Mining Incidents in November 2022

I arrived at 0040 office was on fire. Mine was closed at the time. Yuba fire dept along with two other dept was there, they got the fire out around 0400 on 11/30/22. There were no injuries. I called MSHA they gave me the 1800 number, I immediately called and MSHA showed up to do the investigation.

when no one was in the area the back fell in at the intersection, miners came to bolt and saw the back on the ground.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. there was an ignition of coal dust at the head of the left miner. There were no injuries or scorching as a result of the ignition.

Section was pillar mining at the time with old works 140 feet above the section, and apparently there was a mountain break 140 ft up to the old mine workings and the mine was flooded releasing that water down and into our Putney Darby Mine # 1.

A miner was trapped on the Miracle Run Elevator while performing the daily elevator inspection. The EE was chipping ice which caused a piece to fall to the bottom of the shaft damaging the buffer switch stopping the elevator. The miner got off at 5:10pm. Schindler Elevator Services repaired the switch cable and inspected the elevator prior to going back in service.

The plant homogeneous silo elevator stopped between floors as it was lowering 1 employee. They tried to reset the elevator but were not successful. Elevator company was called out to lower the elevator. One employee was in the elevator for longer than 30 minutes and the event was called in. No injury occurred

Root cause under investigation. This machine is owned and maintained by CAT who took it to their shop to investigate. Their initial review of operating codes showed nothing related to the operation or how it was being used. So likely a leak on the hydraulics, DEF, or fuel ignited by the manifold.

While dumping in the south scrolls the #2 skip became lodged. The hoist continued to move, attempting to lower the skip from the dump position and spooled out 365 feet of rope before the equipment was stopped.

While operator was pushing material, the dozer began to slide sideways away from the highwall. Eventually, leading the vehicle to slide down and roll over once and back upright. Immediate drug and alcohol testing was performed. Operator was seen by a physician. Physician did not find any injuries. Results returned positive for alcohol.

Contractor haul truck over traveled berm. no injuries to miner, no damage to equipment

Under investigation

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on the D1 (5 Zone) panel at 35 blk. between the #2 and #3 entries. This fall measured 5'Hx18'Wx50'L. No injuries occurred with no damage to any ventilation controls, equipment, or escapeways. Additional support has been set with all approaches dandered off. Reference #03549425.

One of the door hinges broke off on the door for the service hoist.

Elevated CO levels were detected at the walkable bleeders near the district #2 bleeder fan shaft. Upon investigation it was determined the source of the elevated CO was located at the District 2 Longwall Panel 8 tear down face.

TRM004 was dropping a fuel pod in the 3980-fuel bay when the operator smelled smoke. The operator shut the Multimec off to investigate and noticed flame coming from the engine compartment. The operator then activated the fire suppression system and exited the cab.

#3 Entry Roof Fall. Inby spad #311 and outby spad #316. The roof fall was approximately 140' in length by approximately 20' in width by approximately 10' in height.

There was no accident, illness, or damage. During a shaft inspection it was discovered that there was ice forming on the cage guides. Decision was made to idle the chippy and cage until all ice was removed.

A roof fall was discovered at number 4 seal in the 4 North seal area. The area is being cleaned and re-supported.

While backfilling a stope from the 6245-118 top cut, a Sandvik LH621i loader traveled beyond the initial location of the berm with a full bucket of cemented rock fill (CRF). The loader slid down the angle of repose of the CRF fill and came to rest part-way down the slope of CRF. The loader operator was able to exit the cab of the loader with no injuries.

A non-injury fire occurred when acetylene gas leaking from a cylinder was accidently ignited. The fire was contained within the metal cylinder storage box. Fire extinguishers, rock dust and water were used to extinguish the fire in about 13 min. The mine was evacuated until area was deemed safe by State, Federal and Company officials. The damaged equip was removed from the mine.

While Fuel truck 8852 was staging at the Range Front Decline ore pad to fuel loader 704, the technician noticed smoke coming from hood. Tech shut truck down, exited the vehicle and found it had an active fire. The operator got a safe distance away from the fuel truck and called Mayday. The loader operator picked up the Fuel tech to get them further away from the truck.

There was an ignition on the MN2 section in the #1 entry. This was maintained to the face prior to it being extinguished. There were 11 bad bits on the head of the CM. All parameters were within compliance. This was investigated by MSHA after notification.

While attempting to start drilling a hole with Drill 39, operator felt machine start to sink and lean to one side. Operator exited the equipment safety and made contact with other personnel in the area to report incident.

Got hot oil on the production hoist, tripped breaker. Reset breaker and let cool.

A roof fall was found in the return of B rooms. The exact location was B8 room, 1 crosscut outby SS#6556. The fall was in entry #4 and extended into crosscut 4-5 and #5 entry. The fall was 20' wide, 90' long, and the height is unknown. Ventilation was not affected. The cause of the fall is unknown.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on 24 Zone airway in the #1 entry at 37 blk. This was one block outby spad #138. No injuries occurred due to this incident and no damage to any equipment or ventilation controls as well. The area has been timbered with all approaches dangered off. Reference #03543001.

An unintentional roof fall above the anchorage zone occurred in the #3 entry, 12 block of the Northeast Mains section.

A ROCKFALL OCCURRED IN THE #6 ENTRY (BELT) ON THE 2ND NORTH MAINS AT SPAD 54+20. THE ROCKFALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 18X40X10 AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE ROCKFALL.

An unplanned Roof Fall was found in the Intake Air Course of 3rd North, Intersection of Entry #9 & XC #7. It is approximately 20' wide by 20' long and 7' high. No one was injured or entrapped. Ventilation was interrupted. Preliminary diagnoses; Strata failure due to water saturating the upper mudstone band, causing it to swell and weakening the Roof Control.

A roof fall was discovered in the 4 West Tailgate track entry at #4 crosscut. The fall was approximately 12 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 to 12 feet high.

Mine manager found a roof fall in Headgate return in entry #2 at xc 53 which compromised a stopping between entry 1 and 2.

Roof fall occurred adjacent to the track entry on #3 belt and the high lines was caught under it, the fall was 90'feet long 4' to 6' feet high and 18' to 20' feet wide.

The roof fall occurred at station survey # 17127 in # three entry of M-6 butt. Forty feet long, nineteen feet wide and approximately ten to twelve feet high. The mine roof had a visual defect (mud slip) at the area of the fall.

A loaded muck bucket fell from the main hoist sinking hook to the bottom of the shaft. The muck bucket was entangled in hydraulic hoses and tugger cable. When attempts were made to free the bucket by moving the work deck. The hook became disconnected from the bucket causing it to fall to bottom of the shaft.

At 3:49 p.m. on 11/2/2022 management was notified that the boom extension at the secondary hoist was not working properly, and it was being taken out of service. Evacuation of the mine was started and MSHA was notified at 4:07 p.m. On 11/6/2022 the boom has been replaced and the secondary hoist is back in service. MSHA was notified at 9:06 pm on 11/6/2022.

At 10:50 a.m. on 11/1/22 management was notified that the door on the emergency capsule was not operating properly, and it was being taken out of service. The mine was evacuated and MSHA was notified at 11:10 a.m. Repairs were made, and the hoist was put back in service on 11/2/22 at approximately 2:00 p.m. MSHA was notified the hoist was back in service at 2:28 pm on 11/2/2022.

A roof fall was discovered at crosscut 14-30 between the track and neutral. Post have been set and the area is dangered off.

While removing locking bar spacer blocks from the filter press employee caught respirator on a hydraulic hose then slipped and fell. Employee was holding a large wrench which smashed fingers between the wrench and the pan doors of the filter press.

Employee's pinky finger was caught between a bucket tooth and the fork of a telehandler.

Employee was working on haul truck ladder in the shop. As EE walked past the ladder it moved from the stowed position, knocking EE to the ground in the process. Employee's left fibula was fractured as a result of the accident.

Contingent EE caught hand between bottom/top lid and southeast corner of #2 rotex frame during re-assembly of screen change. EE continued to work and noticed pain and swelling during lunch, an hour later. EE Went to nurse for first aid. Contingent EE was advised to seek further treatment.

Highwall miner was turning, something in the back right track popped and a piece of shrap flew approx 40ft striking EE in the right jaw below the mouth. there was an approx 3cm laceration with a small piece of shrap metal embedded that had to be removed at Pikeville PMC.

While installing a roof bolt, the roof bolt fell out of the top and struck employee in right thumb. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue. The incident was reported to the employer the next day.

Employee had knelt down to check the temp on a bearing and felt a stabbing pain in EE's back. EE got self using guarding to climb onto a concrete curb. EE walked took about 3 steps, and when EE went to step off the curb, EE tripped and fell forward. EE latched onto the guarding to break EE's fall and when EE did, EE's back twisted, causing a tingling sensation in EE's buttocks.

Employee was attempting to climb up onto the bumper/landing of the back of the service truck when their foot slipped, and they fell to the ground. The fall resulted in a compression fracture in the lower back and a break to the foot.

Employee was moving a miner cable and felt a pop in shoulder. Employee starting missing work on 2/2/2023.

EE was going to 1oo mesh load out scales. When EE stepped out of the truck, EE stepped into a wash out from rain and twisted/sprained left ankle.

Employee went to grab a bag of sand as it was falling off palletizer and hurt/sprained elbow.

Employee was carrying a bag of concrete and stepped in a hole causing injury to their knee.

EE was climbing into the excavator, and when EE hoisted self up, EE felt pain in left buttock and the pain ran down the back of the left leg. EE reported the injury on 12/5/2022 and was placed on restrictions on 12/6/22

employee was chipping material buildup inside a dryer hopper when the bar slipped and their left ring finger was broken during the impact between the bar and the side of the hopper.

Employee was walking electrical cord backwards and tripped over bobcat bucket that was parked near the working area. Employee fell backwards and landed on their backside. Employee has a very sore buttocks and a headache set in right away. Employee is continuing to work at this time.

Miner was walking through our maintenance shop and tripped falling to the concrete and hitting the left side of face.

Employee was taken off work on 12/12/2022 from an injury EE sustained on 11/28/22 from rock contact to EE's left shoulder during the loading process with two other miners. After several doctor visits it was determined EE received deep tissue bruising and a possible slight tear to EE's rotator cuff tendon.

While traveling up 3A belt conducting an on-shift the EE's ride broke down. When EE stepped off and began to stand up EE lost balance and fell back into the ride. EE's left foot was caught between the frame of the ride and the belt frame causing a fracture to the ankle and fibula.

Employee along with two other employees were in the process of loading a face round in a production heading when a rock fall occurred at the face contacting the miner in the left ankle resulting in swelling. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were negative, referred then onto an Orthopedic specialist, restrictions were issued.

Employee was walking up the steps of our main plant for maintenance to hook up a chain when they slipped and fell. Employee hit their right hand during the fall.

The employee was going from the 2nd floor in the plant to the first floor. The employee tripped and caught self with hand injuring the ring finger. The employee continued to work until 1/6/23, where employee began missing.

EE was walking from parking a haul truck on the ready line and slipped and fell, landing on EE's right shoulder and elbow. EE reported the incident upon occurrence. EE refused medical treatment and thought the strain would heal. After a period of time with no improvement EE sought medical attention.

Employee was on their knees while operating miner. Stood up and twisted right knee. Seam height was 60"" dry bottom, 400"" from surface to face. Employee was in #3 entry 60"" from intersection spad 21.

I.E. was working on a new belt drive installation. They were attempting to climb over the belt when they felt a pull in their right elbow. I.E. continued to work until 12-9-2022 when they decided they were unable to work due to the injury.

While guiding the truck & trailer back to unload another car- ee crossed between the rail trailer and 2 rail cars that were already placed on the track. The cars on the track rolled toward the trailer pinching ee's right thigh.

The employee was attempting to scale a piece of draw rock with a slate bar. When the piece EE was prying on came down and struck EE on the head and neck. EE was transported to the Medical Center for head and back pain. Tests were negative for fractures and Ee was diagnosed with soft tissue bruising.

Employee picked up tools before leaving the morning line out meeting, and strained EE's back. Employee was given lifting restrictions and an injection for the pain from a doctor. Employees returned to full duty 3 days later.

Employee was tramming a Komatsu D65 dozer across the top of the frozen filter cake stockpile parallel to the loading face. The dozer suddenly lost traction and slid sideways down the slope. The dozer went over the loading face and fell approximately 14 feet and landed on its side. Employee complained of back pain. EMS was called and transported employee to hospital for evaluation.

EE was standing #4 entry on Unit #3 beside the right middle car anchor when the car cable hung from the mine roof was pulled down by the car, striking EE in the left rib cage and back, knocking EE to the ground. EE began missing work on 11/23/22 for a strained lower back.

Unloading rail car, grabbed the hook to unhook the rail car and set it on the trailer. Stepped off trailer and lost balance and fell to the ground on right side.

While walking outby from the face past the loading machine, employee tripped on the cables and fell to the ground, landing on right knee and shoulder.

slipped and fell backwards. hardhat came off during fall and hit the back of EE's head on a truck bed. taken immediately to the medical center for evaluation.

Employee was in the process of bolting a ""bagged"" area of roof screened top when a loose rock measuring 12"" long x 4"" wide x 1"" thick fell through the screen striking the employee on the front of the hard hat.

Employee was putting a chain guard on the 1st 48 west header when they twisted their left knee, they finished their shift and this resulted in them having restrictions and being taken off work 11/22/2022.

EE was operating a D8 bulldozer on pebble pile and backed off a drop-off of the pile. EE states: jarred neck & has tightness & soreness on right side of neck. Initially report only but presented to clinic via phone having increased pain from neck down to leg. EE was given restrictions and placed on modified duty.

Employee was walking to turn off water supply when they twisted their knee and ankle.

EE was pulling glue out of the box in order to load EE's tray and felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder. EE was taken off work on 11/22/2022 for a possible torn rotator cuff.

Employee was mounting the FM22 on the passenger side when employee experienced a personal medical condition and fell to the ground, hitting head.

Employee was getting out of the scoop when they stepped on a bundle of pin plates causing them to break their left ankle.

Employee was operating a scraper and was working in a reclaiming area spreading soil. EE was just starting to dump EE's soil and hit a bump and the seat belt dug into EE's pelvic abdominal area.

Employee was carrying a set of wooden pie pans to bolter. Felt pain in shoulder. The employee was carrying one bundle with both hands.

Stepping out of a 650 exc. EE missed footing when stepping on the track and missed with foot. EE fell to the ground on right side/back.

Employee tripped over a hose EE was changing and stepped awkwardly on EE's ankle fracturing EE's fibula.

Miner failed to lock out/tag out conveyor while installing deicer spray bar brackets

Employee was walking on stairway. EE stumbled and caught right hand. Fractured right middle finger.

Employee was cutting a band off a bundle of timbers, when the band released the top roll of timbers rolled off. Striking the employee on top of foot.

Four employees were stowing the jib on a Link-Belt RTC 8090 crane and were on the platform of the crane. The jib was not adequately stowed correctly; the crane operator telescoped the boom out, and the fly-tip head sheave was pushed towards and bent the front fly storage bracket. This caused the jib to swing out violently, striking two of the four employees.

Crew was in process of replacing dump cables at #2 Dragline. Employee was cutting U-bolt that holds the end of cable to the spool, when cable was cut free employee was in the line of fire & struck in hard hat & right side of face causing facial fracture, 2 chipped teeth and mild concussion.

Four employees were stowing the jib on a Link-Belt RTC 8090 crane and were on the platform of the crane. The jib was not adequately stowed correctly; the crane operator telescoped the boom out, and the fly-tip head sheave was pushed towards and bent the front fly storage bracket. This caused the jib to swing out violently, striking two of the four employees.

Employee was working on the 33B refuse belt at the head roller when EE slipped and tried to catch self. EE experienced a pop and pain in their right shoulder. The injury resulted in a dislocated right shoulder.

Employee was cutting the tabs on a bucket of rivets to get the lid open. EE was cutting the tabs left handed and was holding the bottom of the bucket with right hand. The bucket is plastic. So being it was cold outside the plastic was cutting harder than usual and EE was exerting more pressure to cut. When they cut through they cut their right hand.

Employee was drilling a hole in the mine roof to install a roof bolt and as employee was retrieving the drill steel out of the hole employee placed hand on the drill steel as it was spinning.

Employee experienced pain in their hands as they perform their daily tasks as a roof bolter. They continued to work until they were taken off for medical treatment on 1/25/2023.

Employee was dragging a rock dust hose along the 7 North Belt when EE lost EE's balance & fell. During EE's fall EE grabbed ahold of the rib screen with EE's right hand in an attempt to stop EE's fall. This caused EE to strain EE's right shoulder. Employee stated walkway was clear & EE didn't slip/trip on anything. No rules or regulations were violated & employee has training.

The H 10 section was moving to a new section, H 11, employee was helping set low drive for new section. While walking stepped in hole twisting left ankle resulting in lost time.

Employee was standing on a metal truss when part of the truss unsoldered causing the employee to slip and hit on EE's right thigh and scrotum. In result contusion of right thigh and laceration of scrotum.

Employee was coming down from a ladder and missed the last step. When they stepped down to the ground, they rolled their ankle slightly. Employee stated that they did not think it was an issue and filed a report when they could not put much weight on it the next day.

A fully trained miner was installing a rib pin when a piece of rock fell from the rib and struck the miner in the back of the neck. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

An employee was walking down the underflow tunnel of TA-110 when their hard hat struck a light fixture.

The EE was using a grinder cutting bolts from belt structure, when a small piece of shaved metal struct the EE in the left eye, causing a corneal abrasion. The EE was properly trained and was wearing all PPE. EE began missing work 11/16/22

Employee was scaling down a rib when a piece of rock dislodged from the rib and struck employee in the foot. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was trying to move a partially filled portable sand blasting unit that is on a dolly-type frame. When EE tipped the unit back on it's wheels, the weight of the unit knocked EE to the ground. The handle of the unit landed with force on EE's left thigh, causing injury.

EE was drilling a hole into the mine roof when EE lost suction. EE's starter steel remained in the mine roof while EE was checking the suction. EE's hand was on the chuck when the starter steel broke free from the mine roof and struck EE on the left index and middle finger causing a laceration which required (5) sutures. EE began missing work on 11/15/2022.

Employee was exiting an excavator, EE placed right foot onto the step that had dirt and mud on it. EE's foot slipped striking knee against the step causing EE's knee to swell.

EE was walking along the 9 North Track when EE tripped and went down on right foot twisting right ankle.

Employee was performing vulcanizing work on the 8 south #3 conveyor belt and after working the shift, EE experienced lower back pain. It was determined on 12/27/2022 that the injury would result in a lost time accident.

While using a jumper changing the batteries on the #46 S/E Scoop Brandon received a shock.

Employee was retrieving belongings out of back of mantrip. Employee in another mantrip inadvertently hit the wrong direction on the mantrip that employee was operating striking the employee with the mantrip.

Employee was retrieving belongings out of back of mantrip. Employee in another mantrip inadvertently hit the wrong direction on the mantrip EE was operating, striking the employee with the mantrip.

IP was on a loose berm of muck getting into a man basket with weight on both feet, right foot slid down the berm putting the weight on the left foot, injuring it.

Stepped down from tracks of a mobile piece of equipment, foot landed on a rock and twisted EE's foot. Injury to left foot, fracture.

While driving the mantrip out of the mine at the end of the shift, the driver hit their head on the roof. EE did not report this incident to the section foreman or any management personnel. On 12/05/2022 EE called and said that wouldn't be able to work due to a concussion. On 12/09/2022 EE reported it as a work related accident to mine management.

While doing repair work on miner push beams, Miner was welding the nuts holding pedestal on the push beam. When work was complete the miner slipped while stepping off, falling aprox 36"" to the pit floor. while falling they reached out to catch themselves and landed on their wrist, breaking it in the process. Miner was wearing PPE which helped during the fall.

The technician was removing a broken hand rail from the right side of a 777D. EE had the handrail off and turned to go down the ladder to hook to the new handrail to install. EE unhooked the fall restraint to come down the ladder. EE's left foot slipped due to mud and rain. EE did have three points of contact but the slip pulled EE and EE fell to the ground on their back.

Two employees were at the coal barn installing a wing shroud (steel plate) on a dragline bucket. The upper piece was set in place and the crane was lowered. Both employees were going to adjust the piece of steel plate by hand when it fell. It slid down the side of the bucket, hit the ground and fell over hitting the employee breaking two Metatarsal bones in EE's right foot.

Employee was helping others to manually turn the cutterhead on highwall mining cutter module for servicing when employee felt a ""pop"" in lower back.

EE was moving two railcars in the shipping area and was not able to stop the railcars in time which resulted in making contact with a dump truck that was stationed on the tracks.

Employee tripped while carrying some rib straps. The rib strap fell on EE's hand, causing a fractured left index finger. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While recovering High Voltage cable, onto a skid, EE's hand slipped and a loop of cable hit EE in the mouth. On 11/12/2022 EE went to the hospital and found that 3 of EE's teeth had been cracked and need removed.

EE had just started inspecting down the belt tube when EE hit a patch of black ice. EE's left foot slid and then hit a dry patch in the metal grating causing both EE's tibia and fibula to break about 2 inches above the ankle.

EE stated that EE was dropping the waterline and when EE went to lower it from EE's shoulder a shut off valve caught EE's shirt and bibs pulling EE to the ground over EE's right ankle resulting in a fracture to the ankle.

The EE had just climbed over the GOB plate on the LW face. As EE was stepping out into the TG entry, EE's left foot went in a hole in the pavement. This caused EE's ankle to roll. EE suffered a fracture above the left ankle.

As the shift was about to end, the employee climbed back into the grader to retrieve the equipment check report and soda can. The employee was coming back out of the grader backwards when EE lost balance. EE stumbled and fell hitting left shoulder on the grader blade. The employee went to the hospital later that night after EE went home.

Tripped on beam lying beside tank outside building by ball mills and hurt knee and then back hurt the day after

Removing a gearbox assembly when they felt a pop in left shoulder. After PT and cortisone shots, medical decided they needed surgery.

IE was carrying a slider tube when an employee dropped it causing IE to twist and strain back.

Shaft Repairman slipped on ice and injured left shoulder. EE was stepping off the cage on the top station of the Coeur shaft.

Employee was using an angle grinder with a wire brush to clean surfaces of screening plant. The angle grinder kicked free of their control and the body of the grinder hit them in the chin, mouth and nose. They were given first aid and then taken to a doctor. The employee received 5 stitches on chin and a tetanus shot. The employee can return to work on 11/14/2022.

The employee was dismounting a Hydro seed truck when employee jumped from the rear bumper landing awkwardly straining right ankle.

Was mining on the A-Mains #2 Section in the #6 right entry when EE was struck by a rock that had been dislodged from the CM conveyor chain striking EE on the left side of face.

Employee was carrying longwall hydraulic hoses through a belt to track cross-cut with two other employees. The group was intending to drop the hoses in unison, but the injured employee held onto the hoses when the other's threw their end down. This caused the injured employee's shoulder to be jerked forward causing pain. Employee began missing work due to this injury on 12/13/22.

Foot slipped off the catwalk on excavator and went between the catwalk and the step. Employee's foot was caught and EE fell down off excavator, breaking EE's leg due to foot being stuck. EE then fell to the ground. Broke lower right leg.

Employee was cleaning out a transfer chute with a chipping hammer. Employee twisted and felt a back pain.

Employee was loading conveyor onto the transport truck grabbing the railing when EE's hand slipped falling straight backwards onto EE's left side.

Employee was passing a section of monorail across the beltline to another employee. The monorail slipped and in an attempt to hold onto it, the injured employee felt pain in EE's lower back. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While kneeling down to pick up resin from supply car employee felt a pop in left knee, resulting in surgery to repair torn meniscus on 12/15/2022, making this a lost time accident.

Injured employee was using a pry bar to lift a track tie into place for installation on the 5W CM Section track. As employee was prying up on the tie, they felt pain in lower back. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training and experience in task.

Miner reported 11/07/2022 had a pain in groin area that went away 30 min later. 2 weeks later EE was lifting a clump of clay and felt a sharp pain again in groin and hurt to walk. 11/8/2022 we sent them to see a doctor and was diagnosed with a hernia and released to return to work with the restrictions.

While repairing a loader in the field, our service technician was struck in the face with a tool resulting in a fractured cheek bone.

Employee was roof bolting from right side of the miner at approximately 80+20 survey station. The upper portion of the rib became dislodged striking the employee on the back. The rock measured 9'longx 34'highx8' thick. This action caused swelling in the employees back. No compliance issues were found. No other part 50 criteria apply.

EMPLOYEE STATED EE WAS DROPPING THE PINNER CABLE ON THE #2 UNIT WHEN IT CAUGHT ON A PIE PAN, WAS STRETCHED TIGHT AND PULLED APART STRIKING EE IN THE LEFT HEAL. EE WAS WORKING ON THE POWER MOVERS CREW.

Employee reported to have smashed their index finger on their left hand while building a wall.

Employee was rib bolting from the right side of the miner at approximately 80+20 survey station. The upper portion of the rib became dislodged striking the employee on the neck. The rock measured 9'longx34' highx8' thick. As a result, the employee suffered a compression fracture to the C3 vertebrae. No compliance issues were found. No other part 50 criteria apply.

Miner was hosing material from floor of wash pant tunnel when EE stepped backwards and rolled EE's right ankle.

Employee stated was exiting a s/c and rolled ankle on some cable. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as a LTA.

A contract motorman working through a contractor company was in the process of jacking a flatcar back on the track, when the motorman slipped and fell on right knee resulting in pain in lower back. The motorman sought treatment at a clinic where the motorman was placed on restricted duty.

The driver's dump truck hit a pile of sand that had big rocks in it and caused the driver to fracture a rib.

Employee alleges EE was lifting a screen motor to get the pin back in the hole and EE started feeling pain in EE's lower back.

While in the process of loading behind the miner. A piece of coal measuring (14' x 13' x 9') was discharged from the tail end of the miner conveyor tail traveling 10.5 feet, striking the IE's right hand positioned on the bed controls in the cab. This resulted in a laceration to the inside bottom of the little finger that required 7 sutures to close the wound.

Warehouse EE was attempting to pull a box off top shelf of pallet rack onto a pallet While EE was attempting to pull the box EE felt a slight discomfort in EE's bicep EE reported the hurt and the EE was put in contact with company Teladoc

A fully trained miner slipped and fell on a splice beating board and cut their hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee tripped demounting a platform in a packaging area hurting their knee. Employee finished working the shift and returned to work the following day to complete their weekly work schedule. On Nov. 7th employee sent for medical evaluation due to pain. Employee removed from work due to fractured left patella.

While working on 9 North Mains Section. The injured stepped through a mandoor, and felt a pop in the lower back. Began missing work 11/8/2022.

EE alega que mientras recogia sus herramientas se bajo se le cayo el casco y al levantarse se choco con una barra de metal. The employee alleges that while picking up their tools they got off and their helmet fell off and when they got up they collided with a metal bar.

Mechanic was attempting to install a hydraulic tank on a rubber tired dozer. The tank fell and struck the mechanic.

Employee was dragging an airlock door away from the track when employee felt pain in left arm. Employee sought medical treatment and returned to work. On 12/5/22 employee was placed off work and surgery was scheduled for 12/8/22 to repair bicep tear.

An employee was removing a rock from the top of a grader blade when the operator experienced pain in their shoulder.

Employee was lying on the ground on the walk side of the belt changing bottom rollers on 6 South belt. An employee was placing a roller on the top of the top belt when the roller fell of the top belt and struck the injured employee in the left hip.

IE was in the process of roof bolting entry 1. IE was installing straps and cable bolts. After IE drilled EE's initial hole and was removing the steels. One of the steels fell from the top and struck the IE in EE's right hand. IE was diagnosed with a swollen hand.

While marking up entry #3 on #2 unit, the section foreman stepped in a hole awkwardly and twisted left knee. They started missing work on 11/2/2022 and is being treated for a possibly torn meniscus.

EE was cleaning rock off EE's trailer with a broom after being loaded with 2-4"" rock by a loader. EE was unable to reach all of the rock with the broom so EE climbed up on the trailer finish cleaning off. As EE was getting down, EE jumped the 3 1/2 feet to the ground and felt a pop in EE's lower leg, resulting in a trimalleolar fracture of the right ankle.

The employee was in the process of welding bit lugs on the Shear, head side drum on 11 East. Employee was chipping slag in between weld passes when a small piece of slag, entered underneath the bottom of safety glasses and struck them in the right eye.

Miner was attempting to move a bunk which the granite block sits on during the cutting process with a ""hook tool"" when the hook broke causing the miner to fall backwards.

Worker has no specific incident or occurrence, but EE believes the sore back is from doing daily job - driving a haul truck.

Employee was walking when they stepped wrong and twisted their knee on 11/28/2022. On 12/21/2022, it was determined that the employee needed surgery due to a torn meniscus.

Employee was climbing down the ladder of loader. When they got to the last step they felt their shoulder pop before letting go of the ladder and pop back into place after letting go. They reported joint pain the following day and was placed on restricted duty.

Changing dozer bolts

Employee investigating why propane vaporizer wouldn't stay lit. Found low gas pressure to vaporizer main burner, turned off inlet gas valve and outlet gas valve to vaporizer. Then to check for blockage in the piping EE loosened plug at strainer to purge gas from vaporizer gas ignites this flash fire caused minor burns to employee. Source of ignition static spark.

Injured was working in the beltline when EE stepped in a hole and twisted EE's knee. On 12/06/2022 MRI results showed a meniscus tear in the right knee. Surgery is scheduled.

MINER WAS STRUCK IN THE LOWER BACK BY THE OVERFLOW CHUTE OF A PORTABLE CRUSHER AFTER IT SHIFTED WHILE BEING STOWED ON THE TRAILER FOR TRANSPORT. THE IMPACT KNOCKED MINER TO THE GROUND.

Individual was assisting a move from room to room when the individual was tearing low belt apart and felt a strain in groin. Individual worked full duty until surgery on 12/12/2022

Mechanic's hand was briefly pinched between a hydraulic shovel roller assembly and the shovel frame during installation. Contact occurred when the assembly being installed unexpectedly pivoted upward while the mechanic's hand was on top of it. Nondisplaced fracture of the second metacarpal bone, right hand.

Working under a haul truck changing out the tie rod. The ee was using a sledgehammer to assist with completion of this task and felt immediate pain in EE's lower back after swinging the sledgehammer. The injury resulted with lost time.

Injured was lifting discharge line to the mine roof. The pipe shifted and the injured lost footing causing a popped feeling in the knee. An MRI on 12/2 showed that the meniscus in the right knee was tore. Surgery is scheduled for 12/16/22.

Employee was walking up the steps from the ski ramp and felt a pop in the back of EE's knee. Employee was taken to OMP and received restrictions.

Employee bagging on production line reported lower back pain. Told supervisor EE was ok. Reported to Supervisor a 2nd time that EE slipped. Co-worker reported that the employee had another Operator crack EE's back prior to the reported incident as well. Employee was treated at Hospital same day and issued a DR. excuse to return to work in 2 days without any restrictions.

EE exited EE's truck on the lower scale and started climbing the steps to the scale house. EE tripped on the top step and hit the bridge of EE's nose on a structural beam. EE exclaimed that EE was in a hurry and that is what led to EE tripping and falling. EE's nose was broken as well as a minor spinal cord injury from the impact of the fall.

Miner slipped on lose shot rock in the stope.

While operating a soil compactor, employee maneuvered it too close to the edge of the edge of the back-side ramp, causing the compactor to roll over onto its side. Employee was wearing seat belt, and injuries from the motion consist of sciatica and lower back pain/strain on right side, including neck, shoulder, leg, and knee.

A rock fell from the chopper and hit the leg of the worker. After being checked out it was concluded that there were no broken bones, only bruising.

Working on the screen plant using a hammer to drive a piece of flat iron into place when something hit right eye.

Concrete stacker broke down which caused a back up of sand on the conveyor belt. Was shoveling off sand when the employee felt something in employee's back causing pain

While making a blind lift, with 3 flagmen, the tip of a mobile crane bumped an overhead beam, dislodging buildup, that fell and contacted the left hand of the repairman rigging the lift. Employee suffered fracture of left hand. Employee did not require surgery, and is in a cast, on restricted duty.

Injured was loading 6' timbers into a scoop bucket when they felt something awkward in the shoulder area. After weeks of physical therapy, the ortho suggest that rotator cuff surgery will be needed. Surgery is scheduled for 5/5/2023.

Miner was repositioning an overhead loadout spout to load a railcar when the spout was caught in a bind on the railcar top chute door. The miner attempted to pull the spout over the chute door lip when the miner's left hand was caught in between the spout and the railcar door chute.

Employee stated EE had drilled EE's hole and was in the process of installing the bolt when EE felt EE's shoulder pop and start hurting. Being reported per citation #9559715 under protest to avoid any further action.

Employee was attempting to loosen an adjuster on a bearing and felt a minor strain in right forearm. This resulted in a cramping sensation and minor swelling.

Employee was closing trailer door at dock when discomfort was felt in right shoulder. Employee self-treated up until 12/13/22 when employee was seen by physician and diagnosed with tendonitis of the shoulder and prescribed physical therapy and restricted duty.

EE reported on 11/14/2022 that EE had been injured on 11/10/2022. EE was working setting a chute, when EE shifted EE's weight on EE's legs and heard something pop in EE's right hip. EE was advised to seek medical treatment but declined. On 11/22/2022 EE sought out medical attention. EE has been referred for an MRI, diagnosed suspect labral re-injury.

Employee dismounting boarding ladder on last step knee gave out and fell. Employee did not want medical evaluation. On 11/15/2022 employee, requested medical evaluation. Seen at medical facility, employee was released to full duty. On 1/09/2023 went in to medical medical facility to have knee checked. Employee was given a Do Not Return To work notice and had surgery scheduled.

EE stepped into van at the start of shift, felt pain in right lower back & the back knee. Pain stopped. Worked the shift. Pain started at end of shift. Reported the incident at 3:30am 11/10/2022. EE was met at Clinic and given restrictions, worked for rest of day. 3 schld days off.11/14/2022 at follow up Occ-med no improvement, went lost time. Back to work restricted duty 11/21/22.

Ee reports driving truck through the dump, hit a pothole, and the air seat ""went out"". Ee reports shooting pain in right hip, numbness to outside of right leg to calf, and tingling in right foot. Seen at clinic, diagnosis lumbar disc disease with radiculopathy. Released to modified duty that site can accommodate. Maintenance confirmed seat did not malfunction.

EE was removing drill steels from the roof. The hole was not straight and the drill wrench had tension on it. When the steels came free the wrench came back striking the EE on the right hand. EE was seen by a doctor on 11-11-2022 and a fracture in the hand was discovered. EE is still working on restricted duty. ""IE has been taken off by an orthopedic doctor as of 11/17/22.""

EE was helping take the slack out of a track on a D11T Dozer. The slack in the track came out catching EE's hand and EE got a piece of metal in it.

Employee put fingers on back of belt to hot air sealer to check the temperature and the belt caught the right index finger.

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE CANYON SUMP TO PUMP WHEN EE WAS SPRAYED WITH A WATER LIQUOR MIX FROM SUMP CAUSING BURN TO EE'S LEFT ARM, LEFT CHEST AND NECK.

Operator was dismounting haul truck. Operator lost footing during transition between steps, followed by losing grip to handholds, resulting in falling to the ground landing onto feet. Upon standing, employee felt pain in lower back.

Employee stumbled and fell backwards after dismounting equipment.

While setting timbers in the M3 Intake, the injured stepped in a hole and strained the right knee. On 11/22/2022 an MRI showed a torn medial meniscus of the right knee.

Operator misstepped off of last rung while descending from 8 yard loader. Did not fall due to having 3 points of contact but abrupt motion caused acute lower back pain.

The operator was dismounting the Haul Truck when EE missed a step descending the staircase of the truck. This resulted in an injury to the right knee.

Employee was transferring 55-gal drums from dredge to the boat. They fell on top of the barrel cutting their face, requiring stitches and injured their leg

While lifting up waterline to put back together, felt something pop in left shoulder. Individual had shoulder surgery on 02/17/2023, making this a lost time accident.

Employee had right forearm mashed between two pieces of metal during plant maintenance causing a contusion.

Operating a front end loader, got out to help truck driver with a piece of rock stuck in a tailgate. When removing rock finger was caught and the end was cut off.

The injured employee was removing a jack stand from under a D6 dozer. EE pulled the pin to collapse the extension and it did not collapse. When it did collapse, EE's finger was pinched, causing an avulsion to the little finger on EE's left hand. The employee did not return to work for EE's next shift making the incident reportable.

Injured was walking toward the M10 belt drive when injured tripped over a belt block that was left behind. As injured lost balance the shoulder came into contact with the coal rib. An MRI on 11-10-2022 showed a tear to the rotator cuff. The injured was placed on a 25lb work restriction. On 1/16/2023 they scheduled surgery for 1/18/2023.

Injured was at the M11 seal area building walls. At the end of the shift, EE felt a slight pain in the abdomen area. The next day there was swelling in the abdomen. On 11/22/2022 a CT scan showed EE had a large left inguinal hernia.

EE slipped and caught self with right arm tearing bicep muscle.

EE slipped on wet ground into a drain pipe hole.

Work was being done on a conveyor approx 8ft above ground. The work done was overhead for several hours. While replacing a roller the employee felt a pop in EE's right shoulder while prying roller in place. EE immediately reported it at the time. EE let me know 2 wks later that there was still discomfort and received medical evaluation. results: limited use till see specialist.

While removing an inspection door, (knocking a bolt loose with a shovel), the door became dislodged and fell on EE's right foot behind the steel toe breaking the big toe in 3 places.

Employee alleges experiencing pain to EE's lower back after operating a haul truck, employee claims to have struck a sinkhole on the haul truck road which EE believed to have contributed to EE's injury.

Employee states they hurt their wrist while sitting down for a break.

Employee injured their back while lifting a bevel toe skirt liner weighing approximately 45 pounds at 2 Chute XCC.

Equipment operator states they hurt their foot while dismounting motor grader at the fuel dock.

Employee was setting the parking brake on a rail car. As EE tightened the brake EE felt a pop in EE's left arm. Employee was diagnosed with a tricep strain.

Miner was stepping out of service truck when they missed the bottom step and fell to the ground. Miner impacted the ground with left shoulder resulting in an injury to the shoulder.

Employee was walking across job site pad, the employee stepped wrong and sprained the right ankle.

While dumping on stockpile - dump and truck tipped on left side

The operator was moving a track scaler (excavator), when the H-link on the cab broke. The cab detached and fell forward onto the left track.

IP reported to the supervisor that they had soreness in the lower back while working at 1695, they stated there was nothing that directly caused the pain.

Employee was assisting in repairs to a conveyor that had torn in two. While working to bring the two pieces together by using a winch cable and belt clamps the employee manually maneuvered the belt and it was during this time they felt momentary pain in left shoulder. The pain went away and the employee continued working. They felt extreme pain the next morning when they woke up.

Employee was cleaning up spillage while on their knees. When the employee stood up, they felt their knee pop.

Employee was hauling overburden to the spoil pile in a haul truck and hit a pothole which jarred their back.

EE's right leg gave out, causing them to fall.

The EE was breaking up frozen sand from around the sand screen with a frost bar and felt a tear in their right shoulder. The EE has had an MRI and is working restricted duty.

Bending or reaching to install a pump. Muscle spasms in back.

Maintenance Mechanic was walking towards the lubrication shack where the EE rolled an ankle due to stepping on slippery conditions, EE was then taken to the clinic for further evaluation. EE was then diagnosed with a hairline fracture in right foot.

EE was thawing a pipe when it released and swung back. The water that came from the pipe knocked EE down. EE braced self with hands upon falling and jolted right shoulder.

Employee was hit in the back of leg by a wheel barrel being moved by another employee.

While checking rotation of the piggy backs in the pit, the pig was rotating backwards. Employees switched the electrical wires inside the junction box. When turning the power back on it caused an electrical short which made the employees run into one another. Our employees fell to the ground injuring their right shoulder. The employees were located 200 feet away.

EE was going to replace the plate on the ball float of #2 column cell. The ball float shaft slipped and the ee went to catch it and EE had gotten a laceration to EE's finger. The ee received stitches to EE's finger and given restrictions.

Employee was adjusting roller when pallet exited conveyor and rolled over their hand. Contusion on right hand. Nothing broken.

EE was attempting to roll a 4"" dia x 8ft steel shaft onto the forks of a forklift. The forks were jammed against the bottom rail of the trailer carrying the metal shaft. When the forks were tilted back, they sprung upward catching the EE's thumb between the top rail of the trailer and the shaft, causing laceration. Required 5 sutures.

Employee was doing traffic control for Coring Job when EE saw the Core Machine was stuck, and the operator was having trouble dislodging the Core Machine. EE begun to help dislodge the machine. When it came loose it sprung up hitting EE's Right Shoulder knocking EE to the ground.

Haul truck operator was rough loaded while being loaded.

Employee was using a 3 lb hammer to form metal after welding it. Employee missed target with hammer and felt strain on elbow. Placed on work restriction, no lifting >5 # for next 7 days.

A chunk of clinker became stuck in the bottom chute of a rail car. EE reached into the opening to free the clinker. When the clinker chunk came free and fell, it lacerated the middle finger on EE's left hand.

Operator was fueling up pipe rig. When the tank filled up it didn't shut off right away and diesel splashed up in operators face and on EE's arms. Diesel ran down behind operators safety glasses getting fuel into EE's eyes. Operator not knowing EE had diesel on arms, wiped eyes with sleeve.

Employee was carrying sandbags when they slipped while stepping over small pipeline twisting their ankle.

Process Maintenance Tech prepping to start a repair on CIL tank 4 launder, prior to repair work starting, the inflatable plug which was just installed in the upcomer ruptured, causing one maintenance tech to have slurry enter their eye and received a fracture to the ankle.

Employee was using guzzler hose to empty #17 baghouse bin and the hose clogged then released and the hose moved forward (jumped) and took EE's legs out from under EE. The employee fell on their back hurting low back and butt. Employee went to doctor 3 days later and was given restrictions to light work.

Employee was assisting in laying dripline on side slope of leach pad when they stepped on an unstable rock resulting in a sprain to their right ankle and knee.

Employee operating a boat contacted a sand bar throwing EE forward into a seat. This resulted in three fractures in EE's back.

The employee was walking down the steps of the scalp screen, slipped and fell, hitting hand on the end of the handrail.

While releasing the park brake, the switch came back and hit operator in the palm, causing pain to right hand and wrist.

Employee states their hands slipped while descending a stationary ladder falling backwards to the ground hitting their upper back.

Employee claimed was getting out of a chair in the Training Room when EE experienced lower back pain.

Utility crew was pulling shovel cable from frozen mud with pick up truck when cable broke loose from ground and hit tech in EE's knee. Tech is on light duty while doing PT & should wear a brace during recovery. No surgery.

Employee foot slipped while climbing onto the excavator causing EE to hit the right side of ribs area with the equipment track.

Driller was unthreading 4.5"" bit from T-51 drill steel the steel unthreaded first falling and pinching left ring finger between bit and ground causing injury to the finger.

employee lifted two empty gallon containers and twisted left knee.

EE was using a sledge hammer to straighten door frame. hammer glanced off frame and thumb and handle struck the corner of the frame.

OPERATOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING SEN. WHILE USING MAUL TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT, EE MISSED TARGET AND SMASHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER ON THE LADDER STAND.

A mechanic was entering the cab of 8172 drill when they lost their footing. When they lost their footing, they grabbed the rail inside of the cab, causing a shoulder strain.

At start of shift employee was walking to the plant area when IE tripped and had a same level fall in the parking lot on dry ground, landing on and injuring left shoulder. IE has worked since and had surgery on 2-22-2023 to repair shoulder making this a reportable injury. IE has not missed any work due to this accident. IE returned to work on restricted duty.

Employee operating the outrigger on a leased truck and inadvertently had EE's r. hand in the hinged area of the outrigger when putting it up. Pinched EE's r. ring finger in the hinge of the outrigger.

Ee walking to turnstile on the way in to work, slipped on ice, fell to ground. Seen at clinic, diagnosed low back strain, released with restrictions. Previously scheduled PTO resulted in no restricted duty days worked. Seen again on 11/13 c/o right wrist pain. Seen again on 11/14, xray negative, referred for MRI, released to full duty.

Haul truck operator hit a pothole on the haul road causing an injury.

While the employee was raising boarding ladder of the Haul Truck, the employee had back turned away from the ladder as it was being raised. Left wrist was caught in pinch point when ladder reached the full upright position.

Kiln building location. Right eye injury: employee was wearing goggles in the kiln building. The goggles had some hot lime residue on them. EE removed goggles, and a small amount of hot lime entered EE's eye causing a burn.

Employee was descending a fixed ladder when their foot slipped and twisted their knee.

EE stepping onto first step of haul truck and foot slipped off step. EE felt pain in low back area. EE taken for medical evaluation and placed on restricted duty at that time.

While changing the discharge location on the sand line, the drop shell fell crushing EE's left index finger between the shelf and the chute.

Employee was walking when they stumbled and fell landing on their knees.

Temp worker was un-bridging rock from C4X front feeder. After they un-bridged the feeder and was standing to the side and observing the feeder, a rock rolled off the conveyor belt and hit temp worker in left leg. The temp did not seek medical attention and finished shift. The next morning 11/8/2022, temp went to dr. and returned to work on light duty.

EE was riding on the loader with EE's legs hanging off the front of the loader to the backside of the mine to get a pickup truck. The loader driver went to make a left turn and when EE did the step on the front of the loader caught EE's left leg.

Employee was changing out a screen at the Wet Station and loss EE's balance and fell causing lacerations to the back of the head. Employee was placed on restrictions and received three staples making this incident an MTI.

Walking down stairs and somehow rolled foot outward.

Employee claims they may have hit a bump in the quarry road while driving a water truck sometime on Friday. They called on Monday and claimed they were not able to move from the pain in their back.

Cutting wheel liner with razor blade knife, cut through to left thumb

Driller was removing bolts from the bonnet on the drill head. The driller was using a ratchet with an 3/8-inch drive Allen socket trying to remove the bolt. The bolt was tight and when pushing on the ratchet, the bolt suddenly broke free and is when the drillers shoulder was jolted. Medical treatment sought 11/11/2022.

Laceration to right hand caused by pipe stand striking employee while turning and wrapping shaft assembly.

While operating a standup skid loader, the miner was cleaning the basement of the crusher and backed into a column. EE's foot was not inside the skid loader therefore mashing EE's foot. EE was diagnosed with a strained ankle and put on light duty for two days.

EE was assisting on the ground moving a stacker conveyor. The stacker was being moved with a front end loader. The stacker was moved into position and movement had stopped. EE unhooked chain from front end loader. Stacker started to move, edge of mud flap frame came into contact with right leg of EE causing a laceration which needed stitches.

The employee was tasked to change out the #2 regrind cyclone pump. Employee removed guards, loosened and removed belts, to perform this task the pulley on drive motor has to be removed. While the contract employee was removing the pulley taper lock bushing, EE was working it back and forth to remove, when it came off, EE pinched EE's finger between the pully and shaft.

Employee was using a hose to washout an area and strained their back.

Employee was falling a tree, the tree fell and contacted a limb that was on the ground. This limb then struck the employee in the left knee causing an MCL injury.

EE was working at the plant on a clog in a discharge pipe. An other EE open the grating to clear out the discharge line. Grating to manhole was not replaced correctly and the other EE step on grating which cause EE to fall and fracture left wrist.

Mechanic was descending stairs on mobile equipment when their foot slipped Employee didn't fall but had pain in their lower back.

EE PUTTING A JACK UNDER A TRUCK AND KNEELED DOWN TO SEE WHERE TO PUT IT. WHEN EE STOOD BACK UP EE FELT A POP AND PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE. EE WENT FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 11.2.2022 AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THAT TIME.

Haul truck trainee was in the buddy seat when the dipper on the shovel hit the bed of the haul truck causing muscle spasms in upper back of trainee.

Employee felt discomfort in EE's right eye while grinding. EE thought EE flushed everything out but woke up the next day with continued irritation so EE went to the doctor. Doctor confirmed there was no foreign bodies remaining in eye but prescribed eye drops out of precaution. **Employee wears prescription safety glasses

EE was adjusting a belt wiper so it could clean the belt off better when the clips came around they grabbed the wiper and it folded under the belt and it grabbed the wrench out of EE's hand and flipped it around striking EE in the arm/wrist area.

While waking, injured stumbled over loose rock laying on the the mine floor and cut palm of hand on sharp piece of rock. Resulted in a laceration requiring 12 stitches.

While bolting, and starting to install a 6' bolt in the roof. The operators hand slipped and pushed EE's right index finger in between the roof bolt and a strap causing a laceration that required 4 stitches.

Walking around equipment and slipped on frozen ground

Employee was exiting mobile porta-john, misjudged step as EE stepped down and fell, cutting knee just below the knee cap. EE was taken to the ER where EE received two stitches, and released back to work.

Miner was repairing the wash screw tub and was carrying a fabricated part to install. EE lost footing as EE walked under the tub and struck head on the flange of a nearby water pipe. EE received a laceration above the right eye. EE was taken to the clinic to receive treatment.

Employee walking down slight grade looking at beltline when they dragged their toe as the grade transitioned to a flatter surface, causing them to trip. Employee caught themselves on the ground with their left hand causing a laceration that required stitches to close.

I was cleaning the 2nd deck of a 3 deck screen with a bar. The bar got lodged between 2 wires of the screen, I hurt my left shoulder dislodging it.

Employee was accessing the cooling pond to retrieve level measurement. The employee stepped on the cooling pond liner with right foot and EE's leg slid out from under EE's body. The slip caused EE to do the ""splits"" resulting in an injury to their hip and thigh. Employee was assessed at NNRH and was put on restricted duty for a hip/thigh injury.

While attempting to turn on a water hose to clean BC14 pulley, an employee was struck in the facial area by a hose coupling that had a broken top clamp, resulting in five stitches.

IE and another EE were unloading a full oxygen tank at the warehouse. Other EE was on the ground pulling the tank and IE was pushing the tank off of the bed of the truck. IE was holding on to the tanks cap. The tanks cap slammed on the lip of the pickup truck bed while IE was holding on to it, pinning IE's right index finger.

The miner was using a polisher/grinder to repair the sandvik crusher and something unknown got in EE's eye irritating it where EE needed to see a doctor.

Employee was carrying a 12' bolt to the front of the bolter when EE lost footing and fell. When EE fell EE's finger was smashed between the bolt EE was carrying and a rock.

The worker was using damaged broom that broke during the sweeping and broken metal handle caused cut on the workers hand/finger. After receiving 10 stitches worker was returned to regular duties.

The EE was operating a forklift to retrieve an I-Beam that was being lowered to the basement floor level of the prep plant processing building by a machining hoist. As the beam was lowered to the fork lift, the operator exited the equipment and attempted to guide the beam onto the forks. The load suddenly shifted, pinching right hand between the beam and fork.

While working on a portable heater, employee reached in to connect a hose back onto the heater and cut their left hand with the propeller. Employee had the fan going because they were trouble shooting. Employee was too close to the fan while they were trying to connect the hose and cut their hand. Employee was not wearing gloves.

Employee pinched EE's finger on a load out ladder guide roll requiring 3 stitches.

A mechanic was moving 55-gallon barrels by hand. The barrels were loaded with solid materials. When EE rolled a barrel into place, EE lacerated and broke EE's left middle finger at the distal phalange when it came into contact with another 55-gallon barrel.

#4 entry, wet bottom. While employee was throwing a crib block out of the way, left index finger got pinched between crib block and bolter resulting in 5 stiches.

using a utility knife to cut the shipping band off a lift of channels, they slipped with the knife and cut left forearm resulting in 3 stitches. NO restrictions or limitations. keep clean and return to work.

An underground surveyor was setting up survey equipment on the 352 level in the 1485 heading. As the employee was attempting to use the eyepiece of the survey tool, a foreign object fell into their eye when their safety glasses made contact with the eyepiece.

Employee was using utility knife to cut conveyor belt when knife slipped causing a laceration to employee's finger

a miner stepping down from the loader, in the last step of the ladder twisted an ankle (right foot) causing them to fall backwards (approx. 3 feet high) to the ground, the miner walked to the EHS office to informed what happened and informed that they have pain in the lower back, miner was referred to HR for documentation and sent to hospital for evaluation

The employee was pulling a power cable to a pump barge from shore. The employee did not know they were injured until the next day when they woke up and had lower back pain. They then informed their supervisor and the injured employee was brought to the Doctor. A MRI was scheduled for 12/5/22. After the results were read EE was given Physical therapy on 12/8/22 2 weeks.

Employee was changing out a liner in one of the pigment loading bins in the Rainbow tower. Employee was pulling the old liner out of the hopper and bumped the lid with the liner. When the liner bumped the lid, the lid fell on the employee's left pinky finger. Resulted in finger tip fracture and 14 stitches.

While changing screens sand fell past EE's safety glasses and got in eye. Only reportable due to a prescription ointment for EE's eye.

ind bent a roof bolt over they were using a hack saw to cut the roof bolts off. while cutting the roof bolt they were pulling on the bolt and the bolt broke coming back and strike them on the chin which resulted in 5 stitches

Employee was housekeeping and while doing this hit head on an electrical box in the work area. Employee was not wearing hard hat.

Performing maintenance on vibrascrew. Got lime dust in eyes despite wearing safety glasses.

Employee was driving a haul truck and was being loaded when that caused EE to be jarred in the cab of the truck causing muscle spasms in EE's back. This occurred on 11/22, went to the Dr. on 11/23 and treated conservatively until yesterday. The Dr. hasn't seen any improvement so Dr. ordered Physical Therapy and prescriptions making the recordable date 11/29/22.

Employee/Roof Bolter Operator was in the #4 heading face area when installing a screw type hose clamp on the dust collection hose with a manual handheld screw driver. The individual had EE's left hand positioned on opposite side of screw driver when it slip and impelled center of left hand. No known time off has been indicated at current time.

Injured was changing tire on lo trac and as EE let the jack down, EE had their hand on top of tire. As jack dropped, the finder of lo trac caught EE's hand between finder and tire causing a laceration and bruising. 4 stitches were necessary to close laceration.

EE was injured removing the verticals supports from the Ventilator affixed to the roof at Stargo. The blade bound on the support causing it to fall and cut EE on Chin.

The employee was loading blades onto a forklift. Once on the tine, the blade shifted forward smashing the employee's finger between that blade and a blade that had been previously loaded onto the forklift tine. On 11/22/22 the employee sought medical care and was diagnosed with a nondisplaced fracture of the left little finger

Undetermined. Team member (T/M) felt irritation in left eye Sat. Nov. 19 approx. 4:00pm. Could not attribute to anything but performing grinding on Fri. Nov. 18th. approx. 5pm. Investigation showed t/m was following all safety expectations including elevated PPE requirements. T/M also stated there was no indication of irritation during or after completion of work.

Employee was working under wash screens to pull the drain plug out of the concrete screw. The drain plug was frozen and the employee walked back to the maintenance truck to get tools. EE slipped on the ice and struck their head on the ground below.

Supervisor caught index finger between valve and steel structure while rolling it over so that it could be hydro-blasted. Resulted in fractured index finger tip.

A miner was unplugging the Block Heater from the Cat 775 Haul Truck when EE bumped the back of EE's head on the truck fender causing a laceration. Injury resulted in the miner receiving staples to close the wound on the back of the head.

Employee was getting off dozer when they slipped off the tracks. The tracks were full of red clay. When they slipped the left leg buckled and fell on the track of the dozer. Pulled muscle on left leg.

Tailgate Struck left middle finger causing open wound without damage to nail requiring stitches.

The employee was setting up a blast pot unit with two crew members. As they were untangling the air hose(bull hose), the hose slipped from employee's gloved hand and smashed a finger on the other glove and which was pushing off on the unit. The result was two splits on their finger requiring stitches. The result was ""No Restrictions"" by the hospital.

Employee received 5 sutures on left hand after striking against canopy post of rail mounted ride.

EE was operating a haul truck on the mainline when they felt something go into their eye. EE was taken to the eye clinic and checked out. EE was given a full release at that time. On 11/21/2022 they contacted the eye clinic with discomfort in the injured eye. EE was given an antibiotic to treat the eye making it a reportable injury.

Removing a guard that covers the drive line between the 2 exciters, when EE's left index finger got caught between the guard and the exciter, resulting in a fracture and 7 stitches to repair the laceration.

EE exited a truck, put right foot on the ground and slipped off the steps of the vehicle. EE did not fall to the ground, as EE was holding onto the handrail. EE twisted right knee.

Employee was splicing a roof bolter cable when EE cut EE's right thigh with a belt knife requiring 4 stitches. EE did not miss any work and continued doing EE's normal job.

Employee was trying to free up a frozen cam-lock on a coupling hose to a pump on a classifier. EE was pushing hard on the clamp when the locking pin broke. EE then smashed a finger into the pipe, breaking the middle finger on left hand.

Contractor was using utility knife to cut insulation off a wire, contractor was wearing leather gloves. The knife slipped and cut left index finger.

Mechanic was installing a drive axle tire assembly. When the tire bar EE was using to position the tire pushed thru the ice build-up on the concrete tire pad, EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder

When installing a water clamp on a wash down hose EE's screwdriver slipped out of the clamp cutting left hand in between index and middle finger resulting in a laceration requiring 7 stitches

Drill steel dropped down from grippers on to drill deck; employee lifted drill steel from deck and felt pain in right bicep. The right bicep bruised and swelled, felt weak after incident.

Blocked transfer line impeded (frozen product) the flow of material. In an attempt to push the product through to the receiving tank, the driver attached an airline. The pressure caused the material to mist from the air connection exposing the driver to the sodium hydroxide. The result was a chemical burn of left hand; full thickness burn of left forearm.

Employee was preparing to install roof bolt, when EE turned to install it the roof bolt pan struck the canopy post and recoiled and hit EE in the mouth chipping a tooth.

Couple of boulders got stuck in the feeder. Employee walked up to catwalk to take a look and a rock shot out of the feeder hitting them in the chin on the right side causing a laceration.

Employee was spotting a roof bolt and caught left ring finger on a pin board resulting in 5 stitches. Employee returned to work on employee's regular job the next scheduled shift.

Employee was pulling down a hanging piece of tin when the tin ripped and cut employee's thumb. Had surgery and received stitches.

Employee was cutting belt to make a splice. The belt knife EE was using cut through the belt and then cut EE's right thigh. The cut required 6 stitches.

Employee was removing a rock that was stuck between the spreader bar and the chain of the #5 S/C. The rock fell back striking EE's left ring finger against the frame causing an approximate 1 inch laceration. The area was approximately 6.5 high and damp. The rock measured 2.5' long X 1' wide X 18'' thick. The employee received 10 sutures.

Employee stated was assisting electricians repair broken CM conveyor chain. The chain had been lifted with a chain ratchet approx. 24"" to access a drive cog when it fell striking EE on the left hand & arm. 1st aid was rendered, and EE was escorted outside by EMT to waiting ambulance. EE traveled to ER, treated, and fully released. EE returned to work on their next scheduled shift.

Employee was working on the Generator. While stepping down, EE was holding on to the frame of the generator when EE's ring finger became caught, tearing the skin away from the finger. Had EE not been wearing a ring on the finger, the accident would have been avoided.

Employee was bolting in 3 left, as EE was drilling EE put the finisher steel in the hole EE tried to guide the pusher steel to connect the steel with left hand as EE was raising drill pot EE pinched hand against mine roof causing laceration requiring stitches

EE was loading a S/C with a C/M Machine in the NO.1 heading. The EE thought the S/C had left and stepped out to make sure the C/M was still on center. During this process the S/C struck the EE.

Miner was loosening a Final Drive Drain Bolt. The socket slipped and the miners finger was pinched between the rim and the wrench. This resulted in a broken left ring finger.

Employee was building scaffold over conveyor belt. Employee slipped 18 inches catching armpit on the scaffold bar. This dislocated EE's shoulder. Shoulder was put back in place same day.

Employee stated was operating a diesel motor when a piece of draw rock struck left knee. Employee sought medical treatment and was given restricted duty on 11/30/2022. This incident is being reported as restricted duty.

Disassembling crushers Thursday 11/10/22 at end of shift, employee lower back was hurting. 11/14/23 low back pain was still noticeable hurting. Employee released full duty 11/14/23. Had follow up appt. Did not notify Safety Dept of getting more treatments. Safety Dept notified on 7/13/23 by WC Insurance Co.

Employee was unhooking the shaft between the motor and the hydraulic pump to remove the planetary for repair. Employee was torqueing the connector with a wrench, when the connector broke loose their hand came in contact with a stainless-steel wire which entered the first knuckle of the middle right hand finger.

Employee was splicing conveyor belt, while preparing splice employee nicked themselves on the left thigh area with utility knife, resulting in 3 sutures

Employee lost footing while tramming manlift causing EE's foot to come off safety deadman switch. The machine stopped abruptly causing the employee to fall and striking EE's right shin on the kick rail.

employee was patching the outside airslide; while exiting fine material fell from above the grating onto employees face. A spec was found in employees eye later that night.

While trying to dislodge the bulk loading spout with a pry bar, the pry bar hit the teammate under the chin causing damage to four of the teammates teeth on the right side of EE's mouth.

Employee was building a brattice and hit EE's left arm on a man door requiring EE to have 3 stitches put in after EE finished EE's shift. EE returned to full duty the next day.

The miner was working on the relocation of a steel hopper on a conveyor belt. The skids of the hopper got stuck on the conveyor belt frame, so the miner approached to inspect when the hopper had a sudden move pinching the tip of EE's left Index finger in between one of the hopper columns and the conveyor structure, causing a cut on the skin of EE's Distal Phalanx.

EE was removing the cutting edge bolds while using impact when a bolt slipped down and cut the employees fingers.

when taking drill steel out of the bolter head a piece of rock fell and struck left index finger resulting in a broken finger. The doctor said tape it up or splint if necessary and return to work with NO restrictions.

While reaching for a roof bolt in EE's tray, EE grazed EE's right forearm against a stack of plates which resulted in a laceration. (14) sutures were required to close the wound.

Injured was joining the starter and the pusher drill steels together. When the pressure was applied the steels did not align correctly and the steels popped the injured on the hand. The injured received 4 sutures between the thumb and the finger.

Employee was helping splice a cable when EE cut EE's left leg with a belt knife requiring six stitches. EE returned to full duty and did not miss any work.

Supervisor was changing out a blown fuse. Failed to deenergize power source. When removing hand from source, touched the fuse and received an electric shock.

Employee was removing a metal punch. When they struck it, it struck the employee in the tooth and broke the tooth.

Employee was installing a 4 ft. roof strap when the strap fell off of the ATRS of the roof bolting machine, striking them in the left leg causing a laceration. Employee received six sutures to close the wound, received a full work release with no restrictions, and returned to work on their next regular scheduled shift.

While employee was getting off pipe trailer, they placed their hand on guide bar for deck, smashing left ring finger in-between guide and deck.

Miner was working above a welding operation. Miner believes they received welding burns to eyes from reflection off of steel. Reported next day that eyes were light sensitive, they went to clinic and received antibiotic drops. Miner informed clinic that this was not a workplace injury, but after investigating further it is determined that this could be a work related injury.

EE was removing an idler from the jaw belt, when EE pinched ring finger between the idler and conveyor frame, resulting in a laceration. First aid was provided and the supervisor was notified. That evening the wound was still bleeding and EE went to get stitches.

EE was bolting in No.8 entry. A piece of rock came down the drill steel. The rock was spinning when it slid down the drill steel striking the EE in the upper right bicep area causing a laceration.

Employee slipped whilst climbing into the loader falling down the steps of the loader and impacting their ribs on the platform. The employee was diagnosed 2 fractured ribs.

Tight work space, fell against wall after bolt unscrewed by the rattle gun

An EE was injured while moving a water pump. They slipped on the muddy mine floor and struck their jaw on top of the pump. Diagnosis was a fractured tooth that required dental work.

Employee reported eye irritation several hours after leaving the job site on 11/7/2022. Sought medical treatment the next morning, was prescribed prescription antibiotics.

Caught between block and fork of telehandler

IE was attempting to install a new leg in shield 139 when a piece of debris fell into the leg pocket, the IE was removing the debris when the shield leg fell approximately 2"" to 3"" smashing IE's right index finger which required stitches to close the wound.

Employee bent down to move a rock when they strained their back. Injury occurred on 11/4/22 and employee sought medical attention on 11/7/22

Employee was ascending a ladder and some dust on the ladder rung fell from above and went into EE's eye. EE was wearing safety glasses. Prescription eye drops were administered at the ER debris was washed out

EE was pushing a barrel on a roller cart when one of the wheels got caught on a rock/debris on the shop floor. This caused the barrel to begin to tip. EE reached out and caught it and in doing so deeply lacerated the tip of a finger on right hand on the underside of the barrel lip. EE needed five stitches and returned to duty the next day.

Employee going through a curtain and dirt got into left eye behind safety glasses. Employee went to see the eye doctor and was given medicated eye drops in the eye. Employee returned to work next shift without any restrictions.

Employee was taking oil samples from the #10 loader. EE checked for pressure by loosening the plug slowly. While doing so, the plug abruptly shot out, spraying oil at the EE's face and upper body.

Employee stated that EE was in the process of removing rock off of the left C/M Machine on the Unit 2 Section. EE stated that EE was going to attempt to push a rock off the machine so they could move it. In the process of EE pushing the rock off the C/M machine it broke. This caused EE's hand to slip allowing EE's arm to strike the sharp edge of the rock. EE received 6 stitches.

While getting off dragline, EE twisted knee on rock on the ground.

Employee worked a week and found on the 10th that something was wrong and was taken to the company doctor. Striking a sprocket with an iron hammer and not a dead blow or brass hammer. Metal splinter split off and went into left cheek.

EE was trying to free a clogged pipe using a compressor when the plastic section broke under pressure. Sand and small rocks flew up and hit EE in both eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses. EE was seen and treated by optometrist & given an Rx to apply to both eyes and able to return to work today with no restrictions. F/U appt on 11.10.2022.

A roof bolter operator was getting drill steel out of the hole when it fell, knocked off EE's glasses, and hit and scratched EE's left eye. A prescription medication was prescribed and used.

Lab Technician was discarding a LECO crucible using tongs when the crucible dropped to the counter. Technician attempted to prevent crucible from falling to floor and received a burn to the thumb.

Employee was installing glass fuse into Power Transformer by pushing the fuse by the glass instead of the metal not using gloves. Glass Fuse broke lacerating the employee right hand.

Removing screen mounts from top of screen, felt pop in right shoulder.

GI employee helping load supplies onto roof bolting machine. The employee was wearing thin mechanic gloves. As the employee pulled a box of glue onto the machine EE hit EE's middle finger on EE's Rt. hand against a metal roof strap. This resulted in a laceration that required 5 sutures to close the wound.

Employee was setting up light plant, adjusting bulbs to shine onto parking lot area. When employee was coming down off berm employee slipped and fell, tried to break fall with left arm, resulting in fracture.

EMPLOYEE STATED THEY WERE IN THE BATTERY SHACK, STANDING IN A HIGH SPOT WHEN THEY TURNED TO LEAVE AND RAN INTO A LOW SPOT WITH THE SIDE OF THEIR HEAD CUTTING THEIR LEFT EAR. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 8 SUTURES IN THE LEFT EAR.

Employee was checking the drive shaft on a diesel scoop when the metal lid EE had opened fell on EE's left index finger causing a fracture of the finger. EE returned to work next shift 11/02/2022.

While stepping out of a pick up truck the employee twisted ankle. X-ray showed a broken 5th metatarsal bone on left ankle.

REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES: Employee was drilling a hole for a roof bolt when a piece of rock broke loose and struck them in the face between the chin and the lower lip causing a laceration to the area requiring sutures.

Employee was tying in a coal blast pattern on very windy day. With Safety glasses being worn, a strong gust of wind blew coal debris in employees eye. Employee tried to flush out with eye drops from first aid kit. After shift employee went in with eye irritation and was prescribed Polytrim eye drops for minor corneal abrasion. Employee got full release with no lost time.

Ee was tramming shovel/excavator and struck fiber optic cable. Ee jumped off equipment without confirming it was safe to do so. When ee got home and saw ee's family, ee experienced stress and anxiety when ee realized what could have happened. Ee was seen for counseling and filed a claim for benefits. Diagnosed with anxiety/stress reaction from the incident. Claim accepted on 12/8.

Employee had a shift in hearing noted on annual hearing test. Retest was conducted for work relatedness. From retest -Recordable Shift Follow-up Questionnaire but are unable to rule out the contribution of workplace noise at this time nor could we find evidence that the loss resulted solely from a non-work-related event or exposure that occurred outside the work environment.

Employee has been diagnosed with multi-level degenerative changes of the lumbar spine from L1 through L5. This information was determined by MRI on 11/10/2022. Employee has no lost days to date.

Employee is experiencing pain in shoulders, arms, and wrists while performing regular duties as a mine tech. Employee continued to work until 12/27/2022 when employee started leave.

IE was raking the kiln and felt pain/soreness in rt elbow. IE reported the injury on 11/2/22. IE requested to see a doctor on 12/27/22. IE was released to full duty. IE was diagnosed with epicondylitis and given restrictions on 6/12/2023 after follow up appts.

An employee was found unconscious and unresponsive in the cab of a grader. The employee was transported to the hospital, and was pronounced deceased due to a heart attack.

An operator was found unresponsive in the cab of a bulldozer. A lead person drove to the area in which they were operating to pick up for shift change. Upon arrival the area the lead person found the bulldozer parked but wasn't able to get a radio response from the operator. Lead person ascended the bulldozer and found the operator seated in the cab unresponsive.

Prior to the beginning of EE's work shift, EE experienced what was reported to contractor as a pulmonary embolism in the mine parking lot which resulted in EE's death. It is contractor's understanding that the incident is classified as Degree 8-Natural Causes.

Drug impaired trespasser entered mine and was throwing rocks at haul trucks from pit slope. Authorities were called, & when PD tried to coax them up out of pit, they chose to head down & tumbled approx 100' down slope wall to pit floor. They then got up and ran before collapsing. FD transported them offsite. Awaiting PD report.

Pulled something in back adding rods on drill

Employee was by personal vehicle leaving work on 11/9/22 and reports something was blown into their right eye.

Private contractor dumping dirt on our dumpsite broke down, requiring to be pulled out to a safe location to work on truck. Chain broke and hit windshield shattering glass on truck Driver Causing minor cuts/scratches to Right ear and right cheek. No other injuries. Injury not requiring medical attention.