Mining Incidents in September 2023

While troubleshooting the approach switches on the 4704 production hoist, it was found that there was damage to the wiring harness. As the wires were moved to see the severity of the damage, the main breaker in the E house tripped causing power outage to the production hoist.

A roof fall was discovered on the old 6 West section air course.

The material crane/hoist experienced an electrical problem resulting in the loss of the VFD #1. The hoist was removed from serviced and secondary lifeline was rerouted to the slope. All mine personnel were alerted of the changes.

Found rock fall, mine had been flooded, non-producing mine.

The Homogeneous elevator stopped between floors with one employee in the elevator car. Maintenance personnel on shift tried to reset the elevator but were not successful. Thyssenkrupp Elevator was called out to lower the car to allow the employee to exit the elevator. The employee was in the elevator for longer than 30 minutes and the event was called in. No injuries occurred.

ROOF FALL - Occurred on NE-6, 10 section in the #2 entry of the bleeder system, one crosscut inby spad #32236 crosscut #1. The Mine Roof fell above the anchorage bolts due to adverse roof conditions.

The Marion Co. Mine intersected CBM well SC3 Center Leg on the 5W Section section, in the #3 entry, 50' from the intersection on 9/23. After a brief encounter of methane up to 1.5%, the incident was reported to MSHA and the State. Packers were installed, and the area was ring grouted.

It was determined that the YA1 converter breaker was defective and needed to be replaced. After consulting with ABB's drive specialists and changing out the breaker, the service hoist was tested multiple times without any erroneous YA1 faults and was deemed back in good operation.

At approx. 9:20pm it was found that the Coal Fork elevator was not operating. Once electricians arrived they determined there was a ground that caused the contactor to go bad. At approx. 1:15am the elevator was back in full operation.

Programming error on P hoist

There was an unplanned roof fall on 3/54 road #9 1st South corridor between 2+50 and 5+00.

The Marion Co. Mine intersected CBM well SC3 Center Leg on the 5W Section section, in the #3 entry. After a brief encounter of methane up to 1.5%, the incident was reported to MSHA. Packers were installed, and the area was ring grouted.

An area was seen smoldering at the top of an 85-foot coal wall. Dozers were used to push an access ramp in, so a water truck with surfactant could be applied to the area and extinguish it. The area burned for over 30 minutes.

76 Longwall had accumulation of methane between the gob and leg jacks of shields 234 and 235.

Service hoist down, MG set will not start.

A roof fall was discovered in Unit 4 at Survey Station 8+40 (15 XC), Entry 8L.

#2 hoist tripped out during inspections.

An unplanned fall of the mine roof above the anchorage horizon occurred at 13 block, track entry of the 1st Northeast Mains. The fall measured approximately 18' wide x 20' high.

A roof fall was discovered on the Main Line 10 haulage at cross cut 10-58.

#3 hoist tripped out with a drive fault at 12:55 am. All of the connections used to power the service hoist VFD were checked, and the hoist 4705 had a fault. As a result, the breaker was repaired and is being tested until end of shift on 9/21/2023. There were no personnel on the cage at the time of the event.

Hot spots were discovered on the gob disposal pad of the wash plant. No one was injured. Equipment is being used to haul the material to another location on the property to extinguish.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 1 North Left Return at 24 1/2 block. The was approximately 16' wide x 30' long x 6-8' high. No one was injured during the fall.

A faulty connection was identified on the Main Control Relay (MCR). During this time, we also found CR2 contactor getting stuck. The unit was replaced with a new one. There were no personnel on the cage at the time of the event.

The Marion Co. Mine intersected CBM well SC3 East Leg on the 5W Section section, in the #3 entry. after a brief encounter of methane up to 1.5%, the incident was reported to MSHA. Packers were installed, and the mining cycle was finished without incident.

Main hoist went down due to stabilizer breaking on North cage door.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace the axle on the car. The axle had a bent wheel. The axle is being changed, the hoist will be tested, and placed back into service.

Operator of the Komatsu WA500 Front End Loader parked the FEL parallel to the Loadout face of the stockpile. The Operator dismounted the FEL to go to the restroom inside the pivot area of the FEL. As the operator unfastened their bib overalls, the stockpile sloughed hitting the miner in the back of the legs, knocking them down to their knees, pinning the against the FEL.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on 09/18/2023 at approximately 1:48 a.m. on the 1E Mains (company 2A) belt line at crosscut 17 survey station 2317. The fall went into the No.4 and No.6 crosscuts. The fall is approximately 50' Long X 20' wide X and 11' high.

A non-injury roof fall occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. on 09/13/2023 on the 1D belt line in the intersection at crosscut No. 14 survey station 2471. The fall went from the intersection over into the No.4 and No.5 crosscuts. The estimated size of the fall is approximately 40' long X 20' wide X 10' high.

A coal smoker was identified in the Bobcat West Pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.

A coal smoker was discovered in the W pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.

An unplanned roof fall at or above the anchorage point occurred on the East Mains 2 belt entry at 60 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 42 ft. L x 16 ft. W x 7 ft. H.

found roof fall mine had been flooded non-producing mine

found rock fall, mine had been flooded non-active mine

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 6 South area of the mine at 104 x-cut between the #7 to 8 entry. The fall measured approx. 40 ft long by 16 ft wide 7-10 ft high. It is believed that horizontal stresses caused by a stream valley affected the roof strata causing a separation that ultimately fell. No injury or equipment damage as a result of this incident.

Loose guide structure was found on an inspection of the main shaft. The shaft was taken out of service so that the repairs could be made.

A non injury roof fall was found when the mine examiner was making their airways. The fall was located out by 7 section on their right return.

A water line burst underground. The situation was not discovered until Monday morning approximately 8:30am. The water line break caused the track and intake entries to flood stopping travel. The water is located 7 seam B from 23 to 28 x-cut and from 33 to 35 x-cut

At approx. 8:45am an unplanned roof fall occurred at crosscut 85 in the belt entry on 6 west E Mains belt. This was at Spad # 23891.

The north side of the 417 impoundment was found to have an unstable condition. This condition resulted in visible cracks of the north embankment of Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 2 (RDA2).

A coal smoker was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING LOADER UP TO #2 ROCK PILE WITH BUCKET TOO HIGH. EE STEPPED ON GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. LOST CONTROL AND LAID THE LOADER ON ITS SIDE. NO INJURY- BROKEN WINDOW ON LOADER.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 2 East 4 to 5 entry at 96 wall. The fall measured 6' high by 35' long by 11' wide. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale material. Adverse geological conditions and horizontal stresses contributed to the failure. No injuries occurred because of this incident and no compliance issues were found.

A coal smoke was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.

Track limit switch failure on the PHoist

An unintentional roof fall was discovered at approx. 06:58 a.m. and was called in and reported to MSHA and WVMHST Officials. The fall is located on 1 Belt Mains in the track entry at break 18 at spad # 123. MSHA and WVMHST authorized representatives have arrived on scene and investigated the roof fall. A fall clean-up plan has been submitted for review and approval.

An Unplanned event occurred on the 12L belt in which a broken belt roller caused a piece of the conveyor belt to wrap around it causing significant friction. This caused an area of the belt to melt in half. During this event a hot smoldering area with possible flames was extinguished with the use of water and rockdust.

During a storm event, TRUG experienced a power bump that ultimately caused the #2 hoist to go down

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #2 entry/face at 46 break on 38-Butt section. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

Unknown- Truck over traveled dump site through berm. Truck traveled down and resting submerged in pit. Accident under investigation.

Employee disregarded lock out tag safety training and climbed into a hopper without de-energizing equipment and without notifying other workers in the area. Loader operator had no way of knowing that anyone would be inside the hopper with the feeder belt running. Employee in the hopper was buried and crushed when loader operator dumped 18 tons of stone into hopper

I.E. stated EE was hanging 6" pipe from a man basket, when the operator lowered the basket it rocked back smashing I.E. fingers between basket and mask.

While inspecting the 20' Lilly Auger for a leaking hole teammate inadvertently placed a finger inside of the auger from the bottom panel.

Maintenance Mechanic was pulling on gearbox during removal and shortly after noticed a bulge in their stomach area.

EE using pneumatic torque gun. Positioned tool on lug in the 6 o'clock position. EE is right hand dominant & was holding grip with right hand & used left hand to set socket on lug. Then placed left hand under barrel of gun. Squeezed trigger with right hand before moving left hand off of barrel. Resulted in distal end of left index finger amputation.

A mechanic smashed their little finger between a track dozer and a jack handle.

On 9/12 investigation discovered that a previous condition of a hernia was exacerbated through work activities. The employee stated felt a pop on 9/7/2023 but continued to work. EE went to the emergency room on 9/9 and received prescription medication and care. EE returned to work their shifts. EE did not return to work for the shift 9/12. EE is scheduled for surgery on 9/20.

Employee was exiting a 988K loader when EE's foot got caught on the second step causing EE to fall approximately 2-3 feet to the ground fracturing hip.

Softrock Haul Truck Operator was operating a CAT 777G Haul Unit too close to berm on left side of road and ran into berm knocking off left wheel of Haul Unit. Truck rolled over onto its left side. Operator jumped out of truck injuring left arm, elbow and left foot.

Crew loaded a piece of plywood on the outby end of the mantrip. Once they got on the main line, the air current started to lift the plywood up and down. While traveling the air current got under the plywood, flipped it back and hit the employee in the chest. EE was in the inby end of the mantrip.

Electrician had inserted a new breaker bucket to a 480 volt panel and attempted to re-energize the panel. Upon doing so the breaker shorted causing the miner to sustain burns.

EMPLOYEE WAS ON PLATFORM AT #1 FEEDER, THEY GAVE THE HOSE THAT WAS BURIED UNDER MATERIAL A HARD PULL AND FELT PAIN IN THEIR BACK. THEY STARTING MISSING AS A RESULT OF INJURY ON 10/09/2023.

Tech was attempting to remove a brake hose from a wheel load when the tech was struck on the right side of face

Cleaning out preheater, was near an open port and material "burped". Employee had backed away and opened visor on Helmet which allowed material in right eye.

At approximately 9:25 am on Friday the 29th of September 2023 while conducting media loading activities on the Heat Recovery Chamber-6A, at the Vulcan Project site, the employee forced between the pallet of media and support brace inside the HRC. The employee sustained soft tissue injury and minor fractures to the pelvic area.

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling repetitive motion, employee was stripping copper in the tankhouse.

Contract Employee was wedging a brattice with a pole ax. They had both hands on the handle driving the wedge. The handle of the ax came in contact with the block, mashing their index finger. This caused a fracture to the end of the finger.

Employee was installing rib pin on left rib when EE felt pain in left shoulder, was placed in sling due to rotator cuff injury.

Employee states mast of forklift EE was driving made impact with a structural I Beam causing EE's upper torso to go forward. EE's nose struck the steering wheel of forklift resulting in a nose fracture. Employee states seatbelt was being worn at time of impact.

Employee was working above the cell line passing material to a crew member. Employee was wearing full PPE causing some sweat to drip down in eye causing burning to the right eye.

Forklift brushed employee's ankle.

IE was stepping over a tube and got a foot stuck in the mud. When the employee went to step out, they felt a pain in their lower back.

Employee was using a pry bar to dig out stuck material on the belly belt, smashed right ring and pinky fingers between pry bar and stationary metal. Lacerations to both fingers, fractured distal phalanx on both fingers.

Employee was attempting to seat a Victaulic clamp on a section of drisco pipe when they struck their gloved left index finger with the hammer being used by their own right hand. X-rays were negative for fracture, was referred to orthopedic specialist and received limited duty restrictions for bruising & swelling of the finger tissue

IE was lifting a slider when they felt a pain in shoulders and neck.

IE had kneeled to tie IE's boot lace, when IE was struck by a section of coal that came loose sliding down the coal rib on the Unit 3 working face in Entry #7 at XC 43 on the 3L submain. The IE suffered several small fractures including the left fibula and a portion of the lumbar vertebrae

The employee inadvertently got the web of EE's left hand caught between two pieces of roof bolt steel when connecting them together.

Employee stated employee reached for a stick of glue and cut hand on the strap plates located on roof bolter.

finger smashed in belt

While changing work shirt at the end of the shift, foreign matter that was on the Miner's shirt got into EE's eye which was removed by an eye care specialist the following day. The Miner missed the following day due to discomfort in their eye.

Employee was dropping in pan at the shaft and was guiding the pan down that was hooked to the hoist on top of another piece of pan. As it sat down it lost tension from the hoist and slid back, pinning EE's arm between the pan. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

On loading a stone onto the stone cutter rollers, stone slab caught the corner of the table and tilted causing reaction to tilt the rock back onto the rollers, and in the midst of trying to maneuver the rock back onto the rollers, the slab caught the worker's middle finger resulting in an injury.

Employee was following up with the cables from the belt move. As EE was walking toward the feeder/tail area, the employee stepped down on a top roller laying on the ground, twisting their right knee.

A fully trained miner was setting a water prop when a small rock came down striking employee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

Employee was loading T3 channels onto a skid when they felt a strain in their abdomen. The employee continued to work full duty until they were seen by a medical professional who diagnosed them with a hernia. Employee was given restrictions on 10/17/23.

Employee was riding in the back of ASARCO bus when the bus hit a bump and employee was uplifted from seat came back down onto the seat in front striking abdomen on bar/frame.

Miner using a crane to unload a skid steer from a trailer. Wind gust occurred while the operator was rotating the boom causing the boom to rotate outside of the Front-loading area. The crane tipped over. The operator was taken to the hospital for evaluation and released without treatment. EE had only minor muscle strains. The 15-ton mobile crane was not significantly damaged.

Employee was assisting with the removal of rock from a continuous mining machine. While doing so EE cut left middle finger. EE did not seek immediate medical treatment. The cut became infected and EE sought treatment on 10/24/2023 and has been off since 10/25/2023.

While helping the miner operator to put the rub rail back onto the side of the miner, the rail swung out and struck EE on the top of EE's left foot.

Continuous miner operator was taking the last lift out of the block when the corner of the rib fell out striking EE resulting in a dislocated right knee and fractured left ankle. Lost workdays were a result of this injury.

Employee was standing in crosscut when a shuttle car cable struck them in the foot.

Employee was working on a drill, EE slipped and fell in the walk way hurting EE's left ankle. Employee went to the hospital X-rayed and given time off to rest.

Employee was moving railcars at the loadout area of the plant. Employee attempted to adjust/tighten hand brake on a railcar. In the process of doing so the employee's left quadricep was pinched between the couplings on 2 railcars. Employee was taken to local ER for treatment and evaluation. At this time the employee is still receiving treatment at the facility.

Employee was troubleshooting a non-working light switch in a tight area. Employee stood up and hit head on an overhead beam. Employee started to fall and caught self, and doing so, twisted lower back causing a back strain. Employee missed three days of work.

Employee was pushing a steel belt bar into a roll of belt with left foot when they experienced pain in left calf. The injury resulted in a tear to their Achilles tendon.

Employee was working on a compressed airline underground. When a hammer was used to make sure the shut off valve was closed completely the valve blew apart. The employee was standing with their left foot in the mud and when the line blew apart the employee turned to the side but the foot did not. Employee received a compound fracture below the knee and fractured wrist.

Employee was splicing a miner cable in the LOCC when a battery scoop backed into them resulting in them being taken to the hospital and all tests were negative. Employee returned to full duty on 10/02/2023.

Employee was operating CAT 775D haul truck in the pit. Employee lost control of the haul truck and turned the truck into a side ramp resulting in the haul truck turning over on its side. Employee was wearing seat belt at time of incident.

IE was assisting in hanging a tube on a strap when a piece of coal fell and hit the employee in the shoulder. The employee requested to seek medical treatment.

A fully trained miner was unloading a beam when it rolled onto employees right ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

EE states that during normal tower cleaning operations EE heard a pop in right shoulder and began to experience pain.

IE was pushing a metal band through the bundle of hog panel that was stuck. The metal band cut the inside of the palm of EE's right hand. IE had the cut glued together but was taken off work.

Employee doing regular activity while shoveling belt and felt pain in lower back.

Water pump pto malfunction while testing Initial test after pto install

While cleaning around the 1A head drive, employee slipped/fell and caught self on the guarding with EE's left arm, injuring EE's left shoulder. EE was seen by a doctor on 10/05/2023 and was diagnosed with a small tear in EE's left shoulder. EE continued working with a full release until EE's surgery date which was on 11/15/2023.

Employee was outside inspecting the area north of the T2 Concentrate Thickeners for a reported leak. While walking in this area, the employee's right foot slid on the ground and the employee reached up with their left arm for balance. The employee felt left shoulder pain. The employee continued to work full duty until they received medical treatment on 11/28/2023.

EE was checking the fluids in the miner head, while turning the wrench EE felt something give in EE's back.

Miner was descending stairs on drill, facing drill. Miner's foot slipped and hurt both knees.

EE reports being loaded at loader 46, and being "shook hard" when the loader was leveling out material. Reports neck jolted sideways and feeling immediate pain and migraine. Video review does not support verbal report. EE reporting severe pain at follow-up appointment and put off work pending follow-up.

A fully trained miner was removing a lid off of the scoop when it slipped out of the miner's hand pinching a finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

Employee was changing a bottom roller on the slope belt using a chain hoist when EE's right leg felt a pain in the right calf. EE finished EE's shift but was taken off of work on 09/25/2023.

The injured EE was climbing up on #2 D-10 dozer at the stockpile. As EE pulled self up onto the tracks, EE's right foot slipped and EE fell from the dozer. EE began missing work on 9/25/23.

Employee was walking to open a rail gate when EE tripped and in the process of regaining balance EE felt pain in left knee. Continued to work until pain levels increased. Seen Site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were negative, referred to orthopedic where restrictions were issued making this incident reportable

A fully trained miner was turning a water valve on when EE's hand slipped causing EE to fall backwards. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was lifting a top belt cradle into position for installation and felt pain in EE's upper left arm. Employee returned to work EE's following shift on 9-25-23 but began missing on 9-26-23 after being examined by a different medical facility. EE is off work awaiting an MRI. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training & experience.

Employee was building a brattice and when EE threw a bag of plaster down EE felt something pop on EE's left groin area resulting in EE having a small hernia. EE started missing work on 9/23/2023.

Employee was standing at the bottom of a ladder when a 4 pound sledge hammer fell striking them in the nose resulting in a fracture.

Employee was side bolting off the miner at approximately 7+00 survey station in the H3 section. The upper portion of rib became dislodged striking the employee in the head and shoulder area. The rock measured 3ftL x 26inW x 7inThick.The employee suffered a fractured vertebrae and 5 staples.

IE was lowering a shield from the mine roof when a hose blew and sprayed EE with emulsion. The emulsion got in EE's eye and EE requested medical treatment.

Employee stated fork fell off of skid steer. When EE tried to place it back on, EE grabbed it in two handed grip and felt the muscle in left arm roll up.

Miner was traveling down the slope to a newly installed staircase. Miner slipped on rutted, uneven ground, caused by recent rains, and hurt left knee. Miner reported the incident but did not feel needed medical attention at that time, despite being asked to do so.

The injured was raising the drill steel to the roof in preparation to drill the last roof bolt in the row when a rock measuring 9"L x 12"W x 2"ZT fell and struck them on the right foreman causing a small laceration and fracture to their lower right forearm.

Employee was exiting the loader and missed the last step while descending the stairs, resulting in a hurt ankle. Awaiting x-ray results and employee is off work.

The employee was in the process of getting out of a track-hoe and the employee's leg buckled causing employee to fall. The employee did land on feet but injured back during the accident. The employee continued to work until surgery on September 18, 2024.

IE was removing a plug from a non-pressurized LW leg jack when the plug hit the employee in the forearm.

Employee was moving a light tower by hand instead of using a forklift. When EE lifted it to turn, EE felt pain in lower back. EE was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. The pain has not diminished, so EE has been relieved of duties pending further medical evaluation.

Employee states EE tripped over fire extinguisher & fell onto a pallet that was on the ground, fell onto EE's side.

Employee alleges they were lifting a piece of belt unto the back of a truck and they heard their left shoulder pop straining their shoulder.

Employee went to climb up the crossover just outby 44BK on 38-Butt beltline. When the employee stepped up on the first step to grab a hold of the handles, the crossover slid off the belt rail and dropped down on one side. The employee felt a sharp pain in the right shoulder. The EE continued to work until 9/29/23 when the doctor took EE off work until an MRI could be scheduled.

Employee cut two fingers on screw conveyor requiring stitches.

Employee was using a 3 step ladder to inspect area on front of haul truck bed. The bed was off the truck, on the ground, being worked on. When they stepped down from the last step of the ladder, to the ground, their ankle rolled.

While unloading belt press belt from a pick-up truck, the belt had been placed on the ground. The employee straddled the belt lying on the ground, bent over and placed both hands on the end of the belt to slide it along the ground. The employee stated felt a pop in the left shoulder while sliding the belt. EE's shoulder began hurting after feeling it pop.

Missed step, fell & lacerated forehead

an EE was stepping off a loader and accidentally stepped on a rock, causing them to fall backward and land on their back, resulting in an injury to their right shoulder.

While picking up belt structure. EE felt a pull in EE's right arm.

Employee was walking through the revolving door on bottom with hands full, EE was pushing with one arm & felt a pain in right shoulder. This was originally deemed a non-work related accident and was denied by workers compensation. On 6/17/2024 when the employee started missing work it was picked up by workers comp. Employee was off for 37 days 9/21/2023 to 11/13/2023

While hanging miner cable, employee experienced shoulder injury as they lifted the cable. Operator received MRI results on 10/20/2023 stating that employee has a partial glenoid labral tear and rotator cuff strain / sprain. This is now being claimed as Lost Workdays.

A fully trained miner was de-hosing a shield with no pressure when the hose slipped out of EE's hand striking EE in the jaw. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee bent over to pick up a wash hose and felt something pull in left side/back. Employee went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a strained muscle.

IE was operating the shearer cutting out the tailgate when a rock came from the drum and struck IE's left ring finger against the pump compartment on the shearer.

The employee was bolting in the #1 entry in the first cut. EE was operating the offside of the bolter and mining height was approximately 40 inches. EE was bending a bolt when EE felt a pop in the right shoulder. EE immediately felt severe pain. EE was brought to the surface and first aid was administered. EE was taken to the medical center and was diagnosed with muscle strain.

Employee stated while carrying roof bolts, EE stepped in a hole and felt a pain in EE's back and groin. EE was transported via ambulance to hospital where EE was given time off work and referred to a specialist.

Employee was descending a 6' step ladder when EE's weight shifted to one side causing the ladder to twist, EE fell and sprained EE's ankle when EE's foot got caught between the first and second rung.

EE stated that EE was operating an end drive shuttle car when EE drove through a hole in the mine floor. This caused EE's head to be jarred into the canopy which caused pain in EE's neck. Employee continued working but had to have surgery on 8/29/2024 (this is also the first day of work EE has missed).

EE was cleaning the preheater with a water blaster along with a co-worker. EE was using the shorter 6' lance. EE lost control of the lance and the tip struck EE on the left thigh. The co-worker let off the pressure release pedal shutting it down. EE was wearing supplied PPE. The high-pressure water resulting in a puncture and laceration wound on EE's left thigh.

As the employee was exiting their work vehicle, they stepped into a rut in the road and twisted their left knee.

Employee was chasing an air leak at the dryer and when they went to adjust the couplings in the lines.. Upon tightening the PT it blew open and insulation particles got in their throat and ears.

While hanging trailing cables from continuous miner and roof bolter, employee felt a pop in left knee.

Employee was watering EE's ram car batteries when the battery lid fell on EE's right index finger resulting in a fracture to EE's finger. EE continued to finish EE's shift but started missing work on 9/20/2023.

Empire Employee was attempting to re-position a lifting strap. The Employee believed that the weight had been relieved from the strap and began to attempt to move the strap. The employee did not know that the strap was in a bind on a flange on the pipe causing the strap to pinch a finger, causing a laceration that required 5 stitches to treat.

The electrician was in the conveyor of the #5 shuttle car lowering the canopy when a piece of draw rock fell and struck their right foot pinning it against a conveyor flight. The injured employee worked up till 10/2/2023

moving feeder when a roof jack extension fell off of the feeder and hit IE on the shoulder. Employee never missed a day of work until 9/26/2023.

Employee got debris in their eye while walking around the shop area.

Employee was lifting an under-cutter cable to make a repair on the cable. When EE was lifting the cable, EE felt EE's right shoulder pop. Possible rotator cuff injury. Employee started losing time on 09/19/2023.

IE was completing a pre-op on the D6 dozer when EE slipped and fell to the ground. When the employee hit the ground, EE hit their left wrist.

Miner entered HP400 cone crusher after performing lock out/tag out to clear a large rock stuck between cone and mantel. Miner failed to recognize the stored energy in the cone being suspended by the rock. When dislodging the rock, the weight of the cone came down trapping both feet between the cone and mantel.

While changing scoop batteries, a piece of rib rock measuring 47 inches x 13 inches x 6 inches fell on miner's right leg.

A maintenance mechanic was removing an access panel from the side of a 992G Caterpillar Front End Loader (FEL) to repair a panel securing bolt. After removing the panel bolts, the mechanic then pulled outward on the panel, lost balance and fell ~ 6ft to ground level.

Employee was carrying sample retains to storage building, tripped on step into storage area, caught self and sprained right hip.

Driver of Haul truck sustained cervical sprain during a rough loading event where large rock material was concealed in muck of material.

Employee stepped off the dozer ladder onto the ground and felt pain in their ankle.

On 9-16-2023, the employee slipped in the battery barn and during the process of catching self employee pulled a shoulder. Employee sought medical attention but was released to work until 3-21-2024. On this date the employee received new restrictions from employee's doctor which could not be accommodated therefore resulting in a lost time accident.

I.E. stated was carrying 16 ft straps to roof bolter when I.E. felt a pop in right shoulder. I.E. has been waiting on a doctor's appointment since injury, I.E. went to doctor on 10/10/2023 and results of MRI was torn rotator cuff.

Employee states: was removing cable hanging on the rib approximately 6' above the sill. With hands over head, lifting the cable EE's foot slipped causing a "pop" in right shoulder. The employee required an MRI and a follow up appointment with an ortho dr. on 10/3/23 and was diagnosed with torn shoulder ligaments. EE was taken off work to rehab the shoulder.

Exiting feet first from a boiler EE had been working on, through an opening at the traveling grates, EE's feet were not on the outer ledge, so EE slid off the traveling grates, through an opening between the front ledge and the traveling grate that was twelve (12) inches wide, falling in the ash hopper approximately nine (9) feet below and suffered an ankle injury.

A Komatsu 605 haul truck backed into a Cat 775G haul truck. The right rear corner of the bed of the 605 contacted the left side handrail and front left cab support of the 775G. EE in the 775G was transported by ambulance to ER claiming pains in their back.

EE stated that EE was oper Volvo A 35 Haul Truck when the seat frame broke causing the back of the seat to fall back. The seat was fixed on Saturday and put back in service. EE called on Monday 9-18-2023 complaining of pain to EE's back

EE was sitting picking up rocks and said a rock fell on their leg. EE then went on working for the rest of the shift, went to Urgent care following day. They said it was bruised and EE worked all last week. It was still bothering EE so EE went back to hospital and found out it was fractured and is now in a cast.

Forklift operator from the facility was operating a forklift in excess speed and did not see our employee walking in the same direction of the forklift. The forklift struck the industry service employee.

A fully trained miner was bolting on the twin boom bolter when EE's foot got ran over. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Employee was standing in belt line entry preparing to belt up and was observing the area when a piece of the rib rolled out striking the employee on the right foot.

Shed area accessible by plants, animals, bugs.

Employee was helping drag hi-line slack for a VCB and twisted their knee awkwardly while pulling. EE continued working until 11/20/2023 and had the knee surgically repaired on 11/21/2023.

Employee stated: was lifting 1 bundle of roof bolter plates from the side of the bolter to the tray and felt pain in right shoulder. Went to ER, told to follow up with Ortho who placed employee off work for 2 weeks.

Employee was re-entering a miner on #3 unit when a small rock fell from the mine roof causing a laceration. The employee received (6) sutures to close the wound. They started missing work on 09/15/2023.

The employee was climbing on the Excavator when they slipped from the early morning dew and fell off the excavator landing on their left shoulder hurting their rotator cuff.

Employee was installing liner plates in the south skip While working out of a Spider basket from an elevated position, employee reported an electrical arc and instructed them to cut the power, the rope broke supporting the man basket causing the basket to fall approx. 30 feet to the ground causing fractures to employee back and ribs.

Shoveling filling wheel barrow with sand began to feel pain in neck and pain down left arm. Injury was not reported until 9/19/2023 that is when Comp claim opened.

The employee was on their knees on the head of the miner cleaning sprays in the # 1 entry on 39-butt. While EE was on their knees, the employee slipped and fell forward onto the drum of the miner jamming EE's left shoulder. The employee continued to work until EE was taken off work on 9/26/2023 due to pain in the shoulder. An MRI has been scheduled.

A fully trained miner was in the last open crosscut setting up a water pump when a piece of rock came out of the roof striking EE in the head and shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

While removing bucket on skidsteer, bucket fell on foot

A piece of coal fell and struck employee left shoulder. Employee missed their next shift.

Employee opened a poke hole on the hot air slide. It immediately went positive. The force blew off EE's hood and burned EE's neck and ear.

IE tasked with inspecting mill conveyor, reached through framework of belt to clean pulley failing to LOTO. IE's hand was pulled into pulley. IE stopped the belt by using the stop cord, called for help, coworkers relieved tension on belt, freed employee's hand. IE transferred to the hospital for care. The incident resulted in friction burns to hand, arm and fracture to hand.

Employee stated that while pulling bolts off of tray and placing them in roof, they felt a strain in their right shoulder. Treated for muscle ache and taken off work on 9/18/2023.

EE reported incident to Clinic on 09/19/23. EE did not report incident prior to reporting to Clinic. EE reports while walking a flag marker wire penetrated their lower left leg. EE developed a wound and felt ill with chills. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval, then was sent to LCMC for eval and is currently being treated there for Cellulitis. EE is off work until further notice.

Miner was installing V-belts on a motor pulley and EE's fingers got pinched between the sheave edge and the V-belt.

Employee was getting on the dozer at the beginning of the shift. Their foot slipped. They smacked their left knee off the blade.

Employee working in EA32 tripped over a roller. Twisted their right knee and hurt lower back.

Employee was checking fluids on the top level of a 994 loader in the manhole behind the cab. When EE went to climb out, EE placed hand and the panel closed on EE's hand causing lacerations requiring stitches.

I.E., stated was putting up an 8ft bolt when I.E. felt a pop in left wrist. I.E. Worked until 9/19/2023 when a doctor on a follow up appointment took I.E. off work for P.T.

Employee was watering the scoop batteries that was sitting on the ground. EE had the lids raised with EE's hand on the batteries. The lid fell and caught EE's fingers causing a fracture to EE's left ring finger.

The injured EE was tubing on the 5W Section. The injured was standing back by the FCT, when a piece of head coal and rock fell from the roof and struck the EE on top of the head. The piece was approximately 2'x2'x5" thick. The EE briefly lost consciousness. EE was treated and released from the hospital on 9/11/23. Began missing 9/12/23.

On 9/11/2023 EE felt a pop in right forearm after throwing a dolly block in a man-basket in bucket truck. On 09/26 EE reported to clinic they had no pain just swelling and tightness in area. EE was referred to The Orthopedic Institute for eval. On 10/06 EE was seen by Ortho. On 10/09 we received the Ortho report EE has restrictions that cannot be accommodated and is now off work.

Employee was relocating the shuttle car anchor. While lifting the anchor off the anchor plate EE felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder. EE finished the shift and worked the next regularly schedule shift. On 09/13/23 EE was seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a shoulder strain. EE started missing work on 09/13/23 due to restrictions.

Employee stated had walked up to check on the drill crew when a chain hoist struck EE in groin area. The drillers were attempting to tighten pipe with 2 pipe wrenches and a chain hoist hooked into the wrenches. Pipe wrench broke causing the chain hoist to strike the employee.

Mechanic opened the door of the 769C such door closed hitting their left shoulder

The EE was operating the thermal dryer from 12 AM to 12 PM WW shift. The EE lost the large fan in the drying chamber and went to turn on the sprays. As the EE entered the Roll Feed Room, flames from an access door contacted EE. EE sustained burns on 50% of their body.

Employee was descending the stairs on the cold end of calcination when they stepped onto the ground where the concreate was cracked and twisted their ankle.

The employee working underground fell off the emulsion tank. they were sent to the ER and they have some fractured ribs and a head laceration. we are in the process of doing a full investigation to figure out what happened and how to prevent this from happening again.

IE was on a mantrip that backed into a car stop. The employee then felt a pain in lower back.

Driller wanted to discuss with the blaster what kind of burn cut was drilled in the heading and what was needed to load the round. They examined the round on the face, and when they turned around to head back to the drill, material fell on them, striking them both from behind.

Employee notified management of discomfort in their back on 9/12 alleging that on 9/8 EE's back started bothering EE but was common due to previous injuries at past job. EE went to the ER and was signed out of work starting on 9/15 due to lower back pain.

IE was cutting banding when IE's hand came down on another piece of banding causing a laceration. IE's first day missed was on 09/15/2023.

Employee was working on a pump, when opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on their arms and stomach.

IE was riding in a mantrip when they claim they bounced. When they bounced they claimed to have strained their back. IE did not seek medical attention until 9-8-23.

Employee was operating a roof bolter and the coupling that joins the drill steel broke, causing the drill steel to strike EE in the nose and left cheek.

Injured employee and co-worker were lifting a belt impact cradle for installation at the 4 West #1 Belt Drive. When EE pulled up on one end, EE felt pain in the left bicep. Employee suffered a torn bicep muscle. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Repairing a water line when a bar dropped on finger

Employee was working on a pump, when EE opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on the neck and forearm.

I.E. Stated that they were pulling shields when a piece of coal went behind their safety glasses sticking in their eye. I. E. went to the doctor the following day and had the piece of coal removed.

Injured employee was unloading supplies from the scoop when their right foot was struck by the sled that was in the scoop bucket. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was helping hang a miner cable and felt pain in EE's lower stomach. The employee was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia.

Employee was placing a wood crib block under a belt tailpiece. They placed their left hand on the end of the crib block and when they pushed the block in place, they caught their middle fingertip between the crib block and tail roller bearing.

Employee stepped on a rock while stepping down to platform and twisted ankle.

Reclaiming ventilation tubing, tubing fell hitting EE on the head. Was taken off work on 9/9/2023.

Tightening bolts on a gear case and hurt upper back. Employee's first day off of work was on 09/11/2023.

I.E. was hanging continuous miner cable with other miners. As they were holding up the cable, I.E. felt a pop in their right wrist. Doctor's restrictions took the I.E. off work on 9-7-2023.

Injured employee was walking toward a mantrip parked in a track spur when they stepped on a loose piece of rock/coal and felt something "pop" in the bottom of their right foot. Had pain, swelling and bruising in their foot. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training.

Employee was assisting in repair of conveyor idler. Another employee tipped idler from horizontal to vertical position. It over traveled on to employees right hand and smashed hand.

Employee was walking while moving a conveyor, tripped and fell, rolled EE's left ankle. Employee sought medical treatment, was diagnosed with a sprain. Was taken off work for a couple of days.

Employee was tramming shuttle car from the feeder to the face in the #3 entry of the 2 Right section and hit a hole. The force of hitting the hole bounced EE out of the seat and EE hit head on the canopy roof, jamming neck.

Employee rolled ankle on mine floor was given a full medical release on 09/04/2023. On 10/10/2023 went to see an orthopedic and was put off work for two weeks.

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING HOUSEKEEPING AFTER JOB WAS COMPLETE AND EE WAS MOVING A VALVE USING THE ELECTRIC HOIST TO REMOVE THE BEARING MOUNT ASSEMBLY. WHILE USING THE PULL CHAIN TO MOVE THE HOIST TOWARDS THE DOOR, THE HOOK SLIPPED CAUSING THE TOP OF THE MOUNT TO FALL TO GROUNG AND STRIKING THE LEFT FOOT.

Employee pulled 12-man mantrip up to intersection to hook up cable and didn't set park brake or turn the ride off. Employee got in front of ride with back toward the ride. The ride began to roll and contacted lower part of left leg resulting in a fracture.

Employee was pulling on a wrench while performing maintenance and injured their left shoulder.

While operating a Caterpillar 777 water truck at ~18-20 mph, the brakes engaged causing a rapid stop. As a result, the operator was jolted against the seatbelt. The operator reported neck and upper back discomfort the following day. The discomfort has not significantly improved. As a result, the water truck driver missed the first work shift December 15, 2023.

IE was removing strut bolts on a haul truck. While dismounting the carrier, transitioning to a 6' ladder, EE fell approx. 44'. EE's right shoulder/head impacted the concrete pad. IE was conscious and talking and transported for medical care diagnosis was a skull fracture. IE was released on 9/6/23. At no time did medical professionals describe this injury to be life threatening

On 9/11 individual reported injury of unknown origin. EE later states that on 9/1 EE was attempting to obtain leverage with EE's shoulder on a wrench handle, and injured EE's shoulder trying to break a screen bolt loose. Last date of work was 9/11, on 9/17 was seen by medical provider and released to work with restrictions. No-call, no-showed and terminated 9/21.

Miner, lifting mine props and strained their back.

IE was hit by a rock in the lower right leg above the ankle, clearing rock of the duct work of a miner. The IE continued to work thinking the injury was not anything serious, but recently claimed it has been getting worse. The IE was seen by an Orthopedic doctor and was taken off work on 09/01/23 for a small tear in the calf muscle and placed in a walking boot.

While pushing a large rock alone with one other D10 dozer, the rock overturned catching the bottom lip of the blade. This lifted the dozer 1-2 feet in the front and then fell down. The bounce caused EE to hit head off the cab. EE did not seek medical treatment until 10/04/2023.

Employee had arrived at the bolter. EE set a bucket of bits on the bolter and felt a pain in the shoulder. EE was removed from work pending a MRI.

Employee was helping hang the feeder cable and felt something pop in the right shoulder down to the elbow. Employee has been working WITHOUT restrictions but an MRI review on 10-27-23 showed a tear to the rotator cuff. Surgery is scheduled for 11-03-2023.

Failure to maintain 3 points of contact while exiting the truck.

EE was changing out exhaust fan and replacing V-Belts on same. Left middle finger got caught between a belt and the pulley resulting in crush injury. X-ray revealed a fracture of the left middle finger.

Employee was repairing a shock/strut for T595 Bobcat Track Loader. EE lifted the cab, and while EE was working on the cab, it fell, hit EE in the head and then fell on EE's hand. Employees hand was crushed, and EE was taken to the emergency room where EE needed surgery.

Driver was travelling from the mine to the plant with a full load. The mine vehicle was approaching an intersection when a pickup truck crossing in front of mine vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign. The mine vehicle did not have a stop sign and did not have enough time to react to the other vehicle before impacting the rear driver side portion of the passenger vehicle.

EE stepped from the track to the top step of the hammer and slipped and fell onto the ground.

Fuel Operator was changing out the battery in the Fuel Abbi when the operator felt discomfort in the right shoulder.

IE was working on a belt splice. As EE was pushing on the end of the belt, EE started to slip. EE grabbed the belt chain to prevent a fall. EE felt arm pop.

Jaw feeder at plant primary plugged up and overflowed material. Miner was cleaning the jaw feeder underbelt with a shovel because the skid steer was tagged out due to mechanical failure. Miner was the ground person in the area and noticed the tail pulley was about to be buried. Miner decided to start clean up while belt and jaw were operating which is against company policy.

Employee stepped backwards onto a rock resulting in rolling their ankle.

As miner was readjusting EE's lines at barge load out they got snagged on a rock causing EE to jerk EE's arm and shoulder resulting in them hearing a pop and instant pain.

IW was operating a loader when IW struck a solid rock with the bucket, jolting IW forward.

Employee operating portable hydraulic jack pinched left pinky finger between the jack handle and the shop floor from not engaging the hydraulics and not maintaining control of employee's balance. The left pinky finger was broken.

The employee was driving the quarry pick-up truck and stopped to speak with the luber. As the conversation continued, the employee began to walk backward to the pick-up and lost EE's footing. The employee stumbled backward, and EE's left leg hit the bottom corner of the driver's door, causing a laceration. The employee caught self on the door and did not fall.

Employee was working around a hopper bin with safety harness on. Employee removed safety harness lanyard from point contact, slipped and fell causing injury from fall.

Hernia due to overexertion form improper lifting

Climbing into the back of a lube truck to get a 5-gallon can of oil. Placed foot on ball of the hitch and pulled myself up. My foot slipped off the ball and I fell backwards onto the ground, landing on the forks of the telehandler. Right arm went behind me as I fell and I landed on it.

Employee was attempting to loosen a lock nut on an adjustment bolt. The nut broke loose and the employee fell and twisted left knee.

Driver slipped on on running boards of the truck and lost grip of the handrail, resulting in them falling onto their left arm.

Employee was installing conduit. As EE was looking up and walking, EE tripped and fell against a barrel of grinding balls striking their right hip/ thigh. Bruising and swelling of the impacted area.

IE was getting ready to make the 2nd connection of rigging on the counter shaft of a MP 1250 crusher with EE's right hand placed on the counter shaft. Another employee was moving the trolley along the monorail and trolley fell off of the end of the monorail striking the IE on the right-hand ring finger causing a fracture.

B.O. elec. pallet jack moved w/strap & pickup truck. Unit wheels contacted gravel causing to tip w/forks perpendicular to ground. Unit put in correct position, pushing down w/hands on back of pallet jack forks. EE's left hand was on fork load wheel. When unit drive wheel contacted ground, load wheel receded under pallet fork, pinching EE's left fingers.

Employee tripped and fell spraining left shoulder and left middle and ring fingers

Employee fell while doing maintenance on wash plant and landed on Right hip causing pain, employee finished out shift, returned to work the next morning and left in afternoon to go see Dr. Employee has a deep tissue bruise and is being treated by a Physical Therapist.

Employee was changing a reducer on the dust screw because it was locked up, while they were trying to remove the bolts the reducer broke free and shifted to the side smashing the ring finger at the second knuckle.

Employee was stepping off ladder, after cleaning HRH loadout camera, EE felt a pain in EE's left knee. This pain got worse, which EE thought EE hyperextended EE's leg. EE then reported it to EE's supervisor. Employee continued to work until November 24, 2023, when EE had surgery to repair a tear.

Employee had walked outby to get hog panels when a rock fell and struck employee on the foot. The employee had injured this same foot in the past. X-ray showed a fracture to the 3rd metatarsal on the left foot. Employee was placed in a moon boot.

Employee was carrying an oil can and pump can back to EE's ride when EE felt a pinch in EE's back.

Employee was dismounting a 777 haul truck on mounted ladder located on the non-cab side. EE took a step onto the bumper ladder and when EE did, the steps swung, causing EE to throw off EE's balance. EE's right hand slipped off the ladder, spraining EE's middle finger.

The miner operator got tripped up in miner cable slack. The miner then fell into a shuttle car that was parked beside the slack. Injuring right side and ribs.

Hit foot with sledgehammer.

Employee was washing out elevated areas with a high-pressure hose and material fell striking the miner. Employee received a non-conclusive diagnosis of a possible concussion but out of caution was given work restrictions for return as if EE did receive a concussion.

A plant assistant was assisting in a screen change. EE was kneeling down to hand another plant assistant a pry bar. EE knelt down on a rock causing EE some pain as EE stood up and had some slight pain in EE's knee. The employee continued to work and reported the EE's knee pain on 9/7 and then received treatment.

Employee was about to take first step down stairs, a puff of dust went across EE's face. As EE turned their head to cough, EE misstepped or missed it completely and landed on the second step with their left foot.

Employee was greasing the loader first thing in morning when EE slipped and fell.

Employee was removing a broken bag from the air bagger turntable when the bag broke further causing the employee to hit EE's right hand off the guard. The guard is covered with foam and rubber. The medical paperwork from the doctor was received by management on 9/11/2023. The employee is on light duty due to a strain to right hand and thumb. Medical follow up scheduled for 9/19/23.

Miner was on top of a crusher waiting to unload a wear plate EE was going to install in the hopper above EE. While the plate was being set on top of the crusher for EE with the tele-handler, it shifted and the miner tried to grab it to keep it from falling. In doing this EE strained a muscle in EE's lower back.

Torque arm for the backstop on Sag2 Conveyor seized, causing the arm to swing around and grazed employee's right arm. EE was taken to hospital and taken off work until cleared by PCP. Currently ONGOING.

Employee walking the berm on the Tailings dam and digging out cyclones slipped on wet slimes, fell and injured shoulder.

Employee was changing out the floc bag using an overhead hoist. As the employee moved the new bag to the hopper, they tried to step on the pallet the new bag was on, but caught their foot on the corner, causing them to trip/fall and injure their left ankle. Status changed on 9.26.23

The crew was moving an 80' wheeled conveyor to the side of the pile. The conveyor was pushed with a skid steer causing it to roll, it went over the chalk block. EE tried to stop it by holding the tire back with EE's body, EE's foot slipped and EE fell into the path of the wheel. It ran over EE's upper leg.

Employee was carrying a belt down the incline at 311.BC1 when EE slipped on a rock and fell onto their right knee. Right knee is bruised and swollen.

The employee was helping the mechanic remove the left front steer tire from a Volvo Hydro seeder, while they were sliding the tire off the lugs the employee aggravated a previous work related injury to their left shoulder.

Employee was changing boards on ski ramp when they felt like their back went out. Was taken to OMP and given work restrictions of no lift over 5 lbs. or forcibly pushing over 5 lbs. Accident under review.

Employee reports as they were descending the water truck their right foot was not placed properly on the equipment's step causing their right foot to roll as they stepped to the ground. Employee was diagnosed with a closed nondisplaced fracture of right foot.

While walking down a downward slope to a hopper, EE fell backward and landed on their right side.

Employee was ascending the ladder of their haul truck when a pain was felt in the left leg.

Mine Haul truck operator was boarding haul truck at beginning of shift and felt pain in wrist while pulling self-up the ladder. Diagnosis is acute wrist sprain/strain.

EE was using marking paint to create a new berm that runs along the high wall. As the employee was marking the area along the high wall, this is when the EE fell from the high wall approximately 14 feet from the top of the high wall to the point where the EE laid at rest at the bottom of the high wall.

Employees were leaving work area in 2250, when the driver of the tractor was getting out of the way for the 460 TH to pass. When re-entering the road, the tractor was in loose material. Upon breaking free, the tractor swung to the right contacting the rib. The employee seated on the same side, hit hard hat on the railing of the man carrier upon hitting the rib.

Operator used a pipe to bang feed gate slide chute to close on #33 Rotex. Operator returned to work the next day & reported to supervisor that they woke up with their right shoulder hurting & aching.

EE attempted to start the truck, but the battery was dead. EE went to grab the jumper cables lying on the ground and felt a sharp pain in their lower back.

Employee was at a dust drain , rinsing off with water, excess material at a tail pulley. Employee pulled hose (1 1/2 in dia. hose 30 to 40 ft. long) with only Left hand/arm and felt a pull in their left shoulder.

On 09/27/2023 Employee-EE stated they pinched their right hand between a wrench and a cylinder and reported swelling and pain in the area. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. and treatment. EE has returned to work with restrictions until further notice.

Employee hit left thumb with a ballpein hammer, resulting in smashed tendons in the thumb.

Employee felt pop in knee while coming down stairs

As driver got out of the truck, EE dropped the keys and in the process of retrieving them, EE tripped over a pipe bumper rail and fell, causing cuts, abrasions and a sprained thumb.

EE was cleaning up the work area and went to move some jugs of fluid, approximately 2.5 gallons, when EE twisted and tweaked their back.

Employee was trying to help install a rotary airlock on the primary separator at kiln 1 baghouse when the airlock shifted on the forklift and pinched EE's right index finger between the flange of the airlock and the chute it was being attached to.

Was passing another truck on the haul road and they got over on the road a little too far. The road was soft due to rain and they started to slide off the road. They stopped and opened the cab door to access the situation and the cab door shut on their right ankle, breaking the ankle.

Employee walking down stairs took a step and felt their knee pop, aggravating a previous injury. On restrictions pending MRI.

Employee was assisting the shift repair at the finish mill 3 vibrating pan. The belt to the motor of the vibrating pan had seized and once the equipment was locked out, employee was cleaning to get material clear to start up vibrating pan. Equipment still locked out, employee pulled belt to get unstuck-pinky finger injured between the sheave and the belt.

EE was climbing down from the loader and fell backwards, resulting in a fractured metatarsal of the right foot.

employee stood up from crouched position during the first half of the day and in this instance knee made a popping sound

Employee was loading explosives (emulsion) down hole using an auto hose retrieval. The hose reel broke the welds and slid down the hose, striking the employees hardhat causing a neck injury.

The EE reported on 9/22 that they were removing a tire from a light duty pick up and it fell backward against the hub after they took it off the studs and pinched their two middle fingers on their left hand between the metal wheel and hub. They did not want to seek medical attention until Monday, 9/25.

Employee was scaling 24JW and heard the coolant alarm going off, shut engine off, got out of the machine to see if anything was leaking. Employee opened the hood & looked at the coolant tank, moved the plastic coolant tank and the cap blew off.

Employee claims they hit a pothole on the haul road & injured their back

The miner was sorting stone to begin splitting the stone. They pushed a stone out of the way to get to the other stone. The stone they pushed, was unstable and came back crushing the miners thumb between two large stones.

Employee injured hand while dislodging oversized rocks from a chute. EE went to the ER, received 5 sutures and is currently working on restricted duty.

EE was fueling an excavator when EE slipped. EE stated as EE slipped EE's hard hat went over EE's eyes. EE fell to the ground landing on EE's feet but didn't have the chance to grab anything to soften the fall.

The employee was pulling a 1-½" water hose under 80CV004 conveyor belt and it got stuck so they pulled harder and that's when they felt a sharp pain in their abdomen down to their groin

EXITING HAUL TRUCK UG, MISSED BOTTOM STEP AND FELL ON BACK

Employee was installing a new track retainer pin on a CAT 349 Excavator. When hitting the pin with a sledgehammer a piece of the pin broke off and impacted the employees leg. This left a puncture wound on the employee right thigh.

Employee states that they were holding a 3lb hammer in right hand while holding a pin hammer with left hand. Pin hammer point was touching a brake pin. While making first strike with 3lb hammer the hammer missed the pin hammer head striking employee's left hand.

A miner was shoveling a granule spill from underneath a conveyor head box when they felt their back tighten up. The miner reported the injury to their supervisor and received first aid. The miner's injury did not improve over the course of 2 weeks, so they were sent to a clinic. The miner received prescription medication and restrictions on 10/5/23.

Injured was tramming excavator across the impoundment dam and went across a windrow of dirt and it "jarred" them. Pain started in lower back and pain and numbness traveled down EE's left leg.

REMOVING A DRIVESHAFT OUT OF A ST8, PRYBAR SLIPPED, DRIVE SHAFT FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH.

Maintenance was working on the bypass fan to remove the cap on the bearing. A maintenance technician began to hit the top of the cap with a hammer to loosen it up. The cap popped off the bearing and flew up hitting another maintenance technician in the left wrist as EE used EE's left arm to block EE's face.

Employee states they stepped on a rock twisting their ankle.

EE was working on rock breaker at primary crusher with supervisor - after the shift EE felt soreness and pain in shoulder which was later found to be a rotator cuff injury

Individual sustained a 5cm laceration to left forearm while performing maintenance with a 4.5" grinder. Grinding wheel became bound in material while individual was cutting a weld, causing the grinder to accelerate forward into their arm.

Employee was picking up a used liner off of the ground and turned and leaned forward to put it in the skid steer bucket and felt a sharp pain in chest.

Skid Steer Operator had back pain after the vehicle hit a dip and slammed onto the ground.

Employee was handling a battery jumper at the charging station when they swung the jumper onto the battery and felt pain in the back. Employee was placed on restrictions for a lower back strain.

Operations technician in the mine was moving an electrical connector for a power cable when it was dropped on their foot.

Haul Truck operator states they hit a pothole causing injury to their back.

While cleaning chopper the bobcat operator placed material on roller conveyor and it rolled in to the employees hand (left hand)

Employee sustained a strain to their forearm while lifting a screen.

Employee was staging grease drums, one pulled away and they stopped it with their right arm and their elbow popped an pain ensued.

Employee was cleaning out a screen inlet chute from clogged material that resulted in a laceration to the right ring finger. When the EE removed their hand, EE made contact with the top of their right ring finger and a sharp metal edge of the chute inner lining. The EE received six stitches and was allowed to return to work with restrictions.

The injured Driller Assistant was guiding a piece of 5-7/8" casing being lifted by the wireline to install when EE's left hand was caught between the casing EE was handling and the drill table. The middle left finger received smashing laceration and broken finger tip.

Miner pivoted on right leg to turn towards workbench. Their knee made a "pop" sound and immediately they felt pain and informed their supervisor.

Employee states they experienced back pain after going over a rough section of haul road.

Employee climbed ladder to enter loader and felt pain in right knee. Injury became reportable 18 Sept 2023.

Emp. was working on a belt and a piece of metal fell and hit EE's right ring finger causing a cut and a bruise.

EE stepped out of the water truck EE was operating & foot slipped causing EE to fall forward. EE caught self on the ground with right hand and sprained right wrist.

Employee was stepping out of the transport van.

Employee's hand was holding a liner clear of the bolt, the bolt caused the liner to jump causing employee's hand to move towards the spinning bolt which cut through EE's leather glove and into the base of EE's left palm.

While working on TK-1A overflow pump valve, the employee was loosening bolts when employee caught thumb between the wrench and the valve body.

EE slipped while cleaning a portable screener and struck left knee on an angle iron.

Lifting of heavy object causing sprain/strain to lower back

EE rolled left ankle when descending down the control room ladder.

Miner was removing an internal piece of a rotary crusher. Miner was swinging a sledge hammer to loosen the part, missed the target and slammed right index finger on the crusher rotor.

EE was attempting to put a sheave on a pulley shaft that had been cut, the EE cut EE's left middle finger on a bur on the shaft. EE was taken to the urgent care where EE received stitches in EE's finger, making this reportable to MSHA.

Employee contacted the A/C van with their finger tip while stuffing paper towels in vent.

The miner was picking up a log that was ~6" x 8" and ~3' length. They tripped and fell. When they were falling, they put their hands down to catch the fall. The log landed on their left hand and broke 3 fingers. The miner was walking on a slope. The walk way was dry. There was nothing obstructing their pathway. Sunny day.

Haul truck operator slid into another truck stopped on the haul road.

Employee was palletizing product, while picking up a bag of product EE's finger became caught between the belt and roller. The employee pulled hand free and removed the glove and saw the injury. The employee was treated on site and then taken to the hospital for further treatment and examinations. Left hand, middle finger fracture and cut.

Employee was operating mucker, EE just sent full bucket out and was aligning other bucket, As EE was going around other bucket, EE went to turn left and pinched self against bucket.

Blaster was pulling repump hose and felt pain in shoulder

Caught Left Hand in Truck Tailgate.

Employee was pulling a chain hoist in from landing a screen. EE thought EE just pulled a muscle in EE's right arm. EE was taken to OMP for further evaluation on 9/15/23 and given restricted duty.

Employee was using a bar to smash copper sheets when they felt a pain in their back.

Employee was coming down the stairs from the line 3 multi-clones. EE was finished checking the dust valves and heading to the main driveway in the basement. EE walked down the west side stairway towards the waste gas fan, then down onto the concrete landing where EE rolled EE's right ankle.

While performing grinding on MDU parts the employee noticed that they were having pain in right thumb and began to notice swelling.

Supervisor was changing out chemical at wash plant and got it into place. It wasn't square on the stand so they had employees rig chain around top of cage and tried to square it up. The cage broke and two employees tried to stop it and one got a cut on their finger that required 2 stitches and the other got a severe wrist sprain. Neither will miss a scheduled day of work.

EE was lifting a 55 lbs. bag of garnet from the floor when they felt pain in their back. EE continued working and reported the back pain the following shift, 9/11/23.

EE slipped while exiting the rear of a .75 ton flatbed pickup after washing it out.

On a wet slick road a scraper operating at 10 MPH began to slide. The scraper stopped abruptly as it went from wet to dry conditions. Operator hit EE's back on the arm rest resulting in back strain. No damage to scraper.

Pit Millwright fixing a leak on the 16' sand line that feeds the South Plant. EE was installing a hugger clamp using an impact wrench with an extension to tighten down the bolts. The extension broke and the impact wrench hit the palm of the employee's hand cutting finger.

Employee was assisting with the installation of a new seven foot cone crusher. As the crusher was being lowered one of the bolts was pushed up about six inches and skewed to one side. The employee grabbed the top of the bolt to realign it with the bolt holes and as it lined up the hole it dropped on the employee's thumb causing laceration.

EE walking across parking lot and states right foot slid out from underneath EE and EE braced with EE's left foot to stop from falling. Bracing caused pain to left ankle, was sent to Urgent Care the following day. EE was put on light duty until EE could receive a follow up two weeks later. There was a break in the ankle and set to remain on light duty until end of September

Mechanic needed help on the new CMV strip tank, so the employee offered to help, as they were setting the 3'' stainless steel pipe in place to bolt it down, the pipe moved and got the operator's left thumb in a pinch point and smashed it between the 3'' stainless steel pipe that they were setting in place and an existing pipe that was there on the way.

After exiting truck onto scale platform, EE lost EE's footing and EE's left foot slipped between the truck steps and the platform EE felt a pop in EE's right standing leg that stayed on the platform. EE was diagnosed with a right hip sprain.

Operator slammed cab door of a 980k loader onto their middle right finger. This caused a laceration to the middle finger

Miner was climbing down from a front end loader when miner slipped and fell to the ground

Employee was moving an empty water dispenser (approximately 33 lbs.) and felt a pain in EE's upper left chest/rib area.

Employee was replacing the center bank winch wire. The winch went into free spool and the handle hit EE's hand. Employee was taken to OMP with a fractured finger and received restrictions of no use of right hand.

Lifting a screen panel with right arm outstretched below waist. As EE was lifting the panel, EE heard a pop in the right arm below the bicep and above the elbow. Employee used first aid processes until the arm started bruising. On 10/9/2023 EE was scheduled for an MRI. The MRI showed a torn Bicep on the right arm. Employee was then scheduled for surgery on 10/13/2023.

Employee was riding in the buddy seat of an articulating truck when the truck hit a rock, jarring the employee's back.

Electrician using a ladder 15 feet in the air asked spotter who was holding ladder to retrieve a different tool. When spotter let go of the ladder it slipped out from underneath EE. Electrician was using fall protection, the force of EE stopping caused strains in EE's back and hip.

Employee was walking from the parking lot to the lunchroom and rolled EE's right ankle on a rock just before the access into the Hydro met office building.

Employee was climbing down from portable screener with a grease gun in hand when the employee missed the last step and fell to ground

Replacing a coarse material washer (CMW) located inside a tub the employee was pinned between the CMW and a material chute above the tub. the employee was pinned for approximately 30 seconds, briefly lost consciousness and suffered bruising to the ribs and chest.

Two employees were involved in arc flash while attempting to test rotation in a medium voltage transformer. Employee sustained burn to face area.

Two employees were involved in arc flash while attempting to test rotation in a Medium voltage transformer. Employee sustained burns to right side of face.

Employee stuck a finger between a moving roller and a sensor mounted on structure. This resulted in a fracture to the left index finger and a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

Attempting to break top sub off tooling using chain wrench while drill was rotating. Wrench struck employee in face resulting in laceration requiring stitches.

While manually removing a 6" Reamer and Hex Rod due to completion of the drill hole, the injured employee's left pointer finger was smashed between the Hex Rod and a guard in place over the jack controls of the drill.

Operator strained their finger (causing it to swell) while trying to open a valve that was stuck closed.

Two miners were lifting a rock together to stack on a pallet, and one let go to set the rock down and the other miner did not, and the rock smashed the miner's finger.

Employee stated was building a Kennedy stopping when the channel contacted EE's hand causing a laceration to their hand. Employee received 3 stitches.

IE was bolting entry 2 right installing 16' straps. The top was uneven and when the operator pushed the ATRS in the up position. The 16' strap hit the top on the operators side causing it to slide down the ATRS. When the strap slid down, it hit IE's middle finger on the right hand. Resulting in a broken middle finger below the first knuckle.

Employee reports while operating a CAT992 EE struck a toe in the wall causing EE's neck to move in a sudden backwards motion. Employee began to experience headaches and pain in EE's neck, after medical evaluation employee was released to full duty with no job restrictions. Employee was prescribed physical therapy.

Employee cut leg with a knife and received stitches.

ee was climbing the access ladder to CAT haul truck. Gloved hand slipped causing ee to lose balance and fall to the ground. ee was on bottom rung of ladder. incident was reported on 9/29. EE sought initial medical treatment on 12/11 - evaluated on and work restrictions issued on 12/18.

While working on a conveyor employee picked up a wrench to hand to another employee. When the employee took a step and turned EE felt a pop in EE's right knee.

Heavy ring fell forward while being removed, employee tried to stop it and pinched a finger between two pieces of metal.

Smashed finger between rock box and slate bar. Resulted in five (5) stitches.

Employee was unloading a fork for an IT28 fork loader from the bed of a flatbed pickup truck. When EE slid the fork back and it cleared the end of the truck bed, the fork rolled and pinched the tip of EE's right pinky finger between the fork and the truck bed. Result was a simple fracture to the tip of EE's right pinky finger.

While swinging a sledgehammer onto a crusher head, a metal fragment broke off of the crusher & flew into the associate's neck.

EE was using a utility knife, removing strips of belting that was wrapped around a tail pulley. They put a new blade in the knife, and they didn't think it would go through as easy as it did. When the knife passed through the belting, it punctured their left forearm, resulting in them receiving 7 sutures.

Nipper received a laceration to the left eyebrow from carrying wire mesh, resulting in stitches.

Haul truck hit a bump and the right glass window broke. Employee grabbed right armrest leaned to the left to avoid the glass, hand slipped off causing a small laceration to EE's right arm. Employee was taken to the hospital for evaluation. The wounds were cleaned & sutured. The employee was released from ER with No Work Restrictions.

Employee alleges they were adjusting the teeth on a loader and their right hand got caught in between the fork and frame cutting the palm of their right hand. They received 5 stitches.

Employee at back of Crew truck, turned and started to walk towards power pole. There was a small mound of soil and rocks in front of EE. As employee stepped over the mound, employee placed EE's foot on the far side of the mound, unbeknownst to EE, where a rock in the mound was located. The rock moved, EE lost balance and fell backwards, striking EE's head on Crew truck body.

Employee was cutting belting with battery operated carpet knife and it slipped and came back hitting EE's right foot cutting through boot/sock and into the ball of foot behind the big toe. EE had steel toe boots on. - Laceration was cleaned at the clinic and Steri Strips were applied.

Employee was working next to a pull box when EE bent over to pick up materials. When EE stood up, EE made contact with the corner of a recently removed panel cover, which caused a small laceration to EE's upper lip.

The start of shift was normal with good weather, no rain. EE was on EE's way to help fuel up the Loader with co-worker when a swarm of bees came at EE and stung EE on EE's head, arms, back and neck. EE reported that EE was allergic and EE's supervisor helped EE to the truck and got EE to the hospital.

Employee was assisting with a conveyor belt repair. Employees attached belt clamp to the belt and attached a rope on one end and other end attached to a SkyTrak forklift. Employees began to pull belt and did not know the back stop break was engaged. Rope snapped and struck employee in the face cutting EE's lip.

Using air nozzle to blow away debris, small piece got into left eye.

EE was putting new drive belts on the tail pull. As EE rolled it over EE's finger became caught between the pully and the belt causing a pinch.

Employee states that while changing idlers on the 5/10 shuttle in the filter building, EE pinched their left pinky finger between the idler rack and the support beam.

The Mechanic was welding up a side box and segment together for the secondary crusher, in the shop on the workbench. EE had to reposition the box to get a proper angle of weld and when rolling down the part EE ended up pinching right hand little finger between the box and workbench. EE had leather gloves at the time of the incident. The injury was Finger Laceration.

On September 25th, 2023, at 1:00 PM, an incident occurred at Finish Mill #3 during a repair operation on the water lance. The employee sustained an injury to EE's right ring finger when EE accidentally pinched it between a pipe EE was carrying and a handrail. The injury was assessed as requiring medical attention and received two stitches.

Employee wearing gloves smashed fingertip with a bar before attempting to close a railcar door. Minor fracturing of fingertip.

The Employees left ring finger was pinched when the small, oil soaked hydraulic jack EE was holding slipped and fell to the bumper.

Driller assistant was mixing mud when eye felt itchy, the employee used a damp paper towel to wipe the eye. Employee was instructed to wash hands and use clean water and a paper towel to wipe out the mud from the eye.

Employee was issued a splint for a shoulder injury as a result of prying hoses away with a pry bar.

Employee was cutting hydraulic hose to make grease hoses. The hand grinder kicked back and they cut their left thumb.

EE was looking inside a water tank to check the water level. As EE was stepping down to the floor EE's elbow made contact with a bolt. This incident was initially reported as first aid and treated but injury worsened and EE later received physical therapy from 11/15/23 - 11/20/23 and referred to Ortho for evaluation. No lost time or restricted duty from date of injury.

Helper was placing an inner tube on the tube rack. When they slid the inner tube into place, they pinched their right pinky (5th finger) between the inner tube and tube rack.

Employee was cutting a zip-tie with an utility knife. when the knife cut through the zip-tie, it continued and cut their left thumb. They was received about 3 stitches.

Employee was spraying down the material build up on the rerun stacker belt. Water splashed up onto EE's face and something went into EE's eye.

Shoveling a work area when their right shoulder started hurting.

Was welding a crack in a hydraulic cylinder tube; hydraulic fluid leaked and caused 1st degree burns.

Working on the chopper, a large rock was being moved with the rollers, and the miner was caught in between the rock and the chopper, causing a back injury.

Holding cutting edge bolt in place, impact wrench caused bolt to spin and cut index finger on employee.

Employee was welding and grinding, believes they got something in their eye. They flushed the eye.

EE was cutting a zip tie with the utility knife. EE had left hand resting on the machine. When EE cut the zip tie the blade slipped and cut the palm of the left hand.

Tramming scoop in track entry had rt arm arm outside operator's compartment, ran scoop into rib catching arm between scoop and rib causing laceration, resulting in sutures needed to repair the wounds

Was using a hammer and accidently struck team members own left hand. Originally report was just a first aid, however due to increased swelling, team member went to Dr. on yesterday.

EE was hydroblasting a heat exchanger in the bicarbonate unit. At approximately 15:08, the barrel of the shotgun failed and broke at the mfg weld. This caused EE's hands to rise and hit EE's faceshield with the shotgun trigger assembly. This action caused EE's faceshield and hard hat to strike EE's glasses causing a cut to EE's face that required stitches.

EE was removing cutting edge from belly pan of a 631 scraper. While removing the last bolt the edge popped off the pan, fell & struck the employee in the hard hat & safety glasses. The impact caused a laceration to the left eyebrow & cheek from the top & bottom shields of the safety glasses that required 16 sutures.

While removing a spring in the tunnel feeder with a wrench, associate's hand slipped & the force caused the associate to hit mouth.

Employee was in 1B Section loading a strap sled when EE's right middle finger was caught and pinched between the sled and the standard. Employee diagnosed with a finger tip fracture and received three stitches.

Employee was working under the dozer when EE reached into the belly pan and was bit by a rattlesnake on the right wrist. EE was taken to the ER and given anti-venom and released the next morning.

Employee stated was in the process of cutting a piece of conveyor belt to prep for a move, as EE was cutting away from self EE's right arm came in contact with a frayed belt pin that was in an old splice next to where EE was cutting the pin. Caused a laceration requiring 5 sutures to close the wound

Employee split EE's lip with a chipping bar.

Employee contacted finger while swinging a sledge hammer.

Injured employee was standing immediately behind another employee who was attempting to tighten a nut when the wrench slipped off. Employee performing work fell backwards into injured employee. As a result of the impact, injured employee's safety glasses created a minor laceration of the right eyelid.

Employee was walking across the bench when EE tried to step around piece of PVC pipe. EE struck a large rock with foot, losing balance. EE placed right hand forward to avoid impact between EE's head and the ground. EE's hand struck a rock & sustained an approximately 4 cm. (1.57 inches) laceration.

While installing a window on a locomotive, microscopic pieces of glass chipped off the window and landed somewhere on the employee. Some of the glass made its way into the employee's eyes at some point throughout the day and the employee began to feel discomfort. The employee had to seek medical attention; eyes were numbed and the glass was extracted.

A 3/8" plate being installed by contractor broke off and hit contractor in face.

Employee was handling hog panel in the beltline when EE's right forearm was lacerated. Employee was taken to the ER and received staples and a tetanus shot.

Employee was closing a door that was used to check oil on a 777F rock truck. The door slipped out of the employee's left hand and closed striking the employee's right hand. Resulted in a laceration between the middle and ring finger. Employee was stitch up with 4 sutures.

While moving a large stone on a conveyor belt EE smashed right index finger between the stone and the conveyor frame. Laceration on top and bottom of finger with swelling. Urgent Care cleaned and inspected wound for any broken bones & none were found. Returned to work with no restrictions. EE was completely discharged from their care after a 2 day follow up.

Employee was removing a side wall bucket guard on a loader. The guard was stuck. EE used a 4lb hammer to dislodge it. When EE hit it a piece of metal chipped off and went into EE's leg. Removed in ER. Returned to work, no stitches, antibiotic prescribed.

Employee claimed that employee twisted an ankle while transitioning from a set of stairs to the ground. While this incident is still under investigation, this 7000-1 is being reported.

Cutting bands off bacon skins, band sprung back hitting inside of wrist. Small cut/puncture on right wrist. Required one stitch.

EE had been assigned to the 59 haul truck. During the preshift inspection EE noticed they were missing a fire suppression tag and called a mechanic. While looking for a BO flag to put out in front of the truck, the EE slammed the passenger door on their hand. They sustained a laceration on their middle finger. 4 stitches were placed on the laceration. EE was returned to work.

A Dozer operator reported (2) chipped teeth following routine dozing activities.

While working in drive cabinet, the workers hand contacted a sharp wire-tie, resulting in a cut requiring 3 stitches to the top of middle finger on left hand.

Employee got slag in their eye when they tilted the welding helmet up.

EE stated that they were pulling a car cable and felt a shock causing them to trip, hitting their head on the shuttle car resulting in 7 sutures. They received a full release to return to work.

Loading cable bolt plates onto the bolter EE struck a belt chain with elbow which caused EE to hit left little finger resulting in 6 stitches.

EE was cutting rubber mold when the knife slipped and cut EE's hand.

Employee was in the surface shop and bumped a hand against a circular saw blade causing a cut on right hand. The cut was on the knuckle between the index and middle finger. Employee was taken to a medical clinic in Hazard, KY and received 4 stitches.

A loader operator was exiting the piece of equipment, a Kawasaki Z7 Front End Loader. When descending the ladder pan, EE missed the bottom step of the loader losing grip and falling to the ground. EE had used their right hand to break the fall.

Maintenance mechanic was changing out skid plates on log washer. While hammering on the old skid plate below them, a metal fragment flew under their safety glasses and lodged in their eye. Employee reported the incident to their manager. Safety Dept. was notified. The employee was taken to ER and the metal piece was removed.

Employee was walking on a catwalk and hit EE's left arm on a piece of sharp metal being used as a screen.

Crew was removing a bearing from the shaft at the shaker. They were trying to get the race free. The employee struck the bearing resulting in shattered metal coming back at the employee's hand. Employee was wearing gloves but the metal cut through to the top of the hand.

Employee attempting to free up a locked up bearing with a hammer. A small piece of debris/metal fell into employee's left eye.

Employee was holding a bolt with a pair of locking pliers. Another employee was using a reciprocating saw to cut the bolt. When the bolt was but through, the saw sung up and cut the employee's finger.

Miner pick up a 1/2" chain and their left shoulder popped.

Replacing a screen on a five deck screen, failed to hook the bottom hook correctly. The screen jumped hitting employee in the right ear.

Employee was using a 1" drive ratchet to remove a bolt. As EE was pulling it towards self, EE's hand slipped off the ratchet and EE punched self in the left side of their mouth. This caused an upper tooth to come loose.

Employee was undoing a bungie strap holding materials in place when it slipped out of their hand contacting EE in the mouth resulting in a upper front tooth being chipped. Seen dentist and was given full release on 9/11/23, however had tooth repaired on 9/25/23 making this a medical reportable as no days were lost.

The EE was in 9 North Mains Section, bolting in the ladders on the left side. The injured was installing 16' cable bolts. The hole was drilled, and the starter steel became stuck. The EE reached for another steel, and when EE turned around the starter steel fell from the hole and struck EE in the head. EE received 3 staples in the head, but didn't miss any work.

The employee was trying to remove a bent cable bolt from work area when they lost balance causing them to land on their right hand resulting in their right ring finger being jammed. The employee suffered a fracture in their right ring finger.

Employee received stitches while removing a pump.

While removing an access panel from a wheel motor the panel came off and fell before able to secure. The Panel struck left hand resulting in a fracture of the 5th digit.

Employee stated was using a utility knife to trim a screen panel for the Unit #224 Screen when the knife slipped and EE cut their upper left thigh. The employee received 3 sutures.

The injured was helping to push the mono-rail winch down by hand when the filter housing for the remote controlled hydraulic valve chest for the winch got caught on the rib mesh (in a tight area) causing the hydraulic valve chest end to kick sideways cutting EE's right little finger requiring 5 sutures to close.

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SIX FOOT ROOF BOLT. EE WAS TRYING TO SEAT THE HEAD OF THE BOLT INTO THE CHUCK WHEN EE BUMPED THE ROTATION TO LINE UP THE CHUCK WITH THE BOLT AND EE'S GLOVE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HEAD OF THE BOLT AND THE CHUCK CAUSING EE'S HAND TO TWIST AND BREAK EE'S LITTLE FINGER.

Three employees were in the process of removing a u-joint. Two of the three employees were using a punch and a hammer to remove the u-joint and a small metal fragment went through the third employees shirt and lodged into EE's upper, right arm causing a half inch puncture wound. The employee was seen in the ER and was referred to a surgeon to have the small metal fragment removed.

EE slipped on a water bottle and dislocated thumb when trying to catch themselves.

Employee was remounting the wheel chocks on the 980G Loader when it slipped smashing employee's finger.

An underground blaster was cutting an ANFO hose with a utility knife when the knife slipped, causing a laceration on the employee's left index finger.

Rare occurrence of a stone fragment chipped off and hitting employee in the forearm causing a cut that needed stitches

Employee was unloading piece of pipe from a pallet when the pipe began to roll. Employee attempted to catch the pipe and the sharp end cut through employee's glove and lacerated the left middle and ring fingers. This resulted in stitches.

Employee was taking a trash hopper over to a dumpster to empty it and when pulling the lever to dump the hopper the employee pinched the small finger on the left hand with the handle resulting in a laceration. The injured employee received eight sutures.

Employee went to tram the cable hoist on the 11th floor of the prep plant to bring a load in. While tramming the hoist, the mechanism broke causing the pulley to fall and strike the employee in the safety glasses causing a laceration to the left eye lid requiring 5 stitches.

The employee drove a 239D cat skid loader down to the shop fueling area to get fuel. The employee was standing in front of the fuel nozzle with their forearm resting on the back of the skid steer when fuel came shooting out causing EE to jump. EE's forearm snagged a sharp sliver of metal on the back of the skid steer cutting EE's forearm which required stitches.

The employee was sitting in the Excavator and felt a pain shoot into EE's back after sitting in the seat for several minutes. EE was prescribed Naproxen and Flexeril.

EE reported incident to Clinic on 09/06/23. EE was exiting dozer and the door swung shut striking EE in the mouth. Impact from door broke a portion of top right front tooth. EE was referred to dental for tooth evaluation and possible repair. EE was able to return to shift and does not have any lost time to report.

While EE was attempting to remove rocks from around a gate inside a chute that had stopped up, EE struck one of the rocks with a hammer that allowed the gate to fall. The gate struck the EE on the left thumb resulting in a minor fracture to the tip of the left thumb requiring only a small splint applied by the doctor.

Miner was attempting to clean a scalping screen when slipped and fell approximately 6 ft. Immediately after accident employee stated no injury had occurred, but shortly afterward complained about pain in rt shoulder. Our company policy requires after any accident if employee complains about pain or stiffness, they must be taken to the Dr. and be checked, for injury. None were found

On 9/4/2023, employee was trying to clear a plugged feeder chute with a pry bar, employee's hand slipped off the bar and the tip of a finger struck a rock. Employee did not report the injury until 9/15/2023 and sought medical treatment on 9/16/2023.

EE was installing discharge pipe in the haul road when the pipe came apart and struck EE under left eye on the cheek causing a small laceration. (2) sutures were required to close the wound.

Driller helper was in the process of adding a quill rod back on the drill string. EE missed placing the rod in the rod roller stop causing the quill rod to fall on the right dorsal area of EE's hand striking the box end of the rods protruding out from the rotation unit.

Employee was traveling down a grated walkway covering a 2-foot ditch. One of the grates was loose and the employee stepped through the gap and scraped the shin area of the left leg. On 9/11/2023 Employee went to NBHH clinic to have it looked at. The leg was numbed and fluid drained. The employee was told to return to work and monitor it.

IP was using a hammer to strike rods to loosen stuck joints when IP lost grip and control of the hammer causing it to bounce back.

Our equipment operator was opening the front window of EE's CAT 375 excavator, when it abruptly fell onto EE's left index finger causing a laceration requiring medical attention.

The employee was attempting to remove a metal valve seal from a valve at the bottom of a rail car. As employee pulled on the metal seal, in attempt to break the metal seal, employee cut the inside of left middle finger that required professional medical treatment.

EE was using a Metabo with a 6" cutting wheel to cut a piece of 2" flat bar. While cutting the flat bar the Metabo kicked back off of the flat bar and the wheel struck EE in the leg just above EE's knee. EE was taken to the emergency room and received 5 staples. EE was released to return to work and will return to work the next work day.

Miner was attempting to tighten the packing on a GIW slurry pump when the Channel lock pliers miner was using came in contact with the rotating shaft causing the Channel lock pliers to snap up and pinching miner's right thumb and ripping/bursting the skin open. Miner received 10 stitches at the emergency room.

MMG placing spool back on #1 rougher pump in north truck aisle. While squeezing bottom of 16" clamps to place bolt/nut to secure it, MMG felt pain in left middle finger.

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis on 9/28/2023. During preparation for a PT 50 audit, it was discovered that this occupational illness was not reported to MSHA.

Miner was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Maintenance mechanic reported elbow pain due to repetitive sledgehammer use on 9/25. After conservative treatment, EE was diagnosed with tendinitis on 12/4 and prescribed physical therapy.

Miner was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. Operator received notice on October 10,2023.

The mine received a Self-insured Employer Decision on 09/22/2023 from the medical report dated 05/25/2023. The report identifies a 12.1% permanent partial disability from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee is currently retired.

Audiogram confirmation of Hearing STS

Employer was notified that there were 3 msha reportable audiogram shifts during annual medical review bus. Employee will be informed of shift/results and determine next test to proceed.

Received notification of three reportable MSHA audio shifts and must be reported within 10 working days. Will notify all three employees and those will be re-tested for determination and acquire more information and any steps proceeding.

Employer was advised that there were three MSHA reportable audiogram shifts per annual med bus testing. Employee will be informed and any future testing may be advised.

Audiometric testing performed on 8/31/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

Audiometric testing performed on 8/31/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

Audiometric testing preformed on 08/22/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed employee had hearing loss.

Audiometric testing preformed on 08/22/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed employee had hearing loss.

The employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis

Audiometric testing performed on 8/23/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/18 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

Miner was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Audiometric testing performed on 8/23/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/18 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

Miner was bolting and became overheated.