Mining Incidents in January 2023

Adverse roof condition on the Long Wall face at the head that prevented passage.

At approximately 4:00 pm January 29, our longwall Tailgate had closed off enough that we needed to go on our Longwall Tailgate Blockage Plan. Field Office Manager was contacted. A field inspector came to the mine and issued a K-Order. We properly trained our LW miners and set up to mine under the TG Blockage and K-Order. The TG Blockage was due to an unforseen displacement.

Employee was hauling across the mine road, the derate indicator light came on so EE stopped the truck. The stop engine light came, smoke and flames began to rise from the drivers side hood. The flames had gotten to intense before EE could raise the hood so EE backed away until help arrived. The trailer was saved but the Tractor was a total loss. No injuries reported.

We believe that due to the age of the motor control center and the brittleness of the wiring the work they were doing may have caused a wire to short out and cause the fire. The motor control center has been de-energized and a new one has been ordered for installation.

While performing daily hoist checks the hoist drive was found to have 2 blown fuses, which shorted out the SCR. This caused an outage lasting longer than 30 minutes. Electricians were notified and they replaced the fuses and put the hoist back into service.

A Non-Injury Accident occurred on the MMU. No. 005-0 Section during retreat mining. A coal bump or outburst occurred on the 2 Left off South Submain. The coal bump or outburst was on the right rib of the No. 3 entry. All employees were withdrawn from the mine. MSHA was notified of this event. Upon MSHA's arrival to the mine site an investigation of the coal bump or outburst began.

An unplanned roof fall above the anchorage point occurred on the 10 Left longwall panel in the #2 entry between 56 and 57 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 43 ft. long x 16 ft. wide x 8 ft. high

MSHA issued the mine a citation for an inundation of water after the mine idled the LW due to a belt needing cleaned. The water accumulated on the LW face and was pumped down prior to the belt being cleaned. This was only reported due to the citation being issued. The mine does not agree with the citation that was issued.

A roof fall above anchorage occurred in the North Mains Return just outby G-5 #2 Seal.

There was an unplanned roof fall on the #9 1st West Corridor entry #6 (Roadway) between 41+25 and 42+05.

A non-injury roof fall was discovered on 11 Belt, 189 Block, in the cross cut between belt and track. Length of fall was 12ft. x 20ft. x 6ft. The area was supported with cribs and timbers and dangered off.

An alleged ignition occurred on the 3SLW. The HG drum had a orange flame appear at the headgate drum before it was extinguished. The shearer operator had stopped and was raising the drum to check bits when this happened. There was 15 worn bits on the HG drum. The water and air parameters were within compliance. This was investigated by MSHA.

An electrical fire in the MCC initiated upon startup of operational controls. Damage includes a total loss of MCC and appurtenant wiring/electrical systems. No persons were injured.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 11 Zone panel in the #10 entry at 6 block. This fall measured 8'H X 20"W X 20'L. No injuries occurred with no damage to any equipment, ventilation controls, or escapeways. All approaches have been dangered off with additional roof support set. Reference # 03607983.

An unplanned roof-fall occurred on the M3 travelway at crosscut 34 entry 4.

A roof fall occurred in Entry #5 at #126 crosscut on the Main North Travel way which is the secondary escapeway.

A ROCK FALL OCCURRED ON THE 1ST NORTH BELTLINE AT XCUT 26 IN THE #6 ENTRY BETWEEN SPAD 16+80 AND 17+50. THE FALL WAS 70X18X12 FEET. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FALL.

Working on control power switch and could not get car back running. Car was down 158 minutes.

At approximately 8:15 p.m. the main slope hoist stopped working due to an electrical issue. MSHA was notified at 8:40 p.m. No miners were in the mine during the time hoist was out of service. Repairs were made and the hoist was back in service at 1:45 a.m.

Main Hoist went down with a bent door. Door was replaced and back in operation by 6:00PM.

Area of roof unstable and working, was observed the area was dangered off with plans to re-bolts but before roof bolts machine could get to the area, a roof fall had occurred. MSHA notified and K order was issued.

Production hoist outage.

A fire occurred in a trash car on the #6 mainline track at the #6 belt drive. It is undetermined at this time what started the fire. The investigation is ongoing.

The SP elevator was taken out of service due to stretch in the rope. The rope was tensioned, the elevator was tested, the elevator was examined, and the elevator was placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

Production hoist outage.

At 8:45 a.m. management was notified the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to electrical issues. MSHA was notified around 9:15 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at approximately 4 p.m. MSHA was notified hoist back in service shortly after 4 p.m.

REPORT ONLY - After inspection of the 7-3 hoist, a broke cushion spring was found and the the hoist was taken out of service until the repairs were made.

Production hoist outage.

An alleged ignition occurred on the 3SLW. The HG drum had a blue flame appear and circle the drum and split before extinguishing while regrading bottom rock. The shield puller sprayed the drum with extra water. The water and air parameters were within compliance.

Electrician called stating they had no control over the production hoist as it was tripping out on the ground fault. They were not able to clear the fault and regain control of the hoist within 30 minutes. Upon inspection, it was found that the drive unit was causing the ground fault. The drive unit was replaced, and the system was tested.

During a routine required check, the emergency hoist did not operate properly due to a malfunction of a limit switch. All personnel were immediately evacuated from the mine until repairs were made. NO persons were injured or trapped during this event. The alternate escapeway was still available. The repairs were completed that evening, the hoist tested and performed as required.

Found an unintentional roof fall in the #4 entry, break no. 51, of the #7 Beltline

An unplanned non injury fire occurred at the the Goldstrike radio communications shop building.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after the car wrecked and caught the track switch and electronic switches at the top of the hoist. The switch was repaired, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

An employee was fatally injured when they fell from an opening in an elevated catwalk.

Investigation is still under way and an autopsy is being performed to determine cause. *Per the prelim: Two contractors were electrocuted when a 14,400-volt overhead power line came in contact with their off-road dump trucks, and the contractors exited their trucks and contacted the ground.

Investigation is still ongoing, and an autopsy is being performed to determine the cause. *Per the prelim: Two contractors were electrocuted when a 14,400-volt overhead power line came in contact with their off-road dump trucks, and the contractors exited their trucks and contacted the ground.

A utility crew was assigned to complete rehab work at the 1600 haulage corridor, which entailed removing utility lines. A team of three employees were utilizing a scissor deck with a pipe handler to remove 10" steel pipe. They had removed one pipe section and were starting to disconnect the second pipe when they sustained injuries.

EE was involved in a traffic accident on the road that leads to the plant. EE was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the hospital where EE later died.

Employee was assisting repair/replace toggle plate and toggle plate bearings on the jaw crusher when they suffered a pinning type injury.

IE was roof bolting on Unit 3. As the IE was installing a 6' fully grouted bolt, the bearing plate wasn't orientated in the right direction. The IE reached up with the right hand to position the plate, simultaneously pushing the bolt into the hole, pinching the tip of the right index finger between the plate and roof.

EE was roof bolting. EE had installed 2 pattern bolts in the row. EE felt the roof needed an additional bolt in that row. EE swung over to EE's rib to drill the bolt hole. As the EE was putting EE's drill steel in EE's chuck. A kettle bottom fell from the roof striking EE's left hand.

Employee was in the process of reinstalling a roller frame on a dozer. As the employee was sliding the frame back on the dozer a bogie slid and fell onto the employee's left hand.

EE was trying to get EE's drill steel out of the mine roof with EE's drill pot. The steel popped out of the chuck and struck EE on EE's right thumb causing a fracture. EE began missing work on 2/1/2023.

EE was operating a stand behind skid steer and it became stuck in the mud. When backing it out, the skid steer bounced on the tracks and EE fell off landing on their feet and the standing plate of the skid steer landed on top of EE's left foot.

Employee parked truck part way on ice. Got out and saw the ice but still walked behind the truck on ice and fell getting a wrist sprain. There were areas without ice.

The employee indicates that going down the stairs, EE's right leg fails and slips. Fell sitting down and lying without air with a lot of pain in the lower back.

Employee was attempting to dismount Rubber Tire Dozer, when the employee tripped, fell on the deck and felt pain in left leg.

Cleaning out screen box, material broke loose causing a rock to hit employee in head.

Employee was being tasked trained on a service truck when they hit an icy patch on the haul road and began to slide. When they hit dry ground, they fishtailed and then rolled over. Employees were able to exit the truck and call a MAYDAY, and were taken to the ER, where they were examined and given one day off work.

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

While descending a ladder, employee slipped and struck rib cage against the ladder. Employee initially refused medical attention, but decided to get seen on 2/1/2023. Doctor performed x-rays on ribs/abdomen and confirmed there was no breaks, only bruising. Doctor note states employee can return to work with no limitations on 2/6/2023.

Employee stated was walking across section and stepped on a rock and felt a pop in ankle

EE was moving truck chains to the building and as EE was getting the chain on the hook, EE felt the middle of arm pop. EE then got into EE's car and drove to hospital where they diagnosed EE with a ruptured tendon in bicep.

while operating Cat D11 dozer cleaning highwall for dragline rocks fell from on dozer. Operator stated EE was ok at the time. EE worked 4 shifts and then went to Dr reporting sore back. Operator did not report to work on 2-16-23 making this a reportable incident

EE was climbing over conveyor belt so EE and another EE could finish securing the new conveyor channel and support leg install and felt a strain in left groin area.

Employee was task training co-worker on service truck when they hit an icy patch on the haul road and began to slide. When they hit dry ground, they fishtailed and then rolled over. Employees were able to exit truck and call MayDay, taken to ER, examined, given one day off. This employee saw PCP and taken off work through 2/3/23.

Employee was hanging a car cable and rolled their right ankle. They went to see a doctor and was taken off of work on 01/31/2023.

EE reported loader striking side of truck repeatedly on three separate loads. They reported pain which got progressively worse. Workers' compensation investigated claim and accepted as occupational on 3/23/23 making this reportable for lost time.

IE was getting ready to install EE's last outside bolt of EE's last row. EE swung EE's boom out and had EE's hand towards the front of EE's controls. A piece of rock measuring 8" wide 8" long 3" thick slid off the hog panel and hit the bolter before hitting IE's left hand. IE was taken off work and diagnosed with a swollen hand.

Injured employee was stepping into a small skid steer when employee's foot slipped off the step causing left leg to fall between the skid steer bucket and the machine operator's cab. Employee has pain and swelling in the left knee. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience in task.

While removing a K wall EE used EE's shoulder to knock over a panel. When EE hit into the panel it didn't move and EE jammed EE's arm into EE's ribs. When EE returned to bolting on Monday 1/30/23 second shift EE's ribs started to bother EE. That is when EE reported it to EE's boss.

Employee stepped on a rock and twisted right ankle. EE continued to work until EE was off for surgery and started missing on 03/23/2023.

On Jan 26, 2023 employee was lifting one end of a drill leading cylinder to place a strap underneath. When EE did this, EE felt a pop in the left shoulder. Employee continued to work until date of surgery, April 11, 2023.

Bottom step broke letting injured worker fall to the ground

Employee was working under platform on knees shoveling, went to stand up and knocked the ladder, the ladder fell and hit the employee in the head. The employee stated that they were not wearing their hard hat at the time of the incident on 01/26/2023. Employee was treated for a concussion. Employee no longer works.

Employee was carrying rib block through a water hole that had silicate (from pumpable cribs) in it. The employee's pant legs became saturated in the water/silicate mixture. A few hours later EE's calves were burning and EE noticed skin irritation.

Spotting for an equipment operator while moving a part stand onto the filter press floor. While maneuvering the stand into place it came into contact with a plastic water pipe. It is believed that when the pipe ruptured it sprayed water into the face of the employee at which time TheY tried to move quickly away from the water spray and fell onto the floor causing THE injuries

Shuttle car cable was not reeling up. The operator got off EE's shuttle car to pull the cable slack out of the road. The cable was in mud so this made it hard to pull out of the road. When EE pulled the slack put off the road EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

Belt was wet when the clamps were installed causing them to slip releasing the belt line causing the accident injuries.

IE bent down to pick up the shear cable while moving power. As IE picked it up and put it on top of shoulder. IE felt a pop in the lower right side of back. IE was taken off work with a strain to the lower back.

A miner fell while climbing into a haul truck when EE lost EE's grip on the grab rail

EE was dismounting a loader. On last step to the ground, the EE lost balance and fell. EE attempted to catch themselves with left arm. X-Rays indicate that the left arm is broken.

Employee was walking and felt a pop in left knee. Employee started missing work on 3/1/2023.

While bolting in the No#5 heading, the drill operator was swinging in to put up inside bolt when a piece of rock fell off the canopy striking EE's left hand. The rock was round in diameter 2" thick x 10".

Employee was using a handheld chain ratchet set to hold one side of a pre-wet shaker screen as EE was changing a feed end spring on the shaker. In the process of changing the spring, the hook broke on the ratchet set resulting in the employee's hand to get caught between the spring.

IE was carrying a bag of dust on a belt line when they stepped on a rock and felt a pop in left knee. The employee finished the shift and decided to seek medical treatment the next day.

Employee was helping build a regulator on the section. As EE was handing blocks to another employee, some of the blocks fell striking EE's right knee and ankle causing contusions and abrasions to ankle.

Technician was attempting to bleed off stored energy before servicing an Ingersoll Rand air compressor. A 2" air line came apart and struck the technician in the torso causing multiple contusions and a broken rib.

Employee stated that the belt clamps slipped while EE was on the top belt and EE jumped off belt striking right shoulder.

Employee stepped off the bottom rung of a ladder and slipped. As EE was falling, EE hit lip on a 5 gallon bucket causing EE to bite lower lip.

Employee was caught between the operator's side pan wing and rib. Employee was in the process of checking the bits on the C.M. Employee started the pump motor to raise the head to better see the bits, when pump started the pan wing extended pinning employee between pan and rib. The employee received six sutures to right pinky finger. No other Part 50 criteria apply.

On Tuesday 1/24/2023 the EE experienced a first aid injury to EE's right shoulder while lifting channel iron. On 3/23/2023 EE visited the clinic and was diagnosed with a tear in EE's shoulder area and given work restrictions.

OTR truck driver was walking around their truck checking lights. While walking the driver stepped in a hole causing them to trip and fall. When falling I.E. fractured two fingers on their right hand when hitting the ground.

Slip fall from exiting the cab of a wheel loader resulting in 4 fractured vertebrae.

A fully trained miner was moving a shield when the miner's finger was caught between it and another shield. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While walking to a date board near the 60# track switch EE tripped over a crib block that was partially obscured by curtain and experienced pain in previously injured right knee. This is not a new injury, and probably did not really occur. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

IW was descending walkway beside the wash screen carrying a small hose when they stepped onto a rock and tripped forward down two steps and landed on their left hand.

Employee was walking back to the cab of the dozer when they slipped on fresh snow and fell, striking their head on the bulldozer.

Employee was stepping up on the first step getting in EE's haul truck when EE's back stared hurting EE. EE worked until EE was given an off work slip by the doctor on 2/27/23. EE had an MRI and it is just determined that this is not tied back to a previous accident.

Haul Truck operator was rough loaded by an electric shovel.

IE was operating a scoop when the brakes failed and IE hit the back of a tractor. When the scoop bucket came off the tractor it caused a pain in IE's lower back.

Injured was attempting to move a loose rail with a track bar and the rail rolled down the bar causing the bar to strike their right knee on the left side. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Injured was loading bolt straps onto a lo-trac and as they lifted a heavy bundle of straps and turned to put on lo-trac, they felt a sharp pain in their lower back and pelvic area which began to swell immediately.

Employee was trouble shooting the spout at the top of the 108 belt at the crusher. Walking down the 108 belt, employee stepped on a frozen piece of product on the 108 belt walkway and rolled left ankle. Employee was taken to the ER and found that employee had broke lower left fibula and tibia, and a torn tendon in left ankle.

Ice on ground. Slipped when walking. Distal fibula fracture closed, commuted. Extent of impairment unknown. Referred to podiatrist, awaiting worker's comp information to be seen by podiatrist.

A person slipped on Ice on haul road

EE operating D-9 CAT was pushing loads off the dump. While operating in reverse (2nd gear), man basket came loose. This caused the equipment to stop abruptly resulting in pain in the EE's neck area.

EE was operating a dozer on Pushback 53 dump. They made contact with a large rock while reversing, jarring the dozer and EE. This caused discomfort in their back. EE was taken to clinic to be evaluated and issued restrictions.

EE was cutting off the center cutting edges with a torch. The edge slid off the moldboard and came down and struck the EE on the left forearm. EE turned off the torch then checked their arm. No broken skin or scrapes. On 1/23, EE went to clinic and had x-rays on forearm. Discovered they sustained a fracture to forearm and was placed on restrictions.

IE was washing at the slope tail when IE let the hose get away. In trying to catch the hose it hit IE multiple times and knocked IE into the rib.

IE was roof bolting on the 3-intake seal rehab when IE dropped a drill steel from the roof catching a finger between the pot and the drill steel. This caused a laceration to the left ring finger.

Employee stated employee was cleaning the face and was backing up scoop to set over, employee placed left hand on top of the operator door and got the deck into the rib smashing hand between rib and scoop door causing fractured thumb.

Truck driver stated that while scaling in at the mine, leaned over toward the scale box bracing to enter load number when left wrist popped causing severe pain. EMT at the mine site wrapped EE's wrist to stabilize it.

IE slipped while walking down the slope belt. When the employee slipped the employee twisted left knee.

Employee was operating a shuttle car. While being loaded, a rock fowled in the discharge end of the continuous miner conveyor chain. When the rock came loose, it was thrown toward employee, striking them on head behind right ear.

Employee was backing out of a crosscut when a wooden runner flipped up striking the employee's left hand smashing the middle and ring finger resulting in a minor fracture in the tip and stitches in the ring finger and stitches in middle finger.

Employee was pulling on a electrical trailing cable when their knee popped.

Employee tripped in mud, landing on elbow. EE requested medical evaluation. EE was not released to work pending further tests. (MRI)

Maintenance GR personnel was on top of Tray # 3 assisting with the disconnect of torque mechanism. EE began removing the bolts that secure the torque mechanism. Upon the removal of the last bolt, the torque arm suddenly released and pushed the torque mechanism and mounting plate. The force of the release caused mounting plate to strike employee in the leg.

Employee felt pain in shoulder after shoveling rock. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee hit chin on the steering wheel of ride resulting in 4 stitches. Employee did not miss any work and returned to regular duty. Employee was taken off work on 03/10/2023.

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

The EE was assisting the miner operator changing bits on the machine. As the injured was placing bits in the head, the hammer slipped and struck the EE's right thumb. Began missing work 1/19/23.

Ee reported that EE was filling and lifting bags of floc and heard a pop in EE's back. Statements indicated this may be related to non-occupational shoveling. Seen at clinic where EE reported pain. X-rays negative. Ee released to light duty site can accommodate. After investigation, accepted by workers' comp 2/2/23.

Employee was dismounting a D10 Dozer to use restroom when EE's foot slipped onto step. EE complained of pain in the shoulder from grabbing the handrail to prevent falling.

The employee was standing beside the miner when a piece of rock fell striking employee on the head. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work on 1/18/2023.

Employee strained arm and shoulder while pulling and pushing on a slide gate. Initially returned to work with no restrictions. Pain persisted, however, and surgery occurred on June 26, 2023, making this a reportable based on medical treatment.

While walking around truck checking to confirm tire chains were in place driver slipped on ice/snow. While falling driver put right arm down to break the fall and caused injury to right shoulder.

EE reports right shoulder pain after an incident on 1/17. EE rapidly exited equipment during a noted ammonia event. EE did not report to work on 2/2/23 due to pain. EE was sent to company care on 2/3/23 and given restrictions which cannot be accommodated. EE is out of work effective 2/3/23.

The employee was installing a discharge cover on a water pump. Once in position, the employee began to push the housing toward the pump. The pushing movement caused one of the chain hooks to twist allowing the hook to disengage. The housing dropped approximately 2 feet and struck the employee's right foot above the safety toe

Employee was walking from the quarry garage to the truck shop when employee slipped on a small patch of snow cover ice. Employee slipped and fell, landing on back and hitting head. Area had been sanded.

Two employees were using a telehandler to assist in moving a tractor that had broke down. The tractor could not be shifted into gear. One employee was operating the tractor and the other employee was between the telehandler and the tractor hooking up a chain. The tractor unexpectedly moved backwards striking and pinching the employee between two pieces of equipment.

Employee was handling a piece of sheet metal 5 feet x 10 feet x 1/4 inch thick and strained their back.

Employee was walking F-Mains intake from the shaft inby, cleaning and rehanging lifeline. Employee started at 115 BK and made it to 158 BK when some rock from the coal rib began to fall out. Employee's reaction was to jump back to avoid it, and in doing so, twisted right knee.

The transmission on the BAM 3 Auger Machine exploded causing the operator to be injured.

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO BACK A PIN OUT DURING PROCESS OF CHANGING JACK ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN PAIN WAS FELT; BEGAN IN LOWER BACK AND RADIATED DOWN LEFT BUTTOCK AND LEFT THIGH. THEY CONTINUED TO WORK FOR WEEKS UNTIL THE PAIN BEGAN TO LIMIT THEIR MOBILITY.

Employee was exiting stairs, lost balance and slipped to the next step down causing a sharp pain in their lower back.

EE hit a pothole while driving a semi-truck and bounced in the seat. This jarred EE to the left and EE hit shoulder against the driver's side window.

Employee was helping clean snow and ice out of the dump trailer with another employee when EE slipped on the ice and caught self. While catching self from falling, EE felt a pull in the lower right side rib area.

Supervisor lost balance while observing conditions after a weather event resulting in a fractured leg.

Employee was moving a mantrip and as they exited the permissible ride they let go of the steering wheel. When they let go, the steering knob on the steering wheel swung around and struck their right index finger. This resulted in a fracture.

Putting in belt structure during belt move, EE stepped in hole and felt left knee pop.

While nailing curtain to rib, some material hit the injured in the right eye over top of EE's safety glasses.

The shotcrete spray crew was in the process of clearing the hoses between the machine and the spray nozzle. The employee was holding the nozzle when the material in the line broke loose, causing the nozzle to whip out of EE's hand. The material coming out of the nozzle sprayed the employee in the chin and then down EE's abdomen.

Employee stated that they were stepping out onto the crawlers of the 325 CAT Longarm when the cat pad they stepped on shifted causing them to lose balance and they fell off the crawlers to the ground injuring their head, back, and neck.

While backing up a rock truck the wheels slipped in soft material and employee's knee struck against the inside of the truck cab. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was cleaning a screw as part of janitor cleaning task they tried to clean it thoroughly and used their hand to clean further and they cut the tip of their middle finger, left hand they then went to foreman and they provided first aid and as bleeding continued, employee was then taken to emergency room.

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

Employee was bolting # 2 entry when a rock slung off of the steel and struck EE on EE's left ring finger. EE finished the shift and worked the next shift. EE's finger was hurting so EE went to the doctor on 01/18/2023 and there was nothing broken but EE was given restrictions and was taken off of work.

Employee was walking in the contractor parking lot from their car to the company van. As employee was walking, employee slipped and fell onto knee.

Employee stated they were assisting in the installation of a drainage ditch, positioned up hill to spot for the dozer. The dozer moved some material that had an old bent up section of gas line in it and when this happened, it caused the other end of the gas line to shift and it struck the employee across the back of their shoulders.

Employee was walking down the steps at the Slope Belt carrying a roll of rubber when EE slipped off the bottom step, lost EE's balance and rolled EE's left ankle causing a sprain to the left ankle. (Started losing time on 1/17/2023)

Miner was assisting setting a pulley assembly when a chain lever hoist lowered the assembly and the assembly pinched the tip of EE's right hand beneath one of the assembly bearings and the support for the assembly. The miner required stitches to the tips of two metacarpals.

Slipped on wet stairs while grabbing the handrailing with rt. hand. Injury to Rt. shoulder. Employee on Light duty. To be revaluated on 1/23/2023

Two employees were hanging bottom roller on structure during a belt move. The roller was being lifted simultaneously by each employee with the bottom belt laying loose over top. The injured employee felt a pop in shoulder. Note: The employee worked until 6/12 when employee was then required to have surgery to repair damage sustained during this action.

The employee went to warm up vehicle at the end of shift. Employee slipped and fell on ice injuring right leg. The employee was seen at a medical clinic on 01/14/2023 and was released with no restrictions to return to work on 01/18/2023.

Employee was pulling on the bottom of tailgate. Trying to install a crib block between the gate and bed because the gate was sprung and would not latch. Employee pulled back on gate dislodging crib block, causing it to fall on top of EE's right foot. Causing fracture to top of right foot.

Employee was stepping out of the cab of a machine scaler. Employee slipped and hit shoulder and back on the tracks of the unit and then the mine floor. Employee did not start losing time from work until Monday, April 3, 2023.

As haul truck was backing into the shovel, dipper made contact with the bed, jarring the haul truck operator. Initially operator refused medical attention, but after about 3 hours, requested to be taken to hospital. ER referred to PCP, PCP took operator off work. Currently ongoing.

Employee was opening a track door when EE felt pain in EE's back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE was welding on a portable tank in the welding shop with the tank sitting on a table, during welding there was a minor ignition that caused the tank to fall off the table striking the victim on the left arm.

While replacing burned out lighting, 2 employees used the drill mast as a means of working from heights. The drill was used in the similitude of a fireman's ladder to raise and lower the employee to reach the lighting mentioned above. This resulted in the employee's foot being caught in between the drill mast and the pedestal resulting in a crushing injury of the left foot.

Employee was walking and tripped on a piece of pallet causing them to fall hurting their right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 1/20/23 when they were taken off work by a doctor.

Employee was hanging vent tube and coal rolled out from behind mesh striking them on the leg. They did not start to miss work until 1/30/2023.

A roof bolter operator reported at the end of EE's shift that EE's left shoulder was strained earlier in the shift while installing rope bolts. The employee performed EE's regular duties throughout the shift.

Employee was working on the F780 clinker/slag conveying system. Employee looked up into the discharge chute of the F780 dust collection system to evaluate the condition of the chute and observe the condition of the dust collector bags. Employee knocked loose cement/slag dust which fell into employee's left eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses.

Miner was using a floor drill putting in floor pins for WA08 drive. Drilled about half way down, miner stepped back to start kneeling down and ankle twisted then right knee popped and fell down. We were notified of medical review findings on 1/30/23.

Employee was welding patch on alternative fuel transport line. Sparks/slag fell on tire fluff on beam below and began to smolder. Coworker swept material off beam. Material ignited and blew into employee's right eye and throat.

Bucket truck parked in front of connex, lifted bucket and traveled forward, coming in contact with connex, moving it 6". Another employee was inside of the connex hanging up a hose at the time of contact. Injured says was "thrown around", but did not fall, hit head or come in contact with anything. Next day reported rib and back pain; taken out of work until follow up appt.

On 1/11 Miner maneuvered a leaf spring set onto a dolly in the shop. On 1/12 the Miner experienced pain in the groin area and went to the ER following work. An X-ray was taken and EE was diagnosed with a strain. After several weeks the Miner was still experiencing pain and had it reevaluated. On 3/13 it was diagnosed as a hernia and received corrective surgery on 03/23.

Employee was assisting lowboy operator when their foot was caught under the hydraulic hitch.

(1st day of Treatment 1/13/23) Bending over to tie in the shot and felt low back give out.

Employee was installing roof bolts from the right side of the 5W continuous miner. EE was holding a drill steel in the bolter head to guide it in place, they inadvertently pushed the tilt lever instead of the up lever. This caused them to be pushed backward & they hit their back against the machine's rib protector. Employee has training & experience. Began missing work on 1/12/23.

a fully trained miner was operating a motor when the motor struck a supply car. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE was operating an end loader on the raw coal yard feeding the hopper when the bucket came into contact with the concrete around the hopper causing an abrupt stop resulting in EE hitting the steering wheel with EE's ribs.

While maintenance on the stabilizer bracket for 6A Head pulley gearbox at the dry plant miner #1 removed the bolt off the stabilizer bracket, once the bolt was removed the gear box motor abruptly turned ultimately stopping at the structure I-Beam below. Miner #1 right hand was stuck in between the gear box motor and the I-Beam

The employee climbed onto assigned loader to initiate the pre-shift inspection. While climbing down they thought they were on the bottom step when they were actually on the second step. When they released to touch the ground they fell further than anticipated causing them to fall to the ground. They suffered a fracture to the left wrist.

Walking at Power Boxes, EE stepped on the miner cable with left foot. Lost footing and twisted left knee, lost balance and fell to the ground.

On January 10th, the IE was working in the ME battery barn at 129 x-cut. The IE leaned down to turn a battery charger up, when IE stepped on a rock about the size of a soft ball and twisted left knee. The IE continued to work until May 15th, where the IE underwent surgery to repair the injury to the knee.

Pinched their hand between drill head and roof, which resulted in stitches

"Was in screen on back trying to move a screen, twisted awkwardly and lost control of screen. Felt a pop on knee, had discomfort but no swelling or bruising."

EE was stepping out of EE's shuttle car. EE stepped on a rock with EE's left foot. Felt a pop and pain in EE's ankle.

While installing roof bolts, rock fell from mine roof striking ATRS and then struck the injured on the left shoulder, sliding down injured back and striking right foot.

The employee stated, was cleaning an elevated walkway along a beltline and stepped off the walkway onto the ground. Fell approximately 4-5 feet and injured EE's lower back and pelvis. The employee was taken to a local hospital. The employee is currently off work pending evaluation from an orthopedic specialist which was found there was a fracture 1-20-2023.

Employee had their hand on the drill steel/wrench during the installation of a 5' roof bolt. Employee then activated the rotation of the drill pot to start bolt rotation. The rotation caught their glove. This resulted in a fractured thumb.

A coal miner was working along the "lo-lo" belt portion of a haulage section. The tail gobbed out and while the miner was assisting with the clean-up process the miner became caught in the tail. The miner recieved multiple breaks in the arm and fractures in the hand.

The employee was rib pinning on the return side of the miner on 5W Section. A piece of rock/coal 18"x18"x4" thick fell from the binder, behind the tube and struck the EE in the lower back. EE began missing work 1/9/23.

A fully trained miner was assisting a Z-Driller when the drill swung around and hit EE in the arm. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While unloading quicklime at the Metcalf silos, employee looked up at the top of silo and some lime dust from the bill of EE's hard hat and fell into the inside of face shield and went into eye. Then, after blinking a few times, EE thought had gotten it out. On EE's way to terminal, it started to irritate eye and got worse. The driver stated did not report to the mine.

EE was working to unbolt a pipe hanger while on a ladder. EE completed EE's task and was descending an extension ladder when it began to move causing EE to fall. EE fell approximately 8' onto EE's back. EE landed on EE's retractable lanyard causing a contusion and pain to EE's lower back. EE was taken for evaluation and x-rays.

Mains unit #1 Section - employee was getting on a ride and twisted knee

Employee stated they were lifting a box of glue and it started coming and they attempted to grasp the sticks of glue and felt a pop in the middle of their back.

During longwall recovery. IE was lifting a waffle beam onto the shield tip and felt a pain in left shoulder. IE went off work for rotator cuff surgery on 6/1/2023.

Taking down (rigging) material using chokers. One Kevlar choker gave way & material dropped to ground. Employee went feet first over top of piece and landed on other side of piece of material, landing on their back.

Working on the dredge a piece of rust entered employee's right eye.

EE was changing out screens in the shaker at approximately 8am when EE hurt EE's left wrist. EE alleges that EE heard and felt a "pop" while holding up the screen ( 150 lbs ).

Truck driver was walking on a blasting bench. It had rained so the bench was muddy and had some standing water. The driver stepped in a hole that was obscured by water and twisted left foot/ankle.

A fully trained miner was roof bolting when the miner turned an ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

EE was carrying a sand prop on shoulder when EE stepped into a hole, twisting knee and ankle.

A fully trained miner was cutting a piece of screen when the screen punctured the miner's arm. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Mantrip backed through Fly pads and ran into another ride, were an employee, getting on another ride to go turn off water. Employee stated they didn't see other ride backing up and was struck in the lower right leg.

While attending the feeder station at the raw coal hopper, the Miner was positioning a timber for removal from the feeder. As the loader was filling the hoper with ROM, two pieces of rock or coal toppled the swing gate and struck the Miners right hand.

Line crew craftsman driving 10 wheel flat bed crew truck to the maintenance shop and hit a pot hole in the road felt momentary twinge on left side of lower back, didn't report. Three days later reported to supervisor wouldn't be in for next shift as quad, leg and back were sore.

Employee was replacing screens, screen slipped out of hand

Employee was cutting the bands on a pallet of wielded wire panels in laydown had only the center band to cut & when EE did it sprung upwards contacting right wrist between the Kevlar arm guard & EE's glove resulting in laceration to the wrist, seen by medic referred to ER, diagnosed with cut to radial artery which required surgery

Employee was using a pry bar to install a wiper on a sand belt when the pry bar slipped striking a second employee in the right forearm causing fracture.

Employee was walking out of the plant to put jacket and lunchbox in vehicle before clocking out. The grass and crush & run were wet between the plant and the employee parking lot. The employee slipped in that area and was falling backwards. Employee extended right arm to catch fall. As a result, the employee's right elbow was dislocated.

Employee was exiting the maintenance garage when they slid on wet wood at the bottom of the doorway causing their foot to slip out from under them and right knee buckled. Employee wrapped knee with ace bandage but on 1/6/2023 they sought additional first aid receiving a steroid shot and given restrictions, employee off until next doctor appointment.

While using an air nail gun to make a crate for a job, the nail deflected off the side of the board and punctured EE's pointer finger on EE's left hand. The employee was seen at Rutland Regional Medial Center for a puncture wound. The employee returned to work on 01/06/23 at full duty with no restrictions.

One of our employees was injured when trying to dislodge product stuck in a discharge pipe at one of our furnaces onsite.

Right thigh was struck by rock while operating a skid steer loader.

Employee was walking around the feeder and stepped in a rut twisting left knee. EE has had both knees replaced in the past. EE continued to work until EE was taken off of work by their doctor on 01/17/2023.

Employee stepped down off of the continuous miner onto uneven ground and rolled their left ankle. This resulted in an injury to the left fibula.

IE was shoveling at a pump and sunk into the mud. When the employee pulled EE's leg from the mud, EE felt a pop in EE's left hip.

On 01/02/23 a prep plant employee was descending a (3) step walkway over the Magnetite Chute. The IE slipped on the second step twisting the left knee. The injured employee continued to work until 08/28/23 where IE underwent surgery to repair a tear in the knee.

Employee was unloading compressor from truck. EE stepped backwards, tripping over eye of compressor. Injury to chest, left arm.

Rolled ankle on rock hidden in mud on Drill steps Date of incident was 1/2/2023 date EE became a lost time is 02/23/23

Employee was performing normal work tasks on a surface crib site, when employee got a small amount of bulk pre-mix dust in their left eye. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules & regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills & miner proficiency, training & attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

The C92 conveyor belt had a slow speed sensor alarming. To remedy the issue employee was attempting to replace the drive belts by rolling them over the sheave. Employee did not follow proper lockout tagout procedure. Due to the conveyor not being locked out, as they were rolling the belts on the sheave the conveyor started and caught their middle and ring fingers causing injury.

Employees pulling bars from cathode cells, injured employee's index finger was smashed as employee was pulling a bar and the adjacent bar was struck with a hammer by a co-worker. The employee's finger was smashed between the two bars resulting in a fracture.

Employee was removing a guard on 8200 Dragline, SG #4 to change brushes. The employee miss-stepped causing right foot to slip off walkway. The walkway was around 8" higher than walkway employee miss-stepped down onto. Employee stepped down to the right and backwards, causing employee's right upper back to contact with something on #5 Hoist Motor causing bruise on upper back.

Employee was standing in the walkway of the roof bolter preparing to bolt in the #2 heading. A rock 69" x 21" x 0-8" thick fell from the roof and struck EE. EE received lacerations to the left forearm, right hand, and head.

snow and ice conditions on gravel near mine site. Miner was walking and slipped on ice, falling on EE's ankle breaking and dislocating ankle.

Employee slipped on ice in the pit. The employee tried to break the fall and in doing so landed on right elbow. This caused a small fracture in the elbow area requiring surgery.

Employee was climbing on a CAT 980K Loader and missed the top step. As EE slipped, EE went to catch self and hit right hand on the cab and heard a pop.

The employee sustained a fracture and laceration to the middle finger, and a laceration to the ring finger on the left hand, when loosening a 4' clamp. The clamp came off forcefully due to the air pressure remaining in the line.

While lifting 76 pound pump into truck, employee experienced pain in abdomen. Pain worsened over the weekend and CT scan revealed omental infarct and hernia. Placed on restricted duty pending further evaluation.

Employee approached and entered equipment doors at the slope bottom to exit the mine. Employee closed one door and turned to find the other door near them closing. Employee reached out to catch the door. Another employee was already inside the air-lock opened the out-by set of doors to exit the mine.

Employee was re-railing a wrecked shield car loaded with a shield back on the track, once they placed the car on the rails, they let both jacks down and one of the jacks released quick, kicking the jack bar out of the jack they were operating and struck them on the right side of face causing a laceration to the right earlobe requiring sutures and a fracture to the right cheek bone.

The employee was changing the screen on the feeder. The metal plate slipped off the chain and fell on EE's left foot. EE's left foot is bruised and on light duty for a week.

While loading the power screen EE's thumb caught between the railroad tie and the power screen. This resulted in the separation of the tip of EE's thumb.

EE walked behind the truck for setup. During setup, co-worker extended the rear hydraulic bumper striking EE and pinching EE between the bumper and concrete wall. EE did not feel as if had received any major injuries but pain increased when bearing weight on right leg. EE was then transported to a medical facility for further evaluation.

Employee was descending a step ladder at the Secondary Crusher area and lost footing and fell approximately 2' and landed on Left side injuring Left wrist.

Individual was injured trying to move a piece of coal off the back board that measured 56 inches long by 28" wide which struck EE once it hit the chain. This caused it to flip up hitting EE's face causing EE to fall backwards hitting the back of head on the shield.

The helper snubbed the cable of twin boom as operator was pulling into the number 5 entry. The helper went toward the off-operator side without notifying the operator. As the operator turned the machine into the cut, the back of the bolter swung towards the solid rib pinning the helper against the rib causing a fracture.

EE was dumping metal 55 gallon trash can into dumpster. Dumpster height is 32 inches. EE described lifting the trash can up and feeling a pop in right bicep.

A utility crew was assigned to complete rehab work at the 1600 haulage corridor, which entailed removing utility lines. A team of three employees were utilizing a scissor deck with a pipe handler to remove 10" steel pipe. They had removed one pipe section and were starting to disconnect the second pipe when they sustained injuries.

Miner was shoveling loose sand with a standard square shovel when EE strained EE's shoulder.

Miner was dumping a Tilt cart when the cart shifted back into miner's body and miner felt a pinch in miner's back. Miner reported the injury on 1.24.23 but declined medical attention, miner went to the doctor on 1.30.23

Employee was pulling on a plastic pig tail on a pallet of finished product and felt discomfort in right shoulder. Injury treated as a first aid until 2/28/2023 when employee was prescribed physical therapy by the treating physician and given work restrictions.

Employee was working with 4 other employees to start a water well. When the well was started the employee was looking at a flow meter when it failed and popped off the pipe it was mounted on. The flow meter hit employee on the right side of their face causing lacerations on forehead and around right eye. Employee was sutured to close the wound and has an orbital fracture.

Employee stated employee was helping another employee unload oxygen bottes on Unit 4. After they had finished unloading the injured employee stated shoulder started to hurt. On Sept 5th 2023 employee started physical therapy. Being reported per citation #9559714 under protest to avoid any further enforcement action.

Employee turned to walk away from skid steer after talking to operator. When skid steer started to move, left foot of employee was run over. Damage - severe bone bruising, 6 different fractures in EE's toes and crushed nerves. Employee was released on modified duty day of accident. Used crutches and a boot on the left foot.

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING STRING A NEW BELT ON THE SREENING CONVEYOR. EE HAD LEFT HAND ON THE RAIL OF THE CONVEYOR. THE CHAIN THEY WERE USING FLIFFED OFF THE 4X4 BAR AND HIT EE'S HAND. EE RECEIVED A BROKEN INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND FROM THE CHAIN AND 4X4 WOOD BLOCK. EE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM HOSP.

The employee was exiting the dozer and employee's foot was caught in the step. Due to the uneven terrain when employee freed foot, the rock around employee gave out allowing ankle to roll. Employee felt a pop, after X-rays employee was diagnosed with a fibular ankle fracture.

An employee was riding on the passenger side of a rubber tire personnel carrier. The personnel carrier was traveling on the rail/track. The ride slipped off of the track. The passenger employee had right hand on the side and under the carrier. At this time, the passenger employee's right hand got caught between the frame of the ride and the rail.

Employee was shoveling material when they felt their back pop accompanied with pain. Employee was diagnosed with a lumbar spine strain.

In muddy conditions, haul truck operator slid into another haul truck.

Driver stated was at the Transload Yard in Morenci at 1:30 am. While exiting truck from the drivers side, EE was maintaining 3 point of contact. When EE's left foot touched the ground, and EE put weight on it; EE's ankle buckled and gave out. This caused EE to fall backward. When EE put arm out to break the fall upon impact with the ground, EE hurt right wrist.

Miner was operating an overhead crane when the chain hook got caught on the banker rail and the chain hook slid off causing the chain and hook to fly up striking the miner in the hand.

Employee was pushed and as EE stepped back, EE stepped down missing a step, lost EE's balance and fell on EE's right knee sustaining injury to multiple body parts.

Miner was installing bolt on frame of conveyor holding head of bolt with right hand. As miner ran nut to tighten with an impact driver, the washer on the head of the bolt pinched miner's right thumb tip against the conveyor frame causing laceration requiring stitches to close.

Employee was cleaning out around the primary area and stepped on wet material and slipped. Employee landed on their lower back, right side on the last step of stairs.

Employee fractured right leg while helping load equipment onto a low boy trailer. They stepped into a hole where a wood plank was missing. They fell off the trailer and their foot stayed in the hole.

HT Operator experienced rough road injury when the hoist lever was hit accidentally causing shaking of the truck.

Employee was exiting a haul truck and when EE stepped down on uneven ground, EE felt knee pop.

Employee stated they were in the process of pinning belt together. While positioned on knees they pulled the belt back to line the splice up and felt a pain in lower right back. They continued to work until 1/30/23.

I.E. was driving ram car to the miner to get a load and ran over a rock with drive wheel. This caused them to injure their lower back and neck. I.E. has continued to work but received injections for pain on 03/07/2023.

Employee stated they lifted something and pulled their back.

Employee was working on haul truck that was parked. Employee was descending the stairs and their right boot caught the stair tread. The employee lost their balance causing to their left foot to twist in the process. The employee notified the operator on the truck to have them call Mine Control for Emergency Services to be dispatched to location.

Employee was getting into the cab of the crane. Lost EE's grip with the hand on the rail and fell backwards on to the ground. Hitting with EE's right foot first and then landed on EE's back

Employee was working at the portal bench emptying a pump vac station that hold water/mud from the underground portals. The ground became wet with ice and mud from draining the tank. The supporting ground was not well prepped before starting the project and when the employee walked through the mud EE became stuck.

Injured had just finished drilling a hole in the top. The pusher steel became lodged in the drill pot when the steels were lowered. Injured was spinning the drill steel back and forth to free the lodged steel when EE's glove/sleeve got caught by the steel and twisted the arm. Injured received a fracture of the midshaft radius and ulna.

EE was unrolling felt liner and picked one end up to go over the dirt pile. EE felt a twinge in left shoulder. EE returned to work but did seek treatment on 01/07/2023. The x-ray showed no fractures or significant findings. Noted and EE returned without restrictions.

Employee was carrying a rotary airlock plate from outside to the maintenance area in the warehouse to replace seals in the plate. EE slipped on the wet concrete ground causing EE to fall to the ground. The plate slipped out of EE's hands in the process of falling and once EE was on the ground the plate fell on EE's right leg. It had been raining off and on the morning of.

Employee was moving a pallet when EE felt a sharp pain in their shoulder.

EE was removing a front knuckle assembly from pickup truck. When pulling on front knuckle, EE lost grip causing left thumb to get caught between the knuckle & part of truck. EE was referred to company care and treated for pain in forearm, abrasion/pain in thumb. EE placed on modified duty.

Employee was lifting cribbing to set the mill motor in place on a flat bed trailer. When the employee was lifting the cribbing (approximately 100lbs) employee felt knee hyperextended backward resulting in pain. Employee was seen on January 6, 2023 by the orthopedics and was given a cortisone shot.

EE was sliding a Propane cylinder into rack and it caught on a lip jamming EE's shoulder.

Employee fell off of the ladder while climbing down from a wheel loader, missed/slipped a handhold, landed on EE's left leg and broke the ankle and leg.

Employee received contusion of the left hand when pressing the release for the dump lever on their haul truck and felt left hand pain.

Employee was stepping from a concrete pad to a gravel surface, slipped and fell striking their knee on the ground.

EE descending ladder of loader and felt a discomfort in left shoulder. Medical consultation resulted in restricted duty.

Employee stated dropping a piece of underground ventilation tubing and felt a pop in shoulder.

IMPACT AND SOCKET CAME OFF BOLT WHILE RE-TORQUING BOLTS. EE FELL LANDING ON PINKY FINGER OF LEFT HAND. EE RECEIVED SUTURES IN FINGER AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THAT TIME.

EE was walking across flat ground after a rain event and slipped in mud and fell landing on EE's left shoulder. EE was still hurting and went to get checked out and was released to light duty until on 3/20/23 until EE has surgery. EE's job duty has changed, and EE will miss time for recovery making this accident reportable.

Employee was going up the stairs on our dredge. It was cold and icy that day. As the employee was stepping up, employee slipped and fell landing on right hand. Doctor was notified. Several days later, the swelling did not go down. Doctor sent the employee for X-rays. At that time we were notified it was broke. That was on February 3, 2023.

EE struck right knee on a piece of angle iron.

Miner was walking by the bag house and slipped in the wet dust and twisted left ankle when trying to catch self. Weather was cold and wet.

Employee was working on Line 10 for 3 conveyor cutting bolts when a hot bolt fell and burned through the employees pants and into their boot. Employee sustained a full thickness burn to the left foot.

Employee was carrying some mill parts into the mill and their foot slipped. Employee did not fall down, but while attempting to maintain balance their back tightened up and reported a sore back. Employee is currently on restricted duty.

The employee was cutting the top of a cone off. EE's hand slipped and the knife unlocked causing injury to EE's index finger.

An employee was sweeping build up in a roadway and later in the shift moved a gas cylinder. The next day the employee reported pain. 2 days after the date of incident, the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted work duties.

Production Utility was attempting to clear a Mill Feed chute when foreign debris entered Right eye resulting in corneal abrasion

EE was on L side lower step of push arm on a D11. While dismounting, EE rolled right ankle on a rock. EE then fell to the ground. Co-workers advised them to lay on ground and assessed situation. Once they determined employee was ok to sit up they called a supervisor.

While an employee was moving a pump a wire fray on the bull hose poked EE in the finger through the glove. EE reported the incident to management on EE's next shift. On 2/2, EE's day off EE was taken to the clinic, infection had set in, the infection was surgically removed, and EE was given antibiotics. EE was released from the clinic on light duty, and EE returned to work.

Employee was installing an I-beam to tie the revolving frame to the tub base and was using a hammer to tap the I-beam into place. EE struck middle finger of left hand with the hammer and fractured the tip of finger.

Employee was shoveling material when EE felt a pain in EE's lower back.

Injured employee was accessing tanker, when gangway shifted employee stepped through the gap between the gangway and the tanker twisting a knee.

EE was putting away parts in the connex, as EE went to close the door, EE smashed right hand which resulted in the smashing of the right-hand middle finger. EE came inside and immediately reported the incident.

Haul Truck Operator reported back pain from rough loading.

EE was walking around a pallet when EE tripped on the corner of it. EE left ankle started hurting, EE reported it to EE's supervisor. EE said EE thought it would be ok when asked. EE came to work on 1/27/2023 and ankle wasn't any better, EE was instructed to go to urgent care and have it looked at.

Employee was working on removing a belly pan for haul unit in the process of moving out the way of belly pan employee felt pain in their right shoulder.

Employee was holding pin with a pipe wrench. While attempting to hit pin with a hammer, the employee missed and hit pinky finger causing fracture to end of finger and four stitches.

While changing park brake pad on #5 scoop, hydraulic pressure bled off caliper pinching left index and middle fingers between pad and caliper causing laceration to left index and middle finger.

Employee states they hurt their wrist while accessing the stairs to the cab.

Miner was exiting the man basket of the powder rig and accidentally stepped in a hole and twisted ankle causing a severe sprain.

Ee was replacing the "E" cyclone when the wire/cable sling broke, striking the employee's right hand. Seen at a medical center, xrays negative for fracture, diagnosed with a contusion to the right hand, and released with restrictions the site can accommodate.

Individual was moving a drilling rod rack and during this process felt discomfort in their middle to upper back.

Employee was sorting 5 dragline cables. Employee had just started separating cable in the area where there was snow covered approx 6" - 8" of snow.

Employee claims their wrist was hurt when they caught a shovel from a co-worker.

Employee states they hurt their back while carrying piece of plastic pipe.

Experienced pain while using hammer to remove a stuck bolt during maintenance task

Used hammer to jar jammed knife gate free and shoveled sand. Had gradually increasing shoulder pain. Clinic diagnoses shoulder sprain/impingement and placed on restricted duty until follow up.

While loading cable bolt plates on bolter, employee pinched left little finger between a bundle of plates and bolter resulting in fracture of left little finger.

At 8:30 am, a Heavy Equipment Operator who has worked at Sandy Ridge for 8 years with 10 months experience in the mining department was starting a 4-horsepower gasoline powered water pump when EE strained EE's lower back while pulling on the engine starting pull cord.

The employee slipped and fell off of a conveyor belt approximately 5 feet to a concrete floor.

Employee was stepping off of the scale platform on a bulk bagger when the heel of EE's left boot caught the edge causing EE to roll EE's ankle.

Injured was trying to remove the tail roller keeper with a hammer and a pin hammer. The injured swung, missed, and contacted the hand holding the pin hammer. X-rays showed a transverse fracture of the 2nd metacarpal.

Employee had knee pain after getting foot stuck in mud on drill pattern.

Employee was bent over at face to clean out drill cuttings from drill hole using a clan out rod. Tool weight is approximately 5 lbs. Employee felt a pull in their lower back. Improper ergonomics.

Injured employee (IE) completed pre-operation inspection of the truck and proceeded to operate the truck, hauling material. IE shortly after realized right eye was sensitive to light and felt discomfort. IE stopped and notified supervisor. IE was taken to an optometrist where a small foreign object was found and removed from the right eye. No specific event was indentified.

RTD Operator states they hit several potholes in the roadway causing them to suffered back pain.

Rubber Tire Dozer operator states they hurt their back after hitting pot holes in the roadway.

While stepping out of the tool van the employee stepped on a #4 size stone rolling EE's left ankle resulting in a sprained ankle.

Employee (mine supply hauler) was unloading grader tires off west side cage. While unloading the 2nd tire it spun around and pinned employees left leg against cage.

Employee was removing a piece of belting from Belt #11 when they slipped forward striking the frame with their left side. Employee did not fall to the ground. The employee did not wish to seek medical evaluation. On 1/23/23 the employee was still sore and went for evaluation where an x-ray revealed two fractured ribs and bruising. Employee was placed on restricted duty.

Two employees were working on the blending limestone way-feeder, removing pins. One of the employees was pulling pins when the other employee swung a four-pound sledgehammer and smashed left index finger, causing a fracture.

Employee had the top lid raised on the pinner working on the suction. They needed to get under the other lid. Another employee moved the second lid the first lid fell and smashed a thumb causing a fracture.

Employee slipped and fell due to snow on the ground resulting in a distal fibula fracture.

Employee was moving a flanged, 4' HDPE pipe out of the way by hand. As EE moved the piping EE's left middle finger was caught between the 4' HDPE flange and the stationary steel piping.

Employee had feet slip out from under employee in snowy / icy conditions landing on tail bone area

Haul Truck Operator sustained back injury while exiting the truck after prolonged sitting.

Employee was replacing a lid for a chamber in the main dust collector penthouse. Lid was being replaced using overhead crane. Lid needed approximately 2" adjustment to slid into place and when adjustment was made the lid quickly popped into place and employee had finger between lid and frame. Finger was smashed in between lid and frame causing injury to right hand middle finger.

A crew was conducting auger drilling operations. The assistant operator went to retrieve a 4.25" auger from the storage rack and was struck in the left hand when auger shifted in the rack, pinching EE's hand between the moving and a stationary auger. Impact resistant gloves were worn at the time of the injury. The injury was a laceration to the outer left hand requiring 8 sutures.

Miner was working on cleaning out a plugged air slide on the silo. After they finished cleaning the section of air slide, miner was attempting to put the port back on with a hammer. As they swung, they lost footing and struck a finger causing a break.

EE CUTTING ANFO HOSE WITH UTILITY KNIFE AND CUT LEFT FOREARM WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THAT TIME.

EE was dismounting a utility truck bed with the tailgate in the up position. As they stepped onto the step bumper, left foot slipped off the bumper causing them to fall to the ground landing on left side. Following self-care measures, EE was evaluated by a primary care provider on 1/24/23. The left shoulder injury resulted in restricted work activity.

Employee was helping with repair bolting at Henderson Mine. Employee was walking and stepped on a rock approximately 3"w x 3"L x 1 1/2" H causing EE's left ankle to roll. The employee was wearing pull on steel toed muck boots. The area had roughly 1 inch of water in the area. Minimal trip hazards were noted during investigation. Employee suffered a sprain to their left ankle.

Haul truck operator hit a pot hole enroute to in-pit crusher.

The miner was attempting to step over a pile of snow and EE's right foot got caught on the pile of snow causing EE to lose balance and fall on left shoulder.

Employee was descending stairs, misstepped and slid down stairs. Employee hit elbow on stairs

Employee slipped on icy metal after drizzle (light rain) froze in EE's work area. This was a first aid case until the follow up doctor appointment that occurred on 01-24-2023 at which physical therapy was prescribed.

Haul truck operator hit a pothole while traveling to stockpile.

Miner was running for cover from the starting rain storm when EE stepped on the concrete near the flocculent tank. In doing so EE stepped on a small amount of spilled wet flock and slipped. Miner said they felt a pain in lower back.

EE reported on 1/16 that EE hit EE's head on a beam, the EE was wearing a hardhat. Reported as a first aid only. On 1/17 EE requested to be evaluated, because of pain. Diagnosed with a neck strain and released to work with restrictions. EE was released for full duty on 01/21.

Employee was going up the stairs to the scale house office and EE missed EE's step and twisted EE's back.

Employee was moving liners to install on a conveyor belt. Felt a strain in the abdomen. Originally, thought it was a pulled muscle. Had a hernia repaired on 2/17/23. Returned to work on restricted duty on 2/20/23.

Employee had bent over to check a hole depth, when EE stood up EE felt sharp pain in EE's lower back.

IP works a rail load out operator. IP stated while walking EE's SRL stopped EE causing pain in EE's right shoulder.

Employee was loading a cutting edge up onto the back of a truck and it cut their pinky finger.

The EE was cleaning out of the bottom door on the bucket elevator. The top door was held open with a bungee cord, the bungee cord let go and the door closed on their thumb.

Ee was using a box cutter to open a box of crucibles. The guard broke, and the blade cut ee's wrist. Ee was seen at the ER, stitches were required, and ee was released to modified duty site can accommodate.

Stepped down off of ladder and twisted right ankle. Felt a pop. Right ankle sprain.

Employee was lifting up EE's right leg as EE was about to step over a loader rut at the facility. As EE lifted EE's leg in the air EE felt pain in EE's right hip. Employee went to ER on 1/12 for pain. Employee visited the clinic and was given restrictions on 1/13.

EE was removing a thermocouple from the tower using a pipe wrench. The pipe wrench slipped off the thermocouple and pinched left pinky between the pipe wrench and the handrail.

Employee was in the process of changing screens when 5th digit was pinched

Employee lost sight of step and was in a hurry exiting the skid steer. Right shoulder strain.

On Thursday January 12th, an employee was cutting a drag cable from the dragline equipment with a hand torch. The cable was coiled up like a spring with a lot of tension. In the act of cutting the cable, the cable untangled and struck the employee in the thumb.

EE was cleaning EE's windows and mirrors on the HM300-5 articulating truck, when EE started to come back down the steps, EE missed a step causing EE to fall landing on EE's back and shoulder.

While employee was backing under shovel dipper to get loaded, the steering got tight and hard to turn, causing the operator to feel a pop in the left shoulder while trying to steer.

The injury occurred when a large pin dropped from approximately 4 feet and landed on the employees left foot. The employee was in the process of completing the change out of rolls on the finish mill. This resulted in a contusion of the left foot, the employee was placed on restrictions.

Employee reported to supervisor a sore elbow with no explanation before the shift started on 1/11/23. Employee was given light duty. Employee was let go for erratic behavior on 1/15/23. Employee reported on 1/17/23 that elbow was broken. Employee believes it is from jackhammering the night of 1/10/23.

Ee was on site walking from the bus to the break room. Ee slipped on ice and fell, striking knee and shoulder. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a sprain to the right knee, and released to modified duty that site can accommodate.

Employee was walking catwalk on Primary 2 access the ladder at the bottom of the conveyor. As EE crossed a section of catwalk under head pulley of the return belt, EE stepped on a weak section of the catwalk. The weak section of catwalk gave way causing EE's right foot to break through the catwalk. Sprained right ankle; working restricted duty.

Hose for test procedure stretched across walkway. Employee tripped on hose and impacted EE's elbow.

Employee slipped and fell in an area leading to a sampling point. When they fell they hit their head on a metal beam discarded in the area. The impact of the fall caused a cut on their ear. There was a mat in the area that caused the employee to slip when they stepped on it. The area has been cleared and the owner has put down gravel making for a safer path of travel to the sample

Employee stood from a kneeling position and felt EE's knee pop. Later it was determined that EE had torn EE's meniscus.

Employee was installing Doctor Blades on the belt press. While pushing in the lever and pin, employee felt a pinch in left shoulder/back area. Employee is scheduled to be on light duty for 2 weeks. No lost time.

EE was cutting a bolt off with a grinder at the #6 Ball Mill Underflow tub while performing a PM. A piece of the metal fell into the EE's left boot and onto their foot, causing a burn to the outside of their left foot. EE sustained a 2nd degree burn to the left lateral ankle. Their pants were tucked into their boot. EE was issued restrictions.

EE was walking and slipped/tripped/fell onto left knee, fracturing patella constituting MSHA reportability.

Wash Bay employee was pulling some hoses when they slipped on some ice causing them to fall and injure elbow.

Individual was walking around the rod table to turn off a generator. When walking around the end of the rod table they stepped on some uneven gravel and is when they rolled their right ankle.

EE slipped while boarding TD-32 equipment. EE caught self with left arm. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with neck, upper back, left shoulder strain. Released to modified duty that site can accommodate.

Employee was injured on 1/7/23 and was treated via first aid measures until 1/25/23 when they saw a specialist who then placed restrictions on their work. Employee was using a 3/4" ratchet to loosen a tail-pulley nut. The ratchet slipped from the nut and caused the employees arm to jolt resulting in an injury to the shoulder.

Employee was attempting to remove a conveyor screw drive belt guard. Their left foot slipped off a cross beam and lower leg scraped against a piece of grating, resulting in a laceration. Required stitches and restricted duty.

Employee slipped on a plant road. EE did not fall but had discomfort in front & back of EE' left knee when catching balance. EE followed RICE principles. EE was still experiencing pain so EE went to Occupational Medicine on 1/17/23. EE was given no restrictions & told to continue RICE. EE was still experiencing pain and was given restrictions on 2/14/23 at a follow-up appointment.

An employee was clearing the rock box when a lodged rock rolled loose and struck the employee's finger. The employee was diagnosed with a fractured finger and placed on restricted work duties.

Using a battery-powered chainsaw to cut out foam stopping. Cutting upward so EE placed hand underneath and when EE did this, left ring finger entered the clean-out area of the chainsaw, resulting in EE's finger contacting the chain causing a laceration. Had on a cut-resistant glove which got pulled off, wadded up in the chain causing the brake to be applied to stop.

Haul Truck operator dumped out on waste dump when EE hit a pothole while exiting the dump causing EE to bounce in the seat. The operator felt a "jar" in their back.

The employee was bolting, went to lower the basket, smashed hand between the spinner and the railing on the basket.

Rubber tire dozer operator hit rough spot in road causing discomfort in their back.

Employee was climbing stairs when cut their knee.

Employee was using a tool for final drive cover when it slipped pinching their thumb.

Employee was dismounting van when they hit their knee on the seat frame.

The employee stepped out of the excavator, to check the ditch and stepped into a hole, and pulled their back.

EE was using a bandsaw to cut a 350KCmil wire. While cutting outward, the saw caught and snagged the wire, and the saw turned toward the EE. This motion made a minor laceration on the EE's right index finger, resulting in three stitches.

Employee had bent over to seal a tanker truck lid and felt a twinge in their back when they raised up.

Individual was parking a company vehicle overnight in a building and fell on icy parking lot when getting into personal vehicle. Individual went to doctor in morning with pain and was treated for broken ribs.

The injured EE was assisting a Lube Tech to load a drum of used oil. After positioning the drum on a dolly, the drum slid off the forks of the dolly, as the drum was rotating the Lube Tech lost grip and the drum rotated towards the Injured employee. The force of the barrel drum pushed on the left wrist of the injured EE. Two hairline fractures in the wrist.

EE OPERATING SCALER DOWN ROADWAY, HIT POTHOLE IN ROADWAY, BOUNCED IN SCALER AND FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK. EE WENT FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 01/03/2023 AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICED DUTY AT THAT TIME. EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY ON 01/09/2023.

Grader was the last in line with 4 other graders blading snow off of shovel bench. The blade hit a large rock and suddenly stopped the grader, throwing the operator forward, then jerking the operator back. When EE's head jerked back, head hit the handle on the door, causing a cut on the back of EE's head, a brief blackout, which resulted in a concussion and a sore neck.

Employee was prepping to do some concrete work and had to move some rail. During the process, the rail dropped, and EE caught EE's finger between the rail and the track tie causing injury.

Cleaning up a weld with a chipping hammer a piece of slag flew up under the helmet and caused irritation to the eye.

Employee was working on a piece of equipment when the hinged cover fell over pushing the injured employee into the metal bar the cover normally rest on resulting in a laceration that required fourteen stitches.

Employee was bolting when a piece of gob slid off of EE's canopy striking EE on EE's right middle finger resulting in EE having 2 stitches. EE returned to work EE's next shift.

Operating the drill over a period of six months caused an injury on the right palm.

Employee was tramming roof bolter and a stack of roof bolt plates slid off the deck and came in contact with EE's hand causing injury.

When employee reached down to open door to MCC the door handle broke off in employee's hand lacerating the palm of the right hand. The cut to the hand required 2 stitches.

Driller was in the process of loading a 5 foot piece of 3.25 inch Matrix rod from the rod stack to the jaw of the rod handler, when right middle finger was pinched between the rod and handler jaw. Driller immediately pulled hand from between the rod and handler jaw and noted the injury to the right middle finger tip.

Using a cutoff wheel on a handheld grinder. Kicked back and hit left shin resulting in 8 stitches. The guard was on the tool and the employee was wearing all proper PPE's

Employee was getting ready to fill #3 913 scoop with fuel. When employee was pulling the hose around the parked scoop, employee walked into the 16 foot cable bolts that were sticking 13-14 inches off the rear of the scoop, striking mouth on the cable bolts, chipping the right front top tooth. Employee got tooth repaired on March 29th, 2023.

EE was in E-4 feeding the CR1 at approx 10:30 AM. As EE was feeding the CR1, EE lowered the bucket suddenly, causing the machine to jerk back & forth. This left EE with pain in EE's back. EE denied immediate medical attention but was seen by a chiropractor & received 2 months of care totaling $2,850.

Miner hanging 6" HDP airline pipe in the 85-655 development ramp. Caught left ring finger between pipe and cab rail of Young scissor deck USD04 causing laceration requiring sutures and fingertip fracture.

EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING THE ROOF. A PIECE OF SALT FELL ON EE'S SCALING BAR AND EE'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE FACE WALL OF MINE.

Employee was hitting 2 hammers together to remove a stuck bit on a miner. A piece of the hammer chipped and embedded itself into the employee's wrist. The piece of metal was not removed until 2/24/2023 on which date it became reportable.

EE had reached down to pull cable slack. EE felt something pull in EE's right forearm.

struck hand with a hammer while setting clamp in groove

Employee was handloading steel I-beams by hand onto a rail mounted flat car smashing left middle finger. Resulted in a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

Belt was wet when the clamps were installed causing them to slip releasing the belt line causing the injuries.

Employee had a loose cable hanger hook, to hook in EE's nose while examining the roadway resulting in 2 stitches.

While securing a pipe, employee's left pinky was pinched in the pipe holder clamp; employee was not wearing gloves. After the assessment at the hospital, employee received 7 stitches, antibiotics, and pain medication. Employee was released without restrictions upon leaving the hospital.

Miner got a hand smashed in a metal lever mid swing when using a sledge hammer causing a cut to the left hand. Miner received 3 stitches at the local hospital on left hand.

Employee was struck by a rock causing a laceration that required stitches.

Tailings employee stated dust blew into their eyes.

An employee dropped a small piece of AR plate on the side of their knee causing a laceration that required 6 stitches.

Employee was going through a man door when EE tripped and fell on EE's left wrist. EE continued working and went to the doctor on 01/31/2023 and EE said EE has a hair line fracture. EE has not missed a shift of work at EE's regular job.

Employee alleges was closing the gate to the plant and left arm got caught in the gate cutting EE's left arm. EE received 23 stitches.

Employee stated was setting the roof bolter up in #9 entry on #1 section when EE noticed a rock falling. Employee stated tried to move out of the way, but the rock struck EE's left forearm resulting in a laceration. The rock measured 6"Lx2"Wx1/4"thick. The employee received 7 stitches and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

The EE was attempting to get an air slide flowing at the truck load out. As EE was in process of opening a door to check for flow, material spewed out and got in both of EE's eyes. EE went home on EE's own accord a bit later. Once home, EE talked to EE's wife, and decided to go to the Doctor, where EE was prescribed pain medication.

Employee got something in right eye. EE finished the shift and went to the eye doctor and was given medicated eye drops and was released to work.

Miner was bolting the back in 4900-181 stope. A small rock fell and cut miner's chin. Laceration to chin required sutures.

Employee was using cutting tool and got small piece of metal in right eye.

The miner was performing metal work on ramps. While welding overhead hot slag entered miner's boot burning the miner's foot. The employee waited approximately 2 weeks before mentioning that the foot got burned. Once management was notified of the burn employee was told to go directly to H.R and visit Doctor for evaluation.

EE was sandblasting while cleaning dust collectors on Concentrator Line 7 and reportedly got dust in their eye. EE reported incident a day and a half later due to irritated eye & sought medical evaluation resulting in antibiotics ointment for eye.

ASP Field Service Technician splashed with 19% Aqua Ammonia. There was an airlock in line at filter housing restricting flow to pump. Pressure pushed priming plug out and splashed Mono Goggles which pushed up on EE's face. Initial injury was trouble breathing and eye irritation from the Ammonia vapors and some burning on top lip. This all subsided with the introduction of water.

EE was walking from the office and when EE stepped down the steps and turned, EE felt pain in the inside lower part of the left knee. EE did not feel EE needed medical attention until 1/30/23. EE notified HR on 1/27 while EE was on vacation that EE's knee hurt and wanted to see a Dr. when EE got home. Released to full duty but given a brace for the knee at this time.

Miner making rounds collecting samples for the lab. Strained right shoulder lifting elevator doors.

Shutting door on 785 rock truck and caught left index finger in door causing a cut on finger and getting 5 stitches.

Ee driving tractor underground, reports being unable to downshift and slow tractor. Ee reports ribbing the tractor and jamming right wrist into steering wheel. X-rays negative for fracture. Ee released to light duty site can accommodate.

The injured was setting bits on the tail side of the shearer, when a rock fell from jack 14-16 striking EE on the back leaving a laceration on the left lower side of EE's back approximately 10 inches long requiring sutures to close the wound.

First Aid- 4 stitches - Returned to full duty. While attaching a multi tool to a scaling bar, miners hand had slipped and made contact with the blade of the multi tool, causing approx 1" laceration to the thumb of EE's left hand.

Injured employee (IE) was in the process of disconnecting the cam lock for a grout hose. As the IE was uncoupling the hose, the remaining grout in the hose, made contact in the facial area. After the IE removed their safety glasses, IE felt irritation in EE's Left eye. IE's eye was flushed onsite and IE was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

After emptying a bag of Diatomaceous Earth into the tank, employee took off full face respirator an got some in their eyes.

Employee was attempting to walk through mud when foot got stuck and lost balance. Employee fell and put out right arm to catch self, employee continued to work the rest of the shift and worked the following day. Employee went to the doctor, the result was a compression fracture in the right arm.

Employee was walking between equipment and slipped on the ice.

Employee and Co-worker were removing rock off continuous miner. As EE was removing the rock, the rock slipped pinning EE's finger against another rock which resulted in a laceration to a finger on EE's left hand.

On 1/19/2023 A Robo 3 operator got a sample out of a 50 lb bag, then pushed the bag on the belt and made sure it was straight. Operator felt a shift between EE's shoulders/upper back in the process of adjusting the bag. Employee originally reported as an ache and pain. On 2/2/2023 the employee informed management that EE wants to see a chiropractor.

Employee was cutting a rubber hose with a battery-powered, handheld cutoff tool. The wheel caught and kicked the tool back causing the cutoff wheel to cut through the employee's leather work glove and into their left wrist. Resulting injury required 7 sutures.

Miner drove bulldozer over uneven ground, EE felt a pinch in the buttock area. The compression caused bruised tailbone.

Ee was walking through RIL containment area and slipped on resin/ice that was covered with water. Fell and twisted right knee and lower back. Saw doctor on 1/31, diagnosed with strain lower back and tendonitis in right knee. Follow-up on 2/7 resulted in referral to physical therapy making this reportable for treatment.

Ee was assisting with lifting a bearing housing. Bearing lost balance and ee tried to catch it, but lost own balance in the process. EE tried to catch themselves by using hand railing, resulting in strain to shoulder. Was a report only until 5/1/23 when ee started to receive physical therapy for injury - company notified on 5/3/23.

While employee was resetting the hammers on M48 Crusher, the tool that was been used slipped out of their hands impacting EE in the lip.

MINER WAS PRYING A VIBRATORY HOPPER WITH A BAR TO REMOVE ROCKS. MINER WAS STANDING ON A LOOSE MOUND OF DIRT WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING MINER TO LOSE FOOTING. MINER WAS WORKING INSIDE THE CRUSHER HUT STRUCTURE AND TRIED TO STEP THROUGH FRAME ONTO LOOSE MATERIAL AND FELL. MINER STRUCK CHEEK AND CHIN AGAINST THE STRUCTURAL STEEL.

Rainy weather, Mud, stepping off machine and foot rolled on stone spraining and Ankle.

Employee was climbing onto D9 dozer and slipped and fell to the ground. According to medical examination, employee sprained left and right ankles. Will need to follow-up with podiatrist in one week.

While replacing liners in a pump, the employee was using a 5' pry bar. The pry bar slipped causing the employee's right thumb to be pinch between the lining bar and the pump. This caused a laceration.

An object came in contact with the safety on a pneumatic staple gun. Resulting in EE shooting EE's left index finger with a staple. EE was performing regular duties, making wood boxes/crates for flagstone rocks. EE had the staple gun in one hand, the air hose in the other hand when the safety disengaged and fired a staple into EE's left index finger.

Employee was in the West Pit area of the mine, when EE tripped over frozen mud. EE tried to catch self and hit hand on the ground, EE finished the shift and went to the hospital that night, the result was a fractured finger.

While grinding steel with the bench grinder, a piece of the steel broke off, causing the steel to quickly shift up and then down onto employee's hand.

Employee was side bolting on the miner in the 2B section when a small piece of rock (4"x4"x2") fell from the mine roof and struck employee on the left ear, causing a laceration requiring 7 stitches.

EE was walking to drop cable slack in preparing for power move, an electrician was trouble shooting reel on the #2 car, when the electrician pecked on the valve the cable reel engaged as EE was stepping across cable, it came up striking EE on the mouth area causing laceration to lip requiring couple stitches.

Tightening a bolt on the joy stick when the boom came down on the wrench in EE's hand causing a laceration in EE's palm

Ee was using a box cutter to cut a belt. Ee was pushing down on box cutter with both hands, and hand slipped, cutting ee's finger. Seen at ER, laceration to finger given one suture. Released to full duty.

Employee was riding in the back of the mantrip on the way out of the mines. There was a low spot just in by 5C head. EE's cap light caught a plate that was against the mine roof causing EE's head to be pushed back into the back of the mantrip causing a laceration to the back of the head. This required 5 staples.

Employee was walking on the surface crib site to check the pump flow meters and dust got behind EE's contact lens in the right eye. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

While using hand tool, tool contacted face shield causing laceration to mechanic face.

Employee was walking through a curtain and tripped causing self to fall, resulting in a laceration on EE's fifth digit. The laceration required 5 stitches.

A Dozer Operator suffered a hand fracture on 1/13/23 around 9:00 am. As EE was descending from the loader's track pad by holding the handle with this left hand and as EE was stepping down to the lower step with right foot, left foot slipped from the track and they tried to grab the push frame from the dozer, hitting left hand and head on the frame.

Employee was bolting on the 6 South Left Miner. While installing a 12-foot cable bolt, the expander became stuck. The cable bolt bent and pinched EE's right index finger between the bolt and the bolter mast. This caused a laceration that stitches were used to close. Employee did not miss any scheduled work as a result of the injury.

Mechanic was changing brakes on a trailer. When replacing the airbag, the new airbag EE was installing spun around and hit EE in the mouth cracking EE's 4 front teeth.

Employee was doing impoundment inspections and fell off of the snow machine EE was riding. This caused a broken right index finger.

Employee was repairing leaks on baghouse & valve separated from wall and struck EE in the face. EE was driven to ER for medical attention by co-worker.

An employee was injured while shoveling accumulations in the belt entry. EE used the shovel to knock accumulations off the structure. EE's shovel caught a roller and flipped the shovel back at him. The shovel struck EE on the chin, causing a laceration. It required stitches to close the laceration.

Employee was using a bar working on unplugging a pipe. While working, employee's hand struck employee's helmet-mounted earmuffs and knocked hard hat and safety glasses partially off face. At the same time, an employee one floor above had opened an inspection door, and vibration caused ground lime to fall through grate flooring and into the lower employee's eye.

EE was washing screen tower walkways with a 1-1/2" rubber water hose. EE finished washing off plant and disconnected hose from water line 1-1/2" camlock couplers. When removing hose fitting from pipe water sprayed out hitting them in the left eye. EE washed the eye but still felt discomfort, was seen by a panel physician and has an abrasion on the cornea and received prescription.

Crew was working at the Mosaic Ona location. The crew went to take their lunch break, one employee went in to take lunch in the conex. The employee in the conex was attempting to open the window to let air in. As they were trying to slide the window open with their hands the glass broke. As a result, the employee received a laceration to the palm of the right hand.

Employee attempting to get drill unstuck, they placed a bundle of Mickey bolts under the outrigger jack, partner deployed the jack, as pressure from jack was applied bundles metal bands failed resulting in a bolt to contact the employees left gloved hand resulting in lacerations to #2 & 3 fingers sutures were required, full work release given making this medical reportable

A forklift was driving East to West in the Pellet Plant South Truck Aisle when an MMG exiting the doors of the Tool Crib, came into contact with the forklift. Forklift's load backrest hit MMG's nose.

Working on diesel master cylinder and went to grab a hose being fed to them a piece of metal punctured their left hand between thumb and index finger. Employee received 3 stitches.

Employee was breaking up a hardened caustic chunk so that it would fit into a hopper when EE smashed finger against a solid object. This resulted in a fracture to the tip of the pinky finger on the right hand.

The injured worker was preparing new high voltage cables to install connecting lugs. While using a knife to trim the insulating jacket from the cable the injured worker cut EE's left hand when the knife slipped from the cable. Five sutures were used to repair the laceration.

Employee was walking from parking lot to the dry before shift started. Employee hit EE's head on a window mounted A/C unit. We took employee to Workmed where EE received 9 staples.

Picked up rock in roadway. Throwing it into loader bucket that had rocks in. Hand was not clear of stationary rocks in bucket, fingers were between. Lacerated fingers. Gloves were not being worn at the time.

Ee was installing a pin. Pin fell about 18" onto Ee's left hand, causing lacerations to tips of ring and pinky fingers. Laceration to ring finger required 8 stitches to close the wound.

Employee was replacing covers on air slide during a very windy day. Employee felt something hit their eye. Foreign debris was found in eye.

Employee was setting up to perform a vacuum job. The area had a slip hazard from flocculant, so the employees were attempting to clear the area. Employee slipped and attempted to brace self, injuring EE's right wrist. After being examined at via x-ray, employee suffered a fracture.

While repairing a bent mud flap bracket on the HM400 Articulated Truck, the Miner attempted to cut the rubber mud flap away from the tire. The utility knife that the Miner was using slipped and struck the right pointer finger causing a cut that required three stitches to close.

Employee was pulling packing from a pump, got their feet entangled in the stand causing them to fall backwards striking the pump shaft and a H beam.

EE was injured while tending Shuttle Car Cable. EE bent over to grab the cable, at the same time the operator started the machine. The Hydraulic power to the cable reel was on, causing the cable to pull tight. This caused the cable to come up off the mine floor and the cable struck the EE on the chin. The EE sustained a laceration under the lower lip that required stitches.

EE was replacing a pneumatic actuator that controls a knife gate. EE had trouble inserting a pin that links the actuator arm to the knife. The pin became stuck when inserted about halfway. EE tried to rotate the connecting arm to align the pin. When EE rotated the arm, it activated trapping EE's left thumb between the pin and the knife. EE received a cut that required stitches.

Employee was putting a fork back down on the forklift. Once employee pushed the fork back down, the fork struck the tip of employee's right foot jamming the toes.

When installing a roof bolt and plate. The plate spun and cut employee's right middle finger resulting in 3 stitches. Doctor said no restrictions and able to return to work.

Changing coupling with 3/4" drive, while loosening bolts EE strained a muscle in EE's back.

At 1:20 PM, IT WAS REPORTED THAT EMPLOYEE HAD CUT A FINGER FROM WORKING ON A GARAGE DOOR OPENER. EE WAS SETTING THE OPEN AND CLOSE LIMITS ON ROLLERS. IT WAS REPORTED THEY LOST THEIR GRIP AND HAND SLIPPED AND CAUGHT LEFT RING FINGER IN THE CHAIN AND SPROCKET.

IE was hammering a knife valve closed when the hammer deflected off of the valve and struck IE finger causing a fracture. IE never missed a day of work and did not get x-rays until 1/23/2023.

Employee was changing a belt on pump. While placing belt onto sheave they pinched left pinky finger resulting in 2 stiches.

Injured was putting oil in MT-13 Lo-Trac. EE was in the process of cutting a plastic bottle to make a funnel, when EE's razor knife slipped and cut EE's left index finger thru EE's leather work gloves. The cut was not deep, but the injured was on blood thinners and was taken to the hospital to control the bleeding and surgical glue was applied to close the wound.

An owl shift utility worker was struck in the left arm by a piece of draw rock as EE attempted to drill a hole for bolt installation in the #3L crosscut. This resulted in three cuts to the left forearm that required 16 stitches.

Employee drilling a Backstope panel with longhole drill on 1-7-23 when water & grit impacted EE's face resulting in foreign body to left eye. Employee washed it out & did not report it. On 1-9-23 at end of shift EE reported to supervisor due to irritation, seen site medic, referred ophthalmologist to remove foreign body was issued a full work release making this medical reportable.

Electrician was checking voltage on new circuit breaker when it started making a noise and the started arching. When arching occurred there was a large flash causing 2nd degree burns to the electricians right thumb and forefinger. Electrician was treated and released back to work the same day.

The employee stated was cutting the jacket on a cable when the knife slipped and cut hand.

Employee was holding a lug in the left hand and cutting it with a porta band saw in the right hand. The porta band saw slipped and lacerated the left index finger and slightly cut the long finger. Employee received six sutures and was returned to work full duty, no restrictions, no prescriptions.

The employee was taking inventory in Metz Warehouse. The injured stood on a box to gain height. The box gave way, and the EE fell back striking their head on the forklift parked behind them. EE received 8 staples in their head.

An MPC driver attempted to connect EE's 3" off-loading hose to an above-ground tank when it slipped out of EE's hand and came back, hitting the driver in the face.

Blowback of natural gas from kiln ignition

Employee was welding when a spark/slag became airborne and landed in EE's ear. No internal damage found during clinical observation. Employee was given antibiotics as a precautionary measure.

Employee was hanging cable, the cable slipped causing a rope hanger hook to strike EE's nose causing a laceration.

Injured employee was constructing the footing of a stopping at 19 block on the #1 Tailgate section when the employee was contacted by a shuttle car resulting in a bruise to hip. Employee started physical therapy on 1/30/2023. This incident is being reported as a no lost time, medical treatment injury.

While welding under Diester 725 chute, dust came down from top deck which went it to EE's eye. Debris removed by Ophthalmologist.

Lube tech was greasing a 966 front end loader when the grease hose ruptured resulting in a pinhole puncture in the employee's RT index finger and possible injection of an unknown amount of grease into the finger. Was sent to ER for evaluation and treatment to ensure no serious damage and to treat for infection.

Employee was using a pressure washer to clean debris from underneath a truck scale. While doing this, the nozzle slipped, causing an abrasion on the back of the employee's right hand, similar to a burn. Employee sought treatment. The hand was wrapped and employee was given an antibiotic.

While employee was checking fluids on a motor grader, their right foot slipped off a step. Their left hand and left foot maintained their points of contact, but in the course of arresting the fall and regaining balance, their right arm jarred against the top side of the tire, which led to pain in the shoulder joint.

Employee was engaging locking mechanism to secure the raw mill doors when some dirt from area above EE fell behind the upper part of EE's safety glasses frame and entered the employee's left eye.

EE was splitting stone when a piece shattered causing EE to jump back out of the way. When EE landed EE felt discomfort in right hip, upper right leg. EE was not struck by any stone.

Employee was assisting cutting plastic ANFO loading hose to length to replace worn hoses on powder truck. While cutting hose, employee-trainee lost control of knife being used to cut pipe, which caused knife to close onto employee's right middle finger, lacerating the skin at/around the first knuckle.

Field Mechanic using impact wrench to secure wheel to a 774 Caterpillar off-highway truck. The wheel dropped as the mechanic was positioning it causing EE's left middle index finger to be pinched between the wheel and the rim.

The employee ran into a door while trying to go through it hitting EE's face resulting in a chipped tooth.

IE was in HG-13 during the longwall recovery. IE went to grab a compressed air bottle. When IE picked up the compressed air bottle the yellow cap hit IE in the tooth.

IE had been running the bobcat. When IE got off IE could tell the bobcat was hot. IE was going to add fluid to the reservoir. When IE attempted to partially open the cap it popped off and burnt IE's left hand.

Ee was cleaning metal shavings from the lathe machine. While pulling the shavings by hand, some got struck and cut through ee's leather gloves and ee received a laceration to the tip of the right thumb. Seen at ER, sutures required, and ee released to full duty.

Employee has been experiencing shoulder pain for multiple years. The pain has been credited to repetitive over exertion as a roof bolter. Employee began feeling severe pain on 1/31 after preforming normal duties and began to seek medical attention. They worked all schedule work days until they were taken off for shoulder surgery on 4/10/2024

Fuel truck developed an exhaust leak that allowed some fumes to enter the cab. After fueling in between shifts and taking the truck to get more fuel, fueler began to have a headache and became dizzy. Fueler was taken to ER to be checked and truck was shutdown and repaired.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

EE was exiting haultruck and as EE descended using handrails, EE felt pain in left bicep.

Had a threshold change with hearing test.

Ee backfilling. Haul truck bed flipped, EE stopped, called shifter. No injuries. Began to have feelings of anxiety, lost confidence, questioned self. Reported this to NGM 3/9/23. Filed claim for workers' comp, occupational illness, acute stress reaction, accepted on 3/17/23.

Mechanic was diagnosed with tenosynovitis of the wrist flexor.

This employee was a response team member who performed CPR on the coworker who was fatally injured.