Mining Incidents in November 2023

A displacement occurred on the east side of 417 impoundment. There were no injuries and work ceased on the east side.

All power was lost on the surface due to a neutral line breaking and slapping a phase lead. the power was lost at 4:05 Pm and restored at 4:58 PM. the hoist was not operational during that time frame. no one trapped or no one injured.

The Crabapple portal elevator was out of service for an extended period of time. The elevator was not operating at normal speeds and was taken out of service to troubleshoot. The VFD Drive PC was changed along with the Secondary slowdown switch. The corrected the issues with the elevator. It was tested and returned to service.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the #4-A belt; #12 break, in the #4 entry (track entry). The fall measured approximately 40'x50' and 4.5 to 5' in height.

An unexpected roof fall occurred on the # 1 Section in # 4 entry at break # 5 at 3:20 p.m. The roof fall is roughly 6 feet thick and 18 feet wide. This occurrence resulted in no injuries or entrapments. The MSHA and WVMHST hotlines were contacted, and the occurrence was reported. The location has been dangered off, and a clean-up plan is being drafted for submission.

The Crabapple elevator was out of service for an extended period of time due to a faulty leveling switch on the upper landing. The switch was replaced, and the elevator was tested and was put back into operation.

A diesel lo- trac that was located at Cross Cut #7 on the 6 left panel of the active 006 MMU caught fire. There was nobody operating or around the machine when it caught fire. There was no injuries associated with the incident and the fire was extinguished safely.

Found an unintentional roof fall on the #4 Beltline at break #51.

A fire was observed in the coal mill. It is likely that the slinger arms broke off in the coal mill equipment causing sparks and increased friction resulting in coal being heated and starting to combust.

Hoist was down for electrical issues.

A non injury fire occured after a 1/4 Inch piece of metal had been cut out for the cyclone media box , the fire occurred after replacing the 1/4 metal and reinserting the 14 inch piece of poly piping .Logan Fire Dept responded and helped extinguish the fire ,and monitored it for hot spots afterwards .

Damaged brake line on P hoist making it inoperable until repaired.

Actuator mount on SHoist was loose, so maintenance tightened it up. When doing so, it threw the position sensor off. An electrician attempted to adjust the switch and the connection broke off making it inoperable.

P Hoist was not operable due to a blown hydraulic line.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered on 3 ML Belt at 56 block intersection. The fall was approximately 11' high x 18' long x 5' above the roof line. No one was injured and no ventilation was interrupted.

Elevator tripped at Mono Utilities contractor was stuck in the elevator and released at 6:52AM. Safety was notified at 7:25AM and contacted MSHA at 7:35AM.

Had a fault for rope slip. after trouble shooting a damaged cable was found for the speed encoder sensor. Replaced speed encoder and repaired damaged cable. when powered back up another fault showed but was able to be cleared. hoist back up and running at 10:50AM

Mining in #4 entry in M1 butt encountered an uncharted bore hole.

There was an unplanned roof fall on 8-54 East crosscut 15(15+90) in the #4 entry.

Seal #6 in the Mine 2 West Mains failed due to water impounding behind seal

A power bump occurred across the site and caused damage to the cage proximity sensors at the shaft station. Hoist was not able to operate in automatic mode and the operator had difficulty transitioning it to manual.

PHoist had an alarm and would not function in auto or manual - South SPV1 pressure valve alarm would not reset.

At approximately 8:55 AM a kink was identified in the Slope rope. The Slope was immediately removed from service and company was notified to make the necessary repairs. Damage was believed to be caused by the rope getting caught on guide roller at the Slope Bottom Y. Slope back in service at approximately 10 PM on 11/13/23.

Smoldering coal on coal pad.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., an unintentional roof fall was found in the left return at 3 North Break 12, between spad numbers 0663 and 0662. The roof fall measures approximately 4 ft thick x 18 ft wide but does not impede ventilation. Notifications were made to MSHA and the WVMHST Hotlines. The area has been dangered off, and a ventilation revision is currently being prepared.

At approximately 12:30 pm a roof fall was discovered at xc 41, between No. 1 and No. 2 entry, on the TG-5 travel road. The fall was approximately 25-30' long and was 18 feet wide. All approaches were cribbed off and an action plan was created.

Employee slammed door shut on elevator causing 3 bolts to pull out of bracket.

#2 service hoist had a system issue due to a DHS fault triggered during routine maintenance by the operator, causing the HMI to lock up after a system reboot. Electrician contacted Tiley, hoist control system experts, and collaborative troubleshooting revealed an older operating program. A controlled system rebooted with an updated IP to address successfully restore operation

At 6:48 pm the console operator dialed 911 in response to a confirmed fire on the clinker belt that feeds our clinker shed. MSHA was notified around 7 pm, and the local Fire Department arrived on-site at 7:04 pm. The Fire Department was able to extinguish and secure the area within 15-20 minutes upon arrival.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on Nov. 6th, 2023 1 break-in-by spad #3967 in the intersection between seal #11 and seal #10 in the #4 entry.

The operator of haul truck 619 plug dumped material on the 5110 elevation and rolled forward to allow the material to clear the bed. The bed contacted the overhead powerline (25KV) and fiber optic cable. Miner was trapped in the cab of the haul truck for more than 30 minutes. No injuries.

The slope hoist car sustained damage while hoisting a continuous miner out of the mine.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered in the #2 entry at 50 break on 38-butt intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

IR DMM2 drill, CO# 114. Hydraulic line burst while drill was in operation causing fluid to spray on engine which created an instantaneous fire. Drill operator immediately exited drill with no injuries. Fire was contained by site personal using fire extinguishers and site water truck.

Employee cut left middle finger tip off while using an electric skill saw cutting a piece of plywood standing vertical when saw blade made contact with finger.

A loader collided with a light duty vehicle in the underground in a muck bay, which resulted in the one worker sustaining leg and hand injuries and needing to be extricated from the vehicle. The worker was cared for and then life flighted to Health Care in UT.

Plant was shut-down. Employee checked the tension on the alternator belt and somehow amputated the tips of two fingers.

While raising/lowering a D10R belly pan, the belly pan got onto EE's chest.

Blanks hanging from a crane hook slipped off, employee placed their hand near the load to fix it and a blank fell striking the employee's hand.

EE opening doors on trash trailer, finger was pinched. Refused medical treatment continued working. On 9-19-2024 EE went to occupational health was diagnosed with a mallet finger. Became a lost time accident at this time.

Employee was carrying and spotting J-Crib bags in the intake, when EE lost their balance and struck the right knee off of the ground. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

EE tripped on a step and fell against handrail striking elbow and forearm. Something in left shoulder popped. Lost range of motion in left arm. EE was seen by Dr on 11/30 & 12/8. Continued to work until 12/14, when EE could not do their job. Going to get an MRI done on 12/26. The company decided to have EE off until the MRI results are completed. Lost time begins 12/15/2023.

Employee fell off the 3rd step of a 4 ft. ladder while plastering a stopping in an 8.5-ft high area. Employee hit the mine floor but continued working, developing back pain. Employee sought medical care and was taken off work until December 8th pending a follow-up visit to medical center.

While loading highline cable at the #5 head drive, a loop of cable flipped over and hit the employee on the right knee above the kneecap and hyperextended EE's knee.

IW was in chute above P4 tail pulley when EE's hand was impaled with a piece of steel that was sticking away from the wall causing a laceration to EE's right hand.

Miner was assisting welding operations, and complained of symptoms consistent with arc flash, the day following that task. Miner did not report this at end of shift, but sent a text early the next morning.

Employee was attempting to knock buildup off the inside of a hopper with a hammer, when the hammer bounced back and hit EE in the top of the head.

Driller was picking up sample bags from drill holes and felt a pop in right hip.

Employee was hooking a header cathead up when EE felt a pain in groin. EE continued to work until taken off of work on 12/06/2023.

Fell when exiting a building

While the employee was trimming the roof with the miner in 8 right a piece of metal struck EE in the upper left bicep that required 2 stitches on the initial visit. The metal was surgical removed on 12/08/2023.

EE was getting off dozer & put all weight on left foot to step down and it popped behind EE's left knee

In Unit 1, an employee (roof bolter) was putting up the second bolt. The 5' stick pin was halfway in the hole when a bur on the bolt caught their glove. This resulted in a wrist strain.

While trying to break a bolt free on a cover of the roof bolter, the wrench slipped and EE's hand jammed into the frame of the bolter, fracturing EE's left thumb.

The injured employee was operating the trailing locomotive when a shield dolly derailed. While attempting to put the shield dolly back on track, the shield slid on the dolly and the injured employee was caught between the shield and the coal rib. The injury resulted in fractures and contusions to their torso.

EE got out of EE's shuttle car to throw the miner cable over on in entry 4 on #2 unit. As EE bent over EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. EE finished EE's shift and was seen the next morning at OA. EE missed work on 11/28/2023 and 11/29/2023 but was able to return to work on 11/30/2023 and was able to perform EE's normal job duties.

Employee was retrieving scrap parts from the bed of a service truck. When the employee bent to pick up a part weighing approximately 10 pounds, suffered a lower back strain.

Employee was installing 16' rope bolts, 50' inby ribline in the #2 entry in H4 section. While applying up pressure and slowly rotating bolt the stiffener tube bent, during the rotation the bent tube struck the employee's left forearm. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture.

IE was adjusting a slider tube when the tubing strap broke. When the strap broke the slider fell and hit the employee causing pain in their lower back and leg.

Employee was tandem lifting 15 pieces of roof mesh over the miner slack with another employee and felt a ""pop"" in their lower back.

Employee was shoveling sand at the sand plant and had soreness in employee's back. The next morning employee could hardly move with the pain from the muscles in chest and back.

Employee was attempting to raise the lift when their finger got caught between the lift and the gravel plant.

Jacking up car when jack tipped over. Caused EE to hurt wrist when EE fell back. Car brushed against the side of EE's head.

Employee was pulling off roof bolter cable when the employee got shocked.

Was trying to move golf cart away from a piece of equipment when right leg got caught along locomotive (not in use, parked)

The employee lifted a heavy shaft alone instead of waiting for help. The employee went to the doctor and was diagnosed for a Groin strain.

While walking in the plant area, miner stepped on a rock, about 4"" round, and felt a strain and pop from left knee. Ground was wet and muddy at the time.

IE pulled a shuttle car up on the back bumper of a CM. When the CM backed up it raised the shuttle car in the air. The shuttle car backed off of the bumper to the mine floor. IE claims to have bounced into the shuttle car canopy and strained their back.

Employee was lowering the drill steel after completing a hole and the wrench came out of the pot and struck them on the right cheek, just below their safety glasses.

Wet conditions on an incline surface which caused the employee to twist EE's left knee resulting with a torn meniscus.

Employee was cleaning the cabin of the excavator at the end of the shift. While standing on the wheel chain, EE slipped and impacted their left hand with the inside of the cabin door dislocating EE's index finger.

IE had thumb momentarily caught in a pinch point while replacing a bearing on a conveyor. They received stitches to close the wound to the tip of their right thumb.

Injured employee was using a water hose to wet down the shuttle car haul road on the 6W CM Section. As EE was doing this, EE was walking backward and stepped on a lump of coal and rolled right ankle and fell down. Employee failed to pay attention to where EE was stepping. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has proper training.

Rock fell from roof while bolting striking side of head and neck.

Loadout Operator had to clear a plugged chute for damp loadout. They used an 8' aluminum pipe to poke the material from the top when they felt a strain in their right shoulder. Employee was taken to a medical facility where they were told to rest it for 4 days.

A base lift cylinder rolled off the landing, Employee and a co-worker lifted jack back up on landing and employee felt a pull in their stomach. Was taken off work on 1/12/2024 for surgery to repair hernia.

Moving parts off of toes of shield and felt pain in lower back.

Standing on conveyor to repair chute, the conveyor was accidentally activated causing employee to fall and left leg to be twisted and pulled.

Employee was walking and stepped on uneven ground causing EE's left knee to hurt, EE continued to work until the doctor took EE off of work on 01/09/2024.

Employee was shoveling overhead onto a conveyor belt. This resulted in discomfort in EE's left shoulder. Employee claims they did not feel the discomfort towards the middle to the end of their shift. After getting an MRI, a tear was revealed in EE's labrum. Employee continued to work until the scheduled surgery on 12/20/2023.

Employee slipped and fell on wet track pad injuring possibly shoulder.

Replacing return roller on conveyor during shutdown operations. While trying to place roller in hanger other end came out of hanger and roller moved and employee's fingers were pinched between belt jack base and roller. Right hand 4th and 5th fingertips needed stitches and tips of fingers are getting further evaluation by specialist for additional bone or soft tissue damage.

EE was disconnecting a water spray lance when steamed was released from line causing burns to hands and wrist

Employee slipped and fell while walking on a slope resulting in pain in the right shoulder.

IE was moving a crib block under the miner cable when IE felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Initial report was employee was contacted by a small rock that fell through hog wire on left shoulder. Employee worked EE's way through levels of care and was finally diagnosed with a partial tear of EE's rotator cuff on 12/22/23.

The injured employee and another employee were spinning the rotor. The injured employee bent down to pick up a dropped tape measure. While bent down, IE pulled on the hammer as part of the process. As this happened, the other EE was spinning the rotor. This caused the injured employee's right arm to be pinched between the hammer and the cheek plate.

NO LOST TIME AT DATE OF ACCIDENT - NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL 04/08/2024 WHEN EMPLOYEE UNDERWENT SURGERY. EE WAS PUTTING FUEL IN THE DRILL. WHILE LIFTING THE FUEL CONTAINER EE FELT A POP IN RIGHT ARM. EE'S ARM / BICEPS AREA WAS BRUISED.

Employee approached drill to adjust dust collector when they came into contact with drill tracks.

While working in the shaft miner twisted which caused pain in their right knee.

On 11/17/23 while taking fitting off a hydraulic power ram, as it came off, the fitting flew off striking EE on the face in upper left eye area, along with hydraulic fluid, just above safety glasses. EE reported to clinic with pain, swelling, and 3 small lacerations to area above left eye. EE was referred to LCMC for evaluation and treatment. EE is off work until further notice.

Splitting stone, when block slipped and hit right leg. X-rays confirmed bimalleolar fracture of right ankle.

IE was setting a timber and a piece of rock fell from the roof striking employee on the back of their neck causing a laceration resulting in sutures.

Employee was moving the miner cable out of haul road when employee felt a pain in groin. Employee continued to work up till 12/05/2023 and was taken off of work then.

Employee stopped EE's service truck in an area where a drill had been repaired. When EE walked around to shut a cabinet door EE stepped into a drill hole. EE received a sprain left ankle and a small fracture in EE's foot.

Contract employee was pulling a bolt off of the roof bolter that was under a rock. They felt a pain in their lower back.

Employee was walking #4 Mother Belt conducting a pre-shift examination when they slipped on mud. From this event they fell to the ground and while falling EE attempted to brace themselves against the ground with right arm, which caused right shoulder to be injured from this action. Diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff on 12/5/23.

EE was climbing down from 773D haul truck and EE's hand slipped off the handrail and fell approximately 10' to the ground injuring right wrist and back.

Employee was struck with a piece of draw rock in the lower right leg while operating the continuous miner.

Trail motor struck lead motor that went into switch.

While troubleshooting a water pump that wasn't pumping, the suction hose was broke open to check for blockage in the hose. Once the connector was broke loose hot water shot from the opening spraying an employee and contractor with the scalding water.

While side bolting on the left side of the miner in the 1NTG Section, a rock fell from the roof and broke apart on the rock deflector. A piece of the rock that broke apart fell outby and struck the right side of employees head / neck area. Employee was diagnosed with a concussion.

Employee was pushing up a bolt and accidentally hit rotation, wrapping EE's hand and wrist around bolt.

Miner was using a come-along attached to a beam, hook slipped hitting the miner in the head. Miner was not wearing a hardhat and received a small cut on their head.

Employee stated EE was walking back to EE's scoop when EE slipped and fell landing on EE's right hip.

Employee was assisting with pulling conveyor belt when the rope came free it caught their legs causing them to fall and land on their right elbow resulting in a dislocated elbow.

Employee was driving the haul truck back to the pit when EE anticipated a haul truck coming in their direction. EE applied the brakes and slid the haul truck into the dry drainage ditch which caused EE's head to bump the top of the cabin. Initially the driver was unharmed, days later a concussion was diagnosed, months later EE's driving was medically restricted due to the incident.

Employee was adjusting a shield on the bill of a scoop, while removing a crib the shield fell pinning their hand between the canopy of the shield and the scoop. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING LOADER WHEN THE BUCKET TOOTH CAUGHT A ROCK AND WHILE LIFTING BUCKET, THE BACK WHEEL CAME OFF GROUND AND THE TOOTH SLIPPED OFF ROCK ALLOWING LOADER TO HIT GROUND, COLLASPING OPERATOR SEAT AND RESULTED IN HURTING EMPLOYEE'S BACK.

Employee was in the process of lighting a cutting torch during routine maintenance activities. Seconds after lighting the torch, there was a loud noise nearby on the coiled hose reel. A rupture in the oxygen hose produced the noise, and due to proximity, resulted in the employee having ringing in the ear and subsequent temporary disorientation.

Employee was working on a stone cutting machine and a small piece of stone broke and hit EE in the left cheek.

IE was building a return stopping on TG-5. Hog panel was cut out before the stopping was being built. IE was waiting for a block to be handed to IE. At this time IE was resting a hand on top of blocks that were already stacked. A piece of rock fell and cut IE's right index finger resulting in sutures.

Employee was welding on excavator bucket. The bucket had been removed from the machine. While welding the shank onto the bucket, the bucket rolled toward EE pinning both feet. This resulted in a fracture of the 5th metatarsal on EE's left foot.

IE was working at a header when a step broke and fell hitting IE's ribs.

While building an overcast, the employee was pushing one of the panels onto the forks of the mini trac when EE felt a pop in EE's right arm. EE was placed off work by a doctor on 11/14/2023 for a suspected muscle strain.

Injured worker was installing a variable frequency drive. Injured worker attempted to place a bar underneath and then fell and struck their knees on the concrete. Injured worker continued to work after incident without restrictions. After physical therapy injured worker had surgery on September 6, 2024, to repair left meniscus tear and has now missed work.

While leaving AAP's work area back toward the main road down the switchbacks the Operator lost Control of the Vehicle and struck the berm. The impact cause chest injury due to seat belt

Employee stated was attempting to hang line curtain when EE felt a pain in the left shoulder. Injured employee did not file a report until the following Monday (11/13/2023). After filing the report, EE drove self to Raleigh General where EE was taken off work for 5 days. Employee remains off work, but due to medical diagnosis we now feel that EE meets the Part 50 criteria.

Employee stated that while they were building a stopping they tripped over a block and twisted their right knee.

Employee was carrying a bucket of tools next to their service truck parked near the 5 conveyor. LV675 drove past closely and struck the bucket in their hand causing it to swing. The employee reported to urgent care on 11/24/2023 stating that they have an injury.

Employee was working on the conveyor chain on the continuous miner. Employee hit wrist with a hammer while working on the chain. Employee continued to work until 11/27/2023 when employee was taken off work until employee can see an orthopedic.

Employee was operating a front-end loader out in the pit area. As EE was driving over a bumpy sandstone area and holding unto the window bar with EE's right hand, EE sprained EE's right shoulder. The emergency room doctor stated the employee to off work until seen by Orthopedics.

Employee was operating Caterpillar 777 Rock Truck and was headed back from the dump area through a narrow area in the roadway when another rock truck coming from the pit area also entered the narrow area. Employee hit the brake and caused the truck to slide toward the other truck and employee jerked the steering wheel in the other direction and went into an empty pond.

The Injured employee was driving a golf cart down the slope. as EE neared the bottom EE failed to maintain control. the injured employee exited the moving golf cart and it ran over EE's left foot.

A fully trained miner was hooking up fire hose to water tram roads when the hose burst striking EE in the face. The injury was not a result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

A fully trained miner was working in 6 South Mains section, walking down the track entry when EE stepped into a small hole. Left knee popped and felt pain. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

Employee pulled Roof Bolting machine into the #4 Left to bolt cut. When rib rolled out from behind curtain striking EE in the left shoulder, knocking EE into the controls.

The EE was rib bolting in 9 North Mains on the operator's side. A piece of roof material fell out and rolled off the bolter rock deflector and contacted the injured EE's left foot and leg. EE sustained hairline fractures in EE's foot, and began missing work 11/9/23.

IE was picking up a 4 foot roof bolt that was loaded down with chain hangers. When IE bent down to pick it up and lifted it. IE felt a sharp pain in IE's groin that continued throughout the shift.

EE claims they injured their left shoulder while climbing out of a chute. This incident did not become reportable until 12/5/2023 due to the employee going to the doctor on 12/4/2023.

IE was rerouting a miner water line when they dropped it from above their head. When they dropped the line, the coupler hit them in the cheek. The employee finished the shift and requested to seek medical treatment the next scheduled shift.

Employee was standing on the ground working on a part of a VSI that was suspended approximately 6"" in the air. The part fell on employee's left foot breaking a small bone on the top of EE's foot.

Haul truck bed dropped while dumping load shaking up the employee.

Employee was pulling a roof bolt out of the tray and felt a sharp pain in elbow. EE finished the shift and went to the doctor the next day resulting in EE being taken off of work.

Employee struck a detail with a hammer and a piece of metal punctured EE's left forearm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Two miners were installing a section of metal pipe on a pontoon for the dredge using a Caterpillar TL943C forklift. The pipe shifted out of the pontoon cradle and struck the injured miner on the lower left leg causing a fracture.

Operator was driving plastic friction pin for screen panel with dead blow hammer. While swinging the hammer, the hammer head struck the operator's left thumb causing a fracture.

Mine operator arrived at site riding with a co-worker, operator got out of personal vehicle in employee parking and walked to the site Haul truck parking location wearing slides (sandals) not approved PPE, before clocking in, as the employee went over the berm their left leg got stuck in the mud, the operator tripped backwards spraining their Left Knee.

Employee was attempting to move a large pipe, when they felt a pain in their back running down their leg. Went home and symptoms didn't improve. Employee went to seek medical help on the 8th.

Fusing HDPE pipe in Beltline, damp rockdust on floor, employee was sweating. Advancing fuser inby, Hand dragging extension cord. Employee stated employee felt a shock in Arm and Upper body. Happened on Tuesday Reported on Thursday.

Employee lifted gas can and felt pinch in shoulder. Later, employee was fixing a belt when it hit EE in the forearm.

Miner was at the garage using a pressure washer to clean off the top the skid steer. EE was trying to stand up on bucket, came back down and pivoted on right foot, slipped and fell, hurting right ankle.

EE injured while removing a hose from a Fletcher MRS leg cylinder ram. EE inadvertently hit a fitting on the check valve, next to the hose EE was removing, with a wrench. The fitting failed and released high pressure oil that hit the EE's right hand, causing a laceration and injection of oil. A surgical procedure was required to clean the oil out.

In process of removing cheek plate from jaw that was binded (jammed) up for removal, attached crane to cheek plate and applied pressure and cheek plate popped out and swung 5 feet and caught welder fabricator in face and knocked EE backwards. Worker got bloody nose and 5 stitches. Went to doctors and told to take day off.

Employee set a metal skid on an unseen pin that kept the skid off the ground, EE proceeded to torch a drain hole in the skid when the skid teetered off the pin which fell towards EE striking EE's right foot which caused the fracture.

A fully trained miner was working in 6 North 2 East section #1 entry. Was moving miner slack to rib when the miner felt pain in right arm. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

EE was rehanging a miner cable when EE pulled their groin. EE worked until 4/2/2024.

Miner was checking oil on the front end loader when the hood fell down onto fingers of the left hand. Broken 2 fingers and small fractures on the third and fourth fingers of the left hand.

Employee was in the x-cut 2-3 at 42blk. when the rib popped. Employee turned to leave the x-cut and air line came down striking the employee in the nose. The employee sustained fracture to nose and began missing work on the 11-7-2023.

While resetting timbers, a rock measuring approximately 69 inches x 50 inches wide X 6 inches thick fell from roof striking employee on the right foot. Resulted in fractures to the foot.

backed in LOXC rear of scoop first, pulled around corner and noticed cable on ground(bolter reversed direction, removed hand from bucket lever as operator slid on seat grabbed cab of scoop to adjust body position, scoop fully jack knifed articulated crushing hand between cab and fender.

I.E. stated hit a bump in the haul road while driving the shuttle car to/from the miner causing EE to hit head on the canopy of the shuttle car. I.E. went to the hospital with a muscle strain in the neck.

Haul truck operator was queued up at the crusher. A loader operator had begun clean up on the floor in back of the HT. The loader had backed into the parked HT bed. The HT operator felt some discomfort in lower back as the night went on. The haul truck operator was taken to seek medical attention and was issued restrictions.

Employees were attempting to secure a vertical member of a truss wall with chain hoists. While EE was tightening the AMH 2-1/4 ton chain hoist a chain link failed. When it failed, the chain hoist mechanism came back and hit EE on the right foot. EE was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with two broken toes.

While adjusting the arm of a new pair of safety glasses, the glasses slipped beneath the Miner's thumb while applying down pressure causing the opposing hand to swing up and towards the Miner's face while holding the glasses. The arm of the glasses struck the Miner's left eye causing a tear.

Employee was walking up the Brown's Run Refuse Slope when EE slipped and fell, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

worker was exiting EE's loader to do some maintenance work and was unaware the door was not latched. EE went to exit and the door swung open on EE causing EE to lose EE's balance and fall from the machine. EE suffered abrasion to EE's left hand, fingers, right arm, and back as well as some discomfort to all areas mentioned along with right hip and right leg discomfort

Employee parked at office trailer and proceeded to walk to the shop by taking the shortest route, straight under the conveyor of the stone plant. Plant had wet clay due to active use of plant. Employee fell on wet clay causing injury to leg. Lights were on and sun was up and no ice was present.

I.E. was loading belt rail frames on a sled. They tripped and fell. As they caught themselves, they felt a burning sensation and lump in their lower abdomen. I.E. continued to work full duty until surgery on 2-8-2024.

Employee stated employee was filling up water car and tripped falling into the water car hitting right shoulder.

Poor body mechanics while walking.

Employee leaned over the operators side of the bolter to get supplies and the operator did not see EE and trammed the bolter forward, causing the cat to contact the employees left foot resulting in a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was attempting to pick up monster mats from a scoop when EE overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left elbow. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The injured was carrying monorail outby on 4W belt line. As EE sat down a piece, EE's left middle finger was between the monorail and bed rail of the belt; smashing EE's finger. EE received 10 stitches and fractured the end of their finger.

Employee had gotten a clay sample earlier and did not hang the wire rope back over the handrail per work instructions. Employee was checking weights on the #3 bagger and headed back to check bagger #2 and tripped over the wire rope that was partially in the walkway on the platform.

Employee was unloading 12' cable bolts from bolting machine when EE felt pain in the middle of their back. EE was given restrictions that wouldn't allow EE to perform the job.

Employee was roof bolting in entry 4 on unit #1 when a rock fell from the top and struck the leg. Employee received a spiral distal tibia fracture to the right leg.

EE was setting a circuit breaker on 5 West belt drive, when EE set the breaker the breaker arc flashed causing burns to the back of EE's hands and legs. While getting away from the flash EE reaggravated EE's right shoulder that was from a previous injury when EE stumbled into the rib.

Employee was riding in a mantrip when the mantrip slid into the rib causing EE to bump the SCSR against the inside of the mantrip resulting in a bruise of EE's left hip. EE went to the doctor and was given restrictions and started missing work on 11/02/2023.

A fully trained miner was setting up an air pump when EE's knife slipped cutting EE's left ring finger thru EE's gloves. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

Employee was cleaning the duct work out on the miner when the duct work door fell on EE's left hand. EE went to the doctor and was given restrictions leaving EE not able to do EE's regular job.

Employee stated EE was attempting to place EE's drill steel in the drill pot of the Roof Ranger RR2-13 machine, EE lost balance and fell into the controls which caused the drill pot to rotate. This caused hand to be twisted as the steel rotated. EE was diagnosed with fractured bone in right wrist.

Employee was descending the Pax haul road at the #7 marker, EE stated EE lost EE's brakes. EE then guided the truck which was loaded into a sump causing the truck to stop. EE struck face, head on the steering wheel causing a broken nose and right eye orbital fracture. EE was wearing seatbelt and road conditions did not play a part in the accident.

Ee was working with another ee fusing pipe. EE reports moving a piece of pipe with arms extended forward, trying to position the pipe for fusing when EE felt a pop in EE's left arm. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a left bicep injury. Ortho referral resulted in surgery, done on 12/11.

Railing broke after employee leaned over it to unjam a bag causing EE to fall and sprain their back.

employee has swollen hand and wrist, said it was caused from using a rubber mallet for several hours on shift. Went to the Dr but didn't report until several days later, went back to Dr got a full release back to work.

Employee was exiting Cat D-9 dozer and slipped from the last step. Employee strained knee when employee landed. This didn't become a reportable incident until 1/22/24.

EE had tipped a bleeder and felt a pinch in their back. EE did not report it right away. On December 1st they informed supervision that they had gone to Urgent Care to seek medical attention. EE was seen and released. EE was sent to the clinic to be evaluated and issued restrictions. EE did not come to work on the 2nd or 3rd.

Twisted knee

Employee was lifting a bulk railcar lid. While lifting the lid the employee felt a pop by EE's elbow. The employee tore a bicep tendon.

Loader Operator had large rock fall from digface in to the bucket of the loader causing the Loader to Jolt. The Operator made contact with part of the cab causing injury to the top and back part of head

Carrying a heavy stone, foot caught in a pallet. Started to fall and jerked to keep balance. Felt tearing pain in abdomen. Resulted in a hernia.

Mill Ops Employee on the way out of the mine site lost control of motorcycle when deer jumped in front of them.

Employee was climbing down 2 step Ladder/platform with handrails and foot slipped. Employee stated they were holding on to handrails when this happened and sudden drop of body weight must have hurt their left shoulder. The rung on ladder was made out of Stainless-steel pipe and may have been wet at time.

While working from a scissor lift stationed on the plant concrete floor, the Miner reached from the basket to access and replace a rubber boot. The shift of the Miner's weight caused the basket to shift and pinched the right hand of the Miner between the basket and the structure causing a fracture of the 5th metacarpal.

Employee went to catch a slamming door at the breakroom while coming in to clock for EE's shift, when EE's index finger was caught between the door and door jaw from a gust of wind. Employee suffered a fractured finger.

Injured was dusting idle entries on Grassy @ Brk 57. While walking from the duster to the tram EE stepped on 6"" water line and foot slipped causing left knee to buckled.

EMP was re-applying Machine guard after a repair. While grasping the handle of the guard to reposition the guard to attach the bolts back on, the guard slipped from the bottom, causing the handle to come down on the employee's left middle finger & and landed on a supporting beam, trapping, pinching, & cutting the Left Middle Finger. Laceration.

IE was using a pipe wrench to loosen a fitting in the prep-plant when IE felt a pain in abdomen. The employee continued to work, took the employee back in for further evaluation on 01/15/2024 where it was determined it would take surgery to correct the hernia. IE is going in for surgery to correct the hernia on 01/18/2024.

Employee was walking from warehouse to the shop on flat ground. Felt a pop in their knee, after returning to their desk they started feeling pain in knee and was sent to ER for evaluation.

While on a red alert driver was outside cab putting on acid suit, when a large metal sign (6'x4') was blown over striking EE in the back. Driver was knocked to ground.

2 employees were removing a brick saw from operations. They were lifting saw onto a cart to transport to the dock area and place into the loader hopper. During the lift onto the cart, the saw slipped causing the injured employee to shift quickly and EE felt a pinch in their left shoulder.

Equipment operator reported feeling a burning sensation in left shoulder during normal operation of a Cat 24M Grader. Employee reported no traumatic event leading to the reported pain.

Operator was stepping down from catwalk to another, stepped wrong and twisted knee and fell onto catwalk.

Bolt broke on motor causing it to fall onto employees left arm.

Employee was working on electrical line that EE believed to be dead and grounded. EE came into contact with a live electrical line and received a shock. Exam from the hospital found no heart damage but hands received 1st and 2nd degree burns.

The miner was operating a 966 feed loader over rough terrain, which caused them to bounce around in their seat and cause back pain.

Mechanic was performing maintenance when a piece of metal moved and injured EE's arm.

Employee was bending a 6' roof bolt when they felt a sharp pain in left shoulder. The employee has continued to work regular duties and treat conservatively until 1/10/24, at which time it was determined surgery would be required to repair a partially torn labrum. Surgery scheduled for 2/6/24.

EE was scraping grease from the high-voltage rings of a shovel. EE rolled onto their belly to descend the ladder, and in the process, their legs and body fell from the opening/ladder, EE grabbed onto the ring to keep themselves from falling and loaded their shoulder at an awkward angle with their body weight. EE immediately experienced a burning pain and limited range of motion.

Employee was moving a 55 gallon drum of oil closer to the machine they were servicing. Tweaked their back while doing so.

Injured was using a slate bar to free a stuck impact bed, when it broke free the slate bar slipped, rolling their hand and slate bar on top of impact bed, causing them to strike their hand between the impact bed and frame of run-thru, causing a laceration/Fracture of the right ring finger.

Employee tripped over a piece of dunnage under structural steel they were covering with plastic concrete blankets and fell to ground at the same level. The right distal radial bone at the wrist was fractured.

Ee performing walk-around of haul truck, tripped on small rock, fell, landing on knee and hand. Reported and continued working. On 11/13 sought treatment, diagnosed with pain, referred for MRI. Released with restrictions site can accommodate.

Operator was hauling jacks and shields with semi and lowboy. Upon arrival to mine in preparation for unloading they unsecured the jacks and one came at them pinning their leg to the ground. Truck and trailer where on level ground, jack was placed on cribs when loaded.

Employee stepped up onto a platform with EE's left foot and while lifting right leg EE felt a pop behind EE's right knee

Employee's age and health. Pain was immediate and continuous.

Employee was working in a tight space using a mini skid steer to remove sand. The employee backed up and hit their arm on a support beam. The employees hand pressed against the machine causing a fracture in their right wrist.

Miner said someone was welding and a spark went down their boot and burned their foot, Miner later said they were cutting a self tapping screw with a grinder and a piece went down a boot and burned their foot. When asked to come to office and write a report of what happened, where it happened, they did not want to make a report.

Walking on a catwalk and stepped on a rock. Strained right knee.

While operating a compactor on the fill, Jason ran over a boulder they did not see, with the impact jarring their middle back.

Electrical engineer working at 101 shovel build site experienced arc flash burns from 98 unit sub

Electrical engineer working at 101 shovel build site experienced shock and arc flash burn from 98 unit sub.

Employee was servicing dozer 524 once the service was completed, employee was climbing down from the tracks with the service hose in one hand and the other hand on the grab iron for support when foot got caught in the tracks falling onto bilateral knees. Restricted Duty began on 12/7/2023.

Roof bolter operator was installing roof bolts. Operator was installing a roof bolt into the chuck of the machine when hand slipped and hit the controls causing the chuck to rotate entangling operator's hand. Resulted in fractures and lacerations of the left hand and ring finger.

On Nov 29th EE slipped when getting out of a pickup and caught themself on the pickup door with their left arm. No treatment desired at the time. On Jan 8th EE reported continual soreness and weakness in their shoulder/arm/hand. They were evaluated by Occ Med and prescribed physical therapy and lifting restrictions. No time was lost and able to perform their normal job.

IE was lowering a 20'x3' corrugated metal panel using a rope and well-pulley. A sudden gust of wind blew the panel and the employee reacted by trying to wrap right arm around the rope on the panel-side and grab the rope with their hand. The rope got between their fingers instead & the twisting/pulling rope twisted their hand and fractured 4th metacarpal shaft of right hand.

In Area 22 operator was walking back from mining face when EE tripped over miner cable falling backwards. Operator stuck arm out to brace the fall causing injury to right elbow. EE was diagnosed with a hairline radial head fracture to the right arm and a dislocated right elbow. EE was given prescription narcotics for pain and general anesthesia to reduce the elbow back in place.

Employee was walking into the main office, tripped on the front steps/rug and hit knee on the concrete platform.

When moving a stone from one pallet to the finished pallet for packaging with a suction cup tool employee reached down to move some packing material and at the same time the stone fell from the suction cup onto EE's hand

Ee reports stepping off lube truck and EE's ankle twisted causing a sprain. Seen at ER then at Golden Health. X-rays negative for fracture. Ee diagnosed with ankle sprain released to full duty for next scheduled shift.

EE reports was lying on the ground, air arcing on a piece of equipment. When EE went to change positions, EE felt pain. Seen at ER and clinic. Suspected non-occupational condition ruled out by ultrasound. EE on restricted duty.

While picking up a 12"" valve, employee heard a popping sound in their chest. Started to hurt a few hours after the pop.

Employee stepped over pipe and rolled their ankle.

Cathode blank fell on operator's foot.

While dismounting forklift,Maintenance Mechanic felt pain in Right Calf Area

Employee was preparing to wash build up material from under the main feed conveyor. Employee started pulling a 2"" wash hose when employee started to experience pain in left shoulder area.

On 11/22/23 at 11:40 am EE was climbing down the screen deck ladder. As EE was climbing down the ladder EE's foot slipped due to mud on EE's boot causing EE to fall off the ladder 5-6 feet to the ground injuring EE's back. EE was unable to prevent the fall because EE was not utilizing 3 points of contact due to having a wrench in one of EE's hands while climbing down.

EE knelt down on concrete to check a heater and felt sharp pain in knee cap. Reported at time of incident, but did not seek medical treatment until 11/29/23.

Employee was opening a hinged guard to add oil to a machine that was down. Employee finger pinched in hinged guard causing fracture and laceration.

Employee was helping unchoke south side air slide at the packhouse. EE climbed up on the handrail to hit the side of the air slide box with hammer. The handrail broke causing employee to fall and catch self with right hand. Causing employee to tear/rupture the bicep.

Employee was working in the pit operating the Komatsu WA500, equipment #23.601901 sorting rocks in the muck pile when EE backed into an alleged pothole or rock. Shortly after EE began to experience pain in EE's back & tingling in EE's legs. Employee went to doctor on 11/21/2022 where EE was placed on light duty. Employee does have pre-existing chronic back pain.

while employee was helping change screens the employee was loosening 2 bolts to release tension bar and it smashed their left thumb

While doing some service work to a skid steer, employee was reaching into tight area of the machine to remove a hose and EE felt a pop in the front side of their right shoulder.

I.E. was roofbotling with a 4' wrench. They added a 2' wrench for the height encountered. I.E. was pulling hand away when they hit the rotation lever. As they hit the rotation lever the end of their glove was between the two wrenches. The wrenches pulled their hand around the wrench causing a fracture to their left pinky finger. I.E. is working on restricted duty as of 11-21-2023.

EE was walking in the process area when EE's boot caught on the grating and EE fell, striking their right knee and left hand. Seen at Golden Valley. Lacerations to right knee and left hand were sutured and EE was released to restrictions effective 11/21 that site can accommodate.

Employee (EE) and Foreman were cleaning the surge pile hopper to inspect the wear plates, and prepare for winter shutdown. EE placed ~55"" long square head shovel past clamshell gate opening, and used left foot to assist in pushing material onto the conveyor belt below. The clamshell gate unexpectedly closed, pinching the EE's left foot and fracturing left great toe.

Employee was cutting up some scrap metal when a piece of steel plate had fallen, striking the employee's right foot behind the steel cap on EE's boot. This resulted in a non-displaced fracture of the second metatarsal bone in EE's right foot.

Employee was cleaning up EE's work area in an outdoor location when EE slipped and fell in the mud. Employee experienced pain in the groin area. Initial diagnosis is a pulled muscle. Employee was placed on light duty.

IE was retrieving parts for feed trunnion insert, upon returning they turned around and caught the end of the feed card shroud and tripped. Employee stuck right shoulder on ground.

While descending a fixed access ladder the employee slipped on one of the rungs causing employee to fall below striking tailbone area causing injury. On 11/20/2023 the injured employee was diagnosed with a fracture of the second/ L2 lumbar vertebra.

Employee injured right wrist while pushing a wheelbarrow.

Flash on the handle of welding torch. Flame went under injured worker's glove.

IP was lifting a 50lb air pump and hanging it on the rib when it fell and struck the IP on the top of the right foot. IP was seen at the clinic and sent offsite for further evaluation.

Injured employee was assisting with maintenance of the wash plant. Other employee was backing up service truck and the bumper struck the injured employee in the right knee.

Employees hand was pinched between a metal plate and the magnet on C6 Conveyor.

Lost footing and fell backwards striking a metal corner.

Employee was installing a safety bar to hold up bucket for Eimco 630 Mucker, when EE's hand slipped off control lever, letting bucket come down on safety bar, pinching employee's thumb.

Employee was working in area of wet clay and fell. Resulting in sprained left wrist and contusion to forearm.

Employee was servicing PS02 when a rock rolled off the belt and struck EE in the head. Giving EE a cut that needed stitches.

The employee was entering the office building to go to EE's office. When EE stepped on the rug placed inside the building by the door, the rug moved and EE lost EE's balance and fell to EE's knees. The employee was on self-care measures until 11/30 when EE started receiving physical therapy

The employee pinched two fingers in a Coal mill rotor while checking for tight spots. This resulted in lacerations on two fingers requiring stitches. The employee was released to work with modifications of light gripping.

ee was going in for break - when EE exited the cab of the haul truck and walked across the catwalk to access the ladder, EE stepped on a large stone that was in the catwalk resulting in a sharp pain in EE's left foot. EE did not report the incident until 11/20/2023.

Miner was injured while moving grout by hand

Employee was using a pipe wrench to take off a coupling off a water truck, when they started to experience neck/shoulder pain.

Employee hit a bump while driving a haul truck. As a result, the employee was jolted (was wearing seat belt) and felt pain in upper back.

Employee attempted to step over a bench in the shower room striking EE's foot on the wooden bench causing a fracture to a toe on EE's right foot.

Miner had pipe on sawhorses to weld on flange. As EE was turning pipe to weld on flange, the flange fell off the pipe and dropped on the edge of EE's foot. The flange sliced through the boot and lacerated the edge of EE's foot. The miner received 6 stitches and modified work duties.

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A TIE WRAP WITH A KNIFE, KNIFE SLIPPED OFF AND CUT ARM.

While trying to position a plate for a door, the plate slid off the ledge and came down on left foot and bruised EE's foot.

Haul truck operator jumped from platform of truck hurting their back.

Employee was trying to remove a rock from the scoop and cut the right arm on the rock. Employee was taken to the ER and received 5 sutures.

During the operator's break at Rader Tie down, the employee stepped out to clean the mirrors on HT44 and the door closed on their left hand, smashing their index and middle finger. This incident resulted in fractures to both fingers.

Miner was walking around within the mill room, perform nightly rounds when stepped on a mill ball and twisted their ankle.

Employee was pulling the hydraulic hose from the crusher when they slipped and hit hip on the edge of the crusher.

HT127 Operator injured left arm during operation of boarding ladder.

Employee was stepping down from Caterpillar D8T dozer. In the process of dismounting of the machine the employee misses the step making the employee put all EE's weight on left knee. Employee stated felt a pop in EE's knee area.

On 11/9/23 Maintenance employee was standing on a platform not suitable to work attempting to adjust a head pulley guard. During the process the employee lost balance and began to fall backwards, the employee managed to catch themselves by using their right arm.

BRAKES WENT OUT ON LOADER, LOADER HIT PILLAR, EMPLOYEE HIT LEFT SHOULDER ON STEERING WHEEL AND RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD ON METAL BRACKET INSIDE CAB.

Employee was coming down form ladder when EE reached the ground EE rolled right ankle causing a sprain

Employee walking down ramp from Jaw at aggregate plant. Fell to the ground, twisting left leg during the fall. Ground was wet at time of the fall.

While EE was cleaning around the weight scales EE was bitten by an insect in EE's right buttock area.

While repairing the jaw crusher with another associate, EE was putting the nuts on the wedge bolts. The access for EE was limited. The wedge slipped out of co-worker's hand and then ricocheted toward EE, hitting EE's hand.

As EE was dismounting a 992 pit loader EE missed the last rung of the ladder, causing EE to put all EE's body weight on EE's arm, causing a sprain to EE's left wrist.

Employee tripped over asphalt parking hump which serves as a park ditch/wheel chock and fell causing a chip to a bone in left wrist

EE was installing a right-side, A motor V-Belt guard on a HP400 Crusher. EE hung a 44"" X 37"", 20lb piece of guard onto the fastener bolts. As EE was lining up the bottom right-side fastener, the guard came unhooked from top left fastener. This caused the guard to swing down and pinch EE's left hand between the guard and angle support, bruising EE's left hand.

Employee was performing maintenance of sump pump/slurry tank of Scavenger Cyclone. Employee stepped onto a pipe, lost footing, and slipped, causing them to strike their shin on the pipe. This caused an abrasion and contusion to the left shin.

Employee slipped while descending haul truck stairs

The employee was removing a guard and as employee twisted felt a pop in elbow.

While straightening a 6' 3/4"" glue bolt, the operator felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder.

Employee was climbing up rock berm when they slipped and lacerated their hand on a rock.

The employee was making repairs to #33010 Sandvik TH540 Haul Truck Air Conditioning system. During live testing, the employee's thumb came into contact with the condenser fan resulting in a fracture/laceration.

EE turn on pressure hose causing EE to lose footing. EE stepped on to slab base of staircase felt as EE was going to fall. EE stepped back awkwardly with LT foot causing toes to bend backward EE heard a ""pop"" coming from LT foot. EE was taken for X-rays on 11/6/23 EE has an ""acute"" fracture of the first metatarsal on left foot. EE was placed on sedentary duty.

The worker was removing V-belts from pulley in order to remove a cover to repair a seal on the quarry water pump. When moving a v-belt to a lower groove, it trapped the tip of the glove on the finger area, and when it moved again, pinched the workers finger inside the glove, between the v-belt and the pulley.

Employee was installing seals on a metal door when a draft pulled it inward closing it on EE's left thumb

Involved employee was using a manual crimper to crimp lugs to a 4/0 wire. While in the process of crimping the employee felt a strain in their abdomen.

HT132 Operator reported rough load injury at SH22.

A miner slipped while fueling an excavator and fell on backside

Employee was using 20k hydro-blast flex lance to clean inside of 6 inch pipe. The employee pulled the lance out of the pipe under pressure, allowing the tip of the lance to come back and strike employee in the right forearm, causing a laceration to the arm.

EE was adjusting a piece of flag stone to be stacked, another piece that was already stacked fell, hitting EE in the foot.

A man lift descended unexpectedly while two employees were in the basket

Loading a shot, went to step back to the next hole, lost footing, fell to the ground, rolling right ankle

Employee was climbing a ladder when EE felt a pop in the right wrist. EE experienced no pain until the following day.

Employee was switching a valve and finger got smashed between valve handle and cement line causing a fracture to finger

Employee was pulling two stacks of belt together when the clevis broke causing EE to receive 3 stitches in their cheek. EE was released for full duty the same day.

Supervisor was trying to dislodge a snow obstruction in a transfer chute. Was swinging a sledgehammer overhead and felt a pull in Right Shoulder.

Employee fell while walking around hill to cut a tree, landing on the chainsaw they were using, resulting in a laceration to the left arm. Employee received eight stitches and returned to work the next day.

Laceration to right index finger when shoveling ice off plant.

(REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES) Employee was pinning the right rib in the 2-1 slant entry on #4 Section when a piece of scale rock became hung up on EE's drill steel, when EE was attempting to remove the rock along with another employee, a larger rock rolled from the top of the middle man (rib) and struck EE's left lower leg causing a laceration which required several sutures.

EE felt irritation to left eye after wind blew debris on 11/30. Was taken to Dr. on 12/1 and diagnosed with corneal abrasion and Rx'd antibiotic drops to prevent infection.

david was working on a broken conveyor chain in a shuttle car. EE was using a handheld grinder to remove metal clips that keeps the links together. the grinder kicked back striking EE's thumb on EE's left hand.

Employee, wearing appropriate PPE, received unidentified foreign debris in the right eye. Following treatment at a local medical center, a prescription medication was given to prevent infection.

Putting the product hoses away after delivering red diesel, the employee felt a pinch in their lower back. Resalting in the driver going to a chiropractor following the injury.

Employee was using a slate bar to remove a rock lodged in the #7 drive rock box. As EE was prying on the bar, it slipped striking the employee on the arm resulting in a laceration. Belts were not running at time of incident.

Equipment Operator was assisting to unplug the 007 Crusher. The operator was turning the drive pulley by hand when left ring finger was pinched between the pulley and the belt. An x-ray revealed a fracture in the finger. The employee was given a splint for the finger to be worn while at work. The employee returned to work with no restrictions.

Mechanic was tightening the fitting on a steering cylinder when the wrench slipped hitting mechanic in left front tooth and causing a chip to the tooth.

Employee was performing housekeeping duties in the fire assay lab when a foreign body entered the left eye while sweeping off the ovens.

Maintenance employee was rebuilding a pump, using an impact gun and noticed pain in EE's right wrist/hand.

Employee was driving a steel wedge between 2 16"" steel flanges to spread apart. The steel wedge came out striking employee above left eye.

IE was watering the roads on the NE-mains travel road. IE got out of the tractor to hang up 1.5"" hdpe pipe that IE knocked down. When IE went to hang the lines up IE slipped and hit head against the fifth wheel. IE received 5 sutures and an orbital fracture.

Employee was lifting a ladder out of a hole and strained back.

Injured EE reached for falling screwdriver. Index finger caught between screwdriver & equipment housing. Resulting in fractured index finger.

While observing the plant clean coal belt, employee stepped on a pallet and rolled ankle resulting in a small fracture.

Employee was walking away from the rock duster when employee slipped and fell landing on side.

Contractor was drilling the inside hole when a small rock slung off EE's drill steel striking EE in the right side of the face causing a laceration on EE's cheek. (8) sutures were required to close the wound.

The EE was climbing down off of D-7 dozer. The injured slipped on the step at the blade arm and fell. EE's left ear struck the dozer cat, causing a laceration. EE received 4 stitches, and did not miss any scheduled shifts.

The bee had traveled into the employee's sleeve while outside, then the employee thought it was fly and tried swatting it out of the sleeve and ended up getting stung twice.

Employee got sand in EE's right eye while performing housekeeping duties. Was treated onsite with first aid measures, then taken to an offsite facility for evaluation where EE received an eye drop prescription.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut mine belt. The knife slipped, slicing EE's left thumb.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of mine belt and sliced their left pinky finger.

Associate was replacing some rubber with a safety knife. As the associate was scoring the bucking rubber the safety knife kept getting stuck. They squeezed the handle 3 more times, & on the 3rd attempt the blade popped out and was too close to their inner thigh causing the blade to cut through pants leaving a ¾ of an inch cut in their thigh.

Employee was performing a king pin installation, had a shim get stuck and when they pulled on shim to remove, the shim broke and cut their left index finger which required 3 stitches.

Two employees were reinstalling a tail pulley guard on the fines belt of a portable crusher. As the guard was being lifted back into place with a skid-steer, the injured employee placed EE's right middle finger into an opening on the guard and the frame of the machine, pinching EE's finger. The tip of the finger had a small fracture and required eight stitches.

The miner was changing a tire on a Cat 789 rock truck when EE's finger was caught between the locking ring and bead ring. The tip of EE's right ring finger was smashed causing the tissue and skin to be removed from it.

Splicing a conveyor belt. Box Knife slipped and lacerated EE's thumb. Taken for medical care where EE received 4 stitches.

Employee got a foreign object in EE's eye when EE wiped EE's face and had metal shavings on the sleeve of EE's shirt. The employee was unable to flush the object out of EE's eye and was transported to a medical facility where it was removed and EE was prescribed antibiotics.

Employee struck left hand with mallet while bricking the kiln.

While dropping a roof bolter cable out of a rope hanger the hanger swung and caught the employees nose.

Plate slipped off the rope falling onto employee's hand causing a laceration

Employee closed the door to the primary switch house on EE's thumb.

Employee was checking battery cable connections on track hoe that would not start. EE lifted the battery box lid with EE's right hand. the box lid slammed shut onto EE's left thumb, just below the thumb nail.

Employee reported left eye irritation after drilling on concrete. Employee reports having been wearing PPE at the time.

Miner tripped and fell into the continuous mining machine striking face and mouth against the machine. Resulted in a fractured tooth which was repaired.

Plant Groundmen's left hand was crushed by a rock. Employee was accessing the catwalk on the Jaw Crusher. They lost footing and tripped crushing their left hand against the railing on the catwalk. Employee was transported to the hospital by a co-worker. Upon release, employee was treated for a laceration on left middle finger. No broken bones were discovered.

Employee was cutting door trim with a utility knife. The knife slipped cutting the user.

Bulk truck cement driver was descending stairs on safe rack when they tripped and fell from the 4th or 5th step from the bottom of the stairs to the ground.

EE climbed in loaded truck box while in operation trying to dislodge tailgate when it suddenly started to open. EE had hand on truck box when lift arm caught EE's fingers and pinched and cut them. EE had to have stitches in 3 fingers.

Employee was replacing a take up on a conveyor belt when, while doing so EE slipped resulting in a loss of balance and EE's arm impacted a guard adjacent to the belt. Went to doctor and was released to full duty that day. Followed up with doctor and fluid containing blood was drained from hematoma. Received doctors' notes on 12/4/23.

Employee was struck by a small piece of metal in their nose as EE was helping on changing an anvil in the crusher. The employee had to have the metal removed and stitches for wound closure.

EE reported that EE was trying to remove rear tow pin from loader. EE was using another pin to dislodge the stuck pin and got EE's pinky finger cut/smashed in between the loader counterweight and the pin. This resulted in the tip of EE's left pinky finger getting cut.

The employee was on the 5th floor of the screenhouse when the incident occurred. As the employee was looking up, sand particles fell onto the employee's glasses, forehead, eyebrow and left eye. The next day, the employee scheduled an eye exam with eye doctor. The doctor's diagnosis was a corneal abrasion and prescribed prescription eye drops.

Employee was driving in quarry and noticed EE's eye was irritated, EE wasn't sure what caused it. EE tried flushing it out several times, and following day decided to see the doctor. Doctor treated, prescribed drops and released EE to work. No lost wages, no lost time.

Employee was checking the fire suppression system on the 3rd 60 North header when the test valve slipped out of EE's hand and struck EE on the left forehead resulting in EE receiving 2 stitches. EE returned to work the next shift.

Worker was taking apart a poly spray gun over a bucket to contain product that might leak out. The worker isolated the valves to the Polyshield A and B components and proceeded to disconnect the spray gun. As the worker removed the spray gun, product splashed up from the bucket, into the workers eye. Worker's PAPR was in the up position. Product splashed under their safety glasses.

Employee was moving pin plates and cut arm on one requiring EE to receive 4 stitches. EE returned to work their next shift.

IE had right hand placed on top of the miner, when a piece of cap rock came down from the top and stuck the IE on the right hand, causing a laceration and fractured bone.

Employee was trying to move a rock out of the way when the rock slipped cutting the employee's hand. Employee received stitches in their hand.

EE was loading the roof bolter. EE had loaded the operator's side with plates. As EE was throwing the plates to the other side, EE came in contact with the plates and caused a laceration on EE's forearm that required stitches.

Drill operator was attempting to turn drill on small unlevel bench with boom extended and got right side unlevel and turned the drill on its right side.

Struck by hose / Laceration to elbow

Employee was checking belt because there were rocks stuck. EE tried removing rocks with pry bar, but it didn't work. EE then held pry bar while another employee used a small sledgehammer to strike bar. A small piece of metal broke off bar and struck employee in right cheek, causing a small laceration and bruising. The employee was taken to the ER, examined and received one suture.

While making a splice, left hand was underneath cable while cutting top. Once blade went over end of cable, the knife blade cut top of left hand. EE received stitches.

EE got debris in right eye while cleaning out an air filter.

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS IN THE LOADING AREA AFTER LOADING A RAILCAR AND TRIPPED ON THE STEPS. EE DID NOT FALL BUT LANDED FUNNY ON EE'S RIGHT LEG. RIGHT LEG FROM HIP DOWN IS HURTING.

While changing forklift operators during suspended load operation, one of the operators inadvertently pressed the park break release switch while grabbing a hold of the grab handle when descending - causing the forklift to roll and the load to shift. Injured employee was caught in between pipe flanges - resulting to an injury to their wrist and thumb.

Employee was inpsecting a scaffold and slipped on the sloped surface landing on wrist

EE was having neck pain due to a massive boulder being loaded into EE's AT2 from another loader. The loading of this boulder caused the AT2 to jerk, causing whip lash to EE resulting in major neck pain.

While removing a product line on a railcar the ee pulled the line hitting a tooth, causing it to chip. Temp. agency reported this incident as a first aid. It was not until EHS manager spoke to the ee on the week of 2/5. EE mentioned the chipped tooth was repaired at the dentist. Since it was a temp employee from an agency, EHS contacted MSHA for advice on behalf of SMI.

Emp. removing cutting edge from loader. Emp was turning a bolt w/ an impact gun while holding cutting edge up w/ EE's left hand. The bolt head began to turn quickly. Said bolt head was sharp due to being ground down. Emp Left middle finger came in contact w/ bolt head, lacerating the finger through leather gloves.

Employee was buffing a belt for splicing while EE moved EE was struck by the buffer when the cord got stuck. Resulting in 4 stitches.

Employee was shoveling a belt tail. As EE pushed EE's shovel, it stopped suddenly and the employee hit EE's hand on something causing pain to EE's right hand. The employee did not request medical treatment until 11/16/23 at which time EE was sent for an x-ray and diagnosed with a fracture.

While loading a shuttle car conveyor chain onto a rail mounted flat car, a portion of the conveyor chain slid off the car, striking employees ankle and foot. Resulted in a fracture.

EE was installing insulation into place. EE got too close to the second metal strap, and it cut EE's face above the eye. EE left the work area and went and received first aid. It was determined that EE needed to be sent to a hospital. EE received four stitches. EE has no work restrictions and returned to work on 11/09/23.

Miner found the contractor truck driver walking with their cell on hands and noticed that the driver was bleeding from the nose and helped them walk back to the office, they asked the driver what happened. Driver stated that they were trying to lift up the handle lock of the door to open the trailer and it hit them on the nose.

Employee suffered a laceration to EE's right index finger as EE was cutting away cable insulation with a razor knife. Required 3 stitches to close the wound.

Driver was lifting bed in order to offload ash. The ash was more adhered to 1 side of the bed causing the truck to tip onto the driver side. Driver was taken by ambulance to be examined. Result was 1 stitch to forehead & 1 broken rib on left side. Family dr recommended 1 to 2 week rest, or until driver feels able to return.

Raking under belt, pulled back and elbow came in contact with with bolt. Causing small chip in right elbow.

Worker lacerated skin on four fingers using a saw cutting wooden wedges

After loading a shotcrete pot into a light vehicle, employee closed the tailgate & in the process pinched right ring finger between the tailgate & shotcrete pot resulting in a laceration which required 3 sutures. EE was given a full work release making this a medical reportable injury.

Muddy conditions, employee slipped while loading drill steel and employee's pinky finger was smashed between truck bed and steel.

The Employee was on EE's knees Cutting a piece of belt to make a splice. the employee was cutting towards self when the utility knife slipped and struck EE's right thigh. the area was approximately 6 foot high and damp. #4L 14 Break on 3B Belt

Employee tripped on the step coming out of the scale house fell and hit head on the truck. Supervisor drove EE to the ER. ER put staples in to close the gash.

MTE was going to walk downstairs from the 2nd floor to the first floor. There is a cement landing at the top of the stairway. As the employee stepped on the landing, EE's right knee gave out. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STARTED PHYSICAL THERAPY ON 4/8/2024.

Working on shearer, removing ranging arm pin. I had my hand in the eyelet pushing on pin while EE was pulling on pin, the pin bounced back in pinching middle finger on right hand. No broke bones, doctor release pressure on finger nail.

Employee was using ladder, slipped and fell approximately 12 feet.

Maintenance worker was working on the 1313 portable crusher changing blow bars. EE was operating an air chisel to break up dirt and rock material and the chisel dropped down causing EE's right index finger to get pinched between the tool and the metal bar.

Employee was stacking steel onto forks of forklift when the steel slipped in their hands causing them to jam finger between forks and steel they were stacking.

Employee was hitting a chisel with a hammer. EE missed the chisel striking EE's left thumb causing lacerations that needed stitches.

Employee was on their way to the dry plant. While driving; a bee flew into EE's shirt stinging EE in the armpit.

Employee was handling a sharp rock at the quarry. As EE was turning the rock over, EE received a cut to EE's right hand

While exiting the Wet Mill at the end of shift, employee tripped and fell when their boot contacted the metal threshold plate that transitions between the pier set and walkway plank. Employee's right knee contacted the grating causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Employee was using a 5 Ton chain hoist and the chain tightened up pinching employee's hand between the chain and block. Employee received 8 stitches.

After filling up a loader when employee stopped the nozzle the hose feeding the nozzle from the Mobile Fuel Truck blew out spraying EE in the face with red diesel.

Employee was dumping on the upper raw coal pile and truck tipped over. Employee received stitches from an injury.

Employee was cutting a hole in metal with a torch and the slag blew back and went under their eye protection. Employee sustained an eye injury to the ocular surface.

Employee parked EE's equipment and was walking to EE's light duty truck. Employee tripped and fell landing on EE's right hand. Employee was taken to the doctor for evaluation and X-ray. Employee was diagnosed with an Acute nondisplaced transverse distal radial metaphyseal fracture.

A man lift descended unexpectedly while two employees were in the basket

The employee was at the pump station, to load water truck. The employee was using a pocket knife to cut a garden hose when employee's hand slipped and employee stabbed self in the opposite hand. The left hand required stitches.

Filling transmission fluid on dozer assisting Mechanic. Mechanic started unit to fill filters and check oil level. Filter housing cracked causing oil to spray on oiler on the right side of face and right eye.

Pump Fitter received a laceration to the left hand and ring finger while removing impeller from pump.

Employee was pulling a pin out of the tray when EE hit left pinky finger resulting in 3 stitches. EE returned to work next shift.

The employee was using a chipping hammer with a 6 ft. bit attachment to loosen hardened build up from inside the compartment. In the process of using the chipping hammer a large chunk of product came free, pushing the chipping hammer down and pinching the employee's finger between the chipping hammer grip and the lip of the access door.

Had a problem with the stacker, went to shut machine down. When running under the belt, the operator lost footing and fell resulting in EE's hard hat to fall off. When EE stood back up to put the hard hat on, a rock came off the belt hitting EE in the head. Went to urgent care, just an open laceration. No stitches required, but did go home for the rest of the day.

Employee was repairing blown hydraulic hose on a loader when the wrench slipped off the hose, which caused the employee to strike their right index finger against the hose clamp, causing a laceration. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 12/16/2023. Employee was ref. to a hand specialist and was given a finger splint on 01/11/2024.

Injured employee and another employee were opening the Kiln doors. The injured employee was opening the left door when it became hung on the burn pipe the right door continued to open and struct the injured employees right small finger.

Employee went to re-fuel the pump when the fuel cell sprayed diesel on EE's vest and jacket causing employee to experience a headache, dizziness, and blurry vision. Employee was picked up and went home and later began to throw up and proceeded to visit the hospital where a doctor diagnosed EE as exposure to chemical fumes.

Employee stood on chair to reach smoke detector, overextended and fell hitting head against door hinge. Employee cut ear requiring stitches and was returned to full duty.

employee smashed EE's finger between 2 rocks and received 2 stitches

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

On November 21, 2023, the operator was notified by MSHA that the employee had a sufficient degree of pneumoconiosis.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Notification was received on 11/10/2023 that this retired employee has received a 10% award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear appropriate respiratory protection during their mining career. Employee did not violate any rules, regulations, or policies and has proper training. Date of Last Exposure was 1-3-2019.

During a review of audiograms by our audiologist on November 9, 2023, it was determined that the employee sustained a reportable threshold shift in the right ear. The employee is being retrained in accordance with section 62.180 of the 30 CFR.

During a review of audiograms by our audiologist on November 9, 2023, it was determined that the employee sustained a reportable threshold shift in the left ear. The employee is being retrained in accordance with section 62.180 of the 30 CFR.

During a review of audiograms by our audiologist on November 9, 2023, it was determined that the employee sustained a reportable threshold shift in the right ear. The employee is being retrained in accordance with section 62.180 of the 30 CFR.

Employee reported shoulder pain after operating equipment. Employee has had two prior surgeries on same shoulder (Occupational Illnesses: 02/19/11 and 05/09/15).

the mine received a Self-insured Employer Decision on 11/07/2023 from a medical report dated 11/01/202. The report identifies a 2.4% permanent partial disability from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee is currently retired.

EE has never reported any related Accidents, injuries or issues involving EE's shoulder. EE has been under the care of EE's primary physician for approximately 6 months. EE approached us on 11/06/23 stating that EE thought that this issue with EE's shoulder could had happened from working throughout the years.

At the end of the shift the employee entered the crusher control room. Immediately noticed EE was stumbling, pale and slurred speech, EE began vomiting blood. EE was immediately transported to the local emergency room.

Employee was found deceased in their office. Initial conversion with the coroner stated that the cause of death was not work related and most likely a personal medical issue.

Employee was sitting in employee's Mechanics Truck with Mechanics Helper when the Mechanic told the Helper they thought they were having a heart attack. Mechanic helper contacted me on the company radio and I traveled to their location and took the mechanic straight to the hospital.

Employee was starting to do oil change on skid steer when EE started feeling chest pain & shortness of breath. Co-worker took EE to scale house to report issue and call 911. Ambulance came and transported EE to hospital. EE was checked and released to see primary doctor.

Natural Causes

Customer truck driver smashed their left thumb in the tailgate of their truck when cleaning off excess 57 gravel.

Trespasser wrecked a four wheeler within the plant's stockpile area.

Bilateral moderate high frequency sensorineural hearing loss.

Bilateral moderate-severe high frequency sensorineural hearing loss. STS bilaterally.

While carrying a ladder the wind blew a door open catching the employee foot causing them to fall. employee fell on to a concrete floor striking their left kneecap. Employee did not seek medical until 11/27/23 where they were prescribed an antibiotic.

On Monday 11/13/2023 management was made aware that an employee had been put on restricted duties. This employee had been previously released with no restrictions back to full duty on 1/10/2023. No new incident was reported to management to support this claim. Employee stated on 11/13/ 2023 scaling causes pain in their back.

The equipment failed while EE was hydroseeding and it slid off the back of the flatbed truck. EE fell off and EE's left arm got pinned underneath the equipment.

Employee was walking across the rock floor in the dome and EE's knee twisted while walking. Prescription was issued 1/08/24 resulting in this becoming reportable.