Mining Incidents in February 2022

The SP Elevator was taken out of service to change the guide wheels on the NW side of the elevator. MSHA was notified via the hotline. The elevator was test ran and placed back into service.

The Production Hoist motor would not operate. The motor had to be replaced for the hoist. The hoist became operational at 7:30 a.m. on March 1, 2022. The Production Shaft is the second way out of the mine.

A roof fall occurred located in the East Mains, #1 section at X-cut 46, between entries 3 & 4. The fall measured approximately 12 feet high. There were no injuries reported.

Lowering the feeder breaker, it got hung up in the shaft while lowering it into the mine.

There was an unplanned roof fall on the 1st North Main Spad 8+80 #6 Entry.

Contractor ridding to top of cement silos in elevator & base of cart came to a stop approx. 6 inches from top platform which prevented doors from opening. Contractor instructed to use foot pedal to bring cart down to ground level. Cart base went 5-6 inches below platform again preventing doors from being opened. Ice on rack and switches caused this occurrence.

#3 hoist tripped out and it took intervention on behalf of Spencer Engineering to correct the issue.

The South Portal Elevator was stopped because an employee inadvertently opened the door before the elevator stopped at its landing. They heard a beep from an inspector's multi-gas detector as the battery died and they thought it was the elevator beeping that it was ok to open the doors. This stopped the elevator and faulted the door switch. MSHA was notified.

Haul truck wheel motor bolts sheered off the axle box causing the right rear tires to break free from truck. Operator and trainer were evacuated from cab with no injury. MSHA was contacted as it took more than 30 minutes to dismount operators. MSHA Investigator came to the mine site and released the incident.

Found an unintentional roof fall on the #11 Beltline (Stratton Fork Mains) at break no. 21. Roof fall was approx. 4-5' high by 20' wide by 30' long.

At approximately 11:30AM on February 23 there was a wall failure at the Pocahontas Surface Mine. The wall fell onto the 52 HWM covering the miner back to the launch pad. There were NO injuries to any employees on the miner. This is to report wall failure only.

A roof fall measuring 60'Lx10'Wx4-7'Th occurred on the 3W/3N in entry 7 300' to 360' crosscut. Ventilation was not disturbed and travel was not impeded.

There was an ignition on the 3STG section in the #2 entry. The CM operator had sheared down and was backing up to clean up loose coal when the operator saw a flash similar to a camera flash. There were no injuries and this was investigated by MSHA

A roof fall was found in the primary escapeway on the 1st Main East Intake. The fall was located in Entry #8 between xc31 and xc32. The fall measured approximately 15 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 8 feet high.

While pushing the HG drive the roof failed on the LW face from the HG shield 3 & 4 tips to the MG 2 motor and crusher throat to the block. Mining halted, air readings were taken and notification calls were made. Mining resumed, additional support installed.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the # 1 Unit Section on the 1st Lt. Panel off the Leatherwood Submains 1 Break inby spad # 15415 in the Belt Entry. This roof fall resulted in a MRS being covered up.

A belt heater malfunctioned causing the C90 conveyor belt to catch on fire. A miner noticed the fire and tried to extinguish it. Once two extinguishers were used the miner could not put the fire out, so EE proceeded to call for someone on the radio to get the fire department on site. The Buffalo fire department came and extinguished the fire.

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.

At start of production limit switch trip because the east skip did not make it all the way up to trip the switch.

We had a Cat D10T Dozer catch fire. The fire started from under the cab near torque converter. The operator activated the automatic fire suppression system before exiting. The morning was cloudy and windy. The dozer's cab interior was a complete loss. The damage to the engine/torque converter has not been assessed. We are still investigating to find the exact cause. NO injuries.

A roof fall was found at survey station #5037, #7 heading, break #6 on Cowan Panel 2. A slip fell across the entry measuring 20' long, 40' wide and 15' in height.

An alleged face ignition was reported on the H2 section while mining the #3 Return entry. During the investigation Sulphur balls were found in the face area. MSHA cited two missing/worn bits on the right side of the miner head, and the methane monitor knocked power at 1.5% but stopped spanning at 2.2%. No injuries occurred.

Scale ring in Kiln 7 broke apart and created ash dust, which entered the cooler. The hot dust flowed through the cooler belt feeder and onto the cooler belt, which ignited due to the high temperature. Damage was limited to the cooler belt, head pulley, some rollers, and nearby electrical wires/cables.

Lost Main Power to the Mine site. Power Loss was on the AEP side. Blown Transformer. No one Hurt No one Injured No Power on the Service hoist.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the No. 1 Section in the intersection just outby the face in the No. 1 Entry inby spad No. 3232. The fall measured approximately 20' long x 20' wide x 4' high.

Lost Power to the E-hoist. Power loss was on the AEP Side. Due to a Blown Transformer. No one hurt no one injured

On 2/13/22 at approximately 9:45am the plant supervisor was notified of a fire at the site. 911 was immediately notified and the fire department and police department responded. A Caterpillar 980M was on fire. The fire was initially reported near the cab of the loader. The fire was extinguished.

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.

Large piece of Rock fell on the Crusher of the Longwall.

On February 7th, 2022, a non-injury unplanned ignition occurred inside the coke mill dust collector at the Chattanooga Plant. The incident was immediately reported to MSHA.

The governor rope had jumped off the sheave and wrapped itself up in the elevator. Schindler elevator services, replaced the governor rope, and inspected the elevator prior to going back in service.

While chairing the #3 cage during the weekly preventative maintenance inspection, the dogging mechanism cammed too far in the hour glass guides causing it to bend. The Dog could not be released and therefore #3 hoist became inoperable until the dog was replaced.

Employee was descending from top of cement silos elevator when elevator stopped approximately 70 feet in the air. Local fire department was contacted and assisted worker out of elevator and down ladder. Worker was not injured.

Winter storm caused the water pipe to freeze that is located on the exterior wall. EE used a propane pear torch burner to thaw the metal water pipe. EE returned the burner and upon EE return, noticed smoke coming from the lab. Extinguishers were used to put the fire out. It was around 38 minutes that all signs of fire was not present in the wall. No injuries or entrapments.

Contractor was working on sand screw cutting out the belly of the screw for repairs and the coating on the belly of the screw which was poly coated started on fire from the sparks. Fire got away on the contractors and called us to contact the fire department. Took about 15 20 minutes for the fire department to arrive. Took fire department about 25 min to put out.

The roller bearing for the door counterweight on the SP elevator failed. The bearing was replaced, elevator tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via hotline and on site.

Found an unintentional roof fall at break #10, #1 Left bleeder entry on 2nd Primary Mains.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the number 3 entry inby crosscut number 19 on the 39B section. The fall area was approximately 16' wide, 7' high and caught both MRS's about 15' inby. Area was re-supported and MRS's were retrieved.

Employee was attempting to move the face drill and got pinched between the machine and the rib causing injury.

EE involved in a powered haulage incident at stope between 4010 and 4070 levels resulting in fatal injuries. Investigation ongoing. There are seven additional NGM investigators.

Injured was unlatching fence hook on ATRS pad and got fingers caught between ATRS pad and hook handle. The ATRS was being raised when the pad came in contact with the top and the hook latch smashed fingers

The employee was pulling down on a belt which was connected to a motor pulley and a gear box pulley. The purpose of the task was to rotate the screw conveyor so bolts that were damaged could be replaced. After doing so, the pulley began to turn catching and injuring the employee.

The EE was exiting vehicle in the parking at Miracle Run. As EE stepped out, EE slipped twisting right knee. The EE sought medical attention on 2/15/22, and began missing 2/16/22.

A shop mechanic was grinding a small piece of metal on a bench grinder. The metal scraper blade EE was grinding was pulled from EE's hand between the grinder wheel and the guard, which caused EE's thumb to be pulled between the grinder wheel and guard. The mechanic suffered a cut on EE's finger and the tip of EE's thumb was removed.

EE grabbed liner from co-worker and turned to place liner and EE's knee popped and started hurting. EE went to Concentra on 3/1/22 and was put on modified duty. Has follow up in two days.

EE picked up two 5-gallon buckets and turned resulting in knee pain.

EE was walking on snow covered ice, fell and strained neck.

EE complained of pain in EE's right leg, back and neck as a result of riding as a passenger in a mantrip along the roadway. The roadway was being graded to increase the height in preparation for the upcoming longwall move. The miner finished EE's shift. After consulting with a doctor EE was taken off work on 3/2/2022.

While employee was delivering parts to the mine warehouse, the employee slipped on the snow when returning to EE's vehicle and fell on EE's right side.

Miner was carrying a cardboard box of trash to place in pickup truck bed. Miner lost footing and fell into the tailgate of the pickup.

A fully trained miner was cutting a winch rope when EE slipped and cut EE's finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee stated they twisted to hit the levers and felt a pop in their back.

Employee and another employee were carrying a section of Ultra-Trac (approx. 200 lbs) to the crusher crossover from the last open X-cut. As employee tried to put their end on the crossover, the ground under foot gave way and they smashed their right pinky finger between the Ultra-Trac and crossover.

Icy conditions on the ground at the approach of a set of steps leading to the platform. EE was looking at the ice while trying to use caution, when EE slipped in the ice falling to the ground and bumping head. EE first refused medical treatment. EE later decided to seek medical treatment, resulting in a diagnosis of a minor concussion.

An employee was walking down a flight of stairs and tripped with own feet on the 2nd to the last step. EE stumbled down the remaining steps and hit hand with the wall in front causing a radial fracture.

While employee was stepping off the platform of a track mounted bolter and struck EE's knee against a piece of guarding. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Pulling on an overcast panel to align with other panels. Pulled and heard and felt a pop deep inside right elbow.

Employee was helping stack belt rollers and twisted back. Employee started missing on 3/31/2022

Employee hit head in the cab of the dozer when the coal gave way by the feeder causing the dozer to go into the feeder. Employee received sutures.

While going up the stairs to the coal mill, the employee was carrying a bag of gypsum with both hands, and lost EE's balance and fell. The employee stated that carrying the bag, prevented EE from catching the handrail. EE's left ankle was twisted from the fall.

The employee was walking on the off side of the #6 belt when the employee tripped over a bottom irregularity (busted piece of bottom rock) that was sticking up approximately 8 inches high. There was 60 inches of clearance between the belt line and the rib. The floor was dry and relatively smooth with a mine height of 65 inches. The employee broke right radius bone (wrist)

EE contacted a low-hanging salt water formation with hard hat while driving into the UG part of mine. Flesh wound was cleaned. No medical treatment & released to full duty. On 4/15, EE experienced a seizure at home. WC determined it was related to the 2/24 incident resulting in a reportable injury. Diagnosed head trauma resulting in post-traumatic epilepsy. EE remains hospitalized.

Employee was walking to the plant's Hourly time clock to "clock in" when EE stepped on some soft snow/ice mixture and quickly slipped and fell hard on backside. EE immediately felt pain in the lower back, shoulders, and the left side of EE's neck. Diagnosis: Low back pain.

Removing an explosives sign that was attached to an old Mack brake drum, felt a pop in EE's right shoulder

The Employee stated was throwing a bag of rock dust on a motor when Employee felt a burning pain in shoulder/arm. On 03/09/20022 employee seen a specialist and was taken off work.

EE hit thumb with hammer.

The tire technician was changing a tire on a piece of equipment. While changing the tire, the air hose came loose from the tire jack and the air hose hit the employee in the head causing injury.

EE was in the process of applying Block bond on when some of it splattered into EE's left eye

Employee was dismounting equipment when EE's foot slipped causing EE to land on right hand/wrist. Employee states heard a "pop" and swelling was present. Employee was treated at a local medical facility where it was determined there was a ruptured tendon.

EE went to adjust the sampler brake. EE disengaged the sampler brake and then lifted the cover so EE could pull on the sampler drive belt to get it into position. EE tried to move the sampler forward the sampler did not want to move so, EE moved it in reverse. The sampler must have moved far enough to trigger the position sensor and the system turned on catching EE's right arm.

Employee was working on the engine of a bus. When employee was getting off the bus, employee stepped backwards causing pain in left knee. The left knee has a deep bone bruise. Employee started missing on 4/29/22.

While stepping down the ladder of the haul truck, employee slipped off step and fell and landed on the ground.

A fully trained miner was lifting a draw bar when they felt pain in their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

IE was operating a shuttle car. The car struck the tail boom of the continuous miner when the CM was backing up at the face. The IE felt a pain in EE's neck.

The operator of the Volvo EC380 Excavator was on the ground fueling the machine with a cord (24v-used to fuel machine as needed) and the male end was not covered to prevent contact with metal. The male end came in contact with the metal frame causing a arc flash. The operator was scared, jumped back and tripped falling to the ground.

While moving rail, rigging slipped allowing rail to land on foot. Preliminary indications is 3 broken bones

Miner removed bolts thought to secure "cap" protecting an oil sensor threaded and bolted into a pressurized tank. The cap was then dislodged from silicone seal causing the release of pressure inside the tank and cap to strike the miner in the jaw. Other sensors had been accessed prior to this all located under bolted on protective covers not under pressure.

Injured employee was walking along the 4 West Track haulage at 95 block. EE was carrying a crib block to 96 block when they tripped on the track rail and fell, pinning right hand between the crib block and the track rail. Employee dislocated and fractured the right middle finger. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training and experience.

The EE was carrying a bucket of miner bits from the miner. EE's hand brushed a rib strap causing a laceration to the right hand. The laceration required five stitches, and EE began missing work 2-23-22. EE was properly trained. Also EE wasn't wearing gloves when the injury occurred.

Employee was getting up onto a tractor to wash it and EE's left knee popped. EE continued to work until 04/01/2022 then went off for surgery.

Individual fell from a platform. Suffered a broken lower leg.

A fully trained miner was lifting an omega block when a piece fell into an eye. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was moving a block from a pallet to construct a stopping, when EE overexerted and felt pain in the lower back, resulting in a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IE stepped off roof bolter and felt a pain in EE's right heel.

An Operator was on top of a grate cleaning a crude bin when EE's foot was caught in the grate. EE's knee gave out and EE fell onto the grate spraining their knee and shoulder.

Employee was walking across the cab deck towards the door of the rock truck and stumbled and fell towards the door. EE put out left hand to grab the mirror on the door and hit left hand on the mirror bracket between the little and ring finger causing a sprain.

EE was assisting removing AFC slack when the LW face chain tensioner started grinding. EE stepped away from the come-along they were using to pull slack while another employee checked the tensioner. The tensioner released causing a come-along to fail and strike the employee causing a laceration.

Employee was handling a piece of steel grating near the slope tail, and unexpectedly, the grating struck employee in the mouth/head area causing injury. The injury did not involve PPE issues, protective devices, training or attitude issues or mining equipment.

EE was moving a 2 man Johnson Cart when EE's left leg became caught between a concrete barrier and the frame of the cart EE was operating. The cart was parked outside at a temp. of approx. 5 degrees. When EE pressed the tram petal to reverse out of the parking area, the tram stuck because of freezing conditions. The EE was attempting to dismount the cart when the injury occurred.

Employee stated was spraying a stopping with a TC machine The wand clogged up and stopped spraying. As EE turned around to tell scoop operator to turn off machine, something hit EE in the left eye face. Employee stated was wearing safety glasses at the time. EE is off work for further medical treatment.

Employee was throwing the miner and loader cable and the water line out of the walkway in 11L and felt a pain in the left knee. Employee continued to work all required shifts until being taken off of work for surgery on 11/30.

Employee was using a sledge hammer to drive a head jack pin back in on the miner that had worked out. As employee was striking the pin, a piece of metal broke from the edge of the pin, flew under employee's safety glasses piercing lower eye lid and embedding in eye.

Employee was bolting on the left side of a CM miner, and experienced suction problems. Employee was cleaning the lower seal on the dust box, when EE's hand was struck by the dust box door. Suffered fractures to the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal.

EE was walking through the mud and heard foot pop and then could barely walk

Employee was using a ratchet & socket to loosen a bolt on the infrared shield initiation sensor mounted on the longwall shearer so EE could adjust it's position. As EE was applying pressure with the left hand to the ratchet handle, the bolt broke loose causing EE's left arm to suddenly move forward causing pain in the left shoulder. Employee has training & experience.

Employee was moving a pallet jack on the portal pad when EE slipped and fell. EE had some light pain in lower back at this time. This was not a reportable at the time of injury. EE still felt pain on 4-18 and decided to get a cortisone shot and was feeling sick so just wanted to go home to recover. EE got a note from doctor.

While the employee was cutting a strap of employee's truck with a knife to replace an hydraulic hose, the thumb of employee's left hand was cut.

Employee #1 was sitting in the shanty. Employee #2 was pulling a Dapco battery ride into the shanty, not knowing #1 was in there. #1 called out, startling #2, causing them to inadvertently hit the acceleration pedal. The Dapco ride struck #1 and pinned them and their chair between the ride and under a work bench table.

After turning off the loaded bucket elevator the back stop failed and the bucket elevator overspeed backwards which overspeed the fluid coupling causing it to explode. Pieces from the fluid coupling struck EE in the back. The pieces broke EE's ribs and ruptured EE's spleen and bruises.

EE was walking inside the mine when EE stepped into a sump hole approx 18"-20" deep and lost EE's balance hitting EE's knee on a valve. Not tools or equip involved

EE was descending steps, stumbled, and fell into a truck causing a dislocated shoulder.

Employee was working on the jaw crusher. When EE cut the bolt, it ricocheted hitting the employee's face. Employee was treated at the emergency room and diagnosed with a fractured nose and fractured eye socket.

Employee backed 777 rock truck into loader. Employee worked the rest of the ten hour shift, and did not tell anyone, on the job, that was hurting. Employee stated went to the doctor the next day 02/18 for neck and back pain. Employee called into office today 02/21 and reported the injuries.

Employee was attempting to plug coupling of undercutter trailing cable into a circuit center. While walking over to plug the cable in, employee stepped on the trailing cable and twisted EE's right ankle/knee and fell to the ground.

Employee was handed a block while constructing a stopping behind the belt power center. As the employee turned around, EE lost footing, causing EE to fall into the rib striking their left shoulder.

IE tried lowering a shield that was metal bound with another shield. IE was standing on the feet of the shield and when the shield broke free it bounced and IE hit IE's head off the top of the shield hurting back. Accident Report was not filled out until 3-14-2022. IE worked from the date of the accident until 3-14-22.

Miner was driving an forklift and when they stepped off, they felt pain in right hip.

Contractor employee was building a stopping using concrete blocks. Contractor picked up a concrete block and put it in place when they felt pain in shoulder

Employee stated they were setting a beam on a crib when and the crib block fell smashing a finger.

Uneven ground, smooth rock. Poor footing. Worker slipped on packing material from metal the worker was transferring to pallet. Packing material covered a rock and worker fell and hurt left knee.

Climbing down from a D10 dozer and EE's foot slipped on the ice covered step. Both of EE's hands were on the hand rails and EE's shoulder popped from hanging on the hand rails when their foot slipped.

Employee fell while stepping out of a crew van onto frozen ground at the start of shift. The employee was diagnosed with a fractured fibula.

EE was roof bolting. A piece of stone fell from the roof. Striking EE on right neck, shoulder, and arm.

EE was rolling a skid of pumpable cribs off the bill of a scoop. The EE's left sleeve caught the skid pulling and injuring shoulder. The EE began missing 2/22/22. The EE was properly trained and did not violate any laws.

Injured was getting the next hog panel to install that was leaning against the rib, a rock came loose from the edge of a previously installed panel and stuck injured in the back of the head.

clocked out and heading out the front door, walked about 15 -20 feet and slip on ice in the parking lot.

There was ice that was discharged in the area where our loaders are parked. After EE's shift, EE was getting down off of the loader, and EE's right foot slipped out and to the right. EE's left foot slipped off the ladder, but EE held on to the ladder and did not fall completely.

Miner was unhooking and moving a hose when the miner sustained a caustic/chemical burn on leg/thigh. Follow up appointment was held today and surgical intervention was recommended by the burn unit.

The EE was walking 5 belt doing a pre-shift examination. At 54 block, the EE tripped and fell against the belt. There was no obstruction noticed by mine management that would create a tripping hazard. EE began missing work 2/16/22.

EE was bolting on opposite side. The bolter operator went to move the bolter forward. EE did not notice EE's left foot was in the way the bolter tire ran upon EE's left foot.

EE was the utility man on the 4W mining section. EE had climbed on the miner to hang up a dog chain for a ventilation tube. The EE slipped off the miner, catching left arm on the rib drill, injuring the left shoulder. EE began missing work 2/16/22.

Tank inspector got abrasion/cut to left ring finger when EE's wedding ring got caught as EE was exiting a truck. Ambulance was called as a precaution.

Employee was helping mechanic service the miner head. As EE was handing the mechanic a ratchet wrench, a piece of rock fell out of the corner of the roof and struck EE in the left lower back.

Haul Truck operator sustained Back injury from material loading into haul truck from shovel. Possible mechanism from when operator quickly turned body position when material hit canopy of haul truck

Employee was working on dredge. While walking on land near dredge, employee tripped over cable used to anchor dredge. Employee fell, landing on left knee causing injury to knee.

Employee stated that they were lifting a 5 gallon can of hydraulic oil out of a scoop bucket and felt a pain in stomach. The employee finished the shift but did not return to work. They called the mines the next day and informed management that they were referred to a surgeon. The employee returned to work on 7/18/2022.

Operator working next to open hole about 4 feet deep building berm. Machine on iced roadway working parallel to hole without berm protection when movement of boom caused machine to slide into hole onto its side. Cab damage and operator had cut hands with no stitching required. Minor concussion. Released from ER within 4 hours

While heading up a set of stairs in the mill injured party hit head on a microcell mixer isolation valve. This valve is approximately 6ft from the stair tread.

Truck driver climbed up on the right front fender of EE's coal truck to add motor oil to the motor, slipped off of fender landing on EE's right side of EE's head and right shoulder. Had pain in EE's shoulder and back.

A fully trained miner was walking on the belt line when EE slipped in a hole and landed on EE's elbow. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Operator of loader was taking slab of stone off conveyor. Slab shifted on forks, fell off of forks, hit the guard rail. Guard rail fell off and hit operator's foot.

Employee was replacing decking at the feed shelf. When EE was stepping onto the ladder, EE's foot slipped on the ladder. EE grabbed a pipe causing EE to swing into the ladder. EE received three broken ribs and a strain to the left shoulder. Will be off work 3-4 weeks to allow the shoulder and ribs to heal.

A fully trained miner was walking on the belt line when the miner slipped and injured knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee was changing a hose when the hose blew apart and emulsion fluid got into employee eye. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work. This incident is being report as a LTA.

EE pulled on the RW scale to scale the truck in. As EE was climbing out of the truck cab, the top step (attached to the battery box cover) gave way, and they slid to the ground with it, landing upright on their feet, on left leg,(potentially with knee locked straight). Following, EE was unable to put weight on it. x-rays showed knee broken at the top of tibia.

Employee was spotting a top belt cradle at 57 wall on EM#1 belt. The employee attempted to toss cradle down. The cradle caught the employee's shirt and pulled the employee down. Employee's chin contacted the belt cradle, causing a laceration.

Employee bumped left knee when entering personnel carrier. Knee began to swell. Employee went to doctor on 2/17/2022. Employee began losing time from work on 2/17/2022.

The crew was installing new parts in the clinker cooler. When EE felt sharp pain in my lower back. The following night shift there was tightness/tingling in Right leg and hip. After no improvement on night shift on 2/12/2022, EE reported it to safety at 5:30am, 2/13/2022. The object the employee was carrying was approximately 18 lbs.

Employee was involved in the removal of track rails on 11J longwall section. A cable was connected from a mantrip to the track rails with a clevis. While pulling the rails with the mantrip the clevis came loose and became a projectile. The employee was struck in lower left leg by the clevis causing fractures to the leg.

Employee was spraying lower level of Tower, fellow employee started spraying level above. Overflow splash from top level hit employee in the eye.

Injured was hanging a ventilation tube on the 3 West section at the face by the miner when a piece of the rock binder fell out and struck the employee in the right side of the head. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An employee was injured while attempting to replace a heavy mechanical part on a continuous miner. When attempting to move it into place, the part sild and fell, striking right ankle. Diagnosis was a right ankle sprain / contusion.

Employee was rib bolting in #1. EE was bringing the steels out of the rib to add the bolt wrench to finish drilling the hole. EE put hand near the steels to grab the bottom steel. The drill pot and steel was in a bind. When the bottom steel came out of the chuck, it sprung towards the bolter mast, pinching EE's left thumb between the steel and the steel guide.

Employee was getting down from SV-26 scaler and rolled EE's right ankle on a used bolt that was laying on the ground where EE had parked.

Associate was welding wear plates in the cavity below the head and bowl of the gyratory crusher. During the welding process some loose material from the feed hopper fell, with a softball size rock striking associate on the right side of head.

Employee was profiling monorail when it struck employee in the head causing a sprain/strain injury to neck. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was reassembling an 8" line that was plugged from a scissor lift ~10.5' off the ground. EE could not lower lift w/controls from the lift platform. Partner was trying to lower lift from ground when EE climbed down the lift, hopped to floor from bottom brace ~4 ft. up. EE contacted lift base/chassis with hip. Landed on feet (no slip) but had immediate pain in hip and back.

EMPLOYEE WAS MARKING A ROOM FOR DRILLING AND TRIPPED ON A ROCK, LOST BALANCE, AND FELL TO THE GROUND. LESION ON RIGHT FOREARM AND LANDED ON LEFT SHOULDER.

Employee was using a washdown hose and when the hose became pressurized. Employee didn't have control of the hose and hose started whipping around striking employee in the left eye causing bruising.

EE stated was carrying metal roof straps to the front of the bolt machine when EE stumbled and fell. When EE fell, EE landed on the metal strap resulting in a laceration to the right forearm. EE was transported to Harlan ARH then transferred by air evac to Pikeville medical. A tourniquet was applied by air evac immediately prior to flight.

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ICE FROM A CRUSHER DISCHARGE CHUTE USING A DIGGING BAR WHEN EE'S THUMB STRUCK A METAL BEAM.

Employee injured lower left back while bending a roof bolt. The injury was diagnosed as a lower back strain.

A fully trained miner was bolting on the miner when a rock fell hitting them in the shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Miner jumped down approximately 24" to a barge deck and rolled ankle. This resulted in an acute right ankle sprain

Miner was running a rock breaker and got jarred around when EE broke a chunk off of a big boulder and the machine rocked. Back strain.

BECAME REPORTABLE ON 2/15/2022 WHEN EE HAD TO ATTEND PHYSICAL THERAPY While climbing down from haul truck, boot lug caught & caused EE to lose EE's grip with EE's left hand & grabbed with right hand causing a strain/injury.

Employee felt pain in right knee while adjusting an external speaker. Was seen by the medical provider, released to full duty. Had 2 more follow-up visits then referred to an orthopedic doctor where a tear in the meniscus was discovered. Employee had surgery May 16th.

Employee was side bolting in the 12J Section, as EE was retrieving 6 foot bolts from on top of the rear of the miner EE's right foot slipped off the step. EE's foot got caught in the miner cable and EE felt a pain in EE's right ankle. EE continued to work all EE's scheduled shifts until EE began missing work on 2/25/2022.

EE was attempting to throw a track switch handle in the mine yard. The switch handle was stuck and when the EE pulled on the handle, EE felt a pain in their back.

Ee was changing an idler. Ee was on and off of a JLG throughout the job task. The EE went to truck to get a tool to assist with completion of the job. Ee then slipped on ice by the truck and landed on the retractable lanyard that was on EE's back. The injury resulted in 5-7 fractured ribs.

Employee was bending pins when EE lost EE's footing and slipped. While trying to catch self EE fell on EE's right hand, resulting in a fracture to EE's metacarpal bone.

Employee was working at belt 460 with a dingo. When employee had the dingo in reverse, EE bumped into the belt structure which caused a laceration to the tip of the middle finger.

While walking a belt line checking on the conveyors Employee stepped between two blocks of ice and twisted left inside ankle.

While operating a skid steer, EE was cleaning the floor of the truck scale when the bucket came into contact with a metal bar causing a sudden stop. Resulting in a soft tissue contusion to EE's chest.

While checking the settling pond in windy conditions with proper eye safety wear in place, foreign material unexpectedly entered the right eye. This later caused an infection which required medical attention.

Shift began on 2/3 at 6 pm. Employee was looping a chain under a shaft on bolt head in an attempt to roll the shaft to remove bolts. While holding the hoist control in right hand & holding the chain in left hand EE hoisted up & chain slipped off bolt head & struck EE on left index finger cutting it open. EE was sent to LCMC for evaluation, wound cleaned & bandaged.

Employee was exiting a D-11 bulldozer when EE's foot slipped from mud on the boot. EE's left leg swung down and back striking the dozer below the left knee.

Employee was exiting the cab of a pay loader during a snowstorm. While turning around in order to descend the ladder, they slipped and fell to the ground below. The employee fell on their feet but fractured their right fibula.

Two employees were re-stacking a stopping that had been being used as the diesel regulator. There were 2-3 rows of block left attached to mine roof that became dislodged as the witness was straightening blocks already stacked in place. A block fell causing a fracture to the injured EE's left pinky finger.

While driving the D400 E Haul Truck, EE was shaken around cab and hit elbow on metal bar on left side door/window. Elbow sore and tingling in one finger.

EE was using a 2 ton chain ratchet to remove the bottom head jack pin off a miner. As the bolt came out of the pin pulley the ratchet flew back striking EE on the lower left thigh. EE sustained a laceration requiring several stitches.

Employee was walking towards a piece of equipment. as they were walking they slipped on the icy ground and suffered a laceration to a knee. Employee was cleared to return Sunday (2/6/2022). Employee worked the shift then reported the injury was still aggravated and is out for medical evaluation again

Employee tripped over lifting eye at edge of dredge deck.

Employee was turning to sit down on the wire truck. When EE turned, EE twisted knee and dislocated knee cap. Lost Time Injury.

Replacing a blade from a porta blade, the miner missed sliding the blade and cut right thumb. As a result of the incident, the miner received (7) seven stitches.

Employee slipped on pickup side step and landed on one leg with all body weight, injuring left knee. Employee was getting into the pickup and left foot slipped off the running board landing on to left leg. Employee was escorted to the medic for further evaluation and was determined that a possible meniscus injury.

While pulling conveyor cars out of the hole the employee was unhooking the electrical receptacle that powers the cars. As EE was working to unhook the receptacle EE placed left foot on the bottom rail of the car in the pusher assemblies path. As a result EE's left foot was caught by the moving pusher and pulled EE down on the launch base frame.

Employee was going to the east side of the building in the alley next to 12 conveyor to pick up the 936 loader. Employee walked around a puddle of water but there was a tiny bit of wet material about 1/8" high. Material was slippery so when the employee walked over it they twisted right knee and fall to the ground.

Employee was washing floor when EE fell into support beam hurting shoulder.

Employee stepped out of stockpile truck, slipped on ladder hitting left leg (shin area) on truck bed.

Employee was shoveling on the 8 South 3 Belt on top the the 41 wall overcast, when their shovel came into contact with the moving belt, which caused the shovel handle to strike left middle finger against the bedrail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was de-trashing #6 entry along the main travel way. EE was lifting mud/ice laden pallets and felt a pop in groin area. Employee was not initially a lost time accident as they worked until 3/28/2022 doing regular job when they then went for treatment.

After installing a screen cloth, the miner felt back pain illness.

Employee was walking around the tail of the slope and EE stepped wrong and rolled ankle causing injury.

Employee felt right knee pop when they walked up to the front of the roof bolter. Employee continued to work until 03/04/2022 then they had knee surgery. Employee is still off of work.

EE was reaching out welding. A piece of brick fell off the wall and hit EE's right arm and broke it.

621 Haul truck rear ended the end of 564 haul truck resulting on driver reporting neck/upper back pain (whiplash).

Injured employee placed a pipe wrench on a drill rod sub and when activated, the wrench struck the employee in the hardhat above right eye knocking employee to the ground.

Working on stripping wires - it was cold and snowy making it difficult to strip the wires. Cut deep into right thumb. Had to have surgery to repair the tendon in that thumb and had to get stitches. Wore hand brace.

Employee was jumping down off screen plant

Climbing stairs and fell down.

While closing the gate to the mine, the wind caught the door and slammed into the EE's foot

Miner was climbing into a skid steer. Miner's boots were muddy from the rain. Miner slipped & struck right knee on the bucket of the skid steer. The initial pain did not subside, miner was sent to be evaluated. The miner was seen at a local urgent care. X-ray showed no broken bones. Miner has tenderness & restricted motion. Restrictions given for walking, bending & lifting.

EE became entangled in excavator rotary drill steel. Fracture right forearm

Employee was working the finish end when a piece of grout broke and sliced left middle finger

The miner was loading blast holes in the face of the 352 west footwall drift. Material fell from above the miner's location and struck the miner on the Hardhat causing a temporary loss of consciousness. This incident was immediately reported to the onsite MSHA inspector, and an investigation initiated.

Employee injured shoulder on 2/22/22 removing conveyor belt skirting. Employee did not wish to seek med attention. 6/6/22 Employee diagnosed with shoulder sprain, surgery to repair on 8/11.

Employee was turning away to leave from the Raw Mill Sampler, when EE tripped over a wooden block. Employee did not immediately seek medical treatment, then subsequently underwent surgery for torn tendon.

EE was lifting a 12/24 jump pack on to a charging shelf. EE felt a pop in right shoulder. EE reported immediately but did not seek treatment. On 2/25 EE sought treatment. Denied by work comp pending investigation. MRI done and torn rotator cuff identified. Determined compensable by workers' comp on 3/9/21.

Two mantrips were traveling to Unit 2. A BTV pulled off the travel road to allow the first mantrip to pass. The first mantrip passed by, the BTV flashed lights then pulled out of the crosscut striking the second mantrip. The IC in the second ride experienced some bruising to the left torso. The IC started missing work on 2/24/22. *CT on 3/7/22 revealed fractures of ribs.

While working on a haul truck, employee stepped wrong in a parking ditch while picking up tools and felt pain in lower back.

Employee was putting in collar pipe at the face in the 2195. Employee was spooning the hole out when a rock fell from the face about 10 feet up and struck them in the back.

A member of the maintenance team was installing a metal pin in the pan feeder chain. After striking the pin with a sledgehammer a small sliver of the metal pin broke off. The metal entered the miners upper right chest area.

EE was dismounting the excavator for the end of shift. EE had three points of contact while dismounting and slipped off the foot peg on the middle of the track, which is 18 inches off of the ground.

Operator tripped over uneven concrete just before the time clock, and landed on knees and hands.

Employee was in non walkway on even ground with untied boots. Slipped and fell fracturing left leg.

Warehouse Employee with pre-existing condition in left shoulder was putting boxes away when Employee felt pain in left shoulder.

Miner parked loader, descended ladder and tripped over a wheel chock on the ground landing on left side /arm. After subsequent evaluation the next day miner was placed on restricted work.

While responding to a troubleshooting event, an electrician tripped on a toe kick area guarding in the area and fell down. Electrician hit abdomen and left shoulder. They did not experience pain but could not lift/move their shoulder. Employee given lifting restrictions site was unable to accommodate.

Employee trying to retrieve a grease line and placed hand behind a safety guard. While pulling on the grease line, employee's hand slipped off and went into the running fan, cutting right pinkie finger

A drill operator was hit by the drill's power cable and knocked to the ground while remotely moving the drill to the next drilling site. The power cable was buried in snow and was not seen moving towards the operator while the drill was being moved. The operator suffered a shoulder injury due to the fall.

The loader operator stated their back was hurting from operating the loader. The soreness and pain was located in the lower back.

An employee was walking through a level cemented area and stepped in some water causing EE to slip and fall backwards, hitting their elbow causing it to swell.

Injured worker was removing a belly pan from a CAT 992D loader. The Pan fell approximately 3 feet and caught EE's right hand between the pan and an impact wrench.

Employee was drilling holes in granite. The drill steel puller was not working correctly. Employee was pulling steel out by hand. A couple days later, on Sunday, Employee informed Supervisor that EE's right shoulder was hurting. EE sought medical advice, diagnosed Right AC Joint Sprain. At this time EE is unable to work until 2-24-2022, pending evaluation. Lost time injury.

Moving I-Beam.

An employee was exiting the main plant when a gust of wind forced the door to close quickly. The employee tried to catch the door to keep it from slamming but ended up catching the tip of the middle finger on EE's right hand between the door and frame causing an open fracture.

Slipped on grease in hose housing compartment of 390 excavator while changing hydraulic hose

Employee tripped and fell breaking their right leg.

After the employee climbed down the steps to exit the cab of the Mac Dump truck, EE tripped over uneven ground and fell to the same level. The employee fell on their left shoulder injuring it.

A MECHANIC WAS INFLATING A TRUCK TIRE WITH A STANDOFF DEVICE INSIDE THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT AT 60-70 PSI, KNOWN AS A ZIPPER FAILURE. DEBRIS STRUCK THE MINER IN THE FACE. WE TRANSPORTED EE TO THE ER WHERE EE WAS RELEASED AND ASKED TO RETURN THE NEXT DAY. EE RECEIVED SURGERY ON 11FEB2022.

EE exited EE's haul truck at lunch time to share part of EE's lunch with another EE. While walking on the terrain, EE slipped on the partially thawed muddy ground. EE caught self with EE's right palm, which in turn jammed EE's arm into EE's elbow causing it to snap and dislocate.

Employee was changing valves at bulk silos on the roof. They stepped down off the roll around ladder and slipped on a small patch of ice. Employee fell, twisting left knee. Grade II MCL strain. Will be off work 3-6 weeks.

Slip trip and fall on uneven ground causing right rib fracture.

EE was finishing blowing off load of Cyanide into ADR tank. Went to back of truck and Cyanide Crystals fell from top of Storage tank and hit EE, the trailer, and the ground. The wind was blowing toward back of tanker. EE was not sure if EE had inhaled any or not but had a co-worker watch EE disconnect then go get the Supervisor. EE then called mayday.

Employee was dislodging material from dryer transition using a sledgehammer. EE struck the flange for the access door and smashed the tip of middle finger on right hand. As a result, EE has a "displaced fracture of distal phalanx of right middle finger, initial encounter for closed fracture".

Employee was dismounting excavator and lost footing and twisted right ankle. EE has been continuing to work regularly and has had only observation type medical appointments, however on 4/11/2022 EE was given an injection and has been taken off work for 2 weeks as prescribed.

EE was walking up the stairs in coal handling, when EE was on the fourth stair, EE slipped & fell forward on right wrist. EE cracked a bone & dislocated right wrist. Surgery was performed on wrist on 2/9/22 & will be off work for an unknown amount of time.

Injured was raising the bolter pod to insert an extension for the drill steel and popped hand resulting in a broken thumb.

Haul truck driver reported back pain after their haul truck seat bounced, hitting the floor while driving over bumps.

Worker was sitting on the side step of the loader waiting for fuel when worker slipped off and injured shoulder.

The employee was working with two other employees changing plates on the discharge end of the screen. When the employee came out, EE's lower body went down and EE's hands were above EE's head and EE injured EE's left shoulder.

On Feb 1 employee was installing a roller on a dozer, on Feb 2 EE was changing a battery in a semi. At end of day noticed pain and discomfort in abdomen. Umbilical hernia. On 2/21/2022 determined this occurred on an MSHA site.

On 2/28/2022, a handrail reclined on the wall fell over, hitting the employee in the Left Shoulder (The employee declined medical evaluation). On 3/4/2022, the employee requested to be seen at the local clinic.

Employee was pulling brake drums on water truck and put strain on elbow

A miner was cleaning out a chute and auto sampler when the sampler cycled pinning the employees right arm against the sampler and opening of the chute. The employee was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a compression injury.

Employee was lifting a 50lb bag of Red Iron oxide and felt pain in lower back. Took employee to the Dr. and had employee evaluated, Dr. released to restricted work duty

The employee was guiding a 400-500# sprocket to the landing area to be picked up by a crane. While rolling the sprocket along the catwalk it began to tip over and the contractor that was helping roll the sprocket said it was tipping and EE couldn't hold it. The employee was trying to get out of the way and the sprocket caught EE's shirt pulling EE to the floor under the sprocket.

EE attempted to retract a magnet carriage into place. The carriage did not fully retract as prompted. EE performed LOTO and opened the hatch to the magnet to then find the magnet half closed. EE attempted to maneuver the carriage to return it to an open position simultaneously the cylinder actuated closing the carriage on EE's right hand. EE suffered a contusion.

Employee was hammering a wedge in on a screen, with a hammer and strained left shoulder.

Employee was moving a waste hopper via forklift to a dumpster. They dismounted the forklift and placed a hand at the base of the hopper and then released the hopper latch. The hopper rolled over left hand, lacerating middle finger. Employee was taken to the hospital where two stitches were applied.

An employee was walking down the blast pattern when their knee went out and twisted.

Cut open right thumb by trying to open a 50# can of 7018 welding rod.

Employee was helping to set the tailpiece and was lifting a stiff jack against the mine roof when EE felt the right bicep tear. EE tried to continue working but was in too much pain and had to come out of the mine. EE went to the emergency room and was treated and was referred to a orthopedic specialist. EE came back to work the next day.

THE CORE HOLE WAS TD'D. DRILLER AND HELPER WERE PULLING CORE BARRELL OUT. CORE BARRELL GOT HUNG UP AND HELPER ASKED DRILLER TO BRING THE CHUCK DOWN TO HELP EASE THE AWKWARDNESS. AS THE DRILLER FED THE CHUCK DOWN THE CARRIAGE PLATE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH HELPER'S FOOT THAT WAS HANGING OVER THE DECKING CAUSING MINOR FRACTURE AND LACERATION TO BIG AND INDEX TOE ON LEFT FOOT.

Injured had just drilled a hole in the top. As EE twisted to grab the glue and roof bolt, the knee popped and dislocated.

A surface mechanic suffered a laceration to left middle finger, while picking up a volute liner which had a sharp edge, cutting through EE's gloves, requiring three sutures.

Miner broke right ring finger when the coal system baghouse door slammed shut, catching EE's fingers between the door and frame.

L shoulder sternoclavicular sprain, R shoulder strain. Worker lifting tool above shoulder, sustained pinch nerve/strain/pain

Lifting rock out of the cone crusher chute. It slid out and ripped skin and nail of right pinky finger.

EE was performing the maintenance at Glen Gardner Quarry. EE was shoveling under the sand screw. Shovel slipped and hand made contact with the sharp metal and resulted in a minor cut between the 2nd and 3rd finger of right hand.

technician was torquing lug nuts on a haul truck when They put their fingers in the path of the reaction arm causing them to be caught in the pinch point.

Air hose hit employees hand while winterizing Bean Pump. Sent to get Xray that evening and no fracture noted. Took employee for second opinion on 2/28/22 and found EE has a minor fracture to tip of left hand with sprain. Employee started rostered days off on 2/23/22 and advised of fracture on 2/28/22.

Employee tossed a shovel full of mud to the side and twisted arm/elbow.

On 2/22/22 the employee was using an air lance to clean a chute. In the process, EE hit a frozen chunk of material that was hidden behind non-frozen build-up. This caused a strain in EE's right shoulder from the jamming of the lance into the build-up. On 3/2/22 EE was placed on restricted duty for lifting capacity.

Loader Operator was walking up stairs to cab and slipped on snow on the third step, causing lower left knee to strike the metal step.

Employee was descending down a stairwell when EE felt a "pop" in EE's left knee along with a dull pain on the side of EE's knee.

Employee was chipping ice/material buildup in the dribble hopper with a pry bar. While chipping the employee's hand made contact on top of dribble hopper causing a laceration to left index finger.

EE was operating a 988 loader, working on a road towards the east corner of the plug shot. EE was removing material, creating a pathway to connect to an existing ramp, for haul truck access. As EE pushed, material from the ramp on the front right side of the tire, succumbed to the weight of the loader and rollover. EE scrapped material at an angle from the ramp.

Slipped due to ice & fractured left wrist

EE was stepping up onto a concrete pad and EE slipped, spraining left ankle. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with an ankle sprain, and released to modified duty pending follow-up. Site can accommodate.

EE slipped and fell when EE stepped in a cutout of a metal platform that was submerged under water. This caused EE to twist neck and left leg. EE was treated conservatively until 4/11 when EE was given a prescription for PT making it recordable.

Water truck operator was cleaning the area around the secondary crusher with a water hose when a rock fell from above and struck the employees hard hat. The employee began to experience a headache and nausea. The employee was diagnosed with a concussion.

A miner was moving the "A" portion of a shipping chute when the "B" chute began to move towards them. The miner reached out to stop the chute and jammed their right middle finger causing it to dislocate. The miner was seen at a medical clinic where they were prescribed a splint and restrictions.

Employee was coming down the ladder after greasing the elevator. While climbing down a foot slipped. Employee grabbed ahold of the ladder rung so they would not fall and felt their arm pop. Employee said that the right arm hurt approximately 3" below the elbow.

EE was releasing a chain and pinched finger causing a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

Employee was picking up heavy rocks to place onto the plastic covers on the leach field, when they felt pain in the left lower abdomen.

Employee was adding oil to a gear box when EE slipped and fell, hitting their back on a shaker screen.

Employee was reaching in their pocket for gloves and EE's knife was out of the casing and cut EE's left thumb.

Employee was performing maintenance on conveyor when employee injured elbow

EE stepped on a plank that was acting as the floor of the splitter pit and the plank broke and EE fell and bruised EE's left calf

A miner fell from a height of approximately 9' from a fixed conveyor catwalk while clearing a tail guard. The miner had no fall protection while using a pry bar measuring 70" and 17 lbs while standing on a fiberglass ladder and the fixed mid-rail. The miner was taken to the ER and received 8 staples to a laceration on EE's head, was given a sling for a strain to EE's shoulder.

The Haul truck operator experienced slight discomfort on their left shoulder after a passing haul truck clipped the right batwing on their haul truck. The impact jolted both haul trucks.

EE was working around the assembly of the wash plant installing a leg that fell over onto EE's leg, pinning it underneath. Ultimately breaking EE's leg. Two coworkers assisted in picking up the metal leg off of EE's leg and pulled EE out from under it. EE was taken by a coworker to St. Francis hospital.

Employee was changing out an acetylene bottle on EE's truck and while EE was trying to carry the bottle, it slipped out of EE's hands and landed on EE's left foot resulting in an injury. Employee was given restriction and instructed to wear a foot brace.

Ee reports that co-worker who was providing training grabbed ee's hard hat from behind and twisted ee's neck from left to right forcefully. Ee reports increased pain and stiffness in neck. Seen at a health clinic and released with restrictions site can accommodate.

Pit loader operator in a 992K loader, drove parallel to the muck pile. A large boulder slid down the pile and struck the right front loader tire. The tire blew out and during the movement the employee's right hand was injured by an unknown object in the cab. Employee suffered from a laceration to the right thumb and a strain to the right thumb / palm area.

Climbing into a slurry tank and lost footing causing the employee to fall 5 to 6 feet landing on elbow

Miner stepped on a rock and rolled ankle when walking down stairway to primary.

IE removed EE's gloves to reach for EE's water bottle, placed on top of the rod trailer, and brushed EE's left hand on a nail head that was protruding and used to hang wrenches on. Injury resulted to the web area of the left hand between the pinky and ring fingers.

While moving a suitcase welding machine, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

Employee felt a pinch in lower back when they bent down to pick up a door mat.

Employee was descending the steps of the 102 conveyor. When reaching the last step, the employee rolled EE's left ankle. X-rays were negative and employee placed on restricted duty.

Injured EE working bolting down top deck screens on 722, holding the nuts w wrench so other EE's could tighten them on deck above w impact gun. EE was holding nut w wrench & hand between washer & screen that was being bolted down. Once other EE started to tighten bolt, thumb pinched between bottom of C channel & bolt washer. EE STILL ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THIS TIME.

The IP tried to control the falling pipe during the process of placing sounder pipe in well. The pipe made contact with IP left middle finger tip after it slipped out of pipe already lowered in hole, Causing an avulsion and fracture finger tip after falling 6inches.

The employee was getting a mine rescue physical when the doctor found a Pre-existing Hernia. The employee had no pain and did not have a clue employee had a hernia. The employee 4 months later decided employee wanted to have it repaired, employee did not want to take any chance of it getting worse.

Employee was dropping EE's bolter cable down when a car bumped EE causing EE to hurt EE's back EE finished the shift, went to the doctor and was given a full duty work release. EE worked 1 day at not EE's normal work occupation restricted duty.

An operator was walking out of the control room to check the B-Train, felt their knee buckled. The employee was taken to the clinic and given restrictions on their second follow-up on 2/12/2022.

Employee was reaching into a tool box and came into contact with an exposed blade. Employee cut their finger and required stitches.

While attempting to place and weld a metal bracket for support a Porta Power slipped and caught hand.

The left front tire blew out on ME-02 loader. The worker jarred EE's back when the tire blew. The incident occurred 2/10/22 did not seek medical attention until 02/21/22

Associate came up to the metal yard to pick up a couple pieces of metal for a chute rebuild. As they started sliding the large angle iron off the sheet of metal they needed, they lost track of their surroundings & pinky figure was pinched between angle in their hand and another piece of metal behind them. Employee was wearing neoprene coated fabric gloves.

Employee was walking across parking lot and slipped on the ice landing on their shoulder. Continued to work until 2/24/22 when EE informed me of the accident and that it was not getting any better. I instructed EE to go to hospital and they found that EE had a cracked shoulder bone.

Employee fell on frozen ground landing on their side resulting in a shoulder strain.

Employee was tightening fittings with a pipe wrench and struck elbow on a steel door frame on 2/10/22. Employee was checked at a clinic on 2/11/2022 and released to work with no treatment or restrictions. Employee returned to clinic on 2/22/2022 due to swelling and was placed on work restrictions.

Employee struck pin on primary rock breaker with hammer. Upon impact a piece of metal came off the pin and struck the employee in the eyebrow.

A small crew was repairing a 6" Carbon Pipe in the Moerenci Mill. With a crew member at each end of the pipe one member lost grip due to the wet conditions allowing the pipe to fall about 10" striking the top of the thumb on the right hand. Causing a small laceration on the thumb.

Steel dropped on workers arm.

The employee was taking a wagon full of parts and tools down a ramp when employee slipped and fell onto right side.

Fell off a ladder and injured hand

Employee was working concrete with 4' Bull float and several extension handles. Employee was repositioning when employee tripped on the gravel subgrade & fell on right knee on the rough terrain.

Employee was walking to the Change Room when boot got caught in the grading causing them to fall and twist an ankle.

A temp EE finished loading a 1000 lb. super sack when the EE noticed the super sack started to slide off the forklift forks. The EE thought they tilted the forks back. The EE then grabbed onto the super sack and felt pain in their lower back. On 2-15-22 temp EE was evaluated and given a prescription and a back belt for a lower lumbar strain.

The employee was pushing in a MV breaker back into its cabinet in the Keetac substation when they felt pressure in lower right abdomen. There were two other employees helping push the breaker, but the last portion is very hard to do with more than one person.

Employee rubbed an eye and felt some pain. A metal shaving was on hand as they rubbed the eye. EE thought it came from the back of their hand when rubbing the eye. EE flushed the eye and thought the material came out. Employee finished the shift. When employee got home, they noticed there was still something in the eye. Contacted supervisor and went to see emergency services.

EE got left thumb caught in pinch point while opening access door to equipment. Required stitches. No other injury beyond laceration. Restricted duty only.

On the date of 2/7/2022 at 1:30 PM, EE came to me with an injury to EE's finger. EE said that EE was trying to turn a pump pulley which resulted in EE's finger being rolled up in the drive belt. Pump was de-energized and guard was removed to repair. Report was made at the time of incident and EE was driven to medical center where EE was treated for injury.

Employee was reclaiming curtain and felt a sharp pain in their lower back resulting in them working 4 days shorter hours.

A Concentrator employee was in the process of ball charging media in the regrind. The employee at opening the regrind's door felt discomfort in lower back.

EE was walking down the paved roadway at entrance of the quarry when EE rolled an ankle on loose gravel. EE went to the Doctor and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.

Employee was walking in parking lot and slipped on the ice. Employee fell on arm, continued to work until 3/16, elbow was not healing so they put employee on Restrictive duty.

Employee was pulling on a cable when EE slipped and lost footing. This caused EE to land on the elbow. Employee was taken to OMP and placed on restrictions. Accident under investigation.

An employee reported pain on their hip as they were exiting the man van.

Employee was collecting drill hole samples when they hit a rock with the shovel. Contact with the rock caused jarring to the shoulder making it sore.

Miner twisted R knee when stepped back and tripped over pipe. Became MSHA reportable on 2/17/22 when miner was placed on restricted duty.

While putting a new razor blade into knife, EE cut right thumb.

Injured walked out the door of the prep plant going to the foreman's pickup. Due to the weather conditions the whole area was a solid sheet of ice. The injured slipped and fell hurting the right shoulder as the injured tried to catch self. The injured was still in discomfort on 4/1/2022 and went to the doctor. On 4/6/2022 and MRI showed a tear in the rotator cuff.

Employee was shoveling debris in the raw mill when EE twisted improperly and strained EE's lower back.

While stepping off the switcher to disengage the rail car the employee slipped on some ice/snow buildup on the rail and to the side of the rail.

A mechanic had their right hand on a new 64" idler and left hand on the belt structure underneath the belt. As they were guiding the idler into place, it slipped off their shoulder and right hand and fell 2-3" landing on their left hand. This resulted in lacerations to the skin on their left ring finger.

ind was laying out roof bolts alongside of EE's bolter. When EE felt a pop and burning in EE's shoulder. This resulted in a lost time injury.

CAT 385 EXCAVATOR STRIPPING OVERBURDEN, FROZEN LUMP MATERIAL, CAT 733 HAUL TRUCK BACKING UNDER BUCKET TO GET LOADED. FOGGY CONDTIONS. APON DUMPING BUCKET QUICKLY, FROZEN MATERIAL OR BUCKET HIT BODY RESULTING TRUCK TO ROCK, INDUCING FORCE TO TRUCK OPERATOR NECK AREA

Employee slipped in snow while holding a propane tank. Hurt shoulder.

When traveling outside as a passenger on a 2 man personnel cart, the driver hit a bump and bottomed out. Employee was holding onto the side of the cart with fingers under the cart. When the cart bottomed out it got the fingers resulting in 5 stitches in little finger and broke the tip of the little finger. No work missed, employee is back 2/4/2022.

Employee was unloading bolts off of a trailer when they felt a pain in their lower back, resulting in them working shorter hours for 9 days.

Ee was using a post pounder to set ground rod. The post pounder slipped off the top of the rod, smashing finger between the rod tip and post pounder handle. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the finger tip, and referred to hand specialist. Ee released to modified duty, no use of the injured finger, pending orthopedic consult. Site can accommodate.

EE was cleaning out a clog in crusher. Jumped off of a 2 foot concrete platform and landed foot on a rock. Twisted ankle.

Employee was standing on a ladder fueling haul truck, the hose fell out of the fuel line and landed on the ground while fuel was still pouring out. While in the process of stepping off the ladder the employee stepped on the fuel hose causing them to trip and fall to the ground resulting in a sprain to left ankle.

Employee was cleaning sprayers on a downcomer and when putting in the long sprayer it slipped and crushed employees left pinky.

Employee tripped on piece of floor plate/grate, and fell resulting in bruising to right ribs/shoulder. Placed on light duty work restrictions.

Employee was replacing a piece of catwalk on our truck access platform and while lowering new catwalk into place it slipped out of hand pinched right pinky finger between catwalk and frame.

Employee was pulling hose off dust collector to clean it, pulled off a little quickly and got some dust in right eye. Employee tried flushing it out for a long while, however went to eye clinic to get the remainder out. Received prescription for eye treatment. No lost time.

Moving radial stacker, EE's left index finger got stuck when EE had tension on the cable and EE's left index finger got caught in between the shackle and choker.

Individual was pulling strap off of the roof bolter when it became stuck. Then when it became free it slid across the bolter striking the individual's right arm resulting in a laceration which required sutures.

EE was holding a piece of steel support while co-worker was cutting steel with cordless grinder. The grinder became caught and ran up the frame, making contact with EE's L pinky finger, causing a laceration. EE had 4 stitches.

Employee was a using a 8 pound sledgehammer to hammer on the outside of a bin to knock down material that had built up inside. In the process of swinging the hammer EE felt a pop in the right shoulder. Employee was taken to a clinic and observed and released to full duty, no medications, and no restrictions. MRI reviewed on 3/23/22 showed no damage, but PT was recommended.

The employee was bending a six foot torque tension bolt. While applying downward pressure on the bolt, it slipped out of EE's hands and sprung upward striking EE in the bottom lip causing a laceration.

Injured employee was removing a broken belt roller for replacement on the 3 West Belt. As EE was removing the roller, a piece of the broken roller can contacted EE's right forearm causing a laceration. Employee later received 4 sutures. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and was wearing required PPE.

EE was tightening a mickey bolt with the jackleg when so small pieces of rock fell from the back. The employee stepped back to let the rock fall in front of EE. After the rock hit the ground the employee looked up at the back and was struck in the chin by another small piece of rock.

Employees right foot slipped while cutting conveyor belt causing body position to shift resulting in a laceration to the left forearm resulting in 8 stitches. Employee was released back to work with no restrictions.

Employee was walking a piece of demo'd steel sheeting up an incline, the sheeting they were walking on gave way causing them to drop down 4-6 inches resulting in a displacement fracture of the right ankle.

While attempting to remove a filter, the socket slipped causing employees hand to be pinched.

Ee was replacing a hoist cylinder with another ee, and directing the ee to raise the cylinder to put in the top pin. Injured ee heard a big bang and then was struck in the face with what the ee believes to be a taylor fork from the cylinder. Seen at ER, CT scan negative, received stitches to laceration in mouth, released to full duty 2/25/22.

Employee stated employee was operating the #1 Emu coming off of the #3 section traveling toward the Coal Fork Bottom to finish shift. Employee stated employee was not paying attention and drove into the cross under guard at the #1A belt line. This is where the track and belt cross. Employee received 6 stitches in face and returned to work.

I.E. was cutting a piece of belting cover to access a water line fitting in the throat of the miner. As they were cutting the belting the knife slipped and caused a laceration to the tip of their left index finger. The laceration required stitches and the employee has not missed any work.

EE was filling the water truck when EE pulled on the chain to open the valve, the handle of the valve slipped off the valve and struck EE on the back of EE's left hand. We took EE to Urgent Care to have EE's hand looked at and X-ray came back clean and the doctors released EE to come back to work the same day.

Injury date 2-24-22 employee was checking the #3 face as they started to change direction, rt knee popped, they continued to work until they had surgery on 4-21-22, EE wasn't scheduled to work on 4-22. EE had scheduled vacation prior to having surgery from 4-25 thru 5-2 they returned back to work on 5-3-22.

Two employees were drilling a hole in a disconnect box. The hole saw slipped & made contact with one of the employees left hand. This resulted in 14 stitches in EE's left hand.

Employee was installing hog panel wire mesh to the mine roof. During the process of installing this mesh to the mine roof, the edge of the wire mesh contacted the employee's arm causing a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was removing an old light fixture when the fixture slipped from grip and while catching the fixture, a sharp bolt end cut the employee's right ear.

2 Haul trucks were traveling in opposite directions down and up a ramp in the dump. As they met on the ramp the driver immediately pulled off to the side to avoid contact. One truck started to slide when the brakes were applied causing a collision. Employees were wearing seat belts, however, driver of truck #2 received a laceration above the eye requiring three stitches.

IE was unstopping a discharge line when it freed and moved it caused a laceration to left pinky.

I.E. was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt. As they were drilling a small piece of rock broke loose and slid down the drill steel. The rock piece was slung from the steel and made contact with their chin. This caused a small laceration that required stitches. Employee has not missed work.

Employee was assigned to clean under ball mill feeders shoveling material. The employee reported they noticed soreness to the left leg upon completing the task but did not remember any moment where they were injured. The employee continued with their scheduled days off. Upon returning on 3/1/2022, the employee reported the incident to their supervisor.

EE was trying to step down from the tailgate to the bumper of a pickup when they slipped and fell to the ground. Twisted a knee. Experiencing ongoing discomfort and requested to be seen. Seen on 4/4, diagnosed with an MCL sprain, referred to physical therapy, and released to full duty.

Employee was attempting to clean off the outside glass of a John Deere 824K loader. EE missed a step on the loader and fell to the ground. EE injured EE's groin.

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES: Employee was pushing the slider tubing back when chain came loose causing the employee to fall forward cutting nose resulting in sutures to tip of nose.

Employee stated was looking into the top of #10 mixing tank in LCH, when employee opened up the hatch the pressure caused lch to blow into employee's face. Employee was wearing goggles, but the LCH is watery and ran under employee's goggles.

EE suffered a small cut on the right index finger while removing a bearing from a shaft on 02/22/22. On 03/31/22 employee reported some swelling and went the Doctor where a small sliver of metal was removed requiring 2 stitches and prescribed antibiotics.

At 8:30 am a mechanic was removing old pressure washer in wash bay to install new unit. During removal the wash unit tipped from the telehandler forks and guard on washer unit caught the mechanics glove cutting EE's right middle finger and scraping stomach. Mechanic was taken to the hospital and received 4 stitches in EE's right middle finger.

Employee was setting up an eliminator on a valve on the south primary feed tank suction and the eliminator fell off the valve smashing employee's finger.

The employee was using a grinder, to cut the head of a bolt that was placed on a vise. The grinder kicked back and cut the left index finger.

employee hit head on inside of cab in a 627G scraper and on 2/25/22 went to clinic to be checked out for concussion like symptoms. employee states they were wearing seatbelt when the rough road caused the contact. the Provider prescribed pain killers and released the employee to return to work on 2/28/2022

Injured employee was in the process of cutting expanded metal with a grinder to fabricate a guard for a belt head, when the grinder caught the expanded metal causing the disc to climb up the metal and contact employee's left index finger. Employee finished shift and sought medical treatment where employee received 7 sutures. Medical Only.

Splicing a belt on the McCloskey. Associate was cutting the belt to splice it and the knife slipped and the associate cut the pointer finger on left hand.

Employee was doing hot work underground. When they came up from their shift their left eye was irritated. After some time the employee went to the doctor where a piece of metal was discovered in their eye. Employee has not missed work. Reporting due to prescription eye drops.

Haulage Employee was shadowing the Blast crew at phase 14. While the employee was walking at the logging pattern, the employee slipped on a rock. Employee hit their R Knee. Resulting in the employee's knee laceration required sutured.

Employee was walking to the scoop. Employee slipped in some mud. When they raised up, they hit their head on a piece of waterline causing a laceration just above right eye, in which required 2 stitches.

Employee was moving a heavy duty jack stand when EE lost EE's balance and fell to the concrete floor in the shop. The jack stand landed on EE's right hand causing a laceration that required 7 stitches to close.

Employee partially stepped on a stair edge and rolled EE's ankle.

While lifting an item, felt pain in groin area. Swelling 3 days later. Reported injury on 2/22/22.

Two employees were working to shotcrete an area. The shotcrete nozzle handle became stuck and a wrench was used to turn it. The injured employee had a finger in the line of fire and left pinky was struck with the wrench causing a distal phalanx fracture.

Employee strained back while stacking standup. "We were flat stacking and walking walk into pallets for standup and my lower back started to hurt I woke up Saturday morning and could not move from pain "

Employee fell in parking lot and injured wrist attempting to brace themselves from fall.

EE was sliding two stacked steel troughs into a pickup bed. While pushing them into the truck the bottom trough was moving, and the top trough was not. This resulted in the right hand being pinched between the two troughs which caused two fingers (index & middle both above the first knuckle) to be smashed and cut. R. index finger received 5 sutures; the middle finger was bandaged.

I.E. was roof bolting outby on some rehabilitation work. After installing a bolt, a foreign material went behind the I.E.'s glasses and got into their eye. Employee has not missed work. Reporting due to prescription eyedrops.

Contractor employee was helping load angle iron metal pieces when one the pieces rolled and contacted EE's right pinky finger resulting in a fracture.

Ee was cleaning cab of haul truck. Ee sat back down in truck after cleaning and closed door on thumb. Seen at a health clinic, diagnosed with a tuft fracture and fingernail avulsion of the left thumb. Referred to hand surgeon for consult. Released to full duty effective 2/16/22.

While operating a shuttle car, employee pinched fingers on right hand between the canopy of the machine and the rib, resulting in a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was putting steel in the chuck while roof bolting and it popped out striking right hand resulting in stitches.

Rock stuck in the jaw, EE was trying to manually release it with hand. The rock slipped and smashed the tip of EE's finger. Cut tip of finger.

EE struck their head on a door handle of a 320 loader.

The IE was using a hand drill to bore out a broken bolt to a tram lever on a roof bolter. As the IE applied pressure to the drill, the 3/16" bit scattered causing a fragment of metal to become logged in the corner of the right eye. The IE was transported to the Sparta Community Hospital ER where medical treatment was administrated, to care for the eye.

While changing a bearing, Miner hit bearing race with a hammer and a piece of metal broke off, cut through EE's glove and lacerated the middle finger of right hand, requiring stitches.

Miner was climbing up a rock pile when a rock shifted and caused EE to fall. When EE fell, the ice auger that EE was carrying struck EE's left wrist and cut it open. Four stitches were required to close the wound.

Was bolting #8 face when the drill steel stopped up. EE took the bottom piece of steel out of the drill chuck and the top piece of steel fell out of the hole then bounced off the drill pot hitting EE in the mouth breaking EE's tooth.

Employee fell while getting down from equipment landing on elbow and shoulder

Struck or injured by hand tool or machine in use

Individual was starting to drill a hole for a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell and caught EE's hand between the rock and the head of the bolter. This resulted in 3 stitches.

While walking on ground level to get a lab sample, employee tripped on a wheel chock that was sticking into the walkway. Injured employee fell to the ground landing on right knee, left hand, and left shoulder.

While installing a chute to a steel frame, Employee improperly placed hand in a pinch point area causing a laceration to index and fiddle finger on left hand, requiring sutures. Employee returned to work with no restrictions, No Lost days.

Employee was setting the brake on machine, the holding clamp was in the upright position. The Cutter head moved into the open clamp causing the clamp to fall striking employee's right hand on the middle and ring finger breaking the tip of the middle one and lacerating the middle and ring finger that required stitches.

While backing up with head turned back, the dozer shifted on a rock suddenly and hit another rock which caused a whipping action & strained EE's neck.

While switching oxygen bottles on welding truck the safety cap came loose and struck EE in the mouth, chipping front tooth.

Employee was back at the bolt trailer when they got some rock dust in left eye resulting in the eye doctor putting prescription eye drops in the eye.

Employee was lifting oxygen tanks and strained lower back.

Injured was operating Head Side of Shear on Longwall. Injured was leaning with left hand on equipment. A rock was thrown from the Head Drum approx. 15 ft and struck the injured's left pinky finger. Finger was fractured and lacerated.

DURING CLEANUP FOR THE DAY WHILE CUTTING RUBBER ROD FOR FLOORING, CONTRACTOR CUT SELF WITH UTILITY KNIFE ON THE WRIST. A BANDAGE WAS APPLIED BY THE EMPLOYEE AND EE WAS NOT CONCERNED, FINISHED CLEANING FOR THE DAY AND LEFT SITE. ON THE WAY HOME DECIDED TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BY URGENT CARE, RECEIVED 8 STICHES.

Employee was moving a heavy duty jack stand when EE lost balance and fell on the concrete floor of the maintenance shop. The jack stand landed on EE's right hand causing a laceration that required 9 stitches.

Maintenance Manager bent over and picked up a 5 gallon pail filled with liquid when EE felt pain in the lower back. Physical therapy was prescribed as a result.

Employee was attempting to start pickup to warm up. Engaged clutch with right leg while standing with left leg on the ground. Released clutch. Truck was in gear, lurched forward, collided with dumpster and slammed driver's door into employee's body. Employee received a laceration to upper lip, requiring stitches at local ER.

IE was using channel locks to hold a piece of channel for another miner who was using a welder. The channel fell and hit the IE right thumb, causing a fracture.

A mechanic was installing a bushing on the z bar of a scoop with a push plate by hitting it with a sledge hammer. While hitting the push plate with the sledge hammer a piece of the push plate flew off. The shrapnel flew and cut through the employees glove and lacerated the right hand knuckle.

Employee was handling and loading belt structure stands into the scoop bucket. One on the stands was stuck. As EE pushed and another employee pulled on the stand, the stand broke free pinched EE's finger between the stand and scoop bucket. 6 sutures were required.

While grinding on sand screw during maintenance, employee felt a sudden pain in their back. Employee was seen by contractor physical therapist who urged them to go to the ER. The employee was diagnosed with a back strain and given a prescription painkiller and muscle relaxer.

The employee stated the pin was removed from the arm so the actuator could be rotated up and out of the way to access the arm bushing. The mechanic had a hand on top of arm lowering it into place to reinstall the pin to actuator when weight of arm went over the center and pinched left index finger between the arm and housing. Broken finger was discovered on 2-14-2022

Employee was assisting in moving an intake pipe for the 1302 fan. The intake pipe tipped over and pinched the employee's finger between the fork of the telehandler and intake pipe. Employee received 6 stitches and fractured the upper part of middle finger.

Employee was changing cutting edges on 24H grader, while using impact to remove hardware, a nut came out of socket, bounced off the ground and hit employee in the lower lip resulting in a chipped tooth.

Employee pinched left index finger when moving concrete forms.

Employee was cutting the head of a bolt to remove a machine guard with a portable grinder. The grinder kicked and struck the employee in the lower left thumb causing an injury that required six stiches.

EE was cleaning the window of the Loader EE was running that day, slipped and caught self, hurt shoulders

EE was assisting electricians by lifting bin to make weight change on load cell when EE felt a shock sensation in their neck.

Employee was cutting a liner with hand saw and cut index finger on left hand.

The employee swung an ax and missed the crib and hit their shin, causing a laceration. This incident is being reported as medical due to having to get three sutures.

Employee was putting part away in storage building and smashed left pinky finger between the part EE was putting away and one that was on shelf. Both were made of steel.

Employee was chiseling nordback from crusher with a hammer and chisel. As the employee struck the chisel with the hammer, the chisel came out of hand and struck a nearby employee in the mouth chipping two front lower teeth and cutting upper lip.

The employee was performing inspection functions of the job around the clinker cooler when cooler dust exited from a pinhole in the cooler sidewall. The dust got behind EE's safety glasses and into the left eye. The employee was treated for an abrasion to the left cornea and prescribed preventative antibiotic drops. No vision loss or permanent damage occurred from this incident.

EE was grinding rust from the primary sidewall under the crusher. EE finished grinding and proceeded to switch from clear glasses to burning glasses. In the process, grinding material fell into EE's burning glasses. When EE put the burning glasses on, material fell into EE's left eye.

The employee drove a warehouse forklift across a railroad track crossing when the counterweight hit a rail causing the employee to feel pain in lower back.

Injured employee was holding angle iron while another drilled a hole in it in order to mount a sign. The drill bit pierced the metal, caught employee's glove, and caused a puncture wound in hand. Injured employee driven to the office where the hand was washed and bandages applied. Employee was taken to the emergency room where they received 8 stitches and was released to go home.

Removing a guard on the push arm of a 375A bulldozer to make a minor repair using a wrench. Wrench slipped and struck employee on right shin causing a laceration.

Climbed over feeder onto the metal lip between feeder and box and foot got stuck

EE Was removing the seals on a Wilson-Snyder pump with a 1 ton overhead hoist when the hoist fell from the hook and struck the employee on the hand.

A contractor employee was getting materials from a laydown area. The employee slipped and fell catching themselves on their hands. The small concrete dobies the employee was carrying landed on the employees left index finger. The employee was seen a medical care facility and diagnosed with a fracture.

Employee mashed finger while tapping a beam in place with sledgehammer, resulting in a fracture.

Injured employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt with a razor knife and cut left wrist, requiring staples to treat the injury.

EE stated was getting off from equipment AT-14 facing the equipment when EE stepped down on a rock which caused EE to slip and lose footing causing EE to fall and land on their back. Handrails on equipment were in good condition and steps were dry and free of any damage. EE has been instructed to use a knee brace and crutches.

SNOW - PLOWING INCIDENT. EE was plowing snow with a loader, broke through frost and hit solid ground. Machine stopped abruptly. EE was thrown into loader windshield.

The employee was operating a CAT 980K FEL through the limestone field. When EE drove across a pot hole, the operator's seat bottomed out causing the operator to experience sharp pain in their back.

Clear sunny day. Field Tech was stepping down from the bed of the service truck and lost footing. Body was then shifted and impacted an umbrella holder mounted to the truck, they then fell to the ground on left side and impacted rib cage

Was walking to EE's car at breaktime. Stepped on black ice, slipped and fell on EE's back.

Worker removed their PPE-safety glasses while entering the break room at break time and felt something enter their eye. Worker flushed eye and it still felt irritated. Safety Supervisor escorted worker to the onsite medic. Medic flushed the eye again, removed a FB and gave the worker antibiotic eye drops for preventative measures.

As the employee dismounted drill, employee slipped on the lower step and dropped to the ground. When this occurred the top step struck employee in the mouth and broke part of the left top front tooth off. The broken piece was found and reattached by employee's dentist later that day.

Employee was tightening a rope seal using a pair of channel lock pliers. EE was pulling on the rope towards self. The pliers slipped off the rope and EE hit self in the mouth with the pliers chipping a couple of teeth.

Employee was working on 308 drill outside the shop. EE was standing on the mast loosening a hydraulic hose, after they broke the hose loose, they stepped down with right foot, left foot was caught under another hydraulic hose and right foot landed on uneven footing causing them to roll the ankle. Resulting in a small fracture to the right foot.

Employee was walking around skid steer and slipped on ice. Struck chin on bucket of skid steer, laceration to chin.

Employee placed EE's left hand onto a fusion machine clamp landing area, the clamp was jostled and fell onto employee left hand resulting in a cut that took 3 stitches to close.

Employee was loading behind the miner when a piece of gob fell off the canopy striking employee in left arm requiring stitches.

While performing Gunite operations the hose plugged. When the hose was cleared it released causing the nozzle to kick back striking an employee in the side of the face.

On February 3rd, 2022, at approximately 7:20AM an employee while working on a piece of equipment in the mobile shop had some sand particles get into EE's eye. EE used the eye wash station to try and clean it out. EE still had eye irritation and stated EE could still feel something in EE's eye. EE was taken to Floresville urgent care for first aid treatment.

Employee wiped their eye with gloves that had been contaminated by metal shavings the day prior, which required medical attention.

Employee was cutting a piece of metal with an electric grinder when the cutting disk bound up causing the grinder to kick back and cut the top of their hand.

At approx. 1300, a diagnostic electrician was cutting conduit for a receptacle line. While the portable band saw was coasting to a stop, the employee made contact with the blade along the top of their right hand. Employee was taken to the clinic and received 3 sutures.

EE believes they stepped wrong on a rock or rolled a window up and turned wrong hurting back. EE did not notify anyone until 2/7/22 stating they wanted to see the Dr. EE is now seeking medical treatment of therapy. Saw Dr. 2/7/22 and the therapy ordered made it reportable.

Employee was shoveling a sand pile when employee stepped wrong and twisted left knee

Individual was in the process of installing a new starter motor located in an enclosed outdoor air compressor housing. During this process, the individual strained their back.

Injured was holding a coil of disconnected oxygen/acetylene hoses while a fellow miner cut the plastic tie straps off the coil with a knife. When the knife went through the plastic, it deflected the knife upwards into the injured hand. The 3cm laceration needed 6 stitches to close.

Installing boom attachment on equipment, missed handhold on machine and lost balance falling off machine landing hard on feet causing pain in back and right knee.

Ee tripped getting off piece of equipment. Ee fell forward and caught self with left arm. Reported on date of injury and requested to see doctor when pain did not resolve. Seen at a medical center, xrays showed midclavicular fracture. Referred to orthopedic surgeon for consultation. Released to full duty.

A piece of drill casing rolled in its rack and wound up coming to a rest on top of injured employee's right middle finger, just the tip of the finger was injured.

Employee was crawling into #4 Kiln riser on the 3rd floor. Began complaining about elbow being tender. Had been receiving first aid treatment since 2/28/2022. Condition has gotten more painful. Doctor has put EE on work restrictions for 6-8 weeks to allow elbow to heal, 6/3/2022.

Employee was doing audio test on 2-17-2022 and has showed employee had sustained a STS in left ear. Employee was scheduled to re test on the 2/23/22 and it confirmed that the employee has sustained a permanent STS in left ear, from the baseline in 2017.

Employee suffering from carpal tunnel

The Employee Received 20% Award for occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee last worked for us in 2013

Miner reported that after a medical procedure they feels their condition is posable silicosis based on a pervious diagnosis in 2015.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee on 2/21/2022.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee on 2/21/2022.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

CLP Employee working night shift was processing elevated arsenic material through the direct feed system. After Employee awoke for their next shift (2/22/22 starting at 6:00 PM), they noticed a rash forming on their body.

Ee welded on 2/13, became sick with flu-like symptoms. Felt better after ee went home. Welded again on 2/17, became sick again with flu-like symptoms. Seen at Golden Valley, testing ruled out other diseases, ee diagnosed with metal fume fever. Seen again on 2/22 and released to full duty 2/23.

An ex employee was awarded 15% pneumoconiosis on February 17th 2022. Employee retired on 06/01/2018.

The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 02/16/2022 from a medical report dated 2/7/22 awarding the injured 8.25 % permanent partial disability from noise induced hearing loss.

Employee states they are feeling sharp pain shooting through both hands/wrists into both elbows and left shoulder while bolting.

25 decibels hearing shift left ear.

Received confirmation by Professional Supervisor of a reportable hearing loss in the right ear on 2/13/22. Retraining and refitting completed.

Employee diagnosed with hearing threshold shift.

EE developed chronic cough. Sought treatment for cough resulting in diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis/silicosis. Lung biopsy taken 3/2/22 confirmed. On 4/13/22 confirmed compensable and accepted by workers' compensation.

EE has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis

Annual audiometric testing showed a potentially reportable shift. Miner was sent for follow-up examination. The follow-up examination confirmed the reportable shift.

ACCUMULATIVE

To the best of our knowledge and information an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 may have been in contact with one employee, (vaccinated), for 15 minutes within 6 feet on 2-1-22. EE felt symptoms on 2-5-22 after shift. EE tested positive that evening and is quarantined at home for ten days.

EE DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 2/4/2022/ TREATMENT/SURGERY IS PENDING AT THIS TIME.

Employee's audiogram identifies a reportable standard threshold shift.

Employee's audiogram identified a reportable standard threshold shift.

Employee bent down to hook up an air hose, felt a pop in back, was evaluated at a health center, diagnosed with a multilevel degenerative disc disease. On 2/16 employee informed the mine employee was receiving steroid injections and had been receiving Physical Therapy. 2/17/22 the mine received documentation from the doctor stating the employee has been removed from work.

During an annual Audiometric testing an employee recorded a standard differential shift

This was a death by natural causes. Employee collapsed at the mine site at the employee's truck, but passed away at the hospital in Elko, NV. There was no actual accident.

Employee was found unresponsive in employee's vehicle in the company parking lot the morning of February 16th, 2022 approx 8:30 am. 911 was called as was MSHA's immediately reportable hotline. Victim was pronounced deceased by the Coroner 9:00 am. The employee passed away of natural causes in the vehicle. An MSHA inspector from the MSHA Macon office performed the investigation.

Employee was found experiencing a stroke. Emergency responders were called to scene and employee was taken for further medical care.

Heart attack at facility, natural causes.

Personal medical emergency - stroke

Currently showing a recordable STS for the right ear. Retest was recommended following initial testing. Retest was performed on 1/24/22. Employee stated employee has fluid on the ear. Employee also has a history of excessive wax build up in ears. Scheduling medical evaluation per doctor recommendation.

Employee was loading rail cars and walking on/near the tracks. EE felt a poke in the foot and discovered a piece of wire had punctured the sole of EE's boot and entered EE's foot.