Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in January 2022

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in January 2022, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
6
Total incidents
442
Period
January 2022

Top operators this month

  1. 01Nevada Gold Mines LLC17 incidents
  2. 02Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.13 incidents
  3. 03Amrize Cement Inc.9 incidents
  4. 04Pocahontas Coal Company LLC7 incidents
  5. 05Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.7 incidents

All incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Hoist was descending when mantrip went off track due to ice buildup along slope track. The rope had slack when mantrip derailed causing a kink in the rope. Rope was re terminated, and ice removed. No damage to the rails were observed. Ice buildup was due to bad pump and frozen line. Pump was replaced to correct condition.

Accident type, without injuries

There were two entrapped miners on the Sugar Run Elevator at approximately 10:10 PM. There was an issue with the elevator needing reset, which was resolved by a member of mine management. The two EE's were off at 10:50 PM.

Accident type, without injuries

During routine check, ice build up was found on the emergency escape shaft wall. The ice was 1/4 to 6 inches thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Employee became stuck in basket of pole line truck while servicing light fixture shortly after 1PM. A second basket truck was brought in to remove employee from the basket of the inoperable truck. Employee was safely brought down from stranded basket shortly before 2 PM.

Accident type, without injuries

Intake CFM and face velocities required in Skyline's base plan still cannot be acquired. A new lowered intake CFM and face velocity plan was approved from MSHA to continue mining.

Accident type, without injuries

During a routine check Ice buildup ranging from a 1/4 inch to 6 inch thick was found on the shaft wall.

Accident type, without injuries

Material was being mucked out of the left side of the face area. During material removal rock bolts were found in the muck pile from strata weakness in the left side of the heading. 2798 Ramp 02

Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred in the face of the number 5 entry inby spad 3708, involving MMU 004-0 Continuous Miner. The fall area was approximately 10' wide, 15' long and 6' in height. the fall pulled 6 roof bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

On 1/26/22 at approx 1445 hrs, a fall of ground was witnessed by a miner working in the area. Miners were already actively prepping rehab in the area and reported this new ground fall to supervision. The area is already under ""K"" order by MSHA and previously to the find, a backhoe was removed from the area according to the plan.

Accident type, without injuries

Hoist 4703 stopped working after showing multiple faults and was out of service for a time. The source of the faults was investigated and repaired. Hoist returned to service at approximately 11pm

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the No. 1 Section in the 5 Right Cross Cut just inby spad 3173. Fall measured approximately 48'-50' long X 18' Wide X 4' High.

Accident type, without injuries

A 120v control power breaker for the dynamic braking system tripped causing the hoist motor control circuit to drop out.

Accident type, without injuries

A large piece of rock fell on crusher.

Accident type, without injuries

During a routine check it was found the E hoist had a fault. Upon inspection the power lead to the switch was broke off.

Accident type, without injuries

The main breaker in the distribution panel for the control power to the hoist was getting hot and tripping the breaker. upon inspection the leads were found to be loose causing heat which tripped the breaker. leads were tightened and a spare breaker was ordered.

Accident type, without injuries

Enough roof and rib fell in the longwall tailgate that egress off the face was not possible and needed intake air and face velocities could not be acquired. Field office was notified and a low intake CFM and face velocity plan was approved from MSHA to continue mining.

Accident type, without injuries

Electrical fault resulting in the failure of the DC Motor for our Service Hoist.

Accident type, without injuries

Hoistman was conducting pre op hoist checks when the hoist tripped on left brake wear switch. hoistman notifies supervisor and troc, who called safety. The decision was made to evacuate the mine on #1 hoist. The fans were taken down and #1 hoist was prepared to be used when we were notified that #2 hoist was ready to be reset, the hoistman reset the hoist, notified troc at 18:48

Accident type, without injuries

We were using a propane torch to thaw frozen material underneath the cone crusher. The torch was left under the crusher with a small flame overnight and it ignited the conveyor belt causing a fire burning the belt and tires on the chassis.

Accident type, without injuries

Operator entered new silo elevator to access top of silos, elevator stopped after about 4 ft. of travel. Elevator Technician arrived on scene and found that the coupling had disconnected from the gear box. Connection was re-established, elevator tested and placed back into service. No injuries.

Accident type, without injuries

During outage contractor riding in elevator tried to open inside elevator door before reaching landing. This caused the elevator to stop and the rope gripper to engage. Elevator technician arrived on scene released contractor. No injuries reported.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred 1RMS #2 Beltline, XC 16 Entry 7. There was no injury or property damage with this occurrence.

Accident type, without injuries

The #3 left entry was cutting into #2 and the fall happened in the #2 intersection of MMU 001. Approximately 20' x 20' over 4' thick. No personnel injury's associated with this rock fall.

Accident type, without injuries

There was an intermittent control fault and hoist could not be put back in to normal function.

Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROCK FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY FROM SPAD 99+70 TO 101+80 ON THE 2ND NORTH MAINS LEFT RETURN ON THE #3 UNIT. THE FALL HAPPENED INBY THE UNIT TAILPIECE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE ROCK FALL.

Accident type, without injuries

The reset switch had been activated during down time. On start up the hoist would not power up. The reset switch was found activated and was deactivated and hoist powered up and was exercised for two trips up and down the shaft. No interruptions or faults.

Accident type, without injuries

Smoker identified in the North West Pit. No personnel or resources at risk.

Accident type, without injuries

Taken out of service by electrictian by water & ice in pit due to pump freezing up

Accident type, without injuries

There was a drive fault on the production hoist and for it would not set.

Accident type, without injuries

A miner was unable to open the door of the elevator EE was in and was stuck inside for 35 minutes.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator went into alarm for a fault, after further investigation one of the brake pistons was not actuating properly. At that time the elevator was taken out of service and the repairs began to correct the problem.

Accident type, without injuries

A Sandvik haul truck operator noticed flames. EE stopped, activated fire suppression, and called MAYDAY. The mine was evacuated, and 9 employees sought refuge in 3 different mine arc refuge chambers. Both MSHA and the State of Nevada were notified. All those in refuge were safely brought to surface. The haul truck has been brought to surface and is still under a K Order.

Accident type, without injuries

While cutting out the TG during the 5th pass of the day, the roof failed on the LW face, above Shield 175 & 176, resulting in blocking travel off the TG. Mining halted, air readings were taken and notification calls were made, mining resumed under the TG Blockage procedures, with MSHA approval.

Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 11:15 Am during the Routine check on the Emergency Escape hoist, it was found that the hoist would not lower to the mine floor. all employees were evacuated and after trouble shooting it was found to be an electrical issue which was fixed and the hoist was placed back in service.

Accident type, without injuries

Three miners were trapped on Miracle Run Elevator while riding down to the mine. A rope gripper fault caused the elevator to stop. The miners got off at 9:21 AM. An elevator service company inspected the elevator prior to going back in service.

Accident type, without injuries

At approx. 10:00pm on 1/7/2022 an UG mechanic was traveling out of the mine when they discovered the a roof fall @ fault hill. The initial report estimated it to be 6'x4'x2'. Upon investigation it was determined that the roof fall was approximately 25'x 12'x 18/24"" at it's deepest and widest section.

Accident type, without injuries

On January 2nd electrical sub-station (Avista) located 5-6 miles off site had two broken insulators caused by snow off-loading from power lines. January 6th same location Avista sub-station, part of the pole the power crew fixed on January 3rd broke and took out the power lines - this happened the evening of January 6th.

Accident type, without injuries

A 480-volt power cable that was routed through an airlock bulkhead was pinched between the steel frame and the mine back. The cable shorted and a small smolder occurred. The cable was deenergized and the smolder was extinguished upon discovery.

Accident type, without injuries

Hoisting was commencing as normal until the hoist tripped out and ABB had to be called to trouble shoot computer issues remotely.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 74HG LW section 20xc 2-1 Entry.

Accident type, without injuries

The Production hoist had a fault that could not be cleared, making it inoperable. Through diagnostic testing was done remotely by ABB and it was determined that the ethernet card was bad and needed to be replaced.

Accident type, without injuries

Electrical Sub-station located 5-6 miles from mine site (not associated with mine) lost an insulator from snow load and tripped out causing power outage to mine (total property)

Accident type, without injuries

The guard was removed from the ring gear and the cause of the fire was determined to be from oil leaking onto the hot kiln causing the oil to reach flash point and catch fire. The fire was discovered at approx. 5:50 AM during shift change and fire extinguishers were used to control and put out the fire.

Struck against a moving object

Our mixer driver was hauling for Freeport McMoRan at their Morenci mine location, the load was rejected and sent back, driver followed the escort down a hill with a full load, lost brakes and turned the mixer on its driver's side.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was operating a loader at our pit. A co-worker was in a dump truck & was there to get loaded with but was having trouble with the air in the truck. The co-worker radioed to EE to go ahead and load another truck. EE returned from loading another truck and crawled underneath the co-worker's truck without telling the co-worker. The truck then rolled back on top of EE.

Fall from machine

Employee fell from 28 feet. On top of 400 conveyor belt on 5th floor of preparation plant. Fell to 4th floor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was driving on work site when a tree fell off the High Wall into the cab of employee's pickup.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was found in entry 11, caught between the left rib and the horn of the miner.

Struck by falling object

A miner was fatally injured when material fell from the roof of the mine, striking the cab of the front end loader the miner was operating.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying an electric motor to replace a motor that was no longer working. EE felt a strain in groin area. EE reported the incident on 2/25/22 to employer when a hernia became apparent. EE has not missed any work time.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was leaning over pressing stomach against a head pulley drum performing return roller idler inspection, when EE straightened back up miner reports EE heard a pop in EE's stomach. EE was examined at a clinic the next day diagnosed with a umbilical hernia.

Fall from ladders

Employee was using a ladder to build a stopping. EE was carrying block up the ladder and the ladder shifted causing EE to jump and then fall causing injury to EE's shoulder and right side.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to lift a 54 inch roller. When EE did, EE felt a pop in the lower stomach area. EE started missing work on 2/1/22.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was stacking belt structure in a scoop bucket when a roller rolled and caught a thumb between the roller and the scoop bucket.

Fall down stairs

Employee was descending a set of stairs outside the mudbird control room when left foot slipped on ice causing it to slip out from under the employee. The employee's right foot twisted when falling forward. The employee suffered fracture to right leg.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee used fingers to switch on electric breaker. Claimed arm pain later in shift. Employer opposed claim based on facts, investigation and absence of mechanism of injury. In June 2022 DHO ruled allowing arm strain. Employer maintains that injury is not work related and is appealing ruling.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing a conveyor belt (#1A) when upon repositioning themselves they unhooked their safety harness and fell before reattaching to conveyor frame. Fall was from approximately 8 feet resulting in injury. Time of accident was approximately 11:00 a.m. ambulance arrived approximately 11:20 a.m..

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured employee was walking to a pick-up truck parked behind the Prep. Plant Office and slipped on the snow covered ground. Employee fell and landed on right shoulder causing pain & soreness. Off work awaiting further evaluation. Employee has training & experience & did not violate any rules or regulations. Was wearing required PPE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hand loading a valve bank for a U/G roof bolter. When they loaded the valve bank on to the transportation vehicle it shifted causing the employee to strain their back. The employee continued to work until they were taken off work on 03/10/2022 for medical treatment.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Opening fine coal bin, closed the bin. The explosion door blew open and flames came out burning the employees.

Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting the D10 dozer at the end of EE shift. While utilizing steps and per Employee ""3 points of contact"", EE slipped off step located on blade arms, landing on EE's Left Side.

Struck against a moving object

This trainee just received permit and was riding along with our mixer driver for training purposes at the Freeport McMoRan Morenci mine location. The cement load was rejected at the job site and sent back to their batch plant, driver followed an escort down a hill, lost brakes and turned the mixer onto the driver's side.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the U/G production unit when EE tripped and fell to the mine floor injuring their shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee and co-workers had installed a new pump in a outby area of mine. The employees were hanging the 3"" discharge line to the mine roof when the discharge line came off the pump and sprayed water and mud into the face and eyes of the employee after the safety glasses were knocked off. This resulted in a small tear to the retina of the left eye.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fell over I-beam and landed on elbow

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was carrying roof bolts when they stepped on coal and twisted their back.

Struck by falling object

Belt line collapse. MSHA currently investigating.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on icy curb bruising EE's ankle.

Fall from machine

Morning dew, no rain. Cleaning the outside glass windows of 740 cab, fell off as EE started getting down. Nobody witnessed the fall. We went to hospital ER & they admitted EE. Broke left wrist & had surgery Saturday Morning the 29th. Went home from hospital Sunday 30th.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a case of water down to cleaning plant and EE slipped on fresh snow/ice landing directly on back, knocking the wind out of EE. Employee continued to finish out the shift picking rock. On 1/31 EE left work early to seek treatment because still in pain from contusion.

Struck against stationary object

IE was assisting in removing a poly deck screen when they hit a wrist on a beam.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on pulling rail in the 9 West Longwall when EE was struck by a stick of rail in the left ankle, causing a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE OUT OF A RAM CAR WHEN EE TWISTED A KNEE AND THE TIRE STRUCK RIGHT KNEE/ANKLE AND FOOT. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 2-16-22 WHEN SURGERY WAS SCHEDULED FOR 4-11-22.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing a roller when right pinky finger was caught between the roller and belt structure. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking up the stairs normally, to the Dispatch office. Employee heard their right knee pop and felt a sharp pain on the right knee.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving roofing tinwork at ground level on 1/25, 1/26 and 1/27. At some point began feeling pain in their back. Pain became bad enough 1/27/22 that EE then reported it and wanted to be seen for medical treatment.

Struck by flying object

A fully trained miner was running the shearer when the drum threw a rock into the walkway hitting the miner's foot. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Struck by falling object

Employee was moving power cables. Picked up on power cable to release rope hanger. Cable dropped and rope hanger cut left hand. Employee had to have stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A fully trained miner was walking on the track when EE stepped in a hole and twisted EE's knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Struck against a moving object

EE was operating Haul Truck 65 & pre-spotted on the right side of 43 shovel. Shovel operator stated that HT 65 was too far out & at an angle. Shovel operator released the trip & the corner of the dipper door hit the side of the bed. HT operator began to feel sharp pain in back area when this happened. EE was taken off work due to muscle strain.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking backwards dragging a return roller when EE stepped into mud causing EE's foot to get stuck and fall backwards. This resulted in a sprained ankle. The doctor wrote EE out of work.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was on knees cleaning a drill hole. When they stood up and twisted, they said ""I reaggravated a lower back injury that happened in the early 2000's""

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An excavator operator went to swing the boom of the excavator & as the operator swung the boom the bucket came into contact with an 18"" plastic pipe lying next to the excavator, this caused the pipe to move suddenly striking IE on the left side lower leg. IE was transported to a Hospital and had surgery to lower left leg that was fractured.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was pulling rocks off the miner. EE was pulling a small rock for the scrubber inlet. When it slid off the miner it cut the tip of EE's finger. EE did not miss the first day of work until 2/1/2022.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 4 in vacuum hose and felt sharp pain in right arm. Employee was taken for evaluation and it was determined that the tendon between the forearm and bicep had a tear. Employee had surgery to repair.

Struck by powered moving object

Employee was guiding scoop operator in to scoop up a bundle of conveyor belt when the scoop bucket struck the employee's right foot.

Struck by falling object

Sunny day with light winds. 55 degress

Struck by falling object

Handing Mechanic tools over head when a hydraulic block fell on EE's right hand which was on ground.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning out the pre-dump on the bolter. While employee had hand in the pre-dump employee's partner closed it causing a laceration on employee's thumb.

Struck by falling object

There was stockpile of 1/2 materials and were having larger materials getting in stockpile and EE climbed up on stockpile to remove some of the wrong materials. Nearby is a highwall, and a rock, approx 10 inch long 2 inches thick came loose from highwall and fell, hitting EE's arm. No medical tx requested, on day of accident. 1/28/22 we found out EE went to ER for surgery.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking on a grate to return a torch EE was using, EE's feet slipped out from under and EE fell and landed on their buttocks.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped out of their vehicle into a muddy hole. This resulted in the employee falling over and breaking their left leg.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee stepped in a pile of hot material after a choke was cleared and received third degree burns to both of their feet.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee got out of vehicle and attempted to step over a pile of snow and lost footing and fell down. The fall resulted in contusions to knees and chest.

Fall from machine

Employee stated was mounting the 980G Front End Loader (C/N#21105), when EE go to the 2nd step and fell. EE fell backwards landing on left arm causing it to break.

Struck by falling object

The employee and operator were Positioning a steel suction pipe for installation on the dredge. The pipe was about 3 feet off the ground and one end was hitting the excavator cab. The operator tried to help by reaching out the cab front window. EE's jack hooked the down lever, causing the pipe to strike the laborer's left leg

Struck against a moving object

Employee was tramming the #2 scoop thru a set of fly pads in the #7 entry when EE ran over a rock and it bounced EE into the canopy causing EE to hurt back. After an MRI was done it was determined it was found that EE has degenerative disk disorder.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain in EE's right lower back during the task of changing a drill steel. EE states the pain started as EE was placing the broken steel on the rack provided for damaged steels.

Struck by falling object

Was going to hook up the belt trailer to the pickup truck, EE pulled the pin on the wheel that holds up the trailer and it fell onto EE's left foot fracturing two bones. Nothing was wrong with the trailer nor the jack on the trailer both was new.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on the screen side of the feeder (FD-127) to get an impact when EE's right foot slipped on a rock and EE's right foot went under the hopper on the feeder causing a fracture to 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones on EE's right foot and a crush injury to the right foot/ankle/toes. Started losing time on 1/24/2022.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Building wooden cribs in an intersection outby the face. While stacking cribs EE felt sharp pain in lower/mid back. EE went to the ER for x-rays, EE is currently off work awaiting further appointments.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell in employee parking lot. Monday snowstorm had left ice accumulations that were treated and continued to be addressed as temperatures were fluctuating. Parking lot was plowed and treated with salt on Monday and retreated as the week went on. Employee has strained back and return to work date on 1/24/22.

Fall from machine

While attempting to clean the windshield of a haul truck in contradiction of company policy the employee fell to the ground. The fall resulted in a fractured rib and facial bones.

Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling pallets of dust off of a supply trailer using a ratchet strap that was connected to a roof bolt plate by a 1/4 inch clevis. Employee was unhooking the strap when they were struck by a piece of loose rock that fell from the roof.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A repair job completed, a chain was attached to the excavator bucket. The bucket & the chain were on the ground. When the excavator was moved, the employee was standing on the chain as the bucket was swung. Employee was tripped, but did not fall.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING A IT28B DOWN THE BACK ROAD TO MOVE EQUIPMENT. THE EE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HILL, AND THE LOADER WAS GAINING SPEED, GOING TOO FAST TO STOP. THE LOADER CRASHED INTO A BERM BLOCK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee jumped off the pod duster and felt a pain in right hip/leg.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A fully trained miner was going through a mandoor when the door closed on a finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Struck by falling object

On January 19th, 2022 at 8:29 am rocks came off the east highwall striking the employee from approximately 38-42 feet up the highwall. The employee sustained multiple injuries to their head, arm, and leg.

Struck by flying object

While working on the ledge a small rock flew from the use of a hammer.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The area near the primary had the snow plowed off of it the day before in preparation for the work to be performed. Overnight this area had frozen. EE got out of the truck & walked to the back where EE got salt to spread on the walkway. While spreading salt EE slipped on the ice and fell hurting EE's right leg and knee.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a scaling bar tool when the tool slipped and crushed EE's right index finger on the automatic thermal burner frame.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pre-shifting 1N belt and caught hard hat on the mesh and twisted left knee. Employee heard and felt it pop.

Struck by falling object

Employee went to pin curtain back up when an undetected rock fell striking them. The rock pushed head down chin against chest and pushed them back.

Struck by flying object

Injured was changing a conveyor torque shaft on a miner. Another worker was driving a bit insert into the ripper head with a sledge hammer. The hammer slipped out of the worker's hands and traveled more than 10 feet striking the injured in the back of the head and neck. Injured had blunt force trama to head and neck.

Struck against stationary object

Night shift driver of 036 tractor at Davey Branch Mine was starting the engine on the bed treatment rack. EE's right hand came back and struck the container cage, peeling EE's skin off 3/4 to 1 inch across the top of the hand.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice and landed on left side hurting EE's shoulder, elbow and wrist. After further evaluation and an MRI the employee is scheduled for surgery on EE's shoulder.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. was lifting a sheet of screenwire over the canopy of a roofbolter to put on the ATRS. As they were lifting they felt a sharp pain run down their left shoulder. I.E. continued to work until doctor's restrictions took them off on 01-25-2022

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off a drill ladder and twisted their knee causing a sprain.

Struck by falling object

Piece of rib fell over on employee striking EE causing EE to fall to the ground

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee twisted right ankle while exiting Conveyor #5 walkway, stepped to ground and fell.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

A fully trained miner injured a knee when a mantrip hit the mantrip the miner was standing in front of causing it to hit the miner's knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee going under waterline and felt EE's right knee pop.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 1/19/2022 the employee reported to EE's supervisor that during EE's shift on 1/14/2022 EE strained EE's back. The employee was unsure of the time or cause. On 1/24/2022 EE began treatment and given work restrictions that could not be accommodated.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was helping replace drag link on shuttle car. While holding the drag link, the other helper was using a pipe wrench to twist. Wrench slipped off and caught the tip of EE's right index finger between the wrench and drag link. EE went to the ER and was released to come to work the next workday, worked until 01/22/2022 and returned to the doctor and a decision was made for surgery.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using 15"" pliers in the left hand and a 15"" adjustable wrench in the right hand to tighten a thin 3"" nut for a plastic bulk storage tank discharge. When applying downward pressure with the plier, the employee felt pain in the left shoulder. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY ON 4-08-22.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was assisting on installing a flinger duster on a scoop when they needed to clean the lip. Once the lip was cleaned the duster moved and smashed EE's fingers on their left hand.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a forklift with their forks lowered to ground level when they struck a raised section of flooring. The forklift came to halt which cause whiplash type injuries. Employee was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Struck by falling object

Employee had just installed rib and was swinging in for the inside pin when a rock fell out between the rib pins and the coal ribs and striking employee in the right ankle.

Contact with hot objects or substances

While washing out the basement of the prep plant sizer building with a water hose, employee was standing in front of a propane heater. EE didn't realize EE was as close as EE was to the flame. The back of EE's shirt ignited. EE ran outside and laid in a puddle to extinguish the flames.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated while loading the bolter, the 6' bolt hit the bolter breaking EE's left ring finger. After further investigation from Mine Management, it was determined that the injury was due to horseplay not with the employee loading the pinner. The injured employee was a Contractor.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Pancake style safety tee was opened to remove vacuum from a hose being used to dust but clean the upper building of a silo. Cover plate did not have a locking mechanism to hold open. Employee 1 was cutting hose while employee 2 was dragging hose back in. Hose hit safety tee closing plate 3/4 engaging vacuum. Employee 1 had arm caught in hose approximately 45 seconds to one minute.

Struck by flying object

Using an insert puller to remove insert from CM. A pick hammer was placed behind the insert puller to use as a wedge, the pick hammer came out under pressure glanced off another lug and struck employee in the face (under the right eye).

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was closing a leaking water ball valve when the valve assembly disconnected from the mount striking the miner in the forehead.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was uncoupling a water hose from the roto jet when the hose broke free and was still pressurized, causing a stream of water to strike EE in the left eye. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was riding with Blaster to take powder bags to job site when tree fell from High Wall into cab of pickup.

Struck against stationary object

During the bolting cycle the employee had just finished driving a bolt when employee released the air pressure on the jackleg machine to release the leg extension and as employee was lowering the machine, the back of employee's left upper arm made contact with the corner of an installed bolt plate on the rib resulting in a puncture wound to left triceps area of upper arm

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to break a plug loose on a final differential on the 692 excavator, when the plug broke loose the employee felt a sharp pain in the right shoulder.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was operating a SC on the #1 Section. EE stated that EE was in the process of re-hanging the #212 C/M cable that had come unhooked from two roof bolt plates in the #4 Entry at Break 7 intersection. EE stated as EE was in the process of hanging the cable, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left lower back with pain radiating down EE's left leg to EE's ankle

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was unfamiliar with this type of Freight Elevator and while closing the elevator door, smashed EE's ungloved hand between the doors.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the working face to the tool bench when EE tripped and fell to the mine floor catching self with EE's hand and arm, jamming EE's shoulder. This incident occurred on 01/10/2022, employee continued working until 01/20/2022 when EE was taken off work by EE's doctor for treatment.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While winterizing the lime slurry system an EE disconnected the line to clean it out when the system was offline. When the EE disconnected the line, a loose coupling caused the line to come loose prematurely. Residual lime slurry in the hose sprayed onto the EE getting on EE's face. EE immediately flushed EE's eyes with clean water, the burning continued and was brought to ER.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE pulled on hog panel to free it up on the bolter, EE felt a pop in right shoulder.

Struck by powered moving object

EE was walking away from the face area. EE stopped and bent over to get in dinner bucket and was struck by the battery scoop.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While turning to close man door, twisted right knee which resulted in a sprain.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was moving a CM cable when EE felt a strain in EE's back. IE did not seek medical attention until 1-11-22.

Struck by falling object

Employee was turning 4R. EE had loaded approx. 5' out of the cut. EE walked up and placed their hand on the miner to look at the cut. A piece of rock fell from between the bolts and smashed EE's left hand causing a hair line fracture to the hand.

Fall from ladders

IP stated was coming down a ladder and lost footing. Slipped and landed on feet. Reported foot pain.

Contact with hot objects or substances

An operator had fought a discharge plug and spilled hot product on to the ground and the oiler walked through that pile burning the top and sides of feet.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee along with partner were in the process of closing a chute draw bridge, when the employee's partner pulled on the chain to close the draw bridge it pinched the employee's right gloved pinky finger between the draw bridge and the hand rail they had it resting on resulting in a avulsion and fracture to the right pinky finger.

Fall from machine

Slippery Step/ Slipped and fell on buttocks

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was attempting to unthaw a hose from a lube truck. Employee had poured some anti-freeze & conditioner into a reservoir that would be injected into the stopped up hose. The employee did not replace the cap back on the reservoir resulting in the fluid coming in contact with both eyes. The employee was transported to an area hospital and treated.

Struck by flying object

Employee was riding in manbus coming from the section going to the bottom, when a two inch bull hose caught on the rail of the manbus striking employee in face causing laceration and fracture to EE's nose resulting in sutures.

Struck by flying object

Employee was tightening the compression ring on a bearing with a co-worker. The co-worker was using a punch hammer and sledge hammer when a piece of metal broke off of the punch hammer and went into the injured employee's left arm.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was putting miner parts on a pallet when IE felt something pop in lower abdomen. The IE had hernia surgery on 03/09/2022. The employee never missed a day of work from the accident to the surgery.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was receiving help rolling a beam, when it rolled over and EE's left middle finger became caught between the two beams. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

A fully trained miner was hooking up a relay bar on a shield when the miner felt a pop in knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Struck by flying object

A fully trained miner was using a come-a-long when the hook hit them in the lip. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 3 separate occasions, EE slipped on ice and fell.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was crossing the rear skid area of the highwall mining launch vehicle. As employee was crossing in the designated area employee's right foot slipped and resulted in a sprained ankle on right foot.

Struck by falling object

Installing a rock anchor into the tunnel roof. Piece of rock fell from the roof and hit worker in the face, EE fell into the tunnel wall. Co-worker was installing the rock anchor. The worker installing the anchor, heard the injured employee yell. Startled, co-worker dropped the bolt wrench striking the injured employee on the back of their head.

Fall from machine

Nice, but windy. EE said EE sprained ankle when EE fell off dozer.

Fall onto or against objects

Ee rigging a mill liner and it slipped. EE reports pushing self away from the liner when EE slipped and collided with the wall. Seen at Golden Valley, diagnosed with a rib contusion, and put off work pending follow-up on 1/10/22.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was driving underground transportation through a set of metal doors when the doors proceeded to swing shut which came into contact with EE's middle finger that was resting on the framework of the transportation this causing the laceration.

Struck by falling object

IE was drilling a hole, the starter steel got stuck in the top, and when they went to get another steel the starter steel fell from the top. The steel bounced off the drill pod and hit the IE on the forearm/wrist causing a hairline fracture.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just climbed down the ladder on a CAT 777C rock truck. They stepped down on the ground and was still holding on to the handrail and stepped on a rock which rolled out from under foot. This caused them to fall while still holding handrail with left hand, causing a strain/sprain to left shoulder.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating front end loader, EE stopped and was exiting loader on left side. Upon stepping off bottom rung of ladder, EE stepped on a frozen tire rut with EE's right foot and EE's ankle folded over spraining / tearing ligaments in right ankle.

Struck against stationary object

Injured was exiting loading machine to hang a trailing cable and struck head on the loader canopy, resulting in a neck strain. Occurred in 5W #1 entry turning right crosscut #2-3. Employee was wearing required PPE and has training and experience in job.

Struck against a moving object

Driver of haul truck was backing under shovel and was not square to the house. Shovel Operator loaded the haul truck anyway, creating a rocking motion which caused pain in the Driver's back.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was belt splicing when EE reached for the skiver tool by twisting backward to the right, reaching with EE's right hand/arm. Once EE had hold of tool EE realized it was hung on a piece of belting, EE started pulling and jerking to free up the tool when EE heard pop from shoulder and felt pain.

Struck by falling object

The employee was moving/relocating a portable LT130 Metso jaw crusher. The employee was wearing a hard hat. A rock fell off of the top of the machine around the feeder area, which they saw the shadow of and looked up and the rock struck them in the head under hard hat.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While assisting a forklift operator removing block supplies from the supply car, employee placed their hand between 2 lifts of blocks. The blocks being lifted by the forklift shifted on the forks smashing EE's index and middle fingers on the left hand between the blocks.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a rock truck being loaded when a rock unexpectedly flopped out of the loader bucket striking the offside bed railing of the truck bouncing EE around in the cab.

Fall from machine

Getting on 785 Truck, slipped on step and fell on to ground.

Fall from machine

EE was standing on Loader platform. Truck driver said EE was talking to dispatcher, stood there for 60 seconds, began stuttering, then fell backwards off of loader. EE had seizure. Paramedics came and took EE to hospital. EE had a couple broken teeth, stitches on forehead, and continues to be under doctor's care due to seizure.

Fall down stairs

BECAME REPORTABLE ON 3/15/2022 AFTER EMPLOYEE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY & LOST TIME. While stepping down scale office steps, slipped on a patch of ice & fell causing injury to right shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had the boom of the single boom bolter swung to the extreme right. When they rotated the mast, a drill steel, which was longer than the tray, was caught by the mast, and flipped upward, striking the employee in the mouth.

Fall onto or against objects

While moving pieces of drill steel with the Forklift, one of the pieces of steel slid off the side of the forks. The Miner manually slid the steel to remove it and the steel caught the pocket of Miner's coat causing Miner to be dragged to the ground. The Miner struck head on the forks during the fall.

Struck by falling object

Employee was transporting supplies through the mine on a motor, when the supplies caught an air hose hanging against the mine roof. The hose fell and hit the employee in the face. Surgery for a deviated septum on 6/7/22.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was moving a roof bolter from the side controls. As they were walking with the machine they stepped off the end of a rock and felt a strain in the back of their right ankle. Two days later while preparing to go underground the ankle popped and caused them discomfort. Doctors restrictions took them off work on 1-7-2022.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was assisting a roof bolter operator, a bolt slipped from the chuck and struck employee in right side of face. Accident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While completing maintenance activities, miner smashed EE's middle finger between the head of a sledge hammer and the cone crusher body.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a Company Polaris Ranger. When exiting, employee twisted EE's back, causing a strain/sprain to lower back. Employee began losing time from work on 1/4/2022.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured miner was spotting an equipment moving material when EE slipped and fell down.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was unloading belt structure on 10 Left Section. During the process of placing a bedrail along the rib, the employee pinched left hand between the mine rib and the bed rail. This resulted in an injury (laceration) to the left middle finger.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Technician was working block time for customer, and was installing transmission in a 993k loader. Technician was exiting transmission area on the loader when EE's left foot slipped and caused EE's body weight to transfer to left arm. Tech felt pain in the bicep.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping onto the second landing of stairs when coming down from the top of the silos at the dry plant, when EE's knee gave out and caused EE to fall on to the landing when EE stepped onto it. The employees doctor placed EE off of work due to EE's injury.

Struck against stationary object

After lunch, the IE was dismounting dozer to do a walk around inspection. IE was dismounting the push arm of the dozer and stepped on a rock on the push arm step. IE received first aid and transported to Hospital. X-Rays were negative, but MRI results indicate a ruptured ACL.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Investigating how to open the coal bin to clean it out. The explosion door was open then closed. Hot gases came out and burned the employee.

Fall from machine

The crusher operator was climbing down the ladder on the crusher and missed a step and fell 4 1/2' to the ground, fracturing the bone in lower left leg.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was rebuilding a dodge gear box. As the employee turned over the box, it fell on the tip of EE's right hand index finger, crushing the tip. The employee requested only first aid treatment at the time of the injury. The finger continued to bother EE and EE went to the Dr. on 2/10/22 and the diagnosis was a broken bone at the tip of the index finger.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received a cortisone shot to EE's left shoulder on 2/4/22 for an injury that occurred on 1/26/22.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a bar to try to unplug HO-18. It became plugged due to extreme cold weather and frozen chunks of sand. While trying to free the hopper of frozen sand employee strained left shoulder.

Struck by falling object

While attempting to move a piece of curb of a conveyor with a 3/8"" grout chain the hook caught on the conveyor as the piece was being hoisted and the chain became tight and started to lift the conveyor. The operator stopped and placed a hand on the chain as it was being lowered and while the chain was still under tension, it dislodged from the conveyor and hit forearm

Fall from machine

Employee fell from approx 35 feet height despite area being surrounded by guardrails.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to place EE's timecard in the mailbox. EE was walking through snow from the prior night and EE slipped on ice that was covered by the snow. EE suffered a tear of EE's right rotator cuff.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped while descending stairs. Stairs were clean and dry. EE was not carrying anything. Handrail is in place and was used.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Mechanic has cumulative left shoulder trauma following 5 shoulder dislocations initially beginning with a high school football injury which caused a Hills-Sachs deformity. EE was turning a ratchet with the left hand and EE's shoulder slipped out of socket.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing a bucket in the raw elevator, when the bucket was knocked loose the bucket fell as the employee went to catch the bucket it caused right forearm and hand to twist outward feeling pain in right bicep. The employee went to the doctor on 1-28-22 where it was determined that employee had a torn bicep tendon.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was returning to equipment after fueling and tripped on frozen uneven terrain while returning hose and nozzle to pump.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Haul truck driver was walking away from the truck at the tie down when they tripped over a hole/uneven ground. This resulted in the operator twisting their ankle.

Fall from machine

The employee fell while dismounting the 980H Caterpillar Loader. This resulted in a fracture to EE's pelvis and limited mobility in the shoulder.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE tended to pallet while it was being motorized out of palletizer, finger got pinched between pallet and roller, tissue amputation on right hand ring finger

Struck by powered moving object

Foreman was struck by shuttle car when shuttle car left loaded, hitting offside rib causing shuttle car to shift suddenly and striking foreman. Foreman sustained injury to left wrist resulting in fracture of left distal radius.

Struck against stationary object

Ee was walking from the 3893 load center back to the truck. Ee stepped on a rock, it rolled, ee lost balance and caught self. This move caused ee's back to twist and ee felt immediate pain. Ee requested a consultation on 1/25, seen at Golden Health, diagnosed lumbosacral strain, released to restricted duty that site can accommodate.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SCREENS TO REPLACE FOR REPAIR IN THE MEGATEXTES AND FELT A TINGLING IN EE'S BACK. MEDICAL APT. ELECTED TO GO ON 1/21/22.

Fall from ladders

Plant operator fell from height of 12-13 ft while clearing ice/snow from a storage bin & suffered a broken hip requiring surgical repair with metal plate and screws, anticipated 12 weeks of missed work recovery. Expect full recovery with no disability. EE disregarded foreman's instructions not to enter bin, used a rope not a harness, had no second person, ice/snow slip hazard.

Struck by falling object

Two employees were carrying a roof bolter axle from the surface supply area into the motor barn. The injured employee laid their end of the axle on the fender of a personnel carrier. The axle fell off of the carrier and landed on the employee's left foot resulting in a broken left big toe.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in sample prep cleaning out a reject chute. EE stepped back, leg slipped, and they felt a pop in knee. Seen at medical on 1/17/22, diagnosed with knee pain and instability, released to restricted duty, no prolonged standing and no stairs.

Struck against stationary object

Miner was changing guarding on crusher when miner stepped backwards and stepped on another guard lying on the ground. This resulted in miner twisting an ankle. Miner was placed in a removable boot from medical and placed off work until Jan 18th, 2022.

Fall from machine

The employee was standing on a railing to unclog a discharge line, when EE lost EE's balance and stepped down hard on EE's left heel causing a fracture to EE's heel.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 1/14/22 EE experienced first aid injuries when EE fell through a catwalk. On 6/15 EE had EE's shoulders medically checked. EE was released to full-duty and light physical therapy. On 8/15 EE was still having discomfort, a MRI showed a slight tear in both shoulders. EE had surgery on EE's right shoulder on 10/10/22.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE SECTION WHEN EE FELT A POP AND PAIN IN RIGHT ANKLE. EE CONTINUED TO WORK REGULAR DUTIES UNTIL THE DATE OF SURGERY ON 6/3/2022.

Fall from machine

Employee was performing a pre-trip inspection on EE's trackhoe, as EE was stepping down EE missed the track and fell backwards off the equipment landing on a concrete pad. Struck EE's head and back. Non-displaced fracture at L2-L4 right transverse process. Employee was taken off work at this time, estimated four weeks.

Struck by falling object

Employee was operating drill and rock broke off and hit right hand.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was descending catwalk, slipped upon exiting to the ground, hit right hand on railing. Catwalk was clear of debris and snow and ice. Temperatures 10 degrees, possible residual snow on boots caused slip. Employee went to ER, it was determined no broken bones, but to follow up with orthopedic.

Fall from ladders

Teammate was ascending ladder to gain access to wind-box. according to teammate EE's foot slipped ladder slid causing teammate to fall. In the process of falling teammate instinctively used right hand to lessen impact, as a result teammate sustained a fracture to right wrist - diagnosis made 01/18/2022

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cable bolting in the 11th North section. EE was pushing the drill steel into the hole and bottomed out the hole. The drill steel bowed out and broke and hit EE on the left side of their face resulting in a laceration and a fractured left cheek bone.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was pulling a hydro bag out of its storage rack. Employee's left hand lost grip and slid across the far edge of the hydro bag, causing laceration on lower left wrist. Approximately 15 stitches were applied. Is referred to hand surgeon due to tendon damage. Lost time injury.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was clearing material from clogged pipe for blower #1 and strained lower right side of back.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a pipe wrench to loosen bolt to remove valve at plant. Employee was stood on cat walk, valve was at chest level. Wrench slipped and employee lost balance and hit back on handrail causing a fracture to the right wing of the lower vertebra.

Struck against a moving object

The IE was heading back into the mine and failed to lower the bed on a Cat Articulated Haul Truck. The bed of the truck struck an I Beam support stopping the truck, causing the cab to roll on its side. The IE was wearing a seatbelt.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in stockpile area, slipped on ice covered with dust falling and striking right shoulder on ground. After continued pain in shoulder EE was sent for evaluation on 1/31/2022, MRI revealed torn rotator cuff in right shoulder. Injury became reportable on 2/18/2022 when surgery was performed to repair torn rotator cuff in right shoulder.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ICE when stepping off of scaffolding and hurt back.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

An operator was placing dunnage in a rail car. The operator exited the railcar and went down the pellet ramp to retrieve more cardboard. Operator was maintaining 3-point contact until EE needed both hands to grab the dunnage.  At this time, EE's foot slipped and EE fell.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

An employee was attempting to bend a roof bolt and sprained wrist in the process. Employee continued to work on light duty for the next 3 days and then began missing work on 1/12/2022.

Struck by falling object

A dry plant employee had gone to the head box of bucket elevator 175A to clear an obstruction. When completed the employee had leaned the shovel against the hand rail and started to descend down. Upon starting the bucket elevator the shovel had fallen and struck another dry plant employee on the head. This resulted in a light concussion. Dr. had ordered one day off for recovery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was flying a bin down from charging SAG mill, coming down the second flight of stairs to the bottom floor, the EE's left ankle gave out causing EE to fall on the last step to a small landing. EE was holding hand rail with one hand and had crane remote in the other. Diagnosed with inversion sprain, released to light duty.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner attempted to remove a shovel that was frozen in the back (bed) of a pick-up truck.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning up spillage, pushing a wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow started to tip over. Employee tried to prevent the tip over by grabbing one handle with both hands. The handle went between EE's fingers causing a fracture of the middle finger on EE's right hand.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving company truck (Ford F150) and veered off a paved road and hit a concrete barrier causing airbags to deploy striking face and chest. Employee sustained a cracked sternum and broken nose.

Fall onto or against objects

Injured was setting the miner over. While walking backwards EE lost balance and fell. A rock struck EE's face and caused a laceration. Injured also strained ACL on right leg.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was moving an approximately 65 lb. transfer pump, that was placed on a wooden pallet. The pallet was placed on the forks of a forklift. While stopped, the pump shifted, slipped off of the pallet and onto the forks, smashing the employee's right middle finger between the pump and one of the forks. Injury was not due to a training or compliance issue.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While changing an elevated belt that was on the ground in below freezing temperatures, EE stepped on the belt to manually pull the belt which caused the EE to slip. EE complained of left shoulder pain from the fall. EE was told prior to the fall to use a skid stir for the particular task.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Winter Weather, While walking the victim slipped on patch of ice causing injury to right shoulder.

Fall onto or against objects

The employee lost balance while working on a crusher and while reaching for lifting eye to catch themselves they lacerated their left palm.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to shuttle car when employee tripped and fell into the car causing employee to hit right hand against the car resulting in a hair line fracture.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee had reset an oil heater and was checking the pressure when it ignited and the flame flashed out the inspection port. This flash caused first degree burns to employee's cheeks and nose. Employee was given restricted duty for three days.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing cleanup work when EE tripped on an air hose and twisted EE's ankle.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Lab technician was rolling a sample mill out of the grinder in the lab when they pulled a muscle in their back.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

A production utilityman was cleaning the walkway along the lime/gypsum conveyor belt. While cleaning the walkway, they slipped on material and fell onto elbow causing a laceration requiring 4 stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing bolts in the No. 9 heading. EE had put bolt and glue in hole and was holding the bolt with EE's right hand while starting it in the hole. Once bolt was in about 1' the bolt hung up/jumped and popped out of chuck striking the EE on the hand.

Struck against a moving object

On 1/28/22 a Ready mix concrete truck descended down a 10% grade mine road when the brakes of the truck became compromised. The driver lost control and the truck tipped over. IE was a passenger in training and suffered a broken leg in the accident.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using torch cutting bolts off and burned through glove in turn burning left index and middle fingers.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Steel plate slid out of one of the plate clamps then slid out of the other. The plate then struck EE's hand pushing it into a metal saw horse causing damage to two fingers on EE's right hand. EE was sent via ambulance to ER for treatment - xrays determined both fingers were fractured.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee stepped off the bus at Phoenix mine site parking lot. EE's ankle turned and EE felt immediate pain. Seen at Golden Valley, xrays being reviewed. Ee released to restricted duty and referred for an orthopedic consult.

Struck against stationary object

Maint. employee struck shin on concrete ledge on 1/27/22. Employee had pain off/on for next few months until outage treated with OTC meds/ice. Outage employee walked/climbed stairs a lot, pain still there. MRI on 4/1/22 showed tear in patellar tendon, PT prescribed.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee parked the 740 Cat Haul Truck on uneven ground. The Employee left the cab to perform some tasks by the wash plant. When getting back into the 740 Haul truck, the step was higher than normal because uneven ground under the ladder, and as EE climbed onto the trucks ladder, EE pulled a muscle in their left leg.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking on a flat surface, miner twisted left ankle causing a potential foot fracture.

Fall from ladders

Employee was standing on a two step ladder, using air gun to clean off coal dust off the prep hood. As the employee was stepping down from second to the first step, right foot missed the first step causing employee to fall. The employee reached right hand out to break the fall causing a hair line fracture to wrist.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was attempting to flip crusher head nut on table when the nut slipped off the table grabbing the arm and straining forearm.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

An employee was conducting clean up at the liners when the employee went to lift a motor. EE began to feel some pain and discomfort in EE's back later that day. EE was taken to the clinic and was issued restrictions for muscle strain.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CAUGHT BETWEEN CRANE TROLLEY AND I-BEAM. EE RELEASED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO RESTRCTED DUTY. TREATMENT ONGOING AT THIS TIME.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing a screen from the 3 division shaker with the help of another individual when employee felt pain in the middle of back. Employee is currently out of work until released by the physician.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was loading anfo into holes on the face when they stepped backwards causing a strain to their L knee.

Fall onto or against objects

Fell forward going down haul truck ladder tried to support self with arm.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was tightening conveyor belt. As they were climbing down off of the work area the employee's hammer loop on employee's pants caught one of the bolts, knocking them off balance, and causing them to land on their right leg funny resulting in a non-displaced fracture. Reportable on 2/1/22.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt pain in the right arm while jack hammering in plant 3 raw mill.

Fall from machine

Maintenance technician dismounting DT4 dozer with hose in hand, technician's hand then foot slipped causing the technician to fall approximately 5ft from the track to the ground, landing on the back.

Struck against stationary object

Employee incorrectly placed an empty bag on bagging machine and reached to attempt to straighten bag when their left thumb impacted metal clamp causing laceration to left thumb. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with a laceration without foreign body of left hand.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee at the leaching pad was whipping drip lines when they felt pain in their left shoulder and rip cage area.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ice on ground after snow storm and thaw/freeze. Worker was walking to pick up truck and fell. As EE was falling EE tried to put arm out to catch self which caused a Humerus fracture to right arm.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After getting down from a loader, employee tripped over a rock in the mud and sustained injuries to EE's ankle.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported back pain, unable to stand upright when resuming work after lunch. Muscle strain or sprain suspected by medical review. Restricted duty recommended.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating 982 CAT Loader at the South Plant when EE went to get a load of concrete sand to load a customer truck EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Operator was wearing seatbelt when incident occurred.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 1/19/22 while attempting to ascend truck, employee placed one foot on ladder, planted other foot, slipped on ice. EE then reached and grabbed hold of railing to prevent fall and hurt left shoulder area. Two weeks later EE's left shoulder/neck area was still sore. 2/02/22 EE was taken to Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed w/muscle strain.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was at the fuel station fueling the bobcat. EE caught EE's foot on the fuel hose which caused EE to trip and fall on EE's wrist.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was at the middle of the bolter when the bolter moved up catching the tip of their steel toe boot under the tire resulting in the right big toe being sore. Employee worked 4 days shorter shifts.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Drill Operator reached up to put water truck hose back up on the reel and heard a pop in their shoulder.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was helping extract a sheared off lead anode from a EW cell. EE was pulling anode from below floor level with a hook when they felt their left shoulder pop and then had pain and numbness in fingertips. Seen at medical and diagnosed with a shoulder strain. Released to restricted duty that site can accommodate.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on an elevated platform to open a valve, employee was standing in an awkward position while attempting to open the valve when employee felt a pain in r shoulder.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was bending a roof bolt when EE felt a pain in EE's lower back resulting in EE working shorter hours for 5 days.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Employee was performing maintenance tasks on a wash plant. EE went to kneel and EE's right knee contacted a grinder that was plugged-in and lying on the platform. The grinder came on causing it to tear through EE's coveralls and cause a laceration to the knee requiring stitches. The grinder was checked immediately and was in proper working order.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had been working on the dryer kiln and noticed a pain in EE's right wrist at the end of shift. EE was evaluated by a doctor and placed on a temporary 10 pound lifting restriction. EE was unsure of an exact activity that caused the incident.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was leaving ready line area at the end of shift to get on the van. Employee was looking in a straight direction and did not notice the parking ditch. Employee made a step into the parking ditch unevenly and sprained left ankle. Employee hobbled over to the van for assistance to have co-worker call supervisor. Employee was wearing a good traction boot.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was lowering power cable standards at the mine view. The winch was hung up not allowing the cables to come down to the ground. EE tried to manually move/rotate the winch by hand when the winch released causing the EE's gloves to get caught in outside gear. Resulted in right middle and ring finger getting pinched in the spool/gear.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two employees were carrying a pump screw to place in a box. One end slipped out of an employee's hands causing the other end to fall while the other employee still held it. This resulted in a smashed finger between the wooden box and pump screw.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Team members were picking up a sand screw equipment off a trailer with a crane. One of the rear rigging legs was hung up on a bolt/stud. Team member went to correct the rigging. As EE's hand got near the chain it released tension, taking EE's hand with it towards the sand screw frame rail, pinning it between the chain and the frame. Tip of right index finger was fractured.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Maint tech injured shoulder while lifting a bucket onto a bucket elevator. Injury was treated with first aid (ice, otc) until 2/23/2022 when physical therapy was prescribed.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

An employee was walking at ground level and stepped in a 6 inch x 6 inch hole with left foot. This caused EE's right leg to slide out from under EE putting pressure on the left leg. When EE was trying to get up, EE heard a pop and felt their left leg give out. The ground conditions in this area were wet and muddy.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working in Batch when EE's lower leg was splashed with caustic. Left untreated, has developed into a severe burn requiring significant treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Person was reloading staple gun. When returning to operations they pressed the trigger and put a staple into hand.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping change feeder chains in the course ore feeders and pinched the tip of left pinky resulting in 2 stitches. Employee was placed on restricted duty until wound heals.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assigned to do an area inspection at the crusher. The employee claimed that when they exited the pickup they slipped on some mud and ice. Employee didn't notice anything wrong with the knee until 2 days later when they reported it to a supervisor. Employee requested to be seen by a physician and was put on restrictions for a strained knee.

Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a belly pan from a dozer. As employee removed the last bolt the pan fell on employee's right hand. Laceration and contusion to right hand required stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were removing and reinstalling a tail pulley bearing on a conveyor. There was no triggering incident or acute pain/injury, but one of the employees felt increasing pain in their left shoulder later that night and reported it to their Site Manager the next morning.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting an acetylene bottle into the back of a pickup when EE felt pain in left shoulder. EE was taken to the clinic for a medical examination. EE was released for restricted duty on 01/11/2022.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

ee bent over to pick up a 50 pound bag of shot powder & felt lower back pain. The pain continued to gradually get worse over the next few days.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was moving equipment on the grind line when EE stepped on a piece of uni-strut, causing their ankle to roll.

Struck against stationary object

An employee was working under the B Cell line when they bent over to walk under a crossbar. As they stood up, they ran into it causing their hardhat, face shield and glasses to smash into their nose causing a laceration.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While using pneumatic impact wench to remove nuts/bolts from crusher base, 2 fingers were smashed between handle of impact wrench and metal frame.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking out of the wash house when EE slipped and fell on the ice landing on right side.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Water around area where accident occurred and grate was missing.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee was cleaning out carbon screen discharge chute. Another pipe ""y'd"" into drop pipe off chute. Ee pushed on the pipe while ee's hand was on the handrail. The line came apart and landed on ee's thumb. Xrays negative for fracture, laceration required stitches. Ee released to restricted duty.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states: while walking along a concrete walkway leading to W3801 tunnel EE slipped on a patch of ice. EE didn't fall to the ground. EE caught self with EE's left hand holding onto the handrail hurting EE's left elbow. Doctor diagnosed EE with an elbow strain. This became reportable on 6/16/22 when professional medical treatment was needed.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 employees were moving a water pump down the coal tunnel on a sled. Injured employee was above and holding onto pump with left hand and railing with right hand. While moving downhill, the employee's right arm extended backwards and employee felt a popping in forearm. Diagnosed with torn bicep and placed on restricted work duties.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator of Loader sustained injury to left shoulder while loading haul truck due to steering being stiff.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting 3x10 lagging with a pneumatic chainsaw employee lost EE's footing allowing saw to make contact with EE's left leg causing a laceration that required sutures.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 1/8/2022, EE was wrapped up in a rotating hose after trying to straighten the hose out without de-energizing the equipment or placing controls into neutral. EE was treated for a dislocated elbow. EE received prescriptions from the facility. EE was released on light duty restriction until 3/24/2022. Final disposition information to be provided on 10/5/2022.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

When employee stepped to ground getting off loader they lost balance and fell on their side.

Flash burns (welding)

Employee changed head/body position resulting in sensor on welding hood becoming blocked by a beam causing the shield to clear while employee was welding resulting in arc/welders flash.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking away from the scraper, slipped on snow causing their right leg and knee to buckle.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee in light vehicle driving from pit to mine shop got out of the vehicle to remove a rock out of the roadway, which caused back pain that increased after they began running equipment a short time later.

Struck by falling object

Miner was walking out of a doorway carrying a part the EE was going to do repairs on, when EE slipped on some ice. Slipping on the ice caused EE to fall to the ground and drop the part EE was carrying on EE's right ring finger.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE pinched EE's left middle finger while working inside of an aerial lift.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was replacing the guarding on the top of BE307 and when they picked up a 5 gallon bucket and turned to walk back to the man lift. Employee stepped on a race from one of the bearings that had been replaced and fell hitting right leg on some guarding.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helping to replace the guide roller on trommel screen when it slipped and impacted EE's left hand.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a 4' x 5' screen cloth to the elevated shaker screen. When the employee released the screen cloth, it moved as it settled into place, causing EE's hand to move with the screen as it settled into place. This caused the sheet metal web attached to the screen cloth to cut the outside palm of EE's hand.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped down from low boy semi-trailer onto muddy ground. Foot slipped and twisted right knee awkwardly. Had pain the next day and went to clinic. Right knee sprain.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a welding machine by the trailer hitch and pinched right pinky finger between the tongue and a wall.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee wearing leather gloves was sliding a piece of cut 1 1/4"" plate on the cutting table when the plate dropped down pinching the tip of the right middle finger between the cutting table and steel plate resulting in a closed fracture.

Struck against a moving object

Forklift operator was loading a contract van truck and they had a miscommunication and the driver started to reposition the truck by pulling forward at the same time the operator was returning to start loading. The forklift did not fully enter the truck and the rear tires of the forklift did not make it into the trailer causing a jolt to the operator and a sore back.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting cutter bar teeth on a balling drum. While working the the balling drum, the employee stepped into the opening of the scroll and fell, twisting their left knee.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was retrieving a piece of plastic hose that was below a catwalk on the roof of the building. EE used a broom to retrieve the hose. While pulling the hose over the guardrail of the catwalk towards self with right hand, frozen material shifted within the hose pulling EE's right wrist outward causing sharp pain. EE was diagnosed with a strained wrist.

Struck against a moving object

An employee was sitting in the buddy seat of a Cat 777 haul truck while training a new employee. The haul truck driver reversed under the bucket of a 993K loader. A tooth on the bucket of the loader contacted the haul truck, causing it to rock. This motion aggravated the trainer's back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was operating a fork truck, emptying coal dumpsters into the waste pile next to the Glass Stone Plant. As the employee stepped out of the fork truck to dump the dumpster, EE twisted knee. After twisting their knee, the employee realized that the ground was uneven due to frozen material. The employee was taken to Occ Med and received an x-ray.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that right foot became stuck in the mud on Monday, January 3, 2022. When employee attempted to remove foot from the mud, employee twisted right knee. This has been a first aid only injury until 03-01-2022. On this date, an orthopedic surgeon placed employee on restricted duty, changing injury status.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

An ee was switching lime pots & left a drain valve open. This caused the lime to spill out & fill the spill pad. The EE had a hole in boot & lime got into the boot & made contact with EE's foot. The lime caused multiple burns to the foot. EE was issued restrictions.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a small sledge hammer to beat material out of bin bottom. At times, employee was swinging in a back handed manner. Felt muscle soreness later in shift. Monday evening employee was feeling numbness/tingling in fingers and zingers in left arm originating at the elbow. Employee was seen by physician and placed on modified work duties.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fel1 after stepping in a sample hole causing a sprain on their right wrist and ankle.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was handling, carrying and using cardox tubes throughout the shift to clean the tower. Began to feel pain in EE's upper back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was walking back to the cab from the back of the truck and stepped into a pothole. The driver could not see the hole as there was standing water covering it.

Struck against a moving object

IE was operating a dozer when the blade caught a buried pinnacle and jerked the machine, causing them to cut their head on an overhead vent. IE was wearing a seatbelt.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was manually adding an HM38 drill rod to the shank. EE knocked it against the drill to remove mud in the end and smashed the right ring finger between the drill rod and the drill resulting in a fractured fingertip (tuft) and open wound.

Struck by powered moving object

Employee was looking for a pry bar and a Lab tech running the 4x4 mule struck the employee.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While installing a new junction box for the #2 cooler fan, employee felt pain in right shoulder. Employee felt pain on 1/29, while working with supervisor, but did not report injury until 1/31. EE did not seek medical attention until 2/4/22.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee received a small fracture in the tip of the ring finger on the right hand when helping unload an empty folding core bin. The finger tip was caught in the folding door of the bin.

Struck by flying object

On 1/29/22, an employee was pulling apart piping in the dry plant. Sand landed/hit the employee's face while using an impact drill to remove bolts from a flange.

Struck by flying object

Employee is a welder, EE was doing normal repair work, grinding, torching and welding. EE thought EE had dirt in right eye, we had wind and dirty conditions. EE was wearing eye protection at all times. Went to weekend Urgent care and had steel removed from eye.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was clearing rocks from a plate that had fallen onto the crusher. As they removed a rock to clear the shackle hole, a 8"" rock rolled down from the pile and struck the EE on the right ring finger. This caused a fracture to the tip of the ring finger. EE was seen and released to full duty at the ER. EE was given a splint. No other treatment was ordered.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking on the sidewalk and slipped on ice, hurt their ankle.

Struck by flying object

Employee was using a 4 pound hammer trying to take link off the conveyor chain of the continuous miner when a small piece of metal broke loose from the link and penetrated EE's right leg approx. 2"" above the knee.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing cutting edges, employee was holding down the head side of bolt (which is flat) and using an impact gun to loosen nut. Bolt came loose and came up causing it to spin and cut through leather glove and into the side of the palm of EE's left hand.

Struck by falling object

The employee opened the door to the cooler and dust went under EE's safety glasses causing eye irritation in the left eye

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE moving stone on splitter, stone slipped, laceration to finger.

Struck against stationary object

While working in the Air Separator (GSAS-01) at the Grinding Mill, a maintenance EE's hands slipped of a Whizzer bar EE was removing. There was a sharp piece of metal protruding which lacerated the EE's right thumb between the 2 knuckles. EE received 4 stitches to their thumb.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped getting into cab and fell with hands forward into cab. Employees right hand middle finger contacted cab floor first and dislocated to the right.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was working on repairs when a piece of metal slipped from EE's hand and lacerated forefinger on right hand.

Struck by falling object

EE stated that EE bent over to pick up solid block off the floor when a row of block dislodged from the mine roof, two of the blocks struck EE, one on lower back and the other on right wrist, causing a laceration. EE was transported to the surface, where EE took an ambulance to a medical center and received 5 sutures to close the wound on wrist.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a 6"" grinder with a zip cutting wheel to cut a 6"" channel iron. The grinder handle was removed to allow getting the grinder into a tight space. As employee was cutting the channel iron, the grinder kicked back and the wheel struck the employee's left hand cutting through work glove and causing laceration to left ring finger.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee pinched the pad of their right finger when installing a clamp for the for 4B Filter.

Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning inside of the PLV; they looked up towards the top of the hole when the atmospheric vent blew some sort of material in their eye.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Mechanic was loosing an axle u-bolt using a wrench and breaker bar. While pulling wrench they felt a pop in their arm.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operator was changing between equipment, the employee's right eye began to feel irritated. EE was seen by Rescue and sent to ER for further evaluation. The operator received prescription treatment.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Icy conditions. Was getting the plants ready to start up and slipped on some black ice and fell. Asked EE if EE wanted to go to see a doctor and said EE was fine. Next day said EE's back was sore and we sent EE to see a doctor

Fall onto or against objects

Ee slipped on berm and fell, striking hand on rock. Seen at ER, diagnosed with laceration to the left hand. Sutures needed to close the wound. Ee released to full duty.

Struck by falling object

Ee was holding a piece of pipe in place for a mechanic when a piece of carbon fell into ee's eye. Ee continued to work and did not report the incident. The next day, 1/23, ee felt pain in the eye and reported the incident. Seen at the ER, given an exam and prescribed eyedrops for inflammation. Released to full duty.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was bolting. When second steel added to steel already in roof. Injured did not get second steel seated into drill chuck. When up pressure was applied, drill steel slipped off side of chuck striking injured in the rt index finger. Injured continued to work until 1/27/22 when EE was taken to Broaddus Hosp for an x-ray and showed avulsion fracture.

Struck by falling object

Injured employee was setting in the dinner hole outby the 7 North Mains CM Section eating lunch. A piece of head coal fell from between roof channels and struck their hard hat, knocking it off. As they were reaching for the hat another piece of coal fell and struck their head causing small cuts/abrasions and one cut requiring 1 suture.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was utilizing a 4 yard mucker to tram muck down a ramp. The mucker contacted the rib with the cab of the mucker. The impacted caused the employee to strike head on cab resulting in a laceration to left side. Employee was evaluated at a clinic and required 4 staples to close laceration and issued a full release.

Struck by flying object

Haul truck operator was draining air tanks at start of shift. The air created a plume of dust. Some of the dust got into their eye causing irritation.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pry bar to dislodge a rock in the tail pulley of a conveyor. After the rock was dislodged and employee was sliding out the pry bar, their hand struck a rock and resulted in laceration of their finger.

Struck by flying object

EE was assisting with the installation of a pulley on the surface refuse belt. The pulley became bound up and a telehandler was being used to maneuver the pulley as to align the bolt holes. The pulley broke loose from the bolt that had been installed and shifted, striking the EE in the face.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE just finished loading empty metal block skids on a rail flatcar and had placed a half of a hollow block on the car to get the forks out from under. EE brought the scoop back in to raise the skids to remove the blocks. EE reached in to remove the block and the skids slid off the forks smashing EE's rt. middle finger between the skid and block.

Struck by falling object

Bruised foot

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When employee was getting back into their equipment (Dozer 14), the tip of the right index finger was smashed in the cab door, resulting in stitches.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Descending stairs to retrieve tools. Both hands were on the handrails and EE slipped, caught self but EE's left hand got caught on the handrail upright. EE's left ring finger was fractured right at the top of the hand.

Fall onto or against objects

On 01/19/2022, EE was removing a plate under the crusher to clean it out due to crusher backing up with material. After removing all the bolts, the plate spilled open with material hitting EE in the chest. With the force of the material coming out of the crusher EE fell backwards landing against the wall of the clean out hole on EE's right arm and shoulder.

Struck by flying object

The worker was using an air-powered chipping hammer to take out mixing plates at the asphalt plant. While the worker was performing EE's task a piece of debris flew into EE's right nostril and made EE's nosebleed. The worker was taken to Waterfront Urgent Care to get EE's nose cauterized to stop the bleeding.

Struck by falling object

Employee setting up to bolt, put section of wire screen in the back using a mickey bolt tapped in by hand & other end was held up by a scaling bar. EE bent over to get 2nd mickey as EE stood up 1st mickey fell out allowing screen to fall contacting EE's face resulting in laceration to right eyebrow & cheek, sutures required. Full work release issued making this medical reportable.

Struck against stationary object

While working on Mack water truck IW put a flashlight in mouth to free up their hands. IW did not crouch down low enough and the flashlight pinned against the fender well prying upwards on the flashlight and downwards on EE's tooth. EE immediately felt a pop and piece of the tooth chipped off the back side of the lower left front tooth.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a sling from a 67"" long piece of 10"" rubber lined pipe. The pipe was near a spare finisher drum. The employee was pulling on the sling and the pipe started to roll towards the magnetic drum. The magnetic drum pulled the pipe to it, pinching employee's right middle finger between two objects.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was checking the silicate level in one of the tankers when the wind blew the opened tanker lid closed on the the employee's left thumb. X-rays revealed a small fracture. Employee was wearing metacarpal gloves at the time of the incident.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to close a compressed air valve with a 12' scaling bar. The employee lost grip on the bar and it slipped out of employee's hands, striking employee in the face causing a fractured tooth.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to set a 75# rock in between granite slab and the quarry wall. The rock slipped and right ring finger tip got caught between the rock and granite slab. Contusion to end of right ring finger. X-ray showed displaced fracture, pressure needed to be relieved from fingertip. Employee returned to work, no lost time.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had been arc gouging during shift. When EE got home and laid down for the night EE noticed right eye was tearing and hurting. EE was unable to identify any specific event that led to the injury. EE went to an ophthalmologist where two foreign bodies were removed, EE had a corneal abrasion and was prescribed an antibiotic.

Struck by falling object

Employee was clearing rock out of the walkway of the longwall. While they were performing the task, a rock fell from on top of a shield and made contact with hardhat then landed on right thumb, causing it to be fractured.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dismounting blade and slipped on the ice catching self with left hand, causing pain and swelling in the left wrist. Employee sought medical attention on 1/15/2022 where there was suspicion of a non-displaced possible fracture. Employee sought a second medical opinion on 1/25/2022 and the left wrist was immobilized with a cast.

Struck by flying object

Employee was in the area where a bolt machine axle was being beaten out of the machine with a hammer. A small shard of metal broke from axle hub and struck the employee in the right forehead.

Struck by flying object

While removing a filter the wrench slipped off and struck employee on the lower lip causing a laceration resulting in the employee receiving 3 stitches

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While opening the front gate the associate inserted a bolt with washer used to keep the gate from swinging shut. Before the bolt was inserted completely, the gate sprung backwards pinching the associates finger between the gate and the washer on the bolt causing a laceration to one finger that required stitches.

Struck by flying object

Individuals hand slid off of the handle while using the belt splice scissors. Which caused the handle to strike the employee on the eye brow causing a laceration. This resulted in stitches.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was turning shuttle car into the face of #1 entry. The sleeve of their jacket was just over the side of the operators deck. The sleeve was caught between the car and the coal rib pulling arm in enough to cause a laceration. The laceration required stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut by sharp metal pipe. The crew was installing a safety mid-rail on a walkway when the associate was struck by the sharp end of a 1 1/4 pipe. The Pipe contacted the right hand between the thumb and index finger causing a laceration the injury required other than first aid.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was involved with the removal of an articulation jack on a machine. Employee was holding the the pin removal hammer while another employee was hitting it with a sledge hammer. The sledge hammer glanced off the pin hammer striking employee's finger, resulting in a fracture to that finger.

Struck against stationary object

While repairing a fender in the shop, EE missed the fender while breaking it loose with the sledgehammer which caused EE's hand to strike the fender. This caused an injury to EE's left pinky nail.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Contractor employee was removing bolts for breaker and the load shifted, pinching EE's right index finger.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cutting belting for back flaps for feed ends of screen. Employee had the belting on the ground cutting, while on knees the utility knife slipped from the rubber, causing small laceration to inner left side of right knee.

Struck by falling object

Bolter operator was pushing the end of a mat up to wire it in place so a bolt could be installed. Operator was pushing up with their head while wiring. The mat slipped off operator's hardhat and fell striking the operator. This caused a 1 1/2 inch laceration that required 3 stitches.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning around the tail roller of an air conveyor and caused injury to hand.

Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning up around Kiln back spill hopper. Material falling to floor got behind EE's safety glasses and created irritation in and around EE's eyes. EE rubbed eyes with EE's hands, later infection appeared specifically around EE's right eye. EE sought medical attention at Macon Occupational and was referred to Georgia Eye Care Center, who prescribed an oral antibiotic.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE stated that EE was in the process of installing Roof Bolts in the #5 Left entry at 37 brk on the #1 working section. During the process of installing the corner bolts, EE stated EE's glove on EE's left hand got caught between the bolt lip and the chuck causing EE's left hand to wrap around the bolt EE was installing, dislocating EE's left middle finger.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a rail mounted personnel carrier underground when it collided with an 15 ton locomotive near No. 5 Head.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was pulling on a strap that was wrapped around a cribbing block supporting the belly pan of a piece of equipment.

Struck by falling object

A mechanic in a truck bay was tightening a tag axle on a mixer truck when a flake of debris fell behind the mechanic's safety glasses and into right eye. Employee sought medical care to remove the debris from right eye and took one day off to recuperate from conjunctivitis.

Fall from machine

01/11- Mechanic was descending the drill ladder when the last step broke on the welding causing the mechanic to fall landing on both feet. 01/19 - Mechanic was referred to PT.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a steel flat bar with a portable bandsaw when the blade got pinched. Employee went to bend flat bar down when they accidently hit the trigger causing the bandsaw to jolt out of hand and striking their right thumb.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mistakenly hit the wrong travel button on stacker. Pinched hand between stacker and wheel chock.

Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a grease hose at a head drive. A small piece of rock about 3 inches round fell from the top striking the employee on the left hand.

Struck by falling object

The employee was bolting in the #6R entry on the # 2 Section. When a piece of rock approximately 18""long x 8""wide x 2""thick fell from a mine roof which had a height of approximately 6'6"" striking EE's right arm causing a laceration approximately 2 inches. The employee received 7 sutures.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on a ladder when another employee brought forklift forks down onto the employee pinning EE to the motor. When freed the employee then stepped off the ladder landing on one leg with the other hung up in the ladder twisting EE's back. 7000-1 created 02/09/2022 due to Workers Compensation authorizing physical therapy 02/07/2022 and setting it up 02/09/2022.

Struck by flying object

Ee reports irritation in EE's nose and eyes due to dust in the cab of EE's truck. EE was seen at Golden Health and prescribed eye drops for conjunctivitis. Ee released to full duty at next scheduled shift.

Struck by falling object

Surface miner was on foot under BC20 reclaim belt looking to see if the de-icer sprays were working. A small piece of coal fell from between the spill plate and the chain link fence and struck EE on the right ear causing a laceration. Miner was wearing safety glasses and hard hat.

Struck by flying object

Supervisor was observing cleaning the CKG Bin. Supervisor stepped back to allow work to continue and was struck by an air blast from the exhaust of Jack Hammer. Air and dust particles went under Safety Glasses and were blown into the supervisors eye.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was checking supply flats on surface for specific parts. While walking near supply flats employee slipped on the ice and struck head on the ground. The impact caused a laceration requiring sutures to close. The employee was issued a full release and returned the following shift.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a grinder with one hand and a piece of metal in the other. EE was using the grinder to remove an old weld off part of the metal when the grinder kicked out and cut EE's hand holding the metal. EE was wearing gloves on both hands.

Fall from ladders

Fell off ladder, lost balance

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking along side of building and tripped over boot cleaning grate located near doorway. Employee fell and felt pain in their shoulder. Employee has began receiving physical therapy treatments, changing the classification from first aid.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing the lower portion of a chain guard, the employee placed fingers between the guard and floor grating. The guard slipped pinching employee's left ring finger causing a laceration requiring 16 stitches.

Struck by flying object

IW was working next to another EE when the other EE was unhooking chains from material. The chains stored their own energy and as such when the last chain was unhooked from position it swung toward the IW striking the IW in the mouth causing laceration with repair by sutures.

Struck by falling object

Incorrect shelving used and was not regularly inspected for defects and security

Fall onto or against objects

While checking fuel in a light plant the employee slipped in the snow and fell onto the tongue of the light plant. The employee was complaining of pain in EE's ribs and was seen by a physician. X-rays were taken the following day and it was determined that the employee had 3 fractured ribs.

Fall down stairs

On 1/5/22 employee missed step while travelling down flight of stairs and landed awkwardly on left knee. The incident was treated as a first aid at that time. After several days the employee said that the knee was continuing to hurt so the local clinic ordered an MRI to be taken. On 1/27/22 it was determined that the employee had a tear in the meniscus thus making this an MTI.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting zip ties while recovering shield to shield hoses and cables. As they cut through the (heavy duty) zip tie with a razor knife (using force) the momentum carried their hand and knife through the zip tie and into the back of off (left) hand that was on the shield to shield hoses.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After finishing grinding a gudgeon shaft, a maintenance mechanic accidently grazed the leg of another maintenance mechanic who they were working with. This resulted in 7 stitches to close wound on lower left leg. 4"" portable hand grinder found to be in good condition and no defects.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Had hand sitting by belt guard. Belt grabbed EE's left hand and pulled it under roller of the splitter.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE smashed finger in gate on the charging rig basket when exiting basket. EE received laceration and fracture to end of bone in left pinky finger. EE received sutures and released back to full duty.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was mudding a stopping at crosscut 12 in the 4th East Mains when EE slipped and fell. EE's left arm hit the pump skid resulting in a laceration which required stitches.

Struck by falling object

Employee stated EE was swinging the DDR drill pot over to install a roof bolt when a portion of draw rock measuring 14"" wide, 24"" long, 1.5"" in thickness fell from the mine roof and struck EE's left forearm causing a 3 inch laceration. EE was taken to a hospital where EE received medical treatment.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reporting out of an abundance of caution. Employee reports a sore shoulder Monday morning. Reports it started hurting over the weekend, away from work. Reports no incident at work but feels it could have resulted from work. ILC questions causality.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee reported that left shoulder was sore and stiff after jack hammering under a conveyor belt during scheduled shift. The injury became reportable on 3/3/2022 when physical therapy was assigned.

Fall from machine

Everything is good working order, employee lost grip and fell

Struck by flying object

While attempting to remove an ice blockage from a water line the blockage released and struck the associate in the face with water/ice causing a small laceration close to their eye. Out of precaution associate was brought to the ER where they received a prescription for eye drops. No loss of vision or pain. No restrictions.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting hose with a pocket knife. Knife slipped off the hose cutting employees left index finger requiring sutures.

Struck against stationary object

Employee rubbed EE's finger against a sharp edge causing a laceration. EE was wearing leather gloves.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

while employee was walking to their vehicle after shift the employee had a slip and fall in the employee parking lot.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain in the hands as EE performs daily tasks as a U/G mechanic.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable hearing loss has occurred. Corrective measures have been taken. STS 27.3

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to repair a set of AC scoop batteries and during the repair inhaled battery byproducts causing an irritation to lungs. The area is approximately 66'' high and damp

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee Contracted Covid-19 from working in close proximity of others. This case(s) was determined to be ""more likely than not"" work related after completing the company's review process. Due to the confidential nature, the final determination was made on 2/11/22.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee Contracted Covid-19 from working in close proximity of others. This case(s) was determined to be ""more likely than not"" work related after completing the company's review process. Due to the confidential nature, the final determination was made on 2/11/22.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. TREAMENT/SURGERY IS PENDING.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee complains of tingling and burning in wrist, diagnosed with carpal tunnel in the left wrist, confirmed occupational by orthopedist on 1/21/22. Ee released to full duty.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment / Surgery is pending at this time.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DIAGNOSED WITH BILATEL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. TREATMENT / SURGERY IS PENDING AT THIS TIME.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On January 13, 2022, employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner's audiogram indicated that they had received a greater than 25 decibel standard threshold shift hearing loss.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experiences pain and numbness in right hand and elbow while performing tasks as a U/G mechanic.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

While sweeping was being done in the Administration Building, a staff member suffered an asthma attack believed to have been triggered by dust particles in the environment. Staff member was transported and treated by medical personnel in Hawthorne.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee opened the door to the motorgrader, wind caught the door causing an elbow strain. Was taken to the ER diagnosis - RT arm radiculopathy - Work as Tolerated Release. MRI diagnosis stenosis of cervical vertebra, degenerative condition. 3/8 PT in the cervical region. First scheduled shift missed was on 2/28. Surgery for vertebra fusion is scheduled for 5/10.

Unclassified, insufficient data

During shift change, the employee was found unresponsive in equipment. Attending physician pronounced employee deceased on scene.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had a non-work related cardiac event. Employee was transported for treatment. Released from hospital on 1/23/21 without impairment.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the packing area of the Whitehall Plant. While troubleshooting some packer issues, employee was found unresponsive by other team members. Ambulance services responded and were able to stabilize the employee for transport to a local hospital where the employee passed the following day.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE NEW SHOP AREA SITE CLEARING BRUSH/TREES AND SUFFERED A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trespasser came onto property, fell off highway, third party trespassed onto Vulcan property and fell into quarry causing death.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee alleges was lifting a hydraulic pump and felt pain in employee's back.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was working near Bucket Elevator 205 near the Screenhouse Plant when the Employee walked into a 2-inch angle iron support on an H Brace I-beam that was supporting a belt conveyor structure. The angle Iron was at approximant 5 foot high. The employee was wearing hard hat. Employee was prescribed muscle relaxants for a stiff neck.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was getting into a battery scoop to move it out of the haulage route. When they went to set the breaker up from inside the cab they felt a sharp pain in their left shoulder and arm. I.E. has not missed work. Reporting due to I.E. receiving a pain injection shot on 3-8-2022.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving metal pipe with rusty wire sticking out one end, the wire ripped employee's pants and poked EE's testicles. Injury required prescription ointment.

Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) accident records, kept current weekly. Date filter uses MSHA's accident_dt field.