Mining Incidents in August 2022

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #4 heading on Cowan 3 Bridge at break #9. The roof fall was approx. 70' x 19' x 14. Roof fall occurred on the owl shift.

The 4703 hoist tripped out about 30 feet above the 1715 level, after leaving the 1715 during the 5 pm man trip with 56 miners on board. The hoist was reset and tried to go up again, the hoist traveled about five feet and tripped again. Electricians got it to reset around 6:30 pm and then lowered the cage back to the 1715 station. The miners were offloaded and evacuated out the #3

The head ropes on the Koepe hoist crossed.

There was an unintentional roof fall in front of the #4 seal on 2 East. The fall was discover by the weekly examiner.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on St. Leo Haulage at 32 block crosscut towards the belt. The fall was approximately 18'L x 8'W and 15' high. No one was injured during the fall.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the MMU 001 section in #3-4 #4 #4-5 and #5 entry inby 40ft from S/S 10262 in #4 entry. The roof fall measured approx., 18'ft wide by 250'ft long and at 6ft high. There was a small cutter that came across the section which is what caused the roof to fall

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on 8 ML Belt at 31 block from the entry through the track crosscut. The fall was approximately 16' wide x 28' Long x 7' above the roof line. No one was injured during the fall.

Around 13:00 a blaster was traveling main haul road and noticed, in a mined out room section of the back had fallen. They immediately reported the situation to the supervisor who went to assess scene with the Plant Manager and Leadman. The area was immediately bermed off and MSHA IR criteria was reviewed. A decision was made it was not immediately reportable. MSHA disagreed.

Non-injury roof fall occurred at spad 3193 in the 1C Belt Entry at break 7. Fall measured approximately 40 feet wide X 20 feet wide X 8 feet high. All entrances to the fall area were timbered and a clean up plan was submitted to MSHA for review.

A non injury roof fall occurred in the No.3 Entry at Survey Station 3980 on the Cartwright No.3 panel. The roof fall was approximately 60 feet long by 18' to 25' wide by 6' high which begins in the No.3 intersection and travels into the left adjacent crosscut. The fall will not be cleaned up.

There was an unplanned roof fall at 4 West 20 crosscut #2 belt entry. Adverse geologically conditions caused the roof to separate and break. It measured 22' wide x 76' long x 16-18 ft. high.

The hoist man was performing the checks on the 4703 hoist for an MSHA inspector when the cage traveled beyond the lower level limits. The shoes came out of the guides and the cage would not come back up past that point. The shoes would not line up with the guides and allow the cage to travel.

Hanson Front Royal quarry contracted with Austin Powder. Austin Powder fired a routine blast in the Front Royal quarry. During the blast, fly rock escaped the quarry exiting onto a four lane highway and striking a business and individual across the street.

Employee got stuck inside the shipping silo elevator for 40 minutes. Electrical group was able to reset the elevator to get it back in service. Governor switch had tripped causing the elevator to stop between floors.

The head ropes on the Koepe hoist were twisted.

Excavator was feeding a burn pile on a clearing operation and got to close to pile igniting the rear of the excavator machine was a total loss no persons injured.

A roof fall was discovered on the Cumberland West Belt at 31 1/2 x-cut.

Jammer operator scraped the right rib up to the spring line to remove the bagged out wire from the previous bolt up. The jammer operator called for the loader to come clean up what was scraped out. While the loader operator was cleaning the material that was scraped down the back failed while EE was dumping material from the cleanup into the muck bay.

A miner became entrapped on Metz Elevator due to a glitch in power from a storm. The glitch tripped the safety and overspeed switches. The elevator was reset, and the miner was off the elevator at 8:03 PM. There was no damage to the elevator.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 11L area at 8 crosscut #1-2. Adverse geological conditions caused the roof to separate and break. The roof fell at the crosscut connection of #1-2 crosscut and into the #2 entry. It fell 60' in length and 20' wide in the track intersection.

Unplanned roof fall at crosscut #17, entry #4, on the West Submains, at spad Station #31655. Fall dimensions 19' wide, 20' long, 6' high. Fall did not cause injury, impair ventilation, or entrap miners. Fall area developed on March 1st, 2018. Reported to MSHA at 6:35PM on 08/21/2022.

An unplanned roof fall above anchorage zone occurred at 19 break on the #8 belt/track in the #5 entry. Ventilation was not affected and there were no injuries. This is an idle mine that is being maintained.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/19/22 at approximately 20:05 hrs. The fall occurred at crosscut 56 of the slope belt line. No persons were injured as a result of this fall.

Roof Fall at East 2 - 28 to 29 block - #1 entry. Measures approximately 40 feet long by 16 feet wide by 5 feet high. This was a transition area that consisted of laminated strata.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on ML #3 Belt in 00 Block crosscut towards the return. The fall was approximately 18'L x 23'W and 6' above the roof line. No one was injured during the fall.

A haul truck was in use in a sand quarry when a fire started in the engine compartment. The operator immediately shut the truck off, exited the cab, dismounted the truck, and distanced self safely from the machine. The fire was extinguished by local EMS. The extensive damage to the front-end of the truck is expected to result in a complete loss of the machine.

Unintentional roof fall at Brk #49 in the #2 entry of South Mains Section. Breaker support and danger signs were set at all approaches.

Due to arc flash incident (loss of power) in T2-3-1, Central Control was unable to complete the H46-B1 emptying procedures. This allowed pulverized coal to sit in the bottom of the coal surge bin. The coal then caught fire.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a brake not releasing. A bolt was found to be out of the brake plunger. It was replaced, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline and on site.

A Non-Injury roof fall accident occurred in the No. 2 entry at crosscut # 10 on the MMU. No.005-0 Section during retreat mining, which stopped mining operations due to the remote control units would not operate the mobile roof supports to tram the units back away from the pillar line.

70 ton feeder on the surface was full and a skip was loaded so it could not dump into the feeder. Hoist was still technically operational.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #3 block in the #4 entry on the West Mains intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

While traveling into 7RT Bleeder, roof fall was found. The top at crosscut 18 had weakened and fell. The measurements are 20 feet wide, 20 feet long, and 10 feet high at the middle of the fall. Area is not wet. Area was bolted with 7 foot rebar resin grouted bolts. Ventilation was not disturbed.

Hot and dry conditions, coal spontaneously will combust and the fire wasn't put out with in the 30 minutes. Fire was put out within an hour.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 3 North Mains 12 Wall #1 Entry Intersection. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Conditions contributing to the roof fall are adverse roof conditions and a lateral shift of the strata causing the 8' bolts to fail at their couplers.

A roof fall was discovered at 9-21 on the haulage. The fall is being cleaned and re-supported.

A fire occurred at the Goldstrike tire laydown which involved numerous used tires. A set of damaged tires that were removed from a piece of equipment were placed in the used tire laydown. The tires are believed to have been damaged and hot enough to self-ignite causing the fire.

Koepe hoist went down due to torque in the trailing cable.

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on Alma #3 belt in the #3 entry, crosscut 1-2 that is approximately 50'long by 16' wide by 7.5'.

An alleged ignition occurred on the 3SLW. The HG drum sparked and it appeared to the operator as an ignition. There was no evidence, no bad bits, all water sprays were in good condition, and plenty of air on the face. It was determined there was no ignition. This was investigated with no evidence of an ignition by MSHA.

Water Supervisor found this roof fall at 6:30 am while investigating a water issue. This intersection was mined 5+ years ago. This intersection has little to no water in the roof strata. Roof condition in adjoining entries look good. This roof fall is not in a haulageway, travelway, or escapeway. It does not impede weekly examination, and does not affect ventilation.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 6 south area at 49 1/2 wall in #4 entry. Adverse geological conditions caused the roof to separate and break. The roof fell at the crosscut connection of #3-4 crosscut and outby entry. It fell 15' into the 4-5# crosscut and inby entry.

Electricians were performing annual battery replacement for the KA1 control cabinet. While replacing the batteries for the hoist controller PLC UPS the breaker feeding the hoist controller PLC was tripped. When power was restored B11.28 I/O module was in error and was causing the hoist trip under several erroneous faults.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the MMU 001 section in the #3 entry at S/S 10603. The roof fall measured approx. 18' wide, 15' long, and an undetermined height. There was a large cutter that came across the section, which is what caused the roof fall at the face.

There was a roof fall above anchorage point in the belt line of 22E at wall 3 to 4. There was one geological feature present in the area. The length of the fall was approximately 80 feet by 20 feet. It was around 10 feet above normal roof.

The hoist would not reset following beginning of shift tests.

A roof fall occurred in the #4 entry on the # 3 section which pulled permanent Roof Support.

MSHA & WVMHST Officials were notified of the potential of a roof fall occurrence at approx 8:30 am when 2 ft of rock was discovered on the track/belt entry of the Winifrede Slope at the 1100 ft mark and the entry was "working" At approx 9:00 am the roof fall was discovered by management and an MSHA Official Areas were dangered off and a clean-up plan has been submitted for approval

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #4 block in the #5 entry on the E-Mine slope. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

The west hydraulic brake for the #3 hoist was found to be out of spec during the static brake test. The east hydraulic brake and pinion brake were still functional though. MSHA was notified that the hoist was down bc of this but due to redundant braking mechanisms, the hoist was not actually down and there was no need to notify MSHA.

At crosscut 46 in the north mains a roof fall was found between entry 2 and 3. The fall was approximately 35 feet in length by 18 feet wide. The fall was supported with 8' bolts. The entry height was 10.75'. The height of the fall varied throughout the fallen cavity. The thickest portion of the fall was 9' thick.

Roof fall discovered in primary intake escapeway. Fall measured approximately 75' long x 20' wide x 5' high.

70 ton feeder on the surface was full and a skip was loaded so it could not dump into the feeder. Hoist was still technically operational.

Electricity to the mine was lost due to a storm. As a result, the production hoist was inoperable.

A roof fall was found at 11-23 crosscut from track to belt. The fall was approximately 40 feet in length by 16 feet wide and 12 feet in height.

A miner was trapped on Miracle Run Elevator while riding out of the mine. A rope gripper fault was the cause of the elevator to stop. Another EE arrived at the portal, and reset the elevator. EE was off at 3:40 AM. The elevator was test ran and put back into service.

The SP elevator was taken out of service due to the ropes jumping out of time. The ropes were repaired, rope guides added, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

A roof fall was discovered at 12-29 in the return entry. The fall is being cleaned and re-supported.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 1 South/1 West Airway. The fall was approximately 12' wide x 16' long x 6' above the roof line. No one was injured during the fall.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the 115-116 block in the #2 entry of F-Mains. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

A coal wall fire started from spontaneous combustion, in an inactive area of the mine property. It burned for over 30 minutes, due to difficult access.

The Dry Ridge Elevator was taken out of service for an extended period of time to address equipment fault alarms. The Main Drive computer as well as all encoders were changed to correct the issue

At 3:00 p.m. management was notified that there was a mechanical issue with the emergency brake on the secondary emergency escape hoist and it was being taken out of service. MSHA was notified at 3:27 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 6:09 p.m. on 8/04/2022.

There was an unplanned roof fall at #9 2nd North Main Between xc 42 + 43 #3 Entry.

A gas inundation occurred on 76 TG in the # 1 entry.

Number 2 hoist was tripped for low voltage coming in from NV Energy side which resulted in voltage card tripping

Three contract employees became stuck in the freight elevator. Electricians were called and they could not reset the elevator. Notifications were made. ERT rescue team was contacted. Attempted to open doors and hatch would not open. CE's were finally able to be released from the elevator at 10:52 a.m.

At approximately 5:16 pm 8/2/2022 is was reported that small fire approximately 4 miles east of mine office was burning on the mine property. DNRC was on site fighting the fire. This is a very remote area, with no mine activity in the area. Called MSHA report line at 5:26 PM. There are no structures or equipment in the area.

The Coal Fork Main mine hoist was down from 9:30am until 11am on August 2nd due to a contactor in the hoist house going bad. The contactor was replaced and the hoist is working as of 11am on August 2nd.

A roof fall above anchorage was discovered outby in the No. 6 entry at the intersection of Spad No. 4357.

An electrician was working to diagnose a problem with encoder faults on the production hoist. A service specialist remoted in and advised making a change in the diagnostic screen. This change took control away from the hoist operator and made it inoperable when in automatic.

A water inundation occurred due to a Flash Flood from a rainstorm. The Flash Flood washed out a dam in the drainage system, on the surface, which allowed water to enter the mine. The water created holes in four stoppings, one Overcast and one Box Check. No major air changes occurred and no one was injured or entrapped.

Third party contractors working for another contractor company. Welders were welding on Belly Pan of Shaker with a 6"X6" patch on outer plate of Belly Pan. Inside of belly pan was lined with rubber lining. Rubber lining ignited from contact on same plate of Belly Pan. Engulfing Shaker completely.

A ROCKFALL WAS FOUND IN THE LEFT RETURN OF THE #3 UNIT IN THE 2ND NORTH MAIN AT SPAD 92+00 TO 93+40. THE ROCKFALL DAMAGED A LEFT RETURN BRATTICE.THERE WAS NO ONE INJURED IN THE ROCKFALL. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 100X19X12.

Contractor suffered fatal injuries while performing maintenance on "Dutchman" of electric shovel bucket. Fatal injuries resulted from being pinned between shovel bucket door and bucket.

A miner was fatally injured when the supply car on which they were sitting was struck by a locomotive, causing them to fall where they were crushed between the coupler and deck of the supply car.

Employee was servicing a dozer alone with the machine running & it was somehow put in gear & started moving. Before the employee could get out of the way the machine trapped employee's foot & started pulling employee in between the track & the cab, which led to employee being run over by the machine. This is our best guess as there were no actual witnesses to the event.

Foreman injured right ring finger while assisting a vendor unload 250 gallon tote of oil on 08/29/2022. Medical treatment given to injured meets criteria of 50.20.3. Foreman has metal cover on injured finger and flinger is currently bandaged and immobilized. The injured has made follow-up appointment with orthopedic surgeon.

EE was rolling stone back from splitter mouth when the material continued to roll back smashing EE's left thumb between multiple pieces of stone

A mantle liner was being prepared to be hoisted to another position - rigging from the crane caught one of the ears on the mantle, knocking it off the cribbing onto employee's foot. Foot was not amputated at the time of incident.

Employee was lifting a rail up to the roof and felt a pain in stomach. Employee went to the doctor and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Employee has not missed any days of work or had any restricted duty days. The doctor said that the employee may not need surgery.

Miner was assisting a Mechanic with the removal of an hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder slipped and it crushed the tip of the Miners right index finger.

Employee was assisting with bolting a gopher hole when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on the left and right wrists, causing a laceration to both forearms and a fracture to EE's left wrist. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IE was disposing of used filters from the RO plant into a dumpster. IE lost EE's grip on a filter and still tried to throw it up into the dumpster then felt a pop in EE's left side rib cage area. IE was transported to McCleansboro ER. IE was examined and given three days off, then a full return to work release. IE did has returned to work.

Employee aggravated lower back / Left buttock from operating the truck over time. Employee was looked at by our occupational doctor on 8/30/2022 and given time off, incurring an LTI.

Employee was cleaning rock off of the miner. When they slid one off it hit their leg causing a laceration. They received 11 stitches.

On 8/31/2022 IE reported a strain to the abdomen that was caused by throwing over a miner cable. IE was taken off work for hernia surgery on 5/24/2023.

Employee fell down steps trying to get feeder shut off to stop overloading conveyor belt.

The employee was washing the tracks and was called on the radio and notified that the railcars were being moved to stand clear. After the 1st & 2nd car passed the employee was snagged by the 3rd car and thrown to the ground breaking EE's L knee cap.

The mantrip that the employee was sitting in was struck by another mantrip. The injured employee braced themselves and felt a pain in right shoulder from the sudden movement. This employee worked all scheduled days until they were taken off of work on 10-4-2022.

Employee was installing belt structure and pinched hand between two hard surfaces.

Employee performing maintenance under the cone crusher and while pushing on a roller felt a pop in right knee. Initially declined medical evaluation but soreness persisted

EE was crossing the train to get earplugs. When jumping down EE twisted EE's ankle.

Drive crew employee was working and accidentally bumped hardhat against a roller that was above the employee. The roller dislodged and fell out and hit employee's hand causing injury.

The mantrip that the employee was sitting in was struck by another mantrip traveling in the opposite direction. The injured employee braced themself and felt a pain in the right shoulder from the sudden movement. The employee worked all scheduled shifts until employee was taken off of work on 11/16/2022 to surgically repair the right shoulder.

Trying to move pump using a gin pole. The chain broke and hit the employees.

Employee was replacing 1 1/2" feed pipe lines on the spirals. Employee's head contacted I-beam while grabbing material for the task.

TRYING TO MOVE A PUMP WITH GIN POLE. THE CHAIN ON THE GIN POLE BROKE AND HIT THE EMPLOYEES.

Employee was lifting samples of coal at the tipple from the sampler. They felt a pop in their back. The employee finished their work and then let supervisor know of the incident.

Fueling a piece of equipment & caught self with left hand/forearm & right hand when EE started to fall off the equipment step when reaching for the fuel tank step. Initial doctor's assessment was that it was a left shoulder sprain. Further assessment on 10/11/22 indicated surgery was necessary. EE will work at full capacity up until surgery on 10/18/22.

While moving a piece of low structure employee twisted back causing pain in lower back and back of legs, resulting in a lost time accident starting 09/02/2022

Employee was in the surface shop working on a piece of equipment. EE was on EE's knees driving a pin out with a sledge hammer. EE was swinging to hit the pin and missed the pin becoming off balanced falling on EE's right shoulder and arm. Incident occurred on 08/29/22 EE worked until 09/27/22 when EE was taken off work for medical treatment.

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF THE BELT SLIDE WHEN EE SLIPPED OFF THE BELT SLIDE. THE BELT WAS DAMP AND SLICK. EE HAD PAIN IN EE'S LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG. EE WENT BACK TO THE DR. ON 9/8/22 AND DID NOT REPORT TO WORK ON FRIDAY 9/9/22. THE ACCIDENT BECAME LOST TIME ON FRIDAY 9/9/22.

Employee was moving a miner cable out of the haul road when employee felt a pain in right shoulder, employee continued to work until 09/07/2022 and the doctor took employee off of work.

A fully trained miner was taking down a wall when a piece of rock fell and struck EE in the neck. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved. NOTE: Employee did not begin missing work until 9/6/2022.

While moving dill casing, injured person (IP) was spotting the forklift. While walking from one side of the forklift to the other, the IP tripped on the un-level ground and fell. IP put EE's arm out to brace for the fall and resulted in injury to left shoulder.

Employee was installing belt structure and pinched EE's hand between two hard surfaces.

Haul truck operator was rough loaded when large rock was placed in bed of truck.

Employee was performing longwall tear down duties on the face and slipped and fell on a wet surface, injuring wrist.

Employee was walking down the drivers side walkway of an excavator, missed step with right foot falling to the ground. Fall caused broken ankle, femur and injured hip to right side of body. injured employee failed to use OEM handrails(3-points of contact) when lost balance.

Employee was using hammer on conclave liner to remove it. EE placed EE's foot under the liner and was injured.

Employee was moving the section when they slipped on the conveyor belt twisting their right knee which resulted in a meniscus tear.

Employee was stung by insect twice in Brown House at Butte Fuel Dock.

EE was hanging miner cable on the section with 2 other EE's when EE felt a pain in EE's right arm. Later in the shift EE's fingers on EE's right hand started becoming numb. EE was using proper lifting techniques and had PPE on. The cable had tension prior to lifting.

A MTCE Mechanic was changing wear steel on a 5/1/2' Symons cone crusher head assembly when foot became caught under the lip of the mantle, compressing their steel toed boot and breaking right great toe.

IE was walking and stepped on a rock. When the employee fell EE twisted and felt a pain in EE's lower back. The IE was brought out of the mine and taken to be checked.

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

Miner slid over side of dredge screen, slid down slowly so SRL did not catch. Caused contusion and neck / sternum strain.

IE was walking and felt/heard a pop in EE's left knee. IE was brought out and taken to seek medical attention.

Employee was driving shuttle car and hit a hole causing EE to hit left knee on an angle iron inside the car. EE continued to work until the doctor took EE off of work on 09/09/2022.

While roof bolting, the employee said they got dust in their eye. EE rinsed the eye out and had blurred vision. EE then sought medical treatment on 08/27/2022 and was diagnosed with a detached retina. This resulted in a lost time injury.

An employee was attempting to open the door using a crow bar and was struggling. Injured employee moved over to the location and using the same bar assisted them in pulling on the bar to get the door open. The bar either slipped out of position or they broke the door loose causing them to loose grip on the bar and striking injured employee on the wrist causing the fracture.

IE was ratchet strapping the flinger duster to the scoop when the hook slipped off the duster and struck IE in the face. IE received sutures.

IE was walking down the last open crosscut on the north east mains. Traveling from entry 4 to entry 5. IE stepped on a 4" rock and strained the top of EE's foot. IE was taken off work on 8/25/2022. IE was diagnosed with a strained foot.

After the discharge of a fire extinguisher, employee reported breathing difficulty, was observed in an ER, and released to return to work after one day of rest. Not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Excavator was picking up conveyor from tail pull end and the conveyor tipped over

Injured worker was removing metal pipe from rack when their thumb was struck with pipe. EE stated gloves were on.

Two employees were rockdusting on the 4 West #1 Belt. One employee was holding the pressurized rockdust hose when the tripped and lost balance causing them to lose control of the dust hose. The hose sprayed rockdust into the other employee's eyes. Injured employee received scratches to their right eye. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training & experience.

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CLEANING UP AROUND A DUMPSTER, EE WAS CARRYING A PALLET WHEN EE TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING EE'S RIGHT KNEE ON A PIECE OF A CONCRETE BLOCK. THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9-9-22.

After the discharge of a fire extinguisher, employee reported difficulty breathing, was observed in the ER, and was given one day off to rest. Not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Miner was operating a loader, and at the time miner wanted to get off the loader the operator started to suffer lower back pain.

The employee was getting off a mack-12 mantrip when they slipped striking knee on the metal seat bracket resulting in a laceration.

Employee was cleaning up with S925tx. The employee stated material fell from the conveyor frame striking the employee.

Conveyor collapse is being investigated by MSHA.

Glove got caught between drill chuck and drill steel while trying to get steel out of hole

Employee had their left hand between the rock & chopper table. When second employee cut the rock, index and middle finger were smashed. Minor damage to middle finger index finger required stitches and a splint. Follow up with dr. in 2 weeks.6-12 week recovery time.

While walking to EE's dozer employee tripped over EE's feet, hitting the bottom of the manlift with EE's left arm. The date of the incident the employees arm was x-rayed and no fracture was reported. On 8/31 an additional CT scan was performed, which now has reported a fracture.

IE was using a grinder with a wire wheel on it. The employee dropped the grinder causing it to kick. The wire wheel caused some scratches and cuts to the employees forearm and 2 fingers. The employee was taken to seek medical treatment.

Conveyor collapse is being investigated by MSHA.

Building collapse is under investigation by MSHA.

While constructing a stopping a block fell from the top row, which was approximately 10 feet high, and smashed right thumb. Resulted in a fracture.

Employee was reaching for a pinner steel when some loose material hit employee on the left shoulder causing the shoulder to be sore. Employee was given work restrictions and started missing work on 08/23/2022. Employee returned to work full duty no restrictions on 08/30/2022.

Employee was walking by a scoop on the 5W CM Section and their left knee gave out. Employee did not slip/trip. No specific incident occurred. Employee did not violate any rules or regulations and has training and experience.

Employee was at the 7-2 Bunker cars approximately 30' on the southwest walkway, shoveling when EE caught right foot on rail causing EE to fall, twisting right ankle.

Tested voltage using wrong equipment creating an arc which burned employee.

Shaft Crew was lowering replacement liner into the 3700 pocket. Section of liner bounced and hit Miner on the lower right leg. Miner was seen by Doctor the next day and and was given a full release (08/21/2022). Miner Worked the remainder of Miner's rotation. Miner started next rotation on 08/26/2022. Saw doctor on 08/30/2022 and was given a work release for 09/13/2022.

Employee was cleaning a bucket elevator.

Employee received minor chemical burns on right calf/knee area. Employee worked unrestricted until 8/23/22, began missing time 8/24/22. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training & attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment

IE was working on a CM under an area light lid when the lid fell striking the employees right arm. The IE was brought to the surface and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Employee was pushing a work platform into place when they felt a pop on left bicep. Employee tore their bicep tendon.

A fully trained miner was loading a ram jack when EE dropped it on EE's foot. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE dropped a piece of trash into a trash can. The item fell onto the cement. EE picked up the trash and was bitten by a snake. The snake was hidden in a small piece of rubber belting. Employees attempted to find the snake without success.

Injured was lifting a track rail to install it on the 4 West CM section and felt pain in lower left abdominal quadrant. Previous surgical repair to hernia on 5/22/22. Strain to abdomen resulted (or aggravated) in left inguinal hernia. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

broke 2 wrist and fractured back

Miner was working in an area with close quarters, as miner finished the work, miner backed out of the space the miner was occupying and struck lower back on a support structure that the miner did not see, causing a minor contusion to the lower back. Miner finished shift without incident or complaint but called in the following day.

Driver of Mack truck and belly dump trailer traveling on private caliche road approached a sharp turn at an unsafe speed and lost control of vehicle. Trailer and cab tipped and landed on its side. Driver was fully trained on the Mack/trailer. Driver sustained a laceration on EE's forearm requiring stitches.

A rock fell striking the employee in the back resulting in a fractured vertebrae. No surgery needed

The injured employee was in the locker room getting ready to start the shift. EE grabbed water jug and hard hat and turned to leave the area. EE's left knee made contact with the bench and EE fell over the bench. The employee got an MRI and on 8/23 EE was diagnosed with a hairline fracture and was not able to return to work.

Employee stepped off of the bolter & identified a hazard. EE had a rock in the travel path, so EE picked it up & was placing it down by the rib. It rolled pinching EE's right gloved middle finger resulting in a laceration. Site medic referred EE to ER. Two sutures were required, full release was issued making this a medical reportable.

Employee was using a water hose to clean a belt transfer area. A hole ruptured in the hose. Employee dropped the hose and it began to whip around under pressure. While trying to avoid the whipping hose and shut the water off, employee was struck and fell and twisted knee. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Employee was walking to throw the 2 East Mains switch, while employee was walking the employee rolled an ankle. Resulting in an avulsion fracture. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE issues involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Miner was lifting empty barrels which had been crushed to load into loader bucket.

Employee was lifting a miner cable when EE overexerted causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IE was working on IE's utv in the TG-4 travel road. IE was in the process of replacing the serpentine belt. IE was using a short flat headed screwdriver prying the belt onto the utv. The screwdriver slipped off and punctured the right index finger on the underneath side of the second knuckle.

EE was attempting to cut a tree when EE's saw got hung & EE then advised colleague to release the tree that was holding the initial tree & this resulted in the initial tree pushing up by the stump where EE was, resulting in EE's injury. Broken leg.

While stooped over, employee lifted one end of of some roof straps and felt pain in lower back. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

A contractor was installing a stamped roof bolt into the mine roof. As they were inserting the bolt with the boom they inadvertently engaged the rotation causing the bolt to spin around and struck them on the right hand. X-rays were negative and they continued working until 08/18/2022 when they were taken off work for a bruised hand.

Employee was pushing a golf cart when employee overexerted and felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was shoveling at 8 South #1 belt drive when employee claims they suffered a sprain/strain injury from overexertion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was knelt down loading a car when a small piece of gob fell out striking employee on left leg. Employee continued to work the rest of the shift but was put on restricted duty the next day 08/17/2022 and started missing work.

EE was walking to dewatering plant and stepped on rock resulting in a left sprained ankle.

Employee had pinner steel resting on inside of leg when employee dropped the boom to add second steel. Boom hit tip of steel pressing into employe's upper right thigh. Deep bruise to upper right thigh

Employee was struck in the face with a crib block.

Employee states they had a brief exposure to the dust from a fire suppression system that accidentally activated on their drill.

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

While riding as a passenger on Bus # 41 on the opposite end of travel and as the manbus approached the S-Curve Between 5 north and 1 west another bus entered the block and collided with the outgoing bus. This resulted in pain to employee's head and neck area

Walking down the mine slope while firebossing, employee slipped on fine coal. Employee tried to grab handrail with right hand and felt pop in right shoulder. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Left index finger pinched between rock and guillotine. Needed extensive suturing.

EE was racking in a 4160v disconnect to power a system fan. As EE closed the circuit, the Limit amp shorted causing an arc flash. EE sustained burns to hands and face.

Employee was removing clamps and screen from primary crusher shaker when EE felt a pull and pain in the lower abdomen and groin area. EE failed to immediately report the incident and worked the entire shift.

Employee was hanging a miner cable when EE felt a pain in the back. EE started missing work the next day 08/16/2022.

While off-loading lime, the hose became plugged. Driver attached the line to the mine air to unplug the blockage. EE failed to bleed the pressure before opening up. The pressure blew lime hitting EE in the right arm and right side of EE's abdomen Burning the skin.

I.E. stated mining to Head-gate a rock rolled out of the face landing on the shear drum tossing the rock over the pan line on to left ankle

The EE was shoveling the Longwall Transfer area. EE was walking backwards, when EE tripped on some coal fines, and fell injuring EE's back. EE began missing on 8/15/22 when EE went to seek medical treatment.

While assisting a pan line bolter installing bolts, the injured employee's left pinky finger was caught in a pinch point when the bolter operator dropped the mast down. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Miner was operating bulldozer went over a rise on the terrain. As EE came down on the other side, the dozer shift up causing EE to strike the roof due to not wearing seatbelt. Sprained neck taking to emergency room for first aid.

EE had just taken the bucket off the Scoop. While backing outby the scoop canopy hit the air outlet on the 4" compressed airline which caused the airline to be separated from the victaulic coupler. This caused the rock dust in the entry to create zero visibility condition. EE continued outby and the 4" line entered the cab of the scoop and struck the operator in the head.

employees were moving railcars when the employee was told over the radio that the railcars weren't slowing down. The employee jumped on the end railcar and attempted to tighten the hand brake on the lead railcar, but was unable to do so before the front car hit the derailleur and jumped off breaking their left leg.

EE was operating the # 19 4-Wheeler and when it powered out and lost power on the hill leaving the portal. It then started to roll backward while EE was trying to reset the tram, but EE then steered the 4-wheeler into the bank. The 4-wheeler climbed the bank, rolled over, and pinned EE underneath it.

EE was helping change wear parts on a piece of plant equipment. While handing parts to another employee, EE over extended and felt discomfort in their back. On Tuesday August 16th EE went to the doctor and was prescribed rest and written out till Friday, August 19th making it reportable.

A fully trained miner was on the longwall when a rock fell between shields and hit the miner's hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was unloading a ram jack when the miner felt pain in stomach. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Miner was climbing into service truck when they felt something shift in lower back. Miner requested medical attention and EMS was called. Miner was taken by ambulance to the ER where they were admitted for lower back strain.

Employee slipped and hit right knee on the side of the miner they continued to work until the doctor took them off work on 08/23/2022.

IE was dragging tubes and felt something pull in their right calf.

The employee was trying to cut a link off of a chain so the chain would fit a lock box. Employee was holding the chain with channel locks and cutting link with a battery powered grinder. The grinder slipped off of chain and cut their left hand causing them to receive stitches.

Employee Statement - Put tubes out. Had one remaining and took it to stemming pile where extra tubes are kept. Walking back to drill, I slipped on some stemming #6 stones that were on top of smooth bedrock. My right foot went up and my left foot ended up underneath me. I felt my left ankle pop.

Employee was walking out of the 12J section, left foot stepped in a shuttle car rut causing employee to slip and fall. Employee felt pain in left ankle. Employee was subsequently diagnosed with a fractured bone in the ankle.

The employee dismounting from the truck sprained left foot.

While installing a 7' roof bolt in the first row of the graveyard shift, the operator dropped the bit insert on the ground. The operator got off the bolter and grabbed the bit then got back on the roof bolter boom and was in the process of placing the drill still in the drill chuck. While doing so, the operator closed the hydraulic jaw pinching right-hand fingers

Employee was carrying a box of glue beside the scoop. EE lost balance and fell hitting head on the scoop bucket causing a laceration above eye which required stitches.

Working on lift axle, air bag exploded and hit chest

Miners were removing tank inspection door which is steel plate 28"X40". Top nuts were loosened and left on. The remaining nuts were removed. Miners hit door to relieve pressure. Once removing top nuts the door was still hung on studs. They tugged on door. Material shifted causing door to push employee back against the belt guard causing them to turn, twisting the right ankle.

Employee was walking down stairs from the baghouse, EE missed a step or lost EE's footing, missing 3 steps when EE fell on the transition platform twisting left ankle, landing on EE's left knee, straining EE's neck and must have hit EE's head on the hand rail causing EE to have a mild concussion.

Employee was cleaning inside t-1 #4 vacuum header line, when a plug of iron ore concentrate and water released from the pipe, forcing the material and the employee out of the pipe. The employee was ejected about 15' out of the pipe, while falling 6' vertically to the concrete floor below, resulting in fractures to the left arm, right femur, and pelvis.

Injured employee was trying to remove the tires off of a shuttle car and EE's right shoulder started to hurt while performing this task. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training & experience.

EE was hanging Miner cable along rib, while lifting cable over EE's head the rib rolled out pushing EE into the standoff of the miner causing fractures and stitches to the face.

Repairing leveling valve on a rear suspension of a service truck (unit 622). While moving hoses and valve, reaching around differential, crossmember and frame, twisting and pulling, Employee left shoulder had a very sharp pain on the top and down the front of arm. Employee stopped working for a little while and then continued and finished moving and connecting components.

A piece of draw rock fell from the top about 4 inches thick 22 inches long and 20 inches wide hitting the employee on top of the head and stubbed their neck up. The employee was in the break between 3 and 4 on the section. There were no witnesses and the employee came outside and felt like their neck was still hurting so they went to the Medical Center.

Employee was putting a scoop on charge and the battery bell fell striking employee on the finger.

Employee was helping reload an arch top onto the scoop. The scoop operator misunderstood the direction the operator was given, causing the arch top to slide off, hitting the employee on the upper front part of left thigh.

Employee was on the #9160 Brookeville motor traveling down the #2 belt as they were making the curve at the # 3 belt head they jumped track and the motor struck the coal rib. Causing a hairline fracture to the employees left Malleolus. (bone in the ankle) The area was approximately 65 inches high and damp

Employee was in the process of installing a curtain board. Employee was between the canopy and board standing up. When they turned around their knee hit the joystick which caused the arm of the bolter to move up and catch their pinky between the boom and canopy post causing a laceration.

Employee felt pain in EE's side and abdomen and was evaluated in August 2022. It was diagnosed as a non-work related strain. EE continued to work until EE was re-evaluated. EE was taken off for medical treatment in May 2023.

Centrifugal pump moved approx. 5 inches where 2 Mideast Workers were working. They were welding box tubes on the side of pontoons. IE was on platform and other EE was on the boat welding. IE was lowering box tubes down to EE with a rope and EE would weld them . EE heard a loud bang.

While employee was working in a belly pan replacing discharge rubber someone started a water pump which started filling belly pan with water. As EE was evacuating the belly pan EE slipped and aggravated right wrist that had underwent carpal tunnel surgery on 7/11/22. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Loose ballast exposed rail ties. Light ankle sprain.

Employee stated EE had hurt EE's back several times in the past and on EE's way to the section EE's back started to hurt again. Being reported per citation #9559719 under protest to avoid any further enforcement action.

Employee was cleaning off scale. With hands full, employee slipped and fell, hearing an audible pop of the ankle. The injury began to swell and was later confirmed to be broken.

Tree limb fell and hit EE making EE fall and cut - laceration on their head.

Employee was checking for an air leak. They had the operator hold down the brake pedal and proceeded to feel around the brake canister shaft. The operators foot slipped off the pedal and when the shaft retracted it lacerated employee's thumb and finger.

EE was removing the screen from the screening plant unit. When EE went to push the screen to the ground, the screen hooked onto EE's sweatshirt and pulled EE off of the catwalk and EE fell to the ground. EE's left leg, left pointer finger, and right elbow were sore from the fall.

particles in eyes not damage was just little metal splinter went to EE's eyes EE's in good conditions

While picking up cribbage and loading onto skidsteer forks, allegedly EE felt a "pop" in right shoulder.

IE was driving down the HG-15 travel road in a tractor. At crosscut 119, IE hit a bump and jarred head into the top of the canopy. The IE was diagnosed with a brain concussion and cervical spinal cord concussion.

Employee was carrying a small welder up the ladder, and strained lower back.

Employee states they twisted their knee while getting out of UTV.

Employee was hanging rib mesh off of a ladder, approximately 5.5 ft off the ground. As they reached to attach the mesh, it didn't catch on the existing rib mesh, and their momentum and the weight of the mesh caused them to fall from the ladder, striking their face on the mine floor.

While walking on Sugar Run Bottom tail track a rock dislodged from the top and fell on the injured employee's left shoulder causing a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employees were tying in a pipe on #4 Dragline area attempting to get bolts in pipe. Co-worker was using 1 5/8 wrench to tap the bolt in when injured employee placed a hand in the way causing wrench to contact left hand. EE transferred to Medical, appt scheduled with Ortho institute on 8/9/22. Possible crush injury to left hand.

Employee was attempting to bend light back out after it had been bent previously by someone else. Pipe wrench slipped and hit other hand that was on the boom injuring EE's finger.

IE was hanging highline when IE felt a pain in the back. The IE finished the shift and did not seek medical attention until 8-8-22.

Employee alleges the day before they were rolling some belting around but they didn't feel any pain until the next day employee wasn't sure if they injured themselves at work. Later after seeking medical attention they stated they did hurt their lower back at work. This is late reporting do to just receiving Dr. notes.

Employee was in the process of going to shut off impactor at ground level. When they heard a pop in their left leg which caused pain and loss of motion in it. Employee was unable to put any body weight on leg after this. Employee was taken to hospital by management.

Employee was setting up to bolt when the other operator lowered the front of the roof bolter causing the canopy over EE's head to strike EE on the top of EE's head resulting in a jammed neck. EE's physician would not give EE a full duty release.

Employee had removed the suction plate on the bottom of the roofbolter drill pot and was in the process of re-installing this plate. While installing the plate it slipped out of their grip, falling approximately 16 inches contacting their shoulder. Employee continued to work until until 08/10/2022 when they were placed on restrictive duty by a doctor due to discomfort in shoulder.

Main water pump at mine had blockage. Employees of the mine along with one contractor employee were taking the pump apart to remove the blockage. Heat/steam had built up pressure in the pump unknowingly and released when the bolts were removed from the flange on the pump. Result was 2nd degree burn on 25% of body of contractor employee.

Employee was operating the left side of the roof bolter located in the #2 entry face of 12th North, when their foot slipped and they fell hitting right knee and left wrist on the operators platform that they was standing on.

As the suction line was being removed at the Primary scrubber 10 PU 1 pump, hot steam and water was released out of the suction line injuring 3 employees and 1 contractor.

As the suction line was being removed at the Primary scrubber 10 PU 1 pump, hot steam and water was released out of the suction line injuring 3 employees and 1 contractor.

While offloading structure on the belt line, EE felt a burning feeling on the inside part of right shoulder. EE was taken off work on 08/31/2022 for surgery.

While pouring concrete, it started to rain. EE was on EE's hands and knees screening concrete and had concrete on EE's pants. The rain helped soak it into EE's pants and on EE's skin causing a rash.

Employees finished clearing a rock jam in the #2B Feeder at the #2 primary mill conveyor tunnel. The rock jam had caused some spillage of rocks off the belt and into the walkway. Employee was walking up the tunnel when EE slipped on rocks in the walkway causing EE to fall to the ground and land on EE's right shoulder. Became a recordable on 9/8/22 when physical therapy started.

Right hand became pinched between the drum and the top of the winch frame while replacing swing winch on dredge.

Tail Pulley on conveyor was plugged and stopped the conveyor. Conveyor was locked out and gear box brake was set to prevent the belting from moving backwards. As material was removed relieving pressure, belting moved forward pulling miner into tail pulley.

An electrician was kneeling and when EE stood up EE felt knee pain. EE was assessed by doctors and released back to work. An MRI and follow up appointment were scheduled. EE was later diagnosed with a torn meniscus and began missing time on 08/11/2022.

Employee alleges EE was walking to the back of a cone and EE slipped on a pile of rocks injuring EE's right knee.

Lost control of a loaded coal truck. Driver had a head contusion. Neck and back strain. Lacerations to right hand and a corneal abrasion.

EE was getting ready to unload bolting supplies from a mucker bucket. The bolts and wire started to fall, EE tried to move out of the way, but bolts fell on left foot. Seen at hospital, multiple fractures to left foot. EE referred for orthopedic surgery consult.

Draw rock fell from mine roof striking employees leg while operating side controls of roof bolt machine. Employee continued to work until 08/18/2022. Was determined to be reportable injury on 08/31/2022.

The employee was injured when a contract employee walked up from behind them, wrapped their arms around them and then squeezed them. The employee said they immediately felt like something was wrong. At the end of the shift they went to the doctor to be examined. Employee was diagnosed with a broken rib.

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE INSTALLING EE'S LAST DRILL STEEL TO FINISH EE'S HOLE, A PIECE OF ROCK 12"X12"X1/2" FELL CATCHING EE'S THUMP BETWEEN THE ROCK AND POT. THE LOCATION WAS ON THE #2 UNIT IN THE #3 ENTRY AT SPAD 15+75.

Employee was tramming the roof bolter, when a piece of the mine floor came out from under the bolter tire and rolled the employee's right ankle. Employee has a sprained ankle.

Miner was pulling an extra long length of hose off of a reel at somewhat of an angle. As miner's body was positioned sideways, miner felt a pop in right knee resulting in an injury to right MCL.

Employee was walking down stairs. Heel of boot got stuck on grate and employee tripped and fell down 6-7 stairs.

Employee was running excavator in shot and when EE dropped the bucket into the shot it jarred EE. The sudden jar caused a tear in EE's perineum and it started to bleed. EE also complained of back pain. EE went to the ER and was released to see EE's family doctor. No stitches.

The injured was working on 9 North Mains section. EE was outby the LOC, in the #3 heading, assisting the power move, when the miner cable came out of a J hook and struck the EE on top of the head. EE began missing on 8/4/22.

A fully trained miner was loading steel when miner twisted a finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues no were any protective guards involved.

Employee stepped down off of belt and tailpiece and felt a pop in left leg/hip. Diagnosed with a tear in hamstring. Started missing work on 8/2/2022

While pulling fuel hose, employee slipped on the wet surface EE was standing on and EE fell on the same level.

While removing a rock from the handrail on the 9L longwall face. The rock shifted and EE's middle and ring finger were caught between the rock and the shield causing a laceration. EE was assessed at Ruby Hospital where EE received 6 stitches.

EE was walking past #4 shield on the LW face. EE's toe caught a D-ring on the relay bar, and EE tripped. As EE was falling, EE reached with right hand and was able to grab a chain. This caused the EE to strain shoulder as EE felt a pop.

While building a stopping, employee felt pain in the right shoulder. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee unhooked a chain that was holding up a bundle of wire mesh roof screens that were leaning against the rib in the 12th north section. The bundle of screens fell over and hit the employee and knocked EE to the ground.

Employee claims to have injured back while the mantrip EE was in was struck by a motor in a spur. EE proceeded to unload rollers and belt structure at the 9 West longwall for several hours prior to EE mentioning that EE felt any pain as a result of the collision. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was in a manlift approximately 2 feet off of the ground cutting off a piece of metal. Once the cut was completed the employee pushed the cut piece away from them and employee said something hung their glove and pulled them out of the manlift. Employee landed on their shoulder separating it

Employee was welding and felt something go into eye.

The EE was using a breast drill to rib bolt on the 3W Section. The drill got stuck, and came around struck the EE in the right forearm. EE did not sustain any breaks, didn't return to work until 8/4/22.

Tandem Coal Truck driver was attempting to change to a higher gear on a slight decline. When driver changed gears, EE thought it had gone into gear but was actually in the neutral position. When the driver realized the truck was in the neutral position, the truck had gained speed causing the truck to runaway.

While dragging slickline, some water containing silicate material splashed onto employee's legs and ran down employee's boots, later resulting in burning sensation. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Moving feeder on the A-Mains. Raising the feeder off the tailpiece, when a crib lying on top of the feeder got squeezed against the top and shot the crib out the side, striking EE on the left side of head.

Employee was lifting rib straps from a scoop when EE overexerted and felt pain in the left knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IW lost footing while dismounting equipment, fell backward hurting back and right hip. Received restrictions 8/8, following initial treatment on 8/5.

Employee was flushing lines and left leg and foot came into contact with silicate material. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

EE was assisting in moving a dryer basket. EE put fingers under the basket to help lift it, when it fell on EE's fingers causing lacerations.

Got a small piece of coal in eye

The EE was working in 2W Longwall teardown. The injured was using a socket and wrench to remove bolts from old pan line. While doing so, EE felt pain in the left shoulder. EE worked till 8/4/22, then began missing. RTW on 8/8/22.

The individual was in the number 4 entry which was 40" high and 18-18.5' wide in wet and muddy conditions. EE was bending and throwing out bolts on the helper side of the twin boom when EE turned to go back towards the back of the machine and the operator trammed forward and EE's toes got under the cats of the machine resulting in two fractured toes and sutures.

EE was helping build a brattice and as EE picked up a block, EE twisted around and felt severe pain in the back. EE was taken to the hospital and after x-rays, EE was diagnosed with sciatica. *EE went back to the doctor on 9/7/22 and was taken off work until 9/10/22.

Employee was on the rock splitter running the controls, when employee smashed a finger between the teeth of the splitter and the rock the employee was splitting.

After getting a bucket of stemming EE went to turn and EE's left knee popped.

EE was working / cleaning around M216 conveyor area with a water hose, when suddenly and unexpectedly EE felt a pain on EE's left knee.

When completing a daily inspection on the little impact crusher, the right door was opened and there was some dirt and rock on top of the door that fell into the hinge area and kept the door from opening all the way past center. As the material settled, the door closed unexpectedly. Employee had reached in prior and the door closed on the tip of right thumb.

On August 30 employee was operating the wet plant loader for the majority of their shift. August 31st, they called in stating their back was hurt. On September 1st, they brought in paperwork stating that they had gone to the hospital for medical care. They then informed me that their back was hurting because of riding the loader on the shift and it was not a specific accident.

Employee was conducting a PM on a boom truck and fell to the ground, causing a pulmonary contusion, fractured clavicle, and rib. Employee was taken to the ER, hospitalized overnight, released and is currently off work. ONGOING. MSHA was immediately notified out of an abundance of caution.

On 08/29/2022, employee was pressure washing model 844K rubber tire dozer. As the employee stepped off the dozer push arm, stepped on a two-inch hose and twisted their right ankle. Released to return to work the same day of the injury. MRI scan was rendered and a complete diagnosis by the doctor, determined that the employee could not return to work on 09/29/2022.

Employee stated they heard a pop in their stomach while lifting a piece of metal.

The miner was grinding a steel plate when the grinding wheel broke apart. The piece that came off cut their right leg requiring going to the emergency room for stitches.

EE reached up to take a pallet off the stack, the pallet twisted around, EE felt something tear in right shoulder

EE was using a straight edge to cut a conveyor belt w/box cutter knife. The blade slipped & cut EE's left wrist/forearm. EE was transported to ER by a co-worker. EE had a surgical procedure to repair a torn nerve, tendon, and artery and discharged from ER after surgery. EE is off work for 2 weeks w/a RTW restriction of no use of left hand/arm for 3 months upon return to work.

Employee hit a hard toe while operating a Rubber Tire Dozer; arm rest jammed their left elbow up, causing pain in their shoulder.

Employee felt pain in their left arm, shoulder and neck due to haul truck jarring.(NOTE: Employee's shift started at 6:30 PM on 08/25/2022; the incident occurred at 12:30 AM on 08/26/2022.)

Ee was adjusting a tote in the back of truck, turned to grab tie down, and felt right knee pop. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with right patellar dislocation, released to full duty. Did not get better, had MRI on 9/23, results received 9/26. Soft tissue tear requires surgery. Reportable as of 9/26 diagnosis.

Shoveling hopper out when hand slipped off shovel handle and stuck side of bin, causing pain and bruising in right fifth (pinky) finger. Examination showed no breaks but finger was splinted to protect finger.

The operator reported they received a ganglion cyst on their right hand from clearing material from the CV-2 chute hopper using a breaker bar. They waited to see whether it would go away on its own and it never did. The EE never received prescription medication or restrictions. They elected to undergo surgery in April 2023 and surgery was performed 5/15/23.

Employee was closing a product slide gate, which was held open by a piece of steel. The employee used left hand to cut the steel, unfortunately right hand was near where the gate closes. When they cut through the steel the gate slide down and hit the tip of finger on right hand.

Employee was removing a piece of drag rope from inside the shovel of the 7450 dragline. While moving it over EE walking shaft, EE lost control of the drag rope and it struck EE in the arm causing a contusion in left upper arm.

Injured was working on the Mine No2 fan. While EE attempting to open the mandoor at the back of the fan, EE lost EE's footing and fell off the concrete ledge (46" high). Injured fell to the ground and landed on EE's left side fracturing four ribs.

The employee tripped on the stairs coming from cab of Shovel 2 down to the house of the shovel, injuring the left knee.

Condition was wet and raining.

08/18/2022 employee was removing screens from a screen deck. Employee lost grip with left hand causing the screen to twist with it still in EE's right hand. General first aid measures were given and the employee returned to work. Employee was seen by an occupational clinic on 11/23/2022 for continued pain with injury. Physical therapy and restrictions were prescribed on 11/23/2022.

EE was cutting steel in the weld shop with an oxygen acetylene torch when EE realized the oxygen hose was leaking from a hole. EE found where the leak was coming from and went to pinch the hose so EE could shut the gas tank off. As EE pinched the hose, both hoses exploded and ignited sending out a flame that contacted the EE's abdomen.

Employee was scanning cathode bundles before loading on a truck, when EE stepped onto the bundle to unfold the band. As EE was getting down, slipped, and grabbed the band, lacerating EE's left middle finger, which required sutures to close.

Driving on a Taylor Dunn cart to a freight elevator onsite. Starting to feel pain while walking the stairs.

EE stepped down from conveyor belt onto block of wood. Left hand was holding conveyor belt frame while stepping down on the block w/right foot, then stepped down to floor w/left foot when the wood block tipped to the side. Left arm gripping conveyor belt frame resulted in pain to left tricep.

While riding as a passenger on Bus # 41 on the same end of travel and as the manbus approached the S-Curve Between 5 north and 1 west another bus entered the block and collided with the outgoing bus. The employee braced for impact by putting in left foot on mantrip frame. The employee's fractured the left lower Tibia bone (at Ankle)

I was on bench #3 explaining to another employee where I wanted EE to come up and pull material from (EE was on our loadout level). EE said could not see me very well so I told EE hold on a second while I repositioned myself so that EE could see me. When I moved to another spot, I slipped in some wet material causing me to fall very quickly and landed on my shoulder.

EE twisted left knee 8/13/22, did not report injury until 9/21/22. EE went to DR 9/22/22, no lost time still performing regular duty. EE reported continued pain went to DR 10/7/22 placed on restricted duty for 2 weeks. DR believes PT will resolve but recommended Ortho consult.

While lifting a haul truck tire flange employee strained their back.

The employee and supervisor were attempting to lift a bottom roller and place it on the track side belt rails on the 3 North belt at Crosscut #7.5. As they were lifting the roller the employee's right foot slipped in some mud causing employee to twist Right knee, causing pain.

Employee was positioning a large clevis to perform a lift when the clevis slipped, causing the employee's left middle finger to be pinched between the clevis and the lifting tray.

The employee was using a core press, the ram was bent under pressure. When the employee retracted the ram, the ram launched the tube upward striking the employee in the hand resulting in a laceration & forehead (eyebrow).

The employee was laying out low belt structure when they twisted their knee and felt a pop. This resulted in a torn meniscus and a lost time injury beginning on 9/7/2022.

Employee stepped back into the path of forklift that was backing up. Forklift knocked EE down to the ground and the forklift tire rolled up onto foot and ankle. Employee was on restricted duty for a few days then written out of work awaiting MRI results.

Unsecure plate over a hole at mine site - the plate gave way - belly sliced by plate

On the last step of the stairwell coming down from the BC5 platform employee stepped down with the right foot and upon contact with the cement, felt the right knee pop.

Employee was riding passenger in a man van that hit a pot hole on the haul road.

Miner was lifting grout felt a pain in groin area.

Employee was running WA600 Loader at face when they felt intermittent pressure in left shoulder. Reported injury 10/3/2022, no lost time for injury, employee worked full time at full duty and was released from medical care 11/18/2022. Employee was expected to return from layoff when employee decided to get an MRI for shoulder. This led to surgery for which employee is recovering.

As the suction line was being removed at the primary scrubber 10 PU 1 pump, hot steam and water was released out of the suction line injuring 3 employees and 1 contractor.

Employee used right foot to move hose. Slight pain in right ankle. 8/9/22 appointment, return to full duty. Follow up appointment on 11/4/22, employee was placed on restrictive duty on 11/17/22

An employee was preparing to bend down to help take a fender off of a shuttle car when EE noticed a pain in EE's left knee. At this time a final diagnosis has not been determined.

An equipment operator slipped from the first step while climbing into an articulated haul truck, causing a strained lower back.

Operator was running to shut down a conveyor and felt a pop in lower back.

Employee was roof bolting when the roof bolter moved up and EE's left foot went under the bolter tire, causing EE to have a contusion resulting in EE going off work on 08/16/2022.

Employee's shift started on 08/02/2022 at 5:30 PM. The incident occurred on 08/03/2022 at 12:40 AM. Shovel Operator's knee buckled as they were descending the Shovel stairs, resulting in a fall and injuries to their knee and ankle.

Employee was using a loader to dig out big rocks. One rock was halfway out of the ground and EE was digging and ramming it with the loader's bucket, when EE felt pinching/pulling in EE's back. As the day went on, EE felt pain getting progressively worse.

The employee injured left shoulder dragging slickline on 8/2. Continued to work unrestricted until 9/18. Began missing work 9/19. 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.

One of our employees was climbing a fixed ladder on the Sag 2 Feed Cart, when the bottom supports of the ladder collapsed; pinning EE's left hand in-between the ladder and the upper support. 1 broken finger with 9 stitches between 3 of the fingers on EE's left hand.

Improper use of hand tool. While unplugging a DTH, EE used a 48" pipe wrench as a hammer. While striking the DTH, the crook EE's right hand was pinched between the hook and handle causing a puncture injury requiring 3 stitches.

As employee was pushing the drag drum dirt pan into place, EE felt a pop in EE's left elbow. First aid was administered. However, injury required surgery on 09/21/2022.

TEAM MEMBER WAS LIFTING INSPECTION DOOR TO VSI. WHILE MOVING TO GET A BETTER LEVERAGE ON THE DOOR TO USE TWO HANDS, THE DOOR SLIPPED AND LANDED ON TEAM MEMBER'S LEFT THUMB. THE EVALUATION BY THE HAND SPECIALIST INDICATES NERVE DAMAGE AND BONE IS OFFSET AND WILL NEED SURGERY.

An employee was loading material from the 308A series, while leaving the pit to go to the fill. The seat accumulator broke off the bracket and the seat bottomed out, injuring the employees lower back.

Employee was using a bobcat to lift an old pipe guard a foot off the ground and move it. Employee noticed that pipe guard started to slip so they went into reverse and the pipe fell out of the bucket and the bottom left leg of the pipe guard went into the cab of the bobcat and struck them in the left ring finger causing a laceration.

EE was moving a section of floor grating while performing plant maintenance tasks. EE was holding onto the grating and received a cut to right index finger. Medical treatment was sought where EE received stitches for the cut.

Employee went to tighten rock drill bit back up and collar closed on left thumb causing it to be caught between collar and bit.

Employee was descending the access ladder under the cone crusher as the employees finger got caught on a bolt that holds together the safety gate to the hydraulic console platform.

Ee was working on a drill. EE was getting ready to nip in, and hit the spool button rather than the unspool button, catching EE's glove in the spool, pulling EE's hand in. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a laceration to the left thumb. No fracture, sutures required. Ee released with restrictions site can accommodate.

EE reports gradual onset of lower back/sacral discomfort while operating Front End Loader. No specific incident, but they report that Loader was "bouncing around" a lot during operation. Seat was verified to be in proper operational condition.

On 8/29/2022 The employee team lifted the shaft and carried it down the stairs and team lifted the new shaft back up the stairs. EE felt pain in EE's shoulder. On 9/8/2022 the employee informed safety that the pain had not subsided and wanted to see a doctor.

While operating a skidsteer the equipment overheated. The employee exited the equipment to inspect the issue and while the engine compartment was open the radiator overflow line had whipped up and a burst of hot coolant came out hitting their hands. The overflow hose was not secured in place due to the mounting brackets being on the wrong side of the radiator frame.

Employee was using dead blow hammer to knock loose inner dual on light vehicle when their finger was smashed.

EE squatted down to look under burner floor ramp when EE's knee popped. Diagnosed with knee sprain.

EE fell asleep while driving. Hit a berm and landed in ditch, injuring left wrist. EE taken to hospital and prescribed Toradol and Robaxin.

While removing drill steel from AC9, a shim was being used. The shim slipped and lacerated the employee's left index finger approximately two inches.

While pulling cable on south 4, Employee felt a pull/pop in shoulder.

EE was attempting to unplug chute with a high pressure water hose. As soon as the EE opened the valve, the pressure caused them to lose their footing, falling backwards against the hand rail, and striking right ribcage on the top rail. EE sought medical attention on 8/30.

EE reported was walking in the plant and noted that EE's left knee gave out while walking, causing the sole of EE's shoe to slip approximately half an inch.

Shipping employee placed hands in harm's way while closing silo elevator doors. Employee attempted to use nylon strap which was broken and too short to pull doors together. In the process, employee's right hand was caught between the upper and lower doors.

Employee was setting up 24-ft extension ladder at the fuel shed, to check gauge on the diesel tank. Employee was working alone, taking ladder from bed of Maint truck to lean against tank, when they felt a pop in right shoulder and pain. Employee states that they have extreme pain when they lift arm over shoulder height. Appointment with Dr was 30 Aug 22.

Employee was struck on Right Hand by piece of falling metal debris.

EE exited elevator on top of truck silo when they stumbled. They did not fall, but stepped awkwardly and stressed their left knee. EE felt pain in left knee. Sprain to left knee, restricted duty until MRI can be performed.

LIFTING 8" PIECE OF STEEL CHANNEL TO REPLACE A LEG/SUPPORT BEING INSTALLED ON AN OVERLAND CONVEYOR. CARRIED ITEM APPROX 30' AND SET IT DOWN. MINER EXPERIENCED RIGHT TESTICULAR PAIN.

Operator jammed their thumb when they grabbed the steering wheel after hitting a pot hole with the haul truck.

After replacing the tail pulley on the bridge belt, the operator, in the basket with fall protection attached, was moving the manlift with the basket approximately 4 feet above the ground. The jib boom failed and the basket dropped to the ground. This caused the operator to strike the basket resulting in a compression fracture of a vertebra and sprained knee.

Driller assistant was in the process of tripping drill rods out of the hole. The EE placed the table wrench & break-out wrench in position as per standard procedure. This is when EE realized it was the last of the string. EE reached to remove the breakout wrench & this is when EE's middle finger was pinched between the table wrench & breakout wrench.

On 8/8/22 an employee was attempting to open the landing gate at #4. They were trying to pull up on the latch with no success. They felt something pull/ strain in their back/shoulder area. The employee was sought medical treatment on 8/24/2022 and was prescribed physical therapy.

Walking toward the truck, tripped and fell onto a sharp rock, laceration to left elbow

The employee was standing on the first rung of a step ladder helping out on a crusher repair job when they went to step down and lost balance falling on the catwalk. The employee struck elbow on the catwalk.

Teammate's hand was caught underneath the seal bar

Employee walking on flat ground twisted ankle, no uneven surfaces or hazards that caused the injury. Employee stated the ankle buckled under employee's own weight.

A maintenance mechanic employee was handling a pneumatic chisel when the threaded fitting on the tool came loose. The pressurized hose and fitting whipped back and struck EE on the left ankle through their boot.

At the Primary Crusher an XCC Belt Crew Employee was handing 40-pound beveled toe liners into the chute when they felt pain their lower part of their back and had to drop the chute.

Employee was not using proper lifting techniques or body alignment while shoveling spillage out from under S12 take up.

Employee states while cleaning the mill hole off, the loader hit a large rock and came to a sudden stop jarring EE's back. Employee complaining of lower back pain.

Employee states that they were stepping out of an anfo-rig when they stepped on a rock. Employee fell and caught themselves with their right hand, injuring right hand.

EE HIT ELBOW WITH DOOR WHILE EXITING ROOF BOLTER. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOLLOWING MEDICAL TREATMENT.

The employee strained back while moving a rotary air lock into position for installation.

Employee was adjusting notches on a crusher. EE planted right foot and pulled on the NW adjustment ram handle with both hands, when EE felt a dull aching pain in the right abdomen/groin area. Possible hernia, but no surgery is scheduled.

Two EEs were using tanker bars to adjust a radiator on a pallet to prepare it for shipping. As the two were both pushing on the bars, the injured EE lost control of bar and slipped off the radiator causing EE to fall to the ground. When EE fell, right knee impacted the concrete floor of the shop. EE immediately felt a pain in lower back, side, a leg.

Injured employee was repositioning a horizontal 20' HQ drill rod to stack neatly on the rod rack when it slid into its slot on the rack, EE's right ring finger was smashed between the drill rod EE was handling and another drill rod already on the rod rack.

Employee was attempting to push on a stuck vehicle when they felt a shoulder strain.

The injured was bolting in #1 entry on 0 South Section. EE started to drill EE's first hole in the third row and pushed EE' steel against the roof and hit the rotation, a piece of rock measuring 21" long x 8 1/2" wide x 2-5" thick fell and hit EE' hand driving it in to the drill pot, causing a laceration to EE' ring and pinkie fingers. (Sutures were required in EE' pinkie finger)

Employee said EE was going up the steps at the Lime Loadout to collect samples when EE felt a "pop" in right knee. EE declined medical attention and went home. The next day EE came to work and indicated continued discomfort. EE went to the doctor later that day 8/19/22 and was issued restrictions.

Employee Was Working on haul truck tire. While using the RAD gun to torque the wheel the employee caught a finger between the RAD gun and the wheel causing a laceration to the left index finger. Required 12 sutures.

Employee was walking in warehouse when EE stepped on the side of a pallet and rolled ankle.

EE reports EE was trying to pull the guard off of a counter weight due to material build up. Once the weight came loose EE reports EE fell backward and stuck out EE's left hand to brace self. EE is right hand dominant and has no open wounds from EE's fall. Resulted in closed fracture.

On 8/18/22 The employee was collecting the shank and tooth (approx. 60 lbs.) from the loader that had been collected at the belt magnet. As they pulled the shank off the belt, which was shoulder height, their fingers slipped out of the tooth and the shank fell causing the employee to "catch" the weight with their left arm. This caused muscle strain in their left shoulder.

Employee was using the teeth on the excavator bucket to pull on the stump/root ball of a large tree to get it to level ground so it could be limbed and cut into manageable lengths for hauling. The bucket of the excavator slipped under heavy load and part of the root ball with dirt and rocks shot into the glass of the excavator. The debris struck employe in the left shoulder area.

Employee was dismantling wood pallets when they stepped on a nail.

Employee was airlancing copper concentrate when it sunk which caused them to catch their finger between the lance and metal tank.

Employee was putting materials (motor Sheaves) on a wooden pallet when material rolled on to right ring finger mashing and cutting it.

Employees working at the end of the day. Employees wearing full-face PAPRs. Employees noticed fan blades making contact with housing. Employees were on opposite sides of the fan unit. One employee rotated the fan side to find contact areas. Employee on the other side attempted to assist rotation and pinched finger between the pulley and fan belt.

EE had lowered a ring gear with the truck crane and was using hands to guide the ring gear off the shaft when it fell 3/4" and smashed EE's fingers causing multiple lacerations on both hands.

Employee was exiting skid steer facing forward when EE slipped and fell landing on the bucket

Welder was releasing a plate magnet when their ring finger was caught in a pinch point between the handle and body of the magnet, resulting in an open non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx.

IW was dismounting equipment when EE lost EE's footing on the last step banging EE's right knee.

The employee reported lower back pain from operating the scraper on 8/15/2022 but did not want to seek medical treatment. They decided to self treat and returned on 9/28/2022 requesting medical treatment. The employee was sent to the clinic at that time and received work restrictions and prescription medication.

A pellet plant utility operator was walking behind a forklift being operated when the forklift inadvertently went in reverse, contacting the utility operator's left leg resulting in a sprained ankle.

EE attempted to close pump 5 valve when EE felt a 'pop' in chest. EE called for assistance-reporting discomfort in chest-EMS transported to ER for exam.-Was released w/instructed to see PC Provider. 8/16/22 CNP examined released w/10lb lifting restrictions re: strained/pulled pectoral muscle - follow-up Appt. 10 days. No lost workdays to date.

Miner drove a loader across feeder #1 when material had been removed. The plant operator had triggered feeder #1 and failed to communicate to the loader operator. The miner was injured as the wheels on the loader dropped into the feeder, causing miner to experience multiple body strains.

While using a small ore sample tool, like a smaller version of a spade shovel, employee met some resistance while using tool and after applying more pressure on the shovel and twisting it, removed shovel and felt strain in back.

Mechanic was in the engine compartment of a Haul Truck trouble shooting a sensor. They stepped on a valve cover and their foot slipped. As they reached out to steady themselves, they hit their right hand on the exhaust pipe causing a fracture to the right pinky metacarpal. No stitches or surgery required. Employee has been placed on light duty.

The employee was using the scaling machine, when the pick slipped out of a crack causing the machine to move back and forth. On 9-28-22 the employee was given restricted duty and prescribed physical therapy, which made EE's injury reportable.

EE states EE was operating a bulldozer and there was some malfunction of the machine while EE was backing up that made EE lunge forward. EE was holding the gears with EE's left hand, which put oppositional force on EE's left arm/neck. EE states EE has pain in the left side of EE's neck, left shoulder and upper left arm. Identified restrictions by MRI on 11/5/2022

Employee was clearing catwalk when a rock fell and hit EE in the ribs.

EE WAS CARRYING A BOX OF WITH BLASTING SUPPLIES TO THE FACE AND TRIPPED ON A ROCK.

Working on loader assembling the center hitch, was setting rear frame on to jack stands 25 ton with 3' tubes, was adjusting the tube that sets the height, as they pulled pin that adjusts this left hand ring finger was caught in the hole of the jack stand, as tube slid down it slid onto the finger caught in the jack stand hole.

Miner was working the maintenance crew installing a belt on a conveyor. EE was threading a belt around a tail pulley. While pulling on the belt the miner strained left hand causing swelling and pain.

Employees were removing an inspection cover plate for the dredge pump. The plate slid and struck the employee in the right hand / fifth finger, causing a fracture.

EE was walking belt line in low top xc26-xc30, EE bent over while walking, the floor was wet and slippery with mud. EE's left foot slipped out causing left knee to twist.

Employee was walking down ramp carrying a hose when EE lost their footing and hit left knee on the ramp. This caused a laceration. Wound closed with 17 stitches.

An equipment operator lost control of articulated haul truck, which climbed a berm and overturned. 2 days later the employee complained of back and elbow pain.

The employee states was diagnosed with a hernia from performing various tasks. The employee cannot determine a specific task from job responsibilities.

Employee was cleaning material under the Cone when employee hit hard material in the center of the pile. The employee felt a "pop" between the shoulder blades and had pain in neck.

At 1:00 pm the employee was cutting new shim plates for Jaw crusher, as EE was cutting with the Torch the sparks from the cutting caught on EE's left pant leg, it caught on fire and when our employee noticed EE quickly put it out with water.

Employee was tightening bolts when right index finger got smashed by wrench resulting in a fracture of the right distal phalanx.

Ee was removing/demobing paste pipe. While removing the pipe, it fell, striking the ee on the right foot. Seen at ER, diagnosed with crush injury, referred for MRI. MRI and subsequent x-ray identified two small fractures, ee released to restricted duty that site can accommodated. Referred for orthopedic consult.

During the injury the employee was performing maintenance on a wash screen. The employee slipped and fell forward smashing EE's thumb on a bolt that holds the spray bar on the wash screen.

Employee was descending down stairs and missed a step. Grabbed the handrail, twisting left shoulder. EE consulted nurse and treated with first aid. Discomfort persisted, placed on work restrictions 10/5 after clinic visit

Haul truck operator was traveling down roadway when they hit a pothole in the road.

While driving haul truck, employee felt pain in lower back.

Employee was pushing on a bundle of rods for the rod mill and the bundle shifted which pinched employee's right pinky finger. Resulted in a fractured finger tip.

EE was performing housekeeping duties at the Tailings booster containment area. EE had slipped on a patch of algae that had formed near the sump pumps. EE sustained an injury to the left knee. On August 6th EE was issued restrictions.

Trainee was standing on bottom step of two foot ladder when they fell backwards while disconnecting fuel line from haul truck.

Employee's hand was smashed by another employee closing the door to the anfo bin, the employee was not able to get EE's hand out of the way in time.

Employee was attempting to free a rock at the back plate of a conveyor and the belt pulled the employee's hand into the back plate of the conveyor.

Employee states the haul truck bed dropped while trying to dump out the load resulting in a hard impact.

Employee working on platform and wood flooring panel moved and employee fell through to employee's thigh.

Technician was walking to the shop to report for shift and slipped in the mud. EE's left knee was swollen.

Employee was working in basket of a high reach when crane was moving a conveyor section. Conveyor section came in contact with high reach boom causing employee to lose balance and strike basket hand rail with chest.

Employee was moving a tower mounted hoist when employee felt pain in right heel. The employee stopped right away and reported the injury to supervisor, they contacted work care for the initial treatment. Employee was not feeling any better and was advised to have a clinical visit.

Employee was doing warehouse yard clean up when they stated they were stung by an insect on their finger which the employee was wearing gloves.

During the task of cathode sampling, an employee felt a pop in lower back while they were pushing the cathode into the saw blade. EE notified supervision and was taken to a medical facility. Employee was diagnosed with lumbar strain. Employee was given restrictions.

A Mechanic's left finger was fractured while performing maintenance on a Epiroc Bolter, when EE placed EE's finger in the line of fire of the bolt grabber that was rotated by a second Mechanic.

Employee completed closing air valve and turned to walk away and twisted EE's Left Ankle.

On 8/3/2022 The Process Operator was working at Unit 3 operating the auto packaging system. At 2:40pm EE went to the bathroom at unit 3, upon leaving the bathroom EE missed the step and rolled EE's ankle. The Supervisor went and picked EE up and took EE to the minor emergency room. They did x rays and determined it was a sprained ankle with no fractures.

Employee working with another to remove large guard from head of elevator to replace chain. In process, employee's hand (finger) got caught between edge of guard and elevator housing causing middle finger to be crushed. EE wearing ANSI A4 impact resistant gloves as required.

I.E. was helping pour concrete for a new belt drive setup. As they were pulling concrete with a concrete rake, they felt a pop and burning sensation in their right elbow. I.E. is still working under restricted duty.

The employee reported on 8/5/22 that they were working at the palletizer with 100 lb bags and six bags stacked on the belt. They said they pulled a bag toward them across the air table more with right arm than left and strained upper right arm. Employee was diagnosed with triceps strain which is a pushing muscle.

Miner entered a concrete enclosure to adjust valving to change flow locations. While entering enclosure miner placed left foot on manifold piping. When miner removed right foot from access ladder, left foot slipped off piping landing approximately 18 to 24 inches to floor level hyperextending left knee resulting in a strain to the left knee.

The EE was attempting to open the gate for the Show Barn, when a cow charged the EE and struck EE on the lower/mid section of the right rib cage.

Employee was stacking 50 lb. bags when they felt a pop in their shoulder and felt pain. Employee strained a muscle and tendon in left bicep.

Injured was cleaning K1 coating pocket when hot material entered EE's boot.

employee went to step up on the loader when they felt pain in right knee

Employee closed a locomotive door on EE's finger.

Associate was installing a bearing on a shaft. Felt pop in shoulder area when they had to push, pull and wiggle bearing to get bearing positioned on shaft.

Employee was attempting to disconnect an air line from a vibrator on Raw Mill 2 and felt discomfort in their lower back.

The EE was attempting to grease the Haul Truck (HT), when EE heard the grease gun pop and squirt grease into right eye. The EE was wearing prescription glasses at the time of the incident.

While walking on the walkway up a set of steps employee slipped and fell. When they attempted to stop the fall they fractured their hands.

While securing a hydraulic line that was not in use it slipped and contacted the employee's mouth. This resulted in a small chip to a tooth. EE was seen at a dental office on 9/19/22 where it was determined to need repair.

tightening bolts on the continuous miner with an allen wrench. The wrench slipped striking and cutting finger.

Employee was installing a new CB radio in a dozer. Employee had left hand on seat of dozer and was cutting a wire tie with a utility knife in right hand. Knife cut through the wire tie and then struck the employee on the back of left hand causing a laceration. The laceration required stitches to close the wound.

Employee was using a hydraulic puller to remove a gear from a shaft. EE had a hand on the body of the puller. The puller came loose from the gear and EE's finger was momentarily caught between the arm and the body of the puller causing a fracture to the little finger.

The injured employee was using a battery operated impact to replace liners. EE needed a replacement battery and another employee attempted to slide it down along the liners. The battery caught the edge of a liner and bounced out striking the injured employee on the nose and cheek causing a fracture in the nose.

Employee was cleaning the seal on the finish mill door when the 3/8" hose coupling failed, allowing the hose to strike the employee in the face resulting in a bruised eye, the employee was prescribed eye drop on 9/6/2022 making the injury reportable.

While moving a timber it fell against a worker's left little finger causing a cut.

EE was performing maintenance work with a colleague at the primary plant. Using a hammer, the colleague intended to strike a hammer wrench held by the EE but missed, bouncing off the feeder wall and striking the EE's right ring finger.

Employee twisted/overturned left ankle getting off ladder on Pioneer crusher.

Miner was lying on side cutting a hole in an auger when hot slag fell into miner's right ear traveling down the ear canal to the ear drum.

Operating 5600 gallon water tanker. Loading water through rear valve. Did not insert R-Pin to lock valve open. Transfer pump created pressure against open valve. Operator inadvertantly contacted valve with right pinky finger. The valve slammed shut and pinched tip of right pinky finger. Finger was lacerated.

EE was extending the phone line in the belt entry unit #1. EE was picking up the cable to hang hook it up. EE's back was facing the rib, when 1'X 8' of rock fell out striking EE on the right shoulder and right foot.

Sharping a machete in a vice. Employee had a hand held sharpener and was pulling it across the blade. Employee's hand slipped off the sharpener handle and the right bottom ring and little fingers hit the blade.

Employee was hitting a rock with a sledge hammer and pinched a finger between the metal handle and the frame of a mobile bridge carrier, Required sutures to repair the wound.

Employee was lifting door holding bar from finish mill when EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was cutting pieces of rubber off a screen using downward force with a razor knife. Employee had a rubber piece to tear and the downward momentum resulted with the employee striking right leg with the razor knife. Employee had a laceration and was treated at a local facility that administered treatment with 7 sutures.

Driller lacerated wrist on cotter pin securing the pivot pin of the ladder to BD13 drill. The driller was using the ladder to exit the machine, when EE's hand caught the sharp edge of the pin. The driller notified the supervisor, was taken to the first aid room, then to a medical facility, where EE received 6 sutures and was released to normal duty.

Employee was moving a 6" hose. When EE let go of it, EE's finger was some how pinched causing a cut on EE's right middle finger. EE was taken to walk in clinic to receive first aid. They cleaned and dressed the wound and released employee.

Employee opening manual valve when hand slipped, and arm struck adjacent object. Employee sought medical/first-aid on 8/29 and 9/8. Prescribed medication on 9/26.

EE got blisters from a hot sheave. The bearing had gone out on a screen which heated up the sheave. The contact with the sheave caused small blisters on EE's hand.

The IP was repairing SSE 83 battery cables. As a piece of heat shrink was being cut to length, the tips of the cable cutter cut the left index finger.

While walking around the outby end of the roof bolting machine in the No. 7 entry on No. 1 Section, piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking employee's right arm resulting in a laceration. Injury required 10 stitches. Rock measured approximately 12 inches long X 8 inches wide X 1/2 inch thick.

The employee had just finished the post-trip inspection of equipment they operated at the Santa Margarita Quarry. The employee wanted to check out the new frontend loader, so they started to walk around the and look at the new equipment. The new loader was backed into a cutout to prevent the equipment from moving and the employee stepped into the cutout and slipped and fell.

Employee punctured left hand above thumb with utility knife. Employee was using utility knife to clean up a wiper when EE accidently stabbed EE's left hand above the thumb. Employee wrapped hand in shirt and went to Monahans ER to be evaluated. Puncture wound required four small stitches. Employee was able to return to work following day.

While cutting out a section of damaged conveyor, approximately 8" x 10", to insert a patch the knife slipped out of the conveyor causing employee to stab them-self in the thigh resulting in a laceration requiring 5 staples to close.

Employee was using a grinding wheel on some metal and the wheel flew apart causing injury to left forearm and bruises to chest.

Employee was shoveling and reported that they injured shoulder while shoveling material at plant.

IT worker fell walking down steps while carrying a printer

Employee was roof bolting the mine roof in # 7 entry when a piece of rock measuring 8 inches long x 5.5 inches wide struck EE on the forearm causing a laceration that required stitches to close back up

Employee was kneeling down as they were cutting 8 right when a portion of inseam bone in the coal rib fell out striking them in back area causing a simple fracture to a unspecified vertebrae in spine. EE was taken to hospital and released back to work with a follow up appointment with a orthopedic doctor on 8/26/22.

While working under a haul truck a 3/4" ratchet slipped out of the employee's hands, striking the employee in the side of the head as it fell.

Lifting parts from floor at the warehouse.

Employee stumbled while walking causing head to strike a roof bolt plate. Resulted in a laceration requiring 14 stitches.

Employee was filling the ball bucket by the north ball bin discharge chute in the concentrator. Employee looked over the top of the bucket to inspect the level, when a metal flake was dislodged from balls striking together, landing in their left eye. Employee was seen by a specialist to remove imbedded foreign material from left eye. Employee was returned to work.

Employee was working on the continuous miner, was removing the side lid covers for the panel. Cover slipped out of one hand causing EE's right index finger to be caught between the cover and the rib.

Employee stepped off equipment ladder stepping on uneven terrain causing inversion sprain to left ankle.

EE was doing maintenance on equipment, Corner fell out and hit EE in the right foot and back 12" tall 24" wide 6" thick piece of rock/coal.

The technician was using a "RAD" gun to torque bolts when the torque gun slipped, crushing the tip of the tech's middle finger on right hand.

The employee was tightening the nut on the head section of the 7'standard crusher. A suspended weight and flat bar were being used to conduct final tightening. The employee was on the other side of the head and they did not realize the tip of finger was in one of the bolt holes on the bar. When the bar was struck, the bolts broke and the bar shifted cutting the tip of the finger.

IE was grading out of the tail-gate when a roof bolt was kicked out by the lump breaker striking the IE above the left eye causing a laceration that required stitches to close the wound. It also caused a tooth to be chipped.

EE was greasing the bucket of the unloading crane at the down river dock when EE reached over the bucket and caught a burr (metal shaving) on the forearm causing a 9/16 inch long laceration to EE's left forearm. EE received 2 stitches and a tetanus shot.

While tramming on ledge 2 after finishing boulder drilling, the drill got stuck. EE tried to tram and the drill went up on a rock giving a tipping feeling. EE moved back off the rock and got out of the cab to move it out of the way of the track. EE lifted and rolled the rock. It moved unexpectedly and pinched EE's left index finger cutting it between the first two joints.

The miner was grinding a steel plate and a small metal chip got into EE's eye. EE was wearing eye protection.

Employee was repairing our 988B teeth. While employee was hammering in the teeth, a shard of metal came off of the teeth and entered employee's arm.

On Wednesday August 24, 2022 the operator of a 2DP600 forklift was returning unloaded from the truck loading area to the packaging area. While transitioning between 2 warehouse bays the driver was distracted by nearby activity and drifted into a support column. A piece of broken mirror came in contact with the driver's forehead causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.

EE was cutting a hose with a knife and it slipped resulting in EE cutting their front right thigh. 3 stitches were required.

Employee using box cutter to cut conveyor belt off of conveyor for replacement.

The injured was helping to change out the 11 East LW head Drive power unit and as EE checked to see if head motor and hub would clear the drive housing the winch rope moved suddenly, jarring EE's left hand causing pain and swelling. On August 31, 2022, the injured was diagnosed with a fractured bone in EE's left hand and was given a wrist brace to wear.

Employee was bolting up a round utilizing a jackleg when EE was contacted by small rock causing laceration to lip. The laceration required sutures to close and the employee was issued a full release.

Employee was installing cathodes into cell tanks, Cathode got hung up, employee tried to move Cathode by hand resulting in smashing EE's finger in a pinch point. Employee had Laceration on EE's left middle finger. Employee was taken to emergency room and was given a numbing medicine and stitches.

Employee was walking back lo-lo to shovel. They reached down and put a hand on the lo-lo to help walk and a shard of metal cut left pinky though their glove

Hand was on canopy when rock fell from mine roof smashing middle finger on left hand. Resulted in a chipped bone on tip of finger.

Employee stated that EE was traveling with an inspector and they were going through a mandoor. EE was holding the door for them to go through and after the last went through EE turned to go through. EE's hand slipped off of the handle and the door slipped out of EE's hand causing the door to smash EE's right thumb. Employee received 4 stitches.

Employee was doing a pre-shift inspection on a Cat D5H dozer. EE was checking the anti-freeze level and had opened the radiator cap. The dozer had not been started and was cold. When EE looked down at the top of the radiator, a piece of dust or dirt blew into EE's right eye. EE was later diagnosed with a cornea abrasion.

Employee operating an extended reach forklift was pushing the Point Sheave into the bore that accommodates the weldment lock. An employee was holding the weldment lock plate. The fork slid off and pinched the top of the employee's fingers between the shaft weldment lock plate lock and the fork. The employee suffered an injury to the tip of #4 digit of the left hand.

Employee was working on the air actuated knife gate. The ram that attaches to the gate was disconnected from the gate. The gate was in the down position with the ram being in the up position. EE was spinning the piece that attaches the ram to the gate up the threaded part of the ram and the water pressure coming into the freshwater tank pushed it up into EE's finger.

Ee was jostled in the cab of EE's haul truck when shovel operator dropped a load. Seen on 8/31 for initial visit, diagnosed with a lumbar and thoracic strain, released to full duty. On 9/12/22, ee referred for physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

Employee stated EE was changing out a piece of 60" top structure on surface #2 belt. EE stated EE was pulling an old piece out of the belt line when it slipped out of EE's hand allowing the structure to smash EE's hand between the rail and the structure. (On 8/25/2022 employee was diagnosed with a broken 5th digit "pinky" finger.)

Employee was guiding a skid steer up to a conveyor to push it. The Injured worker advised the skid steer operator to pull back and turn to the right, but the skid steer turned to the left and struck the injured operator in the right calf with the edge of the bucket attachment.

EE NOT WEARING GLOVES DURING METAL CHUTE INSTALLATION