Mining Incidents in June 2022

Employee was doing daily checks on the #6 Elevator when the elevator got stuck. Mine Management was notified at 9:30 pm.

On June 30, 2022 a roof fall measuring 30'L X 14'W X 7'H occurred on the No.2 section while mining pillars jut in-by survey station No.3500 in the No.6 entry. The fall was cleaned up using an MSHA and WVOMHST approved cleanup plan.

Two contractors were using the elevator to head to the top of the finish silos when it stopped in-between floors. Otis elevator was called to free the miners. The contractors made it out of the elevator at 11:50am.

Temporary power loss to Turquoise Ridge caused by an issue with incoming NV Energy line 147 to the site. 4701 and 4703 hoists lost power during this event. No personnel on the cage at the time. Temporary power was established via generators and all miners were hoisted to the surface until power was restored and hoist checks completed.

A contained fire started on an overcast. Was extinguished with handheld fire extinguishers at 1:52PM.

A roof fall was found in the secondary escapeway on the 2nd panel north travel way. The fall was located in Entry 7 between XC4 and XC6. The fall measured approximately 60 feet long x 20 feet wide x 5 feet high.

A fully trained miner was stuck on the Cameron elevator for one hour.

At 1:00 p.m. management was notified that the engine for the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to mechanical issues. MSHA was notified at 1:25 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at 3:30 p.m. on 6/29/2022. MSHA was notified hoist back in service at 3:50 p.m.

Mined through a vertical gas well.

A roof fall was discovered in 9 West in the #1 entry between crosscut 3 and 4. The fall was posted and dangered off.

During a routine inspection an employee noticed a roof fall that appeared to have happened several weeks earlier in the Unit 80 panel within an area that was previously bermed off and blocked from personnel travel. The area was inspected the next day with an MSHA official who had no immediate concerns.

During mining on the L/W face an uncharted gas well was exposed. Methane gas in excess of 1.5% inundated the area and caused monitors on the shearer and L/W Tailgate to de-energize the section power. Curtain was installed to ventilate the area to reduce the CH4 level. The exposed well was later plugged and minded through. There were no injuries or damages as a result of the event.

The Koepe hoist wasn't syncing and was unable to be operated. Resolver motor wasn't functioning.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered during the day shift pre-shift examination at approx. 6:53 a.m. and was called in to MSHA and WVMHST Officials. The fall is located on 2 Belt Mains in the track entry between break 26 & 27, inby spad 6481 and is approx. 20' long x 20' wide x 5' thick. A clean-up plan has been submitted for review and approval.

Received notification that a belt take-up roller had caught fire due to a bearing failure. The internal bearing failed and frictional heat ignited the bearing grease. Mine employees arrived at the scene and extinguished the grease fire using fire extinguishers and rockdust. There were no injuries associated with this incident. No rules or regulations were violated.

Power outage to the plant due to utility provider issue (Cleveland Public Power) causing main power supply for service hoist to be disrupted.

Employee was on a rubber bull. A low fuel pressure warning came on & smoke came from the engine. The bull was shut down & the fire system activated. Firehall was called & water trucks were dispatched. 10-15 mins of spraying, the fire was extinguished. The Master switch was shut off & scene was secured. MSHA was called at 7:58 The fire was out at 8:06. MSHA was called at 8:08

An unplanned Roof Fall occurred at 3:45 AM in the Intake Air Course of Main West, Entry #2 XC 21. The cave is approximately 18 ft. wide by 10 ft. long and 6 ft high. No one was injured or entrapped and no ventilation was interrupted. Preliminary diagnoses; temperature change caused air-slack and Strata failure around supports.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a blown fuse. The fuse replaced, the hoist was tested, and the hoist was placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

A noninjury roof fall occurred outby 1 section, 60 ft inby spad 4124 in #3 entry approximately 20' wide, 40' long by 10' thick. The crew was withdrawn outby the area until the alt escapeway could be re-established, a ventilation change was approved and ventilation controls adjusted. The affected area had breaker timbers, barriers and danger signs erected at all approaches.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace a contactor on the brake actuator. The parts were replaced, the hoist was tested, and the hoist was placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

A roof fall occurred on the TG-4 travel road at cross cut 58 entry 2. The fall was approximately 35-40 foot in length and was the width of the entry. The height of the entry ranged from 8' to 9'6"". The roof was supported by 8' bolts. The fall was cribbed/flagged off on all approaches.

A fire started on the slope belt when one of the drive pulleys tripped out and the second pulley continued to pull on the belt.

An Non-Injury roof fall accident occurred in the roadway #3 entry at break #22. The fall is approximately 40' long by 20' wide and 10' high.

A Roof Fall occurred on the #2 section in the last open break in the #6 intersection. The #4 roof bolter is approximately 80 feet inby the fall.

Excessive bearing grease caught fire at the 73 mains drive transfer.

The SP elevator was taken out of service for door issues. The doors were put back on track, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. MSHA was notified on site and via hotline.

A non-injury accident occurred on 6/17/22. Elevated amounts of carbon monoxide (co) and methane gas detected in 3-LT Bleeder panel off 6 - South Mains. Though the elevated gas is due to geological lineament features crossing near this location.

An unintentional roof fall occurred, at #6 entry inby spad 9652 on West Mains section, that fell above the anchorage of the roof bolts being used. An Action plan was developed and submitted to allow us to rehabilitate the area and remove the MRS's from the area safely.

ROOF FALL - Occurred on East A belt entry at x-cut 28 and fell onto the East A belt line. The roof fall was approx. 25 feet in length, 30 feet wide and approx. 6 to 8 feet high.

Old elevator went down with a bad door latch.

At 2:30 p.m. management was notified that the engine for the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to mechanical issues. MSHA was notified at 2:59 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at 4:06 p.m. MSHA was notified hoist back in service at 4:06p.m.

Roof fall encountered around 12:05 pm on 06/16/2022. Roof fall located #2 entry 2 crosscuts inby left main surface exhausting fan on South Mains Panther side of mine. Fall is approximately 7' thick, 30' length, 19' wide. Also extends 10' in adjacent crosscut.

Employee was in a piece of equipment working material and backed into another employee's parked truck. The vehicle was damaged but no damage to equipment. No one was injured.

The Crabapple elevator was taken out of service for a period of time due to drum warmth. Industrial Elevator (repair contractor) found that the brake rods were not fully releasing. They adjusted the rods so that there was no longer contact during operation.

Plant was running on overflow due to upset in kiln. Pan conveyor 800 was not shut down and carried hot material to C-41 causing skirting and belt to catch fire.

Roof fall was discovered along #2 South Beltline at #7 cross cut. Spad No. 3357. Fall measured approximately 20' Long X 20' Wide X 5' High. No injuries reported.

An unplanned Roof Fall occurred at an unknown time in a Return Air Course of 2nd West, Entry #6 XC 19. The cave is approximately 20 ft. wide by 25 ft. long and 10 ft high. No one was injured or entrapped and no ventilation was interrupted. Preliminary diagnoses; Strata failure due to water saturation of seam transition area.

On June 16th, 2022, the pre-shift examiner was conducting the pre-shift for the Owl Shift on 1 Section. While examining the intake to the refuge chamber, a roof fall was discovered between the #5 and #6 entries between Spad 3816 & 3826. The fall is dangered off from all approaches & is currently reported on the 75.1200 map located in the meeting room.

Employees were stuck in the Blending Silo elevator, total of an hour and a half from the time they reported been stuck and that they got freed by the Fire department.

The end of the shift in the 1L retreat section the mining crew just finished a right hand cut in #6 entry between 4 and 5 crosscuts. When attempting to advance the MRS's the MRS on the left was stuck. The CM was attached to the MRS with a wire rope. When attempting to pull the MRS the roof caved trapping the 3 machines. MSHA was notified and a K order was issued.

At approx. 10:10PM on 6/8/22, power was lost at the Wana surface facility. On 6/9/22 at approx. 5:54AM, power was restored, and at approx. 6:10AM smoke/fire was observed coming from the Maintenance/Storage Building. Fire departments were notified and dispatched to extinguish the fire. It was determined to have mostly been caused from an electrical component failure.

Main Hoist went down with an electrical problem.

At 2:50PM on 6/8/2022 MSHA Arlington Headquarters was notified that we were bringing everyone out of the mine due to the Slope Hoist Rope meeting retirement criteria. MSHA was also made aware that we had an Emergency Hoist and that we could exit the slope by walking. No miners were injured due to these findings.

The weather was hot and windy as employees were cutting and baling rolls of hay. No equipment was damaged, but 23.78 acres of grass & hay rolls were burned. We could not identify how the fire started. The fire had spread to two rolls of hay when the first employee noticed the fire. Several local fire departments helped put the fire out.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on 6/6/2022 located in the No.6 entry of the No.1E Mains at 10, spad 2216. The fall was cleaned up and re-bolted.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at this mine on 6-5-2022. The fall is located on the 11W/2N panel in #6 entry at the 9+60 intersection. The fall measured 15'x20'x up to 6' thick. The mine was idle when the fall was discovered. Ventilation or travel was not disturbed.

A non injury roof fall occurred in the #7 entry in the intake out by the #5 section.

While completing hoist limit checks, the hoist operator was going into the upper limit checks when the hoist faulted out. The operator was unable to reset the fault and electrical department was notified

A roof fall occurred in the 3rd South Submains located at x-cut 16, in the intersection. The height of the fall was approximately 6.5 feet high. There were no injuries reported.

While mining coal in the 4th lift of pillar mining in the #3 entry, an unexpected roof fall occurred pinning the continuous miner. Miner operator was using remote control to mine while being observed by a federal inspector. At the time of the fall, no visible cracks or separations had been found by the foreman or inspector prior to mining. No injuries.

A field operator noted a fire on CE-15. All soda ash employees helped to extinguish the fire. The fire was extinguished at 2:25am. No one was injured, only equipment damage occurred.

Opening a railcar (boxcar) door, employee pinched left ring finger between the door and the door frame, resulting in the amputation of the left fingertip at the first joint.

While moving a forklift to a different location the forklift tipped toward the vacuum truck and employee's hand was caught between the ROPS on the forklift and the vacuum truck. Left hand was severely smashed.

Employee was assisting in repair of a portable crusher when EE's hand was caught in a gear causing a crush injury to EE's left hand

Injured Employee was torqueing a CAT 795 haul truck with a RAD 34 torque gun. Injured employee received a dislocation, laceration and break to EE's right thumb when it became caught between the extension of the RAD 34 and wheel motor.

Employee was removing a gearbox. A hoist was attached to the gearbox. When the bolts holding the gearbox were removed, the gearbox fell toward the employee who caught it. The employee felt fine, several days later a bump was observed on EE's stomach. The employee will be seeing another doctor to see if is a hernia. As of today EE still doesn't feel any pain.

An employee was on the dredge replacing the bolts for the cutter head coupling. The coupling slipped and severed the tip of EE's middle finger of the left hand.

Crew was changing out Wet End on a 4X3HH Warman Slurry Pump. When they were taking the Impeller off, subject was turning pump with the drive belt when EE's glove got caught and pulled EE's finger between sheave and belt.

Employee alleges they were replacing a belt on the conveyor and they were climbing down from a ladder and missed a step on the ladder falling to the ground hurting left knee.

Wet Plant Operator noticed an issue with PU-2203 and called Maintenance. Maintenance employee was walking by the pump, smelled it overheating, radioed to shut down. After employee called, melted rubber sprayed out of pump casing coming in contact with employee's left thumb and right forearm causing a burn.

IE was walking off a catwalk and down steps when left leg gave out. IE fell to the ground when this happened. IE could not put weight on left leg and was transported to seek medical treatment.

Miner was helping the fill drill holes with material to prep for the blast. EE was carrying buckets of material that were half to three quarters full to dump into the drill holes. EE noticed a pop in the left shoulder and didn't think anything of it at first. The next day EE felt pain in the shoulder. Strain to shoulder area.

A fully trained miner was a passenger in a mantrip when it came off track causing pain to the miner's right shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

An employee was operating a miner when EE's foot was smashed between two pieces of metal in the cab. The miner sustained a fracture in their foot.

Employee was pulling large gauge cable when the cable came loose from the tray and the employee put their right hand on the cable to steady it, resulting in a fracture of the #4 finger of the right hand.

EE STATED THAT EE WAS OPERATING THE SHUTTLE CAR, LEAVING THE MINER WHEN EE STRUCK EE'S HEAD ON THE CANOPY OF THE CAR CAUSING PAIN TO NECK AND BACK. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 6:30 PM WHEN EE CAME OUTSIDE. EE SAW THE DR. ON 6-30-22. X-RAYS AND CT ARE NEGATIVE. EE IS NOW OFF WORK AND WAITING ON AN MRI TO BE PERFORMED FOR AN EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS.

At 10:30 am EE was climbing into the cab of Loader which was 5'1"" from ground. While stepping onto cab EE lost control of EE's three points of contact causing EE to fall. EE landed on right side causing EE's injuries. EE has acquired a fracture in right hip, right wrist, left thumb. There was no property damage at site.

Mechanic replacing screen deck, slid tension bar out & as it slid out, the opposite end of bar tipped down pinching mechanic's thumb between 2 pieces of steel (Steel bar 4"" W x 5' L & approx. 50#). Loader operator provided first aid & transported to the Fire House for ambulance transport to the Hospital. Severity of injury unknown.

worker was performing a 2000 hr service on a dozer. When the worker was removing the reservoir bolts for the hydraulic ripper assembly the workers Knee slid in a small amount of grease. When the knee slid the worker reported feeling a pop and pain.

A fully trained miner was pulling a cable when a loop caught and EE strained EE's shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was throwing crib block, felt pain in lower back, strain. Section height was approx 39"" to 40"". EE was helping to set crib when EE went to throw crib EE twisted back resulting in a lower back injury.

Miner used a shovel to clean mud build up on bottom of return belt (while running) shovel contacted belt pushed back twisting the fingers on left hand causing 3 fractured fingers and two lacerations

WHILE CHECKING THE BOTTOM OF A RAIL CAR EE FELL BACKWARDS. WHEN CATCHING SELF EE HIT ANKLE ON A ROCK.

Employee was standing next to a suspended steel plate when it landed on their foot.

Associate was climbing down the ladder of and metal hatch came down on EE's hard hat and striking EE in the head. EE's face was pressed against the metal ladder. Bruising of nose and strain neck.

Employee was hooking up line to trash pump and felt tug/tightness in lower back. Employee did not report injury until 5th of July and did not seek medical attention until 12th of July.

While loading rock onto the stone splitter, employee's 3rd and 4th fingers on left hand were injured. The tips of the finger were clipped by the chisels coming down.

While running the longwall shearer, a rock came out of the panline and struck the employee in the leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE was washing out the material in the bottom of a load out bin. EE slipped on some loose material causing EE to fall onto a shelf.

Employee was riding on a mantrip going through a track switch and the mantrip jarred them causing injury to the tailbone area.

The employee was assisting the crushing and screening plant operator with a screen change. As employee was lifting one of the screens to replace it, employee felt a ""pull"" in shoulder, causing pain.

EE had placed a crib under a shield to be able to unload it from the cookie sheet on the 650, EE placed the crib under the shield it needed to be repositioned, so EE used left foot to push the crib into position while pushing on the crib, EE overexerted right leg causing the right knee to be displaced.

Employee was cleaning on the tail of the #8 Belt when EE struck EE's head against a roof strap, causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's neck. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

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

Worker was turning on a VFD. When the electrician engaged the switch EE saw a flash and heard a loud bang. The breaker worked and arc was inside cabinet. Previously during a maintenance work a panel was installed with a self taping screw that punctured a cord. When the system was energized it went to ground and caused and arc inside the cabinet.

Working from 5 step rolling ladder, Team member (t/m) attempted to close hopper hatch to control release of fine material. T/M indicated hatch may have made contact with face, but cannot remember. We believe t/m may have jumped from ladder, causing foot injury, then while attempting to flee area, made direct contact with a structural crossmember injuring EE's face.

Employee reported discomfort in right shoulder on 9/13/22. EE states right shoulder continued to bother EE since incident occurred 6/25. EE was referred to Ortho for additional evaluation. EE continued to work with no restrictions. EE had surgery on 1/27/23.

The EE was carrying a pump back to Main West Seals. As EE traveled back to the area to change the pump out, EE began feeling pain in EE's right shoulder. EE began missing work 06/27/2022.

Employee was helping change a planetary on a miner. Later on in the shift employee felt some pain in abdomen. Employee started missing work on 7/26/22 due a hernia repair.

Employee was holding a part for the feeder weighing approx. 40 pounds, with arms extended out when EE felt pain in the left shoulder. Employee had surgery on 12/30/2022 and began missing work.

Changing screens at the quarry, the screen slipped out of EE's hands & cut EE's right hand.

Diesel fuel spilled on the portable plant because someone left the handles open. When employee stepped on the rail of the plant, boot slipped on the rail causing them to fall striking the plant rail on right shin.

Employee was installing a cable bolt in the 7R entry. Employee was pushing up the bullet to the drill steel and pinched right index finger between bullet and drill steel.

Employee was re-hanging high voltage cable that had fallen from the overcast on #8 Section. They had almost finished hanging the cable when it fell again striking the right side of EE's hard hat, safety glasses and EE's right leg causing a laceration to EE's right ear that required 32 sutures, a contusion to the right side of the forehead, and a contusion to the right upper leg.

Employee Stated after hanging a back-up curtain in #8 entry, as they turned to walk away they slipped on a fly pad that was laying on the mine floor hurting their right knee. We are submitting this under protest per MSHA recommendation, we feel we don't have enough medical proof until we receive the results of the MRI.

The individual was driving a 988H front end loader around stacker 3 when the tire went in a hole or ditch causing the machine to shift side to side and EE felt a pain in EE's back. The individual worked until 7-18-2022 until seeking treatment resulting in a lost time accident.

Stepping down off the ladder on a 375 Komatsu Dozer, missing a step and falling against the dozer.

Employee was unplugging the crusher when a rock hit them in the left forearm.

Employee had exited the manbus and was walking to the cage when EE stepped wrong rolling EE's right ankle, causing EE to fall, resulting in a fracture to EE's ankle.

IE was loading a spool of cable into a scoop bucket and felt a strain in their right shoulder. IE continued to work doing therapy on the shoulder. On 12/9/2022 the employee had an arthroscopic procedure completed to clean up a micro tear and bone spurs and began missing work.

The EE was standing on a rail flat, rolling rails off the car. As they pried the rail over, the rails shifted and two rolled on right foot. The EE was taken for further treatment, nothing was fractured, but began missing work starting 6/24/22.

Employee had finger pinched between mantrip frame and belt dolly pin, while trying to remove the belt dolly pin.

Employee was stacking rollers on a scoop when a bottom roller rolled back as the employee was placing a roller on the scoop and got employee's right middle finger caught between two bottom rollers. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was lifting a piece of track rail with a hook when they felt pain in lower back. Diagnosed with a lower back strain. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training & experience in task.

Loading a shot, stepped on uneven ground, pain in right leg/hip (1st day of treatment 7/21/2022).

EE pulling on rebar bolts to remove bolts from a new bundle and felt pain in stomach area. EE placed on restricted duty on 6.24.22 and referred on to specialist for possible hernia.

The employees were pulling in/out 1000' of belt. While the injured employee was pulling the redwing (AKA Duck-Bill) over by hand to keep the belt straight the redwing slipped off while under pressure and struck the employee in the forearm.

Employee operating the excavator, traveled on the south side of the conveyor, parallel to the highwall. Holding 6-8' back from the highwall as they traveled, the material gave way underneath the excavator, tipping over the machine. The employee sustained a fractured rib and occipital condyle fracture. A seatbelt was worn.

Employee was walking underneath a low overhead beam and bumped EE's hard hat on the beam, hurting EE's head.

Employee was using a pry bar to remove a rock off the top of the continuous miner. As employee was prying on the rock the pry bar slipped out from under the rock causing employee's left elbow to strike the mine roof. Has pain & soreness in elbow. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations but failed to maintain control of the hand tool the employee was using.

Employee was changing a shear jack out on the miner when the jack fell down hitting their left index finger resulting in them missing 1 day of work for surgery on the finger tip on 08/05/2022.

Employee was rock dusting the Lo-Lo belt area in the D Mains #1 haulage section and tripped over the structure, twisting left knee.

Employee was getting inside of the shift change truck when their right knee gave out.

Employee was getting out of the fuel truck and twisted knee.

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING DOWN A RIVET GUN AND A CHIPPING GUN FROM SECOND FLOOR, THE AIR HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF EE'S HANDS AND EE TRIPPED OVER THE HOSE CAUSING EE TO STUMBLE. NOW EE'S KNEE IS SWOLLEN AND TIGHT LIKE EEE STRAINED IT.

Was driving a rock truck and it tipped backwards. Employee feels sore.

The employee was removing the lower ATRS jack with a slate bar. The jack was partially stuck and when EE was prying up, EE felt a sharp pain in the right bicep.

Employee stated the were getting out of a scoop on Unit 4. When they put their weight on their left ankle, it twisted to the side and they felt pain. Being reported per citation #9559721 under protest to avoid any further enforcement action

Employee was roof bolting on the left side of the 5W continuous miner when a piece of coal/rock fell out from the upper part of the rib behind them and struck them in the back of lower leg. Has bruising, pain and swelling. Employee began missing work on 6-24-22 due to this injury. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training and experience in task.

Employee was rock dusting the face of the entry by hand. The employee was in a bent over position, as they moved backwards they came to an area where the roof was higher. When the employee stood upright they felt pain in lower back.

Employee had just bolted #7 heading and some T5 channel 16 feet long straps fell over that was stored on the bolter as EE let the ATRS down. They struck EE on the right lower leg causing fractures to EE's leg, surgery was needed to repair the bone fractures.

While dumping loaded truck, part of the load came out of the back of the trailer, when bed jack reached 2.5 to 3 stage the trailer went over onto the passenger side pulling tractor over onto its side, driver stated they were fine until they unbuckled seatbelt and wasn't able to hold their weight and fell to passenger side of truck.

Injured was climbing out of a coal hauler when injured's feet slipped and felt pain in right inner thigh. Injured was diagnosed with a groin strain on 6/27. Injured was seen again on 7/14 and 7/28 for same injury. On 7/28 a CT scan was ordered. On 8/9 it was determined that the injured needs hernia surgery.

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING BULK TRUCK AND TWISTED AND SPRAINED AN ANKLE.

Employee stated they were using a fire extinguisher and inhaled smoke and chemicals from extinguisher.

Miner was operating 980H loader in the rip rap area and the constant bouncing around in the small area moving rip rap rock (1/2 man to 2 man size rock). Miner pulled/strained a muscle in miner's back.

Employee was backing a 773 truck down with a load of material to beef up berm and truck did not stop at berm but pushed through berm and descended down slope and landed on its side at lower road.

EE was installing a draw head on a flat car, as EE was lifting the draw head over a ledge on the car EE felt pain in lower back. EE continued to work until 7-20-22 when EE was taken off work by the Dr and prescribed physical therapy.

Stepping down from loader stepped on rock.

Employee was getting out of ram car and tripped, causing EE to fall against the rib and to the ground. EE continued to work until EE's injury was aggravated and was taken off for medical care.

EE was driving haul truck from upper pit. There were ruts in the road from the rain the night prior. On EE's way down the ramp, EE hit one of the ruts, it jostled EE around, and EE felt discomfort in EE's back. On Sunday, June 19th, EE went to ER and they prescribed steroids and muscle relaxers and wrote EE out till Wednesday, June 22nd, making it reportable.

Operator was changing a bolt, slipped and access door closed on leg

The injured worker was cleaning up & lifted the old wire (6 gage) & began to walk up the pond bank & felt back ""crunch"", but did not really hurt at that time. The injured worker finished cleaning up with a Sun Chemical Maintenance worker & sat in the office to cool. When the worker went to get up later, back was locked up & could hardly walk.

bending over a bar on the wash plant wrenching. Felt a pop in the right side of EE's ribs and could hardly breath

Employee was placing starter sheet in missing cell slot, when the hangar bar and attached starter sheet struck employee's right foot. Employee was examined by a first responder and returned to work, finishing the shift. The next evening, employee felt enough pain employee went to the ER, rather than work, and was taken off pending PCP review.

Employee was complaining about legs hurting, supervisor then brought EE into office to cool down. After resting for a few minutes EE was still complaining about pain in the legs. Management decided to take EE to BHP to be checked out. To go shower out, EE fell down the stairs. Supervisor ran out to check on EE and called for management to call ambulance.

The injured was riding on the inby end of a mantrip traveling towards Miracle Run Bottom on St. Leo Haulage. The mantrip changed directions and started traveling back inby. The mantrip contacted a motor around 42 block St. Leo, causing the injured to hit their head in the mantrip. EE missed the next two scheduled shifts, and returned to work on 6/20/22.

Employee removed cap from port on choked vessel. Hot material spilled from port onto employee's right hand, resulting in burn.

Employee turning a crosscut in No. 3 entry. When EE bent over to move the continuous miner cable, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was squatting down in between shields and when they stood up, they claim they felt a ""pop"" in their knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was changing out a fire tap that was still pressurized when the pipe wrench EE was holding to perform the work struck EE's left arm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was traveling down stairs at Screen 02-SN-01. Employee misplaced right foot on a step and twisted right knee.

Picking up a 50# salt bag from ground level.

IE had just stepped off of a low-trac. The IE caught EE's foot between the low-trac tire and a track rail. This caused a pain in the IE's ankle.

EE hurt right shoulder when lifting steel ladder over head to place into truck. Lost time not incurred until 2/22/2023.

Employee was in the process of removing the CM trailing cable and water line from a roller hanger. As employee pulled down on the roller hanger handle to unlatch it, employee heard a ""pop"" and felt pain in the top part of right hand.

Employee was working on a ladder approx. 3 ft. off the ground when EE fell and broke a bone in EE's lower right leg near EE's ankle.

Employee was trying to put track back on trackhoe

Miner was walking 208 Belt line, felt a twinge in right knee.

The employee reported back pain and was checked and release by a doctor at a clinic. The employee continued working, but was unable to report to work on July 1 due to back pain that increased during scheduled days off. An MRI was taken and a doctor diagnosed a chronic back condition, not related to any specific incident.

Miner was cleaning up at the 2400 lay-down was placing rubbish in EE's loader bucket. A second loader was tramming muck up the ramp. The second loader hit the miner who was cleaning up. Contact with the second loader grill caused a ""closed, Non-displaced left clavicle shaft fracture"".

The employee was reinstalling a bed liner into a pickup truck. Employee was using the portable crane on the service truck. When they lifted up on the crane, the snatch block came unattached from the bed liner. The snatch block swung and hit them in the head.

3rd party owner operator (3PO) failed to appropriately raise the safety platform. 3PO failed to depress the safety pedal to disengage the lock while pulling on the raise rope. Rope popped, causing 3PO to fall onto the platform. 3PO complained of right knee pain. 3PO desired evaluation and transport via EMS.

EE was helping make a belt splice when EE tripped over a belt stand and fell on a roller that was lying on the mine floor.

Employee was using a come along to install a head roller bearing cap when EE pulled down on the lever to lift it EE experienced pain in EE's right wrist.

While crawling a rock got stuck under the employee's knee pad. This caused a cut on the right knee of the employee which then became infected.

Miner found with altered LOC with seat belt on in excavator. Miner bit the inside of their cheek

Employee was picking up a belt roller cradle when they felt a pop in their shoulder. This employee continued to worked until 08/29/2022 when they were taken off work by a medical doctor.

Employee stepped on the hitch of a fuel tank and hit EE's tailbone on the jack when stepping down. Reported to supervisor and kept working until 6/20/22. Went to Doctor on 6/20/22 and was excused from work for one week after a follow up appointment.

Employee was walking down belt line when employee slipped in mud, falling and twisting left ankle causing injury to ankle.

Employee was using a grease gun when the hose blew and grease got into EE's left thumb.

The employee was loading supplies when EE miss stepped on uneven road material. EE felt a pain in left ankle. On 6/12 EE went to Med Express to get it checked and was diagnosed with a fracture to the left fibula.

Oiler was hooking the fantail cable up with a small rope to the chain hoist, the employee had the hoist remote in EE's right hand to remove the slack in the rope. Employees left hand was holding the hoist chain clevis and rope while operating the remote when the tip of EE's left ring finger was pinched by the clevis.

EE reported that they had tripped on suction line on pump. EE said EE caught self with left hand and was injured. EE was taken to medical. Results were inconclusive at ER and EE was referred to an Orthopedic specialist. After Ortho evaluation EE was given work restrictions and is now off work pending further tests. First day of lost time was 6/22/22

While installing insulation over a access panel, the employee realized it was upside down while on a ladder and was going to climb down, to turn it around. A gust of wind caught the insulation cover and caused EE to become unstable on the ladder. The employee jumped to the ground approx. 44"" and injured EE's left Achilles.

I.E. was cutting entry with continuous miner, when a rock measuring (3'x8""x3""thick) fell out from the edge of the screen wire and struck them in the head and shoulder. I.E. has worked full duty until surgery was needed on 2-9-2024.

A fully trained miner was center bolting when a piece of slate fell from between the straps and cut the miner's arm. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was removing belt structure just outby the 4W Longwall tailpiece. While lifting and pulling EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Employee began missing work due to this injury on 6/20/22. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Getting out of a ride when employee felt knee pop. Employee started missing work on 3-1-23 because of having surgery to repair the left knee.

EE was traveling down the main entrance road, with EE's bucket down low and hit a pot hole. EE's bucket contacted the ground and the loader came to an abrupt stop and EE's improperly adjusted seat belt let EE bounce too far forward. EE slammed into the front of the loader causing a concussion (w/o LOC), small forehead cuts, and bruising.

Person was injured June 9th and worked until results showed a fracture. Is now out as of 7-7-22. Fracture was not found until 7-7-22 and has become a lost time. Employee had been released for work as part of normal job duties prior to the diagnosis.

Employee was dumping tractor trailer in bagging plant hoppers. They reached up to pull tailgate latch and it would not open. So they pulled harder to get it open and strained a shoulder. Employee did not seek treatment or have lost time until 6/15/22.

Employee was replacing the short entry nozzle on tank #41, while taking the nozzle out, liquor came out the line. Employee was contacted on EE's body.

The employee stated they went to mount a diesel motor to move it when they felt a pop in right knee. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work until seen by a specialist. Specialist diagnosed them with a lateral meniscus tear.

Employee completed the shift, changed clothes and clocked out using the digital time keeper at the mine. EE walked to EE's personal truck to depart the mine site and suffered a snake bite.

While in the process of changing scoop batteries when they were lowering one side of the lid their fingers were caught between the battery lid lock and battery tray.

Employee had moved car anchor to a new location. When the car op. turned the cable reel on to take excess slack up the employee had their feet taken out from under them resulting in a fall. Employee complained of back pain.

Employee was releasing the air pressure off the air line feeding the plasma cutter by pulling the trigger and not realizing the gun was pointed towards their knee which caused a burn. They did not seek medical treatment or have lost time until 6/13/22.

Employee was installing cable bolts with a walk thru truss bolter in an outby area. While inserting the glue and bolt up into the mine roof EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. EE continued working until 6/15/2022 when the doctor placed EE off work. An MRI has been scheduled for a later date.

The employee was using a hand held drill with an auger bit to remove debris from a connector pin hole on a highwall mining beam. The drill bit caught causing the drill to spin around and hit EE's right hand.

EE was stepping over screen pile at back of bolter, foot caught the screen causing EE to trip landing on left shoulder. Pulled ligaments between the Clavicle & Collar bone.

Employee was moving water cannon and strained shoulder.

A fully trained miner was getting out of a mantrip when they dislocated their shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

IE was driving along the haulage when they ran over a partial block that was covered in rock dust. This caused the steering wheel to turn unexpectedly. This caused a pain in the IE's wrist.

Conditions were safe and normal at the pit site.

A fully trained miner was bolting when the miner pinched hand in the rib pinner. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was attempting to sheave hoses through stopping. Bolt broke that was holding 4 1/2 inch sheave allowing hoses to come back and hit I.E. in the left rib cage. During investigation it was found that I.E. was pulling off of permanent roof angle bolt.

The Injured Worker was injured when EE fell or slid approximately 30 feet while working on a bench. Based on information available at this time, it appears the Injured Worker injured at least their neck and upper extremities.

Employee had just finished installing the first row of bolts in the 1st cut of 4 left and was standing beside the tray when a rock fell from the mine roof striking EE in the head and shoulder. EE fell to the mine floor and sprained left ankle. EE began missing work on 06/07/2022.

A fully trained miner was throwing a track switch when the miner felt pain in side. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was working on #4 matrix line changing out section of pipe. EE felt aches & pain in lower back & left leg while working. Symptoms continued through the night. EE was sent to the onsite clinic and Company Care on 6/8/22. EE is off work due to restrictions which cannot be accommodated.

The worker was walking around EE's job area when EE slipped in mud caused by rainfall that happened earlier in the day. When the worker slipped EE tried to catch self but ended up twisting EE's right knee which caused pain in the inner portion of the knee.

Employee called plant supervisor complaining of pain in right shoulder due to the use of common tools, ex: hammer, pry bars, etc, while performing maintenance on the screens located in the quarry at the crushing area.

IE slipped in the mud and hurt their back. *First day missed was 6/14/2022.

EE was dragging a 4"" waterline and felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder. An MRI later revealed a partial rotator cuff tear. EE continued working without restrictions until EE's surgery which took place on 11/18/2022. EE began missing work on 11/18/2022.

A fully trained miner was installing a ventilation tube when EE felt pain in the chest area. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was loading supplies on the bolter and hit EE's elbow on the tray. EE was throwing a pin and hit EE's elbow on the head of a roof bolt of a roof bolt. EE's elbow began to swell on Monday. EE worked Tuesday while experiencing pain. EE has a small puncture wound on EE's left elbow.

Employee stated that they were moving the CM cable closer to the rib when they felt a pop and instant pain in right shoulder.

A fully trained miner was using a come-a-long on a shield when the chain broke hitting EE's wrist causing a laceration. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was walking and stepped in a hole and hyper-extended EE's knee. Employee continued to work until taken off for surgery on 2/2/2023.

IE was carrying buckets of broken concrete down the stairs and slipped/twisted EE's knee. The stair case the IE was carrying the broken up concrete was near the top of the plant. IE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.

Misstep over own boots causing employee to trip and fall landing on right knee. Evaluated by medical provider with ongoing treatment.

Employee was roof bolting from the Continuous Miner on the 5W Section. EE finished a bolt installation and reached back to turn on the ""tram"" switch when a 12""x12""x3"" piece of head coal fell out between roof straps and struck EE's upper right forearm causing a contusion, pain & swelling. EE didn't violate any rules or regulations and has been Task Trained.

Employee was moving a detached mobile bridge conveyor when they didn't see a belly in the mine floor which caused the back of the machine to raise towards the roof. The employee was sitting higher than the mushroom post and their head struck the roof causing the roof causing them to jar their neck and resulting in shoulder discomfort and lost time accident.

Employee was walking at the #5 Head Gate belt conveyor head roller and stepped onto a rock and experienced pain in the right foot.

IE put a bundle of plates on IE's partners tray, and put IE's hand on top of the fan to brace self. The EE rib pinning just finished putting in the rib bolt and when EE tilted the arm of the bolter back to the normal position the drill steel tray on the arm of the bolter hit IE's hand while it was on the fan causing a fracture on IE ring finger.

Trying to lift a large rock, was too heavy, was straining to lift, rock slipped and hurt thighs

IE was walking and slipped in the mud. When EE slipped, EE strained knee.

EE was mining in the last left side lift of the No.3 entry (Inby Spad 306/Between Pillar blocks 94 and 95), when the right rib rolled out striking the EE in the back of the legs.

Employee used the rope provided on the rail switch arm to throw the switch to a dump. After throwing the switch, EE started to walk back to the loci & in doing so EE's foot contacted the rope causing EE to trip & fall resulting in injury to EE's left wrist. Seen site medic, referred to ER, X-rays positive for fracture, restrictions issued.

The employee was getting out of the cab of a shuttle car at crosscut 37 in the 4th East Mains Development section, when EE's foot slipped on the mine floor, causing EE to fall to the mine floor. As EE fell EE tried to catch EE's fall with EE's left hand, resulting in a fracture to EE's left wrist.

Driver error resulting in driver crashing into road berm to stop the Big Rig.

Maintenance employee was using a hand grinder to clean up a welding slag off a piece of expanded metal for a catwalk. The employee claims that EE felt something in eye. EE thought EE got the object out. The employee claims EE didn't have any other issues until the morning of June 7, when EE went to the doctor to seek medical attention. Did not report the injury until June 7.

An employee was loading trucks with the LD7 loader. They felt a pop in their knee as they got out of the operator's seat to exit the cab. A family emergency and a non-work related illness delayed the diagnostic procedure. Diagnosis was received 7/26 and the employee was not released to return to work.

Employee had got out of the deck of the bolter, walked around the off side, grabbed a crosser to cross the miner cable. After the employee took the crosser to the miner operator to put on the cable. EE was beside the bolter when the rib rolled off catching the lower part of EE's leg resulting in a fracture between the knee and ankle.

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

While bending bolts, the employee felt pain in right shoulder. The employee worked full duty until 02/06/2023 making this a lost time accident.

While performing service work on a continuous miner, the EE raised a hinged door and rested it on their shoulder. The EE had slight body movement, causing the door to slip and fall onto their left hand. This resulted in a fracture of the left hand.

I.E. has just backed the roofbolter up to the scoop to load supplies. As they were getting out of the cab, another operator started to move the roofbolter from the side controls. The bumper of the roofbolter struck the back of the I.E's heel and drove their foot into the ground causing a fracture in their right big toe. I.E. was taken off work by a doctor on 6-2-2022.

Employee was moving a toolbox on the golf cart and felt pain in upper arm near EE's right shoulder.

Mechanic was arriving to work site on personal motorcycle. When EE entered site and turned toward parking area, EE ran over gravel that had spilled on the road and lost control of bike. EE crashed and broke ribs and right collar bone.

Equipment Operator was shoveling under a screening plant and noticed the next day that their shoulder was sore. After a doctor looked at it, EE was put on light duty. Operator is now driving a water truck and there were no missed work days.

Employee was walking down steps at the plant, when EE stepped onto the ground from the last step EE rolled EE's left ankle. EE has a sprained ankle.

EE was replacing a top roller on feed belt when EE encountered resistance because of bent ear on the roller carriage. EE used a pry bar to help push the roller into place. The pry bar slipped out and jerked EE's shoulder. The pry bar did not strike employee. Contacted WorkCare. EE was determined to need surgery-9-2-22.

Injured employee twisted left knee while attempting to hang a ventilation tube in the face of the #2 entry of #1 Mains. Employee continued to work until 9/20/22 when employee was taken off work by a physician.

A miner reported back pain the day after was tasked with shoveling material. First aid treatment was administered on site and EE declined to see a medical professional or go to the clinic. *On 6/15/2022, the EE called off work and said was going to the ER. The employee did not return to work.

EE fell while staking out ore control on rocks. EE slightly scratched lower left leg from the rock. EE stated when EE reported the incident to mine personnel on 6/22/22 that the scratch did not break the skin & EE didn't perform first-aid to clean wound. Miner sought medical treatment on 6/22/22 where EE was treated for a staph infection & MRSA. Miner is back to full duty as of 7/1

Working on 6"" fresh water supply line when coupling blew out. Struck employee in left hand & right leg.

Employee was working on repair of a loader when EE fell off, hitting the ground and breaking the wrist.

Employee was assisting with maintenance activities. EE was lifting a pulley shaft out of the bed of a truck and dropped it on their foot.

EE was dismounting a water truck to fuel the truck. EE did not realize EE was not in the parking ditch all the way. The front of the truck was higher than usual. As EE stepped down as normal, EE's knee popped and hyperextended. EE was taken to the clinic and on 06/02/2022 when EE returned to the clinic EE was taken off work.

The victim was retrieving a lifting strap from the tool compartment of the truck. A tarp was partially covering the strap and EE gave it a yank to free it. It was tangled with a sheave (pully assembly). The sheave fell out of the tool compartment striking EE's right foot just behind the steel toe covering. Crushing injury to great right toe. No fractures detected.

Employee was attempting to install a bit insert on the continuous miner by using a ball peen hammer when a piece of metal struck them in the eye. Metal was removed from eye by surgery.

Employee stated: was in the process of pulling the chain up to release the pin, which assists in the dock being raised up, when EE noticed that it felt like had pulled something in their groin area.

Employee was walking back to the Polaris when employee stepped over a berm and twisted right ankle. The employee continued to walk towards the Polaris and twisted the ankle a second time.

Haul Truck Operator reported being struck twice during their shift on the canopy side of the inside of the bed by the Shovel bucket.

Injured employee was shoveling clinker into a floor hatch that was opened for clean-up. Employee lost footing and fell partially into the opening, catching themselves and landing on, and dislocating right elbow. Employee was taken to ER, shoulder was reset, and they returned to work with restricted duty (one handed) until follow-up.

Three employees were in the basket of a JLG Aerial Lift bore scooping the the underground roof. As the employees traveled from one bore hole to the next, they noticed a small discolored stone on the roof. One of the employees grabbed the handheld scaler and struck the small stone. As the stone fell to the ground, a larger piece struck the employees left 4th finger.

2LMN Unit Intersection 10+50 1R XC Actively bolting a brow on a blow through that was 4 to 5 feet in length. The brow broke up causing multiple pieces of shale to fall. Employee was inserting pin into previously drilled hole when employee was struck on the back and legs knocking employee to the ground.

Employee (Employee 1) was working at the hoist drum with another employee (Employee 2) during hoist rope change. Employee 2 was running the hoist tuggers and Employee1 was working to guide the end of the hoist ropes into the holders on the hoist drum. While Lifting and pushing the end of the hoist rope into place, there was a pop sound from Employee 1 right arm.

Was walking in to the plant and slipped on graphite pile in packing room

Rubber Tire Dozer Operator working on the N3 near SH8 stated their back was hurting and was evaluated by the WVFD. Operator returned to work and was seen at the Clinic the following day and they were released to work with restrictions.

Employee lost control of the articulating haul truck, veered right onto the right side berm and overturned the truck.

Employee finished repairs and was placing tools back on service truck. Employee turned left while leaving weight on right foot and twisting. They felt pain in their right knee.

Electrician working on trouble shooting the limit switch on a turning pod sending cement to the Finish Mill 3 cement cooler or FK pump. Electrician's arm was caught by the mechanism that moves the turning pod and fractured the radius bone.

Ee was getting on the bus at the Twin Creeks core shed after work. Ee reports a trip/fall. Ee injured shoulder, chin, shin, and lower back. Seen at a medical facility, diagnosed with shoulder strain, left shin abrasion, left lower back strain. Referred for MRI of right shoulder and orthopedic consult. Released to modified duty.

Employee was using a table grinder when tool caught and pinched finger

Operator got off the blade 604 for lunch. When getting back up on the blade EE felt pain in EE's back. Got checked out by MERT and was ok. Next day MERT checked EE out just to make sure and was still ok. So there was nothing to report. On July 11th, 2022, employee went to the clinic on EE's own was prescribed meds and put on restricted duty.

Employee was in process of pulling instrument cable that was buried in the dirt when EE experienced a popping sensation in right shoulder. Employee developed increased pain in the right bicep. Employee has been placed out of work and will be evaluated by Orthopedic Institute.

EE ascended pallet as EE stepped up EE felt something pull in EE's left knee.

Employee was trying to remove material that had built up on an I-Beam with a hammer while working from a step ladder. In the process of removing the material, the ladder spun and folded, which caused employee to fall to the ground and strike the tail pulley guard below. This incident resulted in the Employee having a contusion of the left ribs and contusion of right leg.

Employee was pulling weeds around the property on 6/18/22 having some lower left back pain. Resumed on 6/19/22, pain radiated to the left thigh and back. Taken to the ER. NSAID given. 6/20/22 returned to work and complained that the pain was still persistent. Taken to the ER. Given pain medication and 3 days off of work.

Maintenance mechanic called out to work on the east starter sheet machine, as it had jumped a tooth on the up ender outside the chain sprocket. The mechanic used a pry bar for leverage to check the chain tension. The bar slipped catching finger between the bar and the chain sprocket. EE was seen at ER. X-ray showed a fracture to middle finger tip, EE was referred to ortho doctor.

While replacing a punch plate deck on the bull-screen, the Miner positioned self above the screen chute at the top of the rubber wear material. As the Miner was maneuvering the screen, EE perceived from EE's view that EE was going to take a step up, but was actually stepping down. The unexpected step down and resulting jolt caused the Miner's knee to twist.

The employee was picking up boxes when EE felt a pinch in EE's back. The pain got worst as the day went on. On 06/18/2022 EE reported it to management. On Monday 06/20/2022 EE went to the doctor and was wrote out of work for a pulled muscle.

Was helping reposition steel on the forklift. EE was bite by a snake.

Employee reached for the haul truck boarding ladder switch when they felt pain in their shoulder.

Operator was driving the #2 Dapco down the slope when they encountered a slick spot due to the humidity. Operator slid until it was stopped by the safety barriers at the bottom of the slope.

While loading a 345c excavator on a beam trailer for transport an employee's right index finger tip was caught between the tracks and the undercarriage.

Loader moving granite so employee can take wire out. Part of granite fell onto employee's metatarsal (top of foot). 2 fractures to foot.

The employee was working in the Logan breaker picking breaker rock. While unwedging a large rock that became wedged on the picking table between the divider and the side of the table, the employee put left hand on the side of the table to brace self near the feed chute and a rock came in and hit the tip of the ring finger

Bolter operator backed up to put a hog panel on the ATRS. While putting panel on a rock fell from the top and hit the ATRS causing the rock to flip back and strike the hand between the canopy and the rock.

Employee was pulling an oxy/acetylene cart to work station. Employee slipped and lost balance losing control of the cart. The cart fell back and struck employee's right shin causing a fracture.

While hanging mesh from the JLG onto the mine ceiling EE overreached and stretched EE's shoulder causing injury. Removed from work on 6/28 to have therapy and a sling.

While lowering a steel cover from a roller, mechanic pinch EE's right middle finger between steel plates.

An EE was injured while lifting a 5 gal can of oil onto the bed of a pick-up. EE felt a stretch/rip and a bump next to EE's belly-button. The Hospital ER made an appointment for the EE to see a general surgeon. Nine days later the general surgeon diagnosed the EE with a Hernia. Surgery was scheduled 2 weeks after the appointment with the surgeon.

Injured was removing a section of duct with mobile crane. When duct was free the duct struck the injured in the right arm and jaw.

After completing office work, the employee exited the office area into the water plant truck bay next to the polymer area when employee slipped on wet polymer resulting in a twisted knee.

Employee was adjusting the chain rigging on a dewatering screen motor. They hooked the rigging onto the fork of a skytrac. The skytrac operator did not wait for verbal confirmation or hand signals to begin lifting the load. Employee still had a hand on the chain and received a laceration on right hand ring finger.

Operator backed CAT D9T dozer over 38ft highwall. Operator suffered separated shoulder, bruises, etc.

The incident occurred at a sand and gravel mine where the terrain is primarily loose sand. The employee states EE was walking down a slope to go restart the pump that feeds water to the wash plant. The pump sets near the water approximately 15ft below natural grade. As EE walked down the slope the sand shifted under EE's foot causing EE to stumble and ""roll EE's ankle"".

EE & co-worker were fixing a fence, co-worker was holding the star picket post with foot & EE was hitting the post with a 20lb hammer. EE misjudged where the post was and skimmed right hand against the top of the post. The sharpness of the metal post & the momentum of EE's swing compounded the severity of the wound.

As the employee climbed onto the water truck, EE heard and felt a large pop in the right shoulder. This was immediately followed by intense pain and lack of movement.

6 months ago right shoulder soreness was reported to coach when associate tried to move a jersey block that was tipped over and stuck in the mud and had water in it. Associate refused to get checked out by medical professional or any medical treatment. 12/8/22 received notice of restrictions from same associate for injury of same shoulder.

Employee stepped on the mining slope/face, a rock under employee's foot came loose causing employee to fall about 5 feet landing on employee's feet injuring back.

Getting a rock off a table the worker slipped and the rock fell on the worker's shoulder

Employee fell while walking and strained shoulder. Employee had surgery on 10/13/22 making this a reportable injury. Found out about surgery on 11/17/2022.

Employee was attempting to unplug an inlet using a bar. The bar slipped causing EE's hand to strike the edge of the inlet opening. The impact caused a cut on EE's left hand middle finger through EE's work gloves. Employee was taken to ER for stitches and returned to work at full duty.

Employee was stepping into light vehicle when their foot slipped causing them to fall against another parked light vehicle.

During the task of lifting a drill steel, EE felt pain in their back. With help from another employee the EE was lifting a 10-foot drill steel from the storage rack. As EE lifted their end of the steel, EE felt pain in their back and tingling down the left leg.

Repairing a water truck when a tire fell on left foot fracturing it.

Was picking up a piece of stone and it slipped from their grip and fell on their foot.

Employee was adjusting the impeller on the dredge. Adjustment nut stopped moving so EE starting using a 4 foot Snap On Ratchet and strained self too much.

Individual was getting hose from shelf and slipped backwards and put a hand out to catch themselves and broke their wrist.

Emp was using a pry bar to keep a pump impellor from turning as they were replacing it. The impellor turned and EE's rt hand was caught between the pry bar and the pump housing causing a bruise to the top of EE's hand.

Miner experienced back pain after getting off a forklift.

Was trying to lift 75 pound bag but pulled something in lower back.

EE knee gave out when EE took a step

Employee was working in #1 kiln baghouse helping to change bags. The employee was kneeling to pick a broom up off the tube sheet. While kneeling the employee overextended self trying to reach the broom and employee's weight shifted to left arm and wrist twisted on the blow down tube that employee had ahold of. Employee felt a pop at this time in left wrist.

Miner picked up a piece of stone from the conveyor belt of a stone splitting machine. EE turned to place the stone on a steel table and smashed EE's finger between the table and the stone.

Employee was installing a timber on the slope, with feet planted employee twisted upper body causing knee cap to pop out of place.

While climbing down the ladder, IP right foot slipped off the last step (rung) on the ladder. IP attempted to catch self resulting in a strain to EE's right elbow. Incident occurred on 06/28/22, reported on 06/29/2022 First Aid Case. Seen by MD on 07/06/2022.

Haul truck operator stated they hit a pot hole on their blind side while they had their head turned in preparation for a left hand turn.

Employee was handed a tool bucket on 06/27 and felt a pain in EE's shoulder. The employee did not report the incident to management until 7/14 after EE felt a similar pain in EE's shoulder on 7/13. Employee did not receive medical attention until 7/29/2022 and was assigned a restriction.

EE helped lift a rolled belt and sprained EE's lower back.

EE was disconnecting rail cars from a locomotive and struck self in the chest with the release handle, causing pain. EE did not report the incident to management until 6/29/2022.

Employee was applying pressure to a spanner nut while another was striking it to loosen it. When the bar the employee was holding slipped it caused EE to lose EE's balance and twist EE's knee. The injured employee said the incident occurred on 6/25/2022 and EE reported it to the operator on 7/6/2022.

While attempting to clean the windshield of a front end loader, the employee slipped and fell to the ground.

Employee was installing pump drive. Lining up in proper position. While moving to desired position employee had right pinky finger between pump drive and housing. The pinch resulted in a laceration requiring 2 stitches.

The employee was operating a haul truck when it caught fire. The employee exited quickly and received burns to their left arm and wrist.

Contract Employee was changing out valve on ball mill. While changing out valve contract employee had left boot get stuck in the mud. When EE went to lift left leg EE moved in a sideways motion to pull the boot out of the mud, EE felt a pop in knee. EE was able to walk from area and then knee started to hurt.

Employee was cutting zip ties and cut EE's right thumb, which required stitches

Employee was stepping off a cement mixer, took a few steps backward and tripped over a piece of equipment and sprained left wrist.

IP was holding the bolt with vice grips while cutting with a grinder when the grinder kicked and caught the top of EE's thumb. IP went to driller and reported injury. All notifications were made, and IP was transported via crew truck to Battle Mountain for evaluation. The IP received 3 Stitches.

Employee was getting out of haul truck when they felt slight pain in back.

The employee was getting loaded at the 2 shovel. When the second load was dumped in the truck, the employee was jostled and contacted the door with the left side of their body and head. The employee met the trainers at the midway relief and was brought in and sent to telemedicine for evaluation. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 6/27/22 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE SAW THE DOCTOR.

The employee was attempting to break loose a motor base bolt on slurry pump #3 with a wrench. When employee heard the muscle in right foreman pop.

Injured was going down the slope when the Dapco started to slide. Injured started tapping on the brakes but could not get it under control. The Dapco came to a stop when it hit the barricades at the bottom of the slope. Injured received stitches above and below the right eye.

Employee was walking and tripped over the bolter cable resulting in them receiving a fracture to their right hand and they had restricted duty for 2 days.

IP was pulling 7 5/8 casing on the 11th piece walking backwards and about 3/4 of the way down the truck IP lost footing causing EE to fall on the side rail and hitting the IP forearm on the railing resulting in a break to the ulna bone in forearm.

I.E. was helping move curtain and roof support jacks. The jack was too short so they were putting a timber butt at the top of the jack. As they were reaching up, they felt a sharp pain in their left shoulder. I.E. continued to work until doctor put them on restrictions on 9-20-2022. I.E. is continuing to work on restricted duty.

Employee was bit by an insect while using a porta potty and experienced an allergic reaction from the insect bite.

The operator was loosening a rail bolt, the wrench slipped and they hit their hand on the drive box smashing right pinky finger.

Employee was tightening wedge bolts with a hammer wrench. When attempting to tighten the end bolt EE missed the wrench and struck their left ring finger. An x-ray determined that EE fractured the finger.

The electrician arrived early for EE's shift. EE arrived at 6:40am and EE's shift starts at 7am. At 6:45am, EE was opening a package of brand new tools EE purchased over the weekend. EE took out EE's utility knife to cut the plastic wire tie and the knife slipped and sliced open EE's left index finger.

Employee was removing a guard when it swung down and cut their arm which required 6 stitches.

While loading a pallet of split stone, the injured employee had their right pinky finger smashed when another employee threw a rock into the pallet.

EE was attempting to unchoke a Rotex. The EE locked and tagged out the unit but did not let the unit come to a complete stop. EE failed to perform the last step (Try Out) before reaching in and attempt to unclog the unit. The momentum of the machine coming to a stop in its normal resting position made contact with the EE's hand.

On 6/18 employee was involved in a vehicular collision which resulted in minor back pain to lower back. Employee did not want to seek medical attention on that date. On 6/24 employee was still experiencing back pain and was taken to the doctor where EE was placed on restricted duty.

The employee was removing the filter housing, to change the fuel CNG filter on a truck while standing on the first step of the stepladder. As EE put force on the pry bar, it caused the socket to slip off the nut, causing EE to fall from the ladder. EE landed on EE's left leg, where EE thought EE pulled a muscle.

Operator was climbing up access point to the cab of an off-road haul truck. The operator missed the fourth step with left foot causing the operator's body to fall into the steps. The operator then attempted to dismount the machine and missed the bottom swing step causing the operator to fall to the ground on right side.

The mill operator was working on a feed pipe choke and was descending down the access ladder. Material then started to fill and overflow the hopper allowing the fines to spill out. This startled the mill operator and the mill operator lost grip off left hand causing the mill operator to fall approx. 3 feet to ground level, falling onto left wrist causing a strain/sprain injury.

Miner was adding engine oil to a 775G haulage truck. As EE was finishing the task, EE closed the engine compartment access hood/door. EE wasn't aware that EE's right thumb was placed on a pinch point area and struck EE's right thumb causing a laceration. EE was treated and received stitches. Miner was given restricted duty.

EE felt a pop and pain in right ankle when standing up from desk. Suspects related to a F/A only on the same ankle on 04/11/22. Requested medical evaluation. EE was diagnosed with a strained calf muscle and ankle ligament and returned to work with a brace and restrictions. Treatment is on going.

Two employees were installing a new bearing on a shaft. Employee #2 was holding shaft up with a pry bar while Employee #1 was installing the bearing. Employee #2's pry bar slipped forward, pinching Employee #1's left ring finger between the pry bar and the bearing.

EE had a hole saw slip off a junction box and cut EE's left forearm.

While mixing Xanthate operator smashed finger between hammer handle and bottom of barrell of Xanthate.

Employee was walking on flat level surface when their knee popped out of place causing them to fall to the ground.

Miner experienced back pain during shoveling activities.

Employee when pulling on the miner cable to hang it felt a pain in lower back resulting in employee working 2 days shorter shifts.

Employee struck hand/arm on a conveyor while changing a return roller. Arm casted for preventative measures.

A miner who was involved in metal plate cutting activities went to readjust the PPE welding sleeves on right arm, and accidentally contacted the arm with the cutting torch, resulting in a burn.

Employee was attempting to unplug a sump pump. After shutting down equipment employee unbolted relief valve, at this time hot air/ steam was released due to back pressure and burned both hands.

Employee was bolting when a head fell out hitting EE on EE's right thumb causing it to hurt EE, resulting in 2 days shorter hours.

Employee was pushing and guiding a toggle bearing in place to be bolted and heard a pop and felt pain in their back. This became reportable when they received restrictions the following day at a doctor's appointment.

EE OPENING DRAIN ON ZINC ROUGHER AND WAS STEPPING BACKWARDS AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOLLOWING MEDICAL EVALUATION.

Employee was bent over stacking block along the rib in preparation for building a stopping. Another employee unfastened the hooks holding the miner water supply hose. The hose fell down and struck the injured employee in the back of the neck. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Maintenance Mechanic was walking to the work station and rolled ankle resulting in a sprain.

Employee placing pallet into palletizer. Pallet nail became caught on chain conveyor causing the pallet to stop suddenly and strain the employee's back.

Injured was bitten by an insect which caused their eye to swell shut.

EE was unloading scaffolding from bed of truck stepped on a tire to reach them and foot slipped to the ground.

Employee kind of hopped/stepped across an area. When employee's right foot hit the ground, employee fell to the ground with pain. Doctor diagnosed as right heel muscle bruise from bone spur. Employee treated & released. Needs to use crutches as needed. Employee is working modified duty at this time, follow up appointment 06/15/2022. As of now, no lost time, no lost wages.

While pulling scaffolding board out from position on filter press, EE stepped backward away from the press. EE's foot slipped on a cloth bundle and EE slipped. EE fell on EE's rear. When EE got up EE could feel pressure in EE's lower back. EE did not want to seek medical attention at the time and tried to self treat. The next day EE wanted to seek medical attention.

Employee was unstopping a pinner steel and struck self with a pinner wrench on right check resulting in 1 day shorter hours.

EE INSTALLING ZN CLEANER FEED PUMP AND CUT RIGHT HAND ON SHARP EDGE ON FLANGE. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

EMPLOYEE WORKS AT A STONE QUARRY IN JARRELL, TEXAS

Employee was operating the chain trolley on a 3 Ton electric crane when they felt a pop in their elbow.

working on the DEMAG and dropped a socket. EE reached in between the machine to pick it up and slipped, falling about 2 feet onto the ground. Landing on EE's feet EE felt pain in both knees, more so the left.

Employee was moving the miner cable and got left ankle caught between the cable and the rib causing it to be sore resulting in employee working 2 days of shorter hours.

Employee was trying to move two chutes in the shipping basement and felt a pain in their back. Employee did not report it at that time. Employee did report it several days later. Employee does have some restrictions now.

Employees were mixing flocc using a cordless drill. They believed the drill had failed and removed it with a mixing attachment from the mixing tote. Injured employee was cleaning the attachment and the other employee bumped the trigger causing the other employee's finger to come in contact with the attachment. The injured employee received 4 stitches to the left middle finger.

Employee called saying a knee was hurting and they couldn't move it. Employee had been working on a shovel, going up and down the stairs, they think that this contributed to the pain due to the steepness of the stairs.

Employee was picking up and placing derailer in back of buggy. Felt pain in back.

Pushing belt clamp to set it over roll and felt a strain in their back.

The employee was in the process of loading railcars at our loadout area. While opening and closing lids employee strained their back. On 6/12/2022 employee notified supervisor of pain again. Employee was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation. Where it was determined a strain and was later given physical therapy prescription.

Individual experienced pain in the abdomen at end of shift on 6/7/2002. Next day pain was still present. On 6/8/2022 reported to their supervisor about the pain and thinks an injury occurred towards the end of shift when handling sonic core samples (30 inch, approximately 54-60 lbs). This resulted in an a diagnoses of inguinal hernia. Pending follow-up with specialist.

EE removed the bolts on the torque arm for the airlock which was believed to be plugged. When the last bolt was removed the torque arm moved pinning the impact gun the EE was holding against the wall which was next to the airlock. This caused the EEs hand to be wedged between the wall and the impact gun causing a sprain to the wrist. EE was given modified duty for 5 working days.

Slip and fall was at the base of a small pile of dirt and rock. When turning to face a new direction a loose rock moved and EE fell injuring EE's elbow.

Employee hit EE's left index finger with a sledge hammer while securing a metal screening unit part with EE's left hand and striking it with the hammer in EE's right hand. EE mashed the left index finger resulting in a fractured bone.

Employee was driving the mantrip out and struck head on a low place hurting neck resulting in 2 days of shorter shifts.

Ee reports walking to loader and felt calf ""tighten"". Ee then began going up stairs to loader and felt a pop and pain in calf. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain/tear, and released to restrictions site can accommodate. No injury by accident. Appears to be idiopathic in nature.

Employee was installing bolts back into a pump when they felt a twinge in their lower back that began to spasm and tighten up.

Employee pinched right middle finger between valve shaft and the valve body on a gate valve. This resulted in a laceration to the right hand middle finger.

Employee stated that EE's ankle hurt at the end of the day. Unsure when or where EE might have injured it. Employee sought medical care on EE's own. Accident not reported for 4 days. Employee was examined and diagnosed with ankle sprain. Was put on restricted duty.

Employee lost footing on rocky terrain and fell backward to the ground, causing injury to right forearm.

On 6/2/2022 an underground miner was separating two air hose wing nut fittings using a rap wrench. EE struck left ring finger resulting a laceration requiring sutures.

Employee stated employee had experienced shoulder pain while working on screen deck.

Churning a big rock out of the crusher.

EE PULLING ON PIPE AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT WRIST. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY PENDING MEDICAL EVALUATION.

Ee was dismounting a dozer when ee stepped onto uneven ground, twisting an ankle. Reported and requested to be seen at a health clinic. Diagnosed with right ankle strain and released to restricted duty that site can accommodate.

EMPLOYEE STATED: The mechanic was drilling out rivets when a small piece of metal landed on the mechanic's cheek and subsequently slid under the mechanic's goggles. Mechanic was treated by a local eye doctor with a prescription.

EE was unloading a busted bundle of crib block by hand off of a supply trailer. One of the crib block fell and landed on EE's left index finger causing a laceration. (11) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee was trying to put a track back on the drill. The bar the employee was holding was pulled out of EE's hand when the track moved causing a sore shoulder.

Employee was descending the stairway from the splitter bin in the pellet plant. An eye had been added to the top of the railing to attach a chain. Employees right ring finger caught in the eye and bent the finger causing immediate pain.

Pulling large spring loaded lever to disconnect power to Crsh020 when hand slipped off lever striking employee in the bottom of the chin.

Splicing a conveyor belt and skiving the ends when the blade broke on the skiving tool. The blade stuck in the belt and EE struck it with their right hand.

On 6/29/2022 employee was replacing vibrating unit. While grinding old weld employee reported EE felt something fall in EE's right eye, refused medical observation. Then on 7/05/22 employee complained of irritated eye. Went to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed w/ foreign body in right eye. Sent to eye doctor and had sliver removed.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a heavy hose. EE was cutting away from EE's body when the knife slipped and caught EE's right thumb. The laceration resulted in stitches.

Left testicular pain

While shooting a ring in kiln #2 the employee felt excessive recoil then noticed EE was bleeding from EE's right thumb

EE was operating a haul truck and lowered the haul truck bed. EE claims when lowered it jarred EE's back.

Employee was behind the roof bolter to move cable out of the way when EE struck the left side of face against the 16-foot roof straps that overhang off of the back of the bolter causing a laceration to face. Employee received 17 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release to return to work on EE's next regular scheduled shift. No Days Lost.

EE was unstopping feeder in surge tunnel. Rock came out of feeder and pinched EE's thumb between a feeder support and the rock, causing a laceration just behind the cuticle on the thumb. The laceration required 3 stitches.

While using an angle grinder to assist with welding, a piece of metal went under EE's safety glasses.

IE was tossing belt rails when IE's hand hit the belt and the belt rail hit IE's hand against the belt causing a laceration which needed 5 sutures.

Employee was installing new drive belts on a conveyor sheave. As employee was rolling the new belt on the sheave their right thumb was caught between sheave edge and belt causing a laceration to thumb.

An employee received a cut on their right ring finger that required six stitches. EE was drilling a 10' hole to install a cable bolt. A piece of the drill steel fell out of the hole as EE was removing the steel and pinched the end of EE's finger.

Employee was grinding the edges of a 4 inch by 4 inch piece of metal using a stand grinder when the metal got lodged between the grinding stone and the safety guard pinching EE's finger between them. EE sustained a broken bone and the loss of the finger nail on right hand.

Inspecting geomembrane lining installed on silver Basin Cell 3. Slope was wet due to previous rain. While descending the slope IE's one foot started to slide. EE tried to walk the rest of the way to bottom of slope when EE tripped on a sandbag falling onto face and chest onto the liner.

EE was using a water hose washing off the concrete pad under the Plant. Employee stepped backwards off the concrete pad and felt knee pop. Employee continued to conduct regular activities while being monitored but pain has not went away. Physical Therapy was prescribed on 7/14/2022 making it reportable at this time.

Employee was using jack hammer to knock kiln brick loose. While taking rows of brick out of the kiln, a brick fell on the employee's finger.

Employee was working on replacing a broken fitting on the shear slough plate. When the fitting going to the cylinder was removed, the sloughing plate dropped to the stops on top of the shear and pinned the employee between the shear body and the sloughing plate. Employee quickly got chains connected to sloughing plate to raise slough plate and remove the employee.

Wrench slipped on nut and contacted operator's tooth resulting in a chip. On 7/14 employee had appointment requiring dental repair thus making it a recordable injury.

A metal fragment blew into millwrights eye

While changing the belts and motor on fan 611-FN007, employee made contact with the belt while it was in motion, causing it to run EE's hand through the fan sheave and received 8 stitches in EE's right index finger.

Employee was sitting in MUV when it backed up and hit a rib board and then a plate hit employee on the bridge of nose causing a small injury.

Employee was walking around plant following up on facility inspection items. As EE was walking under the screen, the employee slipped on wet concrete causing EE to lose balance hitting head on the ground. EE sustained laceration to scalp requiring 7 stitches and was released to work without restrictions.

EMPLOYEE STATED: The lab technician was preparing a lime sample for the pulverizing mill when EE cut EE's thumb on one of the mill's blades, which resulted in stitches.

Was removing conveyor belt off welding truck, hit hand against vise, next day hand started hurting. Went to DR took x-ray, would let EE know. They called July 5 and said EE did have piece of metal. They removed it July 6, no stitches, no lost time.

Employee was using a bumper jack to adjust the conveyor tailpiece, when the jack fell over striking the employee on the left hand resulting in a fracture. The operator determined the incident to be reportable on 07/06/2022.

While changing a wear liner on the T-400 crusher, EE was struck in the arm by a wear plate that took an unexpected fall during removal.

Employee was removing a bearing from a pump shaft. The employee cut the bearing in two places then used a hammer and chisel to separate the races of the bearing. When hammering on the bearing race, a small sliver from the bearing housing broke off and struck the employee on the left wrist.

The injured was installing the last bolt in 2 Right Crosscut on 12 east section. While drilling they reached for a pusher steel and dropped it, as they reached down with left hand to pick it up. A piece of rock fell from the roof measuring 16""X 9""X 0-3"" thick fell 7 1/2' to the ground striking them on left hand. Resulting in an laceration which required 10 sutures to close.

Operator was walking from the piece of equipment to the restroom when EE tripped over EE's feet causing EE to fall to the ground. Employee is being treated for a shoulder fracture. Employee was initially injured on June 24th however the fracture was not found until the follow up appt. on July 21st making it reportable. Employee has not lost any days.

Mill Maintenance Mechanic was rebuilding a 12"" Knife Valve. While re-aligning the valve plate, the piston slipped down and impacted EE's left thumb causing a laceration that required 4 stitches.

Employee was in #6 entry went to follow center dump across to put scoop on charge. The scoop became stuck in the rib when making turn and EE said side dump shuttle car traveling up #6 struck the operators compartment of the scoop hitting employee in left shoulder.

Employee was using a utility knife while performing patch work on a conveyor belt. While cutting, the utility knife slipped, and cut the employees left thumb just below the nail. The employee received 3 stitches.

Employee was removing tangled up belt when the knife slipped causing a laceration to right leg. They received 2 stitches.

Employee was descending stairway between 3rd and 2nd floor of the calciner bay. Employee's boot caught the next to last step causing employee to fall, striking left knee on the grating of the stair landing. The fall caused a laceration to the left knee that required 8 stitches to close.

Ee was working to unplug sump pump. There was a hole in a boot (PPE not appropriate) and slurry got in the boot, causing a chemical burn. Ee was seen at hospital, diagnosed with a chemical burn to the foot, and released to light duty. Ee was offered duty within restrictions, but refused and took PTO. Ee did not qualify for disability as modified duty was offered.

Employee was loading skid steer fork attachment into skid steer bucket. The attachment got hung up on cutting edge bolt. When employee pulled on fork attachment, it came free and slid into bucket pinching the employee's hand between the attachment and bucket. After taking glove off employee could see this caused a laceration to the employee's hand requiring stiches.

A miner was attempting to unplug a bridged rock out of the the portable jaw crusher when the employees finger got caught between a rock and the metal plate. The miner was wearing gloves but the rock smashed EE's ring finger causing EE to have to receive stitches at the end of EE's finger.

Employee was cleaning off the top of the miner when right forearm got cut on some slate when employee slipped. Employee had four stitches and returned to work the same day.

While transferring grease from one barrel to the other...the barrel slid and cut the forearm of an employee.

Right thumb got caught between mounting plates while installing (replacement) speed reducer on #1 stacker

The injured employee (IE) began feeling discomfort in the left eye several hours after the end of the shift. During IE's shift, the IE was grinding on metal plates while wearing the proper PPE. The IE was treated by a local ER clinic and eye doctor after a metal shard was found imbedded in IE's left eye. The metal shard was removed and prescription antibiotics were given.

On 6/22/22 at 9:00am a maintenance employee was tightening a bolt on the jaw crusher and the wind blew something into EE's eye. EE tried washing it out but was unsuccessful. The miner went to the local doctor office and they were able to remove a foreign object from EE's eye.

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was washing down on the offside of the slope belt, when EE picked up a rock to move out of the way and caught the right index finger between the rock and rib causing laceration that required sutures.

The employee was climbing onto a D9T dozer when the employee slipped on the wet track. As employee fell employee stuck right hand out to catch self and cut it on the back of the blade.

On June 21, 2022 employee was pushing in a screen rail and felt a pain in left hand, resulting in a strain.

Went to step out of operator's seat and foot slipped and employee hit the back of the operator's seat with mouth and chipped a front tooth.

Employee caught finger between pinch point and caused laceration to middle finger.

Employee had a piece of rock fall off pallet and hit EE in the back of EE's leg by EE's Achilles tendon. EE and another EE were working together. Other EE tried to give warning and stop rock from falling.

EE got dust in their eye. EE flushed eye at plant, but continued to have irritation. EE was seen at local clinic and foreign body was removed. EE was prescribed anti-inflammatory eyedrops to aid in recovery.

EE was carrying a crib along belt drive & tripped over pressure plate causing EE to fall forward landing on belt structure, causing EE's finger to be smashed between crib & Belt structure resulting a laceration.

EE got soda ash on hands, wiping eyes to remove sweat, soda ash got into right eye. EE was treated with prescription eyedrops.

Employee was attempting to install a roof bolt into the hole EE just drilled. The bolt did not line up perfectly with the chuck of the roof bolting machine so EE bumped the rotation on the machine to try and get the bolt to go into the chuck. As EE bumped the rotation, EE's glove got caught around the bolt, wrapping EE's hand around the bolt, fracturing the left thumb. No Days Lost

Employee was chipping away some welding slag. A small piece flew back towards EE and landed above the safety glasses on EE's eyebrow area. Employee swiped between the safety glasses and the eye. At this time EE felt something in their eye.

Plant was shut down, 2 miners on inside hopper on conveyor doing repairs, generator started and belts started. 1 miner jumped off first conveyor, 2nd miner rode 3 conveyors, another miner pulled EE off the conveyor. 1st miner injured wrist, 2nd miner injured arm and shoulder. 911 was not called, miners were transported by coworkers to clinic.

The employee was walking from 3 towards 2L at the Paint Creek Shaft site when EE slipped/fell on a ledge and tried to catch self with a chain-fall hoist chain that was hanging from the roof. In the attempt to catch self from falling a burr on the chain cut EE's palm.

Employee reported eye was irritated when EE woke up. Does not remember a specific incident, but assumes it happened at work the day before (6/20)

EE was standing on the 5900 station awaiting the conveyance for a ride out of the mine at the end of shift. The conveyance went by the station and blew some dust into the EE's eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses but somehow some debris got into EE's left eye and had to be removed by a doctor.

While cutting pump hose, EE was kneeling down on one knee cutting it. The knife came out of the hose striking left thigh area causing EE to receive stitches.

EE was cutting fly pad material with a knife and accidentally cut self, which resulted in a laceration to EE's left arm requiring 3 sutures.

Employee was waiting to exchange pick up with departing crew. Pick up approached too quickly and was unable to stop, striking employee and bending EE's left knee backwards. Employee was diagnosed with a suspected ligament tear. Employee did not miss any work, but during a follow up exam on 8/1 EE was prescribed physical therapy to strengthen the ligament and surrounding muscles.

Employee was pulling a joint of waterline and slipped and fell striking their chin on a piece of mobile equipment. The employee received 3 stitches in their chin.

Ee installing insulation between a torque converter and engine on loader. Lost grip on insulation and left index finger slid across the hard rubber edge of the firewall, cutting finger. Seen at NNRH, sutures required to close wound. Full duty, must wear gloves and keep wound clean and dry.

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION ON A SERVICE TRUCK. EE HAD TO REMOVE THE MIG BOX FROM THE SERVICE TRUCK IN ORDER TO CHECK THE GROUND. EE WAS ON EE'S KNEES PUTTING THE MIG BOX BACK INTO PLACE WHEN EE FELT PAIN IN EE'S RIGHT ELBOW & BICEP. EMPLOYEE'S PHYSICIAN HAS NOW PERSCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY. THIS IS THE REASON WE ARE NOW REPORTING THE ACCIDENT.

On Friday during an extremely bad storm, lightening struck on the surface and went underground. Five people received an electrical shock. One person went to the hospital to be examined. EE was released the same day as EE's vitals were normal. MSHA was called and a (K) was issued and completely abated on 6/21/2022.

Employee was sitting on the cable trough waiting for tools to service the longwall shearer in 9L section. A small piece of rock fell from between the shields, bounced off of the head gate drum and struck the employee on the right leg. This caused a laceration that used stitches to close. Employee did not miss any scheduled work as a result of the injury.

The injured employee was spraying weeds at the mine-site. A gust of wind blew a dust particle into their eye. Irrigation failed to remove the dust. They were taken to the ER and the embedded particle was removed and prescription eye drops were administered. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the injury.

Employee was picking up I-beam when binding strap struck their forearm resulting in a laceration requiring stitches.

Employee kneeled down to look at controls on a vac truck, EE felt EE's right knee pop. Conservative care until September - MRI was done. Then referral to ortho for MRI results. No tear, but the ortho Dr. ordered PT, making this a recordable injury, reason for delay in reporting. On 9/27 - PT was ordered but on 10-11 it was confirmed that PT was necessary along with injections.

Miner was setting up crushing spread when EE's legs got pinched between the conveyor and crushing plant. Received stitches on EE's right leg and swelling. No broken bones.

While attempting to move a barrel to a pallet in the back of a light duty truck the employees hands slipped cause employee to fall.

While running motor grader employee got debris in right eye. When evaluated at hospital prescription medication was given to treat irritation.

EE was positioned in the 4 left intersection on 2 section. A scoop was in the process of pulling cable in the outby direction down the No. 4 entry. The cable came across the intersection where EE was standing causing EE to fall. EE struck EE's face which resulted in a laceration to the lip and nose.

While working on plattco valve 7089 underneath bag house 7888, tech was finishing up job, stepped back hitting head on the surrounding structure. As tech was turning around tech lost footing, cause tech to fall. As tech was falling tech tried to brace fall using right arm causing the injury.

Development miner had checked the ceiling to be bad using a machine scaler. After coming to the conclusion that the ceiling was good they proceeded to scale past that point when they had a chunk fall from the ceiling onto the scaler boom. The material hitting the boom teetered the machine forward causing the miner to hit their head inside the cab.

While grinding / cutting a piece of 1/4"" thick angle iron metal, the grinder jumped/kicked back and struck the left hand.

Team member was raking lime coating out from kiln when rake got caught on grate. This sudden stop of motion caused T/M to lose balance and fall onto buttocks. A hot piece of lime pebble flipped up and down backside T/M's undergarment, causing a small burn to buttocks.

Employee was driving a Caterpillar 773 down a slope and said the brake retarder kicked in and caused them to slide into a pillar. Employee said they hit their head on the steering wheel. Minor damage to the trucks handrail and mirror.

Employee was walking across flotation floor and lost balance, falling backwards and striking back of head resulting in laceration requiring stitches.

While cleaning light fixture inside and out, using a hand towel, ran right middle finger across metal flange cutting the tip of it. Employee received four stitches.

Employee was laying track at 5 South brk 24 when a track rail slid out of a scoop bucket landing on employee's foot. Employee sought medical attention at a hospital where employee was diagnosed with a fractured left foot. Employee was given a release and did return to work on next regular scheduled shift (6/15/2022). No Days Lost

Working in bed yard, switching haul beds on haul truck. The last pin was being removed from the bed. When the pin finally released, the bed dropped. It was attached to a crane to prevent this but still dropped. EE's finger was smashed under the bed.

The employee was moving a water line under the wash plant when they slipped and fell into a support beam. The impact caused a laceration above the employee's left eye. The employee was seen at a local Urgent Care and received stitches.

Knee gave out when walking causing employee to fall on hip.

Employee was beating a pie pan back into place against the mine roof and struck wrist on another roof bolt plate causing a laceration resulting in 6 stitches.

When opening or closing window or drawer in scale house employee felt ""pop"" in right elbow causing some pain.

Employee was going for a pick on a water pump. The employee was holding the chain for the Telehandler to slide the fork between. As the fork was in position for the chain to slide over the fork employee's finger got caught between chain and fork pinching employee's finger.

Employee was hanging a crib bag with a pogo stick and cut EE's right pinky finger on a metal roof strap. Received 2 sutures. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Wind gusted around the DEF storage area, blowing airborne dust into employee's left eye. Employee incurred a scratched cornea.

Maintenance crew was removing pinion sheeve for crusher repairs. While removing off the shaft, Tech's Left index finger was struck by assisting Tech with 2 lb hammer.

While lifting a belt to change a roller the connection point failed causing the belt to fall suddenly striking the employee. Employee received a cut to nose that required stitches to close. Employee returned to work next scheduled shift.

IE was in the roof bolting progression. IE was drilling a hole when the drill steel became clogged up. IE removed the steel from the hole and attempted to unclog the drill steel. IE was striking the steel against the platform when it came in contact with IE left foot (big toe) area. IE sustained a fracture to the big toe.

Hand grinder wheel kicked back and hit plant manager in the arm causing a laceration on EE's upper arm.

EE was found unresponsive in portable lavatory; County EMS was activated. Paramedics treated EE. EE regained consciousness and refused further treatment. EE was driven home by a non-EE friend. EE has been terminated.

Employee exited elevator and slipped and hit on EE's right shoulder. EE continues to work and started physical therapy on 7/14/2022.

Employee was climbing down from an articulated truck after checking a fire extinguisher and twisted their knee. As time progressed pain subsided and began to swell. Employee was advised to call Teledoc, they prescribed meds for swelling and the use of ice. No lost time.

Operator was climbing a ladder when operator heard a pop in left shoulder.

Employee stated that while unloading a steel beam off a diesel forklift EE caught left ring finger between the beam and the forks resulting in a laceration requiring sutures to close. Protective gloves were being worn by the employee at the time of the incident.

Employee was standing on ground washing out material buildup when employee turned hitting head on steel structure with forehead. Causing a laceration above nose resulting in three stitches.

Employee sat on a chair in the wash plant control room and started itching

While working on M20 conveyer, a rock bounced of the empty conveyer impacting the employees hard hat.

While opening a door a gust of wind swept up debris and something got into right eye. Flushed eye and went back to work. Continued to have redness but no discomfort. Sent to company eye doctor on June 22 for examination where they realized a piece of debris on the eye that needed removal.

Employee was replacing a magnetic mount on a tracking pad to attach the pad to a tool box. The pad flipped expectantly and pinched employee's left thumb between the magnet and the tool box. Employee went to a doctor on 7/5/2022 and was diagnosed with a fracture to the thumb. The employee continues to work all scheduled shift.

EE was changing a bearing. The bearing housing slipped and smashed EE's left ring finger. EE was a temp and EE's assignment was ended on 6/8/2022 because EE didn't follow instructions on going to the medical facility to have the injury looked at.

Employee was replacing brakes on a Komatsu 730E Rock Truck using a chain ratchet. When EE moved the handle on the racket, EE's hand hit a sharp burr on the brake rotor cutting finger. EE was taken to the ER. The cut required three stitches to close the wound. EE had on jersey gloves. EE came back to work the same day and continued to work.

While tearing down the portable plant for a relocation, the miner was moving the short section of metal steps leading into the tool trailer by self when they fell onto the top of EE's foot just behind the steel toe's coverage, breaking a bone in the foot.

EE was pulling the pin that connected the tow bar from the supply motor that connected a low boy flat car. The lowboy was tied off on one end. The flat car begin to roll as the employee was trying to uncouple the car resulting in fractures and lacerations to the left middle and ring finger.

A Jervois employee was working on a pump when the ceramic part of the pump broke in their hand causing a full thickness laceration to the L thumb. Employee was seen and treated by the site paramedic who then took the employee to the local ER for evaluation and required stitches. Employee was immediately released with no restrictions.

IE put hand on the pan line to brace themselves and a piece of coal came off the shear head hitting finger on the pan line causing a fracture.

Employee's hard hat fell off and they bent over to pick it up when they raised back up they hit their head on the passenger side platform of a 950 loader.

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OFF OF THE TRACKS ON A 349 EXCAVATOR AND TWISTED ANKLE.

The operator was backing out the first side of the cut when they were struck by a piece of coal rib that fell out behind the curtain striking them in the lower back. This pushed them into the miner where they struck their face. The incident resulted in a fractured L-2, broken nose and 6 sutures above their nose.

Employee was coupling together a hose above EE's head. One end of the hose slipped out of EE's hand striking employee on the front tooth. Employee's tooth was chipped during the incident.

Employee arrived to work, had parked car and was getting out when some debris in the wind entered their eye. They flushed eye but it didn't get better so they then notified management.

IE was washing the hydraulic tank at the load out. Shortly after, IE felt a sting on the right hand. IE removed the glove to check, but found nothing. By the end of the shift, IE's hand had swollen. IE was later treated for a spider bite.

Employee was removing a rib strap from the miner when the strap slid from the miner, causing a laceration to the employees right wrist and resulting in five stitches. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

A mechanic disconnected a hydraulic hose from the final drive on a CAT 785 haul truck and placed one end up on the frame. As EE was putting plastic in place to cover the final drive, EE bumped the hose. It came off the frame and struck EE in the mouth. The impact from the end of the hydraulic hose cracked EE's upper right canine tooth.

Employee was working around hand grinder and got two pieces of metal in EE's eye. Employee was wearing all PPE. Glasses and face mask were being used. Employee thought metal got into eye when EE was finished and wiped away sweat from EE's brow.

An employee was cutting out some old pipe in prep plant using a hand-held grinder with a cutting blade. When the piece of pipe EE was cutting started to fall, EE reached to catch it and EE's left index finger contacted the spinning cutting wheel and lacerated EE's finger.

Employee was removing v-belts on vibratory screen when the pivot point that the motor was mounted on rotated down and pinched EE's left middle finger. Fracture to left middle finger.

Employee was cleaning out the floor of a 993K Caterpillar Front End Loader. EE hit something sharp in the floor behind a steering control hose and cut EE's middle finger. EE was taken to the ER and glue was applied to the cut. EE returned to work the same evening.

A haul truck operator backed through a berm and tipped the truck over, resulting in a back injury.