Mining Incidents in February 2021

The number two crusher elevator stopped working with an employee inside. The sixth floor man-door closed door contact switch failed, stopping the elevator. The switch was repaired and the elevator became operational again. No injuries or health concerns. The employee was in the elevator for approximately 55 minutes.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service for planned preventative maintenance. The hoist was tested and put back into service once maintenance was complete. MSHA was notified when the hoist was taken out of service and when it was placed back into service.

Pumps in the main portal pit did not function properly and allowed rain water to exceed from the sump area. This caused excess flooding in the pit and into the portal entries of the mine.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered by a mine examiner, The fall measured 18'W x 18'L x 10'H. All approaches to the fall have been timbered and dangered off. No escapeway, ventilation, or equipment was damaged by the fall.

The 1A Capsule at the 1A shaft was out of service due to a malfunction with Up Overtravel electrical switch.

The onboard Air Compressor failed on Blt 7, causing heavy smoke and the fire suppression to be discharged.

Overland Belt Fire. Belt caught fire, possibly due to a faulty roller, after being shut down for lunch. The belt structure, belt, rollers and electrical equipment will need repaired/replaced.

A D-10 Dozer was discovered on fire at the Prep Plant. The dozer could not be extinguished by employees at the Prep Plant. The local fire department came and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. MSHA was notified via the hotline and they also investigated the fire.

During a normal examination of the Crabapple elevator, a damaged spot in the training cable was identified. The Elevator was taken out of service to repair this damaged area. The cause of the damage was attributed to the age of the cable and the time that the cable has hung in the shaft.

The slope car derailed at the bottom of the SP Material Hoist. The car was put back on the rail, tested, rail checked, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified at the time of the derail and when placed back into service by Hotline and in person at the mine.

Faulty regulator on vaporizer caused gas to leak into the vaporizer unit. When the vaporizer ignited, it caused the gas to ignite and blow the cover off the top of the unit.

Duke Energy utility pole that has a small can transformer and a capacitor bank mounted to it was arcing at the base of the pole which caused the utility pole to catch fire at the base of the utility pole. Duke removed power to the capacitor bank and transformer and Shoals Fire Department wet the base of the pole to keep it from igniting again.

The axle on the SP Material Hoist was changed as a preventative measure due to the sound the rebuilt axle was making. The hoist was taken out of service, the axle changed, tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified when the hoist was taken out of service and when placed back into service.

PLANT POWER WAS LOST AT 6:55AM DUE TO A ROLLING OUTAGE DUE TO EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS, INCREASED DEMAND, AND LIMITED SUPPLY. THE OUTAGE LASTED UNTIL 8:13AM. MSHA WAS NOTIFIED AT 7:05AM. FOUR EMPLOYEES WERE IN THE SKIP HEADED DOWN THE SHAFT WHEN THE OUTAGE OCCURED. THEY REMAINED IN THE SHAFT UNTIL POWER RESUMED AND THEY WERE SAFELY HOISTED BACK TO THE SURFACE.

The axle on the SP Material Hoist Slope Car broke. The car was removed from service, the axle changed, the car tested, and put back into service. MSHA was notified at the time the car was taken out of service and when placed back into service.

An employee was trapped in the Step 2 AGG man elevator. Employee was removed from the elevator at 11:59am. Employee was in the elevator approx. 32 mins.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the 2nd North Main - #2 entry at cross cut 16 spad 9+60.

Employee noticed smoke and flames coming from a haul truck that was idling in a parking ditch. There was no operator on or near the machine at the time. The fire was not fully extinguished in under 30 min. No injuries occurred.

Coal had built up in the cone/hopper of the truck load out of Silo #3. Changing weather conditions contributed to the spontaneous combustion of the coal in the hopper, causing the coal to burn. The fire burned for over an hour and was contained to the metal hopper/duct work. There was no damage to the hopper or duct work.

Snowing, tree along sand line road fell across power line, shutting down power to the mine

Lost power on surface, which affected the mine. Had problems starting back up generator for 2 hoist. Once generator started mine was evacuated, however, we still had utility power for 6 shaft.

Fall was found in #2 entry of panel #1 of B-Mains 60'outby spad #3303. Fall measured 19'wide 41'long and 7'high at highest point. Water in roof in this local area causing the roof to deteriorate.

While Northshore Mining & Cummins employees were investigating the engine faults on 530 Haul truck, a loud popping noise was heard and smoke was seen rolling out of the grid box. The fire department was called, fire was eventually seen and extinguished, and MSHA was notified due to the fire possibly lasting more than 30 minutes (they were onsite for an ongoing inspection).

A swivel connecting a balance rope to the bottom of one of the ore skips failed. The balance rope became separated from the ore skip and fell down the #3 shaft. This rope became entangled with the balance rope on the second ore skip damaging that rope also. Both ropes and the swivels were replaced.

Hoist was tested, passed all function tests. After pre-shift safety huddle crews ready to work hoist did not function correctly. Troubleshooting found that 24V DC mag switch was gone. Troubleshooting indicated it had broke off after all other tests.

On Saturday February 6, 2021 the foreman on duty noticed emissions from the coal mill venting system and in communication with control it was decided to inert the system with CO2. Out of due caution, the MSHA reporting center was contacted and notified of possible unplanned dust ignition in coal mill system. An MSHA inspector attended the site to conduct an investigation.

IGNITION - Occurred on 14 section in the No. 1 entry while continuous miner was cutting bottom. Ignition lasted 1 to 2 seconds and went out on its own with no water or fire extinguisher being applied.

A roof fall occurred in the #6 entry of the North A Mains, in an intersection along the Northeast seal route at crosscut 27. The fall fell above anchorage and was approximately 7' high. No one was injured, had no effect on ventilation, and wasn't in a travel route.

Pre shift examiner made pre shift exam & returned outside without seeing any falls. Workers went to section to run coal with federal dust pumps. Fall was found when arrived on section to do safety run. Mining (pillars) in #3 entry. Fall was one crosscut outby spad 653 in pillar line between 4&5 entry. Advised by federal to call occurrence in as reportable.

Elevator became stuck between floor 4 and 5 of the the preheater tower. The elevator co had to be called out to get the contractor out of the elevator. The contractor was out of the elevator at 12:45 am. No injuries occurred during this event. The elevator co inspected and replaced guide rails and gate lock keeper.

At 12:28 am, a fire was discovered at the 7 West belt drive. The belt had started running off and was rubbing the frame of the 7 West drive. The material under the drive caught on fire and two men that discovered the fire put the fire out with two fire extinguishers.

A rockfall was discovered at MN2 55xcut. MSHA was notified, the approaches were dangered off, and the approaches were timbered. No ventilation and no travelways were affected. MSHA investigated the fall.

The employee was last seen on top of the tower and determined to be missing. The employee was found in a pipe traveling from the cyclone discharge box to the thickener tank. Investigation has revealed that the employee traveled outside the provided safe access to the cyclone discharge box. It is not yet determined how the employee entered the pipe.

A rail haulage offsider was riding back to the chute to get another load when the locomotive over traveled into the chute causing fatal injuries to the offsider rail employee.

Miner removed an area guard and got entangled in a tail pulley.

Employee was welding on a bottom wear plate on the bucket of a loader. The plate swung backwards and the right side weld broke free causing the plate to fall landing on the employee's left foot.

A SLC truck came onto the scales overweight so driver proceeded to dump off at the dump off area. Customer returned to the scales underweight and the driver said to the scale clerk to print the ticket. Driver exited the truck to retrieve the ticket and told the clerk had just cut thumb off. I've reached out to SLC for more information or details on this accident without success.

Employee was observing conveyor in motion. Conveyor was being cycled in position for additional bucket change out. Employee took it upon self to get into a closer position near conveyor, lost balance and grabbed rail. Wheel crossed path of right hand at that moment, squeezing right gloved finger.

The injured was installing a roof bolt in the #2 Entry of 9 East Section. EE had drilled into the hole enough to install EE's pusher onto EE's starter steel and as EE was inserting the steel into the chuck a piece of rock measuring 12" L x7" W x 1.5" thick fell from the mine roof cutting off the tip of EE's right middle finger.

Employee was stacking metal roof mats onto the roof bolter machine. EE had lifted one end of 2 mats and placed it onto the machine and then walked to the other end of the mats and lifted them off of the ground and was sliding them onto the stack of mats, when EE slipped on the damp mine floor and jammed their right index finger.

EE was installing 7' roof bolt. Bolt was pushed into hole most of the way. The bolt bent so EE adjusted drill mast to straighten bolt. When EE tried to push it in again, the wrench broke and hit EE in the cheek. This caused fractures to EE's cheek.

Contract employee was pulling material out of the bed of a pickup, while up on the bed EE stepped on a piece of teflon material losing footing and fell off the edge of the tailgate landing on the cement floor. Cause of this injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment was not a factor, miner proficiency may have been a factor.

Employee was walking from the main shop to the truck shop. While walking employee tripped on uneven ground resulting in twisting an ankle. ER visit employee received a work as tolerated release with a stabilizing boot to protect a tendon in the ankle. Physical Therapy will be scheduled, employee is unable to perform job task, the first scheduled shift missed is on 02/27/21

Employee was dropping a shield when a fitting broke off of the hose, causing the hose to strike the employee in the right forearm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Operator of CAT 745 Articulated Truck stopped to refuel. They placed the nozzle into the refueling port. They turned away and left the nozzle unattended. The fuel nozzle slipped out of the port and sprayed diesel fuel on the fender and steps. Operator lost footing and fell from second step from the ground.

Pulling the hose up a hill, pain in stomach.

Employee was working in 6 West longwall recovery area loading a bucket scoop with supplies, when EE slipped and landed on right knee causing a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee bumped left knee on conveyor belt; piece of the conveyer frame. Employee reported 3/5/21 that employee did it and was a little sore but would let supervisor know if it needed attention. 3/20/21 reported it was getting worse; not better. 3/21/2021 went to immediate care.

Employee was traveling on foot down the head house stairs. As they stepped off at the last step to the platform, they twisted right knee. Employee continued to work until they started missing on 3/17/21 due to a torn meniscus.

Employee was bent over picking up a whip line when a crib blew out and struck employee on top of employee's hard hat. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

While cutting I-beams, 1 emp. cutting had IE hold the beam as EE cut the bolts & letting the beam fall away. The beam came loose, IE pushed the beam & lost balance falling w/ the beam. They cut the beam loose, & partner said, LET IT GO. Losing balance, fell w/ the beam. IE hit knee on the tail support for the tail pulley conveyor. Laceration of R Knee.

Witness stated that themselves and another were in the process of moving a speed reducer across the 4th floor of the prep plant. Witness was using a slate bar to walk the speed reducer and injured employee was pulling the speed reducer with a strap. Injured stated that on the 5th pull they felt a sharp pain in lower back.

The injured EE was operating the tail motor of a supply trip. They were putting two cars away in 160 spur on 9 South Haulage. The lead motor was pulled inby the spur with one car, as person exited motor, the motor and car was struck by the tail motorman and one car. The tail motorman struck face off of the firewall/control area of the operator's compartment.

EE was walking down St. Leo #2 Belt. The EE slipped on wet rock dust at 95 block and twisted their left knee. EE began missing on 2/26/21.

Employee was breaking ground with a mattock and a piece of buried wire mesh unexpectedly broke free of the mud and punctured employee's finger. Employee continued to work unrestricted until 3/30/2021. Wound developed infection. Began missing work on 3/30/2021.

IE was riding in a manbus when the manbus started sliding as coming to a stop. The IE turned around to look and hit head pushing the hat down onto EE's glasses causing a small cut and stiffness. IE was brought out to be checked.

Cutting a piece of Dimond wire and twisted injuring thier back

Employee was adjusting the winch rope around a bundle of rebar and it slipped pinching employees finger between the rope and edge of the scoop bucket.

Employee was installing a roof bolt in #8 entry when employee felt left shoulder pop. Employee continued to work until employee began missing on 3/18/21 due to a tear in shoulder.

Employee was cleaning glass as part of pre-shift exam of equipment. Employee had cleaned the glass on the passenger door and started walking to the passenger side mirror. The walkway leading to the mirror is 45 inches in width, but employee tripped on a handle at the edge of the walkway used to lift the small hood for the radiator. We are still investigating this incident.

EE was preparing to enter the cab of a haul truck. Witness saw EE falling from the door platform to the ground, 10'4" landing on back. After a brief loss of consciousness, EE was kept immobilized. Notable injuries included fractures to the ribs, spine & scapula. A brain bleed was discovered. Investigation is ongoing into what caused EE to proceed past the door & safety railings.

While attempting to mount a coupler to a piece of rail mounted equipment, employee injured their back.

Employee claims was removing a hose from the 7 West panline, when EE overexerted and felt a pain in the right shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

A fully trained miner was installing a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell from the rib came down and struck them in the side of the knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was unplugging chute when employee fell injuring back and ribs.

A fully trained miner was making a cable splice when the knife slipped and cut EE's hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was climbing over the tailgate GOB sail when they slipped and fell on a relay bar injuring a shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was exiting a 785 haul truck. Stepped off ladder rolling their ankle. Minor first aid was administered. Employee felt like could return back to work. Two days later employee started feeling more discomfort. We then requested employee seek evaluation from a Doctor. It was found that employee had fractured fibula. This injury went lost time on 02\24\2021

Employee was installing a side panel on top deck - striking panel with the sledge hammer it bounced back and hit employee on the cheek -

While carrying an O2 cylinder on shoulder, tank shifted and overextended right shoulder of employee. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

EE was picking up a 4 chain hoist that goes on forklift used to lift equipment. When EE picked it up EE felt a sharp pain and burning sensation in the middle of stomach.

Employee had stepped up onto the ledge surrounding the B7 head chute to perform visual checks. When they stepped down they lost footing and fell onto a level sensor cover near the chute base. When the employee tried to stand they experienced pain and bleeding from pelvic trauma.

Employee was dismounting fuel truck at end of shift and as employee stepped down employee felt shoulder pop. On 2-24-2021 employee was taken off work and scheduled to see a specialist and an MRI scheduled.

Debris (Mud and Ice) fell off of the underside of the 797 haul truck bed while the teammate was servicing the rear duals and struck the teammate on top of hardhat

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING THE BOLTER. AS EE WAS CARRYING BOLTS EE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM. THE NEXT DAY EE WOKE UP WITH PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN RIGHT LEG FROM HIP TO FOOT. EE CONTINUED TO PERFORM NORMAL DUTIES UNTIL EE WAS PLACED OFF OF WORK ON 3/16/2021 BY EE'S PHYSICIAN.

On 3/12/21, employee reports for the first time that they have right ear pain/ringing from noise exposure for approx. 10-15 minutes when training conveyor belt in Primary Plant on **2/19/21 without hearing protection which company provides. **Employee was not at work on 2/19/21.

The employee indicates that while EE was cleaning on conveyor # 9 with a shovel, EE felt severe pain in their back.

IE was troubleshooting #3 LW shield from #4 shield. While bumping functions a rock was dislodged from between the two shields and struck IE in the left side neck as IE was watching for a blown hose. This resulted in IE receiving 12 stitches to left side neck.

Ice and snow on ground in area where employee was working. Employee slipped on the ice/snow when getting in to crew van turning their right ankle resulting in a fracture.

Employee walked through a backup curtain and jammed EE's neck on a roof bolt / pin board. EE continued to work until EE started missing to have surgery on April 5, 2021.

Employee stated, was bolting top when a piece of rock in front of the ATR'S fell outby striking them in the right calf and ankle.

Employee was driving EE's scoop in the unit return when EE ran over a rock causing EE to jam EE's head and neck. EE continued working until EE started to miss on 3/18/21 due to a bulging disk.

The EE was lifting a point rail to load on a mantrip. EE was unable to get it on the ride completely, and it fell. The rail landed on left foot. EE didn't sustain any broken bones. Began missing work 2/18/21.

On 2-17-21 EE walked up to C3-DC2 to check on dust collector work progress. EE walked near a platform where bags were being lowered and a bag hit their hard hat. On 2-22-21 EE requested to be evaluated due to their neck being sore.

Employee lost footing, slipped or fell into belt manlift, internal injuries to upper torso.

Employee was installing a skirt rubber with a sledge hammer - hammer slipped out of employee's hand and jammed into the conveyor frame

Employee states cleaning muck off the table and adjusting easier skirt with a hammer while belt was running. Hammer slipped and went into roller and took EE's hand in. Damages broken bones in right hand and swelling of the arm which lead to skin graphing.

Operator was walking to break room when operator slipped on ice and landed on right arm/elbow. Operator requested additional medical attention. Operator was given a shot for pain and a sling to mobilize the arm. Operator to report to DR in 2-3 for evaluation.

EE was assisting unloading beams when a beam rolled onto right index finger. When EE jerked their hand it peeled the top layer of skin. EE finished the shift and went to the Dr the next day. EE was told to wrap it up, keep it clean, and keep it dry.

Employee slipped on ice as they opened the door to enter the mill 2 area. Employee fractured an ankle.

Employee stood upright after rolling a 12 inch belt and experienced a back spasm. Employee sought treatment at a chiropractor.

EE was dismounting the locomotive at prep Plant load out. As they came down the steps they slipped and hit left forearm on the steps. EE worked till 2/23/2021 when taken off work.

Employee reports they slipped on concrete and fell. 3/12/201 employee sent for MRI of Left knee- Grade 2 MCL sprain. Restriction imposed 3/12/2021 of Desk duty only.

Employee got out of the passenger side of a parked mantrip. The mantrip had parked on a piece of wood with the rear tire, leaving the wood leveraged up 4". The employee did not see the wood in walkway and got foot caught under it. This caused the employee to fall with foot still stuck under the wood piece. This resulted in a broken ankle.

Employee was in the process of scaling draw rock in the intersection of the #4 entry when an undetected piece of draw rock dislodged from above a piece of wire mesh and fell striking the employee on the head, right hand and right leg. This resulted in stitches/staples to the hand and head and a fracture to the leg.

EE had left arm out of door opening between door and door frame of lube truck, holding a wooden block, attempting to use the block and the articulation of the machine to force the door back into position. The lube truck articulated unexpectedly while arm was outside the cab, pinning the arm between the door and frame. Open fracture needed surgery.

A fully trained miner was operating a breast drill when they drilled into another bolt causing the drill to strike right hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee reported to work on 2-16-2021, but indicates that EE cannot work due to severe pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was tightening down bolts with a 4" ratchet on a new conveyor drive unit. Employee felt a strain in employee's back.

Employee was carrying two cans of hydraulic oil when one of the handles came off and they tripped over the can. This caused them to fall and strike right shoulder on the track rail.

Employee was setting the miner up for the first cut of the day. EE scaled a loose rib with the head of the miner. After scaling the rib the employee panned the gob up with miner and set the miner up for the first lift. After EE positioned the miner, as EE went to look at the miner EE stepped on a piece of coal crilling left ankle resulting in a fracture.

Employee was stepping out of a pickup truck when EE's foot slipped causing EE to twist knee. EE worked the remainder of the shift but the next morning EE could not put weight on it and went for medical attention. The diagnosis probably an MCL sprain.

WAS SHOVELING SNOW LEFT SHOULDER POPPED OUT. PRE-EXISTING CONDITION.

Tractor/Trailer Extreme cold led to landing gear sticking. EE attempted to use pry bar to turn landing gear handle. Pry bar slipped and handle struck EE in left orbital, causing cut/swollen eye, and broken bone.

EE was assisting in cleaning area in the center sump. EE began talking with another employee. A metal covering plate became dislodged and the EE fell into the hole as EE stepped on it. EE's foot fell in hole and twisted EE's ankle.

Employee was stepping up onto a dozer and felt a pop in their right knee. A few days later, the employee said that it was a pre-existing injury, but EE did re-aggravate knee while climbing onto the dozer at work. The employee was taken to the doctor on 2/23/21 and diagnosed with a meniscus tear.

While installing a cable bolt into a previously drilled hole it became stuck in the mesh. When EE adjusted the bolt to free it, their thumb became pinched between the bolt and the ATRS jack of the miner causing a laceration.

Injured was checking fluids on EE's security truck. EE slipped/tripped on the ground and landed on EE's arm.

Employee was walking to the man bus when they stopped and shined their light into a cross cut to check oil supply and took a step backwards tripping over track rail falling backwards, landing on left elbow causing injury to elbow.

Scoop that was hauling a belt hold down roller was backing away from the belt drive when one of its forks sprung up in the air when it came free from the beam it was caught under throwing the roller up in the air and striking the EE in the right side of the head and knocking EE to the ground where EE struck the left side of head on the other fork.

Employee had completed installing an ATRS jack on the 9 West miner when employee felt pain in left groin/abdomen area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee hung a mine phone and when EE started walking away EE heard the phone falling, EE stated EE twisted around to catch it and felt pain in EE's right knee. Employee began missing work on 6/22/2021 to have corrected surgery.

Was working on the belt line, a 2" deluge line hit employee on the head on 2/10/2021. Was seen and released by a doctor on the same day. Had a follow up with family doctor on 2/15/2021 and was removed from work.

Walking around the plant site, stepped on uneven ground/rocks, twisting. X-rays showed fractured ankle.

EE was moving a piece of rock off a saw when the rock came down and pinched EE's finger between the rock and the loader forks.

The employee was climbing onto a loader to begin shift. A knee banged into the second step.

EE was attempting to align a pin up on the counterweight for a Cat D-10 dozer when EE's left wrist got caught between the frame of the machine and the counterweight.

The IE was moving a stack of pallets through the "speed door" in the Packaging Plant when saw dust came off of one of the pallets and into the IE's right eye. The IE was seen the following day by an OD who removed debris from the eye and prescribed antibiotic drops.

Initial first aid event occurred 1/26/2021. Operator then went to the doctor 02/09/2021 and was put on restrictions. Operator was moving material in a wheeled cart and felt a pull in EE's groin when EE bent to dump the cart.

Employee was flushing valves on the leach pad when they stepped down with there left foot into a soft spot, sinking into the dirt approximately 2/3 up the left leg between the ankle and the knee area. The employee fell forward as they were sinking causing the knee to bend backward slightly.

Maintenance employee was replacing bull gear on rod mill. While transferring the old gear from the rod mill to the designated location, one of the dollies that was holding up one of the two chain hoists being used came off of beam causing the gear to slightly shift positions and come in contact with employees right leg.

While wearing Bouton Optical Clear safety glasses, grinding 3/4" thick piece of steel, secured in a vise, on a workbench, with a 4 1/2 inch Makita corded grinder, a small piece of steel ricochet behind EE's safety glasses and went into EE's right eye.

Was throwing belt structure under belt for belt up and felt something pop in left shoulder. With pain, EE worked full duty until 03/19/2021, had surgery 03-22-2021.

Employee was traversing from one platform to another when EE twisted their right knee. The employee was stepping over a chute and did not have a good area to step which led to the injury. The employee was checked by medical and released to full duty, but after a few weeks, employees knee grew more painful. EE was scheduled for surgery on 4/23/21, but worked fully up to that point.

Employee was securing a monorail winch to the mine floor when 1 of the monorail chains above the winch broke allowing the winch to fall. The IE was under the winch at this point. The winch was picked up and the employee was brought to the surface and transported to the hospital. MSHA was notified via the hotline and MSHA investigated the incident.

Employee twisted ankle getting out of truck.

Employee was working on the M-1 belt and pinched the left third finger between the chain and the belt.

loader operator was unlocking gate to perform snow removal and slipped and fell on r ankle breaking tibia and fracturing fibula treated at cape cod hospital taken by ambulance.

EE was exiting scraper, when the wind caught the door & slammed it on EE's rt hand. Hand was caught between door & door jam. EE continued to work, & on 2/11/21, informed supervisor they wanted to get hand x-rayed. Hand was put in cast & EE given full work release. After working till 2/15/21 EE went back to dr & instructed to stay home till 3/4/21 when injury will be re-evaluated.

Employee was installing v-belts on gear box. after installing the first drive belt employee slipped and grabbed the v-belt pulling a finger between the v-belt and pulley cutting fingertip and breaking finger(middle finger on right hand).

Employee was removing welding lead from a container. EE was pulling it out from storage and setting on a pallet for relocation to the work area. Did not feel well, when reporting to work the next day said had soreness in groin. Took EE to clinic for evaluation and diagnosed as groin strain

EE was dismounting EE's rock breaker when EE slipped off the track and landed primarily on head and neck.

Employee experienced lower back pain during the shift. The pain was significant enough that EE went to the doctor who prescribed medications that prevented the individual from returning back to EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee opened recycle valve on clay tank and and sample valve dislodged. Hot clay sprayed employee causing burns to lower back.

2 production employees were working on unplugging the coal railcar unloading hopper of frozen material. While cleaning the material, a large piece of frozen coal, approximately 0.5m diameter, exited the open door on the hopper and struck one of the two employees in the right forearm resulting in a fracture.

Employee was changing shims on a shovel bucket latch bar and pinched finger between the shims. On 02-22-2021 employee had an ortho follow up and was given a restriction and prescribed physical therapy.

IE stepped out of IE's Stock Truck and stepped on a rock causing IE to roll left ankle. IE finished shift and asked to seek medical attention on 2/10/2021.

The miner suffered from a back strain while bent over replacing belt clips on a conveyor belt. The miner has a history of back issues. EE's back has two vertebras fused from an injury several years ago.

The EE was rib bolting on the 2 West Section, in the #3 entry from 54-55 block. The EE drilled the hole for the rib bolt and turned to get a bolt and glue. The rib rolled out, striking EE's left knee hyperextending it. The EE finished shift, and began missing work on 2/6/21.

Employee was recovering vent tubes in the 5B HG section from 4 Left entry. While pulling a tube up off the mine floor, EE lost balance and fell towards the rib. While falling forward EE stuck right hand out to brace self, when EE's hand struck against a rib strap. Diagnosed with a fracture to the right 5th finger on 2/10/21.

Employee had just parked the CAT 992G loader and was climbing down the ladder at the rear of the machine. Employee parked loader on an unlevel area. Employee could not reach ground and EE slipped and fell on their back. Employee said was OK. Employee did not seek medical attention until 2/16/2021. Employee said tore their bicep muscle.

Employee was attempting to remove rock from boom/dump end of shuttle car. The rock slid pinching right pinky finger between the rock and the metal of the boom. Causing cut and break to top knuckle of pinky finger.

Employee was standing in the last open x-cut while assisting the scoop operator service the #2 entry of the #6 Section, after telling the operator that EE was clear, the operator proceeded to scoop, a 4X4 curtain timber had fallen and the scoop bucket caused the timber to pivot and strike the lower left leg causing an abrasion (deep muscle bruise).

Employee stated EE dropped EE's canopy and the canopy struck EE's neck causing pain in EE's neck and back. EE also fell and struck EE's ribs when EE fell.

EE was lifting a joint of pipe (8" by 40') when EE felt a burning pain in abdomen. EE worked till 2/25/2021 when EE went off work for hernia surgery.

Employee showed up late. Was not fully aware of environment. Employee reached to grab a rock off of conveyor as another was coming down onto conveyor and it smashed their finger.

Employee was attempting to take a link out of the feeder conveyor chain. Injured struck a connector pin with a four pound hammer and a piece of metal struck injured in the eye.

Employee reported jarring their back when the cleanup loader hit a hole in the road during the night. Was seen by an EMT in the morning. Consulted with on-site NP per phone after getting home. Conservative care instructions provided.

Employee was removing a trunnion cover from the front pier on #1 kiln when they turned and felt a pain in groin area.

Employee was walking across the area between the silt pile and coarse reject pile and slipped and fell due to snowy conditions. Employee landed on right hip/lower back area causing a muscle strain/pain in that area. *Employee did not seek medical attention until 2/8/2021.

While grinding on a skid steer bucket that was detached from the skid steer it slipped and struck EE's leg causing a long scrape. EE's first day missed from work was 2/10/2021.

Employee dismounted aerial lift successfully, started walking towards rear of machine and EE lost balance, slipped and fell to the ground injuring the right hamstring muscle.

EE was shoveling snow off of some steel plates at the Denver Quarry and felt stiffness in neck resulting in restrictions making them off work.

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

Employee was filling a loader with fuel at start of shift. As the employee was removing hose from wiggins, employee slipped and fell on ice.

2 mine operators- moving concrete blocks, 1 loader operator, 1 operator standing between concrete blocks hooking chains to 2 pick points on concrete blocks. (Blind spot) loader operator lifted bucket at request of operator hooking chains to blocks. Block swung forward into operators legs (pinch point) between blocks.

Employee stated: was unloading tools off ride and felt pain in lower/mid back.

Employee was helping load the roof bolter. EE was carrying a box of glue, stepped in a hole and heard a pop in their knee

Debris fell from excavator bounced off the side of bucket and rolled onto the railing of the 6x6 cab breaking window.

Employee was shoveling tailroller on the screen when employee experienced a sharp pain in lower back.

Employee was walking through parking lot when EE slipped on ice and fell on EE's left side. Operator was notified on 6/8/2021 that the employee had a partial tear of EE's left shoulder. Employee began missing work on 6/10/2021 for corrective surgery of this injury.

Employee stated was tossing roof bolts across the roof bolter and EE's knee started hurting. Employee did not notify mine management until 2/22/2021 and EE's immediate foreman was unaware of the injury. EE started missing work on 2/10/2021.

Uneven ground caused by ice, snow and frozen dirt. EE was walking towards EE's service truck when EE twisted ankle. It was verified that EE did not break or fracture the ankle.

Employee was walking down the belt line when EE stepped into a water hole and twisted EE's knee

EE was pulling on cable & felt a pain in lower back. EE was taken to a med. center where EE was treated & given full release to return to work next shift. EE did RTW next shift & continued to work until 2/16/21 & has not returned to work since. Ramaco Resources was informed on 4/6/21 that EE's claim was reopened which resulted in a NFDL accident.

I.E. was repairing the continuous miner. While positioned at the main controller panel a rock measuring 7'Lx3'Wx up to 5 inches thick fell from in between the bolts. The rock landed on top of the CM and then slid down the machine striking the I.E. I.E. received a fracture in one of their vertebrae and a laceration on their head.

Employee was exiting the pick up in the pit, slipped and fell injuring wrist.

loading slickline on the getman. Felt a tearing in abdomen with pain shooting into groin area.

Mechanic was laying under Shot loader preparing to remove the rear end EE was prying on the rear end with a pry bay and pulled a muscle in EE's neck and back.

Employee was in a squatting position and stood up to a straight position and felt a pain in their left foot at that time.

On 02/21/21 employee was waiting for a crew van, slipped on the ice and fell causing back pain. On 2/25/21 employee notified the mine of MRI results, which showed small bulge in disc at L5 and S1. Physical Therapy ordered for 03/10/21 and taken off work. The first scheduled shift missed was on 02/26/2021

Miner was moving a sand tilt hopper using a forklift. Once the hopper sand contents were discharged, the hopper did not return to its upright position. Miner then parked and dismounted forklift and pushed hopper back in an upright position, straining EE's shoulder.

Mobile Mechanic was walking toward the passenger side of a pickup that was there to pick up the Loader Operator at the end of the shift. As EE was walking to the passenger side window, the truck moved forward. The front wheels were turned to the right so the truck rolled forward and onto the Mobile Mechanic's foot, which pinned it and knocked EE to the ground.

While reaching over a ram car to tighten a battery plug, felt a pop below EE's left calf muscle and EE's leg began cramping. Went to Midwest Occupational Health Associates the following morning and was released to unrestricted duty. Became Lost Time after hospitalization 3/17/2021 with pulmonary edema due to a blood clot from the strained area.

Operator was struck in the hand while releasing the handle on a ratchet strap. Impact from the handle fractured Operator's thumb.

An employee was attempting to extract a bearing from the filter rock stacker tail pulley. In order to achieve this the employee was hammering the bearing and the second strike to the bearing caused a piece of metal to lodge in the employee's eye. Supervisor was notified immediately and employee was transported to the hospital.

Employee was shoveling snow (after applying salt to the area) and slipped on the ice outside of the Loci shop. The fall caused bruising on EE's back.

Mechanic while using a come-a-long to adjust idler block, come-a-long slipped and free spun with tension on it. This action caused the employee to strain left shoulder.

Back dragging the ramp with the loader. Loader came to a sudden stop causing miner to hit head on the side window.

Employee was moving and mounting control boxes on a conveyor. While doing this task EE felt a pull in the groin.

The employee was walking across the parking lot after punching in to report to their area of location. Snow had melted from the night before and then froze over night. It was snowing which covered up the ice that was underneath. The employee slipped and fell causing a sprain/strain to right shoulder.

Employee was traveling on locomotive when the locomotive struck the chute causing the employee to be jarred and experience lingering shoulder pain; symptoms did not show until after returning to work and did not become restricted until 7/8/2021.

While employee was exiting the cab onto the drill deck, the operator felt a pop in right foot.

on 2/20/21, employee was replacing a motor on the South Regular Mill. While the motor was on the ground with little tension on the motor, The motor was in a bind leaning on the ladder and it broke free as it was being hoisted up. With the motor still attached to the hoist, it shifted and struck the top of employee's foot.

EE was going to start replacing ball valves, as EE stepped down a set of stairs, EE's right foot slid forward causing the knee to overextend. EE fell to the ground. EE sustained a right knee sprain.

An employee was standing under the rail load out conveyor. A frozen piece of material fell from the frame of the conveyor and struck the employee on the hard hat knocking employee to the ground. The employee suffered serious neck and back injuries.

EE was prepping containers, when EE grabbed a liner bag off of a stack of liner bags to pull the bag to forks of the forklift, the wooden part of the liner caught the side of the door frame and pulled EE back causing a pain in EE's right shoulder.

Employee was installing a joint bar (fish plate) utilizing hammer to drive the bolt and contacted the finger of the hand holding the bolt in place. EE was seen by site medic and referred to Medical Center where EE was diagnosed with a fracture to the finger.

Employee was refabricating metal on a dragline bucket. As they were breaking the metal loose the employee felt a "pop" and sharp pain in their left shoulder.

Upon completion of the D11 pre shift inspection, the operator climbed up to the cab to place their lunch bag inside the cab when they felt an impact on their left calf. Employee completed 3 shifts before reported to clinic on 02/26/2021.

IE was helping to free a bucket elevator leg. The leg, locked out at the time of the incident. Another employee using a pipe wrench to try and turn the shaft while the IE was trying to pull on the belt, when the pipe wrench slipped causing three of the IE's fingers to get pinched between the belt and a sheave. X-rays revealed a fracture to the tip of IE's middle finger.

A mechanic suffered a unilateral inguinal hernia to EE's right lower abdominal area while installing a park brake assembly on the mechanic's truck. The injured was in a squatted position and was using a ratchet wrench to tighten the bolts on the brake assembly. While tightening the bolts EE felt a pull in EE's right side.

While positioning a pipe for installation, EE slipped and fell onto concrete block, injuring lower back. EE was given prescription and time away from work as treatment from doctor.

An SXEW Operations Employee began to feel discomfort in their right shoulder that started on 02/15, and within two shifts of pre-stripping and repetitive use, the right shoulder discomfort worsened.

Chemical room was being washed with water from hose. The floor was sanded but ramp was not. The right foot slipped on ice while the left foot was stable on the sanded floor. EE did the splits.

Plant operator washing filter press fell from top deck.

while walking down the icy stairs, employee fell and tried to catch themselves on the hand rail and felt a pop in shoulder. EE was medically evaluated at the time and was released to return to work they continued to feel pain in shoulder and had a second evaluation which determined they had to have surgery to repair the damage.

Employee was working in the shop on lining a chute with polyurethane sheet material. While fitting a piece of the polyurethane into the chute, the employee was using a utility knife to trim one of the edges of sheet when the utility knife slipped and cut the employee's right index finger and part of EE's palm.

An employee reported that their shoulder was still sore the morning after operating a jackhammer in an awkward position the day before inside the 211BC-01 drag. Injury reportable on 2/22/2021 due to medical treatment.

EE was working with a partner to move superswellex bolts off a flat bed. They moved one, and three others moved with it, pinching the EE's finger. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture, and referred to ortho. EE is scheduled for surgery on 2/23.

Employee was opening a battery/DEF cover on a fuel truck. The cover was stuck and when the employee pulled on the cover, felt pain go through left shoulder.

Employee was climbing down a ladder, believed they were at ground level, stepped back and fell aprox. 3-4 ft to the ground.

EE tripped over a very small sand pile, causing EE to fall and impact the ground. The impact caused a contusion to EE's forehead, above the right eye. EE complained of neck pain, but refused medical attention, was given first aid. EE told supervisor EE would notify supervisor in the morning if the pain persisted.

Ee was pulling cable with a hot stick when the handle broke and the ee fell backwards, landing on the ground. EE was seen at the clinic, x-rays negative for fracture, ee released to restricted duty and referred to an ortho.

Contusion of right knee when pry bar slipped and struck knee.

Associate was cleaning up around the wash plant, moving cross members to pick up with the telehandler. In the process of picking up the last cross member they heard a knee pop, which caused them to drop the cross member and knee bumped it on the way down. The right knee was fractured below the knee cap which will cause the associate to be on restrictions.

Slipped on ice and fell, landed on back.

While replacing conveyor belt fabric employee was pushing on pull rope with their back against railing, strained lower back. Employee worked at regular job until 2/15/2021. Doctor recommended to cease work activities until an MRI was conducted.

Employee had been welding in the morning and complained of welders flash or something in their eye.

The number 1 section move crew was attempting to clean up a rib roll. During this process an additional piece of coal/rib fell out striking the EE on the left leg.

Employee was operating yard loader loading customer trucks, the ground was uneven causing loader to jerk or bounce some.

Bolt was stuck in the shell of mill, trying to remove stuck bolt holding a pin to remove while other EE was hitting with a hammer. Hammer missed the pin and hit EE on their right hand injuring EE's right ring finger, both EE were wearing proper PPE.

working in a tight area with limited tooling that can fit in the area.

Complained of pain in right shoulder and upper arm. Subject was working on the crane.

Injured was working on a 994 loader. EE had to lay down and reach out to get hydraulic hoses into position. This caused awkward body position and exertion caused a back strain.

Dozer was being worked on the dozer push arm slipped off roller frame and hit injured worker's lower leg and foot.

The employee was throwing a line at the upper dock from the barge to a dolphin. As the employee was throwing the line, the line slipped through employee's hands. The employee's momentum followed the line and employee ended up falling/jumping onto the tires that act as bumpers on the dolphin.

While changing a battery in the haul truck as they lifted the battery and rotated to hand it to another employee, injured employee felt pain in lower back.

Employee was lifting a box (approximately 50lbs) to store it on a shelf approximately three feet from the ground. As the employee was lifting the box it came in contact with the shelf disrupting the movement. The employee immediately felt shooting pain in left shoulder. It was later determined that the employee had torn rotator cuff and had surgery November 2nd, 2021.

Employee was carrying a compressor filter when they tripped causing them to fall and cut their hand through their glove on the metal casing of the filter. Employee was taken to the clinic and received 5 stitches.

Maneuvering a screw on a dust pump into place fell and pinned right hand again a piece of metal crushed bone

Citation No. 9534995 was issued during a Part 50 Audit regarding this injury. The employee was changing an air filter in a scoop. As employee closed the lid on top of the scoop employee felt something pull in lower back and had pain down legs.

The employee was pulling a torch cart when EE slipped and fell. The torch cart handle landed on the back of EE's legs/knees. Knee swelled up but no damage was seen on x rays.

While using a chain hoist to open the door on a hammermill the door moved more than expected after passing center balance point causing the employees hand to get pinched between the door and the clevis attached to the hoist

Welding and fabricating new hand rail and catwalk at kiln. While working in aerial boom lift, worker moved lift basket crushing two fingers on right hand between boom lift basket and kiln shell.

Employee rolled ankle while exiting a skid steer.

While installing liners in the coal mill, employee stepped down approximately 24" into lower housing and felt a pain in the left heel. Diagnosed with a heel contusion and placed on restricted duty.

Employee was backing up the Haul Truck to be loaded at the Shovel. The employee turned to roll down the window to hear the horn of the Shovel. While the body was still turned, the shovel operator started loading the Haul Truck causing the employee to feel pain in back.

While employee was closing the window to a 994 Loader the employee's finger was caught between the window handle and a mounting bracket for a dispatch screen.

Employee put foot on rocker panel of truck while attempting to climb inside. Employee's foot slipped off and struck ground spraining employee's right ankle.

Employee failed to unplug chop saw prior to changing gout blade. While holding wrench on nut, they activated the saw which twisted wrist back. Injured saw doctor for strain but lost no time. On 3/10/2021 injured is now going to physical therapy but still able to work with restrictions.

EE was operating a personnel man bus when the man bus wrecked. EE was attempting to put the wrecked man bus back on the rail. The EE fell striking a leg to the ground in the process. The EE is currently working with restrictions.

Employee was stepping up onto loader when EE's hand slipped and EE fell to the ground.

EE was walking towards the building from EE's vehicle. EE slipped and fell landing on rear.

Employee stepped on a rock and strained ankle.

Employee was pulling a twisted power cable for the #4 shovel on the 4400 level. Employee had both hands on the hot stick, when the cable twisted two of the employee's right fingers came off the handle causing pain.

EE walking in park area doing a pre-operational equipment inspection and tripped on a rock falling and injuring right elbow. EE placed on restricted duty following medical examination.

Ee kneeled down to work on a haul truck and kneeled on a sharp rock, causing EE to stand up quickly. EE felt a popping and pain in the right knee. EE was seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain, and released with restrictions. After investigation complete, the claim was accepted as occupational by WC on 2/26.

EE was walking down a dirt ramp when their right foot lost traction causing the EE to slip. EE attempted to break their fall by putting their right hand out to the side. EE made contact with the ground and sprained wrist. EE was issued restrictions.

EE was assembling steel pipe with wrench EE struck lt thumb with wrench EE was wearing gloves Injured ee was sent for further medical eval on Feb 23 and was transported off site for testing, x-ray of the injured thumb Results of the x-ray revealed a small tuft fracture beyond the first joint.The ee has been placed on restrictions and is awaiting treatment from a hand specialist

While lowering a large piece of steel during dragline repair activities the steel hung up, and the injured miner moved in to help free the load. When the load became free it shifted towards the miner, striking them on the right shoulder and upper chest area

Employee was walking in the wet plant when EE slipped and twisted ankle entering the control room.

Employee was preparing rigging on a 240 pound flywheel when it rotated slightly, pinching right thumb between the flywheel and the structure it was resting on.

Area received large amount of snowfall during week. Snow was packed from equipment repeatedly driving over it. EE exited loader. While walking away from loader EE slipped on packed snow. As EE fell backward they went to catch themselves with hands. Sprained left shoulder.

Employee slipped on ice while walking in parking lot injuring left ankle.

An associate, smashed the end of a finger in the process of removing a bolt from an existing steel pipeline. Once the bolt was removed the pipe moved unexpectedly. Associate's finger was caught between the cable sling and the pipe.

After entering the plant, a truck driver stepped out of their truck and missed the first step, causing them to twist their ankle. Driver asked for help after they got the truck loaded and pulled up to the carbis unit. 4 torn ligaments in ankle.

EE struck a finger on the side of a rail car when attempting to open the gate.

While walking down stairs on K2 PHT EE slipped on ice causing shoulder bruise requiring self care. On 3/8/2021 injury re-evaluated and put on restricted duty.

2/16, Employee injured knee when exiting vehicle. This incident was a later report due to the employee didn't notified supervisor of their injury until days later via email. Employee was seen at the clinic on 03/04 with RD as the diagnosis.

Employee was stepping off man car and when left foot touched the ground with employee's weight, employee felt a sharp burn in the center of lower back area.

Employee removed a Cardox port cap on a fluidized silo without authorization, material started flowing from the Cardox port. Employee tried to replace dislodged cap and received dust in the right eye in the process.

EE slipped and fell on snow and ice and was place on restricted duty following the incident. EE landed on their RT side including hip and elbow, however when medical treatment was sought it involved EE's right foot.

Employee assigned to housekeeping activities where employee was carrying wooden pallets. Part of the pallet fell from the employee's grip causing a trip and fall landing on both hands. Employee diagnosed with epicondylitis.

A come-a-long was being used to attach a bucket to the structure to prevent movement when it shifted and the hook came off striking the employee in the hand. The impact caused a laceration requiring 5 stitches between the pinky and ring finger on the employee's right hand.

Driller was lifting a drilling rod/steel into position when the top of the rod/steel contacted a brace on the drill mast which caused the bottom of the rod to swing outward striking the miner's finger causing a dislocation injury.

While collecting rigging equipment from bed of truck, mechanic fell forward when their boots became stuck in mud causing mechanic to grab the tailgate to stop their fall resulting in a strain to right shoulder. Injury became reportable following therapy prescription on 03/10/2021.

Shoulder sprain resulting from manual labor removing lids from air slides.

The Middle left finger was pinched between half-inch piece of steel and a quarter-inch piece of steel. While putting a new guard together for the HP500 crusher. The injury resulted in needing stitches.

Operator slipped going up steps and hit left shin on the second step. Then said while they got up they hit their back on the railing and bruised their back. This was not reported until 2/18/21

The UG miner was hit on the head and shoulder by rock that fell from the face while performing scaling activities and working off of a scissor deck. The miner sustained abrasions to the head, and a shoulder laceration that required sutures to close.

EE got out of pick-up truck to open a gate on gravel road and slipped and fell on icy roadway. EE felt pain in left knee. EE seen at emergency room and released to restricted duty at that time.

When stepping out of vehicle in the morning prior to shift, employee slipped in the parking lot. It had snowed the previous night and was snowing still that morning. Strain to right knee.

Employee was walking towards the office to clock in and stepped into a pothole, rolled their right ankle resulting in a hairline fracture. It was dark, and the employee did not see the pothole.

EE was repairing lighting on top of the lube van, stepped on the first step to cab to turn on light switches to test lights. EE leaned across the cab seat putting pressure on right shin from the second cab step. Resulted in slight pain but EE continued working. EE sought medical treatment days later resulting in a contusion/hematoma. Incident was reported 4 days after occurrence.

A production employee was working around a supplied airline when it disconnected from the hose reel and began to whip under the pressure of the air and struck EE in the left knee. This event was under investigation and was confirmed to be probable by Dr on 02/19/2021.

Ee was working on belt. the need was to remove a rock slab from the belt. ee was accompanied by another employee. in process of removing the slab, the slab slipped and landed on ee's left wrist. ee immediatley notified about the incident to plant manager. ee was taken to urgent care location where X-Ray were performed. the X-ray reports came back negative. ee on light duty

While air lancing the valve and coupling of an air lance impacted the employee's left hand and wrist.

Employee slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk in February. EE continued to have pain and was sent for an MRI. It revealed a fractured scapula on 3-16-21. The follow-up doctor visit has resulted in work restrictions.

Pit Loader bucket made contact with a rock and jarred the operator.

Employee slipped while walking behind the shop and did the splits, employee had pain in right hip after a medical review it was determined the employee aggravated an underlaying medical condition and needs the hip replaced.

A mechanic was working in bay 17 of the heavy duty truck shop. The mechanic was pulling a drain cart and rolled their ankle on either rocks/dirt that came off the truck or a drain hose. The employee felt a strain in the bottom of their foot.

Rolling a fuel hose off a hose reel and had the nozzle in hand and it twisted their right hand/wrist.

The miner hit the end of the left index finger while driving in a screen tension wedge. This resulted in a laceration on the tip of the finger requiring three sutures.

Employee knelt down to look at parts on the floor and felt a twinge in their lower back. Placed on restrictions.

Employee was coming down the stairs of DCL#5 at the 75 Loadout. As EE stepped down on to the asphalt off the stairs EE's left foot gave out and rolled as EE planted it. The ankle swelled up immediately. The employee sought medical attention the following day and received restrictions to not be on feet for more than 4 hours at a time.

EE was dragging a pipe and stepped on a 3" hose that was covered under the snow. EE fell and landed on a rock, injuring back. Prescription was given as treatment.

A boulder was loaded into the bed of the truck, jostling the truck and cab. Operator felt pain in back.

Employee slipped on a patch of ice when reporting to work station. Employee fell at same level on EE's right arm. Initially employee said no injury occurred but later sought treatment. On 4/2/2021 employee diagnosed with right forearm tendon strain and placed on restrictions.

While departing work area at mobile mining unit, mechanic noticed ladder left down on the pump side of the unit and turned back to raise it. Mechanic was struck below the knee by the power cable being moved by an excavator which caused them to lose footing.

Operating 40 ton haul truck and seat bottomed out on bump and hurt back.

Employee strained back while assisting team and the load master reposition by pushing a pulling a snow plow in a cargo plane.

Employee was working on rebar mat, material fell through mat employee fell approximately 3 feet contacting chest causing 3 rib fractures.

Employee was climbing up the steps to the Haul truck while holding on to the hand rail. Employee heard a pop in right middle finger.

Miner was approaching jobsite 3 hours late (10:00am) and just about to start on tasks, and they said they had back pain and needed to go to the office to go to the Dr. Never worked or did anything.

As operator was walking down the suitcase of a production truck, EE slipped on the bottom step. Employee caught self holding on to the hand railing and tweaked EE's right arm.

Employee pinched a thumb while operating a chain hoist.

Employee was opening a metal gate on a chute. The top hinge bolt was missing and as the door opened, it fell forward and pinned EE's finger between the door and the handrail. The employee sustained an injury to EE's right index finger requiring stitches.

EE with history of chronic back pain bent over to attach chain hoist to a 8" flex hose to lift it for installation. While bent over EE felt pain in back. EE treated with first aid for 24 hours. On 2/04 pain worsened and employee received medical care at local clinic. EE was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and 2 weeks light duty.

Employee stated EE was operating a skid steer with an extended rake in the bucket, when the rake fell out EE ran over the rake causing the skid steer to bounce.

EE was removing a ladder from an empty cell on top of the cell line. When they turned around to move the EE slipped on one of the bars on the adjacent cell. Their leg came into contact with the concrete cell wall. EE scraped their leg. On 2/11/2021 EE was issued restrictions for leg contusion.

Employee walking from break room back to work truck, slipped on ice and twisted back resulting in pain in lower back.

While shoveling, prepping and cleaning out the inside of a railcar employee slipped and fell. EE reached out with LEFT arm to catch self, arm twisted and they fell on left side causing pain and soreness to LEFT shoulder area. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with sprain to LEFT shoulder area and placed on restrictive duty.

Plant electrician stepped into the roller mill on the grinding table. EE slipped and fell landing on left shoulder and leg. EE thought EE might be ok at first but later the next morning EE's shoulder was still hurting. EE went to the doctor the next and was put on restricted duty.

Employee felt lower back pain after driving the forklift all day on a bumpy road.

An employee was walking on level ground, and when they went to turn around they felt a pop in their knee. The following day, the employee notified management, sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duties.

Employee was operating a rubber tire dozer in the pit when they hit a bump causing them to have pain in their shoulder and neck.

While shoveling, employee slipped and fell, fracturing right lunate bone (wrist bone)

The employee was using a steel wedge to remove the 5th row key on a concave. While using a sledge hammer to pound on the wedge a piece of metal shrapnel came off the edge of the key and lodged into the employee's right thigh. The shrapnel had to be removed by a physician and stitches were required to close the wound.

Employee was lifting a bucket pin with co-worker on a Cat 374 Excavator, and immediately after started feeling tightness and pain in the lower back.

Cutting metal with a hand grinder, grinder jumped forward running across the employee's thumb, cutting the thumb. Employee was not wearing gloves, did not SLAM the task, and wrong tool for the job. The grinder cut the tendon on the thumb, the tendon was repaired and released back to work with restrictions.

Production Utility Operator (PUO) was walking through the plant headed to the kiln area. Employee was near the equipment storage building when they slipped on snow and fell on left side. This incident was upgraded to a modified work duty on 02/19/2021.

EE was changing a cutting blade on the grinder when the grinder powered on, cutting EE's left ring finger.

Employee was moving an oxygen bottle and a defective cap cause employee to lose control of bottle, striking employee above the steel toe on right foot.

EMPLOYEE STATED EE went to the bulk bagger to check on orders. While there a piece of pallet that someone had leaned up against the shelf had fallen over onto the bagger. EE turned to walk away and tripped over the wood and fell on EE's knee and hand. WITH DOCTOR EVALUATION, FOUND THAT WRIST IS BROKEN.

Employee removed a metal door from kiln & felt a slight twist in knee. Pain did not persist. Later in the morning, employee bent down under the cooler & felt a sharp intense pain in right knee, which has caused some swelling.

The employee was standing at the work table weighing clay. When they turned to the right, knees buckled and the employee fell to their knees. The employee complained of knee and back pain.

A laborer sustained rib fractures to their right side when the skidsteer loader EE was operating struck an object under the snow and came to a sudden stop. The injured was moving snow on the west side of the garage when the bucket caught on a section of railroad track embedded in the concrete. EE was wearing the seat belt and had the lap bar down when the incident occurred.

On 2/1/21 EE was standing to the side of the cathode unloading platform when several cathodes began to fall back. Employee stopped the movement of the cathodes with right hand & struggled against the weight of the cathodes. On 2/9/2021 EE reported to supervisor that their back hurt from that day. EE was issued restrictions on 02/09/2021.

EE was helping install a plate estimating to weigh 30 pounds EE and another employee while holding plate in place shoulder popped and started hurting worse around 12:00 pm EE was treated ST. Elizabeth Business Health was put on restricted duty until follow up appointment 2/8/2021

EE was exiting a scoop and slipped causing EE to strike knee on the mine floor. This incident was not reportable until 03/17/2021 when the EE was placed on restricted duty.

Observing while standing clear of 6 inch Driscopipe being removed. Driscopipe slipped hitting the rail of the conveyor belt pushing Driscopipe outwards striking employee blocking with both hands.

EE was cutting a tac weld with grinder that had a cutting wheel. The grinder kicked back and cut EE's finger. EE was wearing gloves

Employee injured right thumb while installing springs on shaker screen.

EE was descending stairs in the mill when knee locked up causing EE to fall down the remaining 3 to 4 stairs. EE initially felt fine, but on May 5th, 2021 was seen by a doctor because of pain in left shoulder, which was caused by the fall. EE was informed that EE had inflammation and was given a Cortisone shot to reduce it.

Employee 1 was holding wrench while employee# 2 was pushing on wrench to loosen leveling nut for column. Employee #1 's finger became caught between the wrench and the concrete pad that the column sets on when the leveling nut broke loose and the column base shifted down

Employee was replacing tail pulley bearing on conveyor. Bearing housing shattered when pried on resulting in a piece of metal flying into employees eye under safety glasses. Employee received minor scratch to left eye.

The employee was using a safety knife to strip 00 electrical cable when they sustained a laceration to the Left thumb.

Miner was connecting a dewatering pump when a rock rolled off of a berm and struck miner in the left leg.

The employee was attempting to move a wheelbarrow in the south stone tunnel and tweaked back muscle.

Employee was moving a heavy object while stepping onto a temporary flooring (plywood) when the flooring split in half causing employee to fall striking knee on Loesche Mill Table. Left knee was injured and employee was sent to Emergency Room for evaluation.

Employee lifted the end of the two cutting edges that were partially on a pallet, when employee went to set the two down they slipped off the pallet causing the two cutting edges to slip pinching employee's right pinky finger.

While operating an excavator a small rock became dislodged and flew through the open window of the cab striking employee in the face above left eye.

Operator was clearing the crusher discharge, rock released from above contacting the 5' steel mill bar operator was working with and it hit them in the face/mouth area.

Employee was jogging a material conveyor screw and while performing this task material blew in the employees direction and got into EE's right eye.

Shoveling under conveyor, scraped thumb across rough area on conveyor frame. At time of event miner was not wearing gloves. Cut top of thumb requiring 6 stitches. No lasting damage, no lost time. Received a tetanus shot while at Doctors office.

Operator was tasked with moving a 993K loader from the 5340 bench to the PM bay. As the operator was placing the wheel chocks in the holder operator felt discomfort in their back / shoulder. Supervisor was notified and operator was transferred to local hospital for assessment. Site HSE and management were notified and investigation was initiated.

Employee picked up a chunk of hard material and was carrying it to disposal when chunk slipped out of hand striking employee on the right foot above the steel toe. Diagnosis is fracture of right little toe.

A barge off-loader was lifting two jack stands simultaneously when the off-loader fell backward and one of the jack stands made contact with the off-loader's face, causing a laceration and tooth damage.

Employee was cutting height for overcast and a piece of the miner bit came off and hit EE in the left bicep, causing laceration to EE's arm.

Miner was walking on Dragline Bench to Pickup for shift change. High Wind Event 30 to 40 mph gusts. Got a piece of dirt in Right Eye. Miner thought EE cleared it. Next morning dirt needed to be removed and treated with Tobradex Opthalmic.

Employee was tasked with blend grinding a weld on the bottom of the car body. A foreign body metal shard embedded in the employees left eye.

Affected employee was assisting in the removal of scaffolding from the Pre-heater tower via pallet jack. Whilst loading the scaffolding on to the elevator, another employee slipped on snow/ice. This sudden movement resulted in the shift of material thus trapping the EE's left hand between the material and elevator wall, smashing the fifth digit (pinky finger) on the left hand.

Worker was cutting a rubber boot on the wash plant using a razor blade in right hand. While cutting, the blade slipped and cut left hand ring finger.

The employee was cleaning inside of the fines chute at the screen. While cleaning material fell causing the employee to fall in harness. Employee stated that material fell and hit employee in the chest.

The employee was cleaning inside of the fines chute at the screen. While cleaning material pushed EE off of the edge, causing the employee to fall in their harness. Employee stated that the harness slammed EE's chest making it hard to breathe.

While working on the DL the EE had water drip onto forehead. The water ran under EE's safety glasses and into eye. When the EE woke up the next morning the eye was irritated. The EE was taken to the DR. EE's eye was flushed out. DR prescribed antibiotic eye drops. EE returned to work.

3/4" black PVC caustic line plugged. Employee turned the feed pump power off and disconnected the outlet end of the line and got sprayed with caustic soda(sodium hydroxide solution) mainly on EE's face. Personal Protective Equipment was available at the site for use and there is a sign posted at location stating "Safety equipment must be used".

Employee was cleaning near a tail pulley using a shovel. Employee was not wearing a hard hat at the time. Employee was bent over and when they stood up, they struck their head on a conveyor cross brace.

Employee believes they were grinding clamps on a belt when something went behind their PPE and got in their eye.

Employee stepped out of car in the employee parking lot prior to work shift and slipped on ice causing them to fall to the pavement. Employee reported soreness with hip, shoulder and bicep but did not request medical attention. Later on 4.8.21, employee started a series of physical therapy treatments which made this incident reportable to MSHA.

Employee reported back was hurting after washing off the dragline tracks. This injury did not become MSHA reportable until employee received treatment on 1/12/2022.

After replacing segments on 491-PN1 head sprocket employee started feeling pain in left shoulder. Incident became reportable on 2/24/21 due to medical treatment.

Employee was walking and slipped on the wet ground. As employee was trying to catch themselves, they hurt their right wrist.

Employee delayed reporting the incident. Injury causation determination made known on 4/5/21. EE was performing hot work at an obscure angle. A piece of hot material fell into employee's ear. 4 days post incident, the employee went to a clinic and was diagnosed with a perforated ear drum.

Employee was tightening a centerlizer and the wrench slipped cause a laceration to the left hand.

Employee was using jackhammer to break material up. Employee noticed the next day their hand was hurting. Became reportable on 3/9/21 due to physical therapy.

Driver lost control of loaded coal truck going down hill at the 9 post causing truck to wreck at the bottom at the 8 post. Driver went to the hospital and received stitches to left ear. Returned to work next day.

Employee was stocking the trays on the roof bolter, when EE's hand was pinched between the mesh rack and the bolt pod. The mesh rack had been set down on an open bundle of bolts. When the plates were removed the bolts shifted allowing the mesh rack to drop down about 1 inch which was enough to pinch the employee's hand.

EE was using rotary/demo hammer to remove tile. The spade bit needed to be repositioned. EE held hammer in lap to reposition bit. Hammer slipped & EE reacted by grabbing handle and hit trigger. The chuck closed and EE's glove caught in the chuck and spun. EE's right 2 middle fingers were lacerated by the glove material tearing when caught in the rotation.

Employee was on knees getting supplies from tool box & piece of draw rock fell and struck EE on their ankle.

Employee was loading T-3 rib straps onto the miner unit when EE cut their left index finger on the edge of a T-3 strap. This event resulted in 5 stitches to the left index finger.

The injured employee was standing adjacent to another employee who was pulling a piece of draw rock. As the rock fell the edge caught and struck the injured employees right forearm. Sutures were required to close the wound.

EE received a lacerated forehead when contact with the bumper after being struck in the back of head with the tailgate of a pipe truck while bent over picking up a nut previously dropped.

In the process of pulling a rock off of the Continuous Miner a piece of the rock came off and contacted the employee; The result of this was a laceration over the left eye requiring stitches.

The employee stated they injured right thumb while grinding a piece of metal using a bench grinder in the maintenance shop. The thumb came in contact with the metal that employee was grinding causing a laceration.

The employee stated EE was cleaning an entry with the scoop and pinched EE's finger between the canopy and the rib. This resulted in a laceration that required sutures.

EE slipped while walking to work station at the beginning of the shift. EE did not initially seek Medical attention. Medical requested 02/18/2021. Positive x-ray for fractured rib on 02/26/2021.

2 Employees were in the process of replacing a Lip Protector on a CAT 992 Loader. During the Process one employee grabbed a hammer and struck the tip of a tooth, to help engage the tooth. The tooth chipped and a piece of metal struck the employee on the left cheek imbedding metal in cheek.

Miner was building a wall. While lifting a block onto the wall, a block fell off and caught thumb between two blocks resulting in stitches.

Employee was walking across the plant and slipped on ice. EE hit their head, which required 4 staples.

Employee was cutting hose with pocket knife and knife slipped puncturing left forearm. Employee received 5 stitches.

EE was throwing away a damaged pop up tent from the clinic screening area. The wind picked up the pop up tent and it flew back and struck the EE in the mouth. The EE sustained a chipped tooth that was repaired.

Employee slipped in the parking lot walking to EE's vehicle. EE struck head and strained back and neck. EE went to a chiropractor for treatment. Although EE was released for work, EE did not work on 2/11/21 due to inclement weather - snow and ice. EE did return on the 12th.

Employee was adjusting flop gates with mechanical binder on the chute to bring product into spec when the binder latch jumped a cog tooth causing employee to lose balance resulting in twisting left knee.

Employee was working on separator and employee hit their elbow off the blow down table. Employee was seen on March 10, 2021 at the clinic and again on April 7, 2021 for a contusion to the left elbow.

While on a break from ERT training, two employees were looking at a pocketknife. The injured employee made a motion to point out a function of the knife at the same time that the employee holding the knife happened to flip the blade open. The knife blade cut the injured employees right index finger and sutures were required to close the laceration.

Moving a part, slightly off ground, had a poor grip, hit a toe. Was wearing steel toe boots, injured a toe.

While walking to mantrip, IE tripped on track switch and struck left shin on switch throw, resulting in laceration. Injury not the result of a compliance or training issue.

Plant repairman prying on a metal plate with a 4' pry bar. The pry bar slipped, causing tip of right ring finger to be pinched between the pry bar and side of metal plate. Employee sustained an approximate 1/2" cut to tip of finger. Seen by on-site EMT and transported to UP Health System - Bell Hospital, treated for laceration requiring 4 stiches.

The EE was bolting on the miner in the 2 West Section, 1-2 x-cut at 55 block. As the EE went to put drill steel in the chuck, a piece of roof rock fell out and struck right forearm causing a laceration. EE finished shift and sought treatment after. Received 6 stitches, missed no time.

Use of sledgehammer to drive shim hit thumb

Employee was removing a 30lb cardox tube after a shot. When EE pulled the tube out EE struck R index finger on the scaffolding. This created a bruise (palpitation)to EE's finger. On 3/11/21 EE was seen at a clinic for an exam. Nothing broken, physical therapy visit.

Employee and others were lifting a steel coal chute. It was too heavy to handle and as they were lowering it EE felt a pop in the left wrist. It turned out to be a small fracture.

Piece of metal flew off of wedge and hit upper lip and cut.

Employee was removing a chain that slipped off the lower drive sprocket of a stacking conveyor motor. After locking out the drive motor, employee was removing chain on "slack" side of upper sprocket. As employee did this, the tension on the opposite side, pulled the chain and employee's hand and pinched it between the chain and the sprocket.

EE was working in CV003 chute. Lime dust fell and got on EE's neck and back and also in and around eyes. EE washed eyes out and reported to WorkCare. Self-care seemed to be working, but on 2/15 requested an appointment with an eye doctor. Was seen on 2/16 and diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis. Eye drops prescribed and EE released to full duty effective 2/17.

5500-120 collaring hole with jack leg drill, rock came out of back hitting right knee. 1-1/2" laceration.

Employee was moving a cross member and dropped it, smashing EE's R ring and middle finger.

Employee was getting ready to refuel an Excavator. Employee placed the hose and pump handle from the fuel truck on the Excavator platform and was about to climb the ladder to fuel when the hose and pump handle fell from the Excavator striking the employee in the left cheek. The handle caused a small cut and contusion to the left cheek.

EE was exiting the office and reaching to close the front door when another employee saw the door ajar and went to close the door. When the other employee closed the door EE's left middle finger and left ring finger pinched in the door and caused fracture of distal phalanx and finger lacerations with complication.

Employee complained of discomfort in right shoulder after cleaning production tank with chain and mallet.

Shop mechanic was removing a u-joint from a 980 loader when the wrench slipped and hit EE in the mouth. The bottom half of EE's front tooth was broken off. EE received orthodontia work recently making it a reportable incident.

The Injured was using a 24 inch step ladder removing Monorail, lost balance causing a piece of monorail to fall and strike left hand on a brace on top of the stage loader, causing a laceration to the left hand (palm side) which took 6 sutures to close.

Employee was truss bolting and had left hand lowering canopy and right hand was pulling up on the mast tilt on the opposite operator side of the truss bolter. The canopy came down hand caught between canopy and metal above levers cutting EE's right hand. The laceration required 2 Stitches.

EE was utilizing an impact wrench to remove a bolt from the guarding at C-5 tail and reached hand to hold the nut on the backside of the guarding to prevent it from spinning. Power to the impact driver caused the nut to spin and the nut cut the inside of the employee's left middle finger.

Miner was welding mesh on a guard when the 4x8 material stacker had a 4x8 rock fall and hit EE's welding helmet then EE's head, knocking off EE's welding helmet. EE has a 3/4" laceration to the top of the head.

Employee took a wrench and hit a ratchet strap hook that was not hooked all the way under the trailer. The hook end flew up and hit employee in the mouth cutting lip. The laceration required 3 stitches.

While unloading acetylene tank from truck the tank slipped and fell on EE's finger causing a fracture.

Employee was pulling PVC casing off the truck at the end of shift. While the casing was being removed, it started to fall. The employee reached to catch the falling casing and caught finger between the casing and a pipe wrench. It was at this time EE pinched finger between wrench and casing.

Employee was cleaning the windows of the front door to the main office. When the employee was coming back into the building the employee grabbed the side of the door when a wind gust suddenly blew the exterior door which swings outward shut, pinching finger and causing the skin to be removed from the tip of the right hand ring finger.

IE was working on HG-8. IE was in entry #1 at crosscut #91. Right before the accident, the IE was standing next to the miner man talking, with back against the rib. IE was struck by two pieces of shale. The first piece hit the hard hat knocking it to the ground, second piece struck the IE on top of head resulting in five staples. Rock measured 8" long, 4" wide, 0-3" thick.

THE MINER PINCHED SKIN ON THE PALM OF RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE SLIDE PIPE. THE MINER CUT THE SKIN ON THE PALM OF THE RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

The employee was holding a piece of wood to brace the metal while another employee was hitting in place. The other employee went to swing the sledgehammer getting it caught in the chain fall chains knocking EE off balance causing EE to hit the EE's hand.

There were no special conditions. EE was using a jack and the jack handle came back and hit EE in the mouth.

The employee stepped off the bottom stair onto uneven ground and rolled left ankle. The employee could hear an audible pop and noticed significant swelling, the employee was able to drive themselves to clinic. An x-ray concluded no fracture and employee refused prescription ibuprofen, and was given a walking boot in case needed.

Was changing cutting edge on a bobcat WL130 put EE's hand under bolt to engage in lock when it spun and it cut EE's index and mid fingers. 12 stitches were necessary to fix.

EE was trimming conveyor belt using a utility knife. The belt cut easier than EE expected, resulting in the knife travelling past the conveyor belt and making contact with the EE's leg. The contact resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.

Miner stumbled on a walkway and experienced left shoulder discomfort.

Common carrier departed site MSHA ID site and was on access road using another MSHA ID site equipment to confirm cargo trailer ports on top were sealed. While pulling device to inspect top of trailer, driver injured shoulder. We are reporting this as it was reported to us well after the incident (2/18) and it does not appear to be connected to our operation.

An electrical disruption caused the raise fan stopped working during the shift which is used to supply main vent to the ramp. The employees were unaware and continued to work. Employees began to feel ill and left the area and reported it to supervisors. Employees was transported to Livingston Health care and issued full releases.

An electrical disruption caused the raise fan stopped working during the shift which is used to supply main vent to the ramp. The employees were unaware and continued to work. Employees began to feel ill and left the area and reported it to supervisors. Employees was transported to Livingston Health care and issued full releases.

Notified on 2/25/21 that this employee has been awarded 2.2% PPD award for occupational hearing loss. Employee was enrolled in a Hearing Conservation Program & was properly trained in the use & areas where hearing protection is required. The incident occurred because the employee failed to properly use hearing protection throughout mining career. Employee retired on 4/26/20.

Repetitive motion resulted in epicondylitis (golfers elbow). Employee was having soreness and pain for approx 5 weeks prior to reporting.

Employee had a recordable shift on EE's annuel hearing test greater than 25db in the 2k, 3k and 4k ranges. Employee was sent to audiologist for retest and evaluation.

Company was made aware of a reportable hearing loss in the right ear of employee after an audiologist confirmed on 2/22/2021 and retesting was conducted to confirmed the loss making this an occupational illness.

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

While operating the spotter truck, the driver started having shortness of breath and became nauseated potentially due to the disinfectant spray used in the spotter truck.

Employee was diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel, requiring surgical repair. Surgery on the right wrist has been completed. The left wrist is unscheduled at this time. **Left wrist scheduled for surgery, completed on 03/26/2021.**

Cumulative injury and neck strain running an automatize packaging line over time.

EE called said they thought they had passed out and needed medical attention. ERT Responded and took vitals which were normal. EE was taken to nurse for evaluation. Out of an abundance of caution EE was transferred to ER by Ambulance.

Mine operator was notified approximately 4 hours later of a customer truck driver that slipped and fell on the ground.

Employee was walking to car, slipped and fell. Tweaked ankle/foot/knee & hurt right hand/elbow. *This is not a reportable injury. The employee has only received first aid. I am reporting to avoid citation if the employee does receive more than first aid outside of the 10 day reporting requirement (as advised by an inspector over the phone).

Employee tripped and fell.