As employee was walking to the plant from the parking lot, EE slipped on black ice, landing on EE's back pack. EE initially refused treatment. EE notified operator on 1/28/21 EE was seeing EE's PCP, operator followed up with Occ Med. EE was given 1 day restrictions, full release 2/1/21.

Feeling discomfort in lower back. EE went up to load railcar, got a screener basket put it in the hole and started loading railcar. When pulling the basket out EE's back started to feel funny. When finished sealing the railcar EE told supervisor. EE was removed from task to office type work. EE requested medical attention on 1/27/21 and Dr. stated to remain on office type work.

Employee was tasked with cleaning frozen material from quarry hoppers. While using an ice scraper to free the material employee felt pain in shoulder and neck.

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EE gets middle and ring fingers pinched between traverse slide and rotation slide cylinder nut of drill after resting hand on the side of the traverse slide not realizing EE had put two fingers in the opening for the rotation slide cylinder.

Miner gets little finger caught between the grout pot and the work basket.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. employee was operating the 560 production truck when EE hit a bump on the approach to the shovel. AT 8 p.m. the employee reported the incident to the shift manager. The employee stated that EE felt a pop in the right arm followed by pain in the arm and elbow area. Emergency services were called and the employee was taken for evaluation.

While using a 6' bar to clear a hammer mill plug, employee took a step backward and stepped on a 1 1/2"" clinker ball, resulting in a fracture to the right foot.

While approaching the dump location the haul truck drove over a rough section on the road causing a jolt which caused a pain in the operators neck and back. The operator was seen by an offsite medical facility. The operator has not been able to return to work due to restrictions given by the physician. The operator was diagnosed with a strain in the upper and lower back.

IE and another EE (Transco NW welders) were removing a channel frame from the crusher frame. IE cut the cross brace 99% & other EE held the other side. When EE pushed the opposite side while IE pulled IE's side free, the cross brace came free & EE lost EE's grip. The brace rotated 180 degrees and the bottom corner struck IE on the right side of nose.

Employee was operating a battery powered drill when the bit stopped, and the drill twisted EE's right hand, hurting the wrist area.

Employee was leaving for the day when they slipped on ice in the parking lot and twisted a knee.

Employee strained left forearm while attempting to life 6x6 tubing onto forklift. Employee is working but is on light duty - unable to lift over 20lbs.

While operating the JLG man-lift the employee used the safety gate to pull self upright. The gate swung open and hit the employee in the face causing a broken nose and laceration needing stitches.

EE was tightening the fasteners on the black plastic pipe (48""diameter) for the #1 kiln stack. EE had 7/8"" wrench in left hand and a 1/2"" impact with a 3/4"" socket in right. When they pressed the trigger on the impact, the nut caught a burr on the bolt threads and the wrench spun out of hand and slapped EE across the knuckles.

Employee is a scoop operator on the South Mains section. Employee was putting roof bolt plates on the bolter supply tray, as they turned, they heard a pop and felt pain in left knee.

Mechanic removed a hydraulic hose from a haul truck. Left shoulder started hurting after the task was complete. The pain worsened overnight and they requested medical evaluation the next morning.

Roof bolter was being backed out of x-cut 2-1 into x-cut 3-2. Injured EE was sitting in #2 entry. As roof bolter was traveling outby, EE saw loop of cable was going to be hit by the machine, so they reached around corner to grab it. As soon as they did, the bolter slid on the muddy, side-pitched bottom and pushed EE into corner of coal rib with canopy.

Employee is a Roof bolter operator on 2 Right Section, when they put a strap in place and rotated the bolt. The strap moved resulting in a cut to middle finger of right hand. The laceration was cleaned and closed with glue.

Employee stopped to close and lock the gate at our highway entrance after EE's shift. While exiting the pickup, EE's weight was on the right foot which was on the step on the side of the pickup. Before EE's left foot contacted the ground EE felt a sharp pain in the right calf. EE didn't slip or fall. EE was able to secure the gate and go home.

They were using a come along to pull the motor tension back, this allowed them to replace the drive belt onto to the pulleys. Come along slipped causing the motor to land on EE's hand.

Employee was replacing floor decking. Employee's partner was using a torch and employee was using a pry bar. Employee placed left hand on a hot spot where employee's partner had recently cut. Second degree burn. Employee was placed on light duty.

Stepped on a piece of drill steel that was buried in the snow, twisted right ankle.

Employee sustained a sprain to the lower back when shovel operator lowered bucket into the back of the haul truck bed.

A FMI truck was traveling south and stopped at the RW change room crosswalk stop sign. An employee began to cross at the crosswalk, the operator of the truck did not see the employee and began to move forward making contact with the individual.

Employee was pushing upward on a bolt head to attempt to lock it into position so the nut could be removed with an impact wrench. The employee unintentionally energized the tool causing the bolt head to spin in palm and causing a laceration.

Dozer operator was climbing out of the #121 dozer to go inform maintenance that the #126 dozer was defective. While descending from the equipment, the leg slipped on the ice/snow that had built up on the deck and the employee landed on the tracks. This resulted in a shoulder sprain.

The employee performed an act of horse play. The employee jumped and when the employee came back down the left foot was injured. The injury consisted of a sprained left ankle and fifth metatarsal fracture.

Employee was operating a Stoper drill for bolt installation. Small piece of loose scales 8"" long x 5"" wide x 2"" thick and hit right thumb causing a fracture to the tip.

EE was using excavator to remove ice frozen in pipe by lifting & dropping pipe with bucket. EE reported pain/soreness in middle of back. Sought medical evaluation at later date, received restrictions.

Employee was working on cleaning a mixer at the conclusion of a job. The equipment was secured and properly deenergized, the employee then started to clean the tub and mixing blades of the mixer. As the employee was manually turning the mixing blades and removing material, EE's finger was pinched between the mixing blade and the tub causing a laceration.

EE WAS REACHING TO FLIP A VALVE, HAND SLIPPED OFF VALVE AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AFTER MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 01/15/2021. EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY AFTER MEDICAL FOLLOW UP ON 01/18/021.

A millwright sustained a wound to right shin requiring sutures to close it. The injured and coworker were removing the bottom deck from the Trio screen when EE struck shin on the deck causing the wound.

weather was wet and cold ground was muddy

Team member was changing rollers on 4127 conveyor, stepped on uneven ground and rolled right ankle. Originally first aid. EE received medical treatment on 7/1/21.

Injured employee was assisting with changing shim plates in the primary jaw crusher. As EE lifted the shim plate EE strained back. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with a thoracic strain and placed on restricted duty.

EE hit hand on a piece of angle iron cutting left hand.

Employee stepped off crew bus. EE's right ankle rolled due to uneven terrain. Medical evaluation. Diagnosis: Avulsion Fracture of the Lateral Malleolus. EE returned to work same day but with restrictions not to put weight on the foot until diagnosed by an Orthopedic Specialist.

Employee was climbing out of vac truck to turn the vacuum truck operation on when they stepped off the step of the truck they felt a popping in a knee and almost fell down. Diagnosed with a torn meniscus in left knee.

EE twisted the left knee while walking. EE sought medical treatment on 1.20.2021 and was placed in restricted duty at that time.

Mechanic replacing chain on primary crusher and while swinging sledge to join connecting link plate hammer hit pad eye causing hammer handle to impact hand caused bruising. Mechanic did not report injury until 01/19/21. After self-care did not help, placed on restrictions 01/25/21 resulting in medical incident.

01/11/21 at 0730 miners foot slipped off bottom step of CAT 769 truck while entering and EE pulled left shoulder. Was taken to DR as precaution and released to duty with no restrictions pending MRI. MRI results were read 02/03/21 and EE received a cortisone shot and PT order which turned this in to a RECORDABLE.

Injured was using a pipe wrench to tighten a fitting and strained left shoulder, on 1/20/21 injured was placed on restrictions from doctor and reported the incident to the safety department

Employee was riding an ATV pulling dripline, when they hit a rut in the stockpile causing neck and back pain.

Ee was working with another ee to install a transmission guard. Guard caught on grease lines; ee reached in with left hand to clear grease lines out of the way and the guard slid forward, pinching the ee's left thumb between the guard and steel plate. Seen at ER, referred to ortho. Diagnosed with a fracture and returned to light duty that site can accommodate.

Miner was using a 6"" grinder. Grinding wheel struck left index finger. Miner went to clinic, was examined, and given a tetanus shot. Was referred to emergency room for further treatment. After examination and negative X-Rays the physician cleaned the cut, applied ointment, bandaged, and applied a metal finger guard. Anti-biotic pills were prescribed.

IE was fueling up haul truck with DEF fluid, as IE went to place the nozzle back IE's foot got wrapped with the hose. Causing IE to stumble when IE stepped forward causing pain in right knee. Took IE to clinic, was fully released. IE was still in pain after a week of first visit so we took IE back to the clinic on 1/18/2021, that's when IE received restrictions.

Employee was cutting zip ties off of plate press bags using a utility knife when they cut the palm of left hand requiring 3 stiches.

Employee finished checking the contents of the box, picked it up off the table and was putting it into a cart. Employee twisted to set it down and felt a pain in the left shoulder blade.

EE was sorting and stacking stone in the Hamilton Quarry. EE picked up a piece of stone and was carrying it out of the stone pile when EE slipped and twisted EE's back.

Employee was using a pry bar to remove a loader tire from the rim the bar slipped. Employee stepped backwards, and when EE did EE stepped onto the fork of a fork truck behind EE. The fork had mud on its surface. When EE's foot stepped on to the edge of the fork EE's ankle rolled and EE fell. EE's ankle was fractured as a result

EE walking down stairs, fell down 2-3 steps. EE was placed on restricted duty following medical treatment on 01/26/2021. EE will begin physical therapy as well.

The operator of the base plant was standing on the guarded platform guiding the backhoe operator to place the rock breaker on the rock jam. The plant operator signaled the backhoe operator to swing to the left and it would not stop. The rock breaker struck the plant operator on the left cheek. EE fell down 4 stairs and injured.

Employee was lifting a full argon gas cylinder for the welder. Felt pain in lower back. Returned 1/08/21 - didn't report until 1/11/2021 - at that time we sent EE to the Doctor.

Employee was walking out of a storage container, twisted the right ankle

Surveyor was walking across uneven ground and twisted a knee.

Maintenance employees were tasked with changing idlers on the B2. The idlers were removed from the frame and the frame was pulled to the edge. When one employee moved the frame, it slipped off the edge and fell striking the other employee on top of their left foot.

Employee did not realize that a piece of hot slag material had fallen into EE's boot until EE had already sustained a burn. Upon further medical evaluation on 1/11/21, the employee received antibiotic and a restriction of ""sit down work only"". Employee returned to work the same day. Employee returned for a follow-up evaluation on 1/14/21 and received a full duty release.

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SCALING BAR TO PRY A MIDDLE DRIVELINE ON AN ST8 AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT ELBOW. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOLLOWING MEDICAL TREATMENT.

EE was cleaning material out from underneath a conveyor belt with a shovel and felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Injury to left foot/ankle using shovel to break up frozen drill cuttings used to stem bore holes.

EE lowered the overhead crane block hooking the bridle onto the hook and started to pick it up. Leg of bridle got lodged in grating, snapped free swinging the chain and hook hitting ee in right forearm. Ee was taken to a hospital. The employee sustained a laceration requiring stitches. Employee was returned to work.

EE was pulling scraper out of belt line. EE had ribcage pressed against belt assembly. The weight of the scraper was heavier than employee anticipated. Before EE let go of the scraper EE felt a strain in EE's ribs. After medical assessment it was treated as a first aid. On 1/6/21 the pain was still present and the ee returned to the doctor. Was placed on light duty until 1/10/21.

Employee slipped and fell, landing on shoulder while doing daily floor checks.

Employee was cutting a hole in gasket material, when the knife slipped causing a cut between the thumb and index finger on the left hand

Employee using a pedestal grinder in shop when EE's right thumb contacted the grinding wheel. Employee was treated at hospital and released.

Employee was tightening bolts on loader cutting edge. The edge slipped catching employee's watch wrist band causing lacerations to left hand.

EE was pre-oping a dozer on the raw coal stockpile. As they were walking around it, they slipped and fell on left shoulder. EE did not become reportable until started going to physical therapy on 3/16/21.

The IE was using a cutting torch to cut a piece of pin holding a jack in place on the tail of a CM. In the process of blowing the cutting material away, a piece of the metal got in EE's eye.

EE was welding in the primary feeder, while welding EE suffered flash burn not knowing until the next day. Cause was possible flash reflecting off the feeder coming through the back of EE's welding hood.

The employee was shoveling/cleaning up on the S4 conveyor platform. The employee made a bad step through the floor and while falling hung upper left arm on a sharp piece of metal causing a long cut that required medical treatment including stitches.

Employee was attaching a D-ring over the crane hook which had a tight safety latch. The D-ring crested the tip of the hook and slid down to the belly of the hook. The employee had their right index and middle fingers pinched between the D-ring and the hook. Employee received 10 sutures.

EE was replacing a scoop push plate ram. Two miners were assisting employee. As the connection pin was being hit through the block and into the ram eye, the injured EE stuck a finger in the block hole to see if it was lined up. At that point the eyelet dropped a couple inches and the tip of the finger was pinched. This resulted in 11 stitches and the tip of finger fractured.

Employee slipped on piece of conveyor belt outside on the mine yard. Employee continued to work. Was diagnosed on 02/06/2021 with fractured rib.

Employee was taking a pallet of culligan water jugs to the main plant using a forklift. EE pulled up to the overhead door, climbed off the forklift to open the door. As EE walked back to the forklift, EE tripped over the corner of the pallet falling into the forklift mast. EE used their hands to brace the fall but jammed the right ring finger in the process.

Fell into open hole in grating that required stitches.

Two employees were empting the Vac truck. The affected employee was inspecting the hopper when some material came out and splashed material in eye.

Employee was exiting the skid steer, company #23.600174 when EE slipped and fell. Employee declined medical care. On 2/18/2021 employee went to occupational clinic where EE had an x-ray which was positive for a fractured left rib making this a reportable injury.

Employee was walking towards EE's vehicle because the mine shut down due to snowy weather conditions. EE slipped and fell on the snow in the parking lot near EE's vehicle. Physical therapy recommended to start on Feb 15.

Employee was dragging a belt roller. As EE was dragging the roller they bumped head into the mine roof causing a laceration.

EE was driving personal vehicle on way to leave for the day. Snowfall caused the ee to become disoriented and ee struck a stockpile. EE's head struck the steering wheel causing an abrasion to ee's lip. Injury required stitches.

Walking into the plant to start work, slipped and fell on the ice and snow in the parking lot. Injured right elbow.

Using ratchet strap that recoiled when releasing.

Employee was installing a 16' roof mat when it slid off the ATRS and cut EE's left wrist which resulted in a laceration that required sutures. No lost workdays.

Bringing paperwork to office slipped and fell on ice injuring right shoulder.

Grinding on slusher bucket wearing glasses and clear face shield, spark bounced behind shield and fell in eye behind safety glasses

Employee exiting the porta john, pushed the door open, wind caught the door slamming it on employee's right hand. ER evaluation x-ray was negative with a work as tolerated release, second evaluation at the Coalition could not confirm or rule out a small fracture. Was given a splint to immobilize 2 fingers and given a work as tolerated release. No scheduled shifts missed.

Employee was using a knife to cut the tie wrap from around the block heater cord on personal vehicle, when the knife lacerated thumb requiring 2 stitches.

Employee was pushing conveyor chain slack out of the way when left hand slipped. A bur on the conveyor chain cut through employee's leather glove resulting in a laceration to the left wrist requiring stitches.

IE was seating a PVC pipe. While holding a pvc screen, IE crossed over EE's left hand with EE's right hand and tapped the screen with a 2 lb hammer but caught EE's left pinky finger with the handle subsequently resulting in a compression injury.

EE was performing routine maintenance of a bucket elevator when a speck of sand blasting material that was used on the separator got in eye. The EE flushed the eye and felt confident the material had come out but later that evening felt discomfort in the eye. Taken for exam and object was removed by optometrist. EE given antibiotics to fight possible infection.

IP and co-worker were moving a 12"" reinforced rubber hose that had a wire barb sticking out the end. As the IP lifted the end, the wire barb punctured EE's leg. IP received sutures from the on site PA.

EE was attempting to turn off the blower, when EE turned to do so, the area was wet from the rain, EE slipped. EE tried to catch themself and their arm hit the pipe coupling bolts causing a laceration. EE was sent to local clinic and the cut was stitched, EE was given antibiotics and a tetanus shot.

Employee was reaching for a pin and a rock fell and pushed employee's hand down onto the pin plate. It cut employee between the thumb and first finger. The lacerations required four stitches.

Employee was cutting bolts of a tripper valve. Grinder kicked back cutting left middle finger above first knuckle.

A contract employee was positioned near the rib, when the corner broke off and fell and struck a timber. The timber then fell and hit the employee in the left shoulder, nose, and mouth. This resulted in a bruised left shoulder and a cut to the lip requiring 4 sutures.

While working on a tarp axle employee got debris in right eye.

EE was working on removing the wipe and hanger brackets on 5 West belt. While removing the come along from the wipe it became jammed and wouldn't release. EE took a screwdriver and while prying on the hook of the come along, the screwdriver handle broke causing the wipe to shift and pinched the EE's hand in between the end of the screwdriver and the top of the belt.

While sanitizing hands in truck, the wind caused the door to close quicker than anticipated. Index finger got caught and caused laceration. Had to get stitches.

While loading a shuttle car with the continuous mining machine a piece of rock came off the conveyor chain and hit the shuttle car and bounced into the employees upper lip

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was installing bit inserts using porta power and chisel, porta power pushed chisel out striking left hand causing small laceration requiring sutures.

The employee was attempting to loosen a bolt on a Jumbo drifter to change a striker bar when the wrench slipped off the bolt. The wrench hit the employee in the lip causing a laceration requiring sutures to close.

Employee cutting wire mesh hose with utility knife, knife slipped and EE stabbed self in the forearm of left arm

Employee was repairing charge gate cylinder bolts and employee's hand was caught behind cylinder as employee was maneuvering cylinder into place catching hand between cylinder and frame of the charging gate located adjacent to it. This resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.

EE was trimming conveyor belt sections in preparation for a job when EE's hands slipped and EE's utility blade malfunctioned releasing the blade. EE sustained a small puncture injury to EE's left palm. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE received 4 stitches and was released to work without restrictions.

The employee was dumping a dust collector hopper. The hopper would not return to the locked position, so the employee tried locking it manually. In doing so, EE's finger was caught between forklift mast and hopper, transported to the hospital: tuft fracture and stitches to EE's thumb.

Employee was setting up saw at quarry, walked around the end of saw tracks which were close to edge of granite block, EE tripped over the saw tracks and fell, hitting EE's head on sharp edge of stone. Has a laceration above left eye which required sutures, some facial scrapes and a fractured nose.

EE testing knife valve, blade came into contact with left index finger. Laceration to left index finger requiring 5 sutures. EE was released back to Full Duty following medical treatment.

Two employees were standing on the plant structure using weed burners, there was an employee standing on each side of the conveyor leading to the hopper. One of the employees was wearing ice cleats, which caused that employee to lose balance but not fall. That employee then lost control of the torch and it passed in front of the injured employee's face.

Employee was passing scaffold boards on scaffold deck and misstepped on scaffold plank, fell to left side and caught self on handrail under left shoulder/armpit and did not fall to ground. Stated was fine and felt no pain. The next day said was in pain and wanted to be seen by doctor. Referred to specialist.

Tightening a fitting in a small space under truck, only could turn fitting 1/4 turn at time, didn't get wrench all the way on and it slipped hitting EE in the tooth chipping the tooth.

Employee was replacing the guard over the tail shaft on a feeder. The guard slipped and caught the employee's left hand resulting in a simple fracture on EE's index finger. The employee did not go to the hospital until 01/22/2021 and was released the same day.

EE lifted the hood to replace a welding rod and a foreign object landed in EE's right eye.

Employee was attempting to reposition conveyor belt back on track and heard a pop in EE's shoulder. On 1/21/21 EE was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and was prescribed physical therapy.

Employee was in the process of moving a portable water cannon while performing housekeeping duties. During this process, they pinched a thumb between the handle of the water cannon and a pipe resulting in a laceration to the right thumb.

Employee was working on the lime silo when a gust of wind blew lime under EE's goggles into EE's eyes.

Operator was trying to remove a stuck bolt from a pan grind roller when a splinter of metal chipped off and penetrated the Operators left hand between EE's thumb and pointer finger. Operator had to receive medical attention to remove metal. Local anesthesia and tetanus shot given. No lost time, Operator returned to work.

Employee was helping a welder by holding the metal pieces while the welder tacked the pieces together. During the welding process, employee looked at the arch flash, which caused cornea flash burns to both eyes. Requested medical visit on 1/21/2021 and was prescribed medication for eyes.

Employee was attempting to clear clay grates with a steel bar. When a section of material broke loose, the employee's finger was pinched between the steel bar and steel clay grate. This required 6 sutures to close the wound.

I.P. was installing Insulated Metal Panels when I.P. lost their footing. As I.P. fell they grabbed on to the edge of the Panel that was going to be installed. The grabbing motion at the edge / corner of the panel tore I.P.'s glove and therefore cutting the right thumb inside the glove.

The crew member at the top removed one of the hand rails by letting it swing down approximately 10 Ft. and struck the crew member on the bottom in the head (eyebrow right side) with the handrail while dismantling a scaffold.

Employee states that they began experiencing ear pain and ringing in both ears after performing housekeeping for 3 hours while wearing hearing protection in the Finish Mill. Employee received medical diagnosis of Tinnitus on 9/14/2021.

Hoist for lights jammed, victim then flipped safety latch to release reel while holding handle. Handle then slipped out of EE's hand and caused handle to spin out of control striking victim on top of EE's right hand.

EE was operating a front end loader in the clay shed. EE opened the door and thought it latched open. EE reached out to get some food and the wind blew the door shut striking EE's left hand between thumb and pointer figure. EE required 8 stitches.

The employee was on the third rung of a 6'-0"" ladder using a harness with a retractable lanyard. The employee was tied off and using a plasma cutter to cut out grizzley bars. While cutting, slag went down the employee's shirt, and EE fell from the ladder. The platform the ladder was on had refractory on it, causing the employee to strain/sprain ankle when EE fell.

A maintenance laborer was grinding on a part which was secured in a vise in the shop. While grinding on the part, the grinding wheel came apart, throwing a piece of the wheel and hitting the left forearm of the employee causing a laceration to the arm. Five stitches were used to close the laceration.

Ee was working on a drive. Ee stood up, took a step back, and struck head on a bracket. Seen at the ER and laceration was closed with staples. Ee released to full duty 1/19/21.

Employee was in process of in-choking a chute. Employee was using an 8' air lance when they extracted the lance, the weight of the air hose and lance made it top heavy and the lance slipped from hands. the lance fell, striking them on the back of the head, causing a laceration, requiring 6 staples to close. Employee returned to work with no restrictions.

Employee was moving man basket with a forklift, the man basket base/weight was not secured with the rods that hold the basket to base. The basket tipped off of the base and fell forward toward the truck and hit a piece of pipe that was laid across the bed causing the pipe to flip up and hit EE on the right side of head & knee.

While using a grinder to remove a weld, a foreign object got on the employees left eye. EE later sought medical attention and had the object removed.

While pulling pin to relieve tail, caught finger between pin and brace on tail resulting in laceration and stitches

Employee was using a wrench to loosen a take up feeder bolt when employee slipped and fell forward. Employee's tooth was chipped when employee's mouth made contact with the wrench.

Miner was working on conveyor belt in a tight area. When standing up, hit hard hat covered head two or three times on a beam they were working under. Was not reported to company until 28 Jan 2021.

Employee was adjusting the water on a cyclone to put more water in the sump. When employee was stepping away from the sump employee's right foot slipped causing employee to lose footing and fall on left side and strike left elbow off of the floor. Employee was experiencing some pain and swelling and was taken to local hospital for treatment.

Employee stated that they were helping an electrician fix a ride and they and another employee lifted the ride up. When they let it down employee got left thumb caught between the ride and a bottle jack resulting in 3 stitches.

The injured employee was working on an excavator bucket change in the upper shop yard. Icy spots were identified and a load of rock was spread to mitigate the hazard. Employee was walking to get a hammer when they slid on the ice under the rock and fell to the ground. Employee received a laceration to the right knee that required stitches.

Employee was changing a blower motor filter cover when EE twisted wrist and back. This was diagnosed as a simple sprain, and treated with first aid care for nearly 5 weeks (ice, ibuprofen). On February 24th, EE was given Physical and Occupational Therapy orders, making it a medical treatment case.

EE received laceration on Left Middle FInger while setting feeder floor on the primary crusher springs. One spring got caught up on feeder table, EE tried to line feeder table up with spring, in doing so the EE's hand got stuck between the spring and the feeder table causing a laceration on finger.

Strain to back while EE was replacing wear saddles on support arms.

Employee was working on operating the crane, when employee's coworkers were having issues setting the vetrola clamp. Employee went to assist with lifting of the clamp/pump. Employee used shoulder and back to hold it in place. The following day the employee felt pain in left leg which progressed to both legs over the weekend. The incident wasn't reported until 01/21/2021

Employee was prying up with a bar in a man lift 65' in the air. The boom flexed downwards and when the employee released pressure EE's hand was on the top hand rail and was mashed between the elevator and man lift when the boom flexed back.

Miner was operating a mobile industrial tool. The tool recoiled, striking miner in the upper lip and front tooth.

When walking through mud the employees foot became stuck causing EE to twist EE's right knee. Employee treatment was first aid until 3/17/2021 when EE was advised by a doctor to start physical therapy this was a first aid case until 3/17/2021

Employee was pulling a shield on the 7 West Longwall when a rock fell from in between the shields and struck EE on top of the left hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was attempting to install a bulk bag in the bag loading machine. The employee hooked the rear two straps and pulled the bag towards themselves to make it easier to hook the front straps. The rear mechanism disengaged, releasing the bag, causing the employee to fall backwards. The employee tried to catch themselves with right hand and sprained a wrist.

IE was at HG-7 crosscut #48. IE was using a utility knife to cut down a yellow rope to lower the cable. When IE was in the process of cutting down yellow rope, IE slipped and cut left forearm. IE received 5 sutures to the left forearm and returned to work.

Employee claims discomfort in arms & shoulders while shoveling/sweeping. Employee was new hire and claims injury 1st hour of 1st day doing physical work. Pre-existing conditions are confirmed by doctor. WC fraud suspected and question if this is even MSHA reportable.

Technician was cutting duct tape from sucker truck piping with a razor knife when it punctured and cut through EE's left glove and hand resulting in a laceration.

EMPLOYEE STATED Employee was using a vacuum truck to clean out the dust collector on TSK 2x1 silo. Employee got lime in their eye while performing the work. EMPLOYEE WENT TO EYE DOCTOR AND RECEIVED A PRESCRIPITON.

Incident occurred on the 11th of January but was not reported to the operator until the January 21st. While changing screen decks on a Rotex, the miner felt a pop in their back which was later determined to be a sprain. The injured miner sought treatment at a chiropractor triggering reportability.

EE was rock facing a stone, when they swang the mallet they felt a pop in right elbow. EE completed the shift and denied treatement at the time

EE stepped off the bottom stair on a staircase awkwardly and sprained their right ankle.

Was pulling down a large rock with five foot rock bar, rock twisted when it fell hitting left foot

Employee was replacing a valve on a water tank, was cutting insulation off the valve to gain access. After cutting of insulation EE was about to cut a small wire tie off, the tie snapped quickly and they cut their hand between the ring finger and little finger on left hand. The cut required 2 stitches.

Employee was removing a pin connecting the portable crusher to the loader. When tapping out the pin with a hammer and pry bar, the tongue of the portable crusher moved towards the employee causing the pry bar to lacerate the employee's left index finger. The employee required stitches to treat the laceration.

Employee was working on brakes on aggregate primary crusher (impact). While reinstalling brake drum, drum slipped off brake pads pitching finger between brake drum and axle.

Employee was assisting in closing a wheel handled, knife gate style valve. As the valve became harder to close by hand, the employees used a pipe wrench, gripping the shaft of the wheel handle. As they were handing the wrench back and forth, it became loose from their grasp, striking employee on the 2 front teeth, chipping them both.

Supervisor was pulling reflector out of a muck pile and fell backwards on a pan stuck in a muck pile, cutting right forearm. Received stitches.

The miner was using an angle grinder to grind a weld when the grinder kicked back and flipped the miner's face-shield up and struck the miner's lower lip, causing a laceration.

Injured employee was installing a rib bolt from the left side of the continuous mining machine. IE was attempting to guide the scroll style drill steel into position as IE pushed the feed lever; however IE pushed the rotation lever instead. The steel rotated and cut IE's left index finger. IE failed to pay attention to the levers IE was pushing. Received 5 sutures.

Employee was unloading 4'split set bolts in a laydown. As EE was stacking them, one of the bundles slipped and when EE tried to catch it, EE's left hand ring finger got caught under the bundle of bolts and smashed the end of it.

Due to employees' failure to follow company policy for fall protection, EE fell off a truck. The employee was transported to the medical facility, where they received stitches to right knee. EE also has lacerations on chin, shin, a bone chip in wrist, and a chipped tooth.

Employee slipped and fell, cutting head.

Employee was removing final liner from the mill. The hammer dislodged a fragment of the line, the fragment struck the employee's right thigh causing a laceration.

While maneuvering a screw tub into position so it could be bolted into place, the crew noticed a clevis that needed to be removed that was still attached to the end of the tub. While the EE was attempting to remove the clevis, the tub shifted and pinched the EE's right index finger between the side of the tub and the catwalk.

Employee was changing filter socks at end of shift. As EE raised the socks, EE felt pain in shoulder. Did not report for a week. Was seen by doctor on 1/20 and given an injection. X-rays showed no visible issues.

While working with a hammer on metal machinery parts, an airborne metal splinter lacerated the employee's cheek. First aid measures were applied but after a few days it was determined that a piece of the shard remained in the wound. On 1/20/21 an outpatient procedure was performed to extract the shard, and the employee was released to work without restrictions.

EE was exiting the Joy 10 End Steer Shuttle Car when EE hit EE's lower leg on the door latch causing a laceration.

Employee was cleaning a chute when EE was struck by a bar causing a laceration.

Employee fell approximately 3' from a 4' ladder and landed on EE's left side. Employee had a can of starter fluid in their jacket pocket. Employee sought medical treatment on January 13th, 2020 and was diagnosed with a fractured rib and which time this became a reportable incident. No lost workdays.

Employee was standing on a gravel loading ramp leaning over and looking into a hopper. Subject lost balance and fell between the ramp and the hopper. Subject struck an I-beam on the hopper with right thigh causing a laceration. Subject then drove to the ER where EE received 8 stitches. Subject plans on returning to work the next day.

While installing a lid on a 5 gallon bucket with a spud wrench, employee was hammering the lid down and the wrench slipped out of EE's hand and jammed into the hand in between EE's thumb and index finger resulting in a laceration of the right hand.

Low headroom in ductwork. Existing piece of steel angle on roof of duct. EE was on hands and knees cleaning work area when hard hat fell off. EE stood up to put hard hat back on and struck the top of head on a existing piece of small angle that was still on the roof of the ductwork. EE received 6 staples in scalp.

Victim was assisting with the replacement of a tooth on a loader bucket. Apparently EE's glove froze to the tooth and EE couldn't get EE's hand out of the way in time and EE's finger was caught between the tooth and mount. The tip of EE's left pinky finger was smashed between the two. The nail on EE's finger was removed

Employee was feeding electrical cables for a t-former. A coworker dropped part of the cable, causing the injured employee to slip, resulting in a same level fall. EE had some pain in EE's L knee. EE was evaluated and no FA was given. EE later stated EE was feeling some pain. On January 14 EE was given a MRI which showed no tears. EE was given PT

Tech pinched finger between action arm and rim while removing wheel stud bolts with a rad gun on a rear inside dual of a haul truck. Injury resulted in a laceration on Techs left middle finger requiring 10 stitches.

Employee was cutting a tree with a chain saw in the pit with help of an excavator. The excavator operator pulled the tree instead of pushing and the tree fell hitting the employee on the right hand resulting in a fracture to EE's wrist.

Employee stated that while changing liners, a rock fell from a ledge, bounced off something, and struck EE in the mouth, breaking a tooth.

Employee was charging rod mill when finger was pinched between 2 rods causing broken finger tip and laceration requiring stitches.

Using torch to cut steel, torch leaking oxygen flashed and burned right arm.

EE was riding in motor when it struck a loose/bent track fish plate. The motor abruptly stopped and caused EE to hit mouth and shoulder against the frame of rail motor.

Shovel operator was opening a drawer in the operators compartment when their thumb slid across a sharp edge above the drawer causing a laceration to the right thumb. The operator received 6 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release to return to work.

Miner was loading a large chain in bed of pick up truck and had thumb pinched in between chain links causing a laceration.

Employee was conducting maintenance work on a guard when at some point debris made contact with employee's eye. Employee was wearing all the required PPE including safety glasses. Towards the end of the shift employee attempted to flush out the eye & thought it was improved. On 01/01/21, employee reported that the eye was red & needed to be seen by a medical professional.

Noise exposure from work related and non-work related sources. All employees are provided access to hearing protection.

EE DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 01/15/2021. SX PENDING AT THIS TIME. FOLLOW SX, EE WILL BE RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY. EE REMAINS FULL DUTY UNTIL SX.

Employee reported discomfort in shoulder at the end of shift. The employee reported using a hammer to assist in removal of a pin earlier in the day. MRI received on 2/3/21 indicated presence of a ganglion cyst, advanced AC joint arthrosis and mild bursitis presence.

The employee felt numbness while working in employee's hands. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred 01/12/2021. The employee went out for surgery on 03/19/2021.

Miner demonstrated a standard threshold shift during hearing testing conducted on 1/12/21.

Emp was operating a ramcar. Emp stated the articulation jack was bypassing & had to keep pushing & pulling the lever to prevent the bed from contacting the ground. Emp started to feel soreness in the right elbow on 1/10/2021. The emp was tasked with using an impact wrench & the pain in the elbow increased. No restrictions given however physical therapy ordered on 3/10/2021.

The Company was notified on 01/07/2021 that this employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis on 07/30/2020.

Employee reported on 01/07/21 was seen by an orthopedic doctor who performed a nerve induction test on both wrists and diagnosed EE with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Employee worked up until 02/08/21, where EE underwent surgery to report the condition. The mine is submitting this as an occupational illness due to the repetitiveness of maintenance personnel.

US Silica has received a confirmation of a Reportable Hearing Loss in EE Right Ear.

EE diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in left hand/wrist. EE will have surgery on 2/11/2021 and be released to restricted duty following surgery.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee on 1/5/2021.

EE reported illness to management on 01/04/2021. EE stated: was experiencing pain in right shoulder. Pain was said to come from repeated use of computer during week of 12/14/20. Employee spent a few hours each day during the week watching online training modules and taking quizzes. The pain was said to be caused from repeated use of mouse.

Employee was working with another employee who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

Employee was walking from the restroom toward the breakroom and suffered a fall with uncertain cause. The impact against the cement floor caused laceration to eyebrow and open nasal fractures.

Subcontracted haul truck driver found unresponsive, crew, medics and emt's were undable to revive driver. Driver was a subcontract employee of another company so I dont have all the victim information available.

Employee contacted the supervisor on 1/25/21 to report that EE would be out due to blood clots in EE's lungs and contacted the supervisor again on 1/27/21 notifying supervisor that EE believed the clots could be a result of the muscle strain reported in 12/2020 and EE would be examined again on 2/3/21.

Death due to non-mining related natural causes.

Employee felt ill - like heart attack, called 911 for transport to ER - initial from EMT is most likely a panic/anxiety attack.

The security officer was inside vehicle at the entrance to the dock. Two people approached the officer's vehicle to get permission to board the vessel. The officer was observed stumbling and struggling as EE got out of EE's car. As EE attempted to get back in EE's car EE collapsed. 911 was called. The officer appeared to have a brief loss of consciousness and internal pain.

Three employees were doing utility work (installing vent bag) using a scissor lift. Upon completion, one of the employees went to the cab of the scissor lift. The employee sitting in the cab was observed unresponsive and emergency response was activated immediately and the responders were unable to revive the employee.

The deceased individual was not an employee of the miner operator & was a trespasser on the site. The individual was reportedly evading police in the early morning hours of 1/7/21. The individual reportedly made it past the location's fence & became a trespasser on property. The trespasser fell off of a highwall & down into the pit.

Exiting steps of lube trailer. Stepping off bottom step right foot became stuck in mud while the other foot was still on the step. Proceeded to fall backward hitting left side of torso on large mining truck wheel chock.