Mining Incidents in August 2023

A hose ruptured, spraying flammable liquid on the turbo charger causing an equipment fire. The operator exited the loader. There were no injuries.

ROOF FALL - A roof fall was found during the on-shift belt examination of the North B Conveyor belt. The fall occurred at cross cut 138.5 in the #4 entry. The roof fall was approximately 21 feet wide x 35 feet in length and fell above the anchorage bolts.

Smoldering coal was found in five different areas of the coal mine. The apparent cause was spontaneous combustion from the recent rain, followed by hot dry weather. The areas were difficult to access, so they burned for over 30 minutes.

Brakes went out on truck - truck totaled.

A grass fire was reported south of Area G. No personnel, structures, or equipment were threatened by the fire. The fire was extinguished about an hour later with no injuries or damage to equipment.

The continuous mining machine inadvertently intersected a gas well casing.

On 8/28/2023 9"" of rain fell in about 3 hours. This allowed water to run down the box cut into the slope area of the mine and pool up. This area of the mine is the old mine in the seam above where we currently mine at the top of the internal slope located at Dawes.

Transport elevator had a faulty relay switch. Tech replaced relay and retrieved elevator.

On August 27th at 10:10 P.M. the #1 service cage tripped electrically. The cage did not get back up and running till 12:10 A.M. on August 28th.

Sandstone mixing with slate roof

On the morning of 8/26/2023, employees arrived on site to run the plant. A small fire was discovered under the main feed hopper. Further investigation determined a larger fire had engulfed the entire plant overnight. Site security camera footage noted the fire broke out on the wet plant on 8/25/2023 at approximately 9:00 pm.

A roof fall occurred on the Main East Mainline Track from 7-38 1/4 to 7-38 3/4. The fall was approximately 30 feet long by 16 feet wide and 12 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the #9 entry just inby spad #333 on the 39B #2 section. The fall measured approximately 60' long X 20' wide X 9' high.

An unintentional roof fall has been discovered on the King Knob Panel in the #5 entry at #5 block on 8/24/23. No injuries occurred due to this incident with no damage to any equipment, ventilation controls, or escapeways. The air course examiners travel is also unobstructed as well. The dimensions of the fall measured 27'L x 18'W x 10'H. All approaches have been dangered off.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on 3 ML Belt at 47 block. The fall was approximately 16' L x 16'W x 4-6' H. No one was injured during this fall.

No injuries. EE got stuck in clinker elevator due to issues with the door switches and the way they communicate to the system. MSHA was notified due to entrapment EE was removed shortly after 2 hours.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on MW Haulage at 37 block. The fall was approximately 14' W x 17' L x 5-6'H. No one was injured during the fall.

We had a roof fall between the intake and the belt line. the fall is located a brk 7 on the number 4 belt. It is approx. 60' in length and 20' wide. It is a non-injury fall and the primary escapeway was not affected due to having a second intake entry.

Weekly examiner was making the weekly run. The examiner encountered a roof fall. The roof fall was at 19+00 in 7 seam B intake. The fall measured approximately 7 feet high, 18 feet high, by 60 feet long.

MSHA inspector was on site testing hoist functions when the safety catch test failed. The hoist was placed out of service and phoned in. The hoist was then tested in the same way that it was commissioned and the safety catches passed.

The Main Mine Elevator was down due on 8/20/23 due to an inoperative top door lid switch. No employees or individuals were on the elevator at the time of the incident. The elevator was repaired and returned to service immediately. It was down for a total of 70 minutes.

Replaced a faulty trackside mine level gate latch and tightened a loose connection on the gate lock switch on the terminal strip on the Contrary Portal 8 Vent Siemag Friction Hoist.

The main mine elevator was inoperative from 6:55AM to 10:30AM on 08/20/2023 due to a main front door switch failure. No employees or individuals were on the elevator at the time of the incident. The elevator was repaired and returned to normal service.

During a power outage our computer system recorded an under-voltage fault and the Genset did not auto switch as intended causing the system to fail.

Elevated C.O. levels were detected at 11XC and 5XC on the NM #1 belt. It was determined that the belt had been rubbing against the structural frame at the TG 3 transfer area causing smoke and elevated C.O. levels.

Sandstone mixing with slate roof

During inspection of the hoisting rope it was discovered that over lapping had occurred during operation. This was discovered on 08/19/2023 and the hoisting rope was changed out on 08/20/2023.

An area was seen smoldering at the top of an 85-foot coal wall. An elevated dirt ramp had to be constructed to get a water truck high enough to extinguish and seal the area, so it burned for over 30 minutes.

Excavator operator noticed smoke under the hood. Operator got the fire extinguisher and exited the excavator. Realized that could not safely put out the fire, so evacuated the area and called 911. Foreman called and reported accident to MSHA.

An electrical fault on a mining shovel, initiated a coal dust ignition that caused some material to catch fire on top of the shovel house.

A non-injury accident occurred on August 18th, 2023 at approximately 12:57 pm. An unplanned roof fall occurred at B-Mains belt entry between xc49 to xc50 in the number 3 entry. The roof fall measured approximately 35' long, 18' wide, and 7' high.

A series of three grass fires started along the railroad tracks west of the mine property and burned onto the mine. It took firefighting personnel over 30 minutes to extinguish the flames.

Incoming power to our substation was lost. When power was restored, the 500 KVA transformer shorted out. Our hoist operator was 50' from bottom doing the daily checks when power was lost. The hoist was manually released to get the hoist operator to the bottom of the shaft. A new transformer was installed.

At approximately 2:35 PM the Sugar Run Elevator went down. It was determined that the interior door came off track. No persons were trapped, and the elevator was back in service at 8:10 PM.

During the time that the main mine elevator was down, while testing the brakeman car it was discovered that there was a faulty wheel speed sensor. The elevator became operational before the brake car was repaired. Later the brakeman car was repaired and put back into service. There were no injuries involved during this incident.

Due to a malfunction of a door switch, 21 men became entrapped on the Main Mine Elevator. ICE elevator services were notified and the switch was repaired with no injuries to anyone involved.

Output on system circuit received and electrical arc that damaged this particular output.

Smoker noticed in the coal/parting berm on the #4 access ramp above c-seam. This was not on the edge of the highwall. Smoker was cable locked by the 4100 shovel cable, and needed to be relocated to gain access. Smoker was out within 1 hour of discovery.

One of the two hydraulic jacks broke at the weld on the slope track collar ventilation doors preventing the slope brake car from being able to completely exit the mine.

At 9:58pm the control room operator received an alarm from the thermal cameras on the shredded tire storage pile showing a potential hotspot/fire. The control room operator dispatched crew members to evaluate the situation, and based on their evaluation, the fire department was called. The fire lasted approximately 31 min, no damage occurred except to the tire pile.

Assistant manager was notified of an approaching wildfire to the southeast of the location. The fire was stopped approx. 1/4 mile from mine property. The fire never contacted Capitol property. In an abundance of caution MSHA was contacted via the emergency line and notified of the approaching fire.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on 4 ML belt at 14 block cross-cut towards the track. The fall was approximately 75' long x 16' wide x 16' high. No one was injured during the fall.

At 10:30 pm there was a report that 2-shaft top station was hazier than normal but gas readings with a Ventis pro 5 gas detector were normal. A supervisor bump tested an MX6 gas monitor & accompanied employees back to 2-shaft portal to investigate. When the 2nd air door was opened, there was smoke so they retreated & initiated the mine emergency response plan.

There was an unplanned roof fall at crosscut 62 in the #11 3rd Main East #3 entry.

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the #4 to #5 crosscut at break #32 on the 4-A belt line.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on the Slope Mains Panel in the #4 entry 12-13 block. No injuries occurred with no damage to any equipment, ventilation controls, or escapeways. All approaches have been dangered off with additional roof support set. The fall dimensions are 6 1/2' H x 20' W x 50' L.

A roof fall was discovered in 5 North #2 entry between cross cuts 72 and 73.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the 003/004 section, above anchorage, in number 2 entry, inby spad 5282.

Roof fall on right return 1 break outby spad #753 The roof fall did not impede travel or disrupt ventilation. The fall is 20x20 and above anchorage area was bolted with 4' foot fully grouted resin bolts in May of 2007. The fall was discovered on weekly, and area was timbered off.

Blown fuse causing the main hoist to be down.

Lost power to surface areas causing the main hoist to be down.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #1 entry of 6 South between 108 and 109 x-cut. Adverse geological conditions in the form of a ""cutter"" due to horizontal stress, ran up the left rib causing the roof strata to separate above the primary bolts. In later days this fall extended inby to approximately 80ft out by the 110 x-cut. No injury or equipment damage to report.

A non-injury accident occurred. An unplanned roof fall occurred at the 6 East belt 26+01 crosscut, #1 entry intersection. A breaker row of timbers were set inby and outby the roof fall in # 1 entry. A breaker row was set in the intersection of the fall on the # 2 entry side of crosscut 26+01. A rehabilitation plan was submitted to MSHA on 08/05/2023 and approved.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the 16th South, in #3 entry, at spad #25+20.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on 3ML Belt at 31 block intersection above an existing steel set. The fall was approximately 40'L x 20'W x 12'H. No one was injured during the fall.

A roof fall was discovered in the primary escapeway near spad 15550 on No. 5 Belt at No 18 Break. Work crews were withdrawn to an area outby the fall. Fall measured approximately 40 feet long x 20 feet wide x 10 feet high.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered in the West Mains panel on 52 zone in the #8 entry at 27 block. No injuries occurred with no damage to any ventilation controls, equipment or escapeways. The dimensions of the fall measured 8'Hx20'Wx20'L. All approaches have been dangered off with additional roof support set.

During the weekly exam the examiner encountered a roof fall in the return air course. The fall was at 42 x-cut 7A return. Fall measures approximately 60 feet long x 17 feet wide x 10 feet high. The fall had stack rock strata.

An unplanned Roof Fall occurred at an unknown time. Right Return Air Course of Main West, Entry #6 XC 21. Approximately 5 ft. wide by 6 ft. long and 4.5 ft high. It is NOT at or above the anchorage, but has impeded travel. No injuries, entrapment and no ventilation interruption. Preliminary diagnoses; Strata failure due to deterioration of the seam transition area.

A rock fall occurred at approximately 4:05 P.M. in the 221 panel West. #2 Unit at spad 6+30 Between the #3 and #4 entries. There were no injuries due to the rockfall

An unplanned roof fall above the anchorage horizon of the roof supports occurred at 36 crosscut, #3 entry of the #1 Headgate Section.

At approximately 3:50 PM the Sugar Run Elevator went down. The elevator was being sent down to the mine bottom when this occurred. Shortly after elevator was returned to the surface. After an examination it was determined that a lower limit switch was the cause. No person were trapped and elevator returned to service at 6:08 PM.

EE's right hand was cut deeply by trimming saw and EE lost most of three fingers on right hand.

An employee's right pinky finger was amputated at the tip while adjusting telehandler forks for an operator who was moving a load. The operator had tilted the forks back without warning before the employee had completed the adjustments.

Close Clearance and not keeping all body parts inside of mantrip. Employee crushed EE's middle and pointer fingers of EE's right hand when EE grabbed the canopy post to reposition self in the mantrip. The mantrip was traveling around a tight corner where clearance is close and the employees right hand was in a pinch point between the canopy post and the coal/rock rib.

Employee reached down to adjust a pallet on the palletizer without deenergizing the system. Once the employee moved the pallet a few inches the sensor started the conveyor because it thought there was not a pallet there. The tip of the employee's left index finger was severed by the conveyor chain once it energized.

Employee was adjusting a jack pad on a crane outrigger when EE's hand was crushed.

Injured employee was traveling on a mantrip with a co-worker to go make a belt splice. Injured employee dismounted the mantrip at a track switch for the mantrip to enter and as the mantrip passed by employee, a splice board was sticking out and struck upper left leg. Employee has pain and a contusion. The employees failed to follow Company safety policy, rules & regulations.

Injured employee was using a hammer and chisel to remove a plug in a longwall ram jack that needed replaced. While hitting the plug with the hammer & chisel, a piece of it broke off and flew into employee's left eye. Received a cut to the globe part of EE's eyeball that required sutures. Employee has training & experience but is new to this job.

Employee was using a prybar to reposition the oil tank on a dozer. EE's prybar slipped causing the employee to fall backward and hurt EE's lower back.

Injured employee was Operating a Caterpillar 777 haulage truck when the loader operator that was loading EE's truck dumped a large rock into the truck that ""jarred"" the truck. Employee was jarred and felt pain in their lower back.

I.E. Stated that while putting up a cable bolt EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder.

IE was cutting beams and as the beam fell it struck IE's foot.

Miner stepped into a pile of hot material allowing hot material to enter their boot causing burns around the upper ankle.

Dry plant crew was in the process of reassembling the exhaust fan on bag house 3. After performing lockout, tagout, tryout; the belt was manually turned to diagnose an issue. When the belt was moving, the employee grabbed the moving belt by hand causing employee's fingers to be pulled in between the belt and sheave.

Was lifting a hoist on a platform in the tower and EE reinjured a hernia.

EE was trying to spread forks on the IT CAT Loader Equipment number 1195 when one fork came off of the rail and fell on EE's right ankle. The forks were in a raised position approximately 4 ft. off of the ground in the wire hole (Underground).

Miner had picked up a piece of granite grout, the piece broke in half creating a sharp edge that fell across EE's wrist causing a laceration

Injured employee sustained a fracture to EE's lower leg when a piece of rock rolled out from low on the rib and struck EE as EE was positioning the continuous miner on the #1 Headgate section.

An electrician was troubleshooting and checking connections on the #1 Magnetic Separator circuit breaker. A screwdriver EE was using came in contact with energized leads causing an arc that resulted in first degree burns to EE's neck and right hand and second degree burns to EE's left hand.

Loading oil on stinger ride and twisted knee.

Employee complained of pain in lower back, with no preceding incident. MRI and specific diagnosis indicate degenerative wear on disks.

Operator of light vehicle traveled through a dip too fast and caused the operator to raise in their seat and come down on their 2-way radio which was in their vest pocket.

While pulling pieces of conveyor belting by hand 10'- 13' long, a back strain occurred. Doctor's diagnoses: Acute thoracic back pain.

A fully trained miner was carrying supplies when a strap struck EE in the neck. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was struck on the left knee by a rock while roof bolting.

Pulling water hose up the slope and felt a pop in EE's shoulder

Miner was hammering in a choker plate for material feed, missed the plate and struck EE's R-index finger. Miner was wearing leather gloves at the time and sustained a fracture to EE's fingertip.

A fully trained miner was carrying belt structure when EE felt pain in their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While walking to re-hook a chain onto a track rail that was being removed from 11L longwall, the employee tripped and fell onto the track rail. EE's knee landed on the on the track rail. Employee worked all required shifts until being taken off of work for a fractured kneecap on 9/11/2023.

I.E. was setting up the CM to start cutting. As they were hanging cable across the entry they felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder. I.E. continued to work until a doctor took them off for surgery on 4-19-2024.

Employee strained neck while on a mechanical bolter when a slab fell from the face in heading EE was bolting. The slab struck bolters boom causing the bolter to bounce resulting in the strain. Was seen at ER on 8/29/23 and issued full release. Was seen again on 9/6/23 for continued neck pain at which time restrictions were issued making this reportable.

The employee was attempting to lift a High Voltage plug from the storage container when the employee felt a pain in lower back.

Employee was descending down into the Jaw Crusher to stand on a platform placed to disassemble locking wedge and jaw die when EE twisted Right ankle.

A fully trained miner was was on the longwall face when a rock fell between the shields and hit EE in the leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Team Lead turned leg the wrong way while working in the Baghouse, but stated was okay and no medical attention needed. Teammate wanted medical attention the next day and was driven to medical facility to get checked. Doctor released teammate to restrictive light duty and given a knee brace.

IE strained back reinstalling a battery lid on a scoop. The employee also stated the employee had a jolt while operating a shuttle car during the shift.

Employee was dismounting fuel truck when they stepped on a rock twisting their ankle.

Employee was crossing over the pan line, when EE slipped on chain and fell onto right knee, cutting their knee and landing with all weight on the knee.

SHOVELING DEBRIS IN & AROUND CHUTE & SMASHED FINGER

Employee was walking to the cage and rolled their ankle causing it to dislocate.

Employee was removing a drill steel from the mine roof and felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder. EE was seen by a doctor for a possible torn rotator cuff on 08/29/2023 where they were taken off work due to the restrictions. EE began missing work on 08/30/2023.

EE was walking through the shop between a wooden pallet and the vending machine when EE's left foot caught a loop that was coming off of the pallet that was holding down an electrical cable. EE tripped and fell on EE's face and put a small cut on EE's nose and bumped EE's forehead. EE tried to catch self with EE's left arm but still hit EE's face on the concreate.

Employee was bolting a gopher hole and as the drill steel was pulled from the roof, a rock fell, striking the employee on the small finger of EE's left hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

A fully trained miner was carrying supplies when a rock fell and cut EE's leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

IE was lifting and pushing on t-channel when EE's hands slid off the piece EE was pushing. EE's forearm came in contact with the metal end of the t-channel. IE received 6 sutures.

Employee was connecting the pinner steel under pressure when they popped out hitting the employee's left hand resulting in a fracture to the left thumb. Employee started missing work on 08/28/2023.

Employee alleges that while operating the water truck on 8/25/23, employee hit a bump causing a back pain. Employee did not report the incident until 09/05/23 and sought medical treatment on 09/06/23. While this incident is still under investigation, this 7000-1 is being reported within the 10 business days of receiving medical treatment.

Rib roll on foot

Individual was greasing excavator prior to working and outdoor conditions were windy and dry. EE recalls sand blowing into right eye. EE attempted to wipe it away and believed EE had done so. Reported to manager on 28 Aug as EE felt EE needed to get medical attention to the eye.

Employee was using a pry bar to force a rollaway door to close. Employee was using extra pushing force with right arm and felt a pulling sensation at the base of the back of neck.

As the employee was finishing barring out a crude hopper, they went to put the bar away and felt a pop in right shoulder, and pain afterwards.

IE was roof bolting when the pusher fell between the tray and the boom. When EE was pushing the bolt to the mine roof, the pusher fell and pinched EE's finger.

IE was working on the longwall airlock doors to repair a broken shaft. IE let the tension off the shaft and heard the spring unwind. One side completely unwound while the other didn't fully release. IE began to take the bolts off the side cover. When IE took the last bolt off. The cover rotated and cut IE's forearm in two spots. IE had a orthopedic surgeon fix the lacerations.

Maintenance mechanic was using 4lb hammer to strike Allen Wrench with extension. When the extension was struck, the Allen wrench ""popped"" back contacting the technician's face resulting in a broken tooth.

IE was getting out of EE's personal vehicle before EE's shift when EE rolled EE's ankle on uneven ground.

EE was carrying 137lb flange to weld location, kicked rock with toe of boot and started falling. EE released left hand. Flange landed on right hand. Open laceration to R 3rd finger, vascular compromise, requiring 14 stitches, and broken bones at first knuckle requiring surgery to repair.

Employee was attempting to close the latch for a tailgate on an end dump truck and as the latch bar moved into place, the palm on the right hand was pinched resulting in a cut needing stitches.

EE slipped, but did not fall, while walking in work area. On 08/28/23 EE reported injury and soreness in leg to Clinic. EE was referred to a healthcare facility for eval. and treatment. EE has restrictions that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

Installation of new silo components (feeder tube), when a bolt broke and the tube fell approximately 5 ft onto employees right foot (above steel toe). 2 fractures diagnosed, employee given a walking boot, crutches, restrictions of no weight bearing on right leg.

Did not look at roof or pull loose roof

The miner was cleaning the catwalk along the truss conveyor near the chute transferring material from the overland, when EE was struck in the right eye by a small piece of fly rock.

Employee was using sledgehammer to drive pin in on Highwall Miner and turned causing strain to lower back.

Injured miner was on a small personnel transport boat at the facility, and was refueling it with a portable gas can. Some gasoline was spilled during the process, and absorbed into the injured miner's pants material. This resulted in a minor chemical burn.

The employee was the passenger of a gravely (UTV) riding along when the vehicle had a minor backing incident into a wooden post. The driver of the vehicle was fine but the passenger stated had a headache after the incident and requested to go home.

Ie was lifting water line and felt a pop in EE's right elbow.

Employee lost balance and fell while moving steel drill rod on bench. Drill rod fell on EE.

Employee was riding down frontend manlift and fell from 5th floor to the 4th floor. Employee received injuries to head, right ribs, right and left leg.

Employee was mopping the floor when EE slipped and fell. Incident was originally classified as a first aid. On 9/14/2023 worker went for a follow up visit to GCOM after complaining of pain and was placed on off duty until next follow up appointment.

Employee was climbing the ladder on an articulator truck and felt something pull in EE's left shoulder. Employee reported the incident to supervisor, who then filled out a report. Employee went to doctor on 8/24/2023. Doctor has written employee off until 9/8/2023.

Employee was walking down the Prep. Plant Office hallway toward the exit door when EE tripped and stumbled, twisting EE's right knee. Has pain and swelling in EE's knee and is missing work due to EE's injury. No rules or regulations were violated and EE has training and experience.

Employee was installing a bolt. The bolt was bent to get it in the hole. EE started to straighten the bolt to put it in the pot. EE felt a pop in EE's elbow. This resulted in a strain to EE's elbow.

The loader operator was climbing up the ladder to start the day and EE's hands slipped off the railing and EE fell over back wards and landed on EE's back and head.

Employee was walking with a ladder in one arm and tools in the other. EE stepped on a rock and lost balance. EE fell on right shoulder and was taken to the ER for evaluation. EE was eventually diagnosed with an acute-on-chronic rotator cuff tear. EE has been out of work since that time because of the medical restrictions. Anticipated return date in late October.

Employee was working in the EW Tank House assisting the crane operator on 08/21/23, when employee was exposed to acid mist. On 08/22/23, the employee reported to supervisor that the employee was experiencing swelling in both eyes, blurry vision, and discharge.

The employee stated was in the process of stepping out of the shuttle car to clean it and felt pain in foot. This incident is being reported as a LTA.

Employee stated hand slipped on access ladder on rear of water truck and EE's wedding ring got caught and cut EE's finger.

Installing bottom rollers and EE felt a popping in their shoulder.

Contract employee had installed first bolt. EE was swinging in to put the inside bolt up. As EE was swinging the boom, a piece of rock hit the canopy, slid off and struck EE's foot. This resulted in a fracture to the foot.

3700 Motorman did not control speed and ran through the air door.

IE was carrying trash to the truck. IE tripped over a cable bolt laying on the ground. IE fell and tried catching self with arm extended. IE has a rotator tear in the left shoulder.

The EE was cleaning the #1 Baghouse and placed EE's right hand into the rotary airlock. This resulted in lacerations to EE's right fingers and a fractured right pinky.

A fully trained miner was walking in a pump house when they tripped over a ladder and fell hitting their head. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Was assisting in function testing shields. EE was on shield #44 and hit base lift button on adjacent control. #43 base lift pressure hose was blown off base lift, hose came out of shield and struck EE near EE's right eye.

EE reports that on 8/19 they were lifting and moving pumps weighing approximately 70 lbs. when they felt a pop in left shoulder. Reports having chronic pain in same shoulder, had steroid injection in same shoulder on 7/6/23. Was supposed to have MRI a month ago but did not. Diagnosed with left shoulder pain, released to restrictions.

Employee operating telehauler was attempting to extend forks. Forks was hitting structure. EE went to adjust forks using left hand. Forks slid and caught EE's left index finger.

Picked up an oxygen bottle and sprained EE's shoulder.

After opening the window to view the amps of the plant, EE went to close the window and EE's hand went through the glass. as a result cutting EE's wrist on the glass.

IE was climbing off a dozer when they slipped and strained their back.

Employee was picking up a 4 wheeler motor off of ride. EE picked it up and fell backwards to the ground holding stomach saying EE felt something tear in stomach. EE ended up having a hernia in stomach.

Miner stepped back while holding a machine shield and left knee popped.

Employee was riding on a 10 person diesel mantrip in the middle compartment behind the driver facing forward when another 10 person diesel mantrip struck them in the side resulting in the employee being injured. EE became a lost time injury on 08/18/2023.

Employee tripped and fell on the same level while moving a cable crossing causing a laceration to the back of EE's scalp requiring stitches.

Driver was getting out of the truck. EE's hand slipped off the handle on outside of truck causing EE to fall to the ground on EE's hip.

A fully trained miner was unloading screen when EE felt a pain in EE's arm. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee and co-worker carrying belt roller. Injured tripped on anchor pin sticking up from the mine floor. Employee fell injuring Left wrist. Employee continued to work and went to medical facility on 8/22/2023. This accident is under investigation to determine if injury occurred on mine property.

Employee was checking their surroundings while reversing the loader. When they turned to look beside them, they lost feeling in their lower extremities.

Employee tripped over a cable causing EE to fall down and now has pain in the right shoulder, resulting in EE seeing a doctor and started missing work on 08/19/2023.

EE was working on connecting two pieces of 12""x8' pipeline. EE attempted to move a retaining collar to one end of the piece for connection, the pipe was elevated. EE was in a kneeling position while attempting to move the ring. As EE pulled on the ring, the ring became wedged on the rubber stopping it. The force of the stop caused EE to sprain lower back.

Employee was moving a rock out of the way of tool box, as employee moved employee twisted around and felt a pain in lower back. Started missing work 8/21/23.

While rib bolting, a rock fell striking employee's hand resulting in laceration and causing them to fall and either striking their lower leg or causing them to fall resulting in a fractured ankle.

Preshifting section stepped in a hole in crosscut 4-5 and twisted right knee. EE was taken to the doctor and diagnosed with a torn meniscus and surgery was performed on 1-29-24. EE continued to work their normal duties until surgery.

A fully trained miner was operating a Cobra drill when the drill struck the miner in the face. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Bending 5 foot roof bolts to make it easier to install in lower mining conditions employee felt pain in left shoulder, mining height was 55 inches

The employee was tying wire mesh to the rib when EE's hand slipped off of the wire causing EE to contact EE's right eye with EE's gloved thumb causing a corneal abrasion.

The employee was repositioning themselves with the jackhammer, when they lost their balance. The air hammer tipped forward catching their left thumb between the skid and the air hammer.

IW left pinky finger got caught between the drive belt and sheave resulting in a laceration.

Employee was getting up off of the ground when EE put right hand on a car cable and felt a tingle like EE had been shocked. EE finished shift and had the mine nurse practitioner check EE out and the EKG showed good. EE still felt some pain so EE went to the doctor and received a full release but did not return to work until 08/21/2023.

Checking damaged wire on transformer balcony. Arc flash occurred. Fell off platform to the ground below it. Approx 3 feet.

One break from the face the employee was trying to move a cable and felt pain in their back.

A fully trained miner was tramming a scoop when dust got into eye. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

The employee was striking a drill steel with a 1' wrench trying to unstop the suction on the roof bolter when EE felt a pop in the right elbow. The employee is being treated for a strained bicep.

Operator had hand laying on long arm of bolter while drilling wasn't paying attention caught left hand in pinch area on canopy & cut tip of ring finger off.

While being transported to section on rail mounted vehicle, employee's knee was protruding outside the confines of the passenger compartment and came in contact with a timber set alongside the belt line.

Employee was bolting when employee held on to the roof bolt and accidentally hit the rotation causing hand to be twisted resulting in hand being sprained and was taken off of work on 08/16/2023.

Miner walked over a pallet straining left ankle.

Employee was leaving their car in the parking lot and twisted their right ankle. After an x-ray it was found that the employees fibula was chipped due to this.

IE was washing on the slope when they slipped. When the employee slipped they attempted to catch themselves and strained their right shoulder.

Employee was calibrating CO Detectors at the # 1 Section tailpiece, when they stood on the tailpiece to calibrate the CO, they slipped and grabbed a belt chain, jolting their left shoulder. Based on the MRI results received by the operator on 10/11/2023 this is now being claimed as a Lost Workdays Incident.

Employee had inserted glue into a hole that EE had drilled to install a bolt. While holding the glue in place, EE reached down with EE's other hand to grab the bolt. EE's arm caught the corner of the plate causing a laceration that required stitches.

Injured employee was attempting to move a piece of roof screen when they stepped on a rock and felt pain in their right knee.

Employee was training on water truck 75A. Employee states it is really hard to shift. The truck stalled and they could not get it into gear so they shifted it into gear as hard as they could with all the strength in their arm and felt something kinda pull in their arm. Employee reported the incident the next day to their manager and leadman.

Hydraulic hose burst as bed was being raised on Terex TR70 Rock Truck. Hydraulic oil immediately burst into flames and engulfed the truck in flames. Driver had to jump from vehicle and received minor burns to arm and neck when exiting truck.

Working on loader felt wrist pain down to elbow taken to medical facility released to full duty had follow up on 8/21 also had leg pain got chiropractic treatment with restrictions could not return to work

IE was bolting when a piece of draw rock fell and cut their cheek.

While sitting in a haul truck and being loaded with large material an EE experienced mid to lower back pain from the shake of the truck.

Employee was adjusting a roller on the beltline when EE twisted back, resulting in EE having surgery on their back. EE started missing work on 08/15/2023.

Operator was loading haul trucks. Mechanic showed up to address an issue on the loader that had occurred. Operator briefly stepped out of loader to talk with mechanic about issue with loader. Using 3-point contact to step off loader, the operators hand slipped causing EE to hurt EE's knee. Operator did not fall off ladder.

IE was helping load the bolter and got a contusion on EE's ring finger on EE's right hand. The doctor advised EE should take one day off of work so EE could rest and ice EE's finger.

Employee was mounting drill RD 4004. As they placed left foot on the ladder rung, they felt a pop in the left foot. Employee has been placed off work.

The employee was lifting an air pump out of a grease barrel and felt pain in EE's back. EE was taken to the clinic for evaluation and received a full release. EE was taken back to the clinic on 8/24/23 due to continued pain and was not released to full duty.

Employee was attempting to place an oval shaped pipe into a circular hole on a car. EE struck the pipe with a sledgehammer in an attempt to force it into the hole and the pipe sprung back and struck EE under EE's left eyebrow, causing a laceration which required 8 stitches. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was descending stairs when they stepped on a rock awkwardly hurting their ankle.

Employee came in contact with a bolt on the filter screen resulting in a laceration and fracture on the right forearm.

Employee was riding down frontend manlift in GR 3, employee looked up, and got something in their left eye. After an hour, employee started feeling pain in left eye. Went up to guard shack to get left eye washed out. Employee went to clinic, then went to eye doctor. Eye doctor prescribed steroid eye drops due to scratch to eye.

Employee was exiting a covered mantrip on the surface when EE lost EE's footing & fell resulting in a dislocation & laceration to right middle finger. Seen site medic, referred to ER, X-rays negative. Sutures were required and was referred to a orthopedic surgeon for dislocation, no restrictions were issued with surgeon making this a medical reportable incident.

Contract employee was in the bolter training program under the supervision of a foreman. When the employee was trying to put the put the bolt in the pot, EE hit the up pressure instead of the down. The bottom of EE's middle finger got caught between the bolt and the pot. A skin graft was required to repair the finger.

The injured employee was stepping from the lower deck of the excavator to the upper deck. EE missed the step and hit shin on the step. EE received a cut that required stitches to close, making this incident reportable.

Employee alleges they were moving cable wires off of a truck and they heard their left shoulder pop.

After taking a Simplex Jack down while assisting in bolting of the Longwall face, EE turned away and EE's right foot slipped into the pan line chain sideways. When EE pulled their foot out, EE heard a pop.

Shop mechanic was changing oil filters on an Cat 775f in the shop. in an effort to loosen the filter with a ratchet wrench, they were pulling on the wrench when it slip off the filter and came toward them hitting them in the right side of the forehead.

Moving crib ties and IE felt EE's back popped. Accident was reported on O8/17/2023.

While installing a 16' cable bolt, drill steel became stuck, employee stepped up on drill head to remove steels. When EE stepped down EE strained EE's left leg.

Employee was operating a DeWalt 4 1/2"" grinder when it hit something and bounced back and caught EE's left index finger. ER report states ""X-ray did not show any evidence of bone injury. EE did sustain a partial tendon laceration.""

2 employees were barring out a hopper together. One employee was brushing loose material away while the other continued barring and crushed the first employee's left middle finger between the bar and the grizzly, breaking it.

Employee was assisting in lifting equipment doors when EE felt a strain in EE's back which resulted in a loss time incident.

EE was operating a John Deere 310E articulating haul truck when they hit a pothole causing the seat to bottom out and cause back pain.

Employee was handling an energized cable and was shocked. Employee was released by Dr. on 08/10/2023 but did not return to work until 08/13/2023 due to company policies.

EE was cleaning the impactor, which held a boulder in it. As EE was cleaning it, EE slipped and EE's leg got caught in it. LOTO was in place, however the impact of EE's leg on rotor caused it to rotate and bruised employees leg.

Employee was pushing a steel beam while others were pulling it. The beam suddenly dislodged and employee's finger became caught between two steel beams. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee reported that a handlebar from the ""Stop Sign"" cart fell and hit EE's knee when EE was moving it into position in front of a truck. The handlebar is welded into position so the event, as described, could not be verified.

Employee was removing belt structure and slipped and injured right ankle.

Employee was assigned to ""Quarry Yard Clean-up"" they twisted their R/ankle while walking.

RIDING MANTRIP WHEN MANTRIP HIT THE RIB ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND COAL AND ROCK FELL ON EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS RIDING MANTRIP.

IE was taking apart dust line to unplug the line. The pressure of the host burst the line and struck employee's left elbow causing a fracture and triceps tear. Employee did not miss work until surgery scheduled on 9-1-23.

Employee was loading the bolter. Employee was throwing bundles of plates across the bolter. They started to throw a bundles of plates and hit the head of a bolt with the top of their hand causing a fracture.

EE put the pusher into drill pot, put finisher in hole, was suing up pressure to match up the two pieces of steel when EE said slipped and applied too much up pressure and pinched right index finger between the finisher steel and pusher resulting in 16 sutures and taken off work on 8/11/23.

Employee was descending a ladder off a 100-ton haul truck. EE's right foot slipped off the second rung and as EE caught self, EE felt a strain to EE's lower back.

employee was under belt and stood up and hit their head

Employee was moving a piece of slate to the rubbish bin; a piece broke off and fell onto left foot, causing a fracture.

Employee was installing roof bolts with another contract employee. They were using a Cobra drill. While drilling, a large rock fell from the top. The rock glanced off the employee's chest then struck the employee's hand, pinching ring and pinky fingers between the rock and bolter pot.

The employee stated: went to bend down to lift a wooden post when felt something pull in their back. The employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as a LTA.

EE was driving a haul truck when EE hit a rut/dip in the ground which jarred EE in the seat. Then arm rest injured EE's kidney.

Employee was operating a loader and was jarred by falling material.

EE was working alone on the upper deck of the HW miner. EE said stepped on a roller. It rolled EE's foot out from under EE, falling and hurting their back. EE refused medical treatment. EE continued working until Sep.1st. EE sent us a letter from chiropractor dated Sept 8th stating EE was off under the chiropractor's care until Sep 11th at which time EE was supposed to see a Dr.

While moving steel beams, employee felt pain in back. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Miner was dismounting haul truck at end of shift. EE's left foot landed on an uneven surface and EE rolled EE's left ankle. This resulted in an acute sprain/strain to the left ankle.

Employees were at camp not at the mine, installing idler on dozer. After idler was in position, IE informed to EE IE was ready. EE repeated ready to IE to confirm. IE said ready again. EE yelled & signaled to IE to lower dozer. IE lowered dozer. Dozer lowered quickly and IE noticed a part moved & tried to grab it.

The employee stated they were in the process of dismounting the motor when the employee rolled an ankle. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work. This is being reported as a LTA.

IE was rebuilding a wall at x-cut 45 in TG-5. IE was standing on the ground handing block to the foreman on the ladder. IE turned around to grab a block. When they turned back around they saw the wall falling. IE received abrasions and a contusion to the the left elbow.

Employee was hanging 4"" waterline with another employee & felt pain in their ribs. EE worked the next scheduled shift, but the pain did not improve. EE reported for work the next day and was transported to a treatment facility by company truck and subsequently removed from work due to pain in the thoracic region of the back.

IE was rebuilding a stopping at x-cut 45. Area was wet and muddy. The wall was approximately 10' when the wall started leaning towards towards IE. IE felt the wall falling and jumped off the 4' ring of a ladder. IE had block land on EE's right leg. IE was diagnosed with a sprained wrist and a contusion to EE's right lower leg.

Employee was exiting the maintenance truck and as they put weight on their left foot on the step below, they slipped and landed on their right foot, turning their ankle.

EE was on EE's knees under the big dryer baghouse assisting with bag removal. When EE went to stand up EE rolled EE's left ankle and fell. In doing so, EE injured EE's left pinkie finger. EE went home and then to the emergency room and had EE's finger and ankle X-rayed. It was determined EE broke EE's left ankle and dislocated EE's left pinkie finger

While moving a full drum of oil, it was caught on an empty drum behind it. While trying to reposition the empty drum, the full drum shifted and landed on EE's left foot. Operator was x-rayed with no fracture. The foot was bruised, the physician removed operator from work for appropriate rest. Operator was still experiencing pain, has been removed from work for orthopedic follow up.

I.E. Stated as I.E. was replacing Y strainer cap on fan, a strap with a hook attached to the cap hooked I.E.'s left thumb causing severe pain.

During a rain event. IE operating a Cat articulating fuel truck jarred back while going through a mud hole. On 8/18/2023 IE was seen by a doctor with a strained back, was given two weeks off.

While the IE was loading a set of oxygen and acetylene bottles on a mantrip EE felt a pull in EE's lower back. The employee could not continue working and requested medical treatment.

The crew had drilled a chain hole and connected a chain to lift the block a short distance to break away from the ledge. When this occurred, grout rock remaining on the ledge above two miners broke loose and fell striking both of them, fatally injuring one and seriously injuring the second miner. The grout rock was left from the previous day, and was examined and determined safe.

Employee was walking around the back side of a wheel pump and lost footing due to a washout. As the employee stumbled, their left foot went downward into the washout. As their right foot came down to keep them from falling, the right side of their knee came in contact with a piece of angle iron on the wheel pump causing laceration on right knee.

EE was dismounting from a skid loader at the quarry fuel tank when they slipped from the bucket and fell to the ground.

Operator put valve on 2 inch water hose and turned on valve and pressure knocked employee off balance and fell and hit head and jammed finger.

Employee was installing a pin into the back of the dozer arm, the pin moved unexpectedly and pinched two fingers on left hand. This resulted in stitches and time away from work.

Employee jumped from fuel tank on Mack RD800 Coal Truck to ground spraining right ankle.

While EE was performing routine maintenance on the traction planetary on CM-111 EE felt a pop in EE's elbow on EE's right arm.

Employee was vacuuming material through plastic hose when static built up was discharged into right knee, jolted up to chest and head, and down leg. Unknown if EE hit EE's head. Diagnosed with concussion.

The condition contributing was a highwall failure. Employee was extracted out of right window of the piece of equipment. Employee had used their right arm and shoulder trying to break the window causing an injury.

Dump truck driver dumping slope material, a mechanical failure caused the truck to turn on its left side

IE was inspecting trailing cable when they bent down to get a closer look and pinched their left index finger between two rocks causing an avulsion requiring stitches.

EE was bolting on 6 Belt at 109 block. While adding a steel, one steel fell down from the mine roof and struck the EE in the right hand. The EE was not wearing gloves at the time. Began missing work on 8/5/2023.

IE was getting out of a 650 scoop when EE's bibs caught on the door latch causing EE to fall. When the employee fell, EE felt a pain in their right leg.

Employee was struck in the mouth by a falling rock while raising a screen panel, breaking a tooth.

EE was using a J hook to correct proper anode location on the cell line. The J hook slipped from the bottom of the anode and this caused the employee to lose their balance and trip and fall. They injured their face and lower leg. EE issued restrictions.

The employee had unhooked a hauler from a water tank, while walking back to the operators deck EE noticed EE's lunchbox wasn't in a good place so EE stepped next to the hauler tire with EE's left foot to reach for EE's lunchbox when the hauler moved causing the tire to contact EE's left foot resulting in a fractured big toe.

Miner was climbing down ladder on haul truck. As miner was stepping on the bottom step, miner felt a pop and pain behind left knee. This resulted in an acute strain/sprain of the left knee and leg.

Operator had loaded a end-dump which was determined to be overloaded. The truck driver dumped some material but could not close the gate on the bed as a rock was overhanging. Operator signaled the driver to hold what they were doing and went to push the rock back into the bed. Driver dumped the air on the cylinders and the gate came down on the operator.

Employee was topping a crib bag underground, and when employee took a step back, awkwardly twisted left foot in a scoop rut. 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 stated while exiting a scoop, a rock fell from the top between rib and roof, striking EE on the left foot. EE was immediately transported outside and taken by ambulance to hospital. There EE received X-rays and was diagnosed with left 5th toe intra-articular fracture medial base. EE was referred to specialist and given time off work.

The employee was leaving the 2-section power center, walking outby. When the employee went through the backup ventilation curtain, EE stepped on a rock 3' long X 1.5' wide X 8'' thick. straining the employee's right knee. the area was approximately 5.5' high and dry.

Employee was walking up the belt line to get another worker, when EE stepped on a loose rock, causing EE to roll/twist their right ankle.

Haul truck overheated and caught on fire, employee received 1st degree burns on several body parts.

Miner was exiting Cannon bolting machine frontwards. Miner slipped on the top step and fell about 4 feet to the ground, landing on feet with legs straight. With legs straight they did not forgive the landing and the employee's back was injured.

Employee was bending a bolt over the tire of a bolter. The bolt rolled over causing EE to lose EE's balance. EE fell to the ground causing a sprain to EE's right thumb.

Employee was climbing into the Grove Crane cab and pulled something in right shoulder. Employee continued to work, only receiving physical therapy. EE will be going in to repair tendon tears in the right shoulder on 1-24-2024. Off 8-12 weeks.

Employee suffered an impact injury to upper body and legs while being caught between the jeep king pin connection area and fifth wheel hitch of the tractor.

While closing the door of end loader with left hand and bracing self with right hand on the door frame, employee closed the door on right hand causing crushing injury & fracture to end of right middle finger.

Employee was using an industrial vacuum hose when lower back started hurting. Employee decided to work with a sore back until 9/11/23 when employee determined the back was not getting better. Medical treatment provided on 9/11/23 at which time the employee was put on restrictive duty.

Employee was traveling through the walkway by the bypass waste fan when EE stepped off the clear sidewalk and reinjured left ankle. This was EE's first day back after injuring the same ankle on 7/30/23.

Employee was cutting a dried silicone caulk tube out of caulk gun with a utility knife, when the knife slipped at the end and cut EE's left ring finger requiring stitches.

A mechanic states while assisting during the changing of screens at the Wash Plant EE rolled right ankle. As EE was handling screens weighing less than 5 pounds and approximately 12"" x 12"" in size, EE's right ankle turned after stepping on a rock.

Cluttered walkway on bolter.

Employee was working on crusher and struck (L) hand on the fan blade. Suffered (L) hand laceration, (L) fourth digit tendon laceration.

Employee was bent over picking up a drive chain guard for installation when EE felt EE's back strain.

EE was doing product change over at the three deck screen. EE was standing on the belts below. The upper half of chute was open and not secured properly. EE grabbed the chain used to open it and pulled the upper half over onto where EE was standing.

Employee finished clearing stuck material in the pellet reclaim hopper. When descending the fixed caged ladder, employee fell approximately 12 feet to ground level. Investigation revealed a metal electrical conduit line positioned near a rung on the ladder which may have interfered with proper footing. Employee was diagnosed with a left arm/wrist fracture.

Employee tripped on water hose while washing the floor in the foreman's locker room. They landed on their right side and experienced a cut on knee and bruise on elbow. Employee stated that whole right side of body hurt.

Employee was topping off the auto greaser on an excavator. The employee was struggling to disconnect the fill line and jerked on it, causing EE to lose footing and fall to the ground. The fall resulted in a cracked rib.

4 employees were removing liners inside a rod mill. The employees were using lining bars to remove liners inside the mill. Employees stated that as they were in the process of removing the second liner from the feed end, the liner to the right of the one they were removing tipped over contacting the employees' right leg. The approximate weight of the liner is 688 lbs.

Employee was working as crane helper, and reached down to grab a hangar bar and felt a sharp pain in low back. Employee was taken to the emergency room and taken off work until seen by PCP. Currently ONGOING.

Employee's ring caught by shoekicker when slowing down rotar in motion.

A maintenance employee was replacing the drive chain of a discharge elevator with another employee. They were joining a section of chain when the other employee struck the pin of the link and a small fragment of metal broke off and struck the maintenance employee in the forearm about 3-4 inches above the cuff of the glove embedding itself in the forearm.

Employee was working on the pre-heater tower. As EE was coming down a stairway, EE slipped/tripped on the last step. EE fell onto the mezzanine straining their back.

EE was unloading tools from work truck and while carrying a bucket tripped. This injury was the result of a trip over a piece of scrap conveyor belt with EE's left foot. EE states EE twisted and buckled right knee. EE also scraped right forearm on truck bumper during the fall.

A visiting GCC EE had exited a company Pickup truck and was walking to the Maintenance Shop entrance. As EE was stepping up on to the sidewalk apron (approx. 6"" high) EE caught the toe of EE's boot on the sidewalk lip and fell forward. The resulting impact of the fall fractured EE's right hip requiring surgery to repair the hip.

Employee was inserting metal pin into a wear part on a bucket for a hydraulic excavator. Employee struck thumb with hammer.

Haul truck operator states they hit a rough area on the road cause their back to hurt.

Employee was cutting a piece of hard plastic flashing with a grinder/cutting wheel when it kicked back and struck EE in the right upper leg.

Employee was lifting a rock guard when the employee strained a wrist on 8/18/23. The incident became reportable on 9/5/23 after a routine follow up appointment when the employee was given restrictions.

Employee restacking pallet of 50 lb paper bags to different size. Near the end of the pallet, lifted bag about head height, when EE felt pain in the left shoulder. EE finished the pallet and reported the injury. Advised to perform duties as tolerated by local facility, was able to perform all shipping duties. Taken to ortho on 9/12, modified at that point.

An employee was helping to re-install a tail pulley guard on a belt conveyor when it slipped catching EE's left ring finger in the expanded metal of the guard causing a fracture of the distal phalanx of the left ring finger.

Employee was trying to slide the emulsion pump over and cut/smashed their little finger/right hand while doing this task.

Employee had just been loaded and left the continuous miner. When traveling to the feeder, employee ran over a rock and struck their head on the canopy. Employee was placed on restrictions.

On 08/16/23, employee notified supervisor that on 8/15/23 EE had stepped down from a pump pedestal and twisted EE's knee. EE felt some discomfort, and the pain progressed throughout the day and into the night, and EE requested to be seen by a doctor. EE was taken to the clinic, given restrictions and referred to EE's Orthopedic specialist. Currently ongoing.

EMPLOYEE MOVED BACK OUT OF THE WAY, LOST BALANCE & FELL FOREWARD INTO THE PATH OF THE STEEL CHUTE & LEFT ARM WAS HIT BY THE STEEL CHUTE. EMPLOYEE BROKE LEFT ARM.

Lifting a wood block, slipped on mud and twisted back. Back strain.

Ee was walking a drill pattern tying in a control row. Ee fell into a drill hole, and right leg was stuck in the hole up to ee's thigh. Ee was seen on 8/19, diagnosed with a bruise and released to full duty. MRI on 9/18 showed a complex meniscus tear and ee referred to orthopedic surgery, making this reportable.

While reinstalling a head pulley after a bearing replacement, the miner was using a crow bar to loosen the motor adjusting nuts. EE felt a pop in the right shoulder.

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HAUL TRUCK INSIDE OF THE MINE. THE TRUCK WAS LOADED GOING UP HILL WHEN FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE TRUCK DID A ""WHEELIE"" AND ENDED UP SITTING ON IT'S TAILGATE WITH THE CAB OFF OF THE GROUND. THE OPERATOR SPRAINED THEIR LOWER LUMBAR.

EEs were replacing deck plate on walkway. EEs left area then one returned to get a tool. Fell through opening in walkway, appx 13' to ground level. EE sustained cut to right hand and possible injury to vertebrae.

Employee was looking for a sling in mud and water when EE lost EE's balance. EE's foot was suctioned in the mud causing EE's knee to twist.

Ee was participating in confined space training at Gold Quarry. When being pulled out of manhole, the tripod fell over, pinning EE's left arm. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with left shoulder sprain and chest wall strain, and released to full duty. Follow-up on 8/29 resulted in referral to physical therapy making this reportable for treatment.

Employee was working to remove a separator gearbox and felt a muscle pull. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia, however, initial restrictions did not interfere with work duties. Subsequent restrictions, however, issued on 9/12 interfered with work duties making this reportable. Employee will also receive surgery.

A Komatsu 605HD rolled over backwards at the lower crushing material dump site, landing upside down. The wall was approximately 25 feet high. Employee was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the roll over.

Employee was removing a clamp from a DEF hose on a CAT D8T dozer. The clamp broke loose and the employee felt a pop in EE's right shoulder.

Employee was working on the unit feeder and slipped on a pile of coal. The knee twisted one way and the body went the other. An MRI on 8-22-23 showed a tear to the meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 9-1-23

Employee was setting the water jacket in a 7 foot crusher. The water jacket shifted and pinned the employee's leg between the water jacket and socket causing a fracture.

Employee was compressing brake caliper piston using a large pair of channel lock pliers and reported pain in the left elbow area.

Bent over to pick up Mine Bits, leg popped and caused EE to fall.

An employee was walking to their car at the Quarry after clocking out. As the employee was checking the garage doors on their way out, they slipped on a rock and twisted their ankle.

Employee was attempting to remove a wheel chock when the employee lost footing slipping in the mud falling at the same level.

Injured had finished EE's first cut out of the 1R. EE was backing the continuous miner out when a rock fell and struck EE from behind. The rock knocked EE forward and came to rest on the lower part of the legs. The injured received a subtle L1 fracture, a 2nd metatarsal fracture and both great toes were dislocated.

Either a hose or cooler burst (unknown at this time) spraying the turbo with compressor oil leading to a fire on the rig (extinguished in under 30 minutes). Driller leapt from the rig breaking their left heel, spraining right ankle, and second degree burns on left forearm and right hand (grabbed the handrail to leap over). Accident is investigation underway this week.

I.E. was walking in a crosscut when they stepped on a rock with their left foot. I.E. felt and heard a pop in their left leg behind the thigh. Experienced pain throughout the leg. Doctor took the I.E. off work on 8-7-2023.

Employee was loading ANFO into the hole for the shot. When EE pulled the hose out, it slipped out of EE's hand, striking EE in the shoulder.

WHILE CUTTING COAL ON THE LONGWALL, THE SHEARER SLOUGHING PLATE CAUGHT A SPRAY BAR HOSE CAUSING IT TO STRETCH TIGHT BEFORE DISLODGING AND WHIPPING BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. THE BAR STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ACROSS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND NECK, RESULTING IN A CRUSHING LACERATION TO THE LEFT EAR WHICH REQUIRED 22 SUTURES.

A dozer operator was exiting the machine when EE's right foot slipped off of the step. Upon contact with the ground, EE's ankle rolled causing a hairline fracture of the ankle.

Mechanic was changing forklift tires. While rolling the old tire away, the tire fell towards them. The tire was too heavy for them to stand back upright. The tire slipped from their grip, landing on their ankle. The ankle became swollen. The incident was reported to supervisor and the employee taken to emergency room. X-rays confirmed left ankle fracture.

Wheel slipped when placing tire on the tire machine straining the left shoulder.

Tailgate to dump truck was not latched when material was loaded. Employee was pulling tailgate open by hand to get it to slam shut. Employee did not move left hand in time, tailgate slammed shut on left hand.

The employee was exiting the loader and, while climbing down the loader steps in normal fashion, they felt a pop in their right shoulder.

On 8/2/2023 EE removed a block of wood from under a skid steer loader when EE felt a pull/pain in stomach area and noticed a bulge on EEs belly. On 8/13/25 EE still noticed swelling and asked to see a doctor feeling it was related to the 2023 injury. EE was referred to surgeon for evaluation on 9/09/25 and placed on work restrictions until hernia surgery scheduled for 10/10/25.

Employee was descending a fixed ladder when fell from the ladder striking the handrail below with their lower back causing injury.

EE on duty using a 5-foot pry bar, left hand became wedged between the bar and a pump causing an approx. 2-inch jagged laceration to the left ring finger. Pt taken to hospital for treatment and evaluation.

Loader operator drove over a 9""x9""x6"", 75 lb. piece of ore and it shot out from the tire and hit the employee 28 feet away in the upper left thigh. Mine Security determined it was not a medical emergency. The supervisor took EE to the emergency room where it was determined the employee was bruised. No prescription medicine was provided.

Employee's right knee locked up when EE attempted to stand from a kneeling position

An Asarco employee stated that when EE and the crew were working on installing a tramp cylinder on the #2 standard crusher. While lifting the cylinder into position the cylinder swung pinching EE's finger between the cylinder and the mainframe of the crusher. This caused a cut to the finger. (PPE and leather gloves were worn at the time of the incident).

Employee was shoveling underneath a tail pulley. They turned with a full shovel and experienced pain in their upper and lower back. Employee was placed on restricted duties 6 days later.

Employee was trying to free a stuck rigging hook on shovel dipper door. Employee used a sledge to try and free the hook. Using both hands to swing the sledge, employee freed the hook which in turn swung back and struck the employee's right thumb.

Employee was carrying a metal plate when EE started to experience back pain.

Employee hurt their thumb moving a piece of plywood.

Employee was moving a cart down a ramp when the items on the cart slid and lacerated left hand.

Employee was repairing a water line when employee lost footing and fell to the ground, fracturing clavicle.

Employee was engaged in cleanout activities on production machinery during a product line changeover. During these activities, 2 fingertips contacted moving machine parts, resulting in tissue loss and sutures given.

Three MTMs were reconnecting a crusher dust pipe (1/2"" wall x 12"" ID black rubber) to the crusher discharge chute. While pushing the pipe into place, it sprung to the north causing one of the employees to fall to the ground on left side and left wrist. The employee reported soreness in the left wrist.

EE was lifting a return roller and handing it to a co-worker when EE twisted at the waist and strained back. (Lifting a Return Roller). Update: EE resigned, was not terminated by Knife River South Dakota.

The employee went to put an air lance down the pipe, when doing so the air came back faster than expected and the material went right over safety glasses and into the employees eyes. The employee was not wearing EE's face shield.

Employee was working on repairing the cutting edge of the dozer. EE struck the sledgehammer on the cutting edge and a piece of metal broke off and went through EE's glove into EE's finger.

Employee was cleaning with a water hose when they cut their finger.

While employee was in the process of carrying rock bolts to face, EE tripped on a protruding bolt from the bolt carrier deck causing EE to fall down and twisting EE's back.

Employee states they were pushed out the door of the van by coworker resulting in injuries.

Miner was injured while moving a piece of granite grout.

Operator was going up the stairs on the front of haul truck when they slipped hitting their knee.

MAINTENANCE OPERATOR NOT FOLLOWING WORK RESTRICTIONS GIVEN BY PHYSICIAN AND SUPERVISOR. MAINTENANCE OPERATOR WAS ASSISTING WITH JOB ON VALVE FOR MILL 2 FEEDER. RIGHT HAND PUNCTURED THROUGH GLOVE WITH A BESSY CLAMP OPERATED BY ANOTHER MAINTENANCE OPERATOR USING THE CLAMP WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.

Working on a Caterpillar D-11 putting a pin back in the push arm when the pin fell striking the employee in the finger cutting their finger

Strained elbow working on kiln baghouse dust collector

Employee was shoveling around the locked out tail pulley. EE climbed between the trusses of the conveyor and shoveled toward the tail pulley. The belt rolled backwards and EE placed both arms toward the tail pully, placing arms between the tail pulley and belt. The belt continued to roll backwards pinning EE's arms between the tail pulley and belt.

Employee was exiting light duty pickup. Shut right middle finger in door. Stitches required from impact laceration.

EE was spinning on 15/16"" lug nuts onto split rim from forklift and felt discomfort and soreness in the left wrist.

An employee was carrying a box of dust collector bags into an entryway. When the employee entered they stepped over the entrance threshold and went to step down. Their foot landed halfway on plate at the entrance and then halfway off the plate. The employee twisted their ankle. Employee was placed on restricted duties.

X-71 Haul Truck was descending downhill, driving through a 4' berm, over a slight embankment and came to rest abruptly against a stock pile. The driver sustained head trauma to the steering wheel.

Employee was hurt leaning into man-lift basket.

WAS WORKING ON A WA900 LOADER GOING UP AND DOWN THE LADDER AND STEPS MANY TIMES FIXING SOME WIRES. FELT A LITTLE PULL IN LEFT KNEE. CALLED THE SUPERVISOR.

IP was putting the pump suction hose into the water, they twisted and threw the 2"" suction hose and felt a pop in their mid to lower back. IP fell down after they threw the hose and then stood back up and walked to the rib to sit down.

Operator was working on A2 PAP, swinging a maul when operator felt a sharp pain in back.

EE had to crouch down to pick up multiple rocks that fell over, causing pain to EE's left lower back.

Employee was coming down a set of steps and on the bottom step rolled an ankle. Was taken to a clinic and given sit stand restrictions.

Employee stepped across a drainage area, slipped on some mud and fell backwards injuring their right elbow

Two millwrights were trying to remove a metal plate from the conveyor by inserting pry bars. As the part broke free, EE's hand was pulled with the pry bar and pinched between the bar and the conveyor roller assembly causing a fracture of the distal phalanx of the left little finger.

Mechanics were performing maintenance on a Cat 375 excavator. The two mechanics set the part on the body of the excavator to adjust the rigging. While unhooking the rigging from the crane, the swivel began to roll off of the side of the excavator and caught the synthetic strap moving it towards the mechanic's hands. The strap caught the employee's finger, bending it backwards.

An employee was cutting flashing, the tool slipped causing a laceration that required stitches to EE's right hand.

Employee went to lift a timber and felt the knee pop. On 9/5/23 an MRI showed a left tibial bone contusion. Employee was placed on restrictions.

EE was loosening a cap to check oil on the Liebherr Drag Line when the crescent wrench slipped off and the hose clamp cut EE's left wrist. The cut was deep, EE received 6 stitches.

Individual was helping install hoist bed pins on a 777 haul truck. EE bent over to get a tool and when EE raised up EE hit the back of head on the fuel tank guard causing EE to lose consciousness for a short time.

Employee was working on a conveyor roller, stepped back into hole and strained left knee.

Employee states they were doing a team lift of a pump when they hurt their back.

Miner was coming down the surge bin ladder and fell landing on the ground.

WHILE PUSHING SCREENS UNDER SEMITRUCKS FOR SAND GRADING THE SCREENS KEPT FALLING OFF AND NEEDING TO BE PUSHED BACK. THIS REPETITION CAUSED EE'S WRISTS TO HURT. EE HAS A SPLINT FROM THE DR.

Employee reported that EE had twisted EE's left ankle while delivering grader tires to the shop for work to be completed.

Employee was operating a battery scoop when EE struck their head on the canopy. Employee was placed on restricted duty for neck/head pain.

Employee was removing valve bank from MBC. While holding valve bank ee felt pop in RT bicep. Employee felt a tingling sensation and pain when trying to straighten arm.

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING PLANT ROUNDS AND STEPPED ON UNEVEN GROUND FALLING AND FRACTURING RIGHT FIBULA

EE was picking up a ""fork"" that had came off of the fork lift. As EE was positioning the fork to put it back on the fork lift, it fell, striking EE on top of the right foot. EE was taken to the local hospital and received three stitches.

The torch tip was plugged so employee tried to brush away slag build up with glove on and accidentally hit the trigger which burned EE's index finger with hot air.

Walked outside, went to turn around and go back inside to get gloves, EE foot didn't move but right knee twisted and pulled as the EE went the other direction.

The employee stepped off a walkway approximately one foot in height. EE stepped into some mud and material with their right foot that had collected in a drainage area. EE's foot slipped out from under EE, straining their left knee.

Individual was trying to straighten a top slide when it slid off of the structure and the individual struck hand on the rail. This resulted in a fractured hand.

Employee was moving material while operating wheel loader, drove over a pot hole, immediately applied foot brake causing loader to come to sudden stop. Employee felt a strain in lower back area and was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with strain of muscle to lower back and placed on light duty.

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF THE BUMPER OF THE MAINTENANCE TRUCK ON TO LEVEL GROUND AND SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

Employee was lifting a standing floor fan, during the lift employee felt a pop in right elbow. Doctor diagnosed Biceps tendon rupture, traumatic/ stage 2 hypertension/ and strain of right biceps brachii muscle or tendon.

Employee was entering a John Deere skid steer when the EE's left foot became caught between the bucket and the frame causing the employee to fall, twisting left knee.

Was at scales loading a truck. Loaded truck and began to return to control room Walked across scale and started to walk down a hill (about 1' high) the ground was slick. EE stepped down with right foot and it slipped from under them and they fell back on their buttocks Their right knee started to have a burning sensation

EE reports cleaning mud off concrete with a snow shovel, shovel got stuck in crack and the handle struck them in the right side. Diagnosis chest wall contusion. X-ray confirmed no fractures. On follow-up on 8/28, EE released with restrictions, making this reportable.

EE was moving a crate. When they went to set it on the flatbed truck, the crate slipped and it fell on their finger. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a tuft fracture and referred to orthopedic. Released with restrictions site can accommodate.

MTM was assisting changing out a motor. As the motor was being lowered to the pallet, from a lifting jig, the MTM was using a no touch tool to tip the jig and motor on its side to remove the jig. As the MTM was pushing with no touch tool, the MTM felt a burning sensation and discomfort in the groin area.

The employee was working on a kiln hydraulic pumps repair, and when EE was complete EE stood up and began to leave the area. When EE began walking, EE's boot caught on a hose that is attached to the equipment causing EE's to trip and hit EE's knee on the ground.

EE was walking around the pickup to the drivers side. EE stepped on a rock, twisted foot and fell back against the truck, striking their right elbow. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a contusion and nerve injury, released with restrictions site can accommodate.

Technician was performing regular duties while drilling build up on the preheater tower and EE's knee gave way while holding the drill.

Employee was staged in designated safe area for blast, along with 2 other employees. When the blast was initiated, a fly rock approximately 5"" x 6"" x 2"" struck an employee in the right hand index finger and knuckle, landing approximately 30 feet behind EE.

EE was changing socks for a dust collector. EE felt shoulder pain at end of shift but did not report the shoulder pain until 8/20 (night before next shift) EE sought medical care for pain in right shoulder on 8/21 and EE received work restrictions.

Opened inspection door to check adjustment, turned rotor when I felt something pop in right shoulder

Employee was using a straight torch to cut a bearing. The torch went out from slag build up and the employee rubbed the torch tip EE's hand on which EE had a welding glove to knock slag off the tip. When EE did, the torch re-ignited and burnt a small hole in EE's glove and the inside of the glove melted to EE's hand

Prying a large stone that was jammed on a feeder, stone shifted quickly and caused the pry bar to strike right hand causing injury to right ring finger.

While connecting conveyor sections, section DF contacted section DE causing section to slide off the dunnage it was resting on. Employee's foot was pinned. The movement continued to slide across the steel toed portion and came to rest on employee's foot, causing injury. Employee was given first aid on site and transported to ER where employee was treated and released.

Employee was performing maintenance and kneeled on the ground to perform work. When they stood, they felt a pop in their right knee. Employee had initial pain, but it went away. During the night after the shift, their knee began to hurt. The following day they reported the incident and were sent to the doctor to be checked out.

Employee was walking from the control room to their work location and rolled their left ankle. Employee was seen by Healthcare Professionals at the clinic. X-rays performed and results were negative. It was determined to be a sprain. No medications prescribed, there are some work restrictions making this a reportable incident.

The employee was attempting to adjust the tail pulley using an battery powered impact, when the rear of the take-up broke free, causing the impact to spin lose pinning their right thumb between the impact and guard.

Employee states they were conducting pre-operation inspection of conveyor belts when they twisted their knee.

The employee was making the second bend on a six foot bolt when EE felt a pop in the right shoulder.

While stepping over a hose a miner tripped and fell to the ground. While falling to the ground they attempted to catch themself with their left hand and struck it on a handle to an electrical box. The handle caused a laceration to their left ring finger requiring 5 stitches.

EE was descending down the ladder on the scaler. As they did, a foot slipped off of the second (2nd) step. The EE did not fall. They held on to the railing with their left hand and momentum spun their body. This caused their left shoulder to dislocate.

Employee was installing a tram motor on a scoop. When the employee dismounted from the scoop, EE felt a pop behind the toes of the left foot. Employee was placed on restrictions.

Haul Truck operator was being loaded by the shovel when a large rock hit the side of the truck jarring the employee.

Technician injured lifting 988 wheel loader rear differential using service truck crane with 5ton lift capacity. 2 F/S techs were picking up 8300lbs differential. The differential started to swing and f/s tech tried to slow swing using hand. F/s tech's elbow hit inner rear bumper inside wheel well. Strain/Sprain to (R) Elbow and (R) Wrist.

Was stepping down off of a piece of equipment, had one foot on the step and one foot on the track of the loader. The foot on the track slipped and their Left knee popped.

While employee was putting together a SEN for tk 76 to be put back in service, worker was tightening fittings and pipe wrench slipped striking EE's left ring finger, immediately felt pain.

A maintenance technician twisted an ankle on uneven ground while refueling a fuel cell.

Employee hyperextended their foot when stepping down a step of the 2430CON002 Horizontal Feed Conveyor. Misjudged depth of step and rolled ankle.

Emp strained a muscle in Rt shoulder when emp jumped after a mild shock from welder caused emp to jerk away from it.

After doing clean up with a shovel in the COS Tunnel on 8/12/23, the employee felt pain in their back. EE did not report it to the supervisor. On 8/14/23, EE reported this to the new area supervisor. The employee was then scheduled to see the provider and received restrictions.

Reinstalling master pin on 850L, using sledgehammer to seat track pin. Metal from the pin fragmented and embedded in the left calf. Initial medical treatment was unable to remove fragment - referred to surgeon for removal. Was prescribed Bactrim and Mupirocin. EE returned to work on 8/11/23 with restrictions. EE had a follow up appointment with the general surgeon on 8/13/23.

IE tripped on own feet while walking toward the shop. IE caught self on the bollard post that had a piece of metal leaned against it causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Employee was shoveling under a conveyor and suffered lower back pain while bending.

Employee was in the process of loading a filter kit box into the 827-service truck when the employee felt a pop in left shoulder. The box of filters weighs approximately 40lbs. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 08/11/2023 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A RESTRICTED LEFT ARM RESTRICTION

While tripping pipe, pipe clam wasn't secure on the pipe, causing the pipe to strike the helper's right foot.

Employee was working on lifting a hydraulic battery table from a 14M Grader. Employee was trying to free a piece that got stuck with a pry bar. Pry bar slipped suddenly catching right middle finger, causing laceration requiring stitches.

2600 excavator was loading shot rock into haul truck and a rock came off the bucket and jarred the truck. The operator complained about their back hurting.

Employee was driving an articulated haul truck when EE hit something causing a pop in EE's right leg. EE looked for what EE hit the rest of EE's shift and never could find anything. The following day EE had back pain and was given restrictions by the doctor.

While removing backhoe bucket tooth, mechanic struck top of tooth with sledge hammer. A small piece of metal came off the tooth and hit mechanic in right upper thigh and entered their thigh about 1"". Sliver was about 3/4 "" long and 1/16th wide. Metal was stuck in leg required removal at Instacare and 3 stitches.

Wood got stuck in the tail pulley. Employee used a piece of pipe to hit it out. Swung pipe, Clipped their finger and tore the fingernail.

Employee bent down and lifted 5 gallon jug of oil, felt pain in groin at location of two previous hernias. Prescribed restricted duty.

Miner was operating the sunbelt rental forklift working in the lay down yard area, got off to go inspect the work area and as miner went back to get on the forklift, placed one hand behind the seat area and when miner did that felt a sharp slice (cut) on finger.

Miner was drilling a hole in some metal when the drill bit caught the edge, causing the drill to twist resulting in a sprain of EE's wrist.

Employees were cleaning out the 8026-elevator pit to clear it for maintenance work. 3 Employees involved in cleaning. The injured was using a dingo to push dirt off cement pad. IP switched directions to clean up a pile of dirt when IP became wedged between the dingo and the set of stairs.

A janitorial employee was exiting the administration building when EE lost balance and fell because of a small rock that was underneath the rug. This resulted in a minor knee injury.

Employee smashed their left thumb while attempting to lock the handle on the Mantos holder.

While trying to move a large suction hose by #5 filter, employee felt a burning pain in left shoulder. EE immediately reported into the ERT and was taken offsite to GCOM for assessment. The incident was classified as a first aid injury. The following day the employee stated that the pain had intensified. EE was further assessed and placed on restricted duty.

Lying on back grinding metal from a screen deck and debris entered EE's left eye. Employee was wearing a shield and safety glasses. The condition did not bother EE until a day and a half later. EE never missed work but was restricted for one day. (No operating equipment and out of any dust)

Pulling self up the ladder on the haul truck and slipped; felt pain in right arm.

Employee was striking a stuck carry roll on a conveyor. The roll started to spin and pulled employee's hammer in to it. This drew employee's hand across a sharp piece of metal on the framework

An employee was using an air hammer to clean bolts at the secondary sizer. They were sitting on a 10 inch lip of the sizer bending over. The employee reported back pain and sought medical treatment the next day. They were placed on restricted work duties.

Employee accidently wedged their arm in the power lift stairs on Haul Truck.

Employee was operating a scraper on rough roads. EE felt sore when EE got home and then woke up the next day stiff and sore. EE was diagnosed with lumbar strain. EE was prescribed a muscle relaxer and given restrictions.

Employee was cribbing in the intersection when employee reached for a crib block and felt a pull in the shoulder. An MRI on 8/15/2023 showed a strain to the rotator cuff and the employee was placed on restrictions.

Employee was loading customer trucks with a John Deere 350 excavator. As they were exiting the machine they lost footing, injuring their right ankle.

Injured was operating a 777 end dump. EE was being loaded with a 992 loader. As the 992 loader operator dumped a load into the bed of the end dump the operator of the end dump was jarred. EE went to the Dr. on 8/4/2023 and was placed on restricted duty for a back strain.

Employee was lifting 1/2"" metal shim into the jaw and felt a pain in their mid-back. EE then went ahead and put the shim into place and back pain continued. EE then notified the supervisor of the back injury.

Approximately 6:05 AM the employee was unlocking the gate to the entrance of the pit. The employee inadvertently stepped on one end of the chain and as they pushed the gate forward it caused the other end of the chain to uncoil and whip around the gate striking the employee in the nose/eye area.

Employee squatted down to pick up a screw, injuring their left knee. Prescribed physical therapy on 9/14/2023.

Employee was using a pry bar to unplug a chute. left hand slipped and knuckles struck a piece of angle iron. laceration to knuckle area between index and middle finger. stitches required.

EE was changing a turbo on a haul truck. EE was using a scraper to remove the gaskets from the turbo and needed to change the blade. After changing the razor blade on the scraper, the employee was trying to tighten the set screw with an O-ring pick. EE's hand slipped and caused the razor blade to cut EE's middle finger on EE's right hand just above the knuckle on EE's right hand.

While cutting porta-vac hose with EE's pocket-knife, EE cut through the hose and cut left palm.

While removing hand railing & using a wrench to loosen the bolt on the railing. As the associate with the ratchet loosened the bolt the wrench started to lose contact with the railing. EE reached in to reposition the wrench as the other associate pulled/pushed on the ratchet causing EE's finger to get pinched between the railing and the wrench.

Employees were using an air impact wrench and as they bled off air pressure a rod that held a swivel in place came off the fitting striking an employee in the chest. The employee was transported to an emergency room to have the rod removed. Employee was given medication during a subsequent follow up.

Employee was walking to the restroom and stepped on a rock.

Driller assistant stepped off of day bed of pipe truck. EE's left foot contacted a wooden block that EE did not see causing EE to roll their ankle.

Employees were installing an expansion boot on the bypass box. As they were lifting, the boot ripped and the rigging became loose and struck the employee in the mouth (upper lip). EE was taken to the clinic for medical treatment. EE sustained a laceration and received 5 stitches in the mouth. EE was released back to work with no restrictions.

Employee was using a pry-bar to dislodge a rock at the chute at CO5. The pry-bar slipped and smashed EE's little left finger between the pry-bar and another rock. After employee was evaluated by a physician it has been determined EE's finger is fractured.

While stepping off the bed of employee's truck, employee stepped on a rock rolling the ankle.

Finger was pinched when wrench slipped resulting in a laceration to the left index finger tip. Took 6 stitches to close wound.

A maintenance supervisor was walking up the Kiln 4 upper product belt carrying a piece of chute to be installed and EE's right forearm contacted a piece of expanded metal which was in close proximity to the catwalk. This contact caused a laceration which required seven staples to close.

Mantrip in which employee was riding struck an airlock door inby portal causing SCSR cache box to become dislodged and strike employee in the back.

Employee noticed a hose blew apart down in Ramp 58. EE went down to the pump, shut the pump off and started to disassemble. The hose was not repairable, so EE went to get a different hose to replace it. When starting to pull the hose apart EE felt a poke through the glove. After removing the glove, the employee found a laceration on their left middle finger.

EE was injured when handling a belt roller. The roller fell and struck the back of EE's hand. EE sustained a contusion and laceration to the back of the left hand.

Employee was struck in the mouth by a 6' scaling bar. The employee was attempting to pull rock with the bar when it slipped and struck the employee in the mouth. The employee suffered a laceration to the lower lip resulting in three (3) stitches. Employee returned to work.

Cut Hand while opening a gate valve

A piece of rock fell from the top, hit the drum of the shear, and a piece of rock hit the IE in the mouth causing a laceration, IE received 7 sutures.

EE was changing wear segments on the bucket of a 988 loader. While loosening one of the bolts with an impact wrench EE lacerated the palm of EE's left hand trying to hold the bolt head with it. EE was wearing latex gloves at the time of the injury.

Employee was removing a bolt overhead when the tool slipped and EE received a small laceration which could have healed itself by location, but the employee requested sutures. EE did not receive any work restrictions.

IE was installing a bolt in an unsupported pot when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the hand. The employee received stitches from the laceration.

Employee was filling 50 pound bags of product. The employee activated the bagger unit while hand was under the pneumatic bag holder. The bag holder pinched employee's right little finger.

Miner stuck finger between the wheel and the hub and got it pinched.

Removing a bolt with an impactor to replace the wear plate the carriage bolt moved up. Employee pushed down on the bolt and the sharp edge on the bolt caught their glove pulling a finger down on the rotating bolt cutting their finger.

Miner was manually removing bucket from skid steer and as the bucket released it fell striking miner in right shin. Miner was transported to medical facility and received 8 stitches.

Employee slipped when shutting off a main water valve and cut their hand. Employee was taken to the ER and received 4 sutures.

Congested Work Area/ Limited Work Space. During Repair Plate that was stuck got released and resulting in crush injury to right hand

The injured and another were lifting a 3"" water pump from the rear of the portal bus to the ground. As they lowered it to the ground the injured said they felt a pop and felt pain in their back.

Tracks came off of the Track hoe. Co-worker told IE to get away from the machine while co-worker tried to get the machine fixed. At some point while trying to move the tracks, a piece of metal flew and hit IE in the left arm. Co-worker took IE to the ER and had the metal removed. Arm was x-rayed and stitched up. IE returned to lite duty the next day for work.

Two maintenance technician were replacing a rotary lock motor. As the motor was stuck a sledge hammer was used to tap loose the motor. However when one of the technicians struck the motor with the sledge hammer not realizing the other technician apparently had placed left hand under the motor to support it when left thumb was struck.

Employee states dust particles from equipment door seal fell into their eyes while boarding equipment.

Employee was loosening a bolt when the wrench broke and from that force caused employee to fall forward into the roof bolter hitting chin, this causing the laceration.

At approximately 8:30AM on 8/28/23, a mechanic was attempting to repair a blown turbo boot on the engine of the 37605 supply hauler truck. EE stood up on the offside fender stepping backwards and tripped over the exhaust guard bracket causing EE to fall backwards into the oscillating section of the supply hauler hitting face and ribs on the truck.

IW was attempting to gain access to the scale office when EE noticed the door was blocked by a portable trash receptacle. EE then grabbed a chair and attempted to climb over the ½ door to the office. On EE's way over the door the top board on the ½ door broke and EE fell to the ground landing on EE's ankle. Did not seek medical treatment until 9/18/2023

IE was walking around the mine front entrance. IE was stung by a wasp on the left forearm.

Incident was initially a no treatment, incident became reportable on 11/1 when EE requested to seek treatment and was taken to clinic where EE was prescribed a steroid patch and physical therapy. On 8/28, EE reported to supervisor while shoveling outside plant around 300 feeder, EE stepped on the blade of a garden hoe causing the handle of the tool to strike elbow.

Not wearing gloves while working.

A miner was holding a section of conveyor belt while another miner used an angle grinder with cut-off wheel to cut screws from a splice. The angle grinder kicked and made contact with the miner holding the conveyor belts left forearm resulting in a laceration. The miner received 5 stitches to treat the injury.

Employees were unloading metal undercast panels from a 5th wheel trailer into the bed of a coal hauler. The top two panels slid partially off of the stack, a panel got stuck, EE's hand slipped across the end of the metal panel, causing a laceration to EE's left hand. IE was transported out of the mine and taken to a local medical facility where EE received five sutures.

Ip was trouble shooting a leak on the drill when pulling hand out hand made contact with the burr on the pipe causing a laceration to the right hand

Employee was doing metal fabrication work and a metal shard got behind EE's safety glasses and into their eye. The shard was removed by a treatment facility and antibiotic eye medication was prescribed.

Employee was using a digging bar to clean out material buildup inside the hopper underneath the screen at the midway plant. While doing so EE hit the top right of EE's hand on the metal drive gear box that stands out from the screen. Employee was taken for X-Rays and sustained a small fracture to EE's right metacarpal.

A mechanic received lime burns on both upper extremities while working in the product bins. The burns were located on the anterior region in the crease where the arm and forearm join. Medication was prescribed for this injury on 8/26/2023.

Helper was in the process of cutting the bands off core boxes. Helper put the knife back in a pocket without closing it. Helper reached back into the pocket for the knife, in doing so, cut middle finger on left hand. *Note: this was just a Medical Treatment case, with no lost days or away from work.

IE had hand on the back of the crib tie when another employee threw a crib tie smashing it between the crib IE was holding. IE received sutures.

Reinstalling tail pulley guard with another miner when guard slipped and cut finger thru gloves.

The employee was cutting a piece of belt to make a splice when the knife slipped cutting employee's right leg

Employee was working on removing guarding and received a laceration on the expanded metal requiring sutures.

Mechanic received a small cut on finger. EE went to the Doctor on own. Received one very small stitch. EE did not report it until the end of the following shift (8/23).

Employee was rebuilding a mantel while setting the bottom liner with cable when the crane was lowered and pinched employee's right hand (4th digit) between C hooks and punctured with the latch. X-ray was performed on 8/22/23 showing a nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture of 4th digit.

Employee operating the Crusher saw the belt stop on the machine and got off the machine to shut it down; on EE's way to the shutdown button, EE tripped and hit EE's head on a rock on the ground, cutting head. Received 3 stitches.

Employee was turning on a nozzle of a 1 1/2"" Water Hose and felt something pop in their right elbow causing discomfort.

Employee noticed rock in the middle of the road, so the employee stopped to move it off of the road. EE didn't realize how sharp the rock was on the back and while moving it they cut open their right pinky finger. The cut required 3 stitches. Employee was not wearing gloves at the time of the incident.

On 8/21/2023 Employee was performing a pre-shift inspection of a motorgrader. After inspecting the circle, the employee stepped back onto uneven ground and fell. Employee braced for the fall and stuck out their right arm. This resulted in pain in the right wrist, an x-ray determined a fracture in the Scaphoid. Doctor stated fracture will heal with no treatment and returned to work.

EE was greasing a pin with a pneumatic grease gun when the adapter slipped off the fitting and injected a small amount of grease into the EE's LH index finger. Debridement and stiches were required to treat the wound.

Miner was using a ratchet strap to bead tire while airing it up. When strap was released, it jumped making a small laceration on miner's thumb.