Mining Incidents in January 2024

At approximately 08:35 pm a non injury ignition occurred on the No. 3 Section near the No. 3 Entry.

An unplanned roof fall took place on the 2D escapeway in entry 6 at crosscut 10. The fall was measured at approximately 47' in length, 17'-18' wide and 6' thick.

Contractor was replacing belt scraper, while using a torch a hot slag fell onto a Poly Screen. The fire department was called to extinguish. The initial report was that the fire was extinguished in 20 minutes. When the fire report was requested and reviewed it was stated on the report that it took 45 minutes to extinguish.

An employee loaded two dumpsters on the bottom deck of the service cage and the top deck with a dumpster and steel tote. The employee shut shaft door and sent the cage to surface. A minute later, personnel heard a loud noise come from the shaft. When the hoist heard bells coming from the console, EE stopped the conveyance. The Supervisor inspected the cage and noticed damage.

While emptying the fine coal bin some hot material in the bottom of the fine coal bin became exposed and ignited float coal dust within the bin.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the G3 longwall section 1-2 crosscut at 6 wall. The fall was approximately 16' high x 16' wide x 60' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this incident and no compliance issues were found.

An unplanned roof fall at or above the anchorage point occurred at the face of the #1 entry of the 1 Left miner unit. The fall measured 48 ft. L x 16 ft. wide x 7 ft. high.

During the second shift workplace exam it was discovered that a portion of secondary escapeway out of a portion of the mine had a section of ceiling fall out. Initially all portions of the mine affected by the escapeway being compromised had been barricaded off and shut down, until we were able to rehab the area that was compromised.

'Dog' braking system cammed over and wedged in the dog boxes while performing test trips.

While retreat mining was being performed in the #4 coal pillar, x-cut 32, on the F Panel off the Mudlick submains, a large rock from the mine roof dislodged and caused the continuous miner to become stuck.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with the rope gripper. The junction box was cleaned out, the ropes tensioned, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

Smoker was identified in Area 8. No personnel or resources at risk.

Drilling in unit 41, employee hit a methane bleeder. Initial readings were above permitted range, so a mine evacuation was called.

Compressor overheated, causing fire on floor drill.

Roof Fall - 3rd West Retreat Mining Section (Entry 5 inby the Pillar Line) between XC #7 & #8. About 15' wide by 15'long and 3' high. NOT at or above the anchorage zone, fell on top of a battery scoop. One miner was entrapment in the cab of the scoop. The miner escaped with no injuries. Preliminary diagnoses; Strata failure due to weight over-ride from retreat mining in Entry 4.

In the #1 entry of B-Access an unplanned roof fall occurred above and anchorage of the 7' primary roof supports, the fall measured 8'x 22' long x 18' wide.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the G3 longwall section 2-3 crosscut at 7 wall. The fall was approximately 16'high x 16'wide x 80'long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this incident and no compliance issues were found.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an issue with the pad on the rope gripper. The pad was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified by the hotline at the time of the incident.

At 6:20 a.m.the primary escapeway hoist was taken out of service. It was determined residue on the hoist cable was engaging the two-block surface safety switch prematurely. MSHA was called at 6:45 a.m. The manufacturer of the elevator has engineered and installed a new 2 Block.

An ignition event took place at the top of the Big Clean Coal Storage Silo. Personnel in the area witnessed a large fireball rising from the top of the silo. The foreman had just completed the on-shift inspection of the silo area and was descending down the belt way when the event took place. There were no injuries reported during this event.

The Crabapple Hoist car was inoperable for an extended period of time due to a communication fault between the surface computer and the underground computer. An additional processor switch was added with the same IP address causing the computers to lose communication.

A miner was involved in an accident while operating a CAT 777D haul truck that resulted in the truck being turned on it's side. No injuries were reported.

At 4:48 p.m. The primary hoist was taken out of service. It was determined residue on the hoist cable was engaging the two-block safety switch prematurely. MSHA was called at 5:09 p.m. Cable was cleaned, and hoist put back in service at 11:30 p.m.

The Dry Ride elevator inadvertently stopped while transporting an employee into the mine. This employee was stuck on the elevator for an extended period of time until maintenance personal could reset the frozen door switch on the top of the elevator. No injury or equipment damage as a result of this incident.

A non -injury roof fall occurred on the No. 3D Belt at No. 17 break just inby spad 5313. The roof fall measured approximately 15 feet long x 30 feet wide x 5-6 feet high.

ROOF FALL - Occurred at cross cut 126 in the #5 track entry in the North Mains. The roof fall was approximately 16 to 20 feet long and 18 feet wide and 1 foot above the anchorage bolts.

The auxiliary hoist went down at 12:30pm after making a trip underground. When the cage was called to surface the auxiliary hoist drive faulted.

Steamers were identified in pit area and were addressed as soon as we got equipment running as it was -30 degrees.

A loose guy wire contacted an overhead line. As a result, the underground lost power mine wide.

A loose guy wire contacted an overhead line. As a result, the underground lost power mine wide.

On 1/12/24 the elevator at Leer South went down with an employee on it. The employee was removed within 1hr & 20min. The elevator was down from 235pm on 1/12/24 until 158pm on 1/13/24. The main ABB drive failed on the elevator and had to be replaced.

ROOF FALL - Occurred at crosscut 38 in the #6 entry intersection on East B Mains. The East power hole cable was damaged.

Locking mechanism froze due to the weather temperature dropping.

A record setting barometric pressure drop on 1/12/24 resulted in methane levels rising above 2 percent in a return air course. In an abundance of caution the mine was evacuated, and power was de-energized in the affected area while continuing to monitor the methane concentration.

An unplanned ignition occurred on the 1 Left gate section while mining in the face of the #2 entry.

On 01/10/2023 at 3:00pm we had a roof fall at 13brk on 6 belt. The mine was being fire bossed at this time and had been idle due to power loss at the mine. Once the roof fall was discovered the area was dangered off and a plan was submitted to clean up the area and re-bolt the area. No injuries occurred from this incident.

Barometric pressure drop on 1/9/24 resulted in methane levels rising above 2 percent in a return air course. As barometric pressure began to rise the methane levels reduced below 2 percent in the return air course. In an abundance of caution the mine was evacuated, and power was knocked while continuing to monitor.

elevator unexpectedly stopped between the 3rd and 4th floor of k2 tower. Several attempts to get the elevator unstuck were made and elevator maintenance contractor was called. The elevator stopped due to dust build up on the track of the elevator causing the governor to engage stopping the elevator. The track was cleaned and r inspection before putting back into service.

Small roof fall 1 east headgate, 2 entry, xcut 2. was approximately 20ft x 18 feet. From 1 foot to 6.5 feet high, this area is remote with weekly examiners checking weekly.

A roof fall was found in the beltline entry in the E-15 butt approximately 80 feet long and at least 6' high. There was a localized clay vein in the area of the fall.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. management was made aware the secondary slope hoist was not operational due to a transformer failure. This transformer is located on the surface. MSHA was notified at 12:49 a.m. and the mine evacuation started at 1:00 a.m.

The oil for the Girth Gear caught fire. Employees slowed the Kiln down and got the fire out. The Girth Gear is encased in steel. Once the fire was out employees removed the guarding and cleaned it out.

The primary escapeway hoist was taken out of service at 10:50 a.m. Residue on the hoist cable was engaging the two-block surface safety switch prematurely. MSHA was called at 11:12 a.m.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at this mine located on the Southwest Mains, #2 Belt line between 25 and 26 break, approximately 10' inby SS#: 167. There were no injuries resulting from this fall.

Coal smoker (which started by spontaneous combustion) at the toe of the west A1/2 bench was not able to be put out with in 30 minutes. Dozers were sent to the location and will have smoker out within 2 hours.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the #1 Section, in the #8 entry while retreat mining was being performed. The fall occurred halfway between #11 and #12 line of breaks approximately 50' inby SS#: 2056.

Employee opened the latch and cover of the rotary vane discharge chute for inspection. While using EE's right hand to clean the chute, EE's hand contacted the vane of the rotary feeder. This resulted in an amputation at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint of the 3rd and 4th digits.

Injured employee tripped and fell while walking de-icing rollers along the Met #3 conveyor belt.

Employee called over radio that EE was hurt. When other employees came to area it was discovered 1) guard was not securely in place and had been removed 2) the equipment was running at full power ~400 fpm 3) broken shovel found in pit below, 4) right hand glove was discovered on grating, 5) torch was laying on grating Employee was missing EE's right thumb. Went to ER

Employees were trying to get the cable to the dredge by pulling the rope through the shackle. Coworker 1 gave the green light to coworker 2 to put tension on the rope. As they put tension on the rope, injured employee ran to the front of the boat to get the knot through the shackle. As coworker 1 told them to move their hand, the tension had already pinched their finger.

Miners working to clear out a clogged screw conveyor, miner didn't follow the company Lock out/tag out policy and caught their finger in the upstream screw causing an amputation of the left hand ring finger distal phalanges.

Employee was pinned against the rib with a Fairchild scoop # 414 at crosscut #52 in the #2 entry of 15 East development section, amputating EE's right Leg blow the knee.

Employee was picking up a piece of 2x2x1/4"" angle iron when EE dropped it on their finger.

Employee was helping the welders all day long. Employee texted their foreman at 10 PM at night to inform them that their eyes are hurting and EE was going to the emergency room. It was found that EE had suffered welders flash. EE had both been around welding all day and lowered the shade setting on their helmet from 11 to 9, which is below the recommended setting.

On 2-1-24 EE reported to EE's foreman that on the previous work day1-31-24, EE's buttocks were burned to the point of blisters. EE said these were caused by the seat warmer. When asked why EE did not turn off the seat warmer, EE replied, ""I did not think it was that hot""

The injured employee was dismounting a CAT D10R Dozer and stepped in a hole, spraining left ankle.

Employee was traveling in a mantrip at the start of there shift when a trailing mantrip bumped into a stopped mantrip. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor, Miner proficiency was a factor.

Employee was lifting a pipe bender off the ground and felt a pop in the left elbow. EE did not seek immediate medical attention, but the pain didn't go away. Doctors visit was scheduled for 02/01/2024. Employee is now out of work.

1-31-24 Working in shaft cutting bolts, when hot slag fell & landed in left ear perforating ear drum. Dr. recommended surgery to repair ear drum, which took place on 1-29-25. Employee continued to work full time since date of initial injury until surgery date.

Employee was removing Struts on a rock truck. The left strut had been removed and EE was cutting the bottom pin out from the right Strut. The right strut moved when they cut through the pin. They stepped back and tripped over the new struts laying on the ground behind them. They landed on the second strut cracking a rib and vertebra.

The mechanic stated: was attempting to step up on a handrail to remove a chain on the drill. When EE raised EE's leg EE felt this knee pop. This resulted in a partially torn tendon.

EE, reported to Clinic on 01/30/2024. Employee-EE reports that after fueling a piece of heavy equipment on 01/30/2024 EE noticed pain in right shoulder and down to right elbow. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. Restrictions were given by APRN, that could not be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

The employee was walking in the #3 entry of the G3 haulage section (MMU-001) and lost footing, which resulted in them rolling their left ankle.

Employee roof bolting in Unit when they put their bottom steel in and raising pod up, the steel was not all the way in and it bent. This popped and struck their hand resulting in a sprain/bruise.

Employee slipped coming down the ladder of a 980H. Employee landed on EE's rear end and EE's left elbow. Employee has been placed on light duty.

Employee was working in the mine companies shop in good, dry conditions. Employee was repairing a Motor Grader and was working on the turntable, about 2 feet off the ground. When they went to get down off the turntable they missed the step and fell 2 feet to the ground, injuring their left hip.

Employee closed a folding razor knife on finger. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Miner was lifting a roll of shrink wrap to replace an empty roll and felt small popping sensation in right arm.

EE was behind the line curtain, putting chunks of coal on the brattice. A rib rolled off and struck EE on the left side, fracturing some ribs and spraining EE's right ankle.

Employee was bolting on unit #2 in 8R when it was decided to use hog panels for the spot. While putting the hog panel on the ATRS it slipped off. When employee bent over to get the panel a rock struck the back of the head. Employee was taken to ER and was diagnosed with a concussion and placed on restrictions.

Employee stated EE was installing waterline clips and when EE tried to swing the bolter head a piece drill steel became fouled and struck EE in the forehead.

Employee stated they were shoveling the beltline when piece of rock fell striking them in the left shoulder.

Individual was tightening bolt on crushing plant and wrench slipped off bolt head and individual fell about 7 feet off of machine. Landed on back and knocked the wind out of the employee.

While helping to hang CM cable and waterline, employee felt a pull and strain in right shoulder. Employee continued to work until Dr. pulled them for surgery on 06/21/2024.

Employee was doing maintenance in a primary crusher hopper. EE was installing new bolts in the structure under the hopper when EE stepped in a hole and twisted right knee.

Employee was attempting to install a roof bolt in #2 entry when a piece of stone fell from roof between straps hitting employee in the knee. The cause of this injury was improper scaling of the roof. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor. Miner proficiency was a factor.

Injured Worker was in process of dismantling water line from roof of mine when the load of the water line on Injured Worker's shoulder was too heavy, causing Injured Worker to drop water line to ground and began feeling pain in stomach area.

The employee was trying to close the door on the front of the dragline cab. EE's left hand/thumb was in the frame of the door as it closed. EE's thumb was pinched in the closing door. EE received a crushing type injury to EE's hand. EE was taken to the clinic for treatment and was not released to return to work.

Employee was bent over prepping a power cable for splicing & when stood up EE felt pain in their lower back. Seen site medic, referred to ER, then onto a specialist where restrictions were issued.

Employee was walking and felt a pop in the right knee. After an ORTHO appointment on 02/14/2024 where the MRI revealed a bone bruise and was not given a release.

A maintenance welder was walking through the shop when they felt something in their eye. Eyewash was used immediately but the condition worsened throughout the shift. Employee was seen by a physician and was written out of work for a shift.

A fully trained miner was rib pinning off the miner when the employee went to grab a second steel a rock rolled out of rib and hit employee in lower back. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs and regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

Ee loading round, just finished scaling prior to loading. Some rock was coming down, ee tried to scale down again, nothing came. Continued loading, a few pieces of rock came down, one brushed ee's left arm and then rolled onto outside left calf. Seen at ER, referred to ortho and is having surgery 2/2.

Employee had hands placed on belt rail, observing belt and a piece of rock fell from the top and lacerated right pinky finger.

Injured employee was unloading wood crib blocks from a scoop bucket and stacking them in a storage area during longwall recovery. As EE picked up a crib block, EE felt a sharp pain in the left wrist. Was later diagnosed with a sprained wrist and missed 2 days of work. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

IE was retrieving shearer bits to service the shearer. IE grabbed a bucket with the left hand and when IE lifted the bucket, the lid popped off spilling the shearer bits onto EE's right hand fracturing a bone on top of EE's right hand.

Employee felt a pop in the left arm while using a pry bar to straighten a metal step. An MRI was performed with a reading on February 8th revealing a torn bicep tendon that will require surgery.

EE let go of a grinder and it hit EE's leg.

The employee slipped when dismounting the equipment and got EE's left pinky finger and ring finger caught between a lid, resulting in a laceration and strain to EE's fingers.

In order to dump a large rock from the bed of the Caterpillar haul truck, the Miner stopped short of the dump to unload on the top of the dump. The dump spotter misjudged the distance to berm causing the rock to rest on the berm and the tail of the truck when dumped. This caused the front of the truck to be jarred, injuring the Miner.

A fully trained miner was pan line bolting when a rock fell from top hitting the miner in the right shoulder. This is not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved,

A fully trained miner was was prepping belt structure when a miner hit the structure a piece of metal came off and hit hand. This was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

EE stated EE was riding in mantrip when the operator lost brakes and derailed. The mantrip came off track and EE hit EE's head and stated EE's back was hurting.

Employee was removing the rear panel from a screen, lowering it with a chain come-along. The panel rotated and pinned the employee's leg against a nearby pipe.

Employee was assigned to conduct cleaning activities on the Poca 9 from the Horsepen level, at this time highwall materials loosed up at the 12 C level and fell away from the highwall. The material travelled across two safety benches that are approximately 30 feet wide each. The material struck the Excavator, including the operators compartment.

Employee was cranking an air compressor. The cord on the compressor hung up and EE twisted their left wrist causing pain. Accident date is approximate. It is unclear when the employee reported the incident to foreman. It was not reported to safety until a week or so later when the pain in EEs wrist did not go away. Employee requested a physicians visit on 2/13/2024.

Truck Driver in the process off-loading ANFO to overhead bin and bent down to turn valve on tanker when EE felt a pop in EE's left knee. Driver diagnosed with left knee strain.

Employee was setting the landing pad for leveling jacks on the crusher. Making sure jack was lined up with others. As the hydraulic jacks went up a 4 foot piece of angle iron, that had been leaned up against the crusher, slid off the frame and smashed EE's thumb against the guard on the jack. Crew member had 4 stitches in thumb.

At approximately 12 pm a rock fell from the top on the operator's side of the bolt machine and struck EE. EE was struck in the right leg resulting in a fractured lower leg. The rock measured 30 inches long 24 inches wide and 1 inch thick on both ends.

Employee stepped on a piece of rock or coal twisting the left ankle on 01/24/2024.

Miner was working on a chain sprocket. While bent over, EE felt a pain from low back to the groin. EE stood up and stepped back onto a rock, slipped and caught self. EE felt instant severe pain.

Injured employee & a co-worker were unloading a track ""frog"" from a mine flat car. As they lifted it, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's upper right arm and down into EE's forearm. Employee is off work awaiting orthopedic evaluation. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations & has training & experience.

Twisted right knee while exiting the truck.

IE claims to have strained chest at some point while moving straps.

The EE got up from being seated and tripped over a piece of wood striking left knee on the ground. EE worked until 1/29/24 where EE began missing.

Injured EE without Fall Protection and the knowledge of the crew members, moved to the second deck and fell through an open hole used to lift items to the second deck. Fell to the ground with damage to EE's pelvis, Left Shoulder and ribs.

EE was cutting chain with bolt cutters and felt pain in right shoulder

The mechanic was attempting to reinstall a lift cylinder on an articulating dump truck in the parking area at Holliday Rock Jobsite. The strap that was attached to the crane and the cylinder slipped causing the cylinder to fall and strike the mechanic on the right-side causing accident to ribs and right arm.

EE was walking to the work area, when EE twisted and sprained their right ankle. EE was walking on dry concrete coming down an incline.

EE was performing preventative maintenance on an MCC bucket. While checking the A phase line side termination EE lifted EE's arc flash hood to align EE's screw driver correctly, as EE lowered EE's hood the screw drive made contact with the frame of the bucket causing an arc flash. EE sustained 2nd degree burns to face.

Employee tripped and fell while walking on the cat walk.

EE was stepping down out of the back of a mantrip and awkwardly stepped onto a piece of a hollow block resulting in a fractured tibia. EE began missing work on 01/23/2024.

A miner was injured after slipping and falling as EE walked to EE's equipment.

The EE was lifting a 5-gallon fuel can and felt pain in EE's lower back.

Employee stated was standing at rib pinner when a piece of rock fell out striking EE's right hand fracturing EE's thumb and ring finger.

A fully trained miner was coming back in the building from the smoking area when EE slipped on snow and ice causing EE to fall down.

A mechanic was using a hydraulic bit puller to remove inserts on the cutter head of a continuous mining machine. Approximately eight (8) feet away, the injured employee was installing new inserts. As hydraulic pressure was applied to the bit puller, a metal fragment dislodged from the bit puller and penetrated the injured employee's abdomen.

Employee's vehicle caught fire on the way home. It occurred 1.5 hours after employee's scheduled shift. Employee raised the hood of the vehicle and received burns to face.

Ee was carrying a chair into the UG batch plant office. While stepping up onto the platform, ee tripped, dislocating and fracturing, left ankle. Seen at ER, put off work pending orthopedic consultation.

Employee was replacing a top belt cradle on the 7 North #1 Belt. While removing the old cradle, the employee smashed left middle finger between the cradle and the bedrail causing a laceration requiring 7 sutures and a fracture to the tip of the finger.

EE exited truck to clean the wiper blades. When EE went to get back in the truck, slipped and fell on the snow covered road and struck left elbow.

dry-plant employee (E1) was working closely by another employee (E2) using the air wand when the air wand slipped out of E1's hand, E2 attempted to control the wand and compressed air line, the wand and line became disconnected and the line struck E2 in the back of the head/neck area.

Slip and Fall

Employee was outside in the yard after the shift. Employee slipped on the snow and fell. Breaking four bones in foot.

Employee was kneeling in concrete for an extended period of time performing finishing work in a water ring. This action resulted in concrete burns to the miners right and left knee.

On 1/18/24 EE was lying on the ground under a service truck checking for an air leak. The air system had reached capacity which caused the pop-off valve to dump some air. This sudden, loud noise startled EE & caused EE to bump left shoulder on the underneath side of the truck. EE reported this to the supervisor later in the shift. EE was given x-rays & MRI.

Employee was putting a return roller into place on conveyor, and it kept falling out of place. Employee kept catching it with their left hand over their head and then felt pain in their left shoulder.

Employee was walking to the truck to get a tool. They stepped on uneven, snowy ground and twisted their ankle.

Walking on the ground, the ankle of the right foot is bent.

After removing the stones into the mill, employee moves the dough manually to make sure it is free and pricks the last fingers with the next section of the dough.

Employee was backing a mantrip and struck EE's foot.

Employee was cleaning the bottom of a chute for solid fuel. Employee was using a 6' long hand held jack hammer bit to break the material free. When the material came loose it drug the jack hammer bit down contacting a belt conveyor. The bit was jerked out of the employees hands and made contact with the side of EE's head, causing a small cut on the left middle finger.

IE was strapping down a load on supply trailer using a 2"" ratchet strap. When IE was tightening it down, they felt a pop in right elbow. IE continued to work until taken off work on 4/11/2024. IE is taken off work for physical therapy.

Employee was operating the miner in the last left lift on the pillar section. A portion of the right rib dislodged and struck the employee on the back of the right leg below the knee resulting in a fracture.

Drill was snow covered and turned into ice overnight. While working on drill, the back door wouldn't open, so the technician moved to the back left corner to continue working, when standing up from back left corner, feet slipped on ice causing technician to twist left knee.

The employee's left shoulder was injured when the left side of the loader bucket on the caterpillar 992G EE was operating caught a large rock. This caused the employee's upper body to twist to the left causing pain in EE's shoulder.

The employee was turning to leave the wet lab and strained right knee

A haul truck driver, was standing on the emergency ladder platform located on the lower deck of a haul truck. EE was attempting to reach the air filter when they lost footing and fell approximately 4 to 5 feet to the ground. As a result of the fall, they suffered a fractured tibia.

Teammate fell while walking on the ice and felt a sharp pain in right knee. Update: Teammate had surgery on 3/26/24 & has been removed from duty.

Employee was dropping a cable, the cable fell and a hanger caught the end of EE's index finger causing a laceration and a fracture to the end of EE's finger.

Employee was walking with a shovel to clear snow from a storm and slipped on ice. EE hit their head on the ground when they fell.

An electrician reported pain in their right knee while walking up and down stairs. The employee declined medical attention. The employee later reported that the knee was feeling worse, so we took them for medical evaluation. Employee was able to continue work but was told to avoid stairs, climbing etc. **Update** The employee was put on medical leave as of 3-15-24.

Employee was walking over to help clean the beltline when they slipped on ice and landed on their lunch box.

A fully trained miner was handling belt structure when the miner felt a pop in right shoulder. This was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.

EE went to the warehouse to get new rags and when EE got there EE opened the new pallet, which was wrapped tightly, leaving the straps laying on the floor. After EE picked up the amount of rags EE wanted, EE began to walk away but didn't realize EE's foot was caught on the strap. This caused EE to trip and fall onto EE's elbow.

Employee bent over to move a miner cable from the road way and felt a pain in lower back.

Employee picked up a bucket of bits with their right hand and tossed it onto the scoop resulting in pain in the right shoulder and neck. Injury was on 01/16/2024 and started missing work on 02/01/2024

Employee was swinging the boom out when a piece of rock fell out hitting the boom causing it to bounce off striking them in the right knee. Employee finished the shift and went to see their doctor the next day who put them off of work on 01/17/2024.

Employee stated that they and a co-worker were removing supplies from a rail mounted flat car and had removed one pallet from the flat car with a chain. When the employee tried to step back on to the flat car they slipped and their leg was now on the ground between the scoop bucket and side of the flat car. at this time the scoop rolled forward pinching their left calf.

Employee was cleaning a warehouse. During this time EE was moving a piece of ""C"" channel steel that slipped and fell on EE's right thumb. When EE removed EE's glove EE found that EE's thumb was split open and bleeding.

I.E. was crouched down next to a continuous miner doing some troubleshooting. When they went to stand up their right ankle popped and started experiencing pain. Doctors restrictions have taken the I.E. off work starting 1-17-2024.

Employee was helping change a busted brake hose on Co. No. 956 Tub (Rover) when the tub suddenly moved, striking left leg, causing them to twist their left ankle. Employee was seen by Orthopedic Surgeon on 1/16/2024 and was taken off work for 4 weeks. Diagnosis still TBD due to swelling of the foot but is believed to be an Avulsed Fracture. This is a Lost Workdays Incident.

Employee EE, reported to Clinic on 01/16/24. EE reported right shoulder pain after climbing on and off crane on 01/15/24. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. Restrictions were given by APRN, that could not be accommodated on EE is off work until further notice.

IE strained shoulder while dragging wash down hose on the slope.

Around 3:30pm, an employee was attempting to clear off material buildup on a stairway. Due to the cold weather, material had frozen solid and could not be removed just by shoveling. The employee made the decision to grab a sledgehammer and utilize that to break loose the debris. About the third or fourth swing, the employee felt a sharp pain in their neck.

IE strained knee getting in and out of a mantrip.

I.E. was walking between entries. Noticed a loop of cable lying in haul route. Bent over to pick up the cable and move it and felt a pop in their lower back. I.E. continued to work until doctor's restrictions took them off 1-25-2024.

Stood up after getting out of the mantrip and hit head on the mine roof and strained neck.

Employee was walking from the truck in the truck parking area to the mine office when EE tripped and fell on uneven ground.

Crew members were working to start beltline in sub-zero temperatures. On start up, EE noticed coworker standing too close to the belt, reached out and pulled coworker away from belt. When pulling, EE felt a pop in right shoulder. Full Thickness rotator cuff tear was diagnosed on 01/24/2024. Surgery is scheduled for 01/31/2024

Employee was climbing down (backwards) a step ladder attached to a machine. When stepping on the bottom rung, EE's left foot slipped forward and EE fell backwards landing on EE's rear end. Employee did not utilize 3-points of contact.

Two employees were in a basket installing a blast mat. The IP went behind the Skytrak to prep another blast mat. The Skytrak operator was unaware that the IP was working behind the operator. The miner in the basket told the operator to back up, and when the operator did, struck the IP.

Injured employee was checking the suction on a roof bolting machine when a piece of rock fell from the roof/rib and struck left calf resulting in a laceration that required sutures to close.

Poor body mechanics while performing duties.

EE stated they saw the emulsion line had blown and they were running down the travel road to find a shut-off when they rolled an ankle. Employee went to the hospital with no broken bones but was issued a walking boot and crutches.

Getting a rock off the miner.

Employee was bolting when EE's left index finger was caught between the wrench and the head of the bolt. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The employee experienced some discomfort in the right shoulder after over-exerting to collect finished product grab samples from the top center palletized 55 lb. bag, from the HRP auto-line. The employee had not reported the injury until 1/15/2024. Operator was diagnosed with a strain.

Employee was using the hose from the water truck to spray out the grizzly bars in the primary feeder underground. Employee was stepping down into the crusher mouth to spray underneath the grizzly bars. Employee stated that their foot slipped on the Hazemag Crusher Roll stepping down into the crusher mouth opening and it caught as EE fell.

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERTING ROCK TRUCK WHEN IT OVERTURNED.

Employee was removing a broken plastic bucket from an elevator, when their hand slipped and the left thumb was cut.

Employee was exiting loader, and slipped off the top step falling and injuring their shoulder

Employee was adjusting valves on the bag pump when the hose popped off of the fitting. The water blew EE's safety glasses off and the hose hit EE near EE's eye. Employee stated several days later the eye still hurt and EE went to the hospital.

EE was standing with other employees talking to the supervisor. EE fell on the ice on EE's buttocks & right shoulder causing right shoulder pain & chest pain.

While backfilling a 500' deep ground well in a substation with grout, employee lit a cigarette and caused an ignition, burning their left hand.

Employee was lifting a shuttle car anchor to hang on the #6 unit when they felt a pain in their groin. They continued to work at full duty until 10/21/25 when it was determined that surgical repair would be needed for a diagnosed tear.

Employee rolled ankle on rock causing fracture to fibula.

Employee wasn't paying attention to where EE was going and walked into a guard with their face. EE has damage to the teeth and they're checking EE's head and shoulder for other injuries.

Employee was walking along a sediment control ditch over uneven ground to check a point source discharge at the outlet for this structure. Employee's foot slipped and employee's body twisted as employee fell to the ground. Employee broke right lower leg.

SECURITY GUARD WALKING BACK TO GO INSIDE GUARD SHACK AND TRIPPED ON CEMENT EDGE OF PORCH THEREFORE FALLING AND INJURING WITH A KNOT ON HEAD AND 2 BROKEN ARMS PER ARMS SUPERVISOR STATED EMPLOYEE HAD TOLD SUPERVISOR AFTER TREATMENT

Pulling stuck equipment out, back injury.

Employee was pulling on a 3 ton chain hoist when EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder, EE finished EE's shift and went to see a doctor after EE's shift that put EE off of work starting 01/10/2024.

the employee was bolting in the #7 entry on the #3 unit. EE was tramming EE's bolter over a large rock that was laying on the mine floor. the rock shifted hitting the top of EE's left foot.

Miner was stepping down from 330 excavator and lost footing and slipped. Slip caused EE to lose grip on grab bar. EE put right hand out to catch self and hit the track on the way down with right index finger, injuring right index finger. Went for treatment 1/9/24 and was diagnosed with fractured right index finger.

On 1/8/2024, Welder was walking from shovel to service truck. The Welder stepped on a rock and rolled ankle. Initially thought was a sprain and welder went in for evaluation on 1/12/24 and diagnosed with stable fibula fracture and taken off work to allow fracture to heal on its own.

Employee's calves were exposed to a modest amount of crib mixture while hooking up the ""y"" to the supply lines. Boots rubbed calves. 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.

Pulled muscle on right bicep pending MRI

IE stated that EE stepped down from a haul truck ladder and felt discomfort in EE's right leg. On 10/18/2024 EE went to the Dr for swelling in EE's right ankle. EE was diagnosed with a strain and given a 1 week restriction with no treatment.

Maintenance personnel were removing a valve in the HpBp area near v5. When removing the valve, a restriction that was in the upper side of the pipeline gave way causing a fan of hot material to spread out contacting the employees.

Maintenance personnel were removing a valve in the HpBp area near v5. When removing the valve, a restriction that was in the upper side of the pipeline gave way causing a fan of hot material to spread out contacting the employees.

Maintenance personnel were removing a valve in the HpBp area near v5. When removing the valve, a restriction that was in the upper side of the pipeline gave way causing a fan of hot material to spread out contacting the employees.

In the process of loading the last clean up car in the #3 entry on the left side of the cut. They positioned the miner cable on the rib and started loading the shuttle car. As employee was loading the car, a rock 40"" long, 8"" thick and 8"" wide fell from the roof at the left rib line and cantilevered back striking them in the head and back area.

Employee was loading structure and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee finished shift and started missing work on 01/08/2024.

EE was repairing a high stopping that was damaged from an earlier explosives detonation. The stopping started to fall towards EE, and EE reacted by jumping off the ladder. EE landed wrong and EE's right ankle turned outwards. EE was transported outside where we iced and bandaged EE. On 1-8-2024 EE was taken to a medical facility and after x-rays was diagnosed with a broken ankle.

Miner exited EE's haul truck after dumping into jaw box to manually move a rock that had fallen in front of EE's rear tire. EE strained EE's lower back and right leg.

Employee was struck by a piece of slate that resulted in a cut to EE's left ear requiring stitches.

The employee was attempting to push in the bottom rib bolt. While at the same time EE was holding the wrench to seat the bolt head. EE then spun the wrench, and EE's glove was caught between the wrench and bolt head.

The job at hand was to clean the headbox feeding a screen. Employee stood 2-3 feet to the side of the discharge end of the screen. As the other employee was cleaning the large stone, one piece bounced off of an overhead I-beam and redirected towards employee, striking EE on the left side of EE's head, directly at the left ear.

Employee was shoveling at break 2 on the No. 1 belt when EE felt pain in neck and right shoulder. Cat scan showed spondylosis in EE's neck and that there was no new damage to the neck.

The employee was loading holes on 1/4/24. Conditions were muddy and icy. They stepped off a rock and felt discomfort in left knee but continued to work and didn't go to the doctor. After extended rest, the knee was still bothering them months later. They went to the doctor on 3/7/24 and was off for 7 days.

Operator was in a 490 Komatsu excavator loading a 405 Komatsu haul truck for production. As operator was loading the bucket slipped off of a rock. When the bucket slipped, the machine jarred, resulting in a muscle pull. Operator was able to drive self to the doctor. X-Ray's were performed to verify only a muscle strain. Operator was off for 2 days and returned to work.

got hit in the left hand when installing belt structure.

Workplace Illness back. Cumulative Trauma.

A 793 haul truck was dumping and when pulled forward the front end raised and when it came down it jarred the driver.

Employee notified yard foreman on 01/12/2024, that on 01/04/2024, EE was digging a rock out of a cone crusher, when EE hurt EE's hip or back. EE made an appointment with a doctor for 01/17/2024. The doctor prescribed EE medication, and gave EE a note on 01/18/2024 that EE was able to return to work regular duty.

EE was going to loosen the valve as steam came out. EE moved arm quickly, which was over EE's head, and that's when EE heard a pop while EE was moving arm.

A fully trained miner was assisting on setting up a power center. While establishing power EE was installing the highline plug when EE received flash burn on EE's left hand.

IE was walking to truck, stepped on a piece of coal, and twisted EE's ankle.

Employee was bolting with the twin boom bolter and guiding up the monster mat and bolt when EE accidentally hit the clamp lever and got the webbing between EE's thumb and index finger on the left hand caught between the clamp, resulting in a laceration. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IE was walking around the back of the Mule when their foot was caught by the rib jack.

IE was loading beams on a mule when they dropped a beam on their left foot.

Mechanic was working with a wrench to straighten a piece of metal. While pulling the wrench, they got too close to the handle and the wrench slipped, striking their forehead. Mechanic was given 5 stitches to close their head wound. No LOC.

Employee was installing frame of air door from a man basket attached to a telehandler. The basket came off of the forks of the telehandler. When to employee jumped down, EE bruised EE's left heel and left hip.

Employee was climbing upon a Rock Truck, when EE's foot hit the first platform on the lower level EE's foot slipped and EE lost grip falling on to the ground approximately 3-4 feet on EE's left side. EE was transported to the Hospital and later released that evening.

Assisted welder by holding a metal liner in place while another employee was welding. The employee was wearing safety glasses, not a welding hood. Employee was diagnosed with Photokeratitis of both eyes and will miss a couple days of work.

While moving dirt with a mini excavator, the operator struck a supply line that provides Anhydrous Ammonia to the plant. The operator was overexposed to the Anhydrous Ammonia and was hospitalized for precautionary observation and treatment.

Was putting railroad ties on a trailer to set part of the jaw crusher on, EE miss placed EE's foot and step off the trailer. With doing so EE hit the ground and a railroad tie landed on the center of EE's ribs.

Miner was using a heated water pressure washer to clean a transmission and while relocating the hose, EE shot hot water down into EE's boot. EE suffered a second degree burn to the ankle area and the skin peeled off.

The employee fainted while working in a confined space and suffered a cut above the eyebrow. The plant called for an ambulance and the employee was taken to the hospital.

HEO walking up bench when rock that they were on broke away, causing them to fall. Their knee landed on rock & caused cut & scrape injuries. Pain was not bad, so employee continued work. As shift went on, pain increased & knee had swollen. They called supervisor & requested medical attention. HEO taken to ER, X-rays performed & determined that HEO sustained a deep tissue contusion.

While moving C/M in cut, rock fell from roof striking lower right leg.

Miner was walking and twisted ankle

EE tripped over the skid steer bucket as EE was stepping back after switching the attachments from the bucket to the broom. EE sustained a fracture to EE's right pinky finger in the process of breaking EE's fall. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Employee was operating haul truck, backing to be loaded at shovel when the shovel lost power and loaded bucket hit haul truck bed. Shaking up the employee.

Injured worker was retrieving a tool from under a haul truck. When injured worker stood up their knee gave out.

EE was driving a 135-foot manlift. As EE approached the railroad crossing, the front tires of the manlift dropped into a swale before the crossing. The two front tires dropped first, then the two rear tires. This initiated the manlift basket to bounce EE causing EE to twist their arm as EE held onto the guard rail. EE sprained left elbow, placed on restricted duty 2/5/24.

On 1/25/24 employee descended wheel loader #LO041, planted feet on ground and slipped. Employee then grabbed ladder w/ RIGHT hand to prevent slip/fall causing soreness to RIGHT arm area. Later on 1/29/24 employee went to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with sprain to RIGHT acromioclavicular joint and placed on light duty.

The employee was not clear of the suspended load. The conveyor support leg was landed on a 6"" x 6"" piece of wood which was unstable in this instance due to ground conditions. It kicked out causing the conveyor leg to impact the worker's foot.

The employee attempted to break up frozen clumps of sand in a hopper with their hand and while doing so, their hand twisted in an awkward position resulting in a wrist sprain.

Walking on rocks and tripped. Fell on right arm to try and catch self. Jammed shoulder. Diagnostic treatment and Therapy. Surgery performed on April 15, 2024.

Employee walking on a sidewalk from where they parked vehicle, with a backpack & caring a case to the admin. building when they felt worsening pain in lower right back that has been an ongoing issue that they has been seeking care for prior to this incident. Seen site medic, referred to ER, x-rays negative, referred to next level of care where restrictions were issued.

Screen #4 side entry portal broke at the hinges while two employees were closing the port. The door fell on one employee right hand, resulting in a fracture to the right index finger.

On 1-23-2024, the employee was pulling a piece of line curtain when EE felt a strain in EE's knee. The employee was transported to Clinch Valley Medical Center where EE was treated and released to return to work EE's next shift.

Employee stated that EE injured left shoulder when EE slipped on ice exiting the vehicle. Employee was taken to the clinic for evaluation and returned to work. Upon follow-up appointment, employee was referred for MRI. On 02/21/2024, MRI indicated a partial torn rotator cuff & Bankart lesion of the labrum. EE returned to work with restrictions and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.

While washing material from a plugged crusher, the material flowed into the employee's legs, causing employee to fall to the same level. Diagnosed with concussion without loss of consciousness, strain to neck muscles, and contusion on arm and scalp.

Employee was assigned to clean electrical disconnect boxes and improperly performed Lock Out Tag Out. Employee received 1st/2nd degree burn to face and sent to Hospital burn unit due to location of burn.

While doing maintenance on an Excavator and trying to unscrew a bolt, employee's left arm caught onto a piece of metal causing a 6-8 cm laceration to the left distal forearm.

EE walked out of the Electrician's Repair Shop towards the Control Building carrying a tool and electric drill in their hands. EE was taking tiny steps due to the ice and a decline on the concrete pavement when suddenly EE slipped and fell on EE's back. Work status is Restricted Duty.

Employee was removing pins from a quick-connect device on a 966 loader when the quick-connect device rolled from the cribbing onto the employee's left foot. The employee experienced fractures to the large toe and the second toe along with a laceration to the large toe. Employee was wearing safety toed boots.

EE was driving in the company vehicle and drove into a berm that was blocking a swell across the road. EE then drove over the berm which caused EE to drive the vehicle into the swell, which caused EE to ""jar"" their back.

EE began to experience right shoulder pain after throwing a chain over a loader bucket. Did not turn Reportable till 4/30/2024.

Ee was in back seat passenger side of personnel carrier. Ee was holding scaling bar with one hand to allow other passengers to enter front seats of personnel carrier. Ee's right hand positioned between door jamb and door. Other ee closed door, crushing the injured ee's right index finger. Ee released to restrictions site can accommodate.

Employee fell when getting off dozer

While replacing crusher parts, the feed disc slid down and smashed right ring finger

EE was walking to the parking lot. EE slipped and fell hurting their left knee. EE started missing work on January 19, 2024.

EE was walking the top compartment of the slope when EE slipped causing their knee to strike the belt structure.

Employee was pulling on a pipe when unexpected movement happened it caught the employees right thumb between a flange and hanger bracket.

The injured EE was exiting the hourly employee clock in building and slipped on a patch of snow/ice, causing EE to twist and fall to the ground.

Miner was cleaning off a truck and there was a patch of snow on the ground near them. They slipped, but did not fall. When they went to catch themselves, they pulled a muscle in lower back.

Snow, blowing snow, freezing temperatures, icy conditions. EE stated EE slipped while working on the sand dryer & caught self, hurting shoulder. No witnesses. Tried physical therapy but progressed to surgery on 4/23/2024.

Employee had parked the forklift and exited the forklift. EE started walking down a slight incline and slipped on ice causing EE to do a front/back split with EE's legs. this caused a strain to EE's right groin area, creating a lot of pain.

EE was doing a post-shift inspection and slipped on ice in the chock ditch, falling and landing on their right side. Seen at ER, diagnosed with right rib fractures and right elbow contusion. Put off work pending follow-up on 1/22/24.

EE1 was assisting EE2 adjust head on oper. side. They were done adjusting head. EE1 told EE2 to lower head. EE1 verbally verified EE's hands are clear to EE 2. EE2 lowered head slowly about one foot when EE1 said ""Whoa Stop"". The long arm contacted EE1 left pinky and ring finger. EE2 started bolter up to free EE1 fingers that were pinched in canopy post and long arm.

The worker and a coworker were unloading an empty plastic tote from a pickup truck. Doing that, the worker felt a pull in left biceps. The worker got first aid and continued working thinking that was a simple contraction due to cold weather. The worker was still in discomfort and after an MRI scan, EE was diagnosed with a disruption of the distal bicep on 2/9/24, requiring surgery.

Employee was closing cab door to the equipment when a gust of wind closed the door hard squeezing EE's left thumb in the door.

Employee reported that EE was attempting to assist a mechanic pulling a rock knocker out of the rear of a truck bed. EE tried to catch the rock knocker with EE's hand after being instructed not to do so. EE's hand was crushed into the back deck of the truck.

Miner was clearing coal from a grate when wind blew one of the grate doors down onto EE's foot. Miner was taken to the hospital and they found that EE had bruising on EE's Right foot.

Employee reported that as they were helping to move miner cable, they felt a ""pop"" in their right shoulder. Employee missed no days of work. But they have ended up having to have surgery. Their surgery is scheduled for 07/23/2024.

Employee was carrying a piece of belt structure when they stepped in a pothole and twisted right knee. Employee continued to work until 02/05/2024 when they started missing over their knee.

On 1/8/2024 employee was assisting with lifting an oven onto a cart when they felt pain in their shoulder. It was later determined that surgery was needed and was completed on 6/13/2024.

Maintenance personnel were removing a valve in the High pressure Back pressure area near v5. When removing the valve, a restriction that was in the upper side of the pipeline gave way causing a fan of hot material to spread out contacting the Maintenance Personnel.

Employee hurt their leg/hip slipping on ice

Employee parked the 4252SS rock spreader truck. When the employee took the last step from the ladder to the ground the employee slipped and fell landing on left leg injuring ankle

Employee loading raw materials (38lb roll of sleeves) for a packaging line and had discomfort in left shoulder. Injury treated as first aid until 1/19/2024 when employee was given work restrictions by a physician.

EE was working off a ladder and was in a deep squat position while tacking in a liner in the trammel and felt a pop and catch in the left knee.

Employee was getting out of a front-end loader. EE had one foot on the ground and the other on the loader step. The ankle on the ground rolled over. EE lost balance and fell backward, hitting EE's back on a 4x4 piece of wood. EE has thoracic compression fractures and a sacral fracture.

Strain in left shoulder after using a pry bar to remove tires from a machine.

The employee was a passenger on a Johnson cart that was hauling a demister from the section tool skid to the loading section. While in travel, the demister hit a roof bolt plate, pushing the demister into the employee's chest and arms.

EE was lifting a stone in the quarry when EE felt pain below belly button.

IE was washing shields, as the IE stepped between the shield toes on top of the relay bar IE's left foot became stuck. IE lost their balance falling backwards causing IE to fracture both the Tibia/Fibula. IE will require surgery to correct the fractures.

Employee was loading two metal sawhorses, located in the boneyard, onto forklift forks. The ground was muddy. The first metal sawhorse fell back onto the second metal sawhorse pinching the employee's L 5th finger causing a contusion and fracture of EE's pinky finger.

Employee parked their personal vehicle in the scale house parking lot and slipped on ice and fell backwards as they were exiting their vehicle. Icy conditions contributed to injury.

I.E. was on a ladder gathering materials for their shift from the warehouse. They were reaching for and began to pull a roll of conduit off the shelf, when they felt a pop in their right bicep. Doctors have put I.E. on restricted duty as of 01-03-2024

Employee was holding a tagline for a generator being moved by an excavator. The generator swung and pulled the employee forward causing them to fall in front of the excavator track where their foot was caught between the track and the ground.

Team Member was completing loading activities when they were struck by transfer hose.

A group of 4 maintenance technicians were doing a team lift to get a wheelbarrow welder up onto the bed of a truck. One of the technicians felt a very sharp pain in their right forearm.

picked up box of boosters and turned at waist to put box into IME, felt sharp pain in back (1st day of treatment was 2/7/24)

While walking from the parking lot to the building to begin working, the employee tripped over an uneven seam in the concrete parking lot. This caused EE to lose balance and fall to the ground landing on their hands and knees.

Employee was replacing a steering cylinder on the battery hauler when the finger was struck while inserting a pin. Employee received 4 sutures to the finger.

The injured employee was cutting rocks and they smashed their left ring finger with a rock. IMPACT/BLUNT FORCE INJURIES.

Employee hit a pothole in haul truck

Employee was attempting to remove a long (10"") bent bolt from a steel process line on MMU B. During the attempt, the wrench slipped off the nut while the impact turned the bolt allowing employees hand to move into a pinch point area. The bent bolt then rotated pinching the employees left middle finger between the bolt and the pipe. Fracture to the left middle finger.

Employee installing new belt onto blunger drive when finger was pinched between pulley and belt.

Employee felt pop in right shoulder while backing up haul truck

EE had dismounted from excavator when they got to the ground level, EE was going to walk to the mechanic's truck to get out of the rain. The EE stepped into a hole and sprained an ankle. EE continued working regular job through 5/23/24 and had surgery on 5/24/24. EE returned to work on Restricted Duty on the next working day after surgery, 5/28/24.

Rock rolled down the Sherpa onto the splitter table; employee was not able to move fast enough to get hand out of the way.

Employee was exiting a skid steer while focusing upon employee's phone. Employee missed the step and fell landing on left wrist. The fall upon the left wrist resulted in a simple fracture to one bone in the left wrist.

Employee was tightening up a fitting on an air starter. When EE was finishing tightening it EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder. Employee was taken to OMP and has a strained right shoulder with work restrictions.

Employee hurt their neck after hitting pothole.

Employee lifted a GCT lance into place from floor level. Felt a pop in L bicep with pain. Pain subsided. Employee did not report injury until 01/25/2024. On this date Employee was seen at clinic for injury and Diagnosed with L bicep strain with left arm lifting restrictions. Employee has missed no scheduled work as a result of injury.

Employee injured finger while putting equipment into box.

Sprained right knee when exiting mini-track loader. While exiting employee stepped off of equipment with left foot and slipped on dust particles on the concrete and twisted right knee which remained on equipment.

the laborer was tasked to unclog the ¾' Tunnel bunker so that material could flow through since it was plugged with wet material. The laborer stood outside the bunker and used an air-lance to dislodge material from below, material hit the air-lance and trapped the laborer's right forearm between the bunker's bottom opening wall and air-lance, causing muscle sprain.

Employee was on SafeRacks opening and closing hatches during rain. Employee got on top of a box truck to close a box lid and slipped causing rib/stomach pain.

Helper was dumping tubes as per normal, site conditions were warm clean and dry. Helper was using excessive force to empty the core sample and heard a pop in shoulder and experienced pain.

IE and co-worker went up to the 3/4 stacker feed belt to get material off due to it being overloaded. After they were done IE went to step off onto the ground and when IE did IE's foot caught the side of a rut and their ankle twisted due to the ground being frozen.

Event occurred on 01-21-2024 Went to Urgent Care 02-03-24 (own volition) Notification made to supervisor 2-5-24. Employee stepped down into the cooler and slipped on a rock that was on the floor of the cooler. Employee is under physician care and on light duty.

Ee was lowering a man basket on Sh017 for fueling. Ee had to push hard on the release pin to get the basket to move. The basket dropped down, and the ee reached out to grab the handrail. Ee contacted the man basket safety gate bracket which was sharp, and lacerated right hand.

Employee was setting spring tension on the door of a coal mill with a 36"" pipe wrench. While applying pressure to the wrench, the wrench slipped from its purchase, causing the employee to lose their balance and fall to the grated surface EE was standing on. During the fall, the employee fell onto their left ankle with all of their weight, breaking EE's ankle.

Employee was in passenger seat of haul truck that was rough loaded

Employee was walking through area and slipped on material that had been spilt on floor. Employee fell and hit head.

The employee tripped over a crib block. As they were falling the employee put out a hand to break their fall left hand to catch themselves, striking the track rail causing a fracture to the fifth metacarpal bone.

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck

Employee had drilled a hole and was in the process of inserting the glue into the hole when a rock fell and struck the right shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictions for a shoulder contusion.

Miner twisted while stacking 50lb bags of powder and felt a pop like sensation in EE's upper right side causing discomfort.

Employee was climbing a ladder when they slipped and fell 8 feet to the ground. They sustained a fracture in their right hand, a contusion on their right hip and a contusion on their left foot.

The man basket of the TL642 telehandler became detached from the boom and fell 12' in 801-24 S7-P8 while loading of a cut was underway. Employee was in the basket at the time of the incident.

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING CABLE AND CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER

EE was carrying a stone, left foot slipped but EE caught self and felt pain.

Employee was working in the Mill in the block setting area. EE was going to grab a prybar on the ground by the racking poles. EE stepped on a racking pole that was lying on the ground and felt a pop in EE's foot. EE fractured a bone in EE's left foot.

Employee slipped and fell on ice on steps at raw mill ID fan.

Employee was standing on a pile of rubble when the bottom of the pile started to drop. Employee jumped landing on their right shoulder.

Employee shoveling frozen stemming stone into loaded bore holes. Felt a pop in shoulder and is experiencing pain.

EE was pulling on a slide under a silo when it broke free and caused EE to hit thumb on a piece of angle iron.

While removing a length of frozen pipe. The pipe slipped and pinched EE's left thumb between the pipe and a block wall. X-Rays were taken and a hairline fracture was seen next to the knuckle. The miner was given a splint to wear to reduce movement.

Miner was moving a tool cart back to the shop from a work area when EE slipped on ice. EE was able to use the tool cart for support to avoid a fall, but EE's feet slipped out from under EE in opposite directions causing injury to the groin.

Pulling on a 4"" nylon sling, bent down to pull up and felt a pop on left hip, on 01/23/24 EE was placed on restricted duty and returned to regular duty on 01/25/2024.

When an underground mechanic's foot slipped off the step as they were getting off a haul truck, they caught themselves using both hands and their other foot. They felt their right bicep pop as a result of doing this. They might have a torn ligament. Until they see an orthopedic physician the next week, they were put on light duty.

Employee was installing valve on 90 with hammer and hit left thumb

An employee was pulling a rope to start an air compressor to get grease for the loader. The rope pulled out very fast, allowing EE's left hand to slip and strike a sign behind EE. The employee had gloves on, but the hand struck the sign on the side of the glove under the protective rubber. This resulted in a fractured metacarpal.

Employee was adding salt to the sand spreader on the F250, as the employee finished loading the salt, the employee used a nearby post to help lower themself to the ground. As the employee did, they caught their arm on a sharp piece of metal that was attached to the post. Employee received a laceration that required stitches and restrictions.

EE and co-worker were relocating a 32ft. extension ladder. When they stood it up straight, the ladder retracted suddenly with the upper half sliding suddenly downward and struck EE's left hand, causing a laceration to EE's left-hand ring finger and pinkie finger.

Employee struck their left forearm with a knife while tasked with patching screens on screen deck.

Clear day. Miner was walking on a soft surface walkway that was clear of debris and hurt their foot.

Employee slipped on wet floor while stepping out of a sump falling and injuring back.

Employee smashed fingers between metal and frame

EE was installing a new 4 wide drive belt on the drive belt on the Dryer Air Supply Fan for the Furnace. Belt was on driven pulley and they were rotating non driven pulley to install belt. When the belt jumped into place EE finger was between the belt and pulley.

EE was using an 8' hand bar to pry and pick at some frozen rock and dirt on the 54' roller cone catwalk. EE said when it happened, EE felt a little pinch in the shoulder. EE continued to work. As time went on it seemed to get worse. Today Monday 1/15/2024 EE reported can barely pick it up, and informed Casella that EE had gone to the doctor over the weekend on 1/13/24.

Stepping over a windrow employee lost balance, fell, and felt pop in knee

EE was trying to remove a tree that was stuck at the underside of a crusher, on top of a belt. While pulling on the tree, EE felt pain on the right side of abdomen, and the injury resulted in a strain. The injury did not meet reportable criteria until after EE's follow up visit on 01/22/2024 when ee was issued a work restriction of no shoveling.

Ee was sitting on a tire on a piece of equipment. Ee went to dismount to get a tool, ee's foot caught on the tread of the tire, ee fell, landing on left wrist. Seen and released to full duty. Orthopedic consult on 2/27 led to restrictions and medical treatment, making this reportable.

stepped into soft mud, fell forward, sprain left wrist (1st day of treatment 1/24/24)

On Thursday Jan 11th, 2024, a mill employee of 2 years and 11 months of experience went to check on CBE 74 by the tunnels at 03:00am. When the employee entered the door to the drier building, a gush of high wind pushed the door getting their fourth finger on the right hand slammed between the door frame and the door.

Employee was walking down the primary shaker stairs when slipped and fell. Employee started to experience pain on right ankle.

Employee was working on screen doing a product screen change. EE was working with another employee. EE was in the hopper under the screen removing hardware for center hold down strip when a rock fell through the screen hitting them in the back of the neck.

Ee was walking outside at Mill 6 by the shack for RTO (oxidizer). Slipped on ice and fell. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with fracture, released with restrictions site can accommodate.

EE slipped in parking lot after work during snow storm. Parking lot had been treated/ cleared but remained snow packed/ ice due to below 0 temps. EE told supervisor EE was okay. EE contacted supervisor next day was sore. EE sent to DR, one week no shoveling. EE returned to DR one more week no shoveling.

Employee was tasked with rebuilding a slurry feed pump. The employee was prying the liner free from the suction side of a pump casing with a pry bar. When the liner came free the bar jolted forward against the casing causing the employee to feel discomfort in the right shoulder.

EE 1 & EE 2 skid steer down with engine compartment door open. EE 1 went to get headlamp, to check tension on alternator belt. EE 1 returned did not see EE 2, EE 1 believed EE 2 was in pick-up. EE 1 looked in rear windshield of skid steer, did not see EE 2. EE1 touched the alternator belt at the same time EE 2 tried to start skid steer. EE 1 felt the belt move and pulled hand back.

Worker was cutting bags filled with barite above the hopper feeding the mill conveyor. While cutting the bags, the liner fell out of the outer bag (with material still in the liner) leading to the material banging the workers arm against the handrail.

During normal mining operations the employee got dust in their right eye. Saw an optometrist and received prescriptions for a steroid and an antibiotic.

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A ZIP TIE OFF OF A HOSE WHEN THE BOX KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.

The employee was walking in the plant to perform tank level reading when employee slipped on the uneven muddy ground (caused by weather conditions) lost footing and twisted an ankle. Medical advice was given for cold therapy and elevation. The next day employee felt some pain and was referred for more exams when employee was diagnosed with a Left fibula fracture.

The miner was removing timber when the portion of the deck EE was standing on gave way causing EE to fall through to the bottom 13.9 feet, where EE struck their head against the fallen timber.

EE was walking to get on EE's equipment. When EE proceeded to climb up the ladder, EE was distracted and missed the side rail and fell to the ground and landed on right hand. EE reported the injury to the supervisor and stated EE was in pain. EE was taken to the Hospital by EE's Supervisor.

Employee was making a belt splice using a hammer when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder. Employee went to Pikeville Medical Center to the Emergency Room but then continued to work until 01/15/2024 when EE went for a follow-up appointment and at the time the doctor took EE off work.

When exiting the machine employee stepped on a piece of ice causing them to roll their ankle.

Employee was stemming holes when EE turned to walk from one hole to the next and EE stepped on a rock, losing balance, falling to the ground and dislocating left knee.

Employee was removing a fitting off of an air hose with a 18"" crescent wrench. While applying pressure to loosen the fitting EE felt pain in EE's right elbow. Was put restricted duty until heals.

Maintenance mechanic was observing an incline pan conveyor for broken wheel attachments and inadvertently put and on rail. Wheel on pan conveyor ran over middle and pinky finger on left hand.

On 1/4 EE was lifting buckets of water and felt discomfort in EE's back. On 1/10 EE reported discomfort to EE's supervisor. EE went to Dr. on 1/12 and was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. As of 1/12 on restrictions, rx meds.

Employee hit air line bracket when man-lift abruptly stopped.

Employee aligning motor in lower pump house. While using a sledge hammer they missed where they intended to strike, resulting in left ring finger being contacted between the sledge handle and the mounting plate. Required stitches and the tip of finger is fractured. Currently on light duty.

When the employee attempted to mount a dozer, EE slipped and fell.

Crew was called in for a trouble call and while checking secondary voltage on a Pad mount transformer an arc flash occurred. Employee received burns to the face and was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

While attempting to reposition the flange holes of a 12"" HDPE pump line, the EE removed the last bolt and the pump line shifted and hit EE in the lower left leg. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Miner was getting off the forklift when EE stepped onto uneven pavement and twisted EE's ankle.

Clean out plate flipped up smashing finger between plate and chisel.

an EE was picking up one end of a 3"" hose from the ground when EE felt a pop in EE's back.

Employee was closing latch when they struck their index finger with hammer

Employee heard knee pop while climbing onto haul truck.

Employee was holding a pipe with left hand and a 4 1/2 angle grinder with right hand when the grinder kicked back striking the employee's left thumb.

The employee stepped off of a ladder onto an uneven section of ground, causing EE to fall and land on elbow. EE suffered a hairline crack in the ulna, which required a brace to be worn. There were no restrictions as it did not affect EE's regular job.

Employee was cleaning and replacing a discharge flange seal. The employee rested the bull hose flange on top of the discharge flange to begin bolting the flange into place. The bull hose flange vibrated off of the discharge flanged and dropped approximately 2 ft and crushed/cut the employees hand as it landed on the platform.

When an employee went to pick up washdown hose, it swung around and struck EE in the right cheek. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HAD A MEDICAL PROCEDURE TO REMOVE METAL PARTICLES FROM THEIR RIGHT CHEEK ON 8/27/24.

EE was working in their office when they felt a bite/sting on right ankle. Continued working and went home for the day. Next morning their ankle was red, swollen, and hot. Seen at the clinic, diagnosed with an insect bite with resulting cellulitis. Given an antibiotic and released to full duty.

Miner tripped on slope with chipping hammer. When they fell the moil in the chipping hammer punctured their left hand, requiring stiches.

Was loosening bolts to replace cutter blades on a process filter. Employee was putting extra force on a bolt to break it loose when it released quickly and pushed EE's finger against the edge of the blade. It cut through EE's A6 gloves and left a 1"" laceration on the outside of the index finger. It required 5 stitches to close the cut.

Employee was using an impact wrench equipment with a swivel and socket to tighten one of the bolts that rend the knives. The accident occurred when the socket separated from the swivel and flew into employee's face causing a laceration on the upper lip.

EE was hand stabbing a bolt into the face to perform a resin test. Their right hand was in the line of fire inside the centralizer clamp and the clamp came down on their hand. The operator released the clamp, releasing the EE's hand from the centralizer. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture and laceration, and referred for an orthopedic consult. Released to full duty.

Employee was using a torch to make holes in the fog washer and a foreign object blew into EE''s right eye. The Dr. had to use a needle to move the foreign object out of EE's eye by the cornea. Late reporting due to communication error.

Installing 4"" conduit into MCC on site. Limited space for movement in electrical trailer prevented the necessary help to maneuver a pre-fab conduit piece into the gear. Employee lost control of the conduit piece, and it pinched EE's hand against the pre-cut hole it was being positioned into

EE was assisting Co-Worker who was attempting to remove a cat pad pin, EE was holding a cut off roof bolt that had been modified for this task while Co-Worker was striking it with a 10lb sledgehammer. The hammer, after striking the head of the roof bolt, ricocheted up striking EE in the left eye. This resulted in a laceration above the left eye.

Employee stated that EE was carrying a stopping block from the scoop bucket to where they were building a stopping when EE's feet got caught up in the bands from the block. This caused EE to trip and fall where EE struck EE's right hand on the mine floor which resulted in a fracture to EE's hand.

On 1/29/24 Employee was adjusting width of manual forks of the versa handler. The forks slid unexpectedly and pinched the employees left pinky finger between fork and frame. This resulted in a fracture and stitches. No workdays were missed.

While using a pry par to unplug a jam EE hit right hand on the frame work and broke middle and ring finger on right hand. ""The tips of the middle and ring fingers that were broken.""

Employee lost balance and fell cutting hand on a piece of metal grating causing a laceration in right hand that required stitches. Employee was released back to work same day with no restrictions.

Employee sustained a laceration on their posterior right wrist while using a boring machine. Employee received 13 sutures.

Employee was using a sledge hammer to remove belt clamps. When they swung the hammer, the handle came in contact with the clamp and caused a laceration on their finger that required stitches.

Employee was cutting a zip tie off of a flag and lacerated their left finger. 4 sutures required, no lost workdays.

IE was using a 4' wrench to put up a cable bolt when the wrench shifted and came out of the drill chuck and hit IE in the forehead causing a laceration which needed 5 sutures.

EE was re-installing the guard onto the tail pulley of BC-5 when the guard slipped from their hands and pinched 2 fingers on right hand.

While removing C2 tail pulley guard, the guard made contact with the employee's face around employee's chin causing a laceration requiring stitches for wound closure.

Removing bolts from a differential using a Hytorc and wrench. The wrench slipped off the bolt and struck the worker in the safety glasses. The safety glasses broke and caused a laceration to the right eyebrow. Worker received 10 sutures.

A Hotwork (Contractor ID D843) employee was plugging an extension cord with a 3 prong-locking connection type into a metal gas train control box. When they plugged the cord in, they experienced a 120V shock. The employee was observed at the ER and released back to work. The control box lid did close on the employee's hand during the incident and EE received a bruise.

Miner was unfolding a stacker conveyor when EE looked up and was hit in the face with a small falling rock. ER visit confirmed facial fracture.

IE was traveling down the #2 entry when IE contacted a short pan sticking out of the rib with IE's right arm just above the elbow on the inside that required 13 stitches to close the wound.

Welder was grinding the hinges off of a tail pulley cover to straighten and replace them when the grinder kicked back and caused a minor laceration their left thumb. The laceration needed stitches resulting in a recordable incident. Employee was wearing all of the required PPE at time of incident.

EE walked through water puddles not realizing there was ice underneath. EE slipped. EE reported EE's knee hurt the next day and we sent EE to the doctor who released EE to full duty with follow up visit & therapy. Knee strain was the diagnosis. EE has always been released to full duty but was referred to an Ortho doctor who thinks EE needs to have EE's knee repaired.

Employee stepped off of a ladder and while backing up, employee tripped over crusher blow bars on pallet. Employee fell on the blow bars causing a scrape on right shin.

Pinched left hand ring finger from belt skiving tool.

EE & co-worker attached a strap to a pump replacement, which had a shaft connected to it. Co-worker lifted the pump & shaft using crane. EE held onto shaft for stability. While trying to get pump & shaft in position, the assembly shot upward, possibly due to the shift off strap or crane hook slipping off. EE's left ring finger became trapped in keyway of shaft.

Probable foreign material in left hand. Treated w/ first aid until 1/23/24, when explored wound site and found nothing. Wound site closed. Reporting out of an abundance of caution.

Employee was closing the discharge valve on the H1 East Flash pump. After closing the valve, EE pulled the eliminator off the pinon gear. The air hose disconnected and hit EE above EE's left eye.

Employee stated that they had cut a hole in the top of a hydraulic oil container to fill the continuous miner with oil. After emptying the container, employee stated that they threw the container to the side and cut their right index finger on a jagged edge of the container. Employee was taken to hospital and received two (2) stitches.

EE was working on tower three changing out punch hole metal screens. The EE was making final positioning adjustments and smashed left thumb between the existing and new punch hole metal screen causing laceration.

IW was cutting out a bearing and hot slag went under their safety glasses and into their eye.

Employee states was in the process of bending a roof bolt when it became lodged under the drill pot. While attempting to free the bolt it suddenly sprang upward striking EE in the face causing a laceration to EE's upper lip that resulted in 3 sutures.

EE was using comealong to pull a belt up when the hook came off and hit their lip. The employee did not seek treatment for the injury, but NGM determined that the EE's real tooth was chipped, prompting this report.

When employee lifted the 5 gallon can of diesel out of truck bed, EE felt like EE pulled something in the right shoulder. EE continues to work and started physical therapy on 2/7/2024.

On Saturday morning at around 6:15 am EE was trouble shooting the burner at the dryer. After several trips in and out of the burner room EE, tripped and stumbled. While falling EE's hardhat came off. EE fell on left knee and striking head on a metal cabinet causing a laceration on EE's scalp resulting in five staples. DR returned employee to full duty.

Miner was cutting conveyor belt and razor knife jumped and cut EE's thigh.

The operator fell on a patch of ice covered by a dusting of snow while performing a walk around inspection of a skid steer. Employee reported right shoulder pain. EE was evaluated by Mine Security who suggested EE go to the ER. Diagnosis was strain of the right shoulder rotator cuff muscle and tendons. ER prescribed non-OTC medication for inflammation.

Employee was folding up hog panels to put in trash dumpster when EE's hand slipped allowing hog panel to strike said employees eye.

Operator was ripping a frozen road surface with a Caterpillar D10 to gain access for drillers. While ripping the road surface, a rock deflected off the ripper tooth and entered the rear window of the dozer, striking the operator. Operator sustained a laceration on the head.

A miner was conducting EE's morning pre-shift on the Cat Loader EE was operating, while walking around the equipment the operator stated EE stepped wrong twisting EE's ankle and then stepped again twisting it again. The miner was taken to the medical clinic and issued a walking boot to wear for 1 week or less if pain goes away. Miner returned to work next day.

Employee stepped on a patch or ice/snow causing employee to slip and fall on left side. After they fell, they stated their knee was sore.

Team member shut the lid on an alum box and then it opened up and the corner of the lid caught their left ear lobe and cut it.

EE was using a wheelbarrow to move spilled sand and felt a pop in their arm.

Drill operator was exiting the cab when EE's finger became caught in the door latch causing a small laceration resulting in medical treatment of 4 sutures.

Miner cut their hand and required stiches.

Two employees were moving an electric motor in the warehouse by sliding a bar through an eyebolt in the top of the motor. As they were setting the motor on the floor, the motor slid on the bar, pinching one employee's finger, causing an injury.

The injured employee was thawing out a frozen water line in EE's work area. As EE was working EE's way along the line EE slipped on a patch of snow/ice.

EE went to the baghouse on #5 due to the duct work being stopped up. As EE was coming out of the duct work to get back in the man lift, the handle caught a piece of metal which caused it to open up releasing the dust into EE's eye.

Employee was placing a jaw block into the slide table of a sonic rig & felt a strain in left bicep. Seen at a clinic & was released to Full Duty with no treatment or diagnosis. MRI was done on 1/24 & results were reviewed at F/U visit on 1/29. 1/29 diagnosis of torn bicep received. EE remains Full Duty with no treatment to date & has an Ortho eval on 2/05/24.

The mine foreman was assisting in getting the belt drive in the pit unclogged. The belt had somehow become tangled in the drive rollers. They were trying to pull slack in the top belt when the hook failed on the chain hoist (come-a-long). The hoist struck the foreman in the shoulder and the side of the head. EE had a cut that had to have staples and perforated ear drum.

Employee slipped, fell, and injured right hand knuckles.

Employee had been torching bolts off the bottom of the bucket on a loader. Employee then felt irritation in the left eye.

A miner was walking out to the dumpster from the Shop and attempted to kick a rock out by the dumpster and the rock was froze to the ground causing miner to fall down. When miner fell the miner landed on face and knocked a crown off of a tooth. The crown had to be glued back on by a dentist.

Employee was performing safety inspection on the dump truck tailgate latch when EE realized the tailgate was frozen due to the weather conditions. EE used a hammer to free the spring with right hand. EE's left hand was in the way when the tailgate latch released. EE's finger was pinched by the latch.

Bearing/steady rest assembly weighing about 40-50 pounds, came off the end of the bar and landed on the employee's left pinky finger. The employee received a fracture to the finger.

Employee was using a knife to strip pieces of rubber conveyor belting when EE's hand slipped cutting EE's left thumb resulting in seven sutures.

EE using a circular saw cutting metal strips. EE released the trigger, moved the saw down towards themselves. The blade was still in motion and cut through the EE's clothing resulting in a laceration to the left thigh.

Employee was installing vertical pin on the H3 longwall face. Employee used a pick hammer to set the pin fully in place. When the employee was striking the pin the employee struck right middle finger between the pin and hammer causing a laceration. The employee received 7 sutures.

Miner was working in the 4900-149 stope. They cut their right elbow on a ground support plate (monster mat). The laceration required sutures. The miner was wearing arm guards.

A fully trained miner was hooking up an air pump when they went to cut the suction hose their knife slipped cutting their left arm.

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING ANOTHER OPERATOR WHEN TRUCK OVERTURNED.

Employee was in the process of picking up a piece of channel iron that was cribbed on wood blocks. While picking this c-channel up another piece of c-channel moved-tipped into EE's right thumb causing an injury. The injured employee was wearing EE's glove and proper PPE. Employee stopped and notified EE's supervisor.

Employee was attempting to relocate a water line and when lifting, pulled or tore something in right forearm.

EE was cutting a metal plate out of the dust cart. The cutting wheel kicked off the plate and came in contact with EE's right knee causing a small laceration. (4) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee was using a knife to open a box of belt rivets. While cutting, the knife slipped and cut employee's right hand below the thumb, palm side. Received 4 stitches. Employee failed to maintain control of the knife and was cutting toward self. Employee was wearing protective gloves. Returned to work the next shift.

1-11-2024 An employee was scaling in the 2125, A small rock around 1"" rolled down the scaling bar and struck the employee's hand bouncing off and hitting EE's tooth causing a small chip. The employee stated it was a small rock and EE did not think about dropping the bar.

Employee was stepping over #2 hoist coupling to inspect #1 hoist motor and their foot slipped causing them to lose their balance. The employee reached out to catch themselves from falling hitting their left hand causing a dislocation of their left ring finger.

Employee was using a battery powered impact wrench to tighten a a bolt that was head high. The wrench slipped off the bolt and kicked back, hitting EE in the mouth. EE split lower lip open and chipped a front tooth. EE sought treatment. A dentist repaired the tooth that same day. EE did not receive any stitches in the lip.

Employee had performed maintenance activities that involved metal grinding. Left eye irritation resulted and flushing did not resolve irritation. Metal foreign encounter in eye had to be removed using drill and needle method. Eye doctor prescribed Prednisolone Acetate anti-inflammatory and Moxifloxacin antibiotic. Employee returned to work next day, full duty with no restrictions.

EE and another employee were replacing cover grates in the CC-404. They were using grinders with cut off wheels. The 2 employee's were working close together, and the EE's right forearm was struck by the other employee's grinder wheel while it was still spinning, causing a cut on EE's forearm.

While changing a scoop tire, employee cut EE's right forearm on a metal burr, sustaining a 4"" long, 1/4"" wide laceration. EE received 8 staples and was fully cleared to return to work with no restrictions. EE resumed normal duties on EE's next shift, 1/10/2024. This is a Medical Reportable Only incident with no lost workdays.

While using torches overhead, employee got rust in right eye. Required prescription eye drops.

On 01/09/2024 EE was cleaning under belt and walked into a power box. On 01/24/2024 EE had discomfort in EE's neck went to Dr. on 01/26/2024 Dr. released EE to full duty and recommended PT, this made it a medical

IE was plastering a wall and when IE smacked a hand against the wall. The liquid from the eagle seal got in left eye. IE was given prescription eye drops.

While electrician was traveling to shipping, gusty wind conditions caused a dust particle to get into eye. Flushed but did not relieve irritation so went to emergency care and prescribed a prescription ointment.

Employee was descending off a Kenworth T-800 when employee lost 3 points of contact landing on butt on the ground. Causing pain to lower back.

Employee was assisting in laying track rail going to #1 section. The end of a track rail was in the Scoop bucket. The rail fell out and struck EE on top of EE's left foot causing hairline fractures to the metatarsal bones behind the big toe and the one closest to it. EE returned on the next regularly scheduled shift doing regular job with no restrictions from the Doctor.

Ee was in their office at the Leeville admin building. Ee squatted down to plug in the computer and Ee reports their kneecap dislocated. Ee reported dislocating same kneecap at home 2 days ago. No injury by accident, circumstances are not unique to the work environment. Ee given brace for support. Released to full duty.

Employee was working in hopper to C-24, removing frozen material. While lifting a piece with a co-worker, the co-worker's side slipped out of co-worker's hand catching EE between the material and a piece of steel.

EE was performing maintenance on a discharge cone. EE lifted a wear plate up 12"" when EE felt pain in left groin. EE sought medical treatment & was diagnosed with a strain. On 1/17/24 we received notice the EE was referred to PT.

Loading a shot, was struck in the head by the moving Auger Tube. (recordable after the appointment on 2/13/24)

Employee was performing maintenance on a turbine pump. While removing a 25lbs. coupler they felt a tweak in lower back. Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a strain. On 01/22/2024 we received notice that the employee was referred to PT.

While attempting to return to the standing position after being bent over under the railcar, the teammate felt back pain in the middle of their back.

Employee was pulling apart a 4 inch hose on the wash plant, when the hose broke free, the cam lock struck the employee on the mouth.

Operator was adjusting the width of the forks on a telehandler. While making the adjustment, the operator's hand slipped, and their finger was pinched between the fork and the back frame. Operator received stitches on their finger.

The employee suffered a grand mal seizure (employee has history of grand mal seizures) that caused EE to fall down a set of steel steps, hitting EE's head and requiring stitches.

Employee was putting down material to dry up a roadway. They reached down to pick up a pick hammer when a piece of rock fell out of the top striking them on the back of the head while they were bent over causing injury.

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING OXYGEN TANKS, HAD AN OXYGEN TANK SLIDE FORWARD AND EMPLOYEE PUSHED IT BACK IN THE BRACKET TO HOLD BOTTLE AND SMASHED MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND, LACERATING THE FINGER.

Was doing a screen change on Screen #1 and bottom screen needed stretch out and employee left middle finger popped.

Employee was raising and lowering a crossover gate and felt discomfort in right shoulder. This remained a first aid until 1/29/2024 when employee saw physician and was prescribed physical therapy for 6 sessions. No restrictions given.

The EE was in the process of dragging and installing 4"" aqua pipe in the cut-through seals. While doing this felt pain in lower back. Sought treatment on 1/8/24, RTW on 1/9/24. EE was prescribed physical therapy.

A contractor (ICS)(Melgaard Construction Co Inc) was fueling a scraper when EE climbed on top of the scraper and opened the fuel cap. The pressure in the fuel tank then caused the fuel cap to blow off and hit EE in the face splitting EE's lip. Employee received 6 stitches at the ER.

Employees were pulling a feed side conveyor chain into place with a chain fall hoist, the hook shaft broke and pulled out of the knuckle ring assembly. When this occurred, the employee was struck in the elbow causing a one-half-inch laceration which required two (2) sutures.

A customer truck pulled into the plant. While waiting on instruction to be loaded a fire started under the cab of the truck. An employee used a fire extinguisher to try and put out the incipient fire. The wind blew smoke & dry fire extinguisher powder toward the employee which the employee inhaled. A local fire department put out the fire which burned for approximately 40 minutes.

Employee was replacing a pan pin at which time the employee pinched the tip of the left middle finger while placing the pin in the eye.

EE was closing a diverter and put EE's foot up on a ledge/lip to use leverage and the boot tip stuck as EE put EE's strength into closing the diverter and the torque caused a pop in the right knee. EE doesn't know yet if there is any damage to the cartilage.

EE stated that EE was preparing to build a stopping and was cutting the nylon bands off a pallet of blocks with a knife. The knife slipped and cut EE's left thumb and required 4 sutures.

Employee suffered a laceration to their arm, hand scaling a heading.

While crawling past the bolter employee cut their left ear on a sign that was hanging off of the bolter resulting in 6 stitches.

""While drilling a hole to complete a cable run to upgrade the Plant 5 process room, the person's finger got entangled in the trigger guard after the drill kicked back. This resulted in a fracture to their right hand.""

Employee slammed finger in steel door that EE was closing.

While standing and tightening the brake bleeder valve on a haul truck, the tech lost balance. The tech reactively stuck a hand out to catch self from falling and hit a knuckle on the accumulator bracket which caused a laceration

Falling debris in side of cyclone

The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 4/1/2024 from a medical report dated 1/31/2024 awarding the injured 16.9% permanent partial disability from noise induced hearing loss.

The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 01/29/2024 from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board dated 12/05/2023 awarding the injured 10% for permanent partial disability for occupational pneumoconiosis.

Miner Was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Miner demonstrated a standard threshold shift during hearing testing conducted on 1/24/24.

The employee felt pain in left knee, employee had been changing plugs to a scoop battery, but employee not sure what caused the pain.

A Part 90 Miner applied for short-term disability on 01/11/2024 and did not come to work on the next schedule shift, which was 01/12/2024.

Cold conditions employee was in layered clothing had to climb several flights of stairs

Exposure to coal mine dust.

Operator stated that their arm had been hurting for a couple of months. at first this was a first aid only, but the doctor has changed to no longer first aid, and assigned occupational therapy.

On November 6, 2024, the operator was notified that the employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis. The employee retired from the company on 1/6/2024.

Prafulla Bursitis on Left Knee. From everyday crawling underground.

Progression of hearing loss at high frequencies bilaterally noise induced.

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

Employee needed knee surgery after 25+ years of maintenance work. Surgery was originally suggested at the end of 2022 when the employee had pain and swelling that didn't go away within a few days but the employee wanted to put it off as long as possible while trying other treatment options. After exhausting other options, surgery was scheduled for 1/2/2024.

I.E. has been experiencing tingling and numbness in both hands. Doctor took the I.E. off for surgery on 8-16-2024.

The employee passed out on the job due to a personal medical reason. The employee was found by another employee. EE was woken up and seemed confused and shaky. 911 was called out of precaution and the employee was taken down to meet the ambulance. The employee was released to return to duty on the next set of shifts.

Employee reported to work and began complaining of chest pains. Employee was diagnosed with esophageal spasms, not work related. Spoke to Norman, OK Field office supervisor who advised to complete 7000-1.

Employee traveled to the mine's main change room to use the facilities. EE proceeded into a bathroom stall where evidence (paraphernalia) suggests drugs were taken and employee was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive the employee with CPR and AED were unsuccessful, as well as the administration of epinephrin and Narcan. Employee was pronounced deceased at 10:37 pm.

MSHA 25DB reportable shift (Audiometric Test)

EE was instructed that an exposed electrical cable was inactive. During the work operation (pumping out overflow rain water) EE contacted cable and received a shock. EE was taken to local ER, checked out and released.

EE slipped off the bottom step on the customers lube truck and fell to the ground hitting EE's Back and Wrist. The jobsite had about 12 inch's of snow and EE said EE was wearing all EE's PPE. (Steel toe Boots, Glasses, Reflective Cloths and Gloves)

While traveling out from the #2 area of the KT tunnel Loci #10 derailed causing it to come to an abrupt stop. This abrupt stop caused employee to hit RT Knee on the metal seat bracket causing an abrasion. There was no medical treatment received, no lost time, no restrictions, and employee continued to work employee's regular hours.