Mining Incidents in December 2022

An unplanned Roof Fall was found at 6:50 AM in the common Intake of 3rd West. In Entry #3 at XC #35.5. It is 35 ft long by 20 ft wide and 5 ft high. It is at the anchorage zone and impedes travel. No one was injured or entrapped. Ventilation was not interrupted. Preliminary diagnoses; strata failure due to roof support not having good anchorage in competent top.

Fall in the tunnel occurred 12/30/22. That same day MSHA EE, MSHA Asst DM and two others had a call. It was determined the fall didn't need to be reported since the structure was designed for such an event. On 3/21/23 MSHA inspector and Field office supervisor instructed management to submit a 7000-1 for this event.

A roof fall occurred on the 4-54 road at crosscut 56 in the 8th South Panel #5 Entry. The fall is approximately 60' to 70' long, 20' wide and 7' to 8' high.

There was a roof fall above anchorage at the face area of C4butt section. The fall likely occurred due to localized condition in this area and appeared to be made up of layers of laminated shale. The fall was approximately 135 feet long by 18 to 20 feet wide and 4-8 feet above the roof line.

At 7:03 a.m. management was notified that the wheel brakes on the mobile crane used for the secondary hoist were not working properly, and it was taken out of service. Evacuation of the mine was started and the first attempt to contact MSHA was at 7:33 a.m. A second attempt was made which was successful. Repairs were made and the crane was put back in service at 7:48 a.m.

Roof fall occurred in the intersection of an idled entry with no damage to any equipment or any ventilation controls. Roof fall occurred at XC-25 on East C in the #2 entry intersection with no disruption to travel or air flow.

While preforming the required exams of the Crabapple Hoist rope, an area of the rope showed signs of deformation. The Hoist was taken out of service for the cable to be re-terminated.

A roof fall occurred in the crosscut and partial intersection of 55 crosscut on the 3rd Main West Belt. The roof fall was approximately 8 feet high, 18 feet wide, and 18 feet long.

Weekly examiner found roof fall at 1:55 pm in 1 Right section at 2+00 in F entry. Approximately 15 feet wide 20 feet long height is above the anchorage.

Water line broke in the production shaft.

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM ON THE 1ST NORTH MAIN BELT BETWEEN SPADS 17+50 & 18+20. THE FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE #6 ENTRY. THE TIME OF THE FALL IS UNKNOWN. THE FALL WAS FOUND DURING THE EARLY TUESDAY NIGHT PRESHIFT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE ROCKFALL.

Hoist fault drive - water leaked from roof onto drive causing it to fault

During routine inspection the emergency hoist would not operate due to the landing switch electrical component being out of adjustment

This is being submitted in conjunction with citation #9632689 being issued. It was some ice in the shaft, but no damage to the hoist or any controls of the hoist. The hoist would still function if needed but chose not to use the hoist from 12-23-22 through 1-2-23 due to mine being idled and only a few people being underground.

The Crabapple Hoist car derailed as a result of ice build up on the slope track. The car was hoisted up the slope which caused damage to the Contactor Panel. The car was taken out of service to repair the damage.

#3 Production Hoist. Hoist had an electrical fault on the drive converter, an electrician from underground had to reset the fault. #2 and #6 hoist were still operational during this time.

A roof fall was discovered on Whittaker Portal Bottom in the diesel chute. The fall is approximately 40 to 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and varies from 8 to 10 feet in height.

The coal elevator stopped between floors with one employee in the elevator. Maintenance tried to reset the elevator but were not successful. Thyssenkrupp Elevator was called out to lower the elevator. The employee was in the elevator for longer the 30 minutes and the event was called in. No injury occurred.

An unintentional roof fall occurred 1 cross-cut inby spad 4203. The fall measures approximately 20' long by 14' wide by 8' in height.

An alleged ignition occured on the 3SLW. The HG drum had a blue flame appear and circle the drum before extinguishing. The shield puller sprayed the drum with extra water. There was no evidence, no bad bits, all water sprays were in good condition, and plenty of air on the face. MSHA investigated the ignition.

There was a fire discovered on the one bank on the job site.

HT639 dumped a load of rock for floor repair at shovel 192 in the gold quarry pit. Operator of haul truck did not realize that the bed was still in the raised position and drove between the cable trees for SH192 contacting the span of cable in-between the trees. This resulted in the HT operator remaining in the cab for more than 30min as a precaution while the power was isolated.

Due to recent, inclement weather, the upper limit switch on shaft #3 was frozen over. This condition was found during hoist checks and had to be thawed out before putting the hoist back into service.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace an axle. The axle will be changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

The #3 hoist was reported as not coming back online after a planned power outage. Due to a miscommunication between personnel it was never inoperable. However, it was reported as out of service and called into the MSHA hotline.

1B Panel intake BK 21 #6 entry roof fall approx. 80'L x 20'W x 10'H. Was not in the escapeway entry. 5' fully grouted bolts, also timbered on all four sides.

Roof Fall Occurred at J-1 entry gate road XC 41-42.5

Built up shredded wood chips and tire chips that were left from previous work on rotary feeder (floor 5) caught fire. Damage consisted of electrical conduit and air regulators for the air line.

An unplanned tailgate blockage at the tailgate drive area of the longwall face that impedes passage from the face and into the tailgate entry. K-Order 9157666 was issued and Skyline's tailgate blockage plan was put in place. Skyline's CFM delivered to the face, and the FPM on the face stayed in compliance. No additional action was required to continue mining.

A roof fall occurred in the NO. 7 and 8 supply entries and connecting crosscut of the 9B panel at No. 47 crosscut at spad 30+48. It measured approximately 85'x 18'x 9' feet. The fall will not be loaded out and the area has had additional support added, the supply road with lifeline was rerouted.

Driller had gone into area to start bolting. Ground had started to deteriorate and EE deemed it unsafe and rigged out.

#2 hoist power issues, troubleshoot electrical problems. Found problem and was able to run #2 hoist in manual mode. Cage is operable.

Employee locked out electrical pump panel to do maintenance on machine. When employee returned to unlock and turn on pump panel, the panel exploded. Employee was exposed to minor flash from the electrical current.

A school bus that we use for a mantrip caught fire under the hood and burnt no one was injured or hurt

Ref. #03568534 Location-#6 entry @ 30 blk. An unintentional roof fall was discovered on the SW Mains 1 (Old 4 Zone) panel. No injuries occurred with no damage to any ventilation controls, equipment or travelways. The fall measured 20'Wx5'Hx20'L. All approaches have been dangered off with additional support set.

An unplanned roof fall between #7 and #8 entry of the #7 entry of the Main North Travel Road was found by the pre-shift mine examiners. The fall measured 8 ft. in height, 18 ft. in width and 60 ft. in length.

An unplanned Roof Fall was found at 11:00 AM in the Return of Main West, Intersection of Entry #1 & XC #22. It is 20 ft by 10 ft and 4 ft high. It is below the anchorage zone, but impedes travel. No one was injured or entrapped. Ventilation was not interrupted. Preliminary diagnoses; strata failure due to seam transition area.

Miners went underground at or around 0600 hrs, after driving through work areas, a roof fall was found at or around 0630 hrs. The area was coned off, management went and looked at area and called MSHA 1-800 number to report incident. No damage to personnel or to equipment, fall did not block travel routes or impede escape routes.

Tire chip chute plugged and caught the conveyor on fire. Approx 10 - 15 ft of the belt burned

Fire in coal seam ""C"". Location is hard to access. Access ramp under construction to gain access. Fire will be dug out from coal seam, and will be buried.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 2 East Section at crosscut No. 5 in the No. 1 and No. 2 entry. The fall is being cleaned and re-supported.

The north gate switch went bad.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the North Mains section in the No. 6 entry. The fall has been cleaned and re-supported.

The EE was working on a rotary feeder in the CKD area when EE's hand got caught in the rotary feeder. The EE's hand was injured and EE was taken to the hospital for further treatment.

Employee was being lifted up on a forklift and put their hand between the plates. When coming down, the plates came together smashing three of EE's fingers.

Finger amputation to first knuckle resulting from initial first aid claim.

Employee was carrying grizzly bar during a remove and replace job task and steel bar fell from EE's grasp and landed on top of EE's left foot.

The EE was performing housekeeping, when EE struck a crossbeam with head/hardhat and suffered a concussion.

THE EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE FACE CRAWLING IN THE MUD WHEN EEE TWISTED AND FELT A PAIN IN EE'S KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 3/22/2023 BEFORE SURGERY FOR A TORN MENISCUS.

Employee stated they were mounting the 830 rock and when their weight was on the steps they pushed back under the catwalk, and they had to use their arm strength to pull themselves up causing a sharp pain in their right shoulder.

Employee was carrying a highwall miner cat pad and placed the pad down quickly landing on EE's index finger.

Miner parked a D9 Dozer and was climbing down to end shift. Miner's foot slipped and Miner was able to catch self on handrails. Miner had 3 points of contact during exit. Surface of step was slippery due to wet weather. Miner strained right shoulder, no lost work days. Miner is able to work Miner's normal duties with Miner's work restrictions.

Employee was completing pre-work inspection on equipment when employee slipped into a piece of metal striking the side of right foot.

Employee was cleaning rock out of the cable trough on the longwall panline/ A piece of rock fell from between the shields and struck their left hand. Employee went to the hospital after the shift and was diagnosed with a fractured bone in the hand.

A bolter operator and helper were bolting up a heading. The swellex head was leaking and the helper went out with a wrench to tighten a fitting. While EE was there, material fell out of the back pushed through the wire and fell on the employee.

Employee was working in the No. 1 Finish Mill on a ladder lifting a liner above employee's head. The legs of the ladder were on top of mill balls and as the employee lifted the liner the ladder sank into the mill balls. The employee reacted by pushing harder on the liner and injured right shoulder.

EE was riding in a mantrip along St. Leo Haulage. The mantrip came off track, and the EE's head struck the inside of the mantrip. EE began missing work on 12/29/22.

EE was helping change cutting edges on a D11 dozer. EE was flipping one of the cutting edges over with a pry bar when EE's foot slipped and EE lost balance. EE caught self with their left hand on the ground. The cutting edge had already started to tip over which landed on EE's left ring finger causing a cut/smash right behind the fingernail.

Employee was attempting to locate frozen spot on 10"" pipe while on a ladder. The pipe broke and struck EE off the ladder resulting in a broken foot and wrist.

While using a lever chain hoist on the 4 West beltline (while installing belt) the lever slipped and they felt like they pulled something in right elbow. Started missing work 1/13/23 for lateral epicondylitis of right elbow. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

EE was riding in a mantrip along St. Leo Haulage. The mantrip came off track, and the EE's head struck the inside of the mantrip. EE sought treatment on 12/30/22, and began missing work.

EE was carrying tools and supplies onto the belt line. As EE walked through a set of 6' doors, EE adjusted the load. After doing so, felt a pop in lower back. EE began missing work 12/29/22.

EE was working on preheat tower shoveling material when dust kicked up and got into left eye, causing an abrasion, resulting in prescribed eye drops with two days off work.

Employee was walking on snow/ice covered parking area to get into truck and EE slipped and fell on left hip. This caused a fracture in the left hip.

A fully trained miner was picking up a crib block when EE felt pain in EE's back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was loading a bottom belt roller onto a mantrip on the 3 West Track. When EE bent over to lift the roller, EE felt a ""pop"" and burning sensation in EE's lower back. Employee finished this shift and worked EE's next shift but began missing work on 12/29/2022. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Employee was walking down the Slope Belt when EE stepped on some ice and slipped and fell. Ice was present due to a recent waterline break and freezing temperatures. Employee twisted EE's left knee causing a strain/sprain. Missed 2 days of work due to this injury. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Employee was getting out of the bed of EE's work truck when EE went to step to the ground from the rear bumper location, employee foot slipped due to the ground being froze and slick causing EE to fall and hitting EE's left knee on the ground.

The injured employee was at the washing plant to clear debris from the catwalk and screening surface. While walking on the catwalk employee slipped on ice and fell.

EE could see a cable could be hit by the loader bucket. EE stepped alongside the bucket to quickly move cable. The bucket slid to EE's side and struck EE's ankle. EE received a fractured ankle.

employee slipped and fell due to slippery conditions in parking lot after cleaning parking lot of snow and ice and walking between EE's personal vehicle and equipment.

During the descent of the mine cage, ice fell from the shaft wall and struck the protective cover (metal top) of the cage. Abnormally extended cold temperatures resulted in the ice forming in the shaft, in spite of the shaft heaters being used.

Employee was walking and slipped causing EE to hit head on the handrail. EE continued to work until 12/26/22 when the doctor put EE off of work with restriction. EE came back to work on 01/04/2023 full duty. *EE had surgery for the same injury on 6/26/2023.

Employee states they were descending the haul truck stairs when their ankle popped.

Employee tripped and fell while walking past the loadcenter in 2K section. Employee used right arm to catch self and felt a pain in right elbow. Employee was diagnosed with a fractured Distal Humorous (small bone in elbow)

Employee stated: had a rag in hand and the rag got pulled into the roller which pulled EE's arm into the roller.

EE just finished greasing a motor at #2 belt and started walking down the catwalk. As EE approached the ladder, EE decided to walk down the ladder facing forward. As EE started to descend down the ladder improperly, EE lost footing and fell forward from approximately 2 feet 8 inches in height and hit head.

While placing crib blocks under the continuous mining machine, one of the cribs unexpectedly shifted causing the machine to shift, smashing right middle finger. Resulted in a fracture and laceration requiring stitches.

Walking back from porta-john and slipped on ice and hurt left knee.

While handling steel set supplies, employee slipped and struck EE's tailbone against the heel of EE's boot. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

A ATRS pad had flipped over. While flipping the pad back over, employee's thumb was caught between the pad and T-bar resulting in a fractured thumb.

Miner and EE's partner were breaking boulders on the 4900 #3 grizzly. A rock chip penetrated the tissue of EE's upper right thigh. ER visit and sutures.

Prying up with 80# track back when EE's hand slipped off the bar and the bar fell down and bounced and came out of the track and came down on EE's right foot

Employee was ascending ladder on a 992D loader. When stepped from ladder onto platform, EE lost footing and fell to the ground. Landed on left foot which folded upon the landing. Fracture to left heel.

Misjudged the height of the step into the time clock room, lost balance and fell.

Walking to the trash bin, lost footing and fell. Released after medical examination to return to work.

The injured was loading a case of drinking water into a pickup truck with the tailgate down and as EE started to lower the water into the truck, EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. The injured started missing work on 1/5/2023 and had surgery to repair a torn bicep and Arthroscopy surgery to repair EE's rotator cuff.

Employee was dropping a bottom belt roller. Employee pulled on the roller to try and break free and in the process EE tore EE's right bicep tendon.

Employee was getting off the bus at the north dike tiedown walking towards haul truck 423 when employee stepped on a rock twisting left ankle.

A contract employee was spreading rock dusting by hand. As the employee reached to pick up another bag of rock dust from the scoop, a rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking employee on the left forearm and wrist. X-rays show two fractures, one in the forearm and the other in the hand.

The employee slipped while walking down a set of stairs and landed on EE's back. EE felt good and that it was not necessary to go see a doctor. EE continued to work until 12/24/2022 and then felt bad enough that EE went to the doctor. The doctor told EE to take 10 days off and then return to light duty.

The miner was on the deck of a raise climber. The miner was prepping to remove the blast header when we assume a piece of loose rock fell from above and struck the miner.

The IE was kneeling on one knee marking up EE's section cut map. The IE heard a pop in the roof right above EE and immediately moved to get out of the way. As the IE stood up and stepped away, a rock fell from between the bolts striking the left leg at mid-calf. X-rays showed no broken bones, IE missed work on 12/19/22 making this reportable.

An electrician was walking down the stairsteps from the #3 pump house and felt pain in their right ankle. The stairway was clear and safe for travel.

Material load struck EE in hands and torso area of body causing fracture of left wrist.

EE was in the process of assisting the adjustment of the travel chain. A hydraulic ram was used to tension the chain. During the process, the spacer was ejected, striking the employee and causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Employee stated a piece of rock fell from the top striking them in the left shoulder and head. Employee started missing work on 12/28/2022.

A fully trained miner was carrying a belt frame when EE felt pain in EE's back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved. NOTE: Employee did not go off work until 12/27/2022

Employee was walking across production area and tripped causing injury to shoulder and arm.

While trying to line up a pin on a drill rod support adjuster, the employee's hand slipped and the left middle finger was pinched between the adjuster and the pin boss.

HURT LEFT SHOULDER PRYING ROCK OUT OF CRUSHER

EE was taking down miner cable from roof, unhooked the rope hanger, hook came back catching EE in left palm causing laceration.

While attempting to change out out a tire on a skid loader. the operator got left finger in between the rim of the tire and hub of the machine while mounting the tire. The operator immediately felt pain in the left finger when EE removed the glove and saw a laceration on left finger.

EE was working on a Cat 385B while conducting repairs, EE stepped back off the cat walk and fell about 6' on EE's right hip.

Employee was lifting belt structure out of an insert when they felt pain in right knee. Employee was diagnosed with a sprain and placed off work. During preparation for a Pt. 50 Audit it was discovered that this incident was not reported to MSHA but was reported internally as an NFDL. This incident was counted as an NFDL on the 7000-2, submitted for the mine for Q4 2022.

The employee stated was lifting a spool of cable and felt pain in back, employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA.

Employee was pulling drill steel out of the hole when EE twisted, hitting the spin lever, causing EE's right hand to twist around resulting in fracture to wrist and finger.

Employee was loading supplies when they felt a strain in their right shoulder. Employee went to LRMC and was x-rayed and released to return to work the next shift. Employee went for follow up on 12/28/2022 and was ordered to see a orthopedic and was written off work effective 01/03/2023 resulting in days away from work.

Employee was climbing off excavator and slipped on the track of the excavator hitting their right shoulder and right elbow. Employee worked from the date of incident till they had shoulder surgery on 05/29/2023.

While walking an employee slipped and caught themselves on flat ground, which resulted in a tear to some muscles in rotator cuff. Employee had surgery on 1-13-23 making this a reportable.

Employee was observing another employee removing hoses from shield leg on a longwall face and accidentally got hit in the face by the hose when it was removed causing injury.

EE tripped/fell while dropping cable/putting ropes on the lo-trac during power move. EE's left hand/arm landed on the tire of the lo-trac. The operator did not see EE fall and trammed through the intersection which caused EE's hand to become lodged in between the tire and fender. No fractures. EE was treated for Compartment Syndrome. EE began missing work on 12/15/22.

IE stated was exiting the operators compartment of the diesel scoop and stepped on a rock. IE stated that when did this, it caused IE's right knee to twist. IE stated heard a popping sound and instantly felt like knee was on fire. IE began missing work on 12/21/2022 when MRI results revealed a torn meniscus.

Employee was using a battery jump pack to start the loader. When switching from 12 to 24 volts the jump pack exploded. The explosion caused parts to fly off the jump pack striking the employee in the groin area . There was also a loud blast causing ringing in both ears.

Employee was backing up shearer and a rock slid over the top of the shearer striking the employee in the arm and leg.

Employee was standing beside belt winder and the winder shifted on the forks of the scoop striking employee. Employee sought medical attention and started missing work on the 1/3/2023.

The Admiral Security Guard tripped in a dip in the road while moving a cone for a truck driver to exit the plant.

End dump hit slick spot in road and was laid over on its side. Operator had a laceration on head that required 2 staples.

Employee slipped on a patch of ice while approaching a piece of equipment to talk with the operator. Employee landed on elbow which jarred the shoulder. Employee felt soreness in shoulder. Through an MRI a torn rotator cuff was diagnosed. Surgery to repair the shoulder took place on January 17th.

An EE was injured when EE slipped and fell while walking down an overcast ramp. EE twisted left ankle. EE was diagnosed to have sustained soft tissue damage to the left ankle, requiring modified duty and the use of crutches.

Employee was using a grinder to buff a piece of conveyor belt when EE's left hand slipped and contacted the grinder wheel resulting in a laceration to EE's left hand.

EE was stop running loader to help shovel coal/rock onto the belt in the shaker building. while doing so felt pressure in lower back. finished shift then next day felt a lot of pain.

Employee was grabbing EE's gear out of the car to start EE's shift, when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's ankle. The pain was intolerable and wanted to go to the ER. Safety Coordinator met EE there where they took x-rays and it showed EE had a fractured ankle on right leg.

Employee fell from the bed of a supply truck while pulling a roll of lay flat waterline off a pallet. Employee braced the fall with right hand and this resulted in a hurt shoulder. Employee was taken to hospital and X-Ray was negative. Employee did not miss any work. It was later found on an MRI that there was damage. Employee had surgery on 12/13/2022 making it a Lost Time injury.

Lab employee walking off designated path fell on some snow covered ice. Employee reported pain in upper extremities. Right arm and Shoulder. Severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Physician evaluated the employee and had the employee get some rest and comeback for follow up appointment in a week. Did not release back to work as of yet.

Employee was operating a motor grader and the right door started to rattle. Stopped to re-close the door. While attempting to re-close the door, fell resulting in ankle fractures.

Employee lost control of Broce Broom ran thru a ditch and overturned, the employee was taken to the ER where EE was examined and found EE had bruised ribs was later released and a return to work was issued by the Doctor for 12-19-22

Injured employee reached with hand to straighten out a bent roof bolt EE was installing in the roof when EE mistakenly hit the rotation instead of the up pressure. EE's glove was caught by the roof bolt and injured EE's right hand.

Mains, #1 Section, at Section Feeder, at Spad 692. While performing maintenance on the feeder, the rib rolled out and the employee was injured.

Employee was cutting rotting pieces of tower floor with a torch. While removing a piece with a pry bar the slag from the previously cut welds hit employee below the safety glasses. Employee reported a burn and swelling under EE's eye.

Operator was cleaning snow around the shop. EE damaged a cardboard box of bolts that was on the ground and waterlogged. EE parked the skid loader to go into the shop to find a dry box and slipped on transition from gravel to pavement. EE fell on their side fracturing their hip. It was snowing with freezing rain on this day.

Mains, #1 Section, at Section Feeder, at Spad 692. While performing maintenance on the feeder, the rib rolled out and the employee was injured.

The EE was digging out material from under a set of haulage doors. The injured raised up on the handle of the pick and felt a pop in lower back. The EE did not finish the shift, and began missing work on 12/13/22.

Employee was unloading a belt stand for installation for advancing the 5W belt. EE picked up the stand and turned and felt pain in EE's left knee. Employee stated EE didn't slip/trip/fall or step in any floor irregularities. No rules or regulations were violated and EE has training and experience.

The contracted employee stated that ""something"" hit EE from behind after cutting a tree causing EE to roll down the hill EE was working on. This resulted in broken ribs, a fracture above the teeth, and cuts/bruises.

While shoveling off belts from the catwalk the employee jammed shoulder when employee contacted a belt clip. Initially the employee did not want further medical care. EE worked our 3rd party on-site injury prevention specialist for a few weeks but when it didn't get better EE was seen at an urgent care. The urgent care signed EE out of work on 1/19/2023.

Employee was getting out of dust hauler when employee slipped and landed on right shoulder resulting in the doctor giving employee restrictions so employee could not work on 12/15/2022.

While welding on an HG drum bit lug, a piece of molten slag dripped off the drum and fell into employee's boot, causing a burn. Employee worked up until 12/30/22, when employee was taken off work by a doctor to allow the wounds to heal properly.

While performing a die change on the pellet mill the operator was loosening the clamps on the die. While rotating the die to align the next clamp the operator's ring finger on the right hand became pinched between the roller and die.

When employee stepped off of the leaf spring and drag link to the ground, the left knee popped and buckled as it began to take weight resulting in pain and swelling in the affected area. Employee works 4 on and 4 off, EE began missing on January 28th 2023.

IE was helping use a turn table to unroll the belt. The belt got tangled so they used a foundry hook to pull the belt slack. When backing up the shield hauler the foundry hook broke the chain which allowed the foundry hook still attached to the winch rope to bounce over top of the operator's tire and hit IE in the knee. IE was taken off work 1/11/2023. Fracture and torn meniscus

EE reported back pain over an extended period of time beginning in September but did not notify operator or seek treatment until 12/10/22

Employee was exiting loader, using steps, one step was frosty, and EE slipped and fell 8-9 feet. EE's ankle is broken in 3 places, and EE received several stitches in EE's head. EE will be seeing a surgeon on Monday Dec. 12, 2022, to determine if surgery is necessary.

The injured EE was loading supplies on the continuous miner. A rock fell from the binder and struck the EE's left hand, causing a fracture. EE began missing work on 12/10/22.

IE was hanging line curtain when a piece of slate fell from the top and hit IE in the arm.

Rolling Rock forward on table smashing thumb between 2 rocks.

A fully trained miner was stepping off a mantrip when EE slipped and pulled EE's hamstring. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While drilling holes for roof bolts and mesh with a jackleg drill, a section of roof fell on two miners. The individual for this report suffered fractures to the tibia, fibula, and 3 vertebrae.

Employee was helping another start the face scoop. Employee sat down in the cab and leaned forward to pull on the breaker handle when employee felt a pain in lower back. Through company investigation, information received January 6th, 2023 it was determined this incident need be reported.

IE was getting a swing arm and cable unhung on a shuttle car. The swing arm swung and hit the employee in the bicep once freed.

IE was working in the setup face in HG-15. IE picked up a compressed air bottle and felt a pop in right shoulder. IE was taken off work pending mri.

When EE finished cleaning out loader bucket, EE began turning while pulling the water hose. As EE turned, EE stepped/tripped over an area of uneven ground. Ground conditions had been affected from heavy rain over the past few days. Falling to the ground, EE rolled an ankle and broke it.

Truck driver was dismounting truck and missed last step falling to ground with right leg folded underneath. This caused a dislocation fracture of the proximal fibula separating from the tibia.

A fully trained miner was stepping off a motor when EE sprained EE's ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While EE was exiting crusher booth EE fell (due to personal medical issue of low blood sugar/BP). EE fainted and does not recall the fall. EMS was called and confirmed the low blood sugar/low BP at the time of the fall and additional ankle pain. EE refused further treatment that day and was cleared by doctor the next day for low blood sugar/BP, but was kept off work for ankle.

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

IE was following the shear to the HG straightening the pan. IE stopped to wait on the srb to catch up. IE's position was at shield 35 on the longwall face. IE put a hand on the handrail and a rock fell from in between the shields and hit IE's left hand. Shields were set and not in motion. Rock measured 6""x8"" and was 1""thick. IE was diagnosed with a swollen hand.

Operator was descending incline while loaded, attempted to change gears, truck wouldn't go in gear, operator made decision to exit the cab causing injury when operator jumped

While scaling down loose top, a piece approximately 3 x 3 x approx. 3.5 to 5 thick came down, striking the employee's right lower leg, resulting in a fracture.

The miner was picking up a 4FT wire rope sling. As EE slid EE's gloved hand through the end loop, it pushed EE's shirt sleeve up, exposing EE's arm. When EE lifted upward, the cable rotated on EE's forearm. A broken wire strand on the sling loop penetrated the skin, became lodged and required medical treatment to remove it. The injury was minor.

Employee was lifting a Barrel Claw to attach it to a 55 gal drum of oil to unload the barrel from a supply car when they felt a pain in left shoulder. Employee continued to work all scheduled shift until they were taken off of work on 1/19/2023 for shoulder treatment.

Employee was pulling roof jacks of the top of a refuge chamber. EE felt a pain in the abdomen resulting in a hernia.

Employee was dusting section when the duster fell out of the scoop bucket and made contact with employee's foot causing injury.

While roofbolting,the employee knelt down on a rock twisting right knee, employee worked full duty until 02/07/2023 making this a lost time accident.

At the start of the employees shift EE was walking from the Administration building to the Hoist House & slipped on the snow resulting in EE falling onto EE's left knee resulting in pain. Seen site medic referred to ER, X-rays negative, referred to Orthopedic Specialist where EE was given restrictions at this time for strain to knee.

The EE was carrying two bundles of bolts to load on a scoop. The bolts shifted, as the EE rearranged the bolts, felt pain in left shoulder.

Employee was operating a locomotive and struck a broken rail which caused EE to d-rail. When EE came to a sudden stop EE struck EE's mouth on the inside of the operator's compartment causing a laceration.

Employee was putting boards under the feeder. There was a miscommunication between the feeder operator and the employee. The feeder was lowered instead of raised causing the employee's middle left finger to be caught between the boards. The employee's middle left finger was mashed between the boards.

Miner was riding on man carrier of tractor; the tractor was traveling up a ramp when it stalled and started rolling backwards. The miner then jumped off the moving equipment spraining left ankle.

Employee stated employee was gauging the inside of barge when cable came up striking employee in the chest pushing employee backwards. Employee started missing work on 12/5/22

While replacing a damaged digger tooth on excavator bucket, as hammer was swung it impacted corner of tooth and broke off and entered right hand between thumb and index finger (Crotch of hand).

A contractor technician was removing a sprocket with a mallet from a skid steer when a metal fragment from the sprocket shot out and went into their eye.

Employee was walking across the leach stockpile when they rolled their ankle. Employee went to the clinic, diagnosed with a sprained ankle and given restrictions that cannot be accommodated at this time. ONGOING

During a power move on 3rd shift, EE was attempting to reel up the slack pile on a shuttle car by manually actuating the reel valve. The cable started reeling up quickly and struck EE in the left forearm. X-rays revealed (2) fractures in the forearm. EE began missing work on 12/5/2022.

Employee was using cutting torch and a piece of hot metal slag fell down inside employee's boot causing a burn on employee's lower leg

Employee fell through opening in walkway.

Saw 3 was moved, the ground was wet. No Ice was visible but it is possible after the running water was moved. EE was walking around the end of the track and lost footing twisting an ankle. There was gravel/sand down and salt available in the area if needed. Neither EE nor the witness could say if there was ice or not. A picture was taken after EE was taken care of.

While attempting to clear a blockage in an ANFO hose, a small amount of ANFO and compressed air hit the employee in the left wrist causing a burn/abrasion. After the employee's second follow-up appointment on 12/15, EE was given days off, making the injury reportable.

The employee felt pain on knee while employee was walking and couldn't continue working.

Employee was bolting on K-Mains section and had just moved into the cut and started bolting. When the employee was pushing a 6' bolt into the roof, the roof bolt bent causing the bearing plate to hit the employee's right hand between the index finger and thumb, lacerating the employee's hand at the start of the webbing.

Working on diesel engine still hot from operating. Miner removed radiator cap before allowing cool down time or checking fluid levels. Was splashed with antifreeze resulting in burns to hands, arms, and legs.

Employee stepped in a hole causing discomfort to their right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was changing out a roller on the beltline and it slipped out of EE's hand. EE went to catch it and got finger caught between the roller and a crib causing injury.

EE was working to remove a pin from excavator bucket when EE's left hand was struck by hammer handle causing fracture to left hand.

While driving a stake in the ground they missed and struck their left hand. Causing a contusion of left hand and fingers.

The injured employee was pushing a large wheelbarrow loaded with scale on the cooler floor, up the inclined drag line ramp. About halfway up the ramp, they heard a loud pop in their left ankle. They stopped and tried to walk, but was unable to put any weight on it.

Employee was walking in the mine. Employee slipped and fell, when employee fell employee put arm out to catch self and jammed shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical attention but after recently having an MRI, it shows damage that will have to be operated on.

Injured was building cribs in the intake on Unit #2 xc42 when they felt something pull in the stomach area. On 1/26/2023 a CT scan was done and showed the injured had a hernia. Surgery is scheduled for 2/22/2023.

Some ice had built up due to weather on the apron of a shop bay. Employee was attempting to move a truck off the apron so the ice could be cleaned off when employee slipped and fell, injuring left wrist.

EE was carrying 5-gallon fuel cans up top the warming heaters and strained shoulder.

EE's hand was pinched and lacerated during a task in which a barrel tipper was being used to straighten a barrel. The barrel slipped and pinched EE's hand.

Material/hot gasses exited the feed hood and burned the supervisor in the face/hand and also projected dust into the supervisor's eyes. Supervisor was wearing standard safety glasses and cold weather hood and hard hat. Supervisor was taken for medical treatment.

Worker was sliding scraper liners on a pallet and felt a strain on left side of stomach.

EE team lifted a stone, lost footing while carrying and fell hurting ankle.

EE tripped on the air hose from EE's service truck. EE fell on left leg trying to catch self as EE fell. EE broke both bones in left leg below the knee.

A 3/4 inch air gun twisted out of hand and pinched hand between the dragline and air gun, causing left wrist to twist. Employee did not seek treatment or have lost time until 1/6/23.

EE stopped the mantrip to open a set of airlock doors. The mantrip rolled back and pinched EE's left leg against the door causing a bruise. EE was taken to ER for evaluation and returned to work the next shift. EE worked a partial shift on the 21st and has been on light duty until further evaluation by doctor.

While adjusting position on a welding job, employee stated EE felt a pop and EE's back immediately tightened up.

EE was doing maintenance at the finish plant screens. EE bent down to pick up a piece of angle iron and felt a pinch in back and shooting pain down the leg.

Employee reported that a piece of metal fell on EE's right foot. Said EE was okay at the time and didn't think much of it. EE was wearing steel toed boots at the time. *Injury was not reported until 12/24/2022.

Employee was laying on EE's back in an awkward position using a pry bar trying to pry a pin out of the bore on revolving frame on the 4600. Doing so EE strained EE's back.

Employee was doing a plant start up at the wet plant and was shoveling wet material out from manual drop magnet/bucket elevator and felt a pull/sharp pain in lower back.

EE was removing a suction pipe from a slurry tank. When EE lifted the pipe, EE strained EE's right shoulder.

Employee was getting out of man van when they slipped and twisted their knee.

Employee twisted EE's ankle while exiting the break/change room building.

Operator fell over a block of wood while walking backwards, falling down on EE's right elbow.

Employee strained right shoulder while operating a come-a-long in an awkward position. Diagnostic treatment until rotator cuff surgery performed on June 22, 2023.

Ee was putting chock blocks down on EE's vehicle and EE slipped on ice, falling to the ground. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder which was manually reduced. Released to return to work with restrictions site can accommodate.

While performing a 360-degree walk around of a haul truck, an employee slipped on ice which resulted in pain to their right knee.

Helping change ram car batteries. The safety chains were tight, so the car pushed the battery into the rib to take tension off the chains. I.E. reached in to loosen the chains when they became tight again pinching their right index finger between the battery and the safety chain. Caused a fracture and laceration that required stitches to the I.E's right index finger.

EE strained right foot big toe joint when they stepped on a rock walking across the limestone yard, the employee was issued Physical therapy on 1/5/2023 making the incident reportable.

EE was adjusting closing trap on K5 shaft 1 using a pipe wrench. EE heard a loud pop from right knee, and dropped to knees in pain.

EE states EE was taking the cable off the tub on the #18 dragline and felt a pop in EE's left arm. EE states pain with movement ""7""/10 at rest ""2""/10. observed bicep deformity. Deformity noted on upper bicep/shoulder. A gap in muscle at shoulder attachment. bicep muscle firm. No bruising or swelling at this time.

The Grader operator was pushing material to the right rib at roughly 3mph when a rock measuring 1'X 1.5'X 1.5' rolled over top of the blade and then under right rear tires of the Grader. When this occurred the seat-belted operator's right elbow hit the armrest forcefully, causing a sprain to the employee's right shoulder. The full extent of the injury is currently unknown.

3 employees working together to remove drive belts from out 20 screen in the Rotary Dept. Finish End building. 2 of the employees (1 being the injured) were using pry bars to apply upward pressure in order for employee 3 to remove the belts. During this time, the injured employee felt a pinch and burning sensation in the lower abdomen/groin area.

Production crew driving out of the mine from SD19 on night shift traveling north on main south roadway to #2 hoist at the end of shift. At 68 xc main south, MTP-1901, crashed in to the rib. There were 4 employees in the mantrip and 3 of them had injuries.

Employee was stripping power cable to install a plug, the knife slipped and cut into the left-hand thumb causing it to cut to tendon

Production crew driving out of the mine from SD19 on night shift traveling north on main south roadway to # 2 hoist at the end of shift. At 68 xc main south, MTP-1901, crashed in to the rib. There were 4 employees in the mantrip and 3 of them had injuries.

Production crew driving out of the mine from SD19 section on night shift traveling North on main south roadway to #2 hoist at the end of shift. At 68xc main south, MTP-1901, crashed in to the rib. There were 4 employees in the mantrip and 3 of them had injuries.

EE was using a knife to cut plastic electrical flex with an electrician knife. EE cut EE's left hand/wrist resulting in a laceration requiring 10 sutures.

Injured was tramming a roof bolter on unit #2 entry 3 crosscut A. As they turned the corner the roof bolter became a little unstable from a drop in the mine floor. As the injured reached for the top of the canopy to help with their balance a crossover pad fell from the canopy and struck injured on top of the hand. This resulted in a fracture of the lower part of the middle finger.

IE was preparing a shot pattern. As EE was walking to hook the next hole, EE stepped on some uneven ground and felt something pop in EE's right calf. EE finished the shift. It was still bothering EE the next morning and the IE asked for medical attention.

Employee was not aware that EE's hand was on door frame behind curtain when another employee shut door on fingers.

A Production Utility employee fractured left leg when the employee tripped and fell down a short set of steps. The employee had been trouble-shooting a compressor and had reset the controls. The employee stated while exiting the trailer that housed the compressor controls employee missed a step and fell. The fall resulted in a fracture to the lower left leg just above the ankle.

Employee was removing a brass plate when it slipped and contacted EE's left middle and ring finger.

Employee was working on an excavator 336 and was removing the belly pan. The excess built up material on the pan was too heavy and the pan fell on the employee's foot. The corner of the pan landed on the top of the employee's left boot. It punctured a hole in the boot causing the injury to the foot.

Employee was removing bolts on the water pipe flange when EE felt a pop on their shoulder.

EE was performing maintenance in the middle deck of a screen. EE slid under the screen tube to access problem area and raised up hitting the left side of their head on the screen tubes protective cover. The EE lacerated their head and received two staples to close the laceration making this incident reportable to MSHA.

The dredge operator was unclogging the cable when EE stepped on some grease causing EE to slip and fall hitting their tailbone on the frame of the dredge.

Employee slipped and fell while pulling out fuel hose to fill up a generator landing on EE's right thumb/hand.

The employee was performing maintenance on a sand dryer. During maintenance the employee was cutting zip ties off of electrical wires with a collapsible knife. While doing so the employee cut the top of right hand resulting in five stitches.

While moving the headwheel teammate felt a pain in right hand

Employee was hand scaling with a hand bar in a lift basket. The hand bar slipped and caused the employee to pinch the right little finger between the bar and the basket railing. Laceration required stitches to close wound. Placed on light duty for 10 days.

Employee was walking at the tire pad and slipped on ice, twisting right ankle. Technician requested an evaluation and the xray showed a small hairline fracture in the foot.

EE was getting out of the haul truck and reports that they used the handrail while getting out of the truck. When they stepped off the bottom step to the ground they landed awkwardly and rolled their left ankle.

Employee was trying to thaw out the tail pulley at the wash tower of C207. Employee poured brake-line antifreeze on the belt at the tail pulley of C207 and lit it on fire. Employee then poured more brake-line antifreeze on the fire which caused it to blow up catching EE on fire and burning EE's lower legs.

While driving a brass rod out of a dredge chain link, EE used an 8 pound maul with two hands. EE slipped with right hand. As the momentum of EE's swing continued, EE's right index finger landed between the maul head and pin as they collided.

EE was loading injured employee's truck with gummy overburden. While dumping bucket the material came out in a wad and injured EE said that it hurt their neck. EE removed from duty and sent for evaluation at their request. Diagnosis strain of trapezius, given medication and able to work with restrictions.

The injured employee was using a Compact Utility Loader to clean up under a feed hopper conveyor belt when EE caught left index finger between the controls handle of the loader and belt structure causing a laceration that required 6 sutures.

Employee states they hurt their wrist while shoveling spillage.

Employee was walking when EE slipped and fell on ice causing a fall on same level leading to a contusion of the right shoulder.

Employee states they felt a pop in their back while descending stairs.

Employee states they slipped and fell while doing cleanup

Employee states the shovel rough loaded the haul truck.

Individual was cleaning and raking along MN4 beltline XC96 when they tripped on wire rope falling to the ground. Put their arm out to catch themselves causing a fracture to the Greater Tuberosity.

EE was assisting a mechanic testing the pins on the skid steer bucket. While the bucket was raised in the air the TM pulled and shook the bucket when EE felt an abdomen strain. The result from a previous coughing episode of exertion and the extension of EE's arms pushing and pulling on the bucket resulted in a hernia. EE reported to a physician which resulted in surgery.

While installing rebuilt brake for drag rope on Dragline EE pinched left middle finger resulting in fracture to end of finger.

An employee (E1) stepped out of the truck onto concrete, unaware it was icy. E1 slipped and started to fall. E1 landed with left arm extended straight out and felt instant pain in the left arm. *Fracture diagnosis was found 1/4/2023.

Ee working on tails line flanges. Pipe suspended in air shifted after last bolt removed, ee moved to get away from pipe, twisted to EE's left and went down slight embankment. Heard pop in right knee, fell down. Reported incident, sought treatment the next day. Diagnosed with internal derangement of right knee, put on restrictions pending follow-up. Referred to orthopedist.

Employee states they received a direct arc flash when welder started to weld.

Employee was removing/installing a motor base for 3B screen. When employee bent over to grind a weld employee felt back pop with an onset of pain.

Buggy was coming down hill at the fuel bay and while attempting to turn sharply into the fuel area, buggy rolled on its side injuring the passenger. Incident did not become reportable until 12/28/2022 doctor follow-up.

Employee states a spider bit their finger while putting on gloves.

A miner received a fracture in the left pinky finger when involved in throwing a piece of drill steel away in the metal bin.

Pulling hose to load a shot, pain in abdomen (Umbilical Hernia) ****injury did not become reportable till after the 1/30/23 doctors appointment****

Our employee fell in a railcar EE was cleaning and as EE fell the pressure washer gun (who'd trigger was taped) slipped out of EE's hands and the barrel swung around and caused a water cut to EE's left lower bicep requiring 10 stitched and antibiotics for potential infection

Haul truck operator stated they were rough loaded by shovel.

EE was called to the 45 shovel. EE got clearance and began to approach the shovel. As EE was walking towards the boarding ladder on the right side EE lost EE's footing and fell forward, hitting EE's head and falling on EE's right elbow/arm. On 12/21/22 EE was issued restrictions.

IE was loading timbers when IE caught a finger between 2 timbers. The employee jerked the finger from between the timbers and peeled the skin off the tip of the finger.

Employee was attempting to get proper footing to open valve, when the person stepped in a small puddle of organic/raff and an unseen rock rolled underneath right foot causing a strain to the right ankle.

Employee was helping mill tender change two FK line valves. While pulling down on the wrench to tighten the valve, the employee heard and felt a pop. The employee sought medical treatment two days later and was diagnosed with a broken rib. The employee was placed on restricted work duty.

Employee was operating a haul truck being loaded by a shovel, there was some large material and jarred the truck and the operator's back. The operator reported it and did not want to see a doctor at the time and on 12/27/2022 wanted to be seen as they felt it was not getting better. Operator was given restricted duty and prescribed a medication, operator has missed 0 days.

Employee slipped on loose stone at the bottom of a ladder causing a slip and fall on same level causing pain to right hand.

Injured was roof bolting on unit 1 in entry 6. The drill steel slipped from the left hand and landed between the top of the left foot and the drill boom that was being lowered. This put enough pressure on the foot to cause a fracture of the 2nd metatarsal.

Ee was pulling column pipe when it lifted up and the pipe landed on EE's foot. EE was seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a chip fracture to the left 1st toe, and released to full duty with a boot. Site can accommodate the boot.

Employee was walking next to the sand conveyor and hit knee on the tail pulley

Employee was lifting core boxes and strained their right forearm. Approximately 50lbs

While working on hopper and belt B485 the employee's elbow popped while pulling on a wrench. 12/21/2022 employee reported the incident to management as an ache and pain. 1/4/2023 employee went to see the doctor and was provided restrictions.

IP SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO LEFT BICEP WHILE REMOVING 5 GALLON OIL CAN FROM LV BED

The injured employee was standing on a belt conveyor guard changing a gearbox when EE slipped causing EE to fall and strike left elbow on a disconnect box that was in the area. Upon medical evaluation, EE was diagnosed with a fracture to the left elbow.

Strained or sprained shoulder. On 22 Dec 22 the miner reported miner injured self on 16 Dec 22. Due to late reporting, an investigation was conducted to determine if the injury happened at the mine site. It was determined on 6 Jan 23 that it did.

Employee was following an overhead crane load when they stepped wrong and twisted their knee.

Employee was greasing a bearing while standing on a bucket. Employee then fell off the bucket landing on left hand causing a mild sprain to left wrist. Incident occurred 12/16/22 & first aid was administered by a 3rd party nurse. Employee sought treatment on 1/13/2023 and received restrictions.

A crew were conducting sonic sampling. The injured miner was holding a bag to collect soil sample while second minor was striking the core barrel to release sample. The injured miner's hand slipped into the path of a 2lb sledge hammer and was struck. The injury was diagnosed as a laceration to right, middle finger. Follow up appointment, 1/9/2023, reveled non-displaced fracture.

Employee was performing maintenance on a loader bucket when EE received a hand laceration. EE sought medical attention and received 8 sutures and is currently on restricted duty.

Employee (HEO) was walking backwards and tripped over the implement of EE's blade at ground level while conducting a pre-op on that equipment. Employee injured EE's neck and required possible medical treatment. The diagnosis is still outstanding due to lack of specialist care availability and a request to reclassify this injury may be made in the near future.

Employee was attempting to get off excavator when EE's foot slipped, causing EE to reach for something to grab a hold of quickly. This caused EE's body and shoulder to twist. EE heard a pop and felt stinging and burning with pressure afterwards.

An employee was returning a troughing idler into position when it slipped off of the inside of the framework and pinched EE's left thumb in between the idler and the conveyor frame. The employee was taken to the clinic for evaluation where EE was placed on modified duty and given a prescription antibiotic.

The employee used a pallet jack to push pallets to get them closer to the edge of a trailer, where a forklift would pick them up and transfer them to another location.

The employee was walking under the under-screen conveyor without a hard hat. When the conveyor started to move, approximately a three-inch rock struck the employee on the head, causing a laceration.

EE was driving company vehicle when EE believes EE ""dozed off"" and drifted to the right of the mine road into a ditch and landed on passenger side of truck. Airbags deployed, the EE was wearing seatbelt.

While employee was performing their daily task installing a bracket on a repeater pole, they struck their left hand with a 4-pound sledgehammer, causing swelling.

After cutting emitter tube line employee attempted to grab the line. As EE bent down, EE lost balance and tried to brace self with right arm and felt pain in the right shoulder.

EE slipped on ice and landed on back.

Reinjured an existing injury to EE's left foot fracturing the fourth metatarsal. Injury was due to excess body weight on the employee. Employee stumbled catching self and applying all weight to the one foot.

Employee was walking to the maintenance truck to begin running welding leads to the work at the belt hopper. The employee tripped and fell on left hand, fracturing left wrist.

Haul truck operator was rough loaded by shovel when the dipper tripped unexpectantly.

Employee was using a hand winch to lower a small water pump at the primary crusher. While lowering the pump, the winch handle slipped out of employee's hand allowing the handle to come around and strike the top of employee's left hand resulting in a contusion. Restrictions on use of left hand.

Employee smashed their left index finger with hammer/maul.

Employee was lifting/pulling a jackhammer on Friday afternoon when EE felt a ""pinch"" in the right forearm. EE rested and iced it over the weekend but it did not improve. EE reported it Monday afternoon. Diagnosed with a muscle strain.

An EE was injured while removing a keeper pin out of a track pad on a continuous miner. While hitting the keeper with a hammer the hammer slipped and smashed EE's left thumb, between the hammer and the track pad. It required stitches to close the laceration. X-rays also show that the thumb has a small fracture, requiring modified duty.

Tightening a bolt, wrench slipped and struck employee's pinky finger.

Haul truck operator was conducting pre-operational check when they slipped in the mud hurting their back.

EE was proceeding on the ground floor of the column cell when EE had tripped and fell, causing right wrist to be fractured.

Employee was installing slope drip when the employee stepped on a rock. Lost Footing causing the employee to fall. Employee felt pain above left knee.

Employee was working on un-salting a production line. EE was bleeding steam off the line, isolating the steam, taking the hose off to drain and open the line. In doing so, EE turned and hit EE's head, spinning EE around and EE's hand went under the hot condensate.

Associate took a bar to close the bottom gate of a rail car and associate felt a tinge in their back. Stopped what they were doing and asked another associate to close the gate on the car.

Slip and fall due to wet conditions

Employee was using a shovel to remove material under conveyor. Strained back while shoveling.

Haul truck operator was fueling haul truck when they slipped and fell down while pulling on fuel hose.

Employee went up on berm with UTV causing it to lay on it side.

While working in the pug factory, the system became clogged The employee tried to disconnect using the pressure washer when the accumulated dust returned to EE. EE lost balance and fell, causing an ankle injury.

On Dec 6 2022, an employee was injured while clearing a material jam in diverted gate chute 311-MW1. The employee had removed a side access door and used a bar to dislodge the material. When the material cleared, the air pressurized gate activated hitting the bar and pinching the employees right hand wrist. The incident is under investigation.

After EE repaired a loose guard on a dozer, as EE was preparing to enter the cab while still on the tracks, EE slipped and fell injuring their left shoulder.

On the morning of 12/6/2022 miner reported to their supervisor that on 12/05/2022 they had jumped from the Jaw crusher frame rail and injured their right knee upon landing on uneven surface. Employee was sent for medical and placed on restricted duty for a sprain knee.

Employee states they felt a sharp pain in their back while using a wheelbarrow.

A Field Technician was stemming holes with a hand shovel and experienced pain in lower back.

Employee was on ground using remote control to move Drill to next hole. Employee stated they stepped on uneven ground, causing their left ankle to twist. Snowing at time of incident.

Using a hammer to release some frozen coal when unloading on the Grizzly, EE misjudged EE's aim smashing EE's pinky finger with the hammer. The impact resulted in an open tuft fracture of the right hand 5th digit.

Employee was installing shaft and bearing housing. Mounting bolt was not aligned. Employee used a pry bar to lift the housing in order to reposition the bolt. The employee reached under the housing and the pry bar slipped. Fourth finger was pinched between housing and mounting surface fracturing tip of finger and requiring stitches.

EE claims rolled right ankle while walking up a clean set of stairs using 3 pts. of contact.

A driver rear ended the haul unit which the injured employee was in. The driver & IE were taken to the doctor for drug screening and evaluation. IE received an anti inflammatory shot and prescribed muscle relaxers and pain killers. IE was released back to work same day with restrictions.

Ee was filling propane tanks. Ee accidentally hit the exhaust valve, and liquid propane came out, striking ee on the right hand and wrist. Seen at ER, diagnosed with 2nd degree burns of hand and wrist. Released to modified duty at next scheduled shift.

Stepped off of ladder pulled knee

Operator was jack-hammering frozen material in L-7 hopper. When the Hilti tool slipped, EE's left hand contacted a scraper bolt which cut through the works gloves resulting in a laceration.

An employee was conducting rehab work in 12N 30 Block. While hand scaling, a rock fell from a shelf and struck an employee's right hand causing a small fracture.

Bagging Plant employee overextended their back on Thursday December 1, 2022 while picking up a 100 lb. bag off the reject belt and placing it on a pallet. EE is scheduled to return to work on Monday December 12, 2022 on light duty for 1 week.

Employee was working on replacing a gear box. The gear box shifted and smashed right index finger. Employee was taken to town for evaluation. Right index finger is fractured.

Employee was holding bolt head to enable tightening of lock nut. When the impact wrench was activated to tighten the nut, it caused the bolt to spin and crush employee's right middle finger between bolt head and crusher housing.

Removing counterweight from shaft to change bearings in 8'x16' Double Deck Scalping Screen . Counterweight was placed leaning against steel pole in upright position. Counterweight was accidentally bumped and fell over striking employee's left foot. Injury caused no missed days.

Employee was cleaning floor drains in plant when an 8 in. PVC broke and fell from above due to recent hard-freezing conditions. Employee was struck on head and torso resulting in bruising and soreness. Attending physician prescribed anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer, and pain medication.

A powder man was cutting a rubber hose with a safety utility knife. As EE cut through the hose the blade contacted EE's left palm.

Employees were connecting sections of large diameter pipe. To align the pipes, employee was using a tool known as a spud bar to line up the bolt holes while the end of a pipe was suspended from a front-end loader (forks) to aid in positioning. When the equipment operator lowered the pipe, the movement caused the spud bar to pinch the employee's finger against the pipe.

EE was using a sledge hammer to drive a shaft out of a fan bearing when EE's hand hit the fan housing causing a cut to the left pointer finger. 5 stitches were used to close the cut.

Employee was walking down the outside slope hill toward the belt slope airlock entry into the mine. The employee slipped on the icy/frozen ground causing EE to fall and strike left knee on the ground. Employee continued to work until noticing a laceration on their knee.

Employee was changing a front-end loader cutting-edge when a sharp burr on a bolt caught employee's right index finger causing a laceration that required 3 stitches to close.

Employee was riding the man cage and dropped lunch box. When the employee went to pick it up, the handle was at an angle on the cage floor. As the employee went to grab the handle, EE's finger got cut from a sharp piece of metal from the cage floor.

Lube tech was changing a filter on a CAT 777D haul truck and caught their hand between the ratchet handle and a hydraulic hose causing an avulsion to the first knuckle joint of their right hand requiring 9 stitches to close.

Employee was performing work under a platform, caught EE's hard hat on the corner of the platform which caused EE's hard hat to fall off. At that time the employee struck EE's head leaving a gash on the top of EE's head in EE's hairline.

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN LHD LOADER TOWARDS THE FACE OF THE MINE. TRACTOR HIT A POTHOLE WHICH CAUSED THE MACHINE TO BOUNCE. EMPLOYEES HEAD BOUNCED AND STRUCK THE TOP OF THE TRACTOR CAB.

Employee was trying to remove stuck 2 1/4"" socket from 3/4"" ratchet. Had ratchet in vise, attempted to push in ball of ratchet and pull down on socket. When socket released, employee's left ring finger had come in contact between the socket and work bench, resulting in closed fracture of tuft of distal phalanx of finger.

Maintenance employee was dismounting a 740 Haul truck using three points of contact. When stepping off the last step, the employee got hand pinched between the handrail and a step causing a laceration to the back of the right hand. The employee was taken to urgent care where employee received 5 stitches.

Crew members were walking to the lunch tent due to a weather stand-down due to high winds. While walking behind another person, the wind blew that person's hard hat off which struck the injured employee in the mouth resulting in a chipped tooth.

EE2 was installing a liner pack into number 3 cylinder on the engine of 504 in bay 15. EE2 called down to EE1 for an additional tool. EE1 got the tool and reached up from below to hand it to EE2. EE2 turned to grab the tool from EE1, during that time EE2 bumped a 12-inch adjustable wrench that fell and hit EE1 above the left eyebrow.

Warehouse technician was moving a part and failed to use proper 2 person lifting technique. They pinched their finger, causing a laceration and fracture that required stitches on the fingertip of their left ring finger.

Knife slipped while employee cutting conveyor belt lacerating finger.

The employee was operating the loader doing high bottom clean up in the west pit. The right corner shank and tooth broke off the loader. The employee got down to push the shank and tooth into the bucket and haul it out of the pit. While in the process of pushing it into the bucket, it pinched EE's right pointer finger against the other tooth and shank on the bucket.

Employee was struck by a piece of rock measuring approximately 4' long x 4' wide x 2"" thick on the left shoulder and causing a laceration on the right wrist. Employee received 3 sutures to close the wound on the wrist. Employee was given a full release and returned to work on employee's next regular scheduled shift (12/23/2022). This is a medical reportable only report.

At the end of the shift the Employee parked the end loader and descended down the steps, using three points of contact, and missed the last step. This caused the employee to fall and roll ankle.

Employee stated that they were starting on first bolt when a piece of draw rock fell striking their right hand pushing it down against the drill pot. This resulted in 5 stitches.

Miner was attempting to re-attach a blower guard in the loader. EE's finger got too close to the blower fan and was cut by the fan blade.

While using a sledge hammer to loosen a pump impeller, a finger on the right hand was caught between the handle and the pump shell. This caused a fracture of the end of the finger.

Employee advised stepped wrong and twisted knee while working cleaning a car.

EE was lifting oak block to block up crane when a large splinter lodged into left hand on palm below index finger. EE removed what they thought was the entire splinter. Next day, their hand had become swollen, red and painful.

Employee was attempting clear a plug in a chute when an air blaster discharged projecting coal dust in the employee's eyes.

Employee was cutting a piece of all thread rod with a chop saw, when a piece of debris hit employee's cheek and went under the safety glasses, into left eye.

Ee reports that ee spotted incorrectly into lime silo, then rubbed eye with lime on it from the handrail, resulting in exposure to lime in eye. Seen at an eye clinic, diagnosed with a corneal abrasion to the eye, prescribed meds for the eye and released with restriction that site can accommodate.

Employee was connecting a hose to the top of a pneumatic railcar prior to loading. While moving the vent hose employee lost balance and fell forward. Employee reached out to catch themselves with a hand and felt a pain in shoulder. Pain did not subside over time and was diagnosed via MRI that was confirmed by an orthopedic doctor and was given a cortisone injection on 3/16/23.

Employee was dismounting haul truck when they caught their leg on an open AC compartment box causing a laceration

Fracture to 4th digit on right hand

Two employees working on station cleaning out vibrating feeder. One employee was below the station installing a cutting shield hard hat and other employee had started work on cleaning the feeder above EE. As the employee was installing EE's head gear EE came into the path of a rock that was thrown down to the ground striking EE in the head, resulting in stitches to EE's head.

EE was hanging high voltage ropes in the intake and walked into one of the ropes. The ""S"" hook on the end of the rope got caught on one of EE's nostrils and tore EE's nose open. EE was treated at the ER where EE received (5) sutures.

Employee was assigned to replace a countershaft on 12-18-22. The employee felt something in left eye, flushed the eye and thought that it had been removed. Irritation persisted and the employee reported the injury on 12-19-22. The employee was sent to an ophthalmologist where a rust ring was removed and antibiotic medicine was prescribed.

Individual was holding a shaft driving punch tool while coworker was striking sledgehammer. The tool bounced; employee lost grip causing left hand little finger to be pinched between handle and hammermill casing. Tip of finger was smashed and required stitches.

EE was working on #2 Moly Larox making repairs on a guide plate. EE was attempting to drill a hole to reinstall the guide when the drill bit became jammed. The drill spun around hitting the EE in the face causing a laceration to EE's mouth and loosening a tooth.

An EE was injured while cutting through plastic with a razor knife. The knife slipped out of control and EE cut left leg, just above the knee. It required 10 stitches to close the laceration.

Doing pre-shift inspection of primary plant, tightening cheek plate bolt with a wrench when it slipped and hit the left front tooth causing it to crack.

On 12/16/2022 the employee was slinging chains around a concrete block when EE felt a twinge in the neck. EE did not believe it to be serious and did not report it to the supervisor. On 12/19/2022 EE was removing a coupling when EE felt the twinge again. On 12/20/2022, the employee woke up experiencing severe neck pain and stiffness. Employee was diagnosed with a neck strain.

Employee was working off back of truck, sidestepped causing EE to fall off onto the ground. EE stated: then felt pain in the left shoulder.

Employee was using a pulley and chain when the chain Slipped and struck left thumb.

Employee was removing a piece of gob from the pin tray when it flipped up catching employee's right middle finger against the roof resulting in a hair line fracture to the tip of the finger. Employee returned the next day to regular job.

Employee was standing on a ladder installing an access panel weighing approx. 10 pounds. The door was not secured and fell approx. 12 inches striking their right shoulder.

EE was lifting a roller frame and while setting it down, the roller (can) rotated or turned and pinched EE's right pinky finger.

IE was installing a 3-foot roof strap when the strap rotated striking the employee above the right eye. The IE was taken to the hospital and received stitches.

Employee was cutting a belt with a utility knife, and it slipped cutting EE's arm just above the wrist.

EE was lifting pan to top of 332 silo when the pan EE was guiding caught EE's pinky finger between the pan and piping. Laceration to pinky finger, received 3 stitches and returned to work.

The injured employee was standing in the maintenance shop when a grain of sand blew into left eye around employee's safety glasses. The employee flushed the eye several times. On December 17th the eye was still irritated, so employee went to the emergency room for further medical treatment. No object was found embedded, but was prescribed eye drops for treatment.

Technician was removing a cone seal from the engine of 33010 Truck. When the seal broke loose, technician's hand nicked the corner of the block and cut EE's knuckle.

Operator was climbing up dozer to enter the cab when EE lost EE's footing and slipped on the step causing EE to fall and hit EE's mouth on the handrail. Operator chipped EE's front tooth on the handrail. Steps were wet from the rain the previous night.

Loading top of Head Drive with crib block. Carrying two cribs on EE's left shoulder, EE lost EE's footing causing EE to fall forward. The cribs slid forward from EE's shoulder hitting EE's right middle finger against the side of the drive.

EE stated: was skiving a piece of belt to put a splice on it. In the process of of cutting the belt with the Stanley utility knife, the knife slipped out of the belt and punctured EE's left hand requiring 2 stitches.

Supervisor lifted a garbage can of used hoses. When they flipped it over to dump it, they felt pain in their bicep. They had an MRI a week later and a rupture was identified. On 1/9/23 the incident became reportable medical treatment when the employee had an outpatient procedure to fix the bicep.

While climbing out of dial split tank, EE heard something pop and pull in left shoulder. Pain became worse as time went on.

Employee stated they were exiting the #10 Volvo truck when they slipped and hit their right knee on the step. (tore meniscus)

At the end of shift, individual was cleaning the back of their pickup bed transferring trash into a large roll-off waste bin. This is when some unknown dust or debris was caught by the wind and got into their left eye.

EE dropped EE's flashlight on the ground, when EE bent over to pick it up EE lost EE's balance and fell face first on the gravel.

Arrived to work when it was still dark to prepare for a bearing change, as the sun started getting brighter in EE's eye, it began to get sensitive to light and started having pain. Eye kept tearing and felt a sensation of foreign material, so EE flushed EE's eye with solution from the eyewash station. Associate was wearing goggles, didn't know what was causing the irritation.

Miner was bolting the drift on 5500 level. The bolt and plate fell out of hole in back. The plate came in contact with Miner's left forearm causing a laceration. Sutures were needed.

Employee was trying to unplug a pug mill. EE opened an inspection port and noted materials in the port and began to tap of the port when dry materials came out getting into EE's eyes behind EE's safety glasses. Employees eyes were flushed out but were still irritated and EE was seen a physician and prescribed medications.

Employee noticed irritation in right eye and associated it with grinding metal the previous day. Waited 1.5 days to notify management at which point EE was sent for medical on 12/15, foreign object removed from eye. Employee was wearing prescription glasses during grinding instead of Company supplied goggles.

Employee was utilizing a 1/2 inch chain connected to a service scoop to pull slack out of a feeder conveyor chain. The 1/2 inch chain broke striking employee in the face. Resulted in a fracture, stitches, and a chipped tooth.

Employee got dust in eye, proper PPE was being worn. Employee received a prescription for antibiotics due to an abrasion on left eye.

Equipment operator shut fork truck door on little finger causing a laceration that required 4 sutures.

While traveling by foot to turn off the secondary crusher, the employee struck their head against the frame of the lube tank causing a laceration.

EE reported was cleaning the diverter gate that allows the raw mill feed to go into B1 or B2. EE was chipping away the material in order to replace an air hose because EE heard a leak. EE had the air turned off to the valve and while EE was working on it, the valve actuated and smashed EE's finger.

Employee was replacing a belt when EE cut EE's hand. The utility knife slipped while cutting the belt and cut through EE's glove requiring sutures. Employee returned to full duty without missing any days of work and without restrictions.

EE was using a pry bar to take swing brake off swing motor. When EE applied pressure to bar EE experienced pain under right pectoral muscle, initially filed as report only. Employee contacted Clinic 12/15/22 requesting evaluation & treatment due to on-going pain stating unable to breathe normally or sleep normally due to pain. EE went to LCMC-ED for treatment. No restrictions.

While installing a bolt in the mine roof, miner was attempting to line drill chuck up with bolt head when the rotation was unintentionally engaged. A burr caught the glove and wrapped right ring finger around the bolt. Resulted in stitches and a dislocation.

This was a roof bolter when EE let EE's canopy down the pin broke letting the canopy fall down striking EE in the shoulder and broke EE's finger.

Injured was helping mechanic work on the drill feed pot. As they were lining up the holes to install a bolt, the pot shifted and smashed the tip of finger. The injured received 3 sutures to the tip of the right hand middle finger.

Employee slipped and fell on saw, cutting EE's hand.

Employee was roof bolting when a loose rock came down striking EE's right hand resulting in sutures.

While replacing a return roller on a radial stacking conveyor, the miner's right index finger was pinched. The injury required a few stitches.

When swinging a hammer to knock over a T3 roof channel, EE swung and glanced the hammer off the bolter canopy which caused EE to hit EE's own hand resulting in stitches in the left middle finger. No time missed and no restrictions. Back to work next shift.

MINER WAS USING A PRY BAR TO LIFT UP THE LATCH OF A PINTLE HITCH. THE PRY BAR LOST PURCHASE ON THE LATCH WHILE THE MINER WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE END OF THE BAR RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BALANCE. MINER FELL FORWARD AND STRUCK THEIR FACE ON THE TOP SUPPORT BAR OF A MUDFLAP RESULTING IN THE DISLODGEMENT OF A DENTAL CROWN. THE UNDERLYING TOOTH WAS CHIPPED AND STILL AFFIXED TO THE CROWN.

Employee was using a knife. Cutting towards self, cut hand requiring sutures to repair the wound.

While placing a scaffolding section in 4c crusher base, employee pinched their right pinky finger between the scaffolding section and some rocks at the bottom of the base. Resulting laceration required 2 sutures.

A haul truck operator reported pain in EE's lower back after being loaded with shot rock. EE claims EE was shaken in the cab from the impact of the first bucket of material hitting the truck bed. The report was made during the next shift.

Twisted left knee on slick uneven ground clearing and dragging brush.

Using Rock Splitter, Piece of Rock shot out from splitter and hit employee in the stomach.

Employee was walking down the entry when EE hit their back on a cable bolt causing EE to receive 7 stitches in their back. EE returned to regular duties the next shift 12/08/2022.

Employee was using a prybar to remove the tail shaft from a shuttle car. When the tail shaft dislodged, the employee fell forward as the shaft dropped causing their hand to be pinched between the shaft and the mine floor.

Employee stated EE was at the section tailpiece attempting to remove the water manifold from the waterline using a crib block to strike the manifold when EE's hand slipped mid swing, and EE mashed EE's right middle finger between the crib block and the cut off valve for the bull line.

Employee was working on a brattice. A piece of the rib fell off causing a laceration on EE's finger that required 2 stitches.

While striking a wrench to break loose a bolt on the final drive assembly of a LHD, the bolt broke free and pinched EE's left index finger between the wrench and another bolt, causing a laceration. Five (5) sutures were required to close the wound.

Miner was using a cutting torch to cut a catwalk support. While making the cut, a piece of cutting debris went into miners Right eye. Miner treated at clinic, prescribed eye drops. Returned to work with no time loss.

Employee was loading dust into the rock duster with the forklift. The bag dust was over the pod. The forks slipped and hit employee in the side causing a cracked rib. This is a contracted employee.

EE was hit in the face with drill steel. EE's safety glasses were pushed against EE's face causing the laceration.

On 12/05, employee was jackhammering material in the baghouse; debris got under their safety glasses and in their eye. Employee reported on 12/06, and upon visiting the eye doctor, a piece of metal was removed and antibiotics were given. Employee returned to work the same day.

Employee was putting a new bolter steel on and pinched EE's left finger.

Employee was correcting a vibration in a screener unit. Tech noted the issue was a loose bolt on the shaker box cylinder rod end. While attempting to pry the the cylinder enough to allow the R&R of the bolt, the bar slipped and pinched the employee's left index finger, lacerating the tip

While positioning an IBC bag in the doorway pic #1 the top of the forklift mast made contact with the top of the box car doorway and damaged the hard piped hydraulic line on the forklift. The employee elected to try and straighten the line by self and cut the end of EE's left index finger.

Driller was tramming to drill site, when the drill tipped over. Operator was not severely injured. Minor cuts and staples applied to laceration on head

Employee was exiting 4259 Haul truck at the end of the shift. Employee caught their heel on the bottom step of the ladder and fell to their knees on the ground. Employee stated that right knee landed on crushed rock which caused a laceration.

Ruptured air compressor tank. Concussive noise.

Employee was loading jackleg into drill basket and got finger in between jackleg and basket.

Employee was hanging the miner cable so the scoop could go under it. the scoop tire caught the side of EE's foot causing a slight fracture.

The miner opened a new can of welding rods but did not remove the lid completely. EE then carried the container to the bed of the truck, as EE sat the container down it started to tip over. The miner tried to move EE's hand away from the container causing a laceration on EE's right palm requiring sutures. Miner was not wearing gloves at the time of incident.

Hot meal from kiln operation coming in contact with employee's neck

A Mill Maintenance Technician was in the process of disassembling #1 & #2 ITV (Internal Transfer Valve) on the #1 Calciner. While performing the task dry calcine rock dust fell from overhead. The technician felt something in their left eye.

Employee was repairing a broken airline on top of tank #6. Employee was cutting new airline to fit in the location. Knife employee was using went through the airline and contacted the employee's left thumb with the open blade.

Two employees were replacing I beams on the scale. The employee in front was aligning the cross beam with a sledgehammer. When the employee struck the beam, it bounced off of the beam and struck the second employee in the upper lip. Employee received 8 sutures to the upper lip.

EE was lifting a top cluster off of the rails and the bottom slid off one of the rails and came down and smashed EE's pinky toe on EE's right foot.

While handling an oxygen cylinder, they slipped and stumbled, then while trying to prevent the cylinder from falling they aggravated their back.

Employee was dropping the inspection door over the head gate sprocket and lost control of the door when EE attempted to drop the cover down causing EE's right hand and EE's middle finger to become caught between the door and the ground. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Miner was using a fixed blade knife to cut rubber T pieces to place in gaps on loadout scale. EE was cutting the rubber when the knife went through the rubber and lacerated L hand/index finger. First aid was administered. Miner was driven to a local clinic where they received 8 stitches, Ibuprofen and antibiotic Rx. Miner has remained on full duties.

The driver was bit by a wild coyote and is currently following rabies vaccination protocol.

While exiting scoop operator's deck, employee stumbled and fell on right hand injuring ring finger. Resulted in a fracture.

Employee was holding a piece of rubber with one hand and running a rigid brand multi tool with the other hand when the tool slipped striking the employee's index finger causing laceration.

While tearing apart low structure finger got caught between rail and bottom stand. Resulting in needing 4 stitches.

This injury is an Occupational Illness, repetitive stress injury that was diagnosed on December 30, 2022 as being caused by pressing on the fuel pedal. *Previous treatment was ineffective. Another procedure was done on 8/29/24 with missed workdays starting 9/3/24.

Employee was in the Raw Mill assisting in clearing a chute. The employee was experiencing cold hands and went into the office to warm up. While warming up they experienced dizziness, blurred vision, and nausea. Emergency Responders were called and the employee was taken to the local hospital.

Warehouse technician complained of sore wrists from the repetition of the work being performed, including computer data entry.

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Carpal Tunnel due to cumulative illness.

Employees hearing test on 11/17/22 resulted in a reportable hearing loss. Received results 12/21/22. Clinic was not taking appointments until after the first of the year. EE's last day on site before retiring was 12/30/2022. We scheduled EE to be retested twice and EE did not show up for the appointments. Now that EE is retired, we will not be able to get EE retested.

EE was found sitting inside EE's pickup truck unconscious responsive. First Aid was rendered & EE was transported via helicopter to a hospital for further medical treatment.

The employee experienced an STS in both ears on the annual test when compared to the 2004 baseline. An audiology retest confirmed the findings for both ears. An audiologist review of all hearing records indicates the STS for the left ear meets the criteria to report. The STS for the right ear does not meet the reportable degree criteria.

Repetitive crawling causing inflammation of right knee and employee to go on modified duty on 02/9/2023

This minor has been diagnosed with silicosis.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Employee reported hands and elbows have been going numb and hurting. Employee continued to work until 2/15/2023 when EE was taken off for medical treatment.

Employee was diagnosed with a standard threshold shift by the Dr. on 1/19/2023. This hearing loss is consistent with noise induced loss in the Left ear.

EE was shoveling stone (12/8) and power washing (12/12) - activities resulted in aggravation of a previous (non-work) injury causing strain/discomfort to forearm. Work restrictions given.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee on 12/7/2022.

Operator on loader to pit, sitting down and walking around they got DVT.

Employee reported rapid heart rate, nausea, and headache. Emergency responders were called as a precaution. The employee was diagnosed with non-work related illness.

Employee was standing underneath the ball mill when they experienced a seizure. Emergency response was called and the employee was taken to the local hospital for evaluation.

Contract employee (Standard Lab) called a mayday on self, was having problems breathing and wasn't feeling well. Employee stated has had congestive heart issues in the past. Mine rescue team responded and contract employee was taken to local hospital for examination. Employee was released from hospital and given instructions that EE could return to work.

Employee was found unresponsive and lying on the cab floor of the electric shovel EE was assigned to operate.

Audiologist evaluation of annual audiogram shows that a reportable hearing loss has occurred.

The employee leaning across screen deck and prying on belt with pry bar and felt abdominal pain. Employee prescribed lidocaine patches for pain.

EE reports that EE was driving the forklift in the Lower Plant Loading area when EE hit a pothole in the ground. Because of the jolt of the forklift EE felt pain in EE's lower back. At that time, employee chose no medical treatment. On 1/13/2023 the employee visited the doctor where EE was prescribed 6 chiropractic treatments.

Operator struck a dead tree with bucket. Top of dead tree struck Excavator, bounced and broke top glass. Part of tree top entered cab but did not touch operator. Operator closed eyes and did not see what happened. Operator stated may have lost consciousness/doesn't remember. Two medical professional examined operator, no sign of head trauma or loss of consciousness.