Mining Incidents in February 2023

#2 Methane outstation card burnt out while electrical technician was working on it at 7:50 AM. Methane sensor J19 in the 1600' level was reading 0.59% at same time "7:50 AM" when electrical technician was working at #2 methane outstation. The AMS activates an evacuation because the J19 sensor did read methane above 0.5%

A roof fall was found at Crosscut No.33 along the No. 7 beltline in-by survey station 14960. The fall measures 50' long X 20' wide X 9' thick. This fall does not impede travel or ventilation. This fall has been barricaded off.

There was an unplanned roof fall on 5/54 roadway between the road and the belt entry at crosscut 24.

The loop control card went bad on the Page Service Hoist. This is a Friction Hoist.

Main hoist went down with a bad transducer and accumulator.

Two miners were stuck on Cameron elevator from 2:30 a.m. until 3:15 a.m. A relay was replaced and they came to the surface.

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on the Main East at xc 1 between entry 5 and entry 6. The fall measured approximately 30' long, 17' wide and 18' thick.

Fuel delivery line in exhaust shaft became damaged due to unknown reason and separated. Fuel spilled during transfer to underground. Approximately 380 gallons discharged into mine dewatering system.

Elevator lost electrical communication causing elevator to stop. Miner attempted to use descending lever and felt elevator was moving at a slow rate of speed. The supervisor on the ground could not definitively tell it was moving. This ceased operation of the lever and emergency rescue was notified.

The Crabapple elevator was out of service for an extended period of time due to two blown fused in the elevator control panel. It is unknown what caused the fuses to blow, Fuse 11 and fuse 12 was replaced and the elevator was again operational.

While hoisting a mining machine out of the mine, the slope track became damaged which took the CA slope hoist out of service for an extended period of time. There was no damage to the hoist or any other components except the track rail. The rail was replaced in this area.

At 6:50 am on February 20, 2023, the Burner Helper noticed a small flame from the Drive Pier of Kiln 3. The fire was small, so the burner helper was able to control it through a small porthole and get it extinguished in approximately ten minutes.

An unintentional roof fall above the anchorage horizon occurred on the 1st Northeast Mains section in the #6 entry at 22 crosscut.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the SB-4. The fall took place at crosscut 30, in entry 4 and 4-5. The fall measured approximately 20' long, 40 wide and 20' thick.

On first skip of the day, hoist kicked out at the landing. Electricians began troubleshooting. Found E house to be very cold. Found bad converter. Began replacement once evacuation was called.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace the rope and change 2 fittings. The rope was close to meeting retirement criteria. The rope was replaced, fittings changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the No. 1 Section in the No. 7 right crosscut into the No. 8 intersection on the Stowe Submains at crosscut 27 in-by the loading point. The fall measured 25' long by 20' wide by 5' high.

An electrical disturbance caused a partial power outage, which caused ID fans to stop and allowed hot gasses from the precalciner tower to contact solid alternative fuels within the bucket elevator.

An unplanned roof fall above anchorage occurred in the No. 6 entry at spad no. 4929 on the 0010/0020 unit.

An unplanned roof fall occurred above anchorage in the No. 8 Entry inby spad no. 4926 on the 0010/0020 unit.

MSHA Inspector and supervisor were walking weekly route and discovered a reportable roof fall in ESM, 8E, 21XC intersection that impeded the travel route for the weekly. Ventilation was not affected. The roof fall measured approximately 19'x21'x15 feet high. The area was timbered and dangered off and will be rehabbed in the near future.

At approximately 9:58 am on 2/13/12023 a member of management found a broken guide rope on the emergency escape hoist. The mine was evacuated using the secondary escapeway. The broken guide rope was found at the bottom of the shaft.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the No. 1 Section at crosscut 23 in the No. 4 Entry, two crosscuts out-by the loading point. The roof fall measured 6-8 feet thick.

A roof fall was found at approximately 12:20 A.M. in the 216 panel west at spad # 30+50 #7 entry in the primary escapeway. There were no injuries due to the rockfall.

A pre-shift examiner discovered a roof fall on HG-15 entry 2 crosscut 118. The roof fall was approximately 27' long by 27' wide. The primary roof support was 8' bolts with cable bolts installed in the intersection.

Responsible Person (RP) was conducting a pre-shift examination. RP was traveling into 7E - 2E- XC 39+75. When the RP noticed a substantial roof fall above anchorage. RP immediately called management. Management immediately notified MSHA through the 800# and called the local MSHA field office.

The site lost feed power from the electric provider. This rendered the secondary escape hoist inoperable. We evacuated the mine until power was restored.

Two roof falls occurred in the No. 10 entry. The outby fall went from just inby crosscut No. 224 to just inby crosscut No. 226. It measured 160'x 18'x 9'. The inby fall went from just inby crosscut No. 228 to just inby crosscut No. 229. It measured 80'x 18'x 8'. The fall area will not be loaded out and the area has had additional support added.

While routine maintenance was being performed - with no one in the conveyance - the brakes locked up bringing the hoist to a stop. Operators could not immediately reset the brakes and they began troubleshooting. The brakes were able to be released and the conveyance was put back into service.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on SC panel 10. The fall is in the #7 entry at Cross Cut 32. The fall measures approximately 25'L X 19'W X 10" Thick. There are no active workings in this area. The fall will be cleaned up.

Fire coming out of P/C at the mule train of the longwall, immediate response contain the issue to just the P/C.

A roof fall was found at approximately 11:45 A.M. on the 215 Submain West Spad #19+50 #7 entry Primary Escapeway. The time of the fall is unknown. There were no injuries due to the rockfall.

Roof fall occurred on 2/7/2023 on #1 Section in the #3 entry face. It was approximately 12 feet in height consisted of mostly stack rock and mud streaks.

Employee trapped in elevator in the Mill room due to a blown fuse. Elevator company responded to get employee out

While traveling to the dump, the operator of HT304 noticed smoke coming from the truck. Operator hit the emergency stop and the fire suppression. Operator exited the cab and went down the ladder to the ground safely. At this point the truck was actively burning.

Electrical cable for the hoist track limit was damaged while removing equipment in preparation for striping the ventilation shaft.

At approximately 7:45 pm, an employee was in an elevator that came to a quick stop above the balling floor. The elevator repair person was called and was enroute. There were several unsuccessful attempts to reset the system. The power supply was replaced and the attendant exited the elevator at 8:57 pm. Safety Dept. was notified at 8:36 pm and MSHA was notified at 9:11 pm.

Miracle Run Elevator went down at approximately 1:25 PM. The top safety shoe worked loose from the bracket that secures it to the traveling rail. Repairs were made and the elevator was back in service at 7:40 PM.

Roof fall occurred at No. 1 XC underground. The fall was five feet in height. Water was present in the fall area of the roof which may have contributed to the fall.

Employee was mobilizing dozer to work site for following day via haul road. Cause of accident unknown. Employee went over embankment and was found approx. halfway down mountain. Details unknown at this time. Employee found deceased. No eye witnesses.

326 FL Excavator operator tracked over berm into Settling pond

An employee operating a Caterpillar 770 haul truck hauling material to repair the road to the stripping area. As the employee dumped the load the bed contacted overhead powerlines. The employee exited the truck to extinguish a fire. Upon returning to the truck EE reached for the handrail. When EE touched the truck, EE was electrocuted.

Rock in face conveyor, was in the process of drilling and shooting the rock. When moving to load the 5th hole, noticed movement in the rock. Told everyone to clear the pan, rock caught the right foot, amputating all toes on right foot.

Employee attempted to manually roll and lift rock out of haul road. Employee reported to Employer injury after end of shift, employee sent for medical evaluation following morning.

Employee was pushing a rock on the rollers of the chopper when another rock rolled forward smashing their fingers between the two rocks.

While re-bolting a steep area where the screen was bagged, the employee grabbed the pan rack with right hand to help climb onto bolting platform. At that moment, a rock fell through screen striking the right middle finger about half way up the fingernail, resulting in the fingertip being amputated, and a tuft fracture of the distal phalanx.

Operator was attempting to replace drivebelts on a de-energized fan assembly for the dryer dust collection system. EE attempted to roll the belts onto the pulley when EE's left pinky became pinched between the belt and the pulley, severing the tip of that finger.

On February 2, Employee was assisting the unloading of a motor out of a supply car when EE grabbed the rope at the sheave wheel as another employee began operating the winch, 'bumping' the control. After the control was 'bumped', EE yelled stop, & indicated to the other person that a finger was pinched. Resulting as an amputation to the first knuckle of the index finger.

Employees were pulling cable to a floating barge using an airboat, when the corner of the airboat dipped down. This resulted in the airboat continuing to dip until it went fully down placing employees into the pond. Employees were wearing all their PEE, including life jackets. Employee was taken to the hospital for observation.

Injured employee stated that while walking off the bottom area into the mine they slipped off a section of track rail and felt pain in their right calf.

Employees were pulling cable to a floating barge using an airboat, when the corner of the airboat dipped down. This resulted in the airboat continuing to dip until it went fully down placing employees into the pond. Employees were wearing all their PPE, including life jackets. Employee was taken to the hospital for observation.

Mobile equipment operator of a 785D hauler fell through the access ladder approximately 4 1/2 to 5 feet from the platform to the ground while reaching to pick up their backpack and cooler off of the platform.

Working at the Zoom Saws and said back hurt from trying to move the steel blocking that was frozen into the ground

The employee was hammering rock which was removed prior to it entering the vessel chain. A pressure switch (landmine) moved prior to this operation, weighing less than 10 pounds was being put back in place when employee stated employee felt back "pop".

Individual stated was helping change a scoop battery and EE's foot was caught between the scoop battery and charger. Investigation revealed conflicting information regarding the movement of the scoop. Injured stated it moved and operator stated it was stationary. At the time of investigation there was adequate clearance to prevent a caught between incident.

REPORTABLE DUE TO FRACTURE: Employee was using a Hilti drill while bolting in the top to install a belt hanger in the service entry at XC-#79 on the Longwall, when the drill spun and EE lost control of the drill and it struck EE's right-hand ring finger causing a fracture to the finger. (Started losing time on 3/3/2023)

Going up in man-lift and vulcanizer started to slide out they grabbed the vulcanizer and caused laceration to left hand.

IE was struck in foot by a rock during the mining cycle. The rock came over the sloughing plate. IE was taken in for X-rays and they were negative. IE was able to return to work and was waiting for MRI. The MRI was received on April 5th, 2023. MRI showed a minute fracture in the foot and on April 5th was when it became reportable/lost time.

Employee fell exiting a skid steer.

Was watching and helping with blasting, standing on toes of shields. EE could hear rock falling, went to get out of way when EE was hit by a piece of rock on the hard hat. Knocking of hard hat of head. Started looking for hard hat, found and signaled for help. Then continues down face to get more help.

Rock in face conveyor, was in process of drilling and shooting rock. When moving to load the fifth hole, noticed movement in the rock, started to leap over pan, the rock pinned EE against spill tray. Pinning both lower legs against spill tray. Fracturing both legs(lower leg bones) and pelvis.

Employee slipped walking up stairs going into the GR 2 Control Room at the being of shift. Employee rolled right ankle on stairs and felt a pop. Employee was evaluated at Town Clinic. X-ray's showed employee broke right fibula. Employee was placed in walking boot.

Injured employee opened the hatch for a sand box. Once back on platform, the cage caught the box lid. While freeing the cage, the truck moved pulling the gangway down the horizontal track leaving an opening in the handrail. The injured employee fell 12½ feet to the asphalt below suffering a head laceration that required 15 sutures, fractured sternum, ribs, and back.

Ee was getting fuel and coolant put in machine. Walking to hand fueler the radio, slipped and fell on back and shoulder. Seen at ER, diagnosed with lumbar fractures, referred for a spine consult. Ee put off work.

Employee was trying to operate a rail switch. The rail switch was not operating correctly. Employee used a prybar to try and get more leverage to operate the switch. While pushing on the prybar the prybar slipped and the employee fell and hit their knee on the rail. The knee was swollen and bruised.

Employee was using roofbolter to install cable bolt, when bolt came out of pusher the employee reached up and as they did, they inadvertently hit the rotation lever causing the plate to come around hitting their right lower arm causing laceration and fracture.

Lack of communication between assigned plant employee and UWCI employee about equipment lockout and rushing to complete the task of aligning conveyor belt with chain come along. UWCI employee right hand, caught between the chain and conveyor belt roller. laceration to right thumb/palm and commuted fracture of thumb.

The injured employee was sitting between two toolboxes eating lunch. A diesel scoop came up the roadway with a load of belt structure. As the scoop backed up into a crosscut the scoop hit a pothole in the floor and the scoop shifted over and hit the handle of the toolbox. This caused the toolbox to twist around pinning the employee's legs between the two toolboxes.

IE felt a pop in EE's left knee as EE was climbing into EE's locomotive.

A Wagner Equipment Co. field service technician was placing a D11 dozer on jack stands provided by ColoWyo Coal maintenance shop. The tech was positioning stands under the machine using handle. Stand rotated off dolly and pinched finger between handle and belly pan.

Employee was climbing up into haul truck. EE's feet were muddy, and EE slipped. EE landed on EE's shoulder injuring it.

Employee was struck by a chain on EE's lower left leg which resulted in two fractures that required surgical repair.

IP slipped and fell striking lip on the equipment that the IP was working on. IP received 11 stitches.

a johnson mantrip with 2 passengers was coming out from 2 section when a johnson mantrip carrying 1 passenger was going into 1 section. the outgoing mantrip came around a turn and was hit in the left front with the incoming mantrip. this caused the passenger to strike EE's right foot causing a right heel fracture

While pre-shifting 11L miner section, a piece of rock fell from between two roof straps and struck the employee on the back/head and left leg. Employee was initially treated and released with no restrictions, but has since been taken off work for treatment. Employee began missing work days as a result of this incident on 3/6/2023

IE was getting a 4 foot extension to add to the starter steel when the starter steel came out of the hole and hit IE left hand causing a fracture.

A fully trained miner was putting crib under the pan line when EE smashed EE's finger between the pan line and crib. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was busting rock with a sledge hammer when their hand slipped and they hit their finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

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

The employee had moved the ride and went to the Roof Bolter. The ride rolled down a slight grade and pinned the employee between the front of the ride and the roof bolting machine.

An employee slipped from the deck of a track dozer and fell between the track and the push-arm, sustaining fractures to their ribs.

Employee was pumping grease into the idler pump on a continuous miner to insert a shim. While inserting the shim, the grease hose fitting broke causing the hose to become detached. The employee was struck in the side of the face by the pressure released from the fitting.

The employee was working at the new warehouse area near the Rock truck Parkup. Employee was laying a piece of metal down when employee felt a pull in lower back. Employee was taken to the Hospital and treated for a pulled muscle.

Employee was descending the steps from the Raymond Mill. They fell down the last two steps and landed on their knees. Employee suffered a partial ligament tear in their right knee. The injury did not result in any lost time or restricted duty until they went for surgery on 08/23/2023.

During the bolting cycle a rock contacted the miner in the left knee causing ruptured ligaments. The miner was seen at the site medic and referred to an orthopedic provider. Due to the swelling the MRI was not completed and read until 3/15/23. On that date the diagnosis of the ruptured ligaments was determined, and surgery scheduled.

Employee was coming out of the west cut through pit Loaded when the trailer unhooked from the tractor landing on the rear axle jarring the driver. The employee was taken to the hosptital and treated for neck and back pain.

Employee was cleaning out the jaw and they hurt their knee. We did not find out about this until 2/28/23. We are not sure this occurred on site. Workmans comp will investigate this.

The task is performed by the back of the machine climbing on a step to reach and put the bags. Apparently, EE stepped badly on the step, which caused the step to turn causing the fall on the guard of the strap, hitting the right forearm, causing severe pain. Affected area was put on ice and sent to be seen by a doctor.

IE was adjusting the limit switch on the feeder. IE lost balance and fell backwards. IE tried to catch self with arm extended. IE was diagnosed with a navicular scaphoid fracture to the left hand.

100 ton haul truck was preparing to dump when the ground gave way causing the truck to flip over backwards.

While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from the roof striking EE on right ankle causing it to roll over. Resulting in a bruise/strain to the right ankle. Doctor said time off and rest the ankle.

Employee was installing cells in a coal hauler battery, when employee stepped back and tripped backwards, falling to the ground. Employee continued to work until employee was taken off by a medical doctor on 2/27/2023.

I.E. stated that I.E. had drilled the hole for a 12' cable bolt, and when I.E. reached out to grab the steels from the roof, felt a pop in right shoulder as I.E. was lowering the 3 steels.

A fully trained miner was roof bolting when the bolt bent and smashed the miner's finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was walking a belt when the miner twisted a knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Electricians were changing a fuse on the pressure washer. The electrician was at the back of the truck when the wash bay tech got out of the forklift to talk to the electrician. The wash bay tech failed to set the parking brake or to put the bucket down. The forklift freewheeled, pinning the EE between the forklift and the truck.

MECHANIC WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF THE PUSH ARM OF A BULLDOZER, AND PLACED EE'S FOOT ON A SMALL ROCK, AND EE TWISTED EE'S KNEE, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL, TO BE EXAMINED. EE WAS SENT HOME WITHOUT AN MRI. EE RETURNED TO WORK, FOR SEVERAL DAYS, BUT FAILED TO RETURN TODAY, SAYING EE HAD PAIN IN EE'S KNEE. AND WAS GOING TO GET AN MRI ON EE'S KNEE.

IE was adding belt on TG-5. IE was pulling belt over with channel locks. The channel locks slipped off the belt. IE fell backwards catching self with EE's arm extended against the rib. IE was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff in EE's left shoulder and was taken off work on 5/15/2023.

THERE HAD BEEN A SNOW STORM THROUGH THE NIGHT SO A LOADER HAD PUSHED THE TRAVEL WAYS OF THE SURFACE WORK AREAS. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE ROCK PICKING PLATFORM AND STEPPED ON AN ICY SLICK AREA. EE STATES TWISTED LEFT ANKLE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN INJURY.

EE WAS HOLDING A POWDER HOSE WHILE POWDERING A DRILLED HOLE. THE POWDER HOSE GOT PLUGGED UP AND BROKE FREE AND FORCEFULLY EXITED THE HOLE IN THE WALL. THE MOTION OF THE HOSE EXITING THE HOLE OVER EXTENDED EE'S RIGHT SHOULDER.

After hooking the airlines together on two rail cars, the employee opened the air valve. The air lines blew apart and the metal gladhand coupling struck the employee on the right knee. First aid was administered until 3/14/22 when medical treatment began in the form of a needle draining bloody fluid and a physical therapy order from the doctor.

IE was working in the HG-14 bleeder fixing an air pump. IE was lifting on the pump to pull it out of the mud and strained abdomen. On 4/26/2023 IE was taken off work and is diagnosed with a hernia.

THE EE CLIMBED INTO A SHIELD WAITING FOR THE SHEARER TO PASS. WHEN THE SHEARER PASSED, THE EE CLIMBED OUT OF THE SHIELD, STEPPING ON THE NEXT SHIELD THAT HAD JUST PULLED, THE FLIPPER ON THE SHIELD TIP HAD NOT YET SWUNG OUT INTO POSITION. THE FACE SLOUGHED OUT ACROSS THE PANLINE AND BRETBY TROUGH, MATERIAL STRUCK EE IN LEFT LOWER LEG.

The employee was tightening a screen on the crushing plant. When they pulled on a bar that tightens the screen, they felt a pull in their back and tingles in their toes.

A fully trained miner was pulling shields when a rock came down and hit their foot. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was emptying a mop bucket in sink and strained EE's back. Was seen at medics and referred to ED where EE was again referred to Occ Health. Occ Health apt on 2/28/203 restrictions were issued and taken off work.

EE went to number 6 dust seal to attempt to clear it out due to it being clogged. Within 30 seconds or so of beating the chute dust broke loose causing it to start flowing freely. Before EE had time to react, a small hole above EE's head allowed dust to get on EE.

IE was putting rocks on a catwalk when EE caught EE's fingers between the rock and the catwalk.

A contract employee was building a concrete block stopping in Unit 1. The stopping was approximately 75% complete when EE decided to install cap wedges to secure it against the roof. As EE was preforming this process, the top portion of the wall fell over, striking EE on both legs and lower torso.

EE was walking down #4 entry to get a roll of fly pad. EE bent over to pick up the fly pad, draw rock fell hitting EE in head and back & knocking EE into the muddy floor. Rock measured 12" wide x 24" long X 11/2" thick, EE was taken to hospital and found to have no broken bones but was taken off work until seen by specialist

EE was in the process of switching out pieces of equipment. As EE was walking from loader over to Dozer, EE slipped on snow and fell backwards.

Employee suffered facial injury after hitting part of shovel dipper bucket.

Employee was riding in the back of a man trip, hit a bump in the travel way causing EE to hit EE's head on the mine roof, which caused EE's hard hat to be pushed down against EE's nose. This resulted in a fracture and a deviated septum. EE had surgery on 3/2/2023 to repair the septum, which was EE's first day of missing work.

Pole was laying on side of berm. Pole was scotched. Turned auger and accidently hit pole. Pole rolled down hill and hit employee who sustained a leg injury.

Employee was removing guarding at the 3 West Belt Drive area to prepare for cleaning/maintenance in the area. As EE was removing the guarding & setting it aside, EE stepped on a small belt alignment roller & felt pain in left foot. Finished shift & sought treatment 2 days later & began missing work. No rules or regulations were violated. Employee has training/experience.

Parts were being hauled with a low boy trailer. Employee was moving in to start unbinding the parts and noticed a chain hanging down from trailer. As the trailer was being lowered to the ground, employee moved in to remove chain and the trailer lowered onto EE's right toes.

Cutting the tailgate out, was headed toward the headgate, getting ready to turn around to cut snake out when a slab of rock came over the spill tray hitting the left leg.

Miner dropped a piece of steel on finger.

Employee was loading a leg jack onto the flex pan on a dolly. A come-a-long was being used to remove the jack from the scoop when the jack fell from the scoop bill, striking the employee in the lower right leg. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Miner was in the process of adjusting rigging to move a section of a stationary conveyor when a suspended bracket on the conveyor fell on EE's right hand.

While removing an Omega Block wall, a block fell striking EE in the head, back and leg. No medical treatment was pursued at that time. EE has been working since the accident and did not seek any medical treatment until 06/26/2023. 06/26/2023 was EE's first missed work day.

Employee had finished setting bits on #1 cm 6322 and was picking up unused buckets of bits off c/m and felt sharp pain in left shoulder. EE didn't cease work or miss any time until 6-6-23 when EE had surgery to repair the left shoulder and was taken off work then.

Our employee is a truck driver. Employee had mud on boots and slipped on the ground and fell while stepping down out of truck. Employee fractured wrist.

The main reason for the accident was medical, the employee had a stroke after EE stepped off the excavator. The operator stepped off on a pile of hammered rock which was difficult to walk on which resulted when EE fell EE had cuts and bruises.

IE was changing a collapsed tube in the last open crosscut. IE let the tube strap loose letting the tube lower. IE was standing underneath the tube and got hit in the back of the neck. IE was diagnosed with a strained/sore neck.

A contractor truck driver (O1) was fueling a haul truck at the Mine Services fuel island (Tank #6). O1 stated that while lifting the fuel nozzle up on the truck's catwalk above their head, O1 felt a sharp pain in their shoulder. O1 then contacted Supervisor. O1 was transported to local medical facility for evaluation.

Employee was standing on a steel plate and leaning over to work on conveyer. The steel plate slid out from underneath EE causing EE to fall onto the conveyer.

Employee was changing a V-Belt on under Carriage of the conveyor when EE somehow got EE's "Right Pinky Finger" caught in the area EE was working.

While pulling a spreader out of mainline structure, the spreader got caught between rail and belt causing spreader to stop motion and individual's back to twist causing lower back pain.

Shovel faulted making contact with truck on 02-15-2023 and the employee was seen on 02-16-2023 and did not return to work.

Employee was assisting in flagging off a potential icy area, when employee slipped and fell, landing on right forearm. Employee was taken to the ER, referred to a specialist. Currently ONGOING.

While backing up a cart, the steering knob spun and hit them in the right hand.

Employee was lifting a belt wiper blade and felt a sharp pain in the left side groin. First missed day was 3/1/23.

Employee was holding steel in hand while bolting. Came down with the drill pot and pushed the steel into top of boot causing steel to puncture left foot. Resulted in fracture and stitches.

PULLING VENTILATION TUBES TO THE FACE AND TRIPPED ON UNEVEN FLOOR CONDITIONS STRIKING RIGHT KNEE ON A PIECE OF COAL CAUSING A BRUISE AND PAIN\TENDERNESS

Employee using an airbag to lift the front of a de-railed ore car when the airbag underload popped out from placement area contacting employee knocking EE backwards into a concrete barrier. Seen site medic, referred to the ER, x rays negative, referred to a occupational health provider. EE was issued restrictions for mid back muscle bruising/strain.

Employee was holding up a cable to let a low trac go past when the rear tire of the low trac caught the back of EE's left heal causing EE to go to the doctor where x-rays showed no broken bones just a contusion. The doctor had EE with restrictions and EE is not back to work.

Employee turned while walking and felt a pop in left knee. An MRI reading on 02/22/2024 revealed a torn meniscus and was scheduled for surgery.

Pounding in silt fence and felt tightness in neck afterwards.

Employee alleges EE was climbing up a ladder and the ladder twisted and EE lost EE's balance and fell to the ground.

Employee was changing a gearmotor for the mill trommel. The gearmotor was located on the floor. The employee, along with one other employee, lifted the gearmotor from its mount and moved it out of the way to make room for the new gearmotor to be installed. The next morning, the employee reported lower back pain and was refered to seek medical care.

Employee stated they were scaling down a piece of rock and it hit the canopy and slid off the canopy striking them in the upper part of their body.

Employee was using the striker lighting a torch when it ignited it burned through a hole in employee's glove causing a burn to the index finger.

Employee twisted as employee was pulling fan cable and the overexertion caused a sprain/strain injury to lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

While tasked to fuel pit equipment, the employee crested ramp going to 5 pit when EE lost the front brakes. This caused the truck to descend ramp faster than normal with just the rear brakes working. The employee experience neck pain later in the shift.

Mine Operator locked. The bottom of the conveyor, went underneath, and the conveyor tipped

Employee stated that EE was loading the #1 shuttle car, in the 3rd lift of the #6 entry when a rib rolled out and struck the injured employee on the lower left leg/ankle. This mine was retreat mining at the time the accident occurred.

IE was rib pinning citation area and when they brought the pot up it caught and smashed IE finger.

Employee was cleaning a conveyor belt tunnel below the rock crusher with a skid steer loader when EE hit the top left of the windshield on a partial support beam. The impact caused EE to hit head however EE was unable to say whether their head hit the windshield or the head rest. The employee was written off work for 3 days with concussion-like symptoms.

Employee was pulling cathode slippers, and when stepping forward onto a bar, they slipped, and stumbled onto the grating, landing on their side. They were taken to the ER, given restrictions and referred to their PCP. Employee was released on 02/21/23, but is on their scheduled days off, will update when they return.

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING OTHER CREW MEMBERS PULLING UP 2/0 CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE SLACK, NEXT TO THE POWER CENTER. EMPLOYEE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT CALF, LEG MUSCLE. SPRAINED MUSCLE

A fully trained miner standing by the miner when a rock fell from the top and hit EE. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was barring down a dryer chute, and upon completion stepped down onto a raised platform. The grating on the platform folded and the employee's leg went through the platform. Injuries suffered were bruising of the shin and a hyper extension of the knee. Medical recommended 3 days of rest and a reevaluation before returning to work.

IE was pulling a loop of miner cable out of the road and had a pain above the belly button. IE was diagnosed with a hernia.

The IE bent over to pick one side of a piece of wire mesh. As the IE went to lift it over their head, IE felt a pop in the lower part of their back. IE continued to work until 10/16/2024.

Employee was removing a bolt that was helping secure a scoop bucket to an equipment dolly. As employee was removing the bolt the scoop bucket shifted pinching employee's right index finger between the bolt and bucket. Employee received an avulsion to the finger. Employee was wearing appropriate PPE and has training and experience.

Employee was pulling a top steel out of the hole when EE felt EE's shoulder pop. The employee had EE's shoulder looked at and was put off of work for two shifts returning to work on 02/14/2023.

EMPLOYEE HAD HOOKED SWITCHER AND RAILCAR GLADHANDS TOGETHER. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE OPENED THE BALL VALVE TO APPLY AIR TO THE CAR, THE GLADHANDS BLEW APART. ONE OF THE GLADHANDS STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL THE PAIN GOT WORSE AND WORKMANS COMP. ALLOWED SURGERY. EE HAD NOT BEEN ON LIGHT DUTY AS EE DIDNT FEEL EE NEEDED IT.

Employee was tramming loader on ledge, loader slid and turned onto it's side. Employee suffered minor bruise to face and slight arm pain. EE was checked out at the local E.R. and released with minor injury's.

A maintenance employee was working on Roller Mill parts in the maintenance shop. The employee flipped over a cross member and caught their thumb between the nut on the cross member and the end of the drive shaft sitting nearby. This crushed the employees thumb and caused a severe laceration. The employee was taken to the hospital for treatment and received 9 stitches.

EE experienced a sudden sharp pain in the right knee while walking. No root cause was determined for pain. EE was prescribed self care with no work modifications. As of 05/24/2023, EE was placed on modified duty. That is why we're reporting this now.

Employee was b-bonding the wood on top of the newly built belt wall. Employee had a hand full of b-bond and was slapping it on the wood from a ladder. While doing this, some of the b-bond got behind EE's safety glasses and into EE's right eye.

Employee was driving a semi tractor trailer. Driver started to complain of back back from being jostled around in cab.

Lower back strain. operator had quick body movement reaction due to loader arm making contact with haul truck bed and/or the ore material loaded into bed of truck at a faster rate when loader bucket was emptied. did not request medical review until 2-26-2023

Operator was changing screens on the shaker deck in the morning and felt their back becoming inflamed from their body positioning. Employee was working through the pain operating the haul truck the remainder of the day when they noticed that the pain had become much worse. Was seen at clinic with a lower right back strain and right lumbar radiculopathy.

Employee was shoveling the belt line when EE felt a knot on the groin area and went to a nurse and was treated for a infected lymph node, then was later diagnosed with a hernia and was off work on 03/29/2023.

Employee stated was moving a mandoor, pulled on the mandoor and it fell striking employee in the left ankle.

While installing a roof bolt, employee felt a pop in their left shoulder. They were physically placing the bolt in the hole at the time and their left arm dropped.

Employee Bent over to pick up the tag rope line, slipped, and fell on EE's left side Straining EE's back

EE reported was working in the lab assembling an industrial type shelf. EE placed a shelf to secure it to the structure. The shelving began to teeter. As EE reached to grab the shelf to prevent if from falling, EE injured right shoulder.

Employee was changing a top roller and lost footing, causing employee to fall from the 10 West winch resulting in a sprain/strain injury to lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Injured was running the continuous miner on Unit #2 when injured was struck above the right ear. Upon inspection it appeared to be a piece of carbide. Injured was taken to the ER to have the carbide removed and received 1 suture.

Subject was turning on a generator and slipped on some ice.

Employee was in the process of dumping a muck bucket when left forearm was caught in the counter weight area and pinched.

Employee was changing shuttle car tire. Employee put bar under tire to raise up tire and rim to place on wheel assembly. When employee pulled up on the lifting or pry bar, employee felt a pain in lower back and left groin area.

EE was shoveling coal and felt a sharp pain in their back.

Employees were in the process of draining the South Wash Liquor Tank. Upon turning on the air on the tank, the material (caustic and ore) came out of the top of the tank, contacting two of the workers.

Employee was changing out a screen in the Dock Washroom when the screen snagged the employee's glove and pulled the employee's arm with it, tweaking the employee's right shoulder. When it didn't get better the employee saw a doctor three days later where employee was written out of work. X-rays were taken but nothing was identified.

Walking thru mine outside facilities miner slipped at a zone that has sediments and was wet. EE made a jerky movement that made EE bend EE's left knee falling on that side to the ground. EE finished EE's shift that day, but next day EE went seeking medical attention. Doctor gave a medical leave until 02/13/2023. EE's left knee was swollen.

Miner fell stepping off excavator track

Person slipped in the parking lot when exiting a personal vehicle before shift resulting in a fracture to EE's ankle.

While mucking a miners left hand was caught between the loaded bucket and backhoe. This occurred as the bucket was being lifted and moved. The miner slipped in the mud causing left hand to enter the red zone between the edge of the backhoe hydraulic tank and the swinging muck bucket.

Employees were in the process of draining the South Wash Liquor Tank. Upon turning on the air on the tank, the material (caustic and ore) came out of the top of the workers.

Employee was cutting drip line on the leach pad with a box cutter. The knife slipped and cut EE's lt. Wrist. There was profuse bleeding reported by the co-worker and they helped apply pressure and elevation as they assisted the injured worker to the aid station. Arterial surgery repairs were performed at the emergency hospital.

Employee stated EE was hosing out the bottom of the plant when EE stepped into a hole and fell backwards landing on EE's right shoulder. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work on 5/1/2023. This incident is being reported as a LTA.

employee got struck in the head by air line

Employee was climbing on the back of the miner for a repair and felt something pop in their left knee. They continued to work until they were taken off by a medical doctor on 2/13/2023.

EE was walking to shift change bus at the 5 points queue, Carlin South Area. EE slipped on ice and fell. Seen at ER, diagnosed with pain and contusion to the low back, and released to work. Able to return to full duty as truck driver. Subsequent follow-up on 2/28 resulted in referral to physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

Employee was raising the outby roll of belt that as going to be pulled on next. The inby roll was being pulled, pulled to the end of the spool. There were nails holding the last lap of belt to the spool, allowing the spool to pull forward a couple feet. The nails then pulled out of the wood, allowing the spool/hangers to swing back and strike the employee in the lower left leg.

On 2/4/23 an employee turned on a fan after shutting it off to use the underground phone. Upon starting fan backup some dust came out of the fan where EE felt a foreign body enter right eye. EE flushed eye & didn't report incident to supervisor that shift. 2/5/23, EE's eye was irritated so EE went to physician & had metal flake removed & was given restrictions.

Employee was getting off work in Alumina Shipping. After employee clocked out, employee was walking down the tracks near railcars that were being unloaded and when crossing over tracks when employee slipped and fell. Medical determined that employee had 2 broken ribs.

Drill operator was changing bit when their hand was caught between the drill steel and tensioner box.

Employee was driving the #2 MUT (Mine Utility Truck). At 117 break F-Mains, the employee hit a hole in the mine roadway bouncing EE up off the seat, causing EE to hit head off the roof, jamming their neck. The employee continued to work until 2/8/2023 when EE went to the doctor and was taken off.

Muddy conditions due to weather.

EE states that EE has had pain in EE's back and arms since august. EE has refused medical care on multiple occasions. EE contacted EE's supervisor on 2/3/2023, and requested to be seen for the pain. EE was seen at the urgent care facility on 2/6/2023. Work status report on file - regular work status approved by physician. EE returned to urgent care for follow up 2/16/2023.

EE was walking from the postage machine to the copy machine. EE slipped and tried grabbing the book shelf. EE fell and broke shoulder.

Employee was standing in the doorway of the equipment room talking to a co-worker and EE turned to walk away and when EE took a step, EE heard a pop and felt a burning pain in EE's right foot.

Operator slipped from top step/deck of 980K loader, landing on their back on concrete deck of sand storage area. Suffered injury to their head.

Employee stated they were walking to the shuttle car and their foot got stuck in a hole or mud causing them to fall striking left knee on a rock. They finished the shift then went to the Dr on Sat, they were taken off work on Monday by a specialist for a bruise/contusion

Employee was cleaning a continuous corridor to a vibrator screen, when an approximately 2-inch stone struck employee's right shoulder, causing a bruise.

Employee was roof bolting on the left side of the continuous miner. As EE was drilling a hole for bolt installation, a rock fell out & struck the machine mounted rock deflector & broke into smaller pieces. One of the smaller pieces then hit the rib protector & then struck employee in the back of their lower left leg. No rules or regulations were violated & employee has training.

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

EE was using come along to lift a metal plate to complete repairs on crusher hopper. Chain slipped, and hit EE's knee. Emergency room assessment of injury is bruising to left knee.

The employee was using a Skill Saw to cut plastic sheeting when the saw bounced back and sliced employee's thigh.

Employee was building a block wall (stopping) out of cinder blocks. As EE lifted a block overhead, EE felt pain in their left shoulder. Employee finished the shift but pain became worse. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has experience in task.

Sunny, cold day, light winds, ambient temperature approximately 15 degrees F. Subject slipped and fell while entering a truck. Surface of the ground was packed snow with small gravel sprinkled over it to aid traction. Damage according to physician was fractures to ribs and vertebrae.

While bending over to lift several fly pads to put back on the forks of the Lo-Trac, employee felt severe pain in EE's abdomen, resulting in an umbilical hernia requiring surgery.

Employee was lapping pinner cable on top of the pinner when EE felt a pull in the right shoulder. EE continued to work until 07/12/2023 when EE was taken off of work by the doctor.

IE was pulling off cable on the roof bolter and strained left shoulder. IE was taken off work with a strained shoulder.

When reaching the bottom of 2 shaft, employee pulled the cage gate up to open and felt a pop in arm. Visible bulge in arm.

Employee was unloading a part from the back of a ride when EE went to set the part on the ground EE felt a sharp pain on the top outside edge of EE's left foot resulting in EE going to the doctor the next day. The x-ray showed a fracture to EE's metatarsal bone in EE's foot and EE started missing on 02/02/2023.

Employee was super sucking out 002 outfall. Had hydrate dust in boots and socks from prior shift. When they got in 002 outfall water went over their boots causing lime burns to toes, feet, and legs. Employee did not see the burns until they took their socks off. Employee went to doctor on February 3rd and began missing work on February 4th, began missing work and reportable.

Utilities Employee strained shoulder while moving AC unit. NOTE: On 03/07/2023 the Employee was given an order for physical therapy treatment which Employee started sometime shortly thereafter, at which time this injury changed from a First Aid to a Medical Treatment.

Employee stated EE was picking up a roll of cable and the plastic wrap was under EE's left foot causing the roll of cable to be hard to lift straining in EE's back.

An employee slipped and fell on ice that accumulated in the lower tunnel entrance to the plant building while arriving to work. The employee experienced left knee pain and was sent to the hospital for further evaluation.

Mechanic was putting new belts on shaker conveyor. The shaker shaft is offset and the belt rolled back causing EE's finger to get caught between belt and sheave.

Operator slips on ice at tie line and receives partial tear to left quadricep tendon.

EE slipped and fell as EE turned to close the door to EE's truck and hit EE's head on the ground.

Employee was attempting to drive a sprocket onto the shaft of a chain drive at the head pulley of the tunnel conveyor. As EE struck the sprocket with a sledge hammer, a sliver of metal came off of the sprocket and struck the employee in the right knee.

While welding inside the Stage 5 Cyclone, the employee turned and fell off of the work deck to the one 4 1/2 feet below. The employee suffered a 2.3mm tear in the left shoulder ligament.

Employee was installing bar grating on a steel frame. EE was using a two foot pry bar to slide grating into place. While pushing the pry bar with left hand, EE felt a sharp pain in left bicep. The force from the pushing of the pry bar, caused an internal tear to the lower left bicep of EE's arm.

Injured was raking concrete and felt something odd in the left shoulder. After some physical therapy and a second opinion it was determined that there was a tear in the rotator cuff and surgery would be scheduled for 06/15/2023.

EE was putting down chocks for the van. EE was going to help put cones out, the road was icy, and they slipped and fell, landing on their right arm and shoulder. MRI on 3/1 confirmed rotator cuff tear and distal clavicle fracture.

EE failed to follow company Lock Out Tag Out procedure/policy. EE attempted to place a chain back on a sprocket while the motor side sprocket was energized and in motion, EE caught the right index finger tip in between chain and sprocket.

EE and a co-worker were unloading a roll around new in box tool box out the back of pickup truck. Pulling and lifting the box EE had pain in the right shoulder.

EE had been checking a light on EE's Dozer, EE was attempting to get off the Dozer when EE grabbed the CB Antenna instead of the hand hold, the antenna slid causing EE to lose EE's balance and falling to the ground, EE fell approximately 7'.

Right front wheel fell off the Kubota causing vehicle to stop abruptly resulting in fractured ribs.

Walking on uneven ground and sprained right knee. Diagnostic treatment. Problem reoccurred. Surgery performed to clean out cartilage on Aug. 30th.

Employee was putting a door into an existing wall. After removing the block where the door was to go, the employee began striking the bottom of the wall with a hammer to straighten the bottom row. While striking the wall a block from a remaining top layer worked loose and fell, striking the employee on the left hand.

A truck driver from a trucking co that's a subsidiary of R.W. Sidley was loading sand at RW Sidley's dry plant when the driver tripped on a 2x4 that was partially covered in sand and landed on knee. The incident was not reported until 2/21/23. The mine was notified on 2/27/23 that the driver had sought medical attention and this had become a reportable incident.

Employee filled fuel tank of the crusher and did cleanout behind the tank. The tank swings out for access. EE was pushing the fuel tank back into place but caught EE's hand near the latch. It pinched between the tank and latch. Employee had gloves on but ended up with an open wound on EE's finger. Sent to emergency room to get the finger stitched.

Miner was assisting cleaning tracks on an excavator when EE's sharpshooter struck the rails of the undercarriage and injured EE's shoulder

HT Operator reported rough load injury to back and neck from boulder hitting canopy from dipper.

Employee was lancing bridged material from mill feed hopper. They stepped back from the hopper and felt a pop in left knee and felt a sharp pain. Employee was standing on deck grating and did not step on any spillage.

The employee was entering the warehouse driveway and a truck was in the driveway waiting in line to be loaded. The worker pulled to the left of the truck and made a hard left turn toward the parking area and hit a light pole. The light on the light pole was on at the time of the event. The worker complained of neck and back pain.

Employee was standing between #2 entry and #3 Entry in crosscut. Miner was loading Shuttle Car in Crosscut 2 Left when a rock came out of conveyor of Miner striking EE in lower right leg.

NO ISSUES UNTIL 5/26/23-SURGERY FOR ROTATOR CUFF**LOST TIME** Injury occurred after tripping over a timber while walking backwards when moving a ladder.

Loader Operator reported that they jammed their right shoulder and had limited movement and pain in the right shoulder when raising their arm. They stated in the incident report that they were not sure how it happened and that it could have been from driving the loader and hitting bumps and potholes.

A fitting failed in a valve block causing hose to blow off.

Employee was checking a sump in acid wash area when EE walked a small containment wall and twisted left ankle.

Injured employee was walking on the opposite side of the newly installed refuse belt from a telehandler that was picking up new belt lying on the ground to place on the belt rollers. The belt slid off the forks and side of belt structure bumping the employee enough to cause employee to lose balance in the mud, twisting a knee.

Operator was cleaning up spillage from a conveyor and strained their back while lifting a half full bucket of ore fines.

EE experienced low back pain after spending several hours moving power cable in muddy ground conditions. EE reported to clinic and sent to an occupational medicine facility for evaluation and treatment. EE's restrictions cannot be accommodated. EE is out of work effective 2/15/23.

While employee was performing their pre-shift walk around, they tripped over a handle for a cover on the haul truck deck and landed on their left side against the fire suppression system, bruising their ribs.

Carried coats to plant, set them on a belt crossover. Turned to leave area when right foot caught a small pile of coal fines. Employee fell to the ground (same level) onto their right hip and elbow.

The IW was climbing up a hopper car to release the brake and left foot slipped. IW tried to catch self, with right hand and IW's right foot slipped as well. The employee fell onto the track with lower back and fractured the L2 and L3. When the events occurred it was raining and cold.

Injured was roof bolting on Unit #1 entry 1 when a rock fell from around the hog panel and hit the leg and foot area. Injured received a contusion lateral lower leg, foot and ankle and was placed in a moonboot.

Employee was ascending a ladder placed against a conveyor. The rear leg shifted allowing the conveyor to drop. The sudden movement caused the ladder and employee to fall. Employee fell 4-5 ft suffering an abrasion and muscular bruising and straining to lower left abdomen. Employee was able to walk on own but was taken for Xrays & CT scans which were all negative.

PSES Operator was washing floors with water. There was some flock material on the ground and the operator did not see it slipping and falling injuring EE's right knee and left wrist.

Employee was swinging a sledge hammer to knock the pin out of a track and felt a sharp pain in shoulder. Employee continued to work employee's regular duties and was sent for an MRI. Employee was sent to Ortho 3/15/23 and was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff and placed on light duty. Surgery is scheduled for 4/18/23.

Employee was walking to the portable restroom onsite when employee slipped and fell, breaking leg.

Employee missed a step descending down stairs and reported pain in left knee. Employee was taken to our clinic and treated with first aid and prescribed an MRI. After MRI follow up was referred to an orthopedic DR. After initial visit to orthopedic DR employee was prescribed physical therapy and diagnosed with a sprain and tear of medial meniscus on 2/8/23.

Pulling a rock onto the loader table. The rock slid smashing employees finger between 2 rocks.

EE was getting loaded in a Cat 777 The bucket load of mud caused the truck to shift and at end of shift EE reported a sore back. EE went to medical and was not released to next scheduled shift

Injured and partner were installing tail skirts while a crew was adjusting/setting the remote discharge. The discharge swung and a come-a-long came undone allowing the head roller of the discharge to fall onto the tail landing on the injured arm. Injured received a midshaft humeral break of the left arm.

Injured and partner were installing tail skirts while a crew was adjusting/setting the remote discharge. The discharge swung and a come-a-long came undone allowing the head roller of the discharge to fall onto the tail landing on the injured leg/foot. Injured received a severe contusion to the lower left extremity.

Miner was attempting to pull one pallet onto another and stepped between two slats in the bottom pallet and fell down. When EE fell, EE lost grip on the pallet EE was positioning on top and it fell onto EE's right ankle.

EE walks into the baghouse to see why the auger wasn't working. EE then walks back to the motor and sees the cover where the fan is looked like it had been beaten to death causing the fan not to run due to obstruction. EE was pulling on the belts to get the shaft to turn and that's when the motor kicked on causing EE's hand to get caught in between the pulley and the belt.

Haul Truck operator reported lower back pain from Haul Truck seat and rough roads.

Employee was replacing a bad bottom roller when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left shoulder, EE continued to work until 04/03/2023 when EE went for surgery.

After assisting picking up a slipper, employee stepped on a drain cover, which was loose, causing their foot to fall into the drain, twisting knee. They were taken to the ER, referred to a specialist, and is currently off work. ONGOING.

Injured party was stocking a heading with ground support. EE had picked up 6 rock bolts and tripped while walking. EE's thumb went into the slot in the rock bolt and made contact with the rib causing EE to fall and cause injury to their hand.

The employee exited a vehicle and began walking across a parking area. EE slipped on ice and fell on EE's right leg/ankle. EE was taken to the clinic for X-Rays and was diagnosed with a fracture. The employee was not able to return to work.

The employee was helping unclog a shoot non belt 8. After this was completed the employee stepped onto the walkway. The panel of the walkway gave way and the employee fell to the ground.

Released clamps holding hammer assembly on rock drill. Upon releasing the clamp the hammer assembly slid forward pinning miner's hand against the front of the drill.

EE was walking outside and slipped on a snow packed road, fell and landed on their shoulder causing a dislocation of the left shoulder.

EE was exiting the CV06 Conveyor tunnel and was walking towards the Limestone Dome when EE stepped on a patch of ice and slipped and fell on backside with right elbow striking the ground. Diagnosis: Contusion of right elbow; restricted duty authorized.

Employee was stacking bags of Portland cement and suffered chemical burns on fingertips

EE was training on coloring line #1 as a mixer operator.The EE was maneuvering 50lb chemical bags in position for chemical weigh up per the formulation.The EE was picking up the bags from a chemical pallet that was positioned on the floor and not at waist level. The EE reported lower back pain to OHN.The OHN recommended the employee be seen by the clinic for further evaluation.

EE carrying stone in quarry, slipped and felt pain in back.

EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT ARM WHEN LIFTING ARM ABOVE PARALLEL WITH GROUND WHILE LOADING EXPLOSIVES DURING THE SHIFT. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOLLOWING MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 03.06.2023 AND REMAINS AT THIS TIME.

Employee was using a push broom to sweep floor in building above Meal Bins. Employee felt tightness and pain in lower back.

Employee felt discomfort and noted that the soreness may have resulted at work while mixing pigments (lift/empty 50lb pigment bags into the mixing pot) 12 days prior. Employee informed employer of potential job related discomfort on 2/27 and was seen by the facility nurse, then sent to the clinic. Restrictions are being accommodated and employee returns to the clinic on 3/13.

Employee was shoveling raw material in the reclaimer pit and experienced pain in their back.

Employee was operating loader and hauling materials. They got down at the shop but missed stepped and fell from the steps of the loader. It was a clear morning and no signals of bad weather conditions.

Employee states their knee popped while walking on flat level surface in the tank house.

Injured was driving a tractor hooked to a generator. The feeder was tramming in front of the tractor when it came in contact with the lifeline freeing it from the roof. As the injured moved the lifeline away from the injured, it got wrapped around the neck. Injured received slight hematoma to the neck area.

Ind was rolling mine belt when EE felt a pop in the right shoulder which resulted in a shoulder sprain.

Employee climbed up the ladder of bulk truck to open the wash out valve, while coming down EE twisted left ankle. Employee was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and was put on light duty with a walking boot restriction.

Welder bent down to grab the dutchman plate rigging and stood up fast hitting the top of hardhat into the bottom of the knuckle boom causing the welder to fall back to the ground. After welder stood back up, felt pain in lower back. This did not become MSHA reportable until March 11, 2023.

The employee was working on a light vehicle and was standing on the front bumper/cattle guard. When they went to dismount the vehicle, they slipped causing them the strike their ribs/upper torso against the cattle guard.

Plant Operator was carrying an empty wooden pallet to place on a stack of empty pallets when they lost their grip. The load shifted and the Operator attempted to catch the pallet, dislocating their shoulder.

Employee was putting screens back in the plant. Doing this the employee pinched the end of this finger and received 5 stitches. Accident under review.

Employee was shoveling approximately .5 inches of snow off of sidewalk. As EE turned to throw a scoop of snow to the side, EE felt pain in EE's lower back and dropped to EE's knees. Doctor labeled lower back injury as either a pulled muscle or pinched nerve.

Employee tripped over a lifting eye welded to the crusher doughnut and fell, sustaining injury. NOTE: Shift began on 02/22/2023 at 5:30 PM; incident occurred on 04/23/2023 at 4:30 AM.

Employee had finished washing out and was descending a ladder when EE's right foot slipped off the bottom rung causing EE to drop approximately 16 inches to the platform where EE rolled right ankle when EE landed.

Employee caught hand in pinch point of seat mechanism of forklift while trying to adjust seat. Received cut/crushing injury to left hand ring finger and finger nail.

While holding box-end wrench to help loosen bolt and nut, the impact gun being used by coworker on the bolt spun the wrench out of hand of the victim striking EE's middle finger.

Employee burned their hand on the bottom of a glass coffee carafe.

Miner was shoveling material around the crusher area. After getting home, EE's back became sore and tight.

Employee was loading flexible plastic pipes on back of truck. as EE attempted to step down a pipe rolled over right leg

A haul truck operator was dumping a load at the crusher, and when the operator was lowering the truck bed, it caused a rocking motion which jarred the employee's back. Initially, first aid only. EE put on restrictions on 03/01/2023 making this reportable.

the worker's wrist was pinned when they unbolted a plant part, causing a sprain

Descending stairs inside building while using handrail to go on break and missed step causing employee to fall. Stairs and handrails are in good condition and stair treads are grating therefore the coefficient of traction was not a contributing factor.

EE was removing plywood form material with a pry bar. When pulling down to separate the materials, the bar slipped pinching the tip of the EE's right ring causing a laceration.

The oxygen and acetylene bottles in the rear of the repair truck shifted. As the employee tried to reposition them, the weight shifted causing injury to EE's right little finger and ring finger. EE received 6 sutures is currently on restricted duty.

While pulling on a chain binder with a cheater pipe, the pipe slipped off and the arm of the binder struck the employee's left wrist.

At approximately 5:30 AM. Miner parked in the employee parking lot before work shift started. They plugged in their personal vehicle also lifting their windshield wipers to prevent freezing. They stepped on an uneven surface, approximately ¼ inch or less in height of the paved parking lot, rolled their left ankle resulted in a sprain.

Miner twisted knee while shoveling rock dust from under a conveyor resulting in a strain and work restrictions.

The employee stated that at approx. 9:45am EE pulled into a relief area. The employee got off the truck and took three steps and slipped on snow covered ice falling to the ground. The employee landed on their left front side and felt pain in the chest, ribs, shoulder, bicep, knee all on the left side. Emergency services took the employee to the dispensary for further evaluation.

Employee was walking/looking down at hand-held device and tripped over forks of forklift. EE was evaluated by WVFD and made no claim of injury. On 4/4/2023 EE reported swelling of right knee and pain in left shoulder since the incident date and was seen at the clinic and given restrictions. EE has not yet been released but resigned on 4/4/2023.

Climbing onto loader to work on the engine. Slipped and fell onto left shoulder & left chest.

Employee was walking up the stair when employee felt a pop in right knee. The incident was originally a first aid only, on 6/6/23 the employee was sent for an MRI which showed a tear in the meniscus. Physical therapy was ordered.

EE STEPPING OFF DRILL TO CHANGE A DRILL BIT, STEPPED ON ROCK, RIGHT KNEE POPPED AND FELT PAIN. MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 03.06.2023 EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AND REMAINS ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THIS TIME.

Employee stepped on rock while exiting IT, rolling EE's ankle

Employee was struck in the right elbow by a piece of the carbide steel while standing 4 to 5 feet from the drill rig. The crew were attempting to tighten the casing hammer with the rig's breakout wrench, when a tooth from the jaw broke off and flew the 4 to 5 feet and passed through their long sleeve shirt and entered their inner right elbow, causing a small puncture wound.

Employee was boarding haul truck when a tire on the truck next to them burst hurting their ear drums.

Employee fell while washing out under a silo with a water hose. When the hose was turned on, the pressure made employee take a step backwards and employee tripped, landing on a step and felt pain in lower back.

Employee flushing water through a caustic line was sprayed in the face when they disconnected the hose.

IE was assisting with replacing a concave into the primary crusher. While guiding the concave the IE attempting to push the concave into place and felt a slight pinch in EE's lower back. IE diagnosed with slight lower back strain.

Belt repairs being installed. Employee was cutting a v-shape cut at edge of belt and utility knife slipped, cutting hand.

Technician was entering the cab of a haul truck to connect a computer. The tech did not close the door and a gust of wind slammed the door on the technicians left ankle

Employee was conducting a routine task. Inspecting a belt. They lifted a top cover of the guard to check the tracking. When they grabbed the cover by both sides to place it back on, it slipped from their left hand, smashing a finger between the side guard & the top guard angle iron. Employee was wearing gloves, & it put a hole through the gloves.

Employee was replacing a roller on conveyor. They lost grip of roller and it fell and struck their right hand.

Employee was attempting to close a valve when employee felt a pain in right shoulder

Employee rolled ankle stepping down from concrete pad to dirt. Please note that Employee's shift began on 02/15/2023 at 6:50 PM and the incident occurred on 02/16/2023 at 2:40 AM.

Workers were hoisting scaffold equipment to the 6th level. As the load was approaching, the basket spun and would not fit through the hoist opening. The hoist was stopped and one of the workers grabbed the cable just above the block to straighten it. The other worker accidentally raised the hoist. The worker's pinky finger was crushed in the sheave of the hoist cable.

Employee was moving vibrator from railcar when they had stiffness in their lower back.

While moving 515V tripper employee got foot in pinch point between roller and rail.

Employee was changing blow bars on the portable plant, using a soft faced sledgehammer, when a metal fragment came off the shoe causing a laceration on the anterior of EE's right elbow. EE sought medical attention, first aid was rendered and released to full duty. EE had surgery on March 1, 2023 to remove the metal fragment from EE' arm and is currently working with restrictions.

MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE WORKING TO ROTATE ROTARY VALVE. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO SECURE VALVE BEFORE REMOVING SECURING BOLTS. VALVE SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ARM. EMPLOYEE TAKEN TO CLINIC FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. DR DIAGNOSES: STRAIN TO LEFT BICEPS (S46.212A)

Employee was pushing 100 pound bag into position on palletizer and felt pain in their left forearm above wrist.

The above is the accident date not the date this accident became reportable. Injury became reportable on 2/23/23.

During the process of cleaning up after maintenance work on the Crusher, the employee hoisted a tool bucket over EE's shoulder and then attempted to lift the welder, in order to carry everything out of the Crusher area at one time. The employee felt the pain immediately in their ribcage area.

On 02/14/2023 EE was assisting staging mill liners at #1FM when they felt a strain in right shoulder. Initially EE reported that shoulder was not bothering them badly and choose self treatment. On 2/27/2023 EE reported shoulder was not better and requested medical attention. The doctor placed them on work restrictions and physical therapy to aid recovery.

Miner cleaning dry lime from a silo, unknowingly got dry lime inside their boot, resulting in second degree chemical burns to the miner's left foot, some time later. The miner reported the injury two days after performing the work. They were assessed on site and transferred to a nearby medical facility for further assessment and treatment.

Employee slipped off the bottom step of the excavator, which caused EE to fall face down on the tracks. Employee was fine at the time, but later decided to seek medical attention at the Emergency Room. Employee sustained contusions to the abdomen and bruising to their ribs.

Employee states their knee popped while going up stairs.

Employee lost balance in the mud stepping off the ladder of a Articulated Haul Truck and strained Right Knee.

Miner was using chain come-a-long and while tightening the come-a-long EE's hand struck an adjacent metal frame.

Employee trimming belt, cut hand.

Employee was kneeling to replace a bearing cap. When employee stood up, employee felt a "pop" in knee. Medical examination found a hairpin meniscus tear.

Employee was walking up an access ramp for a construction excavation when they felt a stinging sensation in their leg.

Employee was headed back to the pit after dumping out, when EE hit a pothole in the road which caused pain to be felt in the upper back.

Employee was stepping off barge onto uneven ground, sprained right ankle. Ground has been graded to correct the hazard.

Employee smashed their first digit of the right hand when EE was in the haul truck driver seat and reached over the buddy seat, pulling the passenger door closed.

Removing a rear ram pin from shield when pin came out, the relay bar moved pinching right index finger between the relay bar and dog box resulting in laceration and needing 6 stitches

2 employees were lifting a 13' long section of 6" wide rectangular steel tubing in order to set it onto a dolly. Employee one lost their grip and dropped their end. The other end then pinched employees left middle finger between the edge of the steel and concrete floor causing a nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left middle finger.

Employee was loading tanker truck. It was rainy and wet. Employee slipped and fell on top of the trailer. Employee tried to catch themselves with their hand and strained wrist. Employee did not fall off of truck.

Production Assistant was operating a buggy that was indicating is was overheating. The PA took the buggy to an area where they could put water in radiator, they did not allow vehicle to cool down before opening radiator cap. PA had hot fluid spray on their hand and face causing 2nd deg burns to face.

Injury was not reported until 2/14/23. EE was draining plant at end of day on 2/10 and walked under chute to close valve. While trying to avoid getting wet, stood up hitting head on chute, jamming neck. EE was wearing hard hat at the time.

Raising a silo swing hammer from waist to chest level.

Improper hand/finger placement.

Haul truck operator (E1) used right knee to hold hose/nozzle in place while fueling haul truck. After completing fueling and resuming hauling duties, E1 began to feel pain and noticed swelling in right knee. E1 notified supervisor and was transported to local medical facility for evaluation.

EE was holding counter sunk bolt up in position while using impact to loosen nut, impact caused bolt to turn cutting palm of EE left hand.

Ee was working on retention screen rebuild. EE removed a beam and felt a pinch on EE's right hand. EE went to the lunch room to check EE's finger and noticed a large cut. Seen at clinic, laceration was closed with 10 stitches. Released to restricted duty site can accommodate.

While operating an articulating haul truck, the employee drove through a rut caused by water drainage from recent rains. When the rut was struck, the cab was shaken around. After these events, the employee complained of pain in neck, back, shoulder and knee on the left side of the body. Events did not become occupational injury until medical treatment on 3/2/2023

While walking across the yard at 04:05AM, employee tripped over the forks of a forklift and fell to the ground. Due to low lighting in the area, employee was unable to see the forks sticking up 1-2" from the ground. Employee worked the rest of shift without concern but was later seen at an occupational clinic and was given modified work restrictions.

The miner was working in the bag house. EE was standing on a pallet to hang an empty bag to fill with material. As EE was stepping off the pallet, EE's foot slipped causing injury.

Employee was cleaning the hydrated lime system. They pulled the rubber hose connected to the inductor, and the fitting broke off. The employee fell backward and hurt their lower back. The incident occurred on February 8, 2023; the employee refused medical treatment. Employee decided they wanted to see a physician on February 13, 2023, where modified duties were placed.

Employee was operating a forklift moving used tires to be transported later in the day. When EE was done with the task, EE stated EE hopped off the Forklift twisting right ankle.

Employee was working on line one coal mill drive when they stepped onto uneven ground and twisted their left ankle. The employee stepped through scaffolding in the area and placed their foot on an area where the floor is not even, causing the left ankle to twist. This resulted in a left ankle sprain and work restrictions.

EE was performing maintenance when left thumb was caught between a metal screen cloth and a handrail, sustaining a laceration.

EE was pulling cloth on #5 filter. They bent over and with both hands began to pull cloth. They felt sharp pain in middle of lower back that radiated down to legs preventing them from walking. EE was taken to clinic on 02/05/2023 and was issued restrictions. Taken off work.

Crusher operator fell after EE's feet became entangled in crusher wash down hose. Employee felt a sharp pain and heard a pop in EE's ankle when EE fell.

A belt ripped on an 8x20 screen causing mud to fall through and build up on the tail Polly stopping the conveyor. LOTO was performed. EE started chipping mud off the Polly using a 30-inch pry bar to knock the mud away. EE used EE's right hand to brace self against the frame of the belt and used EE's left to chip. As EE was chipping, EE missed the Polly and hit EE's right thumb.

The employee assisted with maintenance on kiln. The employee then approached a lid to inspect for damage. While doing so, the lid quickly became top-heavy tipping over and landing on employee's left foot resulting in a fracture of metatarsal.

Climbing on the sandbox, above the conveyor cat walk, and standing on the conveyor. No LOTO procedures followed. Miscommunication and the conveyor was turned on while employees was climbing down. EE fell onto the catwalk below, about 2-3 feet.

Miner tripped on hose while climbing into basket of bucket truck causing EE's left knee to become sore. Miner saw a doctor on 4/17/2023 and has been put on light duty by EE's doctor. The miner has been doing EE's regular job duties with no lost time since the time of accident therefore the accident didn't become reportable until 4/17/2023.

Laborer states they were shoveling when their shoulder started hurting.

Heavy Equipment Operator was walking around equipment performing pre-operation inspection while EE slipped on an ice patch, due to winter storm. The miner landed on EE's right side, flaring up an old shoulder condition. The injury was first aid until 02/14 when physical therapy was prescribed.

EE was working on preparing a media batch. Incident occurred when coworker was placing media barrel off the dolly. The barrel slipped while it was getting unloaded. EE at the time was guiding the barrel of dolly and the slipped barrel crushed EE's finger between another barrel.

The employee was exiting an 80 ton crane while holding onto the provided handrails. The employee planted their right foot on the top platform just outside the cab and started to bring the left leg to the step when the right foot slipped causing them to lose their footing. The employee maintained a grip on the left cab handrail which prevented them from further falling to the ground

EE CUTTING A SAPLING WITH HAND TRIMMERS WHEN A BRANCH BROKE OFF AND MOVED UP UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND STRUCK EE IN RIGHT EYE. EE WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION. THE LIMB LACERATED THE CORNEA, THE EE WAS GIVEN AN ANTIBIOTIC EYE DROP AND CONTACT LENS FOR PROTECTION WHILE HEALING AND WAS RELEASED BACK TO FULL DUTY WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.

Injured was unloading structure rollers from the scoop bucket when the rollers moved and smashed the middle finger against the side of the scoop bucket. Injured received 4 sutures.

Employee was helping the mechanic pull the cable off of the bolter when a piece of gob hit them on the arm resulting in them receiving 3 stitches. EE did not miss any work and was back at full duty.

Employee was helping change out a cooler assembly on a crusher oil cooler. A sharp edge on the frame contacted EE's right index finger causing a laceration that required stitches (4). Lack of gloves were a factor.

Employee's hand slipped off wrench while removing screen bolt.

Lone man inside hopper wearing safety glasses directly underneath feeder was changing nuts and bolts. Some fine debris got around glasses (nose corner) when looking up. Worked all day. Went to doctor in evening for irritated eye. Eye drops prescribed after remaining debris removed. Worked each day without restriction as normal. No lost time. Dr. released for full duty.

Employee claims they hurt their back while backing into the shovel.

Miner was cut on forearm by a piece of quartzite.

Employee was doing a welding test for certification. Employee was cutting the test welds on test plate that was secured to table by c-clamps/ On the last tack the metabo they were using jumped back out of left hand and cut left 5th digit. Employee stopped and took off glove and saw the finger had been cut.

Two employees were replacing the broken railroad sign on the tracks. The signs were slid off the pickup and resting on the ground and tailgate. The sign slipped out of the employee's hands (wearing winter gloves). The weight of the sign brought the sign to the upright position which contacted the employee's right ear. The employee suffered an ear laceration.

Swinging 20lb sledge hammer in process of removing bolt. Swung and missed the bolt making contact with right lower leg. Right leg contusion.

Employee was passing bricks in the kiln and a brick fell and hit EE's hand.

The employee caught their foot of the grating while ascending the stairs of the scale house. They fell forward striking the grating with their left knee, right and left hands and chin. They were carrying a bag at the time. The steps and deck are made from steel grip strut grating.

Miner walked out of parts bin and slipped on wet concrete pad. Miner experienced pain in hamstring area several days after the fall. Miner did not report injury to a supervisor until 3/8/23.

Employee was operating a battery scoop in unit #1 section, and ran over a crib block, injuring their lower back.

EE pinched right thumb and index finger between a gate latch and a door at the train tunnel. X-ray revealed a small fracture to the tip of the thumb. EE was referred to ortho and given a full release to return to work.

Employee's finger got smashed while trying to lift a tire. EE stated it was heavy and EE dropped it on their finger.

The injured party parked in a tight parking space/caught tip of right index finger in the truck door smashing the finger nail / EE received two numbing shots to the tip of finger to enable finger nail to be cleaned, then put splint and wrapped.

Chain hook slipped, hitting the worker in the cheek area under eye.

Employee was bending a damaged guard with a hammer when the guard shifted and the employee struck their hand against the edge. This caused a laceration on their right index finger requiring 3 stitches. No restrictions were put in place.

Employee was assisting with a screen change out during wet, rainy conditions during the shift. Employee went home, showered, went to bed, and woke up around 3am with pain in left eye and went to the ER. ER doc removed a small foreign body from EE's eye. Employee followed up with eye doc who returned EE to work.

EE sat down in an office chair while waiting for their radio to be repaired. When they stood up, they felt back pain.

Injured employee was walking along the right side of roof bolter heading towards the drill boom. About mid-machine, the IE stepped on a slick rock causing EE to lose balance and fall. When the IE struck the mine floor, EE's chin hit a rock causing a laceration just below the lip.

Employee was splashed with PLS solution while taking sample from valve port.

Tripped and fell on grating injuring EE's finger

Service truck driver assigned to work as labor for shift. Moving heavy objects during shift. Employee stated feeling pain when pushing on a cable reel to center it onto the arms of the truck spool holder. Returned to work, week later was seen by physician and referred to physical therapy. No restrictions and a series of physical therapy has began.

Miner entered under a screen. EE hit a frame and EE's hard hat fell off. Bent over to pick up the hard hat and a rock hit EE's head. Went to the hospital and had 6 staples on left side of head. Miner returned to work on 02/20/2023.

installing roof bolt with plate, bending bolt over to bolter head when hand slipped and it sprang back causing a laceration on top of right thumb requiring stitches

A miner was dumping trash dumpsters. The employee followed proper shutdown procedures of the forklift and tried to assist the dumpster by pushing up on the rear. When that didn't work the employee grabbed the dumpster from the side and pulled down, causing the dumpster to tip. The pin that holds the dumpster lid failed, causing the lid to fall on the employee's right hand.

EE was changing a bulb on the R-85 haul truck. There is a rubber grommet around the lens which needed to be removed. EE pulled out EE's pocket knife to cut the rubber. While EE was putting it away EE's pinky was caught in the pivot point of the serrated portion of the blade. This resulted in a cut on the outside of the left hand pinky from the nail around the finger pad.

The employee was holding the pump down with their left hand. while cutting the zip tie off the pump. The razor knife slipped and jabbed left forearm.

The injured employee was checking on equipment that was broken/breaking to see if EE could fix it or what the problem was. EE's finger tips became caught in between some chains and were cut/lacerated above the first knuckles.

While attempting to unplug a feeder, the jackhammer being used broke through material causing the jackhammer to drop and pinch employee's finger.

The employee was drilling a hole for a roof bolt when the drill steel fell out of the roof, bounced off the bolter head and struck the employee in the chin causing a laceration and required sutures

IE was walking down entry 1 on TG-5 when IE felt a pain in calf. IE was given crutches at the hospital and diagnosed with a strained right calf.

A roof bolter operator was operating a roof bolting machine when a piece of rock fell from between the bolt and rib and then struck EE's foot. The company was notified on 3/1/23 that the employee was diagnosed with a fractured left 4th digit toe.

Employee was outside the fab shop driving the sky-trak, moving a container when something went into left eye. Employee wiped eye with hand & flushed eye with eye wash but still felt something in eye. Went to clinic & a small piece of debris was removed and employee was issued a prescription antibiotic.

Quarry Manager operating bulldozer, clearing for muck placement. Contacted old 10' pipe laying in the weeds. Pipe contained beehive. Bees swarmed bulldozer and operator.

Employee was swinging EE canopy when a rock slid off and bounced up striking EE in EE's mouth chipping EE's front tooth resulting in EE having EE's tooth repaired. EE did not miss any work.

EE was assisting hanging roof mesh in our 108 block Rehab area. As EE was pushing the mesh to the mine roof, material fell from the roof and got in the EE's left eye. The EE's eye was cleaned out, and EE received prescription eye drops. EE didn't go seek treatment till 2/20/2023, then became reportable.

Employee was exiting the break room and pushed on the glass portion of the door and the glass broke. Employee received a one-inch laceration on the palm of the left hand.

Employee was prescribed an ointment for an eye injury while using a plasma cutter.

Employee was cleaning up dust and debris on the transfer tower when a wind gust caught the material. They felt material get into eyes and attempted to clean them out. They continued to feel irritation in right eye and reported it to supervision. Employee was treated by an ophthalmologist who cleaned material out of the eye and prescribed prophylactic antibiotic eye drops.

EE was walking around a bag and tripped on the pallet the bag was sitting on, causing EE to fall on the ground and land on EE's right shoulder.

Employee was exposed to arc flash from air arc process, while performing confined space attendant duties. Employees were removing structure holding a CIL screen. Employee had eye pain that evening and returned to work the next morning. Reported to leadman that their eyes hurt from the previous days work. Was taken to doctor and prescribed antibiotic eye drops for infection.

While conducting inspection of a conveyor, they grasped a roller which had a sharp edge causing laceration to their hand which required 5 sutures to close the wound.

I.E. was bolting a crosscut right. Foreign material got in behind the I.E.'s glasses going into their left eye. Material had to be removed by a doctor and eyedrops were prescribed. I.E. has not missed any days of work.

There were high winds at the site. Debris was blown into the left eye of employee. Employee did not have discomfort until around midnight 02/14/2023. Employee was wearing safety glasses at time.

The employee slipped on ice and has a sore knee, possible meniscus injury.

An employee was trouble shooting an air slide that wasn't feeding properly and opened an inspection port to inspect. The material started flowing out slowly and then rapidly, becoming airborne. The employee tried to close the port and was exposed to cement dust. Medical treatment was provided and the employee sustained a scratch to the eye.

IE slipped in the mud at the longwall face and fell on a relay bar. IE was carrying a horizontal pin and EE fractured EE's finger when EE smashed EE's finger between the pin and the relay bar.

Employee was driving a cart and ran over a concrete block. The steering wheel spun striking the employees right hand with the steering knob.

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREEN'S IN MID'S REF, HAD TO CUT RUBBER ON SCREEN WITH RAZOR KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT THE PALM OF EE'S HAND NEAR THE THUMB.

Employee was using a chain hoist to pull (align) the "low-low" belt structure when the chain hoist broke loose from the anchor point and struck EE in the side of the head.

While stowing an A frame ladder mechanic pinched finger

The employee was bolting on the #3 unit in the #9 entry. EE was attempting to connect EE's top steel to EE's bottom steel when a piece of rock hit EE's upper left bicep causing EE to receive sutures

Employee pinched finger between stone causing a laceration.

Injured party was removing drill steel from the jumbo. When pulling back on it, pinched right hand/pinky finger between the steel and bushing on the jumbo, causing a laceration.

working on a MBC reducer, the guard slid off and struck their right shin resulting in a hematoma and slight tibia fracture. doctor said no restrictions just be careful for a while.

Preparing and setting up a vac truck to preform work.

On 2/9/23 Electrical Planner slipped on ice walking around substation repair. No treatment. On 2/24/23 not improving went to doctor and diagnosed as sprain. No improvement and MRI taken with no findings. Another MRI taken 3/8, on 3/16 diagnosed as a muscle tear. Outpatient procedure performed on 3/16 applied brace, released to work and prescribed physical therapy.

Our employee (EE) was in boom lift going from conveyor 1702-1902. Lift operator's hand slipped off joystick, then oper grabbed it again roughly. The jerk in movement of lift caused our EE's head to thrust back & then forward quickly. Our EE felt a twinge in neck, but EE didn't think much about it. On 02/15/2023, the pain had become bad enough that our EE sought medical treatment.

EE pinched right index finger between steel while EE was replacing parts on a crusher. EE continued to work. EE later sought treatment on 3-2-23 in which EE was diagnosed with a fracture & given a finger splint. EE was released back to work.

Employee was helping change cutting edge on skid steer. Employee was holding bolt head with hand when other employee tightened nut with electric impact spinning nut in employee 1's hand cutting EE's finger resulting in 5 stitches.

Employee states something got in their eye while welding.

Re-aligning a pulley at conveyor 57

Employee working underneath equipment removing clutch/brake had small debris fall into eye. Safety glasses was worn at the time.

#3 Hoist House. Hoist man was using a personal hand blender. EE did not unplug tool before cleaning. The blender was activated and cut EE's right thumb and forefinger. Emergency room sutures.

EE was cutting a water coupling straw in half, during this process, EE cut the inside palm of EE's left hand.

Inspecting conveyor belt when EE tripped over a rock and fell.

Employee was working on a 10' 11/2" steel pipe on a table with a vise. The pipe rolled and dropped on the edge of the table crushing employee's left pinky finger. Laceration to left 5th finger.

While exiting the bolter employee cut EE's arm on a roof strap that was hanging off of the bolter receiving 6 stitches.

Employee dropped pry bar and caught on rotary valve which pinned their finger between the pry bar and cyclone flange.

Employee was taking a fire suppression fitting apart when the pipe wrench hit employee in the mouth causing a tooth to be broken. Employee did not miss any work.

Employee was using a prybar to loosen build up material from feeder due to conveyor ripping, EE was using a stabbing motion to release material using prybar and tool shifted hitting pinky finger against guard and Prybar. Employee fractured tip of left 5th digit finger and got sutures.

Employee was entering the cabin of the skid steer when foot slipped off the foot hold, causing right shin to hit the bucket. This caused a laceration that required sutures.

EE was removing a bolt that was welded into place cutting the wells off with an angle grinder to replace a liner, the blade on the angle grinder broke and a piece hit EE on the top of the right forearm.

Employee removing fins from log washer. Bolts were torched off fins. Fins were stuck, so employee tapped fin with hammer. Within 3 taps of hammer, employee noticed blood dripping onto fin. Employee looked & saw arm bleeding. Metal splinter had broken off fin & entered employee's arm. Employee exited log washer & notified supervisor. Employee taken to ER, where splinter was removed.

EE was cutting a seal on a 793 rotochamber. While EE was cutting seal the knife slipped and contacted EE's glove and then into right thumb.

An employee smashed their finger while installing rebar with a 4lb hammer. As the employee swung the hammer EE missed the rebar and EE's finger hit the side of the form board.

IE wiped a metal table off with gloves in preparation to use a magnetic drill. IE's eye began itching so IE removed the gloves and safety glasses and rubbed it. IE's eye was immediately irritated; IE flushed it with eye wash but it persisted. IE went to an eye doctor where a small particle was removed and IE was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.

Miner was troubleshooting reclaimer in preparation for maintenance work. As miner was egressing from reclaimer miner rolled left ankle. Miner was driven to clinic where miner was Dx with a ligament sprain. Miner was given a prescription dose for Ibuprofen. Miner returned to work and has not missed any days at work.

Employee alleges they were grinding some material off of a table and a piece of metal blew into their left eye.

EE was loading bolts in the carousel of a rock bolter. EE received a laceration to the left middle finger when it was pinched between two bolt plates.

Around 5:40 on 2/3, EE was working in a skidsteer near the south system cage. While on the skidsteer they passed by the dust collector fan DC4030. While backing out of the area the DC fan started blowing out the lime in the skidsteer bucket which got in the EE left eye. EE did not report injury on shift. EE left work at 2:30pm and reported to supervisor at 6:23pm.

Employee placed hand between tube and machinery while placing tube. Tube shifted causing finger to be caught between tube and equipment.

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ADJUST LINKAGE IN A BREAKER AND EMPLOYEE WAS ASKED TO RELEASE BUTTON DOWN BUT INSTEAD THEY PUT A FINGER IN THE MECHANISM AND THE PRESSURE OF THE MECHANISM RELEASED CAUSING LACERATION AND BROKEN BONE IN FINGER

Employee was bolting when EE's steel bent and struck EE on the left check. EE finished the shift and went to the doctor later that day with the x-ray showing a hair line fracture of EE's check bone. EE returned to work EE's next shift after seeing the ENT doctor.

Designated parking place had ice and was uneven

EE was helping the roof bolt operators and cut EE's left arm on a roof bolt plate. (5) sutures were required to close the wound. EE returned to work on 2/3/23 with no restrictions.

Employee was bending a roof strap that was broken off, back and forth to get it to snap off, sharp end of strap went thru their glove causing a laceration resulting in eight stitches, no lost time.

Unsecured materials in an enclosed trailer.

Injury to tip of left pinky finger while attempting to mount a motor.

Employee was manually pushing a longwall shield out as the tip jack started to leak down, they put their hand down on handrail and rock rolled off canopy striking right ring finger resulting in laceration requiring sutures.

An employee was working from the platform of a scissor deck installing pipe hanger brackets. As they were adjusting the length of the metal bracket by spinning it off an expansion shell when it fell out of the hole. The employee attempted to push themselves away from the falling bracket. The bracket struck the top of their hand, piercing their glove.

Employee was walking in the #5 entry of 3rd East Mains between XC 6-7 when foot slipped and EE fell to the ground. As EE fell to the ground, EE reached out with left hand to catch the fall, resulting in an injury to EE's left thumb. X-rays indicated a fractured thumb.

Individual (non-miner) was working on Loader (980m) when EE turned around and headed back to the truck. Individual lost balance and collapsed. EE was transported to the Medical Center and was treated for factors resulting from stress, anxiety, severe dehydration and low iron. No other factors were contributing for this Illness.

EE reported left elbow soreness, EE attributed pain from repetitive motion when changing grate bar on pallet cars. Began PT for left tennis elbow.

EE became ill, nauseas and light headed, while operating a diesel powered scoop in the face. EE finished the shift. The next day EE returned and worked EE's shift, stating EE still felt nauseas. 2-days after incident, before coming to work, EE went to doctor and was diagnosed with CO poisoning. The EE self-terminated EE's employment the same day.

Standard Threshold shift notification

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Employee reported left wrist/hand pain to company Safety & Health on Feb 21st, after experiencing pain/discomfort/loss in mobility over the past months. Employee was immediately given a medical appointment and was diagnosed with mild carpal tunnel and given a corticosteroid shot in the left wrist.

Miner was working in the 4900-366 ramp and became overheated.

Miner has had an audiometric standard threshold shift in R-ear, pending retest, results won't be available within the 10-day reporting criteria. Miner has been exposed to work noise for 12-years and wears ear plugs for protection. Miner experiences ringing in their ear.

Miner has had an audiometric standard threshold shift in R-ear, pending retest, which results won't be available within the 10-day reporting criteria. Miner stated hobbies as music and guns, and worked with hearing protection directly before the initial test was performed.

EE suffering from Carpal Tunnel

Employee is claiming dust from the quarry is exacerbating an existing condition.

The individual has experienced a MSHA reportable hearing shift/loss in left ear. Test results received Feb. 14, 2023.

Annual hearing tests were performed on 2/14/2023. It was documented that employee's hearing has dropped below the threshold of EE's original baseline. On 2/20/2023, EE was sent to an audiologist to be retested in a clinic setting and the results were the same. EE is being referred to an ENT doctor to ensure the hearing loss is not due to a medical condition.

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Ee working in slurry 1/8-2/9/23, wearing leather boots. Over time, EE developed a rash on EE's feet. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with contact dermatitis. EE was released with restrictions site can accommodate.

The operator was notified on 2/9/2023 that the employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.

EE is suffering from carpel tunnel syndrome

Employee was diagnosed with pnuemoconiosis.

EE DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AND CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 4.3.2023. TREATMENT AND/OR SURGERY IS PENDING AT THIS TIME.

This miner was found unresponsive in the back of a lube truck. 911 and MSHA were immediately notified. Upon further investigation it turns out this was the result of a non work related medical condition.

EE was cleaning tracks on the excavator, when EE finished EE put the shovel back in the turret, lit a cigerette, turned around and believed to have a heart attack. EE was found at approximately 5:10PM, another employee called 911 and started performing CPR until first responders showed up to relieve the other employee.

A Miner was underground for their shift when they started experiencing chest pain and numbness in their arms. Miner was brought to surface immediately and transported to the local hospital by ambulance.

Employee was not feeling well and was experiencing chest pain. Employee was transferred to the local hospital. It was determined that the employee suffered a myocardial infarction.

An EE was standing on a step ladder using a hammer to unchoke an air slide at the Plant. For unknown reasons they slumped over and slid down the ladder landing on their left side. EE was non responsive and workers provided first aid including use of an AED and CPR until EMS arrived and took over. EE was transported to the hospital, did not recover consciousness before they died.

Employee went out before the shift to help mechanic trouble shoot employee's grader. After helping a few minutes employee complained of chest and arm pain. The mechanic brought employee back to the portal area where first aid was given until paramedics arrived.

Our employee had a stroke. The employee flagged down another employee and there were visible signs of an impairment. The employee could not talk straight and has holding left arm. The mine manager had another employee take the stroke victim to the hospital in town, and from there employee was life-flighted from the hospital in town to another hospital that could better help.

Employee found laying on the ground beside work truck, unresponsive. 2nd employee went to the nearest truck with a CB radio, got a hold of the guard shack to get EMT and ambulance. Ambulance transported employee to hospital.

The employee twisted body while kneeling and felt a pop in left knee. EE stated knee didn't feel right after the pop. EE continued to work EE's normal duties hoping it would get better over time. After a few weeks EE stated there was not much improvement. EE was scheduled for an appointment with an orthopedic clinic where EE received a cortisone shot.

Miner has had an audiometric standard threshold shift in R-ear. Miner states they have been exposed to work noise for 41-years and has been exposed to gunfire in the past. Miner wears earplugs.

Quarry employee reports was putting rollers on, bent over, slipped, and twisted their back causing pain to their lower back. Injury was considered a first aid until 2/20/2023 when employee was given a Prescription for 10mg cyclobenzaprine and 20mg prednisone.

Crew was completing a stopping in the intake with a large amount of air. Crew was using mine mortar in between block joints, pieces of mine mortar and small debris went up under employee's safety glasses and into eye. Crew leader flushed the eye out 3 times after the incident.

EE fell in line skiff striking knee against bulkhead.

EE lost balance in line skiff falling and striking shoulder.