Mining Incidents in April 2023

Approximately 06:00am a smolder in the coal storage area was discovered. The smolder was extinguished at 10:53am. No injuries or entrapments.

The 3rd shaft hoist went down due to a blown fuse in the control circuit for the PT. Heat in the room combined with the tight tolerance of the PT fuses was the root cause. The fuse was repaired and the AC unit is also being repaired to prevent reoccurrence. The hoist was back up at approximately at 10:30 P.M. MSHA was notified within time.

An unplanned roof fall took place on Unit #1 at crosscut 57, entry 11, inby the loading point. The fall was approximately 20' long, 18' wide and 8-10' thick. An action plan was submitted for the immediate area and a revision was made to the roof control plan.

Issue with the PHoist PLC causing problems with travel. Error message showed ""E-stop"". Called EVAC of mine while we were troubleshooting to repair.

Switch gear shorted out and caught fire that was being fed by Cat 3512 genset. Fire lasted longer than 30 min so contacted 1-800-746-1553 Immediately reportable accidents, Called field office too. MSHA on site in 20 min. No injuries

Unplanned fire on the property was observed at 8:30pm. Fire dpt was dispatched at 8:30pm. Site personnel confirmed dry tower area/belting was on fire at 9:15pm. Fire was extinguished by local fire dpt around 9:30pm. Hot work activities that occurred on the dry tower area around 7:30pm are believed to be a contributing factor. Last employee left the site around 7:53pm.

There was a significant release of energy at the waste fuels facility resulting in substantial property and equipment damage. The incident occurred in the unloading tank area of the waste fuels building. A portion of the area was under maintenance activities at the time of the event. No injuries or entrapments.

Main Drive Control for main hoist motor is malfunctioning causing it to shudder at times during operation. This issue does not cause a safety malfunction but mechanism is not operating properly so we have locked the unit out until this is repaired.

North track limit switch failed.

Smoker in coal seam in s/w corner of mine. Bottom of A-Seam coal on the backfill 4 bench.

Two employees reported that they were stuck in the pre-heat tower elevator between the 4th and 5th floor. RICO elevator tech released both employees on the ground level at 2151pm. No injuries or illness were reported.

Employee was ridding elevator to top of silo to take measurements. The elevator braking system locked up causing the elevator to become stuck. RICO elevator arrived and released the elevator allowing the employee to exit the elevator at 0159am with no injuries.

A roof fall occurred on # 5 unit in the # 2 entry from crosscuts 17-19. The fall will not be loaded out. The # 5 unit moved two panels outby to a new panel.

At 1907 (7:07pm) on Tuesday night, a Lakehead employee became entrapped in the Step 3 Fines Crusher elevator. After unsuccessful attempts to reset the elevator, MEI was contacted to make repairs to restore safe operation of the elevator. MSHA was notified at 1928 (7:28pm) of the entrapment and the employee was freed at 2034 (8:34pm). There were no injuries.

A grass fire started along the railroad tracks, west of the mine pit. Firefighting personnel contained the fire within the 30-minute time frame, but total extinguishment took over 30 minutes.

The top in front of the end tailgate shield and in the immediate tailgate entry of the 11RT longwall section fell and restricted the airflow below the required minimum quantities. MSHA's hotline was called and a modification was approved to mine with low air flow.

While being loaded with muck from the 3944-119, haul truck 101 was parked in the 3950-215 cab first. As loader 94 was placing a bucket of material into the truck's bed, a fall of ground occurred 15.5x16x11 releasing material onto the bed/articulation of the haul truck. The operator could exit the cab, evaluate the condition of the back and find a safe path out of the 215 drift.

We believe the conveyor belt was hit by lightening causing the belt to catch fire.

One person was entrapped due to a tripped governor slack rope switch fault located on the Sparta elevator. The employee was entrapped for approximately 52 minutes. The mechanics shortened the governor rope and elevator was in service 1 hour and 58 minutes after original fault occurrence. No employees were injured. No other part 50 criteria apply.

Around 2pm a CSX freight train caused fires in the surrounding areas along the tracks due to a locked up wheel. Around 6:10pm the fires made their way to mine property. No injuries or major damage occurred on mine property but the brush fire burned semi controlled for longer than 30 minutes. MSHA was called at 6:34pm.

A fire broke out on the K1 burner floor coal system when a spark ignited a wooden shed that had accumulated coal.

Smoldering coal at the toe of the south west A1/2 bench. High winds and spontaneous combustion started the smoldering coal.

Management was made aware at approximately 9:10 a.m. on 4/12/2023 that there was coal on fire in # 3 storage silo. MSHA was notified at 9:39 a.m. The fire was determined to be out on 4/13/2023 and the K Order was modified by the MSHA inspector. An update was given to the 800 number on 4/13/2023 @ 1:45 p.m.

Tires in the tire station of K1 Preheat Tower caught on fire.

The auxiliary cage in the service shaft was removed and a maintenance inspection took place on the cage. Several items were repaired. Being that this unit is the 2nd conveyance coming into and out of the mine, all personnel were removed from the mine. The cage was prepared and placed back in service on Friday, April 14, 2023.

PCS team recognized a temperature rise in the CM1 system. Rupture disks were then displaced.

An unintentional non-injury roof fall that measured 12' long, 19' wide and 6 to 14' high was isolated to the #4 entry at the active pillar line. Additional support measures in the form of jacks and beams and rope bolts were installed out by the roof fall to support the area.

The overwind switch for the emergency Hoist was not working in the down travel position.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the 2A belt line between cross cut #37 and 38. It was determined through investigation that the area had deteriorated over time due to the age of the mine.

A hydraulic hose fitting failed on the Chippy hoist braking system. The hydraulic braking system lost pressure and the brakes set. The hoist was not operational.

An idle Dozer was found to be on fire at 5:45 PM, crews tried to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful. Since it was not being operated at the time and no one was near the machine and the fire damage was extensive, an indication as to what started the fire can not be determined at this time.

4 contractors were entrapped in the preheat elevator at 2:20pm MSHA called at 2:50pm. Miners rescued at 5:15pm entrapment of 4 contractors - investigation ongoing

On 4-4-23 an employee called out the employee's supervisor that employee's loader was on fire & that the employee had used the 5lb. extinguisher & set off the suppression system, left & shut off stope ventilation, could not confirm fire was out, MSHA 1-800 number was called at 4:15 am informing them of the Incident.

The elevator attendant in Mill 6 was operating the elevator and had dropped a crew off on the 7th floor and was coming back down when due to loss of power the elevator stopped between the 5th and 4th floor. This elevator is well ventilated, we had clear communications, and no time did the operator feel distressed. No injuries or property damage associated to this event.

A roof fall was discovered at 9-27 on the haulage. The fall was cleaned and re-supported.

2 miners were stuck in the tower elevator when a safety switch became loose allowing the circuit to open which stopped the car

A miner was looking down inside the Jaw to guide the operator of the rock hammer down onto the rock that was stuck. The rock breaker slipped off of the rock causing it to strike the right hand of the miner in between the back of the jaw crusher and the hammer while guiding the hammer into place. A severe hand injury occurred resulting in the loss of 3 fingers.

The employee used their right hand to wipe clean the underside of the trough, in doing so the employee's middle finger proceeded to enter through the hole and contact the rotating screw conveyor.

EE was tightening a nut on the a frame of a haul truck with a high torque gun, when the torque gun came of the nut and struck EE's finger between the gun and the truck frame.

Utilizing a forklift around rail flat, one fork was inadvertently under a 1"" lip of the flat. The uninjured employee applied lift to the forklift at the same time the injured employee reached across the forks. The fork under the lip slipped off springing upwards, contacting the employee in the chin causing a laceration and a broken mandible.

Employee stated that EE was tramming the D9 dozer when the park brake inadvertently became engaged causing EE to jolt EE's back. The employee completed shift and as EE stepped onto the mantrip, EE stated EE felt pain in lower back. The employee was taken to the ER and determined EE had a strain. The machine was inspected, and no deficiencies were found.

Employee stated was riding a mantrip when the coupler came off and derailed the mantrip. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA.

Employee caught finger between the top belt structure and bedrail fracturing the right index finger.

Employee was installing bottom rollers alone and when EE lifted the roller to place it in the hanger, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's back.

The operator was drilling a hole through steel to affix a grease line. The drill bit bound up while drilling and spun the drill body striking the operator on the left side of the face causing a bruise. The physician checked for concussion symptoms, none found, and removed the operator from work to prevent a concussion while the operator was in a vulnerable state from this impact.

While blowing down an air slide, Miner was not wearing proper PPE and material blew back into the Miner's face causing a right eye injury.

Two Employees were working on a small receiving hopper attached to a conveyor. When the employees loosened the bolts to rotate the hopper, the hopper fell to ground, striking one of the employees in the shoulder.

The employee was installing a roof bolt and the bolt came out of the drill chuck near the top. As the employee attempted to get the bolt back into the drill wrench, employee got a finger caught between the wrench resulting in a laceration.

Miner was crossing a small ditch when miner slid on the mud and fell. Causing pain to left knee, left hip, and right shoulder.

FCX technician was operating a hydraulic hand pump to raise the crowd drive motor on a 4100XPC to make room for replacing the crowd belts. FCX technician states the hand pump lost pressure and the motor assembly fell. EE had left hand holding the jack screw in position when it fell and the jack screw pinched their left thumb and index finger against the block.

The EE was walking down 3 ML Belt at 3 block. EE stepped on a loose rock felt a pop in their knee. EE finished the shift, and began missing work 4/27/23.

Employee was hammering on a crossover and injured EE's shoulder. Employee was fully released back to work that day. Employee saw another medical provider that put EE off work on 5/9/23.

While shoveling on LW shields, EE put a hand on cable tray to steady self as shields were being moved. Rocks fell out between the shields and landed on top of EE's right hand.

Employee was lifting a shear jack and felt pain in lower back. After going to the doctor, employee was given restrictions and taken off of work on 05/01/2023.

Employee was unhooking a generator trailer and using a tool to release the fifth wheel plate. Tool slipped off fifth wheel plate and employee feel backwards on to the ground hitting their head.

IE was assisting in loading a trash car when a ventilation tube hit their ankle between the trash car and the tube.

A fully trained miner was cutting EE's glove when the knife slipped and cut EE's hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was cutting a dust hose when the knife slipped and cut EE's hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was exposed to concrete mix while shoveling wet mix off of a de-energized beltline. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Operator was attempting to repair a leaking seal on a rotary valve. The operator placed their hand between the chain & the drive sprocket. EE's hand was pulled into the sprocket & crushed between the chain & the sprocket. The incident resulted in a broken thumb & 2 broken fingers in addition to a laceration across EE's entire hand.

Employee was washing a piece of equipment when they stepped in a hole hurting their left knee. They continued to work until the doctor gave them restrictions and they started missing work on 05/10/2023.

While using a hammer smacked the back of left hand with hammer,

Employee was working on a roadway and shoveling concrete material onto the ground. Some dust from the concrete accidentally got into EE's eye causing injury.

Employee was changing out the ATRS T-Bar pin & bushings when the ATRS rolled off striking right thumb resulting in them having surgery and being off of work starting on 04/26/2023.

Cut the back of hand pushing a chip through the opening of the trimmer. EE's glove got too close to the blade and it pulled EE's hand in. Got stitches and is out of work 3-5 weeks per specialist.

Employee was checking the antifreeze in a loader, when employee started to remove the cap the raidiator was still hot and the antifreeze scalded employee's left hand. The employee went to the doctor and was treated for burns.

An EE was operating the Cat skid steer, as EE was backing up, the skid steer and the Dingo IE was operating made contact.

Employee stated that EE and another employee were attempting to install a slide in a rock box when the metal they were moving slipped out of EE's hand and struck EE's knee against the side of the rock box.

EE was picking up an air bolter from 27 block Main West Haulage. The injured lifted the drill and twisted. Felt discomfort in lower back. EE began missing worked on 4/25/23.

Throwing miner cable over and tripped over gob. Fell into rib and caught themselves with their hands. Released to return to work. Began missing work from Dr. note on 4/27/2023.

Employee was on knees shoveling belt when a piece of rock rolled off the rib (13""X13""X3"") and struck employee on the top of shoulder.

The employee was swinging the boom of the roof bolter in when a piece of coal rib broke loose striking the employee in the upper back. The employee received a few scratches to their back and some soreness in their right rib area.

An employee was struck by falling material while loading a face round in the 2896 heading. The employee (E1) was holding the pneumatic ANFO delivery hose and turned toward the face while another employee (E2) was operating the loading controls from the basket of the powder truck. E2 witnessed a falling rock strike E1 in the left shoulder and upper back.

A Driller, in training, was cleaning the windows on the outside of the operator's cab and when Driller was returning into the cab, shut the door slamming left thumb between the door and the door jam.

Operator was using a T-Bar to dislodge material from a head chute when the material gave way the weight of the bar traveled down and the operators thumb was struck between the T-Bar and the head chute causing the operator to suffer a broken thumb.

Employee was bolting on the miner. The drill steels were plugged, while cleaning steels the drill bit fell off. EE bent down to retrieve drill bit, placed right hand on rib door .At the same time the miner began to backup, causing right ring finger to get caught between rib door and rib. EE experienced crushing type injuries to the tip of right ring finger, resulting in sutures.

ee was helping load stone in skid steer, finger got caught between two pieces of stone

EE was inside the primary crusher cleaning out large rocks. EE tweaked back while moving around. EE sustained a strain to the back and pelvis. Medical treatment was sought after.

The employee was lowering a primer assembly into the borehole when EE lost EE's footing and fell to the ground. EE injured EE's left thumb as EE put EE's hand down to break EE's fall. The injury is a severe strain.

EE reports back pain after standing up straight from a bent over position. EE requested over the counter meds on 4/20 but no other care was given. Clinic was notified on 4/24 that EE is off work due to back pain. EE was sent to Urgent Care and given restrictions the area cannot accommodate; EE is off work until further notice.

Stepped off excavator and twisted left foot.

Back pain, went to hospital to get checked by doctor.

A fully trained miner was operating a mantrip when they struck a parked mantrip. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Equipment operator was getting off Komatsu loader. When EE stepped off the ladder, EE twisted the left knee. Due to improper footing.

The EE was helping load supplies on the miner. While on the right side of the machine, laid their hand on the rib door. A piece of material fell from the mine roof and struck EE's right middle finger causing a fracture and laceration. The EE was wearing the appropriate PPE. EE began missing on 4/20/23. Also received 5 stitches.

Employee states that EE was operating a shuttle car. EE dumped at the feeder and as EE was returning to the miner, EE hit a ""bump"" in the roadway causing EE to strike EE's head against the canopy of the car, resulting in pain in EE's neck and back area.

IE was putting a 6 foot roof bolt up when EE's shoulder popped.

EE was assisting loading and shipping belt structure and water line. When the injured raised the end of the water line up on the belt, felt a pain in their right bicep. EE finished the shift and began missing work 4/20/23.

April 19, 2023, Employee was doing maintenance on a Hydraulic ram when the ram slipped when attaching the ram striking the employees left hand causing injury.

Rib rolled out beside of track. Miner was riding personnel carrier with feet on edge of frame. Rib roll caught left foot between rock and frame resulting in a fracture to several metatarsal bones in left foot.

Employee was letting the belt blocks off when the block slipped and hit employee in left shoulder. Employee was seen by the doctor on 04/20/2023 and employee's restrictions keep employee from working.

Employee was lifting a ladder to support PCR on dragline.

Employee reached up through a guard to check belts shortly after the machine turned off. The machine was still in motion and the belts took the employee's fingers through the pulley.

Employee was descaling the #9 press when spicket broke off and EE was contacted with caustic on EE's face and body.

Employee stated EE was in the process of hooking up a winch to pull belt. When EE raised up a highline hook caught EE's ear cutting EE's ear. Employee received 8 stitches in EE's left ear.

A 4-person shot crew was loading a toe shot on a 147-foot highwall when a large rock in the wall failed and fell approximately 25 feet above the floor. The two people operating the loading hose ran, but rock rolled in the same direction as the IP. As the IP ran, IP tripped over the hose, brushed the rock, and fell. IP sprained right shoulder, elbow and damaged three teeth.

Operator of a 777F haul truck drifted into haul road berm, momentum and inertia of truck carried over into an impoundment. Operator sustained minor injuries, but taken to hospital to error on the side of caution and released from hospital after observation.

Employee was in the process of repositioning a drill box, spinning it to get in the 913 scoop bucket. The employee's right ring finger got caught between the chain and the metal of the drill box.

IW placed EE's hand between two sticks of rail. Eq. Operator moved the stick of rail that was being installed, without clearing red zone. Stick of rail being installed slid forward and caught the end of the index finger of the R/ hand causing laceration.

Truck driver tripped over the tarp and fell to the ground hurting hip, foot & wrists.

Employee was installing roof bolts when a rock 2'X 3'X 5"" fell out and struck EE in the right shoulder. The rock then rolled off EE's shoulder and landed on EE's foot. The employee immediately felt pain in the foot and shoulder.

Employee was stepping out of a Company Truck. When the employee placed weight on left leg, left knee started hurting badly.

Mechanic was removing a drain plug from the differential on 599 lube truck. When the plug came loose the wrench came down quickly causing the left pinky of the employee to strike the concrete floor.

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of loose roof rock fell striking EE's back. This resulted in fractured ribs.

An employee was striking a fitting with a 2 lb sledge hammer when EE lost grip of the hammer causing the hammer to travel 6'-8' striking the injured employee in the right side of EE's face. The employee suffered a broken zygomatic arch on the right side of EE's face.

An unplanned inundation occurred when the continuous mining machine intersected abandoned mine workings. Employee was found unconscious outby the tail boom of the continuous miner.

A fully trained miner was jacking a golf cart up when their hand was pinched between the jack bar and the cart. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The injured was assisting in loading DMU parts on a duck bill scoop. The EE took a step backwards, and tripped. At this time EE felt a pop in left knee. EE finished the shift and began missing 4/18/23.

Teammate was attempting to throw a pickup tire mounted on a wheel, approximately 75lbs. onto a flatbed truck. The tire/rim struck the side of the bed forcing the tire back to the ground. The teammate attempted to stop the motion of the tire and push it onto the flatbed when EE felt the pain in their left arm.

Employee was changing socks on a dust collector, during the process excess graphite built up on employees hard hat. While exiting the job, dust broke free from hardhat and entered employees left eye. Safety glasses were worn at the time of accident.

A fully trained miner was tramming a motor when they hit their back on the seat. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While greasing bearings caught RH middle finger between pully and drive belt.

Employee was helping spool out hoses to the bolters on the longwall. There was a lift of cable bolts along the way and the hose got caught on one of the cable bolts. The employee went to release the hose from the cable bolt when the cable bolt accidentally sprang back hitting the employee in the shin area causing injury.

Employee was flagging a shot at around 2:00pm, suddenly the ground gave way and the employee fell in a hole, the right leg outside the hole, the left leg inside the hole, the right knee was at about EE's chest, then EE felt a pop on EE's right knee, EE then called a co-worker to help EE get up.

On 4/14/2023, the employee was walking through the airlock on the unit catching EE's foot, EE fell to the mine floor, landing on EE's left shoulder causing pain. The employee continued to work, started missing work on 8/12/2024.

The injured employee tripped over the cable handler of a loading machine, twisting a knee and striking lower leg against a shuttle car waiting to be loaded. This resulted in a torn ligament and a fracture to the lower leg. It did not involve any compliance issues, job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was stepping on a ladder to place a hooking strap to remove stored mafia blocks, the ladder slipped causing the employee to lose footing. Employee fell forward striking the mafia block, causing an abrasion on left elbow and also a sore midsection.

Employee was closing the lid on a large tool box when the lid fell on to EE's right hand causing a fracture of the little finger and EE was taken off of work.

Employee was retrieving a hanger bearing that EE cut out of a screw and that had fallen on a pile of rock. As employee was climbing, EE slipped and felt a discomfort. EE subsequently felt a bulge in groin area. When EE returned to work on 4/17/23, employee was sent to the doctor.

Employee was helping change out a bad relay bar and the relay bar came free from the come-a-long and struck employee's left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Wind blew foreign matter into employee's left eye.

Employee was using battery powered grease gun to track conveyor belt over, continuous pumping led to a buildup of pressure, grease gun tubing exploded bruising right orbital area above eye.

Team member got out of company truck and had sudden pain going down left leg while standing. Outside conditions at the time were sunny and dry.

The operator was walking in through a personnel door, the wind shifted and slammed the door closed suddenly on the right middle finger causing a fracture to the end of the finger.

Employee was stepping onto a catwalk and lost EE's balance causing EE to fall on EE's right wrist. Employee's first missed day was 4/19/23 when EE was taken off from work.

Injured employee & co-worker were putting a Loading Machine conveyor chain together. Injured employee was holding the connecting link in place while co-worker was driving link in place with a hammer. Co-worker missed with hammer and struck injured employee's right little finger causing a laceration requiring 6 sutures to close. Employee has training & experience.

Walking down belt line beside the monorail and stepped in a hole, felt something pop in right foot. Was taken off work on 04/19/2023

A fully trained miner was installing a roof bolt when EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee was hanging a charger cable, another person pulled on the came cable pulling the employee down to the ground causing left knee to pop. The employee did not start missing work until 05/04/2023

An employee injured right knee while attempting to adjust a guard on a conveyor structure. A guard on the Big Lime 11 Conveyor Belt was needing straightened and the employee used right leg to kick the guard. At that time, employee says employee felt a pop and sting in right knee.

IE bent down and moved the miner cable laying next to the roof bolter tracks. When throwing over the miner cable, IE's lower back began to spasm. IE worked until 4/13/2023 when IE was taken off work and waiting results on MRI.

An inspection door, approximately 29"" x 32"" x1/4"", fell from a screen striking a miner who was positioned on the stairwell below the door's location on the head.

Operator of the machine that wrap pallets with product, was cleaning the machine in the transfer part, using a paint brush EE puts EE's right arm through a space between the roller and the chain that moves the pallet in to position, inadvertently touches a censor which activates the chain, and it goes up puncturing EE's arm, EE manages to get out by touching the censor again.

IE was working on the surface belt and stepped wrong twisting an ankle causing a fracture. Employee finished the shift and worked the next day. IE was scheduled the next 4 days off and went to Dr. on 04/17/2023 and found out they had a fracture.

EE was installing the first row of bolts in entry 3 right on Unit #1, cross cut 37, when a rock fell out from the corner and struck EE's right foot causing a bruise. X-rays were negative. EE began missing work on 4/11/2023.

Miner was dismounting a dozer. Their first foot on the ground landed on a rock and rolled. This resulted in a acute sprain of the right ankle.

The employee stated was in the process of removing oil can from a scoop when EE strained right shoulder. Employee sought medical attention on 4/24/2023 and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA.

Employee shoulder started hurting after lifting a piece of 4"" HDPE pipe.

While hauling stripping equipment, the haul truck driver contacted a dip in the road which caused the seat to bottom out. The driver experienced back pain, and was diagnosed with back spasms.

IE was walking leaving Unit 2 RM 1 and was struck by rock that fell from the roof. Small pieces fell first, then a piece measuring (3'.5"" L x 2'.2"" W x 4' T) struck EE in the hip area. The ER X-rays were negative, and IE was released to work as tolerated. A follow up MRI showed a closed stress fracture of left inferior pubic ramus of the pelvis.

Splitting stone blocks with chisel and maul and piece of stone fell on foot.

Employee was using a slate bar to pry on the cable handler of the miner. The slate bar slipped and caused EE to fall into the cable handler. Employee did not initially miss work. EE went for a check-up on 4/20/2023 and was given a week off, which in turn made it a ""lost time"" accident.

EE was injured when descending a ladder. They misplaced their right foot and only caught the ladder rung with the tip of their boot. This caused their ankle to hyperextend. They felt pain in their right foot and knee. X-rays were negative. Diagnosed with sprain and given 3-days off work. After the 3-days EE still having pain in knee and has an appointment to see doctor.

Employee stepped off an approximately two foot ledge and twisted their right knee when they contacted the mine floor.

A fully trained miner was opening a scoop door when the miner's finger was hit by the canopy. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was center bolting the #9 entry in 2 South Right @ 59 crosscut and positioning bolter to install left side stitch bolt. Canvas was hung in entry to ventilate face; employee did not realize EE's proximity to rib. EE's left elbow encountered the rib forcing their left wrist into the controls. Employee was diagnosed with fractured left wrist.

Employee was hanging tie wire and stepped off in a mudhole awkwardly, rolling right ankle. X-rays revealed a fracture in EE's right ankle. EE began missing work on 04/10/2023.

Injured party states EE was putting a conveyor belt on the back stop at the primary crusher and while leaning forward pulling heard a pop on EE's right side of EE's rib cage.

Operating 636 scoop to flip a belt sled over on the 3 West longwall section when the sled went under the scoop bucket and the scoop tires drove over the belt sled. When brakes applied the scoop came down off the belt sled and jarred the driver causing pain in lower back and neck. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

During the disassembly of a feeder, the duck bill portion fell on the individual's feet resulting in crushing injuries to the 5 toes on the left foot and the big toe and adjacent toe on right foot.

A fully trained miner was bolting on the haulage when a rock fell hitting the miner in the finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

As EE was exiting the low trac operator's compartment during a unit power move, another miner was placing a cathead on the low trac's boom and smashed EE's right pinky finger with the cathead. X-rays revealed a small fracture. EE is expected to make a full recovery without requiring surgery. EE began missing work on 4/6/2023.

EE went to throw the rail switch when EE felt a pop in right arm. Did not seek medical treatment until 4/8/2023

Employee smashed finger between two stones while palletizing.

Roof of tractor came unattached and fell in cab

While roof bolting the IE was attempting to move the roof bolter cable out of the way while IE was installing a bacon strip. When the IE stepped back down onto the platform IE snagged the mast feed cylinder with IE's clothing causing the mast to move down pinching IE's right arm between the mast and roof bolt plate tray.

Employee was helping change screen panels when they lifted one of the panels they began to feel pain in their groin area.

Employee was operating a scoop when the scoop slid sideways. The operator's deck on the scoop slid under a braw, the employee was pushed down in the operator's deck by the braw.

Snow, ice, and drifting snow in walkway.

Miner impacted their shoulder on a conveyor frame roof structure while cleaning material from the belt.

Jumped off bulldozer, landed on rock, twisted ankle

An employee had arrived at the mine site parking lot and upon exiting EE's vehicle EE slipped and fell, resulting in injury to EE's left ankle. Seen site medic referred to ER, x-rays were positive for a fracture, restrictions issued.

A fully trained miner was loading supplies when they strained their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

IE was moving shear cable across the long wall face when IE slipped on the shield toes twisting their ankle.

Employee was exiting off the work vehicle when EE felt a pinch in the lower left side of back that had the pain go down the left side of EE's leg into the foot.

While exiting 1394 Haul Truck, Left hand holding rail, right foot stepped down on next step but foot slipped. Landed on buttocks on the bottom of last step.

IE was handling cable for the roof bolter backing the machine out of entry 2. The cable became tight and hit the IE below the knees, causing them to fall. The IE reached out with arms to catch themselves as they hit the floor with both hands then rolled on to the left shoulder. As of 9/26/2023 IE turned in voluntary resignation.

Employee felt a pop in EE's shoulder as EE was bending a 48"" resin 3/4"" roof bolt in the roof bolter machine bolt bender. The company was notified today (4/17/23) from the referred specialist that the employee has been taken off work due to EE's injury.

Injured employee stated that while lifting crib blocks they felt a pain in groin area. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia.

Employee was working on the burn deck, trying to close the burn pipe door on the kiln, when a gust of wind blew fiberglass insulation material into the employees right eye. The employee was taken to an ophthalmologist, given a prescription antibiotic and was told to be off-work for one day.

The injured employee and another worker were moving a scoop charger, they were taking down the cable. The injured employee was hooking up the excess cable with a pull strap. Part of the cable that was still hanging fell hitting employee in the back pushing employee's face onto the back of a lotrac

Cat 777 off road truck driver went through the berm. Truck flipped on its back. Bed was replaced, hand rails and window, and placed back in service.

EE said their foot slipped as EE was coming down off of the loader. This accident occurred on a Sunday and the mine wasn't even open. We had no idea that the EE was even on the property. we didn't hear about the accident until 3 days later.

Employee stated they were uncoupling a dust and the hose still had pressure on it and came off the end of pipe causing them to stumble backwards and strain their back. Employee started missing work on 4/20/23

While tightening nut on a gear box at the Prep Plant with a pipe wrench the wrench slipped causing injured to fall forward and hit EE's upper groin/lower abdominal area on a support brace causing a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

EE slipped while getting out of personal vehicle and caught self on the way down wrenching EE's back. Pain gradually gotten worse.

Replaced roller on conveyor - extended arm to drop roller in and felt pain.

Metal backplate crushed left index finger

Employee was climbing off loader when EE stepped on a rock and twisted EE's left knee. This happened on 4/26/23 but employee did not stop work and returned to work next day. EE went to doctor on 5/4/23 without informing us.

Ee was doing walk-around on ee's grader. Ee reports slipping on a rock, sticking leg out to break the fall, and hyper-extending left knee. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain to the left knee. Released with restrictions that were continued on follow-up. Site can accommodate.

Employee was working with a group of other employees to unstop the blower line from Silo 6 to Silo 7. Pipe was being supported by a come-along. The pipe was cleared and employee reached for the elbow of the pipe to position it for reattachment. During this motion the employee felt a pull in EE's back.

IE had just finished drilling a hole with the roof bolter. As they were taking their steels out of the roof, a section fell catching their right pinky finger between the bottom of the steel and the bolt wrench. IE had the finger looked at the next day and found a small fracture in the end of the finger. IE has not missed any work. *IE was taken off work for surgery on 5/31/23.

EE reported an injury to left ankle after descending step at the wash plant. As the mechanic approached one of the stairs landings, they turned right putting pressure on left foot already on the landing. This step and turn resulted in pain to their left ankle.

A driller sustained a strain/sprain injury to the right upper arm while assisting another driller in breaking a bit free from the drill hammer. Die blocks of the breakout jaws were covered in buildup, preventing the jaws from opening fully. A soft faced sledgehammer was used to break the bit free. While swinging the sledgehammer, the assisting driller felt discomfort in elbow.

Employee stabbed their hand while removing an O-Ring from a fitting.

Employee was walking on grating when they tripped and upon stopping their fall broke their finger.

EE was walking and using the hand rail on walkway down to #9 belt Tunnel when EE's left foot slipped forward and EE's left leg extended outwards. EE caught self before EE fell but said EE heard a popping noise around left knee. This was not a lost time until EE went to doctor on 5/16.

The employee was using a hammer drill at the primary crusher, the drill rotated unexpectedly. This unexpected movement resulted in three fractures to the right hand.

EE was lifting a roller during maintenance on a conveyor when EE strained EE's left shoulder.

2 miners were removing a dolly from a storage silo, when the last bolt was cut, the dolly rolled striking 1 miner in the torso. EMS was called, but said it would be 25 minutes ETA, miner was transported to ER via work truck.

EE states walking down the stairs, slipped and fell, landed on right hand causing swelling to R shoulder and difficulty using arm. EE went to clinic the following day and was given self treatment instructions. On 4/24/23 EE went to the follow up clinic appt and was prescribed an MRI and physical therapy; diagnosed with right shoulder joint sprain.

Employee was entering the apron feeder tunnel. Slipped on the ice and fractured leg.

Employee slipped coming down the steps of the water truck. This caused EE to land on the right leg. Broke a bone in the right leg.

Employee was part of team removing a screen to be taken to another quarry. When trying to remove screen it was still attached with a weld. Employee cut the weld and it became free and swung in employee's direction and pinched employee between the screen and the handrail. This caused injuries to employee's colon.

Operator was using a maul to open the manual beater on tk35 DOVw when they felt a pop in right elbow and pain.

After removing timbers (planks of wood from old mine workings) an employee experienced some discomfort in shoulder. After deciding the pain had become unbearable the employee reported the issue to the supervisor about three weeks later on the reported accident date 04/15/2023.

Miner was attempting to step up onto the flatbed of a light vehicle from ground level. The miner directed all weight to the right knee when it buckled beneath them, resulting in tibial plateau fracture.

Walking down a set of stairs which were slippery from rain. Slipped and fell. Jarred left shoulder. Diagnostic treatment. Surgery 10/24/2023.

Employee was working around plant area when they walked along uneven ground. The employees foot landed on uneven surface resulting in broken bone in ankle. Employee was treated at local medical center.

Employee was completing a final drive rebuild for a 745 axle. The final drive had already been disassembled and laid out on table for cleaning. Employee went to stand spindle up on table when the spindle slide and caught employee's left index finger between the spindle and table.

While EE was setting up for a repair to the jaw plant, EE had to pull welding leads. EE went to secure them on the side of the plant but missed; the weight of the leads pulled EE off balance. At that point, EE knew was going to fall off the step ladder so EE turned to step to the ground. EE's left foot landed on a rock that rolled EE's ankle causing the injuries.

Employee was walking in the center cement loading bay area going west into the sun. The sun light was in EE's eyes and EE was placing EE's hands over EE's eyes to shade eyes and tripped over EE's own feet causing EE to fall into a piece of pipe; striking EE's right side of EE's body, cracking 2 ribs.

THE BOLTER OPERATOR HAD BENT A BOLT DURING INSTALLATION. THEY CUT ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE BOLT AND BEGAN PUSHING IT TO BREAK IT OFF. THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE BOLT FROM THE OTHER SIDE AND BEGAN PULLING TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR. THE BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE EE TO FALL BACKWARDS AND THE PLATE ON THE BOLT STRUCK THEIR ARM BETWEEN THE WRIST AND FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION.

Employee was walking into the ""Control Room"" when employee tripped and fell on left knee.

A Miner was dumping Muck Buckets on the Surface. When the bucket was flipping back over after dumping the miner's finger was caught between the bucket bell and bottom bell stop.

EE reported that EE's right heel was sore when walking on rough/hard ground at work. Went to the Dr. 4/14/23 and will not have missed work days pending an MRI due to a walking boot and not being able to wear proper PPE.

EE was walking through the plant when EE stated that EE tripped over a pile of dirt and fell to the ground.

EE was performing EE's routine pre-shift inspection on EE's loader. When opening EE's fender door so EE could check EE's oil level, EE felt soreness in EE's right shoulder. EE seeked medical treatment and was off for two days and is now on restricted duty.

Employee was washing down grinding media. When EE went to step forward, EE slipped on a ball and fell, injuring their knee.

Employee was replacing a troughing roller. During the process the roller began sliding, the employee caught it and felt a pop in EE's lower abdomen.

Employee was coming down stairs. While on the way down the employee's foot caught the third step from the bottom. This caused the employee to fall and land on the right shoulder. This caused an AC joint separation.

While being loaded by a Komatsu PC 3000 Shovel, while operating a HD 785 Komastu haul truck an operator felt a jolt to their lower back, causing pain to their lower back and legs. Employee stated that rock hit the headache rack causing the jolt the operator felt. No known damage to the equipment was reported or noticed.

DRILL STEEL DROPPED OUT OF GRIPPER ARMS. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO PUT DRILL STEEL BACK INTO CAROUSEL AND THE GRIPPER ARMS CLAMPED ONTO HAND, BREAKING RIGHT RING FINGER.

rough load into 789 Haul truck by a loader causing operator upper body to move laterally in seat. Muscle strains in upper body including right shoulder area.

Injured was pulling on a loop of cable to place on the continuous miner when they twisted the knee and instantly felt pain. An MRI showed a left lateral meniscus tear. The injured is waiting on a surgery date.

Walking over a small dirt mount on leach pad

Employee was putting sample bag in back of pickup when they strained their shoulder.

Employee was carrying 33 gallon garbage bag to throw in Dumpster and when EE lifted to get in dumpster felt a pop or crumble in right shoulder. Went to doctor and received restrictions and physical therapy.

Cleaning bin

Maintenance mechanic was using a pry bar while replacing a motor guard on an excavator, when the pry bar slipped from the grip of the mechanic resulting in a muscle strain to the rotator cuff of the right shoulder.

EE was working inside of the K1 Mill Welding out bolts, while working in the lower section of the table a hammer fell through a 3x2 foot opening from approximately 8ft and struck EE's rear right shoulder. When the accident occurred plywood was covering the opening but the hammer slipped through a small section of the opening.

Operator was lifting a heavy object and injured EE's right shoulder

When cycling the lever for the waste silo, the lever was pressurized and it pushed back and struck the employee on the left hand.

Employee was exiting loader using proper 3-points of contact. Employee's foot slipped off last step of loader putting sudden stress on left arm and straining left shoulder.

An employee was exiting a dozer at the B4 stacker area. As EE was getting off of the track EE's left foot landed on a rock that rolled, causing EE's right leg to twist. EE heard a pop. The pain began to increase later that day. The next day EE went directly to the clinic and was evaluated. EE was released with restrictions.

While torqueing wheel fasteners on a 785 truck the technician placed hand in the path of the reaction arm causing the hand to be crushed between the arm and the wheel.

Injured employee was replacing 4 battery cells for the underground outby battery scoop on April 24th, 2023. EE started having back pain on April 27th, 2023.

EE CUTTING CHAIN WITH HAND GRINDER. GRINDER BOUND UP AND SLIPPED AND EE GOT A CUT ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND INDEX FINDER REQUIRING 5 SUTURES.

The miner was performing maintenance on a crusher removing liners. While lifting one of the liners employee felt right elbow pop.

Contract operator stepped into an opening under a pallet lift and twisted their ankle. First aid was immediately provided. Employee visited a local clinic and was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Employee returned to work with modified job duties. Protective toe plate had been removed under the pallet lift, creating the hazard.

At 7:53pm on 4-26-23 employee was using Skid Steer #12068 cleaning a sand spill in silo 2. When the blade from the bucket of the skid steer came into contact with the seam from the scale causing the skid steer to stop abruptly thrusting employee forward. The act caused a discomfort in neck and shoulders.

Employee was rough loaded while their truck was being loaded.

Moving a 4'x4' metal plate of off truck bed and plate slid, catching EE's finger between plate and weld equipment on truck. Fractured tip of left 1st finger.

OTR technician was repairing chains on a Loader. EE was cutting off a chain link and the cutting wheel shattered and a piece of the wheel struck the technician on the shoulder causing a laceration.

Employees were changing a sump pump. The pump was attached to the telehandler basket. While repositioning the pump, this caused the pump to fall, bouncing the employee around in the basket jarring EE.

THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 7/6/2023 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED RESTRICTIONS Employee was assisting a co-worker with the removal of a sump 4-inch discharge pipe. Employee kneeled down to operate a pulzall cable winch, as the employee was exerting pressure to stand up they felt discomfort in the left knee.

In the process of dismantling a scaffold an 8' piece of lightweight aluminum scaffold support beam fell a distance of about 5' striking the employee of the right shoulder.

Employee was climbing off of ladder. Employee missed a rung and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground landing on their rear end. Employee sprained knee sometime during the fall.

EE was struck by raw mill shackle on right ankle. The impact caused the ankle to dislocate and a fracture of the medial malleolus/distal fibula.

An employee was drilling into a piece of metal when the drill bit got stuck. When this occurred they lost grip of the drill. When this occurred it went around and hit them in the back of the hand. This resulted in a fracture of a finger. As of 05/09/2023 change of status.

Miner was in a pickup truck with 3 other miners when truck drove over a pothole causing discomfort in miner's back.

Employee stepped on uneven ground causing EE to fall to the ground and sprain EE's ankle.

Mechanic was climbing ladder and felt pain in right knee.

A process operator was pushing material with a dozer at the tailings stack when they exited their equipment to clear off accumulated rocks/materials from the track undercarriage. The employee turned to re-enter the dozer and tripped over a rock. The employee extended their left hand during the fall, taking the full weight of the impact onto their hand wrist.

Ee picked up a 90 lb drill bit, using forearms as a fulcrum, out of the back of driller's truck. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture, and referred to the orthopedist. Released to restricted duty that site can accommodate effective 4/24/23.

Employee was walking inside 0 washer replacing rake arm cables and accidentally stepped in hydraulic fluid that was on the floor and which had leaked from a bobcat. In doing so EE's left foot slipped forward causing EE to fall.

Two employees were tasked with applying foam grout to the 2940 heading. While on a scissor deck a standpipe was sticking out and obstructing the deck. One of the employees found a ratchet tie-down strap and attempted to use it to pull the standpipe out of the way. While using the strap, the hook ends slipped and rebounded toward the employee, striking them on the left shoulder.

Prying up scraper to flip over to weld a chain tie down. While lifting scraper, scraper fell back on their right leg cutting their shin.

Employee was running from one location to another in the plant and slipped and fell landing on their right wrist.

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL ENGINE ON DOZER, SAID THEY LOST FOOTING AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET ON THEIR BACK ONTO TRACK / PUSH ARM OF DOZER AND FELL TO GROUND.

Employee strained right shoulder while removing a steel plate. Accident became reportable on 04/27/2023.

A rock became lodged between the blade arm of the dozer and frame. When removing the stone it slid between the blade and frame causing it to roll backwards resulting in a pinched finger. The resulting injury was an impact laceration with light duty for 3 work days.

On 4/20/2023 the employee was walking along the DB800 catwalk when the employee tripped over a cable across the catwalk & fell, employee sustained a contusion on right elbow. The case was considered First aid. On 5/1/2023 the employee complained of back & knee pain. On 5/1/2023 the employee sought medical treatment & was prescribed pain medication & was placed on restricted duty.

While hand scaling a rib, a rock fell striking the employee. Lacerations to the forehead and right shoulder needed stitches.

Haul road conditions deteriorated over the course of the shift resulting in strenuous operating for the haul truck drivers; EE experienced back strain as a result of conditions.

EE was working with a co-worker lifting a roller a couple of inches off the ground. The roller slipped out of their hand & landed on left index finger. EE sustained crushing injury to finger & lacerations. Stitches applied & restrictions issued.

Employee was lifting a 992G loader shank into the loader bucket. The employee went to release the shank and felt a pop in lower back.

Employee was reaching to get a bolt plate and cut right index finger. The employee was wearing gloves when the accident occurred. The Employee required stitches in finger (5).

Employee was cleaning beneath the grizzly, at the dump hopper. When a clumped mass of material fell through the gap in the plate steel shielding the top grizzly, dropped approximately 15 feet, striking the employee on the top rear of their hardhat. Employee sustained a concussion without loss of consciousness and a neck sprain.

Employee mounted a tire on a rim. They then placed a ratchet strap onto the tire & applied pressure to help seat the tire. The tire was inflated which applied additional pressure to the strap. Upon releasing the strap, the employee's glove got entangled in the gear of the strap & subsequently caused a laceration to their left middle finger.

Haul truck experienced neck pain when getting loaded with ore. The injury was Tuesday but was first aid care. Employee went to the hospital on Wednesday and was given 2 days off work but ended up being Restricted work for two days of Thursday and Monday.

Employee was working on the 3A Fan tightening bearing cap bolts with a 3/4"" drive ratchet and was using a pulling motion. Later in the shift the employee felt pain in their right shoulder. ** Additional information - A 1/2 inch adaptor was used with the ratchet to tighten bolts. This adaptor failed while the injured was tightening bolts. This occurred twice.**.

While installing V-belts on the P-2 pump an employee right middle finger was caught between the V-belt and the sheave of the pump motor. As a result, the right middle finger was fractured and required stitches.

While lifting the end of a box employee accidentally dropped the box on top of left foot.

Employee's left ring finger was caught between a multiplier handle and metal structure causing lacerations and fractures to the left finger.

While attempting to remove plywood contractor employee was hit in the head with a small steel beam that was lying on the plywood.

Haul truck operator states the loaded dump bed slammed down while being lowered.

Employee was wrenching on a tail pulley when the wrench got stuck. They decided to use more body weight resulting in the wrench falling and hitting their shoulder.

Employee was standing inside the crusher shack on the threshold at the door with right foot halfway out of the the shack. There is approx. a 4 inch drop to the catwalk from the threshold. EE's right foot slipped down to the catwalk and caused EE to fall to the catwalk. This action caused EE to fracture the small toe on right foot.

Employee found debris on the under belt scraper of the head pulley coming out of jaw crusher (7158) and attempted to clean it without de-energizing the piece of equipment first. This resulted in the belt grabbing the 3 foot pry bar and slamming EE's hand into the scraper and framework of the under belt. This resulted in 2 broken bones in the Right arm and hand.

Tire Serviceman's hand was pinched while working with coworker to install tire lock ring.

Employee claims dirt entered eye when an air hose connection came apart while adjusting steering wheel on haul truck.

After prolonged use of a sledge hammer the EE started having pain in arm. Due to inflammation from swinging the sledge hammer EE experienced a pinched nerve in right shoulder.

Employee was doing EE's inspection on the 34 Shovel house when the Employee tripped and fell causing injury to EE's torso.

Injured was hanging curtain wire from the mine roof. When EE turned, the wire got caught under the safety glasses and made contact with the eye. The injured was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion to the right eye. Injured was given prescription eye drops and placed off work for 2 weeks.

Employee was spoiling cable from spoil reel. Employee slipped and fell on sled grating. They were taken to town for evaluation. Left wrist was fractured.

Crew was loading a techseal bag (4000lb) on to the teachseal platform. Two of the upper straps broke. The crew was repositioning to use the lower straps. A strap pinched the right pinky finger of the IE, causing a crushing laceration to the finger. IE received 5 stitches.

Miner was stacking stone on a pallet when a loader passing by flipped a stone striking the miner in the left knee.

Employee picked up a piece of flat metal off back of welding truck. When employee began to carry metal to the work area, they felt an intense pain in their abdominal region. After medical review, employee was diagnosed with an abdominal strain.

Employee was welding screen 1 roolback plate when EE noticed some irritation in right eye. EE removed contact and kept working. EE went home and eye began to swell. EE texted supervisor and reported the issue. EE was taken to ER which referred EE to eye doctor.

Employee smashed a finger using a hammer to remove a bag house bag from the metal cage.

EE attempted to pull a pallet from its location into the loader bucket and felt a strain or pop in left arm. At the time EE did not feel needed medical attention, however when the issue did not improve EE visited the doctor on 4/13/23 at which time EE was placed on restricted duty. EE has a follow up appointment with the doctor on 4/14/23 at 3:30pm for further evaluation.

Employee was walking across a 2"" X 6"" board when it broke causing them to drop several inches resulting in twisted ankle.

Employee was walking through the parking lot en-route to work when their knee popped.

We are working on a top floor so its very uneven surface. The track that the saws run on has to be blocked level. The saw track was blocked approx. 4' high. The employee climbed on top of the track and was walking on it when EE missed a step and fell on the track.

Employee was lifting a steel plate and twisted their back.

At approximately 2:30 am blasting crew was loading heading in 1887 Upper. While handler was loading left side of cut rock came loose from top left corner of cut and fell and struck employee in left arm

Trying to start a fire in the woodstove, resulted in a burn on left hand.

Employee states they hit their head on the Water Truck cab after hitting bumps on the haul road.

Teammate was observed punching the machine

EE was loading a hydraulic cylinder and was holding by the head cap, when EE dropped the cylinder to the floor the barrel collapsed mashing EE's fingers in between the eye and head cap. This resulted in broken fingers on both hands. EE has splints on 3 different fingers making this accident reportable.

Employee was changing the ride control actuator on a frontend loader. The actuator slipped and slid, striking the employee's right hand. EE's middle finger on EE's right hand received a fracture. Placed on light duty for 14 days.

While pulling on a 30 mil. liner for new ponds being built, the strap broke free and individual fell to the ground. Miner in a lot of pain stating lower back hurt .

Roof bolting, putting pusher and starter steels together, didn't get connected. put pressure on drill steels, let pressure off and steels came apart and one of the drill steels sprung back and hit EE's hand, cutting it open.

While assembling a mobile crane, employee stumbled and fell forward catching full body weight with left arm causing shoulder injury.

While miner was entering light vehicle, miner's right foot slipped on running causing miner to fall down backwards. Miner landed on left leg causing injury to the left knee.

Individual was in the process of moving the hammer assembly from the truck bed to the rod rack. When doing this individual fell same level to the ground and the hammer inter change landed on their leg. Change of status 05/11/2023.

Employee states they were hooking up a Vacuum hose connection when they felt pain in their arm.

Maintenance Mechanic was replacing an elevator bucket, when handling the bucket, the bucket shifted causing a laceration on EE's left ring finger.

Employee said was getting the wheel barrel out from line 1 cooler to go dump it and felt their left-hand slip.

Employee was removing a pump impeller from shaft with a pipe wrench. While straining to breaks threads loose employee felt a discomfort in lower abdomen. Monday morning employee reported it to mine management and went to the doctor and they think it is torn lower abdominal muscles.

Employee cut palm of left hand and required 8 stitches.

Employee reached over the catwalk railing and inside the side rails of the Jaw Crushing Plant Screen Box while the plant was in production, and crushed EE's left ring finger and middle finger in-between the rocks.

EE was swapping out ball valve #4 to #2. The lime line broke at the valve and shot up from under the grading. Lime went under the EE's safety glasses into both eyes. EE flushed eyes out with water. They later went to ER to get medical attention. Employee was prescribed multi use antibiotics.

Employee was using a 36"" pipe wrench to close the isolation wheel valve of DWS108. EE had the pipe wrench placed on the top of the wheel at the 1:00 position and began pushing the pipe wrench counterclockwise to close the valve when the pipe wrench slipped off of the wheel causing EE's left pinky finger to get smashed between the pipe wrench handle and the adjacent I-Beam.

While in the process of hand scaling a highwall, a rock chipped off the wall, striking the employee in the face.

Employee was putting up parts while placing a part on a lower shelf another part from the upper shelf fell striking employee in the head.the impact caused a cut to the head that required stitches

Employee reported right shoulder pain while breaking concrete with a sledgehammer. EE documented that EE had a previous injury to the shoulder. EE did not seek medical treatment until 5/11/23 at which time EE reported treatment beyond normal first aid. Diagnosis is ""joint pain"". No lost time, no restrictions to date, treatment is ongoing.

Engineer was performing maintenance a on radar unit in the field when they rolled their ankle on a flat surface while stepping backwards. Engineer was initially evaluated and released to full duty. Six months later, the sprain was still bothersome. On 10/23/23 the injury became reportable when they had a repair procedure performed on a tendon.

A SWI employee was working on the SWMFL pad, as the employee reached for the cutters in their pocket. The open pair of cutters penetrated through the employees leather gloves causing a small laceration to the palm of the right hand.

Employee was a passenger in the MUV mantrip when it accidentally bumped a rib causing injury to employees back area. Employee had the weekend off and released to full duty.

Employee was working with a group to recover water line and was holding on end of the line. When the coupler was removed, the water line shifted and accidentally sprung up and hit employee in the ear causing injury.

Employee was vulcanizing on the dry refuse belt and when cutting the belt the knife slipped and contacted their right calf resulting in a laceration requiring 5 sutures.

The employee was pulling on an oil fill hose to wrap it up and hit elbow against a concrete block.

Subject had just came out of the bath house. Subject stepped on a loose rock and rolled an ankle.

On the 1 North Construction site for the 1 West Overcast, while sliding a 6 inch I-Beam into position employee's left hand was caught between I-Beams

Employee slipped on a concrete floor and dislocated a finger when they caught themselves on a foundation block.

(REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES) Employee was pinning top on #8 Section when the pin EE was pushing got hung up and as EE applied more pressure to the pin the bolter wrench broke off at the chuck, flew back and struck EE in the face (chin area) and neck causing a laceration which required multiple sutures and on the right shoulder causing a contusion.

Truck driver was removing a lug nut on EE's dump truck with an impact drill. The socket broke and a piece hit EE in the eye or near the eye.

Injured was cutting holes in a rubber cover with a utility knife when the knife slipped and cut a finger.

Warmer temperatures, seeing more insect activity; Bright color of high-visibility garments attracting wasps/hornets/bees; Quick, sudden movement of employee

Employee was unplugging core product from the core chute, when product dislodged lime went into EE's left eye.

While repairing the bucket connecting rod for the dipper arm cylinder, the operator was aligning the bucket connecting rod with a screwdriver to install a keeper bolt. The screwdriver broke under the leverage pressure causing a piece of the screwdriver to strike the operator in the safety glasses. Physician prescribed eye drops to keep the eye clean.

While carrying a piece of 2"" steel pipe a miner lost footing and fell to the ground. The pipe EE was carrying also fell striking EE in the head just above the left eye.

Employee was sprayed in the face with oil air while repairing air dryer.

EE finished drilling outside hole and top steel got stuck. EE used 4' steel to try to get it out. EE was holding down the mat with their elbow to connect the two steels together to pull the stuck one out. While pulling the steel down the mat slipped from under their elbow, springing up and cutting through their long sleeve shirt causing a laceration on right forearm.

Employee was adding hydraulic fluid to the loader when they fell, striking the tire with their right arm.

The employee was working in a bin, above the co-workers were handing down material to EE when they knocked off a piece of 3"" x 22"" steel flat bar. The flat bar struck EE on the head causing a 1"" laceration.

Ee was using a manual belt splicer. Felt a pop and discomfort in Right Shoulder. Dr. referred to Self-Care, released to full duty. Several months later, Ee was still experiencing discomfort. Ee received a steroid injection in the Right Shoulder September 2023.

An employee had an impactor liner, approximately 70 lbs, setting stationary on the impactor platform while changing worn curtain liners in the machine. The liner became imbalanced and began to fall to the catwalk. The employee moved to reposition the liner but was unsuccessful causing a sprained lumbar in EE's lower right back area.

EE pinched finger causing a laceration requiring 9 sutures.

The coal feeder became overloaded.The Supervisor manually pulled the drive belt. The feeder struck the obstruction, reversing the direction of the drive belt and causing the Supervisor's right little finger to be pinched between the feeder's drive belt and pulley resulting in an avulsion injury.

Employee was exiting the preheat tower elevator on the second floor. When they exited dust became airborne and blew underneath the employee's safety glasses. The employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.

EE was trying to loosen a bolt with a ratchet and socket when the ratchet slipped striking EE in the mouth. EE's front #8 tooth was chipped and EE had a small cut on lower lip. EE was taken to the dentist. EE had temp cap installed, 2 stitches to lip and given a full duty release to work.

Employee was cutting grating. The grinder kicked back, cutting through EE's gloves and made a small laceration of EE's left thumb. Required four stitches to close the wound and was able to return without limitations.

While removing a shaft from crusher roll 2, a maintenance employee was tapping the shaft with a hammer when a small piece of metal flew off. The injured employee was standing ~10' away, was struck by the metal, and it became embedded on the right side of their neck. The employee was taken to the ER where the metal was removed and the employee received 3 stitches to close the wound.

Employee was filling an 8' water tank and was standing on the 3rd rung of the ladder to pull the hose from the top of the tank. Weight shifted and while trying to catch themselves, they fell backwards on their back. Contributing factors are, the employee placed the ladder on uneven ground and the ladder was also not tied off.

Employee was loading empty barrels in the bucket of a scoop when right foot was caught between the scoop bucket and the bottom. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

The technician was working outside when dust/dirt blew into their left eye. After removing the dirt particle, the Doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the tech's eye.

EE was on longwall to help shovel shield feet. EE began to walk back toward the headgate, turned head to speak with someone and struck head on a shield canopy that was positioned a little lower cutting right brow. EE received stitches.

While seated on a stool, the Miner was cutting an overhead piece of metal with an angle grinder equipped with a cutoff wheel. The wheel caught on the edge of the metal causing the grinder to be ripped from the Miner's hands. The grinder struck the Miner's left leg causing a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was cutting heater hose with a knife. The knife slipped and created a laceration on the top of the right middle finger.

Two employees were team lifting a metal object that weighed less than 50lbs. When the IE felt a pop in IE's wrist. An x-ray reveled a small fracture of the radius at the wrist.

Cutting loose temporary frame. In an attempt to safely lower a piece, a partial cut was made. Upon making final cut, piece was heavier than expected; causing a piece of metal to fall, striking EE in the left hand. This prompted the need to visit an ER where stitches were applied. EE returned to work the same day.

EE smashed left ring finger.

Employee was using a razor knife to cut drive belts that were hanging from HP400 Crusher when employee cut self with the knife on left arm.

EE described what EE thought was a strain slight shoulder pain after cleaning a clogged chute with air lance, after prolonged pain went to doctor.

The employee was raising a face shield which was attached to EE's hard hat. Dust had settled on the brim of the hard hat. When the employee raised the face shield, dust fell between the hard hat and the face shield landing behind EE's safety glasses into left eye. All dust was flushed out, the employee was issued prescription medication for inflammation.

Rain and wet conditions led to the accident. Equipment and equipment ladder was in good working order, operator had on EE's PPE, and three points of contact was being implemented. Operator suffered a closed displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone of left hand. Operator's foot slipped on ladder rung causing EE to slip and hand got caught on the ladder.

IE employee was walking the warehouse yard conducting an audit on supplies needed ordered. A 1/4-inch nylon rope was sticking out from underneath a pallet and IE snagged their foot on the rope causing EE to trip and fall. The initial accident was on April 18, 2023. June 2nd employee became a reportable.

Employee was replacing a coolant hose on a haul truck. EE leaned back to reach a hose. EE used EE's left arm to pick self up. As EE was pulling self up, EE felt EE's shoulder pop out of place. EE's shoulder was reset at the hospital, and EE returned to work.

Employee was checking the compressor oil on a pump. EE stepped onto a fender to check the top compartment and EE's foot slipped causing EE to fall into the pump. EE started experiencing pain to right upper rib area. After confirmation from the doctor, EE fractured two ribs.

An unplanned inundation occurred when the CM intersected abandoned mine workings. Employee observed miner operator laying on the ground. Employee went to aid fallen miner operator and passed out when EE got out of shuttle car. When EE came to, EE started rendering aid to the miner operator.

RAM employee was in a feed chute relining it. EE was standing on a belt that was on a slight incline with dust and gravel, they tried to keep it clear but every liner removed would dump dust. While lifting a 80lb liner into place EE's left foot slipped putting strain on EE's left knee.

An unplanned inundation occurred when the CM intersected abandoned mine workings. Employee observed miner operator laying on the ground. Employee went to aid the fallen miner operator and passed out. When employee came to, employee started rendering aid to the miner operator.

EE was using a hydraulic tool to remove a wheel lock ring on a RTD. The tool slipped off of it's position landing on the EEs Rh index finger causing a laceration that required stitches.

While working on a conveyor, the employee was adjusting the backsplash to center load the conveyor. While the employee was adjusting the backplate, the employee's grip loosened causing the plate to slip from a controlled grip and landed on the tips of two fingers, pinched between angle iron of the backplate and frame of conveyor.

Employee was standing on #4 shield using that shields PMCR to pull in #2 shield. A rock became dislodged and fell between #3 and #4 shield. Striking the employee on the left pinky finger resulting in 3 sutures.

Employee was cutting tape off of chuck with a belt knife, and cut their hand in the process.

Employee was using an empty oil can with the top cut out to put oil in equipment. EE put hand in the opening to adjust the hose. When EE pulled hand out, EE's finger caught the lid on the oil can causing a laceration.

During reinstallation of a tail pulley guard, the guard shifted. The employee tried to stabilize the guard when it shifted, and a piece of expanded metal cut through the employee's glove. The employee received 3 stitches in the left hand to ensure fast healing. Employee did not receive any work restrictions and returned to full duty the next scheduled shift.

EE was replacing a brake shoe on locomotive 3804 at South Fort Meade on the right side of journal box 2, when the shoe slipped off of the brake shoe holder pinching their right pinky between the brake rigging and a 25lb brake shoe at a drop of 3"" to 4"". Xray completed 4/18/22 that showed, nondisplaced fracture of the right Pinky.

During annual firearms training the injured employee had shot several other guns when they used the .338 rifle. After the first shot they adjusted their stance placing the scope close to their face, upon shooting the kick back caused the scope to contact the bridge of their nose causing a laceration. It was repaired with 7 sutures.

IE was packing monorail down the belt line and spreading for the next power move. When IE tossed a piece of monorail, the metal cut the index finger of EE's left hand. IE received 5 sutures.

Employee received a laceration, requiring stitches, to EE's right hand when tightening bolts on a pipe.

EE was using a hammer to hit the outside of the hopper to get clay to feed. EE got finger caught between the hammer handle and the hopper causing a non-displaced fracture of the right index finger phalanx.

While on break, employee was carrying a small cardboard box and was walking outdoors from wing 700 towards wing 600, when they slipped and fell on the ice covered parking lot. During the fall the employee injured their right shoulder and wrist and their left elbow.

The miner was using a 4-1/2"" grinder. The grinder bound in a crack and kicked back toward miner's face. When it came in contact with the faceshield miner was wearing, the grinder ""walked"" its way down the front of the shield and then up and under to contact the miner's chin. This caused a cut that required stitches at a local clinic. The miner returned to work for next shift.

Employee got out of EE's haul truck in Tailings loadout to clean off EE's camera and something got into EE's eye. Unsure if it was sand or clay.

EE was attempting to place a crib block under a metal bin while the bin was being lifted up by an end loader. The bin slipped down, striking the crib block catching EE's middle left finger between the bin and crib block. EE's finger required 7 stitches and the end of the bone was broke. (Tip of bone) (No time was lost).

Employee was dismounting equipment and fell and hit EE's head.

Employee stated they had pulled belt through the tailpiece and was going to cut the belt to make a belt splice as they cut the belt they cut their right thumb with a utility knife. Received 5 sutures in the cut on their thumb.

Employee opened the kiln firing door to check the grates. This caused some dust to stir up and it got in employees eye. Employee flushed eye at work but later went to the clinic. Employee was given prescription eye cream.

EE was in the process of repairing a water hose on the miner. The metal lid covering the area of access had been removed and laid aside. EE, while standing alongside the machine lost footing causing them to fall and while falling, they grasped for a hand hold to break their fall, pulled the metal lid down with them, thus striking their right hand against the falling lid.

Miner was using a pry bar trying to dislodge rock stuck in the tail pulley. The bar came loose striking the miner in the mouth damaging a tooth.

An employee was moving 50# bags from one pallet to another and felt pain in their knee.

Miner was making a makeshift tool using a drill and a nail. While assembling the 2 components miner's hand slipped causing the nail to puncture the left hand between the index and middle finger.

Employee had a small piece of metal blow into their eye and become embedded.

Employee stated while grinding a weld during a repair, the grinder fouled causing the tool to kickback contacting EE's left gloved hand resulting in a laceration. EE refused 1st aid and traveled to medical facility where EE received sutures. EE returned to work on the next scheduled shift.

An equipment operator in the mine suffered a burn on right hand from an electrical arc flash. During shift start up at the pre-shift huddle, the operator was attempting to plug a 220-volt floor standing space heater into an outlet when it flashed, resulting in a burn to the operator's palm.

When removing a shackle from a tote lifter, the lifter shifted pinching the employees finger.

EE is a dispatcher & works in an office trailer at entrance to quarry. Office was having phone service disruptions & a repair tech arrived. EE went to show tech where disconnect box was. As EE was walking back to trailer, foot caught a ground strap/cable attached to disconnect box & EE tripped & fell. Injuries were believed to be minor. On 5/23/23 EE was still having pain & had MRI

Employee was removing a pulley from gearbox shaft when employee was struck in the face with the pulley resulting in chipping a tooth.

Employee slipped on the wheel chock berm at ground level while servicing a FEL. The employee landed on EE's lower right back area and experienced a bruise/contusion to the area.

Miners traveling down a shaft in a cage with timbers in it. Traveled to bottom working floor, checked mine phone and started traveling up to top working floor. Timber in cage tipped out catching a shaft timber and pushing timber in the cage against miners back. Miner had a check up on 4/25/2023 and was prescribed medication and prescription was filled.

An employee was transferring from a fixed ladder to 28B conveyor platform when the employee slipped, contacting their right shin on the platform grating causing a laceration to the shin. The employee was evaluated at the ER and received 3 stitches for the laceration.

Employee was cutting a water pipe with a chainsaw and slipped. They sustained a laceration to their shin that required sutures. The employee was released back to work full duty. No lost time or restricted days.

EE was walking to the shop when EE could feel the acid mister liquid hitting EE on their face. Some had gotten into EE's eye. EE tried flushing it out. Later that afternoon EE reported the incident, EE was taken off site to a medical facility. EE was given multi use eye drops for the eye.

Individual went to tighten the pipe collar with an impact. This was when the right index finger got caught between the impact socket and the table bushing bolt. Resulting in finger laceration.

IE was roof bolting when EE grabbed the wrong lever closing the jaws around EE's right hand causing a fracture to fourth metacarpal shaft fracture.

A miner got a piece of slag/metal stuck in left eye and it had to be removed by the eye doctor. 0n 4/8/2023. The miner was wearing a proper welding helmet and safety glasses while welding during the day on 4/7/2023.

Contracted floor hand had laceration to fingers from auger at dry plant. Employee was taken to local hospital where they received stitches in fingers.

EE lost footing and hit shin on an edge of a concrete block.

Slip while entering a skid steer.

Employee exiting the cab of an excavator/scaler caught foot in the groove of the track and rolled left ankle. Employee went to the doctor on 4/14/23 where x-ray shows a broken ankle.

Employee reported eye irritation from debris that fell behind their safety glasses.

EE stated that EE was using a pick hammer to pick up a timber when a rib rolled out and struck EE in the right hand causing a laceration that required 3 sutures.

Injured was using a hammer and a header board to install 4"" waterline. The hammer turned and hit the index finger of the hand holding the header board. The injured received six sutures.

Employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belting with a knife when EE cut EE's left small finger resulting in a laceration that required three sutures.

EE was exiting work truck. When EE stepped onto ground, EE felt knee pop and give out.

Employee was operating a trackhoe moving boulders around when are large section of rock broke off and went through the windshield. Employee threw the rock out as soon as it happened.

A mine maintenance employee was assisting in performing an annual service on the 2-belt hydraulic take-up. The employee placed their left ring finger in-between the two guards and pulled back on the guarding, this resulted in pinching of the employee's finger. The employee was wearing leather gloves at the time of the incident.

The employee was cutting vac hose with EE's pocket knife. EE was not wearing gloves and nicked the bottom of EE's left thumb. 3 stitches were required.

Employee was mucking out the round and the bucket caught on a divot. This caused the machine to stop abruptly. EE's hard hat fell off and EE hit the side of EE's head on a handle inside the cab. We transported EE to medical facility and EE was prescribed Naproxen for pain from a mild concussion. EE was released to full duty.

Roller shaft slipped during maintenance activity and smashed miner's thumb

On April 3rd, 2023. Employee was working on the second floor of the preheat tower installing conduit and wiring for the new kiln gas analyzer. The wind picked up around mid-morning suspending a lot of fugitive dust and debris making it airborne. The employee's eyes became irritated from the airborne particles.

Team member was walking from the raw mill to the PSB and allegedly walked through the CKD mud that was located off of the designated pathway.

On April 3, 2023, employee was on fire-watch for a small brush pile. Employee was stomping out embers and kicking dirt around, when they felt a strain in their right knee. Employee did not request medical attention until two months later (June 5, 2023). No medical treatment was necessary until July 12, 2023 when EE was given a corticosteroid injection & sent to physical therapy.

EE was cutting the top part of a pair of knee pads when the knife EE was using slipped and struck EE in the left thumb causing a laceration that required sutures.

Crew was departing section on #4 MAC personnel carrier when a piece of draw of shale rock fell from mine roof striking employee on hard hat causing a laceration to EE's forehead. Required 6 sutures.

The injured employee was reconnecting a 8 inch aluminum vacuum pipe that had been clogged. When connecting the pipe the stored energy cause by the 6 inch flex attached to the 8 inch pipe spun out of the employee's hand. When the pipe left EE's hand it cut EE's right middle finger.

On 4/1/23 Miner slipped and fell on ice, diagnosed as PCL sprain will heal on its own. Miner reevaluated as knee was not improving and had an outpatient procedure performed to repair PCL on 8/31/23 and allowed to return to work but prescribed to go to physical therapy. No days were missed from this injury.

Walking and stepped on a drain grating. Grating shifted, allowed EE's foot to slide through to the concrete gutter/drain bottom. The grating lacerated IR's right shin in the process. Had a tetanus shot and 5 stitches to close up wound. Returned to work/no restrictions.

The scale operator had been sitting in the sun and EE's vehicle as EE issued weight tickets to truck drivers for approximately seven hours. The temperature was 82 degrees when EE began exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion. 911 was called at EE's request. The ambulance took EE to Medical Center for treatment. EE was given fluids and released after a few hours.

Reportable Hearing Loss

Alleged repetitive trauma to both arms and hands, carpal tunnel.

Reportable Hearing Shift

I.E. complained of discomfort in right arm and shoulder. I.E. went off for surgery on 3/15/2024.

EE reports that, at the end of EE's shift, EE dismounted a highway haul truck, and EE felt a popping sensation along with a burning sensation and pain in the upper heel area of EE's left foot.

Hearing Shift

STS found during Annual hearing testing in the right ear

Miner has been diagnosed with pnuemoconiosis.

A dragline operator elected to go get carpal tunnel surgery on this date for an illness that has occurred over many years.

Employee had operated a 60 lb. jackhammer for a couple of weeks to remove dried clay under tanks and noticed some numbness in fingers that did not go away.

EE DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 4/10/2023. TREATMENT AND/OR SURGERY IS PENDING AT THIS TIME.

For unknown reasons employee felt hip discomfort on 4/9/23. Employee sought treatment on their own, without resolution. MRI results on 5/11/23 shows medical condition that may possibly be work related. Employee is being referred to a specialist for further evaluation.

CARPAL TUNNEL

Audiologist report of 4/4/2023 on annual hearing test indicated a reportable hearing loss of 34.66 dB in the Left Ear. Employee is currently enrolled in BMC Aggregates Hearing Conservation Program and will be retrained on hearing conservation program and proper use of hearing protection.

Audiologist report of 4/4/2023 on annual hearing test indicated a reportable hearing loss of 32.33 dB in the Left Ear. Employee is currently enrolled in BMC Aggregates Hearing Conservation Program and will be retrained on hearing conservation program and proper use of hearing protection.

Employee was operating a skid steer around a screening location. The following morning the employee complained of facial irritation. Employee was taken to Quality Urgent Care in Pleasanton, TX for evaluation. Diagnosis was Dermatitis to EE's face. This event was reported more than 24 hours after being present at work.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Miner thought they might be having a heart attack. Transferred to the local emergency room.

Ee found on floor of mill locker room, blood on floor. Ee reports passing out. Ee was not coherent, unaware of where ee was, or who ee's coworkers were who found ee. Transported to ER, diagnosed with a non-occupational condition. This incident was immediately reported as a courtesy. No evidence of work-related event/condition/injury.

Non-employee was crossing haul road on a motorcycle. Individual lost control; and crashed causing injury. EMS called to the scene. MSHA notified.

Driver smelled antifreeze. Got out of truck, opened truck hood. Got up on tire to check it out. Jumped off tire and fractured their ankle.

*Incident is under investigation as to whether it is work related.* Employee claims to have been bitten by a spider on right hip (under waist line of pants) that EE saw on the door while exiting the dozer cab to check the machine. Dr. diagnosis was ""cellulitis"". Employee did not report to supervisor until late Wednesday afternoon. Dozer is fairly new and has been maintained.

Bruised foot

MSHA 25 DB reportable shift (Audiometric Test)

MSHA 25 DB reportable shift (Audiometric Test)

MSHA 25 reportable shift (Audiometric Test)