Mining Incidents in July 2023

The Roof Fall happened in an area that was worked out, and was being set up for benching floors, the fall happened at the 9.5 feet height in the back/roof which is above anchorage of our roof support. Through investigation with MSHA ADM, Roof Specialist, and Field Office Supervisor it is not immediately known what caused the fall. The fall was reported at 2:40pm.

The blaster had just set off a blast and smoke was observed on the south side of the mountain after the dust from the blast had cleared. The Plant Manager checked the smoke, noticed a small fire on the south side of the mountain and notified the local Fire department and MSHA.

laminated sandstone mixing with slate roof

A roof fall measuring 140'Lx20'Wx6-10'H occurred at this operation. Location is 2S/3ME, 57-59 crosscut entry 6. No one was injured and ventilation was not compromised.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on the 6HG section in the #2 entry at 20 blk. No injuries occurred with no damage to any equipment. An action plan has been out into place to clean this area. The mine has reviewed this plan with all crews working in the immediate area. Additional support has been set. Fall dimensions were 9'H x 20'L x 20'W. Ref # 03809526

A roof fall was discovered in the 6 North right side return at 18 wall. The fall is in the process of being cleaned and re-bolted.

A grass fire was discovered and reported at 13:25 while employees were investigating why the mine site lost power and shortly thereafter, phones. A fire line was immediately cut around the fire and suppression efforts began. It was determined that a large bird had contacted a powerline resulting in the loss of power and the grass fire.

An unplanned inundation of methane occurred when the 5W SC2 West Leg was intersected in the face of #1. No more than 3.0% was found during a legal gas check. After interviews, some miners stated their detector went over range. No injuries occurred as a result of this incident.

An unintentional fall occurred on the LW face at the #5 blk. from shield 1 - 9. An action plan was put into place to safely finish mining this area. No injuries occurred with no damage to any equipment. Additional cribs were installed along with beams over the stage loader outby the potted area in the #1 entry. The dimensions of the fall were 4'Hx8'Wx40'L. Ref # 03809437

While loading materials onto the service cage, contact was made with the door causing damage. The cage is used for either personnel or equipment and at no point were persons endangered or was the equipment damaged which interfered with its use. Operator is filing this report under duress.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 7/27/2023 at approximately 11:45 pm at CC 85 near spad # 23866 on 6 west track.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at the K Seals. The fall was approximately 10'W x15'L x 6-8'H. No one was injured during the fall, and the ventilation was not interrupted.

rock fall mine had been flooded non-active mine

Lower cage position switch cable damaged.

On July 26, 2023 a non-injury roof fall was discovered approximately 60' in-by spad # 319 in the #4 entry on the NF #5 Panel. The fall is located both in-by and out-by crosscut 8. The fall is approximately 100' in length and approximately 5' to 6' thick.

There was no damage to hoisting equipment. The Crews were stood down. No one was in any shaft conveyance. An air lock occurred in the oil accumulator for the hoist brakes. After 30 minutes the call was made to MSHA. The oil accumulator air lock was corrected. The #3 Hoist was up and running at 1802 hrs (6:02 pm).

An unplanned roof fall in #7 entry, at crosscut #59 to crosscut #60 in the Main North return was found by Mine Examiners. The fall measured 19 ft. wide, 12 ft. in height, and 120 ft. in length. Area was mined 06/19/2015

Drive fault on P-hoist

ROOF FALL IN #2 INTERSECTION OF BLOCK 2 TO BLOCK 4. CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO FALL- LOW COVER AREA, STACK ROCK, AND HORIZONTAL STRESS.

Main hoist went down with low hydraulic pressure to the drum brake so brake would not release.

Overtravel of SHoist, unable to correct in manual.

A roof fall was discovered at 9-02 on the haulage. The area was cleaned and rebolted.

Power went out on surface which affected the hoist and power undergound at 4:15pm, Evac was started 4:30, power came back on at 5:20, test trips were done and operations resumed. Power outage due to storms knocking out NYSEG service.

The SP hoist rope was at its retirement. The hoist was taken out of service, the rope changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline and in person at the local field office.

During a power bump the hoist computers lost power, and when the power was restored, the software was having trouble displaying the correct version of the Tiley HMI program. Resulting in the number hoist being down for 44 minutes.

A roof fall was discovered on the #2 mainline belt at 33 intersection. The fall is approximately 60 feet in length by 16 feet wide and approximately 12-16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

CV07 suffered a tear in the splicing with coal loaded on the belt. The head pulley created enough heat friction with the belt not moving to start the belt on fire. Fire was not fully extinguished in under 30 minutes.

Production hoist was down due to blown drive module.

A roof fall was discovered in 2 West #1 entry between 26-27 crosscuts.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered by a Fireboss in the SW Mains #1 panel in the #3 entry at 23 blk. No injuries occurred with no damage to any equipment, ventilation controls, or escapeways. Fall measurements were 18'Wx25'Lx10'H. All approaches have been dangered off with additional roof support set. Reference # 0372627.

A non-injury roof fall was discovered from 20 ft. inby the rib line at spad no 4671 in the No 5 entry extending inby to 20 ft outby the rib line at spad no 4670 of the Stowe Submains between crosscuts 30 and 31. It measured approximately 60 ft long and 5 ft thick. The fall was cleaned up and supported in accordance with roof control plan.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in entry 3 on the #1 unit at xc2. The fall measured approximately 20' in length, 18' in width and 10' high.

While performing 24 hour functionality test, it was found that the safety latches were not fully engaging the shaft guides.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the #3 8th South Panel at crosscut 49 belt entry.

While conducting the weekly exam in the right return from the #2 Section, the examiner found a roof fall in the #8 Entry at Break 25 and 26 on #4 Belt. All approaches to the roof fall have been cribbed and dangered off. The roof fall will not be cleaned up.

During major flooding event on July 11th 2023 a pit wall failed and River flowed into pit filling lower level of pit with water, flooding Cedar Rapids cone crusher, there were no employees of Simpson Dirtworx on the mine site at the time and had started to move to another location because we were done processing material at this mine site the day before

Smoker was noticed in the IBO cut above the c-seam. Rubber tire dozer was tasked with snuffing it out by means of burial. It took approx 42 minutes to extinguish the smoker from when first identified.

A grass fire started in the old Q-area, cause is unknown. there is no mining activity in the Q-area. the local fire department was on scene and got the fire under control.

Fire in the Pellet Plant, middle of Kiln Burner Floor. Mutual aid came from local fire dept. The fire was extinguished with an extinguisher and water was sprayed on the gear box to cool down the fire and hotspots. The kiln was restarted at 4:32 am. MSHA was notified at 4:30 am.

On Hoist #3 not all of the dogs were lining/coming into contact with the guides, which caused the hoist to become down until necessary repairs are made. Having Hoist #2 and Hoist #3 both down, we evacuated the mine. Hoist #3 went down on the nightshift of 7/07/2023.

An unplanned roof fall above anchorage occurred at the West Mains Left Roadway 56XC at approximately 12:09PM on 7/7/2023.

On Hoist #2 not all of the dogs were lining up with the guides, which caused the hoist to become down until necessary repairs are made.

Belt stoppage allowed hot material to accumulate on cooler belt causing a belt fire.

An anonymous member of the public reported a grass fire along County Road 23 that is not part of the active mining area. Sherriff and Fire Department arrived on scene at approximately 4:30pm, which is the time mine personnel were made aware. The cause of the fire is unknown. The fire department cleared the scene at 5:19pm. MSHA was called at 4:50pm.

Smoldering coal was found in an area of the pit that was difficult to access. It was over 30 minutes before a loader could reach the area and dig it out.

Based on our initial investigation, it appears a hydraulic hose ruptured on the dozer and sprayed on the turbo. The operator noticed flames coming out of the engine compartment and exited the dozer.

Employee was stuck in man lift on silo 18. Rescue retrieved miner without injury

While attempting to raise the #4 cage to surface, the electrical breaker for the charging circuit on the #4 hoist drive failed.

Examiner was making the weeklys and encountered a fall aprox 70' x 20' x 6' thk break 66 in the #5 entry. Area had been previously dangered off from travel. Additional standing support has been added to the surrounding area.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 9:50pm and the 2 gas seam 19 xcut #1 entry on J3 section.

The brake switch release stuck on the elevator at the # 9 Portal.

A roof fall was found on the #7 Belt line at 39 wall. The fall was approximately 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and 12 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Roof fall at xc 144 592 west roadway above the anchor points L-15' x W-20' x H-7. Access nor ventilation is blocked and, there is no active work inby the fall. The roof fall is barricaded off.

Movement was detected on the Southwestern side of RDA #1 on the roadway, side slopes, and cap. Movement was in the Southwest direction.

The mine was not made aware of the injury until 08/02/2023 and all attempts to get information from the injured miner have not generated a response other than to say the miner was injured on the morning of Sunday July 23rd. The times of the incident are only entered because the online form requires them, but do not represent a factual time of the injury.

Miner reached into tail pulley of the overland conveyor belt to remove debris on belt at which time the belt was started and pulled miners right arm into pulley causing the loss of right arm. There was 3 other miners working with victim, they got individual away from conveyor called 911 and got EE stabilized.

Employee was on regular cleanup operation on 80' stacker. All the guards are up on the equipment. During cleanup EE's fingers got struck by a fan causing injury to the fingers. EE was taken to nearest hospital for medical care.

Employee was lowering door to bottom of lime pit (about 15') using an attached rope. The employees thumb got caught in the rope under the weight of the door cutting off the tip of the thumb below the nail.

Employee was bending over moving tools when they felt a sharp pain in their abdominal area. After further evaluation at ER, determined that employee had a unilateral inguinal hernia.

Employee claims EE hurt EE's back while doing maintenance on a crusher.

Employee was removing an obstruction from the walkway when employee felt a pain in left shoulder. Employee continued to work all required shifts until being taken off of work to repair a damaged rotator cuff on 11/2/2023.

EE was cleaning stone off a catwalk. While walking backwards, EE lost EE's balance and grabbed the handrail with EE's left hand for support. EE felt something pull/pop in EE's left elbow.

Employee was walking and tripped over a piece of coal. When EE stood up, EE hit EE's head on a vent tube causing injury.

EE was on the row boat and pulled up to get on the dredge. After the boat was tied up to the dredge, EE stepped on the boat sent to gain access to the dredge. As EE was swinging leg up out of the boat onto the dredge, EE's planted foot slipped due to the choppy water conditions. This caused a ruptured disc.

Employee was reversing down from the 1/4' pea gravel stockpile ramp in the JD844L loader with an empty bucket. The bucket was about midway up. When the rear tires contacted the grade change at the bottom of the ramp it jolted the loader causing the air ride seat to bottom out causing pain in the left hip area.

The employee was leaving work at the end of shift. Employee stopped at the crew shack to wash face and head. A piece of dirt or coal fell into EE's left eye when EE washed EE's hair. The particle caused a scratch on the cornea and the doctor administered prescription eye salve, making this incident reportable.

Caterpillar 777F Truck driver claims EE's lower back was injured after a large rock rolled out of the caterpillar 992 loader bucket and jarred EE's truck.

Employee was cleaning out the cab of the haul truck and slammed a thumb in the door while closing the cab door.

Employee rolled up a curtain in the # 5 Lt. entry and when they walked back over to the # 5 Rt. entry the inby rib rolled off and struck them on the lower left leg.

EE was loading box trailer with pallet sand. While backing out of trailer truck driver started driving off before load was complete. EE tried to stop but was not able to stop in time causing the forklift to fall out of trailer (remaining upright).

Employee was driving a 740 Caterpillar truck and was loading under a end loader and the loader dropped a rock in the bed of the truck and employee said EE hurt EE's back. Employee started missing work on 8/7/2023.

Miner was using Hi-Vac, adjusted hose and hurt back. - This may end up becoming a non work related injury due to degeneration.

While bolting in 3 entry on 406 bolter the bolter helper was setting the ATRS when the left side bolter operator boomed in and smashed the helper's finger between the frame over the levers and the bolter boom tray. Left middle finger is the injury.

Employee struck hand while moving a bed cable resulting in a fractured metacarpal bone in their hand.

during routine maintenance on dump block assembly portion of rigging, dump block moved and pinned contract miner up against the upper spreader bar. The contract miner was life flighted.

A fully trained miner was throwing a belt roller out of the way when a bur on the roller cut EE's finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Injured employee was lifting up on a track rail when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Employee was helping others place track rails along rib line for future installation. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Employee was lifting a box of bearings with another employee and felt pain in middle of back

Employee was packaging material. Employee turned around to leave area and tripped on pallet lift table, fell and hit head. Diagnosed as possible mild concussion. No overnight observation.

Employee claims a foreign material became embedded in their left eye while working.

Employee was helping the bolter operator attempt to remove a cable bolt that had become stuck in a drill head using a pry bar. When the cable bolt head broke free, the pry bar in use struck the victim above the left eye causing an approx. 1"" cut and swelling.

Left Ankle sprain unknown cause, employee reports no mechanism of injury. Did not report until 7/28/2023.

Equipment operator claimed that they had back pain from operating a rock truck. They sought medical treatment days later and resulted in a lost time accident on 7-31-2023.

Got a finger caught between pulley and belt when attempting to change drive belts.

Team member injured right hand and elbow while installing radiator hose on D11.

A mantrip containing 8 employees was traveling outby on the 9W roadway. While turning onto the 8W roadway the driver turned the mantrip too wide, struck the outby corner of the intersection, resulting in one employee contacting the metal frame resulting in a fractured tibia.

Employee was bolting when EE bent the pinner steel causing it to strike EE's right hand. EE went to the doctor and was given restrictions. EE started missing work on 07/28/2023.

Employee was using a down comer pipe on a piece of equipment when it slipped. Employee tried to catch it and fractured right thumb.

Employee was trying to free a drill steel from EE's bolter chuck when EE came in contact with the broken drill steel resulting in a cut to EE's right forearm that required stitches.

IE was traveling along the warehouse dock when EE lost EE's footing causing EE to fall approximately 4' from the warehouse dock to the ground causing a fracture of the bone to the right Tib/Fib. IE is consulting with an orthopedic surgeon today 07/27/2023.

Ee was working with another ee on a Geho pump. Removing diaphragm door, took last nut off, door popped off, and hot slurry struck the ee in the face. Seen at ER, transported by air to a Medical Center in Vegas for burn consult. Treated and released, able to RTW full duty 8/2 per a Dr. at burn center.

IE was throwing a track switch when EE stepped on the handle. EE slipped and stepped on the other part of the switch and felt a pain in their foot.

Employee was pinning the belt together after a belt move. EE stood up and turned, striking EE's head on the foot of a piece of hanging belt structure.

Employee was holding trash bag open for co-worker to dump dirt/dust from sweeping up. Was not lifting bag or moving it. While bent slightly over, felt a shock like pain in middle/lower back.

EE was cleaning out cardboard from the back of the blasting truck. EE stepped back towards the rear of the truck and stepped off the bed onto the tailgate. This caused EE to lose balance and fall resulting in EE jamming left wrist when EE tried to catch self.

Employee was setting up bulk bag area to start filling sacks of sand. The employee placed a pallet on the load stations. When EE bent over to start centering pallet to the spout, EE felt pain in lower right side of back.

EE hit elbow on a piece of angle iron and fractured the elbow.

EE was working with another EE on a Geho pump. Removing diaphragm door, took last nut off, door popped off, and hot slurry struck the EE in the face. Seen at ER, trasnported by air to Medical Center for burn consult and x-rays of arm/shoulder. No fracture, EE treated and released for burns. Released to full duty for burns effective 8/2.

Cleaning Rock off of the Continuous Miner.

Employee stated that the employee was finishing a stopping that the day shift had started to build. Employee was up on a ladder when the stopping fell and struck the ladder, knocking employee down to the mine floor, where a piece of block struck employee on the left foot. Employee was diagnosed with a fractured bone in left foot.

While pulling the lid back on rotex 6 EE stepped in an open spot under the rotex and caught self with EE's left elbow on top of the machine. Did not seek medical attention until 11/20. No restrictions to job duties, but medical treatment (Therapy) was ordered 12/11/23. Opened due to therapy for nerve in the elbow.

Employee was sitting on a dozer track welding on an engine door. EE simply reached up to the grabrail to pull self up when EE felt pain in the shoulder. EE continued to work since the incident. First day of missed work was Monday, Nov 27, 2023.

A Spraymec operator and the Remix operator were attempting to unplug the mixing chamber on the Spraymec nozzle. The Spraymec operator was hit in the eyes with the shotcrete and received chemical burns that were treated at the Emergency Room and later by an eye specialist.

While attaching an air line for a Drill the miner was tightening up the 2.5"" line when they tapped the ears on the fitting with a small hammer the miner did not notice that the valve was cracked and the valve separated and struck the miner in the face neck and chest.

There was apparently a flammable gas in a plastic pipe that ignited while the employee was close to it. It caused debris to fly onto the left side of EE's face and left eye.

The injured EE was walking down the steps between the 3rd and 2nd floor of the Prep Plant, when EE twisted their left knee. EE worked until 7/28/23, and after the shift, EE began missing.

The employee was climbing down a ladder on an articulating truck and twisted right knee. The injury became MSHA reportable when the employee began missing work on 8/07/2023.

On July 24 at 0415hrs a production employee was tasked with cleaning out south 4 baghouse compartment. As the EE was attempting to open the second clamp on the compartment hatch material came spilling out onto employee knocking EE's safety glasses down on EE's face and getting into both eyes. This incident caused chemical burns in the left and right eye of the employee.

Employee was squatting and standing while working on a piece of mobile equipment. EE noticed discomfort in their left knee on 7/24/23. EE continued to work and the knee progressively got worse over the next 48hrs. EE reported the injury on 7/26/23.

Haul truck was contacted on dovetail by the shovel bucket. Employee complained of a whiplash event and was evaluated and returned to work. Employee was seen later and diagnosed with neck strain/sprain and mild concussion without loss of consciousness and removed from work. Doctors notes were received on 8/9/23. Referred to neurologist and p/t.

EE was using motorized hose real on service truck. EE released button and real continued. EE grabbed hose to avoid being hit by hose. While grabbing hose it pulled on EE's left shoulder causing pain. EMT evaluated shoulder and determined no mobility in left arm with increase in pain with attempted movement. EE reports previous rotator cuff tear and surgical repair in same shoulder.

Employee slipped on floor and fell on EE's right shoulder.

IE was standing on shield 5 pulling in shields. After the shields had been pulled and pan pushed forward. IE stepped backwards off shield 5. IE stepped into a hole that was 4-6 inches deep. IE rolled an ankle. IE was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.

The injured was standing behind the miner as it backed out of the face on the 5W Section. The rock binder fell out from the rib, and struck the EE in the left arm and wrist. The EE finished their shift, but began missing work on 7/24/23.

Employee secured a section of the miner cable with both hands and proceeded to lift the cable upwards to place on the cable hook, then felt a pop in their right shoulder and sharp pain causing them to drop the cable. Received a full work release from the clinic but opted to have surgery after MRI results which became a lost time injury starting 8/15/23.

The employee had just put a mantrip (buggy) on charge and had taken the cushion into the building for storage and when the EE exited the building EE stated that EE tripped over some cable and fell on shoulder and face. EE stated that EE's neck and shoulder were hurting and chose to drive self to the hospital ER.

Employee was bolting when the pinner steel bent striking employee on right wrist. Employee finished the shift and decided to go to the doctor on 07/24/2023 resulting in the doctor finding nothing broken but putting employee on restrictions taking the employee off of work at that time.

Employee was standing on a trailer that they were helping to unload a part off of the trailer. When they finished unloading, they squatted down to get off the trailer. The distance from the ground to the trailer is 3ft. Once employee hopped off the trailer, they landed standing up. They went to take a step forward and fell over.

Employee was walking beside the #6 unit power center when EE tripped on a shuttle car cable landing on EE's right shoulder. Employee has been taken off from work until an MRI can determine the extent of EE's injury.

IE was unloading beams when the beam slipped out of EE's hand striking EE's shoulder.

EE was installing roof bolts in the #8 heading when a piece of rock approximately measuring 8in x 10in round and 2in to 3in thick gave loose, striking EE on the left index finger resulting in a laceration.

Employee was cleaning using a Bobcat MT55 (walk behind loader). Employee became pinned between Bobcat machine and belt frame. Torso and upper legs were pinned.

A fully trained miner was roof bolting when a rib rolled and struck EE in the head. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was unloading block when EE smashed finger between two blocks. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Excavator was driving on a dam road and the ground gave up.

Employee had to periodically move bags of cement while waiting for assistance with mechanical and electrical issues with the palletizer and hood stretch. They reported neck and back pain to their supervisor the next morning and was taken to the clinic for evaluation.

The employee injured their back while removing a grease pump from an empty tank.

Employee was bolting on the left side of the Joy miner at 13+28 in H4 section. A rock that measured 3""x4.5"" up to 8"" thick fell and landed on the rib protector door, sliding down and hitting the employee on the upper back. Employee returned to work on 7/21/23 and was then diagnosed with concussion like symptoms on 7/24/23. No other part 50.20-5 apply.

I.E. was knelt down rolling up a set of drop curtains they had just recovered. A battery scoop came through the LOXC curtain while leaving the face. The scoop did not see the miner and struck them in the back with the battery end of the scoop.

Employee was on knees loading supplies onto the bolt machine. Roof rock feel out from between bolts striking employee on back of calf.

Employee felt a pop in their shoulder while lifting a sample bucket. Surgery occurred on 11/3/2023, making this a reportable incident.

Employee's finger inadvertently came in contact with an energized lead as EE was trouble shooting the panel of a shuttle car.

Employee was lifting a concrete block onto a pallet when EE twisted resulting in a strained back.

Employee was examining the belt line when EE stopped to sign a date board. As EE went to step away, EE felt a pop in the left knee. Employee continued to work until EE received surgery on 10/9/2023.

A fully trained miner was using a hammer to turn a shut off valve when they hit themselves in the finger with the hammer. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

IE was standing under a cable for a roof bolter when the bolter moved. The roof bolter turned the reel on and it pulled the cable down on the employee. The employee worked multiple shifts before requesting treatment.

IW smashed right middle finger was while working on equipment

Employee was using a come-along to help pull face chain together. The chain on the come-along accidentally broke loose and the hook on the chain came in contact with employee's arm causing injury.

The injured EE was bolting on the miner in the 5W Section. A piece of the mine roof fell between the rock deflector and rib door striking the EE in the lower back. EE sustained only bruising, but began missing work 7/18/2023.

Employee was helping pull broken cat pads back around the crawler frame of the longwall tailpiece. A 2-ton come-a-long was being used to pull the cats. The come-a-long chain, still securely fastened on both ends, became bound. When it came loose the chain struck the employee on the wrist, causing injury.

Employee was picking up trash and when employee went to get back in the scoop a piece of rib rolled off and struck employee's arm around the elbow. X-rays was negative. Employee was taken off work pending an MRI.

The employee was dragging curtain in the #3 entry, stepped in a hole, twisted left ankle and fell on some rocks

I. E. stated was hanging cable that was wet and had mud on outside making the cable slick. The cable slid into I.E. bending EE's thumb backwards. This injury is questionable and under review, employee has not complained of the injury and went to emergency room 7 1/2 months later. I.E. last day of work was 2/14/2024.

A miner was bolting with a jackleg when a piece of loose fell from the spring line. The loose rolled down EE's drill steel, bounced off the welded wire and struck EE on the left shoulder. The impact knocked EE down and the piece of loose landed on EE's right leg. EE suffered a broken left collarbone and a broken right leg.

Employee changed oxygen tank at a permanent station. Attached hose to tank proceeded to open valve on oxygen tank. The regulator failed and blew apart the hose attached to the tank came off as well. Employee was struck by debris from the regulator. Laceration to the left cheek and left orbital fracture.

Employee was power washing a piece of heavy equipment in the wash bay and slipped on the pavement that resulted in a fracture of their right ankle.

Walking down 3 steps employee tripped and fell

Employee was operating loading equipment throughout shift. During the shift the Employee started feeling pain in the back area. No event occurred during the shift that the employee felt any issue with. The employees back got worse, and they went in for an exam and was advised of a lower lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with a disc bulge and/or central herniation @ L4-5.

Arc flash occurred, causing burns to the face and right hand.

Injured miner was working with another miner to replace a nozzle on a pressure washer. Injured miner was replacing the nozzle while another miner was holding the wand. Other miner pulled the trigger accidently and the high-pressure water jet punctured injured miner's right hand requiring ten stitches.

Employee was involved in horseplay which caused injury to the lower back.

The front suspension bolts sheared off and caused the front of a haul truck to hit the ground. The operator was bruised by the seatbelt.

EE was doing maintenance on front-end loader. EE missed a step coming down the ladder and fell on back. Safety took EE to a hospital. The hospital did a CT scan that found 4 compression fractures in EE's vertebrae and 1 broken rib. EE was able to go home that day and is seeing a spine and orthopedic specialist.

Employee was working on loader hydraulics and fluid sprayed EE in the face, getting into EE's eyes.

While greasing the roller in the finish mill the lube tech slipped on loose gravel, they caught themselves, straining their left shoulder/bicep area.

Person was bracing against pipe with right knee, when a bobcat hit the pipe into EE's knee.

Operator was walking to EE's work area and felt a ""pop"" in EE's fourth toe on EE's right foot. Employee was taken to the physician and was later determined o have a hairline fracture in EE's right foot.

Employee was placing a riser on a catch basin and felt a pop in shoulder

EE was injured when lifting a bottom belt roller up onto their shoulder. They felt a pop and pain in their chest and left shoulder. EE has a pre-existing injury that is non-work related. EE was diagnosed to have strained their Sternum and Left Shoulder. EE was given a Modified Work Release.

A fully trained miner was walking on the beltline when they stepped on a rock and twisted their knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While EE was helping to install a high voltage nip into the power center on the longwall, they were holding the nip and when the other EE repositioned to plug in the nip EE felt a pain in their right shoulder.

While lifting miner cable up during power move, employee felt a sharp pain in right shoulder. EE continued to work until 7/27/2023.

Employee was stepping backwards when employee tripped on loose material landing on right thigh resulting in a hematoma.

Employee stated was walking down a ramp when employee slipped landing on right knee.

AFTER THE EMPLOYEE INSTALLED A ROOFBOLT THE EMPLOYEE DROPPED THE ATRS FROM THE SIDE CONTROLS AND STARTED TO WALK BACK TO THE OPERATORS DECK, A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP HITTING THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOREARM THEN ROLLED DOWN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT LEG

Changing screen and finger got pinched between bolt lock and side plate.

Employee states the mechanism on the seat back failed hurting their back while operating dozer

Employee claims they hurt their back while pulling up a post. The mine operator has not conclusively determined whether the employee's injury is an occupational injury. The injury remains under review by workers comp carrier.

Driller was climbing into the cab of the drill, which was parked at a slight angle, when the door swung shut pinching a fingers on left hand causing a laceration.

Employee was grabbing samples at BC5340 and went to open lid but it was locked. As the employee tried to pull the lid open and they felt a pain in their right hand up to their right shoulder. Did not become a lost time reportable until 01/17/2024.

Employee was going to the feeder to dump a load of coal. EE ran over a rock in the belt entry causing EE to bounce and jar their back.

EE was climbing out of the screen when EE slipped on a step and put left arm out to catch self. EE now has discomfort in left shoulder and went to doctor on 8/17/28 and had surgery on 8/25/23 for torn ligament.

While cutting tube with a box knife the driller cut self with the knife and EE left the quarry without telling anyone what happened. Once EE arrived home, EE realized it was more than EE could take care of so drove self to a medical facility receiving 4 stitches to inner calf on EE's right leg. EE was released back to work with no restrictions.

Employee was distracted while exiting the vehicle, observing what another employee was doing, and closed hand in the door resulting in an injury. Employee's thumb was injured. Employee had pain and swelling that later became infected requiring treatment.

Driller Assistant was pulling the wireline so it could be cut and re-crimped. EE could not pull any more slack so driller pushed forward on controls to let out more slack and the wireline abruptly retracted catching assistant's left hand between the stuffing box and the sheave wheel of the drill.

IE was washing the slope at the 2200'. EE had the fire hose on top of shoulder and was transitioning it to under EE's arm. The fire nozzle caught EE's bibs or hit EE's hip causing it to turn on. The IE lost balance and fell to the ground striking EE's head on the floor. Witness thought EE was knocked unconscious but IE didn't believe EE was. IE was diagnosed with a concussion.

Operator hung dozer up on something and kept shifting dozer back and forth until they snapped the cable, instead of waiting for another operator to pull him.

The employee was walking and slipped on slickline, twisting lower back. 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.

Employee was operating a water truck coming out of the job. Employee did a brake check at the top of the hill, the truck popped out of gear half way down the steep EE lost control and the truck turned over on its driver's side at the bottom. EE was taken by ambulance to the hospital. EE was X-rayed, no broken bones and had stitches in hand, cuts and bruises.

I.E. was lifting continuous miner cable to help hang it from the mine roof. When lifting with their right arm, they felt a pop in their right shoulder. I.E. continued to work until a doctor took them off for surgery on 1-11-2024.

Employee was carrying a small air pump, EE stepped onto a concrete ledge and felt pain in the right knee. On 7-10-23 EE transferred to River View Mine and continued to work without restrictions until EE's surgery on 11-17-23.

EE and crew were stripping back 2"" stringers on the W2 leach field. The EE slipped and tried to catch their balance and slipped a second time and fell, hurting their ankle and upper foot area. EE was taken to the clinic and was issued restrictions. Was taken off work.

After power washing a piece of mobile equipment, an employee fell approximately 6' to the ground while descending a ladder. The employee suffered a bruised lower back and was given days off of work.

Injured Right knee and did not report until 7/7/2023 and then EE was out on EE's 7 days off and will become a lost time on 7-14-23.

Employee jumped off of a service truck to the ground instead of using the steps on the truck.

Employee was working on palletizer and pinched a finger on the bed of palletizer, scraping some skin off.

Employee was replacing a 72"" belt roller when EE felt a pain in EE's groin and back. EE continued to work till EE went off of work for back surgery on 01/04/2024.

Employee was walking on grating when the grating shifted causing the employee to fall on left knee. Employee was given work restrictions and medication.

The employee stated was getting off a mantrip when employee felt a pain in hip.

Employee was attempting to remove the oil drain plug on an Excavator with a ratchet and was applying pressure to break the plug free and the ratchet slipped and employee felt something pop in their right shoulder.

The employee was carrying two full buckets of miner bits and tripped on a rock. They fell into a rib and felt pain in their back, legs, and pelvic region.

IE was changing parts out on B-East screen bowl. Taking chute out of building with a 5 ton hoist. When the chain slack went out of the building it whipped hitting the chain bucket causing it to fall 2' hitting IE in top of the head. IE was taken off work until July 7th. Injury/illness is still unknown.

EE was in the dump truck, on the pad and unloading. The truck was in park. EE felt the sand start to give way and the truck tipped on its side. EE didn't have any physical injuries other than soreness.

While loading a train, and after sitting for a long period, team member's back started to spasm, which led to some pain.

Employee was bent over under a pipe shoveling product into a wheelbarrow. Went to stand up and move wheelbarrow and felt pain in lower back on spine and could not pick up wheelbarrow to move it.

Employee was walking from the dryer to the mill. They slipped on the floor and hit their right knee on a metal post, causing it to swell. The employee was shutting everything down because of lightening in the close proximity of the plant.

Employee had stepped onto the hitch mounted platform to retrieve a shovel from the pickup box. While descending from the platform, the employee lost their balance and fell, landing on their right wrist.

IE was hanging a feeder cable when IE felt a sharp pain in groin. The employee finished shift and requested medical attention 3 days later.

Employee was putting a plate back on a hot box after cleaning the hot box and stepped on a rock and twisted knee. Following an MRI, it was determined that the employee suffered a meniscus tear that will be treated with surgery. Employer was unable to accommodate the restrictions dated 10/02/2023.

Left shoulder strain from pulling on filter belt.

I.E. was getting out of the passenger side of pickup truck at warehouse. As they were getting out of the truck, their foot caught a CB cord. They fell out of the cab on their right shoulder. I.E. continued to work until doctor took them off for surgery on the shoulder on 10-19-2023.

Changing out a cooler on a compressor, picked up cooler and strained back. Diagnostic treatment. Surgery 10/16/2023. Bone chips removed from vertebrae.

Employee was watching cables as MBC was tramming outby dragging a bridge that was to be re-attached to the haulage system. Employee unknowingly placed self in a red zone and became pinched between the coal rib and the bridge resulting in a fractured hip and pelvis.

Was working on scaffolding, was climbing a ladder from the ground when the ladder tipped and they fell into the ladder on the way down. They tried to grab the X bar on the scaffolding and missed, they landed on the ladder hurting their back and neck.

Maintenance Mechanic injured left bicep while installing a guard on the 143 tail pulley. EE was placed on restricted duty.

HT153 was rough loaded at SH12 causing injury to the HT Operator and the passenger.

A maintenance employee was performing elevated maintenance work on the ball mill. Employee was using fall protection. Employee was in the process of attaching a fall protection clip, when employee lost balance and fell. Employee complained of ankle pain. Employee was transported to the emergency room.

Employee was attempting to move a wheelbarrow, when they felt a pull in their back. EE received medical attention at a panel physician the day of the incident and was cleared to return to work with no restrictions but on follow up apt on 7/31/23, EE was put out of work until 8/2/23 when EE had their next follow up apt and was allowed to return to work but with restrictions.

Employee had just got done fueling the bolter when they heard crumbles hitting their hard hat, they then went to exit the area when a rock fell an estimated 22 feet from roof of the mine hitting their arm. Was taken by ambulance to hospital where x-rays were taken and revealed a broken left forearm.

Employee was hit by skid-steer loader when it abruptly made a turn running over employee's leg.

Ee was pulling a hose to fuel/service a piece of mobile equipment when they stepped on a rock and rolled their ankle which aggravated a pre-existing injury.

Employee was moving the basket of a powder rig from the face and swinging it towards the rib. EE let go of the controls, lost balance, grabbed the basket guardrail instead of the basket handrail and pinched right hand fingers between the rib and rail. This smashed EE's right hand middle finger and caused a laceration.

Employee was tightening drive belts on crusher using a 3/4ton come-along connected to a 1""x4'nylon strap rated for 6,400lbs. Strap showed no wear prior to use. The strap broke in the middle causing the come-along to go towards the employee and hit right hand. Ice was applied and employee was taken to a medical clinic. X-rays showed that the right thumb was broken.

Employee hurt their back when the man van they were riding in hit a pothole.

Employee's foot was pinched between the bucket counterweight and bucket stop because they neglected to engage the bail stop during the mucking process.

While exiting a CAT D8T bulldozer, the operator was utilizing 3 point(s) of contact. When the employee stepped off of the dozer EE's right foot was on a loose rock which resulted in the worker rolling their ankle when shifting weight to the right foot. The worker sustained a fracture to the right ankle as a result of improper footing when transitioning from equipment to the ground.

while driving the haul truck over a recently constructed haul road the tires slipped off edge and went into a slight water puddle causing the truck to rock and the employee struck EE's head on an AC unit that was hanging from the ceiling. employee was taken out of work for one day and is now on restrictions due to lingering symptoms.

Injured employee bent/knelt down to insert a bolt into a Rotex beam when they felt pain in thier left knee. Initial diagnosis was/is a sprained left knee, the employee was placed under work restrictions.

THE MINER WAS WASHING THE OUTRIGGER, BENDING DOWN. WHEN EE STOOD UP, EE DIDNT NOTICE THE WATER HAD CREATED A SLICK SPOT. EE LOST FOOTING, AND FELL DOWN WITH LEFT KNEE BENT UNDER EE'S BODY WEIGHT. EE GOT UP, SHOOK IT OFF, AND CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE SHIFT. WHEN EE WOKE THE NEXT DAY, THE KNEE WAS SWOLLEN.

While walking into the warehouse prior to start of shift, employee had hands full with employee's personal items and didn't see a rock on the ground. Employee tripped and fell, twisting left ankle and right knee. Employee then landed on right knee, wrist and shoulder.

The employee was attempting to open the ladder for the 57's catwalk when EE felt a pop and severe pain in EE's left arm.

Ee wringing out mop and mop bucket broke. Left hand went in mop water, and right hand grabbed edge of bucket to prevent self from falling. Reported and called Work Care. Pain did not resolve, sought treatment on 7/25 and released to restricted. Follow-up on 8/1 continued restricted. Site accommodating.

There was no missed work or medical treatment on 7/18/23 when EE claimed EE tweaked shoulder climbing onto loader. EE worked until 9/19/23 when EE exacerbated the alleged pre-existing injury. EE was off from 9/20/23 - 9/27/23. EE came back and worked from 9/28/23 - 12/5/2023. EE has been off recovering from surgery from 12/6/23 - current. This was caught in my internal audit.

Injured was operating the mini trac and ran over something causing the mini trac to drop down with jarring impact. The injured felt a popping in the right shoulder. An MRI on 8-7-23 showed a tear in the rotator cuff. Surgery is scheduled for 8-11-23

Employee was carrying a piece of pipe on shoulder and ran into a door jamb. This action caused a jarring in employee's shoulder. Diagnostic treatment, surgery was required which occurred on September 18, 2023.

EE strained back while lifting 14"" flange with backing ring.

An employee was standing on a step and the v belt guard was facing the screen. EE turned to get a new screen rail and stepped off the v belt guard. EE grabbed the shaker with EE's right arm as it was still over the top of the shaker and caught self preventing falling to the ground.

THE IE WAS REPLACING A LIFT JACK ON A TRAILER WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED CAUSING THE IE TO JERK HAND AWAY. THE ""JERKING"" MOTION CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN THEIR R SHOULDER. INITIALLY IT WAS A REPORT ONLY, IE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 8/14/2023 WHEN EE RECEIVED AN INJECTION MAKING THIS REPORTABLE.

Employee states EE fell while picking up garbage at ground level.

Employee was walking with a water hose spraying off a loader. Employee tripped on a rock and fell on the ground.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER CONVEYOR MATERIAL FELL OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD AND SHOULDER

miners were putting new liner in the miner communicated EE was going to release the bar so the Liner would fall into place, Miner had EE's left hand on top of the Liner and did not remove it when Liner was released resulting in EE's middle finger and ring finger on left hand receiving cuts on the tips of the fingers

Injured was leveling belt structure and turned to take a step, that is when EE felt a pop in the knee. An MRI on 7/24/2023 showed a small bursa/meniscus tear. Surgery is scheduled for 8/4/2023

was upstairs doing screen change, went to pick up screen something hurt in EE's right shoulder

Employee was holding the offside rub rail on miner while rub rail was being installed. Rub rail sprung back jarring EE shoulder. EE continued to work full duty until date of surgery while diagnostic procedures were being completed and diagnosis was confirmed. Surgery completed 12/14/2023.

Employee was placing machinery teeth on a pallet to be moved with the skid loader. A tooth fell off and landed on the ground and employee decided to pick up the 100+ pound tooth and place it back on the pallet while the skid loader was still in motion. Employee felt a pop in lower back and had instant pain

Employee was descending CAT 374 Excavator and when their left foot stepped on the ground, their left knee hyperextended.

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A ROCK OFF COAL CHAIN WHEN EE FELT DISCOMFORT IN LOWER ABDOMEM.

EE was changing out empty Oxygen bottle on hand cart. While moving old bottle off by tilting it forward and lifting slightly over lip of cart, EE felt pain in left elbow.

EE loosening bolts on cone crusher - walking on I-beam when EE fell

Injured was lowering the drill pot down when something struck the knee forcing downward on the leg. The injured was taken to the ER and X-rays showed a fracture ankle.

The injured employee was standing on a small metal step platform next to the jaw crusher. When EE stepped back to one side of the platform, it flipped over causing the employee to fall forward and land partially on the ground and partially on the legs of the platform. The platform is 18 inches high and was placed on the ground.

Employee was running scraper push pulling in the cut. Came out of the cut and hit a rough spot on the floor traveling to the dump. After that they single loaded and covered the rough area with material to smooth it out. After lunch EE's neck started to hurt and burn so EE parked the machine and wanted to go get checked out at the clinic.

EE was pulling bags out of the Barge Loading's north vent dust collector baghouse when EE heard a pop in EE's right Biceps muscle. We received MRI results on August 15. Diagnosis: Spontaneous rupture of other tendons [bicep], right upper arm and strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff. Placed on restricted duty on August 15.

Contractor employee (Kimball Equipment) was reinstalling the wedge into the cone. It wasn't sitting all the way in and the employee reached down to feel why it wasn't. It dropped into place catching EE's left pinky finger, taking the tip of the finger off.

Employee strained their groin lifting one half of a chute.

Employee states they hurt their back when their haul truck hit a pothole.

EE missed a step coming down the stairs and twisted left ankle.

Injured smashed finger between the canopy and the rib when swinging out the install the outside roof bolt. Injured received a fracture to the middle finger.

EE was inspecting a chute and gate area. EE entered the gate area, and the gate cycled. EE was pinned between the gate and the chute. EE sustained some crushing injuries. The employee sustained a fractured rib.

The miner was starting up the dredge and while doing so was on EE's phone and did not observe that the water nozzle was coming around to the right too far. The water struck the side door of the dredge and the miner knocking EE down and causing EE to strike the side EE's head on the microwave oven. This caused a laceration to EE's scalp of 6 inches.

large rock fell on skid steer from crusher

EE changed punch screens and got left hand pinched in between the screens.

Worker caught left wrist between skid loader and equipment resulting in a fracture.

The EE stated their knee was sore to the supervisor but never mentioned it as work related or gave a reason for the soreness. After further investigation the employee stated climbing up and down the stairs caused the soreness.

7/2/2023 While working in the pulverizing room employee was splitting samples and felt a pop in EE's left wrist. The employee did not wish to seek medical attention at the time of injury. On 7/5/2023 employee was seen by medical professionals for continued pain and was placed on restricted work assignment.

While working in a tight space the left hand that was supporting the bottom of a sledgehammer handle was pinched between the handle and surface causing the left fifth finger/pinky fractured. Returned to work same shift.

EE was changing screens inside screen box and felt a back strain. EE self-cared until 10.13.2023 when they sought medical attention. EE was placed on restricted duty Eff 10.13.2023 and is currently treating and working within restrictions.

Employee hurt left shoulder when EE grabbed onto ladder to keep from falling.

Employee was getting ready to replace belt on reclaimer when the employee injured left ankle when employee lifted left leg to step over a 24""+ high concrete wall. Employee was unable to support own weight and had to be assisted with walking.

Employee was pulling hangar bars during harvest, bent down to load bars on bottom row of new bar rack, and felt a cramp in lower back, which turned into a sharp pain. EE was taken to the clinic, given restrictions. Currently ONGOING.

HT153 was rough loaded at SH12 causing injury to the HT Operator and the passenger.

R hand dominate Laborer for RAM. Was climbing down ladders in Mill ""press"" yesterday. EE slipped and fell approx. 8 ft. EE grabbed the ladder to stop EE's fall resulting in a jolt to R shoulder.

As employee was stepping off the back of mechanics truck, they rolled their ankle/leg resulting in a closed fracture to the fibula just above their right ankle.

Injured was taking tie wire off of a loose truss bolt that had been tied up to the roof. When the truss bolt became loose it struck the injured in the mouth. Injured received 1 suture.

Employee tripped and fell striking the right knee, resulting in a tibial plateau fracture.

EE stated the pipe pushed EE back at the level of the chest and knocked EE onto EE's bottom. The MRI was on 8/15/2023. On 8/23/23 EE was placed on restrictions.

EE was assisting with carrying an electrical cabinet. While re-positioning after walking through a doorway, EE twisted right arm and felt a pop in right elbow. The injury was initially treated as first aid with no restrictions. On 8/16/2023, EE visited a medical clinic and work restrictions were given.

In the process of moving empty tanks to wash bay to be washed employee got off material handler and slipped and fell. they hurt their neck and back from falling.

EE was assigned the task of injecting Visolite Tracer Compound into the bottom of the Coke Mill Dust Collector hopper to determine the condition of the dust collector bags. When EE asked the Control Room to start the Dust Collector Fan, the fan's suction pulled EE into the Dust Collector hopper causing EE to strike head and face on the hopper's door frame.

While performing normal work duties which include lifting of up to 50 pounds, and without a specific event, a Drill Helper reported pain in the lower back and was diagnosed with a lumbar sprain.

Employee was water blasting in the tower. As EE was holding the gun, EE pulled the hose causing the safety pedal to be pushed down. This in turn pressurized the gun causing it to strike the miner above the left eye.

EE picking up a rock out of a crusher and rock shifted in hands causing hand to be caught between rock and side of crusher

Employee changing screens on megatex. The top latch for the north door sprung open and pinched middle finger on right hand.

Employee was lifting a heavy bar out of the cradle for the Mantos Liner holder when they dropped it on their hand.

Employee stated they hit a berm with the water truck they were operating.

Mechanic fell into the engine compartment, striking L shoulder. EE was on restricted duty for a previous injury to the same arm.

EE was coming down the stairs from the shaker deck platform onto the middle platform. When they turned and claimed to feel a small pop in right knee. They did not request medical treatment until 7/25/23, they were taken to the Co Dr and examined. It was determined that a pre-existing bone spur was causing the pain and swelling. EE was placed on LD and a follow up appt. on 7/28/23.

Walking around Shop Building ground uneven and injured party rolled ankle.

Employee reported the next day that their knee popped while boarding transport bus the previous shift.

While removing the shaft from a head pulley, the shaft bumped miner's arm and broke the bone.

Twisting a fitting by hand to tighten it and felt pain in the left pinky finger.

Motor Grader Operator performing pre-shift inspection caught their finger in the side compartment door jamb as they were closing it, causing injury.

When entering the driver's side of EE's car EE noticed dirt/sand on EE's seat EE stopped EE's entry action and tried to give the seat a quick brush with EE's hand, when beginning that motion EE hit the upper car door opening with the top of EE's head, jarring EE and closing EE's jaw quickly to ""rattle"" EE's teeth.

Maintenance Employee was walking to pick up a light vehicle from the downline for repair when they stepped in a tire depression and twisted their ankle.

Miner was splitting limestone slab with a chisel while striking it with 10 lb. hammer. A small piece of the chisels outer edge broke, causing foreign body to lacerate and get embedded inside miners' arm.

Employee was at booster station working on a pump installing bolts and nuts when right pinky was smashed between the casing and nut by another employee using a 1.5"" impact. X-ray was performed on 7/25/23 confirmed fracture of right pinky and referred to medical specialist.

Maintenance Mechanic was attempting to plug in a grinder, and tripped over support leg of adjacent press causing them to fall at same level and injuring their back.

EE was walking up the stairs to the employee parking lot to their car to leave work and felt a pop in their left knee.

building air lock while installing door in main wall the air lock collapsed pulling them down and the wall landing on them resulting in a dislocated shoulder.

Employee was cutting flashing in the Jaw, so they could drop it down on the conveyor belt. Employee slipped with the knife EE was using a cut EE's leg.

An employee was operating a water truck, watering down a ramp. The truck started to slide in slick material. Towards the base of the ramp, the equipment tipped over and came to a stop on the roof of the equipment. The employee was able to get out of the cab without assistance and reported pain in their side. They were assessed at a local clinic and diagnosed with broken ribs.

Injury to right shoulder while opening rail car doors to dump gravel at receiving facility. Injury exhibited as tear of long head bicep tendon.

An employee was in the process of handing wire up to another employee in the basket truck. The employee stated that as they stepped back with their right foot and stepped on a rock. The employee rolled their right ankle and fell to the ground.

Employee was performing maintenance on a screen and twisted to grab a bolt and strained lower back.

Employee pinched finger between concrete ledge and jackhammer resulting in a bruised nail bed

One of the hoist ABB drives was overheating needed to be replaced. While installing the new drive, the drive rocked back, pulling hard on the EE's left shoulder and striking EE's shin. The employee sustained an abrasion/bruise to the left shin, a cut on the right middle finger, and a sore left shoulder.

At 10:00PM on 7/15/2023 employee was helping install a transmission oil cooler line on the haul truck at the fuel island. Employee climbed up on the right side of the truck between the engine and the frame to help align the hose. EE was in an awkward position when EE felt a sharp pain on the right lower back. EE felt sore due to this incident.

Employee dropped a haul truck bed pin onto their hand.

The employee overextended EE's lower back while bending a six foot resin bolt.

Employee was moving a motor and had gotten hand caught in between the motor and the concrete floor. This caused a small 3/8"" cut to the inside of right hand.

While descending step ladder with a steam hose, employee felt a strain in their back.

Employee was climbing down a scissor lift without gloves, when EE caught middle finger on a metal loops attached to the railing of the scissor lift.

Welder dropped a steel plate on their hand breaking a finger.

A loader operator stopped the machine. When exiting the loader, turned to face the cab of the machine to begin climbing down the ladder not establishing 3 points of contact, losing its balance and falling to the ground. Management immediately executed the emergency protocols. No significant injuries were observed at the time of the fall.

EE was trying to remove a liner from the underflow tub by using a 5 ft pry bar. The EE's left index finger became smashed in between the pry bar and the handrail. EE sustained crushing injury to left index finger. Given restrictions.

EE was in haul truck being loaded. The excavator scooped the 4th bucket, swung around to dump in truck but didn't have bucket high enough and hit left hand corner of haul truck box.

Finger was pinched by a roller on the tire system.

Rotary employees were utilizing the ring removal tool when a shell became jammed. The operator waited approximately 10 minutes before trying to clear the jam. The employee was using a flathead screwdriver to attempt to clear the shell when it discharged causing the brass casing to burst. A piece of the brass caused a laceration the employees right bicep area.

The employee was moving a pipe and smashed their left middle finger between the pipe and the guard on the forklift. Initial first aid measures were applied. The employee sought a medical evaluation on 12Jul23 through company case management system. Evaluation concluded nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left middle finger along with laceration and abrasion around nail.

Employee was replacing the idlers on the CAT 289D skid steer. As they pulled one bolt out and proceeded to the other bolt the idler fell. The employee was trying to stop the idler with their hand and their right index finger got pinched between the idler and the frame of the machine.

EE was moving rock from choked crusher. Rock was in front of EE and EE tried to adjust it. EE heard shoulder pop and then felt intense pain.

Employee slipped off truck step due to excessive mud on boots.

Employee was attempting to dislodge a stuck jackhammer from material. As the employee attempted to free the jackhammer it broke free causing the employees hand to make contact with the structure. This Caused a fracture to the left pinky finger.

Contractor Employee injured left elbow when trying to rotate feed cylinder (still in crate) with pry bar in the mine yard. Contractor Employee was rotating cylinder crate to do a proper hoist with telehandler.

While installing #2 main bearing cap, trying to start the bolts tried to reposition end cap slipped and fell. It hit the employee's left thumb. Employee removed the gloves to see why it was hurting. Thumb started to swell up, reported incident to lead.

EE was replacing the protective wrap on an electrical cable on the sand dewatering screen. The wrap was secured to the cable with zip ties so EE used a Dewalt razor knife to cut the zip ties to remove the protective wrap. While attempting to cut one of the zip ties with the knife in right hand, the knife slipped and EE cut the back side of left hand. EE received 8 stitches.

Maintenance Mechanic was disassembling the tapered bearing assembly from the Roll Crusher. EE was removing the last half of the split threaded collar off of the center assembly when the inner bearing shifted pinching EE's left hand between the bearing and the shaft.

Employee was carrying a screen and tripped.

Employee injured left index finger while attempting to bend a piece of metal with a chipping hammer. EE missed and struck the end of finger. This resulted in EE losing the fingernail.

Worker was placing hand brake on rail car. Worker felt a strain in shoulder while doing this but did not think any medical attention was needed. Worker did not seek medical attention until 07/17/23, Dr modified worker's duty on this date of no overhead work.

Bottom tread of employee's left safety boot got caught on grating of an inclined walkway. Employee rolled their right ankle on the next step, suffering an ankle sprain and hairline fracture. Resulted in Restricted Work case for facility. Employee was wearing worn safety boots and the boots were not laced tightly above the ankle.

Employee states their knee popped while lifting metal liner.

Employee was shoveling material off the C-4 pad and caught a snag on the surface of the pad with the shovel while scooping. Thus, causing EE to twist a little and strain lower back.

EE attempted to pick up tire chock. Pain in right shoulder. Incident reported to supervisor at 7am. Pain decreased initially but over time EE could not lift arm over shoulder. Sought treatment on 7/6/23 and was given work restrictions with right arm.

Employee was unfolding a forklift attachment to move barrels, as EE unfolded the attachment EE felt a pain in EE's left arm. Employee reported to supervisor and attempted to treat with OTC meds until EE requested to seek a doctor on 8/7/2023 at which time it became reportable.

EE was dismounting a forklift and using three points of contact. EE stepped wrong as EE touched the ground and rolled ankle. EE was taken to clinic and issued restrictions.

EE was pulling replacement liners off in the B1 feeder belt. EE was the inside person doing this. The employee on the outside the feeder was tightening bolts and EE was holding it. The EE was not ready when the liner was sucked to the wall, causing the EE's eight fingers to become pinched. Several sustained fractures. EE was issued restrictions.

Our driver was driving on a rough road at the mine site and stated their back was hurt after hitting an extreme bump.

Employee using 4.5"" grinder had small piece of debris go into right eye. The employee was grinding on a tail shaft when a small piece of debris went under employee's safety glasses and entered the right eye. Employee stopped grinding and reported incident to supervision. Employee was taken to E.R. to assess eye injury.

The employee was cleaning the roof on the top lime silo with a pressure washer. After EE finished part of it, EE went downstairs between the 5th and 4th floor and slipped on a step. EE was holding onto the handrail with right hand.

IE was bolting on the right hand station. IE was bolting in the roof on a corner at an angle. IE had the drill box all the way up. On the way back down IE had the left foot below the drill box. Once IE got the drill box toward the bottom IE smashed the foot. IE has a broken left, big toe. IE is in a boot and on crutches. At this point IE is seeking orthopedic care.

500 area operator was going to swap pump at the caustic tank, due to issues with the main pump. Operator closed the suction and discharge valves for the pump 500-PP-030. When the operator opened the suction and discharge valves for 500-pp-031, the drain valve broke causing caustic to come in contact with the operators left leg and right forearm.

While using a 1 1/2 inch hose to wash down under the tower, TM lost balance and hit EE's left back of head (Above left mastoid) on a cross beam. Additional trauma was inflicted on left eyebrow.

Foreign object in EE eye while air lancing fly ash tank. Debris flushed out, but employee received antibiotic as preventative care.

Employee was walking down a 6060 cat shovel with a small box. EE fell approximately 7 steps to the ground. This resulted in the employee sustaining some scratches to their stomach, knees, and face. Along with breaking their jaw.

Employee was struck by a piece of debris to the forehead.IE was evaluated at ER, received 5 sutures. Was given a full release.

Employee received a superficial cut to the forehead from striking a piece of metal and received an prescription antibiotic.

At 3:30 am Shipping Attendant was monitoring the bagging operation when the employee heard an air leak. EE found a broken hose inside the applicator control cabinet. After isolating the source of air and attempting to repair ruptured hose, the knife EE was using slipped and cut EE's left ring finger causing a laceration. Stitches were required for medical treatment.

Employee was tramming a scoop when their left pinky finger was struck by a belt rail, causing a laceration to EE's finger. The wound required 3 stitches to close.

Trying to clear structure from under 25X. IE was getting in 25X and a rail Struck their hand while closing the door.

Employee was opening the gate on the cage when the latch pinched their right middle finger resulting in them having 4 stitches put in. Employee returned to work the same day.

Performing pre-operational inspection employee attempted to clean off rear reverse light on asset #TR602 and received a cut to LEFT middle finger, applied bandage and finished shift. Next day employee went to Urgent Care for observation, diagnosed with laceration to LEFT middle finger and received three stitches.

Employee was stepping up into haul unit when they lost balance causing them fall. In the process of falling they struck their head on some part of the haul unit causing a laceration to the back of their head.

Maintenance worker walking through the mill pad with contractor. Contractor's pants caught on valve opening the valve and getting caustic in eyes

The employee was in the process of removing a stuffing box from a vertical pump. The employee lost the grip with the right hand and tried to grab it as it was falling. The stuffing box flange crushed two fingers on the right hand between the concrete below.

Worker was removing an air hose when it came off the fitting. Workers hand struck a metal shroud cutting EE's finger.

Employee was operating the manlift when something blew into EE's left eye. Employee had been working on the gravel system installing a piece of skirting prior to the incident. Employee stated EE was wearing safety glasses. Employee went to clinic on 7/31/2023 where EE was diagnosed with an abrasion in EE's left eye and issued prescription eye drops.

Employee was handling tin. Resulted in a laceration requiring three (3) stitches.

Employee was side bolting on the Joy Miner in the #2 entry of 2 South Left when a rock fell striking the employee's left pinky finger. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture. Employee returned to work for employee's next scheduled shift on 7/31/23. No other part 50.20-5 criteria apply.

Using a pry bar to free up a stuck stone. Employee's hand slipped contacting a steel guard. Contact resulted in a cut requiring 2 sutures.

Bee hive inside trailer frame. While loading tires on trailer, demonic bees malevolently stung the miner causing an allergic reaction and the miners immediate administration of EE's prescribed auto-injection EpiPen dose for anaphylaxis and immediate transport for medical care.

While attempting to remove a chute cover, the cover came loose. The employee tried to stop the chute from falling by grabbing the bottom of the cover. The employee's finger was caught between the chute cover and a slide gate below the chute. Cutting their right ring finger.

Miner 1 was holding a roller frame during the installation process. Miner 2 was driving the frame in place with a 3 lb. hammer. Miner 2 struck the index finger of Miner 1, causing a small fracture on the tip of the index finger of Miner 1.

EE was setting mesh on the ATRS setting up for the next row of bolts. While doing so, the left rib popped sending a piece of coal through the air and hitting EE in the upper lip left side causing a laceration.

EE was lancing a chute when a piece of material fell and struck the end of the lance. The lance pivoted up and struck the EE on the left cheekbone, causing a cut that needed stitches to close.

Laborer while cutting out new skirting material out of old belting, their grip slipped causing laceration of left hand while using a box cutter.

IW was working on cleaning soft lime from under belt using vacuum hose. Vacuum hose pulled IW and IW felt pop from upper back. IW was initially diagnosed with thoracic strain on 8/1/23. Upon follow up on 8/17/23, IW was diagnosed and treated for rib subluxation.

While retrieving a Rock Hog 4.5"" DTH Hammer from the pickup truck, EE realized the hammer wasn't operating properly. Co-worker told EE to slam it onto the ground to remove the hammer internal parts. This is when EE's hand went between the bit and the chuck. This movement is what caused the injury to EE's hand.

Dragging cords feeling pop in lower back. Tried first aid when injury occurred. First visit to see a Dr. was on 8/7/23 with no additional treatment. 8/14/23 for a recheck appointment receiving additional treatment making injury reportable.

Employee working on the steel structure of the Sizing Tower tightening bolts on the cross member. The employee was working from a scissor lift to impact bolts with an impact, and sustained debris in their right eye.

Maintenance Tech. was repairing the rear step mounting bracket on a loader. It was bent and EE was trying to straighten it out. First, EE had it in a vice and was using a 3lb. hammer. EE then placed it on the ground to get a better angle, when struck, the bracket flew upwards striking them in the upper lip causing a laceration.

Employee was opening a conveyor torque shaft tube for a continuous miner when the screwdriver EE was using struck EE's left hand between the thumb and index finger.

Employee was assisting in changing screens stepped wrong and knee popped. Was taken to urgent care, treated as sprain, Ice with no restrictions was prognosis.

driving emu on beltline, got poked in eye by white wire

Employee was washing lime off of a piece of plant equipment to remove an access door and some lime and water got inside EE's rubber boot causing a lime burn on EE's calf. Employee reported on 8/2 after EE treated with first aid originally and then later got antibiotics for infection of the burned area.

While cutting a hose with a box cutter, operator received laceration to left index finger.

Employee bolting when EE's drill steel came out of the roof landing on EE's rotating pinner pot causing the steel to swing around hitting EE under EE's right eye resulting in EE receiving 6 stitches.

EE was operating a CAT 773 haul truck when EE hit the left side of head on the inside of the operator's cab after hitting a pothole/bump in the road. After seeking medical attention, EE was given medications in the ER but did not receive a written prescription and was released to full duty.

During clean up activities on Line 2 mixing unit, an EE had slurry splash from the top mixing pot on EE's face/eye while utilizing a water hose to discharge water into the mixing pot.

Employee was pulling on slate bar installing feeder chain when the bar slipped and hit self in the nose resulting in a fracture.

IE knocked the air crosscut stopping on the longwall. IE had started to clean up the area. While cleaning up the area of block and debris. A cinder block fell that was stuck to the top and came down and IE in the shoulder. IE was diagnosed with a contusion and was given a sling.

Dozer was carrying material over sloped embankment when lost material fell over embankment landing about 10ft to dead stop throwing operator into the right door class head first.

A fully trained miner was jacking a bus when the jack handle struck them in the chin causing a laceration requiring stitches. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The injured EE was driving down MW Haulage. Between 50-60 block, the mine roof sloughed out. Some of this material contacted the EE's face and a piece was stuck in EE's left eye. EE did not finish the shift and went to seek treatment. The injured was prescribed eye drops. The EE didn't miss any time.

Employee was talking with another employee in welding shop and other workers were trying to free a steel liner from the Finish mill door. As they struck liner with sledge hammer, a small piece of scrap metal shot off and hit employee in right leg below knee cap. Injured employee was 8 feet from other workers.

EE was placing EE's drill steels back in EE's drill tray when EE's right forearm came into contact with the corner of a roof bolt plate causing a small laceration. (8) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee attempting to catch product bag from falling off of a line experienced discomfort in shoulder.

The miner was installing roof bolt, some salt dust fell on EE's face and behind safety glasses. The miner continued the work. next day: EE's eye was itching and went to urgent care and found small unknown foreign body in EE' eye. The Miner notified management on Monday morning 7/24/2023. EE was sent again to the doctor to be checked and released back to work per doctor's direction.

The employee was holding a spacer against a wedge while another employee was hammering the wedge into place. During the activity, the spacer being held by the employee slipped causing the employee's finger to be smashed between the spacer and another piece of hardware.

EE and Co-Worker were staking the corners of a claim. EE attempted to go up a steep incline and accelerated too much and rolled the ATV, both employees were wearing PPE.

Team member was loading material at the end of the cut when the team member's scraper was struck twice from behind by another CAT 627F scraper resulting in neck and upper back pain. This injury was considered first aid until the team member's first day of treatment on 8/1/23.

Injured employee was disassembling a gear box when the injured employee pinched a finger between the housing and bolt causing a puncture to the finger. Right hand - fifth digit.

The employees were taking a bar off of a quarry saw to be changed out. The injured employee was holding the bar and another employee was driving the loader. As EE advanced in the loader, EE didn't lift the forks up as EE approached so IE's hand was caught between the bar and the forks of the loader.

Miner was steam cleaning a piece of equipment when water/grease sprayed into right eye. Miner received medical examination to ensure no damage to eye after flushing.

While cleaning the tube over Portsmouth Rd. the tube collapsed and fell to the road. One the employees standing on the catwalk received a laceration to their left shin that required 3 sutures.

The employee was moving a screen when their right forearm caught the edge of the screen resulting in a laceration.

Was washing down floor. There was a small pile of magnetite in floor. Tripped over pile and tried to catch self. Little finger on left hand went into (through) a fan guard. Cut the end of finger off through the gloves.

Dozer operator exited the dozer cab and pinched left pinky finger in the door as EE closed the cab door.

An employee threw an unsupported roof sign to the miner operator and accidently struck them above the right eyebrow. This resulted in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

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Employee was removing a piece of metal from a machine. The last two bolts holding the metal to the machine broke and the metal fell onto the employee's right thumb causing a laceration.

Employee had drilled the first steel into the roof. They reached for the finishing steel and it was stuck between the bolt tray and ATRS. When it came loose, the steel flipped up and struck them in the lip.

While chipping slag after a weld job, a railroad employee got debris in their eye, which had to be extracted at a local medical facility. Safety glasses were worn at the time of the incident. After the debris was extracted, EE was prescribed antibiotic eye drops as a preventive measure.

On 7/20/2023 at approximately 11:00 A.M. an employee working on site at Holcim Paulding Plant sustained an injury to the upper left leg. The employee was working to remove the Torch Scribe Stand when discomfort was felt in the upper left leg. The employee was taken for medical evaluation.

WHILE STRIPPING 4/0 INSULATION THE KNIFE SLIPPED SIDEWAYS OFF THE END OF 4/0 ELECTRIC CABLE (WHERE THE LUG GOES) AND CUT THE LEFT PALM BELOW THE THUMB. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING CUT GLOVES. EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO AMES SAFETY AND WAS TAKEN TO FMI RESCUE FOR EVALUATION. EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR TOOK EMPLOYEE TO A CLINIC FOR FOLLOW UP CARE.

The injured EE was using a grinder to cut a piece of pipe on the 9th floor of the plant. The wheel got bound and swung back and struck them in the hand. The EE was wearing gloves, and the grinder had a guard. The EE did not miss any scheduled shifts.

Miner was wearing a welding hood and safety glasses. While chipping welding slag with hammer the slag went up underneath safety glasses hitting left eye. First aid in form of flushing occurred at facility. Miner went to a local clinic for evaluation was diagnosed with left cornea scratch and was prescribed antibiotic eye drops. Miner returned to work and has not missed any time.

Employee's pinky was pinched between a winch block and the dredge ladder.

Employee stated that EE went to trouble shoot a D box cable and found a section of draw rock had fallen and struck the cable. When EE bent over to get the rock off the cable so repairs could be made, a section of draw rock fell out striking EE on the back of the head. Employee received 9 staples at the ER and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee alleges employee was holding a liner in employee's hands and a sharp object cut left hand/fingers. Employee received sutures.

While loading a Strata prop on to a shuttle car EE's glove caught on the wire of the prop. EE couldn't get hand away from the prop as the prop dropped on the shuttle car causing it to smash EE's right ring and middle fingers.

EE was struck in chin by rock thrown by a 2nd employee. The struck employee required 3 stitches.

EE was walking through an air door to get to EE's haul truck when EE was hit by a gust of air and fell over. EE struck their head. EE was seen at the ER, x-rays were negative, and a small puncture wound on EE's head was closed with two staples. Released to full duty.

EE was using a 9""grinder to remove some old welds from the dryer. EE was tied off and sitting on the dryer while grinding. EE started to slip so EE reached back to grab the safety line to regain balance causing the grinder to strike EE's knee. EE received 10 stitches to the right knee and was given a post-accident drug screen.

After checking fluid levels, an employee twisted their knee when leaving the work area due to their foot being wedged between a pump and some piping.

Employee was putting back on a metal side panel guard, when left ring finger was smashed between two guard pieces resulting in an laceration and fracture to the finger tip.

Employee was prying with a slate bar and the bar slipped pinching employee's left index finger causing a laceration and a fracture. Employee was wearing gloves at time off accident.

Employee was pulling on a pry bar trying to move a wear plate into place when the pry bar slipped and the end of it scraped across the employees face cutting their cheek.

While beating on a chute the employees hammer contacted an airline slightly above and behind EE causing it to be redirected which caused it to hit the left thumb of EE's off hand. This created a laceration which required a few stitches to close up.

Employee was bolting in #5 entry on #1 section. After drilling with the 3' starter, EE inserted a 6' stack steel and used the fast feed to run the steel up the hole. EE let off the fast feed about 1 foot from the termination point but the fast feed stuck causing the steel to break striking EE on the right index finger resulting in 7 stitches.

Employee was feeding the screen plant and noticed it was overheating. EE shut it down to cool off. EE later released the radiator cap to check the coolant level and it spewed hot coolant on EE.

ind was removing drill steels from the roof when EE's steels got stuck and EE tried to use the drill chuck on the bolter to remove the steels when EE's finger got smashed between the steels and the chuck which resulted in eight stitches

A small rock fell between shield #68 and #69 hitting EE in the left thumb, causing a laceration in which required stitches.

Employee was on surface loading rock dust into a track mounted dusting machine. While disconnecting the discharge hose from the machine, the connector struck EE in the face/nose area. Received two (2) stitches.

Employee was working between cones one and two on the ground level on the ladder for CV1 zero speed on the belt. As EE was dismounting the ladder, EE snagged EE's harness on a Unistrut and continued down the ladder unaware EE has sustained a laceration.

Worker lifted EE's face shield and debris entered EE's eye.

EE stepped down from the center walkway onto the bolting platform on the operator's side. The back of the employee's forearm came in contact with an 8' T3 strap causing a 2"" X 2"" laceration.

Was moving a stone with crowbar. It slipped out from under stone and the edge of the stone landed on the edge of employees hand. EE went to hospital after work but finished working the rest of the day.

EE was removing a worn cutting-edge bolt from the loader bucket. When EE went to remove the nut, the bolt dropped and continued to spin when EE attempted to secure it by grabbing it with EE's left hand, cutting EE's left index finger.

Injured employee was drilling last hole of the cut up when a rock fell out striking their left hand resulting in lacerations to their left index finger requiring 7 stitches, middle finger requiring 4 stitches, and ring finger requiring 2 stitches.

During the installation of a rotary valve to a hopper the injured EE lacerated left pointer finger from a pinch injury between the two flanges of the equipment being installed. The EE was reaching between the flanges to apply a gasket material when load swing occurred shearing the EE's finger between the two components.

Employee jammed finger while holding rock on splitter

Employee believes employee wiped something into eyes when wiping the sweat away from eyes. Employee was wearing Safety glasses and also had a welding hood on while grinding. Employee had irritation to both eyes and received a prescription while there was no particles or abrasions to the eyes.

Cutting hose with a utility Knife.

Employee stated was cutting the top off a bucket and the knife slipped cutting right leg. Employee received 3 stitches.

A Technician was removing an axle from a haul truck. As the axle became free from the final, it swung and impacted a forklift and the employee's hand, requiring nine sutures to close the wound.

Employee was descending off a conveyor while wearing fall protection and self-retracting lanyard. While descending the retractable whipped around striking the employee on the top of the head, causing a laceration to head that required four staples.

Employee was holding on to bolt head with hand while attempting to tighten with impact gun. Bolt head spun in employee's left hand cutting left pinky finger requiring 8 stitches.

EE pushed the 4' split set bolt into the drilled hole in the back by hand. As EE was positioning self to drive the bolt the rest of the way in with the jackleg, the bolt fell out of the hole and struck EE on the right forearm.

Tightening grate casting nuts with an impact wrench, a piece of metal shaving flew off the nut/socket and landed in the employee's eye.

Process engineer taking a water sample was stung in the right tricep by a wasp. Ice was used to soothe the sting, no further first aid administered.

Employee was cutting a few feet off a hose to replace a section on a waterline that was leaking. While doing so employee went to cut the piece and that's when they cut their middle finger on the tip of the left hand.

Employee was lifting empty garbage can out of the bed of company vehicle when EE felt pain in the left shoulder. Employee sought treatment on 7/13/23 and was diagnosed with a strain. EE was referred to PT.

EE was chipping concrete. While chipping, EE felt material enter the right eye.

While operating a CAT scraper, a chunk slipped out from under the scraper tire, jolting the employee around and employees fingers jammed between the joystick (controls). Employee was seen at hospital and has a sprained finger.

IE stated that EE was entering into the rear seat of a mantrip located behind the front passenger seat with EE's hand on the upright canopy support post. EE stated that another employee closed the door to prepare for departure smashing EE's right ring finger between the door and post. The IE was transported to the local ER for treatment where EE received four sutures in the finger

Employee was using a small hammer to hammer a pin in place. It appears a piece of rock broke off and struck the left upper arm of the employee, causing a laceration.

Employee was cleaning out a chute with a bar and slipped and hit arm on a piece of angle iron resulting in a cut on left forearm that needed stitches.

Unrolling 3 inch poly pipe using the IT62. Was hooking the chains up to the rolls, there was a burr on the forks that cut left forearm. Received 5 sutures

EE got dust in eye. The next day EE reported irritation in the eye and was sent to the clinic.

Operator was cleaning water off the floor in the water treatment facility. Operator slipped and fell, striking head. Operator suffered a laceration above the Left eye requiring sutures

Miner was installing wheel hub on truck. Miner pinched small finger on left hand while attempting to align valve stem. Required 3 stitches on small finger of left hand.

Employee had just installed the first row of bolts in a head hole and was drilling the test hole. A piece of draw rock fell and struck the back of left arm causing a laceration that required stitches.

Employees was attempting to change a pin on the slope tail circle conveyor when some debris came in contact with the employee's upper lip causing injury.

Summer helper was taking a bag of trash to the dumpster outside of the office building and was stung by a wasp on the hand while opening the lid. First aid administered, no further injury.

EE was shutting the door of a dozer that the EE was operating. The EE pulled the door closed, smashing left middle finger. EE received (4) sutures, and returned to work the following day.

The employee was working with a driller installing a table plate when the employee decided to do the same with other table plates on the deck, during that process a table plate fell over pinching EE's left index finger tip.

Employee was moving a rock out of the way of the miner cable, when the rock rolled onto right ring finger causing a laceration. Employee received 5 stitches to close the laceration. Employee did not miss any work as a result of this incident

While cutting off the mill belts, the knife slipped off the belts and hit EE's left forearm.

Employee was operating a crane when it tipped to its side. The operator jumped out of the crane landing face first striking their forehead causing laceration needing stitches.

Cooling press off and fitting blew out. The steam started burning and EE couldn't see and ran away into a pipe.

Welder smashed a finger between two metal pieces of metal. The went to local clinic two days later because the blood was beginning to displace their fingernail. Provider at local clinic drained the blood and employee returned to work on their next regularly scheduled shift.

Employee and partner were lifting the shroud off the ACM Mill when the chain slipped on the rigging assembly causing the 100-150 lbs. (45-68 Kg) shroud to drop 6"" (15 cm) and come down on employee's gloved left hand bruising the little and ring fingers (X-ray confirmed no fracture).

Employee states the dump handle of the haul truck slipped out of their hand causing the truck to shake violently.

While placing a roller in structure, the roller slid and pinched left index finger against the structure causing a laceration needing 7 sutures.

Ee being loaded by hydraulic shovel and reports bucket ""slammed"" into bed of truck jostling ee in the cab. Reports pain in back, seen at the clinic on 7/7, diagnosed with cervical, thoracic, lumbar strains, released to restricted duty. Medical and factual investigation completed 7/26, claim accepted by workers' comp 7/27, resulting in this report.

Employee installed Leach Tank #3 lid section to fit into place. The lid was stuck causing employee to push lid with right leg causing overexertion of their knee. Employee did not notice any pain at that point in time. They reported the incident on 7-10-2023. Doctor recommended Physical therapy on 07/18/2023 to have done. Physical therapy will start on 7-21-2023 @ 4:00 PM.

EE was tightening bolts on a dozer track with an impact wrench. The impact exhaust kicked up dust and debris into EE's face and some went into EE's eye. EE had metallic foreign body imbedded into the eye. Taken to clinic to have metallic piece removed and issued medication and referred to ophthalmologist.

Wind blew a small speck of debris under the safety glasses of a mechanic's. The incident was reported late and the speck had to be removed with a medical instrument at a doctors office.

While changing screens on a mobile screen plant a section of removable catwalk came loose causing employee to fall. Employee received medical evaluation at the local hospital. Employee only suffered scrapes and a bruise. Employee was released to go back to work at full duty.

Worker was helping to load a welding skid on a trailer. When the skid was lifted the load started to swing. The worker reached out Right hand to stabilize the load. The little finger of the hand was pinched between the skid and a truck scale already loaded on the trailer. This smashed the finger between the two objects and broke the skin on the little finger. Required stitches.

Setting a conveyor belt in place. The worker was placing blocking under the conveyor support when the load shifted downward, smashing the worker's Left thumb between the block and the conveyor leg. This cut the tip of the thumb and required stitches to close the wound.

Dust got in the eye of the employee when they went to retrieve a wrench they dropped. The wrench fell onto a covered belt. Employee hit the cover and dust got into their face. No foreign bodies were found when seen at the doctor. Antibiotic drops were prescribed as precaution.

Moving a piece of steel, lost footing and corner of steel plate contacted miner's right leg causing a small laceration.

Employee was carrying two cardox tubes up a flight of stairs when they stumbled causing them to fall forward into the stairs. This resulted in a laceration to their right ring finger which required nine sutures to close.

EE was walking with a blast box, tripped over a rock, and struck hand on a wire. Wire went through glove, puncturing right hand. Seen at the ER, received a tetanus shot, and on follow-up at the clinic was diagnosed with an infection. Released to full duty.

EE was using a pry bar to turn the pump assembly for alignment when the bar slipped and struck the employee on the nose. The impact caused a laceration to the left side of the nose. EE went to a clinic for evaluation and treatment.

Employee was cleaning out a clay feeder/shredder where a process upset had damaged the feeder/shredder. While cleaning out the clay from behind a bent door assembly, the employee lacerated their forearm on a jagged piece of metal. First aid was administered and employee was taken to a medical facility for treatment.

Employee was cutting the old rubber endcaps off of the spray bars at the Wash Plant. While cutting one of them, the retractable-blade utility knife they were using slipped off the rubber and contacted their left inner thigh. This caused a laceration about 1 inch long and 1 inch deep. 3 Sutures required.

EE (Welder and Mechanic) was getting an air line off of a truck frame. EE needed to cut the line. EE was pulling the line up and holding it with left hand and cutting with right hand. EE was cutting away from self when the line unexpectedly separated. EE's left hand jerked back and hit something on the truck frame resulting in the laceration to EE's hand.

Miner was cutting conveyor belt fabric with a utility knife and cut rt. leg.

Employee's hand made contact with a sharp spinning bolt resulting in a laceration.

Employee was using a metal shear and when activated the plate popped up catching employee's left thumb between the plate and the body of the machine.

Summer Intern was dizzy and collapsed while waiting for water truck to fill up.

Employee was performing their daily task when they felt sick and overheated. The employee was administered fluids both through IV and oral on-site and was instructed to stay in a cool area and continue to drink water.

Ee was working in high heat/humid conditions and experienced signs of heat exhaustion/dehydration - was treated and prescribed rest/off work for 2 days.

Employee was on top of bag house in mill 11/12 building replacing a motor. After 20 minutes on top of bag house employee felt dizzy and fell over from heat illness. Employee was responsive and alert. Was taken to hospital for evaluation.

EE was assigned the task of injecting Visolite Tracer Compound into the bottom of the Coke Mill Dust Collector hopper to determine the condition of the dust collector bags. When EE asked the Control Room to start the Dust Collector Fan, the fan's suction pulled EE into the Dust Collector hopper causing EE to strike EE's head and face on the hopper's door frame.

Ee sustained a Standard Threshold Shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss; workplace noise cannot be ruled out as a factor in the hearing change. Confirmation received from AuD. CPS/A, on 07/26/2023. Retraining and refitting complete.

Treated at hospital due to heat exposure. EE sustained heat exposure after entrapment 503.7J1, process passenger elevator, for 3 hours. Removed by fire and rescue.

Treated at hospital due to heat exposure. EE sustained heat exposure after entrapment 503.7J1, process passenger elevator, for 3 hours. Removed by fire and rescue.

Treated at hospital due to heat exposure. EE sustained heat exposure after entrapment 503.7J1, process passenger elevator, for 3 hours. Removed by fire and rescue.

Repetitive motion of right wrist up to right shoulder. Employee continued to work until surgery on 9/27/2023.

Miner was tested for annual hearing loss. Retesting has stated that the miner is above the threshold of 25% deeming a hearing loss on miners part 62.

The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 8/30/2023 from a medical report dated 7/25/2023 awarding the injured 2.37% permanent partial disability from noise induced hearing loss.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Miner reported to supervisor miner was not feeling well, said they felt dizzy and sick to their stomach. Supervisor had a coworker go check on them, the miner was found passed out and unresponsive. EMS was called immediately, miner regained consciousness quickly and was given water and kept cool until EMS arrived. The miner was treated by EMS for heat exhaustion.

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

Employee fainted as a result of exposure to high heat and humidity. Employee received medical treatment and was released back to work with no restrictions.

Miner experienced a hearing threshold shift as per test results.

Employee reported a headache of increasing intensity, progressively feeling worse as the day went on, while still drinking water. Employee was transported to the hospital with signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

Employee claims EE got overheated on the job on 7/19/23. No accident of injury to report was completed until today. Employee never reported anything to the company before leaving work on 7/19/23.

Working on the 7th floor of the Mill Bldg, re-wiring the tripper motor and checking proximity switches. Employee got overheated causing heat exhaustion. Employee was taken to ER where EE received IV fluids, and sent home. Work release to return to work the next day.

On said date and time miner was operating loader 35385 when the a/c quit working. EE stayed in that machine for another 20 minutes in which EE reported this to MGR. EE had another loader with a working a/c to use. MGR came to mine site and took EE to Urgent care where EE was treated and released to full duty.

An employee allegedly was exposed to blasting fumes and went home sick. The following day, the employee also went home sick and was seen by a Doctor, where the employee was given a full release with no restrictions or treatment. The employee did not return to work upon the employee's own decision.

Employee works in Quarry area and in direct sun light during working hours, as EE did this at end of day (shift) EE felt a little light headed and pale. EE was taken by personnel vehicle to ER where EE was found to be dehydrated.

An underground operator was removing ventilation fans outside of the portal and became exhausted by heat. The operator was cooled down and rehydrated. After work EE began to feel worse and was seen by a doctor and missed days away from work due to the condition.