Mining Incidents in April 2024

An ignition occurred on the #1 HG longwall face at 88 shield.

A Cat 349 excavator caught fire while placing logs on a fire when the excavator caught fire. The operator exited the cab and moved away from the machine unharmed. The fire department responded but was unable to extinguish the fire due to the location of the excavator. The excavator was a total loss.

A flashover on the brush holder boxes occurred in the hoist motor causing the hoist to be down.

An unplanned fall of the mine roof occurred at 68 block, #1 entry of the #1 Tailgate section.

roof fall in front of MRS in retreat section due to using 2 MRS plan.

At approx. 3:25 pm it was found that the Coal Fork elevator was not operating. Once inspected it was determined that the bearing was busted on the head frame shiv pully.

An unplanned roof fall occurred outby the 2D xc 1 intersection in entry 5. The intersection had been previously cribbed and railed. The support in the intersection took weight and the pressure relieved itself outby the support. The fall measured 15' long, 17.25' wide and approximately 8'-10' thick.

At approximately 10:30 am, employee noticed smoke coming out of the scale house at the Pawelekville pit. Ee attempted to put the fire out with extinguisher and was unable to. EE then called 911 and safety. Falls City fire department arrived fire was extinguished. After further investigation, it appears that it was an electrical fire. No injuries occurred due to the fire.

SHoist fault, believed to be an electrical issue with a sensor but we are trouble shooting to identify and repair.

There was an unplanned roof fall that occurred outby the face area at #8 Break between #4 intersection to #2 Left intersection on #2 Belt on Mill Branch Mains.

employee got stuck in K2 tower freight elevator, non-injury incident

a roof fall occurred (24"" thick x 20' in length x 12' in width) during retreat mining causing the continuous miner to become lodged.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the #1 HG Longwall section between 55 and 56 block in the #1 entry.

Management shut number nine shaft elevator to change motor field wires.

A non injury roof fall has occurred in the 1 right bleeder panel off the 2 NW Submains. The fall was discovered while doing a weekly exam. The fall is approximately 30ft long 18ft wide and 4ft thick. The fall is located at spad#698 in the #5 entry.

Found we had 2 smokers on our Canyon coal seam and 2 smokers on our Anderson coal seam that flared up this morning around 7:15am. We are working on getting them all put out, it is just going to take longer then 30 minutes.

Number 6 shaft elevator had multiple error codes and management began trouble shooting the elevator and discovered water had entered into the ESTOP switch on the bottom landing of elevator.

We have a Coal Smoker on our west end of the Canyon Coal Seam. We will Not have it out in the 30 minutes. We did not have anyone on night shift because of a winter storm, We are getting crews out to get the smokers put out.

Number nine elevator shaft computer showed brake fault on the screen and management elected to take elevator out of service to assess fault.

Contractors accidentally pressed the e-stop and contractors where stuck in the west Alamac for 2 hours before talking to the elevator mechanic. The mechanic told us to try the e-stop which fixed the situation.

The door lock on the alamac elevator was stuck due to a electrical part that failed. This was replaced and the elevator returned to service.

A fire was noticed near the North Narm lay down yard. This area is located in a remote part of the mine so at no time were mine personnel or mine facilities threatened. The fire was extinguished at 2:59AM.

We have a couple of smokers in our Anderson coal seam. We are needing more time to put them out because of where they are located. We have a dozer in the process of getting the smokers put out.

Power was lost at the mine causing the Hanson hoist to stop 1/3 of the way down with an employee inside. When power was restored the employee was hoisted to the surface.

A face ignition occurred on the #1 HG Longwall face at #163 shield.

On 4/1/2024 at 3:55 pm the elevator was determined to have a hydraulic brake system failure caused due to overheating. MSHA was contacted at 4:14 pm. There were no miners on the elevator and the mine was evacuated using the secondary escapeway. Elevator was put back in service on 4/3/2024 at 6:15 pm.

Hazardous level of natural gas was discovered in truck shop 5. No damage, injury or illness was caused by the natural gas.

EE accidently hit start button on car puller. EE's hand was caught between car puller and rope, pinching crushing injury. EE was taken to ER for treatment. EE had surgery 4/19/2024 to repair broken fingers, damaged ligaments, and amputation of tip of finger.

The IP carried the drill hammer from the pickup truck to the support truck. As the IP climbed onto the fourth step EE's foot slipped and started to lose balance. With the hammer's weight, the IP fell forward and dropped the hammer which landed on the IP's fingertip.

Employee was sorting through pile of rocks with muck bucket placed to the side for employees to sort through scrap and usable material. Rocks ranged from 10-60 pounds. An hour after sorting material, employee had complained of a straining sensation coming from the groin area.

Employees were replacing a tail pulley. It dropped into place unexpectedly and the shaft fell onto the tip of the employee's ring finger on their right hand severely mashing it. The fingertip was later amputated at the first joint behind the fingernail, at the ER.

EE removed a cover on a slide reached inside and had a finger struck by a rotary feeder.

A tech. expert on site to advise during mill re-line was injured when EE operated a liner trolley with a liner on the cart. The cart stopped causing the liner to rock and fall. The injured reached to stop it but liner fell on EE's arm breaking forearm bones. Out of an abundance of caution following a conversation with MSHA we are reporting on behalf of the Canadian Company PolyCorp

During company shutdown for repairs and maintenance, employee felt irritation in right eye. After allergy medication, it did not go away so employee went to the ER and found an abrasion on the eye.

The injured was hanging belt structure using a step ladder in 7W Belt Trench. A scoop in an adjacent entry caught a cable running through the trench. The cable pulled contacting the ladder knocking the EE to the ground. EE began missing 5/1/24.

EE was running to turn off a conveyor when EE's knee popped.

Employee was fueling and servicing a rock truck when EE was struck by a fuel hose and knocked to the ground.

As Employee was stepping up onto a 8 inch platform EE pulled a muscle on EE's right calf

Employee was installing 5'foot bolt in drilled hole. As EE was pushing the bolt into the resin pack, EE gave an upward shove and felt sharp pain from their right hip to the middle of the lower back. Employee was walking and did not need any assistance.

EE was working on c3 tail pulley guard with the contractors. EE squatted down to put rubber guarding on the frame. When EE stood halfway up, EE's knee popped and EE dropped back down.

Employee was removing upper pin from the back leg of the headframe. The employee had placed left arm beneath the leg to catch the pin. When the pin came out, the leg struck EE's left forearm pinching it between the leg and the headframe.

The drill crew was tripping out HWT casing onto rod racks. As the casing was sliding down the slide it became wedged between 2 lower 20' sections of casing. The injured worker had to lift it out of the wedge and in the process they hurt their knee while straining.

While changing out belt on the 1st SE, EE was reaching into the diesel scoop bucket to re-attach the belt and asked the operator of the scoop to lower the bucket. Unaware that the foot was under the bucket, EE's foot was pinned to the mine floor resulting in a fracture to the left foot. EE began missing work on 4/30/24.

The employee fell and twisted right ankle when exiting the rail bus man-trip.

Employee fell to ground while exiting loader landing on both feet. Several days later while exiting loader, ladder broke and employee fell to ground landing on buttock. Employee continued to work full duty until 09/13/24. 1st day of lost time is 9/14/24.

While testing grounding systems an arc flash occurred at the disconnect causing a burn to the employees left hand and flash burn to the eyes.

Employee was walking in 9 South Mains, when EE's right foot tripped on the mine floor causing EE to fall against the rib. EE was diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon and fracture to the fifth metatarsal in the right foot.

EE was recovering steel pipe from mine roof, pipe slipped and fell on left foot. Causing facture to small toe with a laceration between small toe and next, requiring four stiches.

employee was prepping a diamond drill rig for a move and in the process of loading the drill rods into the storage rack one rod slid back resulting in pinching EE's right hand between the rib and end of the drill rod resulting in a crush type injury

Lifting a 30lb sample into the floor crusher and felt pain EE's right shoulder. After an appointment with ortho on 5/23/2024, the employee was prescribed physical therapy.

Kneeling under PC3000 to put engine oil filter on and twisted to EE's left resulting a ""pop of the knee. Incident occurred on 4/27/2024 but EE remained on duty at full capacity until being placed off on May 12 and missing EE's first shift on May 13, 2024.

IE was trying to winch the longwall face mesh up out of the way of the roof bolter. IE flagged the roof bolter to stop tramming but the atrs contacted the mesh and spun the boat winch handle. The boat winch's handle contacted IE's right hand which resulted in a fracture.

Employee had dropped the buggy cable that was hung. When employee walked around the corner, the shuttle car operator started the car. The slack that was on the ground reeled up hitting the employee causing employee to fall and hurt right shoulder.

While trying to straighten a bolt that was bent in the roof, employee felt a pain in the shoulder. Employee worked till 5/3/2024.

While lifting the feeder conveyor to lower the leg chain slipped due to improper chaining. Conveyor struck employee in head causing a head laceration and a fractured vertebra in neck. We no longer use chains to lift equipment. We have purchased straps.

When coming off the section to outside the mantrip hit a hole and caused the employee to bounce up into the canopy and back down.

Employee was attempting to split the end off of a Lincoln-lock crib with a pick hammer. EE was swinging the hammer toward self and struck right heel with the pick hammer. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While looking up, debris went into eye. Windy conditions and employee was wearing safety glasses.

Bolt machine operator stated that had lost suction on the roof bolter. EE assumed something was clogging the pre-dump area and attempted to clear any obstructions. In the process of cleaning out the obstruction, two of EE's fingers were smashed causing a laceration to the fingers.

Employee was connecting lifeline to the refuge chamber when the draw head fell and struck employee on EE's right lower leg/ankle, resulting in a fracture to EE's right ankle.

I.E. was taking covers off roof bolter to repair suction line. As they lifted a cover, they felt a pop in their right elbow. I.E. was taken off by a doctor the same day for a strain.

Personal vehicle made contact with contractor light vehicle

Employee had just finished parking the 775G (2023) in the north muster area and was exiting the truck. On EE's way down, EE's right foot got stuck between the fire suppression tank and the bottom step of the stairs. As EE turned around to go down the two rung ladder, EE lost balance due to EE's foot being stuck and fell down approximately four feet to the ground.

Employee was working at the raw coal hopper throughout the day. In that area, 3 welders were working continuously throughout the entire shift. Employee was in the area of the welders throughout the day without wearing sufficient PPE (Welders mask). The next day employee was unable to come to work due to a potential welder flash.

Operator was backing up an incline with bucket raised too high with material, the skid steer tipped over. EE hit with their legs causing cuts on EE's shins. A co-worker helped EE right the machine. EE treated the wounds and took EE to the ER where EE received three stitches in each leg. The employee is expected to return to work next week.

Employee was moving a rock off the ground next to the miner in 9 South Left Mains. EE pinched their left pinky finger between the rock and the rib while moving it. Resulting in a laceration and a fracture.

Employee was at work for 4hrs and 20mins when they started feeling a sensation on their left hand and side. They tried to gather themselves and figure out what was happening. Coworker called ambulance to be safe. Paramedics evaluated employee and didn't find any cause. The emergency room didn't find the cause of the pain. Employee was sent home and given a few days to rest.

Slipped climbimg into machine and fell backwards onto left wrist

Miner climbed off haul truck to the ground. As EE was walking, EE tripped and fell. This resulted in a right wrist fracture.

EE stated that was setting the outside bolt on the 3rd row, when a piece of rock (5""x2""x2.5"") fell and struck EE on the inside of the left knee.

The employee was airing up/checking the pressures of the tires of the water truck. After checking the pressure of one of the tires, the employee went to grab the air chuck to add air to the tire. As EE approached, the tire blew out. The employee was about 4 feet away from the tire, but the air pressure blew EE's safety glasses against EE's eyes and debris into EE's eyes.

FEL Komatsu 500 backed into Ford fuel truck. Fuel truck driver jammed thumb on impact.

Mechanic was working on portable screening plant on inside of screen box. A helper was using a prybar to pry on the screen; the bar slipped hitting the mechanic's head causing a bleeding cut. A clean compress was applied; bleeding stopped. Mechanic was sent to the Emergency Room to get cut cleaned and checked. Mechanic received 4 staples and was off for 2 days to keep clean.

Employee was attempting to place a cable bolt in the bolter chuck when the bent bolt spun/shifted causing employee to sprain left wrist.

Employee was attempting to lift and drag a cable when EE felt pain in low back.

EE was welding - grabbed wrong shield - received arc flash/burn to eyes

Employee was pulling bolter cable when EE felt a strain in shoulder. EE worked until 07/24/24 making it a lost time injury

On 4/23/24, 2 employees were loading a gasoline generator into the bed of a pick up truck. They then traveled to their jobsite. Once at the job site, an EE stated that EE thought EE pulled a muscle in EE's back while lifting the generator. EE was taken to the clinic & released. On 5/7/24 EE returned to the clinic with back pain from the generator lift. EE was issued restrictions.

EE was exiting the loader to use the portable toilet on site when EE's foot got caught on the bottom step causing EE to trip and fall, landing on left shoulder resulting in multiple broken bones.

APPLYING NEW RAILS ON THE CATWALK FOR HAUL TRUCK, RAIL SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING LACERATION TO LEFT HAND

Employee was hitting slug wrench with hammer when the nut came loose the wrench hit EE's finger.

I.E. stated was walking up a steep hill with a cat head over left shoulder and as I.E. was walking up the hill felt a sharp pain shoot down left shoulder and forearm.

Employee was cutting down damaged wire mesh on 2/54 belt when dust/rust fell off the wire and went in behind the employee's safety glasses resulting in a scratch to the left eye.

IE was setting a surveyor's string on HG-16 CM section. IE was pushing the exhaust tubing to the side and felt a pop in EE's neck and shoulder on the right side of EE's body. IE was taken off work on 4-23-2024.

Employee was cutting a piece of corroded angle iron with a spear like point while inside of a chute at the wash plant. The employee tapped on the cut piece of angle iron with a hammer causing the entire 8-foot piece to come loose, falling and puncturing the top of EE's left foot a quarter inch above EE's steel toe boot.

Employee was in the process of knocking the miner boom pin back in on unit #2 on #112 C/M, when a piece of metal came off the pin and struck the employee in the left pinky finger. On 04/25/2024 the employee had the metal taken out of EE's finger at CAMC and was placed off work.

Employee walked into a belt hanger injuring neck and shoulder. Employee was injured on 4/22/2024, but continued to work until 4/29/2024 when the employee sought treatment and was written off work at this time.

Employee was drilling in the #4 right entry when a piece of slate broke loose in front/ beside of the ATRS causing a piece to land beside of employee and fell over contacting employee's right leg resulting in a strained right knee.

Employee was operating a haul truck in the quarry when a bracket broke under the front of the seat. This caused the seat to move up and back causing a sprain to the lower back. The employee did have an existing back issue.

Vacuum Truck was being driven around a corner when the truck tipped over, landing on its passenger side in & against a berm. Resulted in a broken tibia and fibula in left leg.

Employee was in the process of replacing a portable pump in EE's work area & as EE lifted the new pump from vehicle and turn to carry it to install location EE rolled EE's left ankle. After installing the pump pain continued to increase, informed supervisor, seen by site medic, referred to ER, x-rays positive for a fracture.

The employee was walking towards the loader when a piece of slate hit EE in the shoulder/arm area. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was moving rollers when EE injured EE's right hand/fingers. The cause of the incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor.

Employee was rolling up the grease line when EE lost control of the hose, the handle caught EE's hand and caused a strained tendon.

Employee fell from 8ft ladder at truck shop

A safe rescue line attached to the back of an employee standing on the ground got entangled on a handrail of a Bulk truck while pulling through an ammonium nitrate silo. With the line being tangled, it got tight and jerked the employee off their feet and into the ground causing injuries to left shoulder and right bicep.

EE was stacking coal with a 980G loader. As EE backed up EE dropped off a pile of coal that EE missed that was 2 feet tall. EE's seat bottomed out and stubbed EE's lower back.

The E.E. was walking along beside a supply trailer that was sitting in the middle of the supply road. They slipped in the loose rock, causing their left foot to slide under the trailer.

Employee stated while EE was removing the drill steel after drilling a rib bolt, EE's bolt partner applied pressure to the drill head causing the drill to shift, smashing EE's right middle finger between the drill steel coupling. This resulted in a fracture and stitches.

Employee was operating a rock truck when EE hit a bump in the road and said it jarred EE around. The employee went to the Doctor the next day complaining of back pain. X-ray showed bulging disk, waiting on an MRI.

Contractor received an injury while power washing the inside of a railcar. While repositioning self the contractor slipped and accidentally squeezed the trigger on the power washer wand. The wand was aimed just behind the steel toe of EE's boot. The water jet cut through the boot and pierced the skin of the individual.

LOTOTO employee took guards off a pump EE was working on. After removing all required bolts to remove the impeller, EE realized needed to move the pump a bit for the impeller to come out. Employee used their hands & grabbed the pulley belts to turn the pump. In doing so, pulled EE's right thumb thru the pulley resulted in fracture and laceration.

The EE was working in the track entry on discharge line when EE injured left forearm. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor.

Employee was removing a cement bag that was lodged on a conveyor belt and when the bag came loose it caused cement to blow onto employee's face falling in EE's eyes. Causing redness and inflammation to EE's right eye and eyelid.

EE was walking along the saw tracks after adjusting the saw. EE slipped and fell face first, hitting face (brow/nose) on the track.

The EE was in the passenger seat of a haul truck, ridding back to the excavator and the main yard, when the haul truck struck a bump. The EE sustained a contusion on the left side of the buttocks from the seat belt support plastic.

Attempting to loosen a hydraulic fitting and felt something pop in EE's shoulder.

IE was assisting in freeing a bound-up winch rope. When the rope became free it caused the employee to fall to the ground.

While changing a flat tire on pickup truck, employee injured back while lifting the flat tire.

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF LOADER.

Employee was carrying 2 bundles of rope bolt plates from scoop to load on roof bolter. EE tripped on power supply cable for roof bolter causing EE to fall into the walkway of the roof bolter. The plates EE was carrying caught EE's middle finger on left hand between plates and floor of walkway. This resulted in a comminuted displaced fracture to EE's middle finger.

Employee was ascending stairs at load out and knee popped. The employee did not report this until 04/19/2024. When the employee reported this, EE did not want to go to the doctor and was just sore. On Monday 04/22/2024 EE requested to see a doctor and was put on restricted duty.

The employee was operating the roof bolter on #1 West Section in entry #8 right. While, raising EE's drill steel against the roof a piece of rock fell the employee was able to move out the way causing a strain/sprain to the right shoulder. Note: The employee was waiting to see a specialist which occurred on 5/14/24.

The injured was cutting a piece of dust hose. As EE was cutting away from self, the knife slipped and EE cut left hand between the thumb and index finger that was holding the hose in place. EE finished shift, began missing 4/17/24.

Employee was removing cable from roller hanger when EE felt pain in their elbow. The cause of the incident was physical ability. PPE was not a factor, mining systems were not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

Crane was being moved into place; boom moved without warning, hitting EE with a hydraulic splitter. We found later that the shaft on the swing gear broke away from the rotator gear.

Installing roof bolts in the 3Left Cut, Break 12, Inby Spad #102. This was the first cut took out of 3Left, mined straight ahead. While drilling outside hole, in their first row, the corner on the operator's side fell off striking employee,on backside/left shoulder.

the clamps on a 2"" air line failed and the whip check did not properly arrest the hose and it struck a miner in the left ankle causing a broken leg.

While exiting the loader the employee lost grip on the ladder falling 3' to the ground. EE was experiencing pain in leg and went to the hospital to be looked at. EE had a sprain of right knee.

Employee was carrying a crib bag on EE shoulder and, when they went to drop it, it caught on their mine belt twisting EE left knee. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

EE was operating the continuous miner on #1 West Section MMU 001-0. At some point the miner got stuck and the EE hooked a chain a shuttle car and the shuttle car operator tried to pull the continuous miner, and the chain broke. Striking the continuous miner operator on the right side of EE's head near EE's eye causing a laceration and received 40 stitches.

Employees were changing wall liners on 9-ter feeder belt. An employee was using a prybar to remove old liners. As EE was unbolting the first bolt, the two liners on top fell and hit EE's hand. The employee sustained a laceration to the right finger. EE received stitches and was issued restrictions.

Employee was carrying 2 cans of hydraulic oil; employee slipped catching self, causing a strain to the lower back. Note: Employee did not seek medical attention until 04/17/2024.

EE states was in the process of kneeling down on left knee while working on dragline shoe and knee popped. EE reported to on-site clinic with pain and swelling behind knee. EE was seen by orthopedic institute on 5/31, given restrictions which cannot be accommodated. EE will be out of work until further notice.

Employee was bent over adjusting paper bags at granular packer (No lifting involved) on a conveyor belt (18 inch off the ground) and experienced pain in lower back and weakness in legs. Employee received treatment at regional medical facility.

Employee was bolting in the B4 continuous mining section and was struck by a piece of cap-rock on EE's ankle, causing a sprain.

Employee was placing tools away in the tool sled when another employee, operating a scoop, had the bucket under the tool sled, accidentally lifting it, causing the sled to fall and injure the employee's right foot. Employee was diagnosed with a fractured foot. This is being claimed as a Lost Workdays Incident.

Employee slipped while standing on a steel bracket mounted to a stacking conveyor. In the course of the fall, the employee's left leg became stuck between the steel bracket and the stacker itself, which fixed that leg in place as employee continued to fall. The combination of the fall and the stuck leg resulted in a fracture to the tibia and a displacement of the patella.

While monitoring MRS gauges, a piece of rib rock fell and struck employee on leg. Resulted in a fractured fibula, ankle and toe.

While vertically hoisting a mill brow liner, employee did not follow direction and unclipped cable hoist to maneuver liner. Liner moved and pinched finger between another liner.

Muddy wet terrain. Employee went to take a step and slipped.

IE slipped and fell on EE's left shoulder while rock dusting on an overcast area. The incident took place on 4-14-24 and employee continued to work through EE's scheduled workdays. Employee received an MRI where EE suffered a torn tendon in EE's left shoulder on 5-1-24.

Operator was getting down from machine and lost footing on the next to top step and fell to the ground on their side and it tore a muscle in their leg and cracked a rib.

Employee went to shim support legs on conveyor belt #22 rock fell off of conveyor belt Striking the employee in the back of the head causing a 3in laceration all ppe was worn

Employee stated they were carrying a bag of rock dust when they stepped into a rut and they felt a pain in their left knee.

After checking temperatures on #3 D/L EE was walking to maintenance truck, EE stepped on uneven ground & rolled left ankle, felt a pop and fell. EE received treatment at ER and follow up evaluation with orthopedic appt. EE is off work until further notice. EE failed to report incident at the time of injury.

Employee was carrying structure on a belt line, EE turned and felt pain in EE's lower back. The cause of the incident was improper body mechanics. 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 opening the door of office trailer and started stepping down to the landing, when a strong gust of wind slammed up against the door while they held the door knob. They were caught by the wind and thrust out of the door and fell to the landing/ground.

Employee was tramming a scoop. The EE was tramming scoop down entry when employee ran over roof strap causing a laceration on back of right shoulder. The cause of this incident was employee did not walk tram roads before operating scoop. 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.

Tech was working on rain hoist control valve on 785. When coming from under the truck for more tooling their right foot slipped causing strain to lower right back. Tech did not feel any discomfort in back when they slipped so they continued working. Tech woke up with pain in lower right side of back on 4/13/24.

Employee was in EE's first place to bolt that morning. After EE placed the bolt in the hole, EE was straightening the bolt to put it in the pot. EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder.

EE reported discomfort in ankle - no specific event or incident contributed to the onset of pain. Following day, EE was experiencing increased swelling/pain and wasn't feeling well. Went to ER - admitted for severe bacterial infection in ankle assumed to be attributed to something in the water at work. EE was working in wet area at time of report. Still under investigation.

Hurt lower back carrying water pipe through a man door.

The employee attempted to pull a piece of ventilation curtain out of the way. As employee pulled, employee felt a strain in right shoulder.

Using a grinder to remove a bracket and at some point got a piece of steel in their eye.

Employee was carrying a water jack when they felt pain in arm. The cause of this incident was physical ability. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

While cutting an underpass on overtime, the cm operator struck the back of their hand against the shuttle car. X-rays were negative but the employee was placed off work for a contusion. Employee returned to work on 04/16/2024.

While walking towards crew van employee twisted and began to feel back pain. On 4-17-24 the employee was seen by an Orthopedic and prescribed physical therapy.

Employee was checking the plant around #9 belt Heard something turned around to see what the noise was. Tripped and fell hit their head and right shoulder.

Injured was shoveling coal out of tail piece on main line (LW Mains) when EE felt a pain in the lower back.

When loading the truck the employee was operating, a rock landed in the bed shaking the truck injuring the employee.

Ground crew had hooked an old drag rope to a dozer to be pulled out of the dragline pit. As dozer pulled the drag rope at an angle it got closer to ground crew and then suddenly changed predicted path and struck two miners in the lower leg. One miner was given X-Rays the next day and left tibia was broken.

Employee was bolting top and went to remove drill steel from the hole and a piece of draw rock hit EE's left hand.

Contractor was riding in mantrip. EE got up on knees to adjust SCSR and to put coat on and grabbed side of mantrip. Mantrip was pulling out and smashed EE's hand between the mantrip and rib on the corner.

Employee walking downstairs at the thickener underflows and tripped twisting their ankle.

EE went upstairs to get parts. On the way back down EE remembers feeling like they were going to fall. EE remembers being on the floor, trying to get up. EE reported incident, worked rest of the shift. The next day they asked to see doctor. EE also reported having blood pressure over the past week. Seen at clinic diagnosed with sprain left knee and ankle. Restricted duty.

Employee slicing cardboard borehole casing when knife slipped and cut left wrist.

In the Sugar Run Supply Yard an EE was lifting up on a draw bar to unhook it from an equipment dolly, when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder. EE worked until 4/15/24 when EE began missing.

Clear, dry, noise from the forklift and semi trucks. Transverse fracture on middle finger right hand.

While employee was moving from the top of one rail car to the other, mis stepped and fell between cars, approx. 3ft. pulled self back up onto the railcar. continued on with work for remainder of shift. Reported to manager in morning.

A loader operator was loading waste in the pit, when the bucket contacted a hard toe in the dig face that jarred the loader and the operator's back. The operator was taken to the hospital for evaluation and was diagnosed with trauma to their lumbar region.

Employee was loading straps on the miner when they stepped in a hole, causing a sprain to right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was straightening supplies on the idle bolter just inby the last open. While bending over a rock fell hitting the employee in the head and neck area, causing a strain to the neck. Started missing work on 4/9/2024.

Injured employee was performing maintenance on the longwall shearer when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck EE's left leg resulting in a fracture.

While employee was operating the 988H loader, EE passed under the #2 belt and drove thru a large pothole.

EE was changing a tire on an outby scoop using the hoist winch on the back of EE's service ride when the winch rope broke. The scoop tire sat down on EE's right ankle causing a fracture. EE started missing work on 4/9/2024.

IE was pushing a ram car up a hill with a tractor when EE got on the bumper of the car. When the tractor fell from the bumper, EE bounced into the canopy straining their back.

Retrieving a tool from truck bed. 5"" drill bit slipped out of hand landed on left foot just above steel toe tip of boots.

Worker was transferring an oxygen cylinder from one service truck to another. When lifting on the cylinder, EE felt pain in EE's back. A muscle was strained on the right side of EE's back.

Employee was carrying out routine maintenance on the dryer drum drive belts. While changing the 2nd belt, the belt backlashed & pulled right hand causing a cut on pinky & ring finger

Employee was lifting pneumatic vibrator up to install on ore bin. Employee lost EE's grip and the vibrator started slipping towards the ground, EE caught it and doing so EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder.

Boulder hit dove tail of haul truck employee was driving (rough load)

Crew was going thru airlock when door closed back toward ride, when employee kicked door & broke foot while door was closing.

Employee was sealing a stopping when employee's hand came in contact with a roof strap

Employee was operating the right-side roof bolter on #1 West Section in the #7 right entry. While, inserting drill steel in the pot to install extra bolts a piece, of rock fell measuring approximately 20''x 12''x 5 inches thick striking the employee left hand causing a fracture to the base of 4th distal phalanx.

Employee was operating a road grader and noticed the transmission was not working correctly. Operator was inspecting for leaks, when they opened the engine compartment door the transmission fluid cap popped off causing them to be splashed with oil which got in their eyes.

EE was operating a Komatsu D275 Bulldozer. As EE dismounted the dozer, EE felt a pull in their lower back. EE experienced pain down leg past EE's knee. EE immediately reported this to the supervisor. The next morning upon coming to work, EE requested to see a doctor because of lower back pain. Diagnosis: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter.

Employee tripped over a tray made of boards and hit EE's right shoulder on the supply trailer. Employee started missing work on 04/22/2024.

The EE stated: while driving a 4 man diesel EE ran upon a small gob pile, while backing up off the pile, the steering wheel spun around striking EE's left wrist

Employee was making up a bolt for a red hat. When EE went to hand the bolt to the red hat, EE placed hand on the top of the fan and a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on top of the left hand. EE continued to work until 4/26/24.

The miner crew was mining crosscut 3 to 2. The back bumper of the miner was positioned near the inby corner of the crosscut. As the employee reached for the lever to lower the ATRS jack, the rib rolled off the corner and a rock struck employee's left forearm, pinching it between the miner frame and the rock.

Miner was working in a bent over / crouched position when miner felt the pain and continued to work throughout the day in that position and not report it to supervisor.

Continuous Miner operator had just began to load in the face of #9 when a rock fell off the continuous miner striking the EE in the right leg resulting in fractures to the right fibula. Lost workdays were a result of this injury.

IE was completing a pre-op on a tractor when the dust hose that was attached to the rock duster blew off. The hose knocked the employee down and landed on EE's shoulder.

Employee was putting drill steel on drill up on mask. EE slipped and drill steel rolled over on EE's leg and pinched it on the mask of the drill.

Belt mechanic was climbing in the bed of the F650 service truck when they felt their left knee pop. The belt mechanic continued to work, first day missed 12/02/2024.

Roof bolter was reaching for the steels, when a rock slid down the steels smashing index finger between the rock and drill pot. Resulting in an open fracture. Worked shift on 4/5/2024, taken off work on 4/8/2024.

The injured employee was observing / assisting another employee with removing a stuck piece of material from a chute. The employee dropped the pry bar onto the injured employee's left hand.

Employee suffered a compound fracture to the right forearm in the H4 section. They were cleaning up the coal pile when employee was injured by a piece of mining equipment. The exact location and cause of injury is still under investigation.

Employee was beating a bearing off the shaft on the dryer with a sledge hammer while prying with a bar. While beating the bearing a piece of metal went into EE's eye.

The electrician was in the process of resetting the feeder breaker and a phase-to-phase event occurred within the circuit breaker and the employee was close to the power center resulting in a flash burn to the right arm.

Employee was doing patch welds on hopper, next morning (4/4/24) reported EE had received arc flash to both eyes.

IE was changing a cutter torque shaft when EE dropped the cover to the torque shaft and struck EE's left thumb.

Employee was bolting and used the incorrect lever causing their left thumb to become caught between the drill guide. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The employee was in the process of resetting the feeder breaker and a phase-to-phase event occurred within the circuit breaker resulting in burns to the employees' hands/arms and left leg.

Miner was operating a haul truck and bringing sand to the underground mine. The haul truck struck the side rib of the decline shaft. The miner suffered rib fractures as a result of the impact.

Employee was unloading an electric motor and motor flipped from pallet and struck their leg.

Employee EE Reported to Clinic on 04/02/2024 that they stepped into a hole and started having lower leg pain. EE was given first aid and OTC medication for pain and returned to work. Next day EE was referred to Co Care due to still having pain. Restrictions were given that could not be accommodated and EE is off work until further notice.

Employee felt pain after driving over pothole.

Employee was attempting to change a vent tube. The EE was changing a vent tube out when a small rock came loose from the top and struck them on top of the head. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics / positioning. 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.

EE was bolting on a twin boom bolter in 9 North Mains. The bolter lost suction, so EE began checking the machine. EE noticed a piece of rock or coal stuck in the pre-dump door. EE cleared the material with right hand, and when EE did the door closed on EE's thumb and opened back up. EE began missing 4/3/24.

Employee pulled on an 8' bolt that broke at its stamp. This motion caused them to stumble backward and roll their left ankle.

When making the first turn in Unit 4, entry #11 @ 9+60, employee was struck by a rock that fell from between bolts.

IE was loading high voltage cable into a tub when EE tripped with the cable. The IE strained EE's back when EE fell.

Operator was using a 6' pry bar to free 5"" steel balls inside of discharge kibble bin. While attempting to the pry under the 5"" steel balls, the balls broke free and forced the pry bar to move in the direction of the EE's side of the right face striking EE on that side of the face.

IE was installing a crib block between the cowl arm of the shearer and the drum when the crib block was knocked up and struck the IE in the jaw.

Employee was closing the hood of the service truck. When they closed the hood of the truck, they noticed a pain in their right upper pectoral area.

Climbing out of bottom deck after changing screen. While holding on lowering self out, went to stand up, foot slipped went into screen, falling forward hitting chest area.

While assisting the mechanics to replace an electric motor base, the employee injured right index finger.

Employee was opening the main gate to the Butler Mine and injured right hand (two fingers). When the employee went to pick up the gate and move it aside and place the gate post in the holder, that gate slipped out of employee's hand and two fingers were pinched/injured.

While shoveling around the feeder, EE felt pain in right shoulder. EE worked EE's regular job until 7/1/24.

Employee was cleaning out the #5 Mill feed bin with a push bar to clean the material that had plugged up inside the tank. When the employee pulled to remove the push bar employee's left index finger became caught between the push bar and a guard rail.

While setting a timber, the employee climbed on a piece of coal to cap off the timer and fell on their side and then was struck by the timber. After evaluation and treatment they continued to work until April 15th.

Employee was struck with a piece of draw rock on the right forearm, the rock was approx. 2 inches thick, 6 inches wide and 18 inches long.

Mechanic was standing by service truck with back to machine when Bed Rock mechanic moved excavator and pinned 1st mechanic against service truck with the bucket.

Employee stated EE had to drive on rough roads and was sore as a result of it. Later diagnosed on 5/1/24 put on restricted duty and is still being evaluated.

Employee was manually rotating piece of machinery when shoulder strain occurred.

Employee was operating a scoop and said hit a hole and jarred EE, causing pain in EE's lower back. Didn't tell the foreman until the end of shift. Worked the shift without saying anything to the foreman and never returned to work.

Right foreman came in contact with conveyor causing laceration requiring sutures.

The employee was working on the bucket of a skid steer and while prying on the handles, the spry bar came loose causing the employee to lose balance and fall back. When the employee fell back EE caught self / fell on EE's ankle. The employee claims there were two pops and instant swelling.

cloudy day EE was in the 170 box car working on a gearbox, the are was clean off debris and was well lite. EE turned to get/look at another component when the gearbox fell striking right above EE's steal toe boot on EE's left foot.

Ee was preparing to replace a tire on a haul truck and was pulling the adaptor on a hydraulic jack. Ee pushed the adaptor up with left hand and felt a pop in left shoulder/upper arm. Ee was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a strain and referred for an MRI. Released with restrictions site can accommodate.

EE was cleaning a scraper tire fender. EE thinks that is when the left knee was injured. EE had a limp at the end of shift.

Employee was installing a 988 torque and was standing on the mounts for the Transmission installing the mount bolts when EE slipped and fell on EE's Stomach. NOTE: Employee didn't have time missed until 7/8/2024. EE had surgery on 7/8/2024 to repair a hernia.

Employee walked to the rear of the haul truck to check lights for the pre-trip inspection. EE twisted ankle on the berm behind the truck. Upon examination, EE has edema and bruising in the heel. Employee placed in a CAM boot, modified duty until MRI is taken.

Walking down stairs, foot caught on stairs, left knee buckled under. Possible meniscus issue. 1st Dr. appt 05/07/2024. Will have MRI scheduled. Placed on restrictions as of 05/07/2024.

EE was walking under conveyor, EE hit hard hat on the bottom of the conveyor. It knocked EE's hard hat off. After bending down to pick up hard hat EE hit head on way back up.

Employee hit knee on ""C"" clamp while being freed from material spillage. Employee also hit head on plant.

EE was running fuel and water to drill 569. EE was pulling pump out of water trailer when EE fell backwards and hit the ground. Slipped and fell off water trailer. Hurt right shoulder.

Employee was climbing up ladder outside screen #5 to check bin for fullness with headlamp, when climbing down ladder, employee felt sharp pan in left shoulder. Ambulance was called at 9 pm and was taken to emergency room to be evaluated.

Employee was exiting a 3ft.trench where 24 inch pipe was being installed. As EE was walking up the trench, EE's left knee give away. EE continued to work until 5:00pm. When EE returned home, later that evening, EE's knee started to swell and become painful.

Employee was accessing a secondary crusher platform to inspect a crusher when a rock fell from an overhead conveyor striking the employee in the back of the head.

Employee was coming off scaffolding and missed bottom 2nd step and twisted wrist. Employee checked wrist, moved it around and it felt okay. Employee mentioned root cause was missed step.

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DRAG SYSTEM K446. EE WAS PULLING OUT THE CHAIN THAT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE SPROCKET. WHILE SETTING DOWN THE CHAIN, EE'S FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND THE BOTTOM LINK.

A Rock hit a metal guard and the metal guard hit the employee.

On April 22nd, employee reported pain to knee and refused treatment. In July, employee reported to supervisor that knee was still hurting. During appointments in July and August, no work restrictions were prescribed. In September MRI diagnosed the employee with a torn meniscus and surgery was scheduled for October 9. Employee had no work restrictions until date of surgery.

While fabricating starter sheets, employee's arm was feeling fatigued from pulling hangar bars, so started using the other arm, pulling across their mid-section. When rotating for another bar, felt a pop and sharp pain in lower back. Taken to ER, off work until seen by PCP.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE WASTE OIL TANK TO THE SERVICE TRUCK. EE SLIPPED AND FELL AND TRIED TO CATCH SELF. WHEN EE TRIED TO CATCH SELF, EE TORE THEIR BICEP.

Miner pinched abdomen between a conveyor and a support board while repairing clips on the conveyor.

Dryer trunnion guard rails had been taken down in order to replace unit. Maintenance technician was finishing up the job greasing unit and as EE turned and walked away, EE tripped and fell 8-10 feet from a platform, fracturing EE's left wrist and having a contusion over EE's left eye. Taken to area hospital where EE was treated and released same day.

Employee was walking on loadout barge when employee's right foot tripped on an aluminum electrical cable guard on the deck. Spraining right knee.

On 4/16, a loader operator was working all day on the loader. EE indicated that EE did not want to be on the loader the next day due to the seat hurting EE's back. On 5/3 EE returned to the clinic and was issued restrictions.

A piece of falling equipment caused an employee to swiftly move out of the way. As the employee started to run, EE stepped on an uneven ground surface and fell. The initial x-rays reveal a fracture to the left heel.

Employee working on 4160v contactor, repulling k2 motor leads to ID fan, while getting ready to pull in new cable employee came in contact with live buss.

Employee was helping load a shot and while walking in the area the employee tripped over an emulsion hose. Employee landed on knees and sustained a scrape to one of them.

The employee was utilizing a torque multiplier tool to remove a tie rod form a hydraulic rock breaker and while releasing tension on the multiplier the ratchet that EE was using broke a tooth, skipped and quickly spun around and caught the employee's hand and caused a laceration.

Employee was attempting to open a butterfly valve on a product line. The employee forced the valve to open and when it broke free EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder and some discomfort in EE's right shoulder blade and index finger. Employee was treated by an occupational clinic and place under restricted duty.

EE was on the ground cleaning spillage from the overland conveyor transfer chute when EE stepped on a loose rock and twisted ankle. Diagnosed as a sprained ankle.

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A PART ON THE SHELF IN THE WAREHOUSE. THE EMPLOYEE LOST GRIP AND THE PART FELL BACK ON THE EMPLOYEE'S CHEST CAUSING A CHEST CONTUSION OF THE RIGHT BREAST.

On 4/10/2024 an employee reported they had slipped on steps going to the barge loadout. They continued to work regular until 4/16/2024 when they requested to be seen by a doctor due to pain in right knee. Employee was put on restricted duties at this time.

Miner was walking to work location slipped and fell same level and landed on their left side.

employee was bagging gravel in 100 lb. bags and stacking them on a pallet

Injured worker was driving down into the mine shaft and the brakes went out in the truck EE was driving. EE hit a wall to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of EE and the truck flipped upside down.

The injured was struck by a small piece of metal that broke off a bit lug as the miner operator was installing bit inserts into the lug. The small piece of metal struck EE's stomach area, causing a small puncture wound. The injured was positioned approximately 10-15 feet away the miner

Employee was dismounting a track dozer and tripped forward and felt the knee pop and was taken to Hospital in Ely, NV. Xray performed with negative findings and released to full duty with. Followed up with Ortho and MRI was completed on 04/23/2024. MRI results read on 04/24/2024 with the ACL and meniscus was damaged. Released to restricted duty on.

Employee fell from step ladder striking head and back.

EE was walking down a 22.4 degree slope and slipped on loose material and fell to same level.

EE was walking and their foot got stuck in the mud. They tripped and fell forward, landing on both knees and hands. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a strained knee, and released with restrictions site can accommodate.

The employee was moving oil drums and noticed a bulge starting (At this time EE didn't inform the mine operator) After 13 days EE went to a doctor where EE was diagnosed with a hernia that needed surgery. The mine operator was informed about the need for surgery on 05/13/2024.

An ironworker was working on a door frame for the pre-heat. EE lifted a 6 foot long section of 5 inch channel iron that weighs 54 pounds. The employee felt a pain in EE's abdomen and was found to have an umbilical hernia.

WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP, TRACTOR WENT OVER THE DITCH, CAUSED THE TRACTOR TO LUNGE BACKWARDS AND PINNED EMPLOYEE BETWEEN THE SEAT OF TRACTOR AND A 10"" DISCHARGE WATER LINE.

Suspended load of kiln feed pipe slipped in strap and came in contact with employee's shoulder

Employee was walking an air course and stepped in a hole and twisted the right knee. Employee was seen by a doctor when the knee did not seem to get any better. An MRI on 4/18/24 showed a tear to the meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 4/26/24.

Employee was working at Crusher, pinched foot

Maintenance technicians were tasked with a partial rebuild of the slurry booster pump. Following the repair, Technician A was spinning the impeller sheave to place the impeller into position. Technician B grabbed the belts to help aid the rotation when EE's hand slipped causing the ring and middle fingers on the left hand to become pinched between the motor sheave and the belts.

Employee was rigging down the crane, and picked up one of the outrigger pads and rolled it to the back of the crane storage box. When employee went to lift it up into its storage place, employee felt a pull in the right bicep muscle.

The employee drilling knock-outs into an electrical panel The employee change out the dies to the knockout tool hit with an arc flash. knocked from EE's ladder that EE was standing on. EE walk to the safety trailer where EE received first aid treatment until the paramedics arrived and took EE to the hospital for treatment of EE's burns. Employee not know power on

A technician was pulling a final driver cover. As the technican was raising the hoist to remove slack from rigging material, the hoist continued to raise causing the lifting link/bolt to break out of the cover. The lifting rigging struck the employee in the wrist resulting in a laceration and contustion.

EE was charging #15 ball mill. An employee was near the ball chute on the Fine Ore feeder when a ball popped out of the chute hitting the employee on the right shoulder. EE was evaluated. On 4/30/24, EE was issued restrictions.

Employee jammed right thumb while catching sample from press feed.

Employee stepped over a 4 inch pipe. Employee's right foot went down and rolled. Causing pain to right ankle.

A haul truck operator felt neck/back discomfort when a transport bus hit a pothole on a haul road. Onsite EMT assessed them, then referred for off-site care. Diagnosis: neck joint/ligament sprain, lower back muscle/fascia/tendon strain. Work restrictions given.

Employee felt neck pain after shovel dipper hit haul truck

Employee strained left side trapezius while advancing carousel on Fletcher bolter.

Employee was servicing a loader. While working on the work platform of the loader, Employee mis-stepped and employee's foot left the platform and stepped down onto the top rung of the ladder, causing employee to lose balance falling 70"" down onto a concrete floor. The employee landed on employee's feet, however sustained injuries to left foot and hip.

While moving pallets a fork came off the forklift. While trying to put the fork back on the EE got their ring finger (right hand) pinched between the fork and the mast.

EE was replacing drive chain on bucket elevator. As EE was attempting to pull chain together to pin, EE's hand slipped and caused EE to hit bottom of guard causing a small laceration on left hand ring finger second knuckle. Requiring 5 stitches.

In the process of working in the splitter area due to the inclement weather conditions the area was a little muddy, causing the IP's boot to become stuck in the mud. IP lost balance and fell to the ground.

Employee complains of pain to right wrist after changing air filters on #4GT.

Employee was attempting to loosen a 7/8 inch nut that was securing the fan motor at waist level. Employee pulled on a 24 inch adjustable wrench and felt a sharp pain in groin area.

Employee suffered a neck strain requiring 3 days of restricted duty when the rear bumper of the employee's front end loader struck the ground while reversing. This was due to the employee operating in an unauthorized area next to a ramp in a manner in which the employee could not control the loader.

The employee walked to the back of screen 1, middle section, to shovel material off the deck. As EE walked to the middle section, EE's left shoulder made contact with the screen while it was operating.

Employee was pressing a sleeve out of crusher with a port a power. After pressing it out, employee began disassembling port a power. During this time the steel cross bar that was holding the port a power fell and struck EE's finger.

The miner was working to repair a piece of metal by beating it flat with a hammer. While striking the metal, the hammer missed its target and the miner's right index finger was struck by the hammer. The miner was wearing gloves and all other required PPE at the time. The strike made a laceration in the finger that required 5 stitches at the local emergency room.

EE was working on replacing screens on the scrubber screen. The top deck oversize grizzly panel was removed and set on the inspection bench. While pulling the screen panel out, the screen caught the grizzly panel which then fell on the mechanics left foot.

Employee was in a scissor lift with another employee torquing liner bolts with an impact torch wrench when employee felt discomfort in left shoulder.

Loss of traction while descending the steps of the shovel.

Employee's right finger was pinched between a come along and a metal plate causing a break to occur requiring a splint and restrictions.

Employee was using a cutting torch, cutting 4 inch square tubing when the flame of the cutting torch penetrated through employee's left welding glove.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM WATER TRUCK TO WATER TANK TO TURN WATER VALVE ON, SAW THAT THE ROPE TO TURN VALVE ON WAS BROKEN, EMPLOYEE WENT TO FIX IT AND STEPPED BETWEEN ROCKS AND TWISTED ANKLE. RESULTING IN FRACTURE TO FIBULA.

Employee was working to remove broken studs out of a steel ring using a 4 foot pipe wrench. While performing the work, the pipe wrench handle broke striking the employee in the face around the right eye.

Employee was checking a battery to a welder while standing on the back step of a Mechanic Truck. When EE leaned the step moved because the pin was not in place to secure it causing EE to fall landing on right side. Seen in ER 4/23/24 no restrictions. Seen again 4/26/24 placed on restrictions.

Employee hit knee walking out of pump station

Individuals left forearm was struck while bolting by a piece of rock which fell from the roof. Resulted in a laceration which required 8 stitches.

EE was attempting to put an insulator on an anode which was about 4"" off the ground. As the EE went to hammer the insulator it caused the opposite side of the steer horn to come off the strongback. This resulted in the employee's hand being pinched between the strongback hook and the steer horn. EE was seen at ER and GHR clinic and was released back to work with restrictions.

An employee was changing out a bad motor on the 8 X 24 screen at the wash plant. EE removed the mounting bolts and then was using a prybar on the base of the motor to rotate it clockwise. While prying in an upward motion from the base of the motor the prybar slipped and EE's momentum caused EE's right hand to strike the electrical box on the side of the motor.

Employee was working on changing screens and splicing a conveyor belt at a wash plant, while operating a drill the employee felt a discomfort in their stomach. This led to employee seeking medical attention and was diagnosed with an abdominal hernia.

Injured was attempting to close the rear engine door on skid steer when they smashed a finger in the door, causing a fracture to the tip of the finger.

The employee was while performing Maintenace, stepped down and EE's knee gave out.

Employee had just drilled a hole in the top. When the drill steels were being lowered the starter steel stayed in the roof. Employee noticed the insert was missing on the pusher steel and placed the left hand over the suction so their partner could hear them ask for advice. That is when the steel fell from the top and struck the middle finger.

Employee hit pothole in haul truck

The employee was lifting a steel cover plate from the floor of the crusher feeder.

A loader operator was loading haul trucks, when their bucket contacted a hard toe causing the machine to shake. This in turn caused discomfort in the operator's lower back.

Employee got hit in the back of the hard hat by chain.

Employee was swinging a sledgehammer and felt a pop in shoulder

Haul Truck 43 was being loaded on the left side of Shovel 2 and had two or three dippers already loaded in the haul truck. Shovel 2 was going to load another dipper full when the operator swung left and made contact with the left corner of the dovetail causing haul truck 43 to pick up and move three to four feet, jarring the haul truck operator inside the cab.

Employee fell from ladder trying to dismount haul truck.

Employee caught hand in sheave & belt on cleaner PM

Employee was holding onto a combination wrench while another employee used an impact wrench to tighten bolts on an 18"" valve. While tightening the bolts, the combination wrench unexpectedly moved causing EE's right index finger to become wedge between the wrench and valve flange, resulting in lacerations.

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SOMETHING OFF OF THE CAGE WHEN EE TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

Employee was attempting to manipulate hydraulic lines for the Loesch roller lift cylinder in the number one position when EE felt a pain in left testicle. The physical constraints of the location and relationship of the hydraulic lines to the cylinder required EE to be in an awkward position.

Employee was dismounting truck & slipped on the last step.

Employee was working on changing a screen deck panel that had a hole as they were hammering in the new panel, they smashed their left thumb between the hammer and angle iron causing a laceration employee was taken to First aid and seen By EMT and the nurse was called out employee, was sent to have imaging done on the thumb.

EE and EE's partner were trying to push a new troughing idler into position on the 215 Belt Conveyor when EE tweaked lower back. EE informed the supervisor and no first aid was requested. Because of ongoing back pain EE was sent to the doctor on 4/19/24. Diagnosis: low back pain. Work status: Restricted Duty. Limit bending, pushing, pulling, lifting to 15lbs or less.

HT221 Operator had unknown debris blown into their eye from the AC vent.

IE was assisting cutting all thread, the all thread was in a cardboard case, the cardboard case broke allowing the all thread to cantilever up striking the employee in the right wrist requiring 3 sutures.

Employee was on the Sentinel Haul Road, got out of EE's haul truck to remove a small tree that was in the roadway. EE was on unlevel surface, did not test the weight of the tree and did not use safe lifting procedures. Later in the week, employee began to feel pain in EE's abdomen and reported the incident on 4/19/2024.

EE was fueling a generator in the parking lot at the Tailings shop. EE was removing a hose from the generator. The generator door swung shut and struck the EE in the left ring finger. EE sustained a fracture to the left 4th finger. Issued restrictions.

Employee was replacing the grizzly bars at 1448 when a rock fell from the apron feeder striking right hand.

Employee stepped off a railcar ladder next to the rail switch. The employee stepped onto the rail switch linkage and twisted their right ankle. The following day, the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duties.

The employee had been working from a single high scaffolding platform. EE was coming down off of the scaffolding by way of an attached ladder. As EE stepped off the ladder onto the walkway below, EE rolled left ankle. This resulted in a closed fracture of the employee's left ankle.

Employee twisted knee getting out of equipment, was brought to local hospital and released to light duty and is currently scanning mine paperwork.

Employee cut/broke finger on HFC-1 jack

Employee was harvesting cathodes in the tank house and had a dropped sheet inside of the cell. While trying to fish the sheet out with a handled hook, EE pulled to lift the sheet and it snagged on the side and dropped off the hook and felt a pull in EE's back and radiating down left leg. Employee was given restrictions of 5 lb lifting, no stairs, no squatting.

Chute got backed up, hit with sledge hammer four times and hurt right shoulder. Unspecified sprain of right shoulder joint.

Employee irritated an old back injury after hitting pothole on haul roads

The employee was climbing a ladder to begin welding. The ladder was erected on a sloped surface with uneven legs. Once EE reached the 4th step, the ladder fell sideways causing EE to fall to the concrete below. The employee sustained a few abrasions and contusions to lower back and rib area. EE missed zero days of work but is still on physical restrictions.

Rim side ring was heavier than employee anticipated.

Employee was cleaning around pulper pit. The steel floor covering the pit Flexed and slipped off of the support causing the employee to fall. EE caught self with both arms. Resulting in shoulder injury. Procedure took place on 11/07/2024 resulting in restricted duty but the restricted duty began on 11/11/2024

The operator was climbing down a ladder on a 980XE CAT loader. Operator misjudged the last step and fell backwards to the ground approximately 3'. Operator sustained a left wrist fracture.

EE got right wrist pinched between the Vermeer and conveyor.

Employee was shoveling material into a bucket and strained lower back

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING METAL SHAVINGS FROM ONE ROOM TO ANOTHER ROOM WHEN THE SHAVINGS HUNGUP CAUSING THEM TO CUT THEIR RIGHT-HAND INDEX FINGER NEEDING FIVE STITCHES.

Employee was filling up haul trucks and had to walk over a separations berm. As they were walking over the berm they slipped and caught themself before hitting the ground and stained their shoulder

Employee's foot slipped when EE was entering EE's pick up truck and twisted an ankle. EE is currently on restricted duty

Employee tripped in parking lot and hurt their wrist

Employee claimed that employee kneeled on a rock while employee was washing out and injured the knee.

On 4/10 EE was removing a sump pump from 010 pan conveyor area. EE placed it on a stable surface to remove the coupling from the discharge line. While pushing a 4-ft pipe wrench to loosen the coupling EE felt a pop and some pain in EE's lower left rib cage. EE reported this to EE's supervisor. On 4/12 EE requested to see a doctor. Diagnosis: rib cage intercostal muscle strain.

While performing repairs on screens, maintenance employee cut themselves with a utility knife sustaining a thigh laceration. Emergency personnel dispatched to facility where the employee was transported via ambulance for further medical treatment. Employee received sutures and was discharged later that day.

Employee was using a jackhammer to break up hardened material. While operating the jackhammer the bit slipped off a large chunk being broken at the time and penetrated the employees work boot just behind the steel toe causing the bit to hit the employee's toe. Employee was placed on modified duty.

Stepped off forklift and slipped. Used right arm to keep them from falling. Diagnostic through Ortho (X-ray). Possible rotator cuff issues. Put on restrictions from Dr. visit 04/19/2024.

Employee was using a drill to put screws in a wooden deck while laying on their back under the deck and applied too much pressure while pushing the drill. The employee overextended the tendon in their finger causing a strain.

Initially treated as a first-aid injury on 4/9/24 operator attempted to walk down a steep undeveloped slope, when EE lost EE's footing falling to the ground. On 4/11/24 employee requested medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with an abrasion to the left forearm and contusion of unspecified front wall of thorax.

While employee was washing at the 2-3 transfer point the pressure from the hose was too much. EE let go of the hose went to run away to avoid getting hit, causing EE to slip and fall.

While pulling on a piece of replacement rubber belt, the employee's foot was struck by the wooden piece connected to the rubber. The wood hit their foot, bruising it and caused them to step backwards awkwardly. Self-care was advised by care coordinator, but symptoms didn't resolve. On 4/19/24, employee was taken for additional treatment and received work restrictions.

Employee slipped while exiting a commuter bus

The employee was tightening the flip on the Finish Mill 3 transport line when the tool EE was using slipped out of the knuckle of the flip causing EE's left finger to get pinched between the tool and transport line.

Two bolter operators had finished bolting the mine roof, backed the roof bolter up and started to hang a section of exhaust tubing. A large piece of rock fell out from the rib striking one employee on the leg causing a deep tissue contusion. IE was unable to return to EE's normal work duties. EE was placed on restricted duty restrictions due to weight bearing on the calf muscle.

Walking toward service truck; rock rolled underneath foot; tripped, fell onto hand dislocating right pinky finger.

Employee was closing a conex door when a gust of wind blew, causing the door to strike EE's ankle and knock EE down. This resulted in fractures to the top of EE's left foot.

EE was going to sit in haul truck and misjudged the distance to the seat and fell, hitting their side against the seat. EE was seen at Health, diagnosed with a fractured rib, and put on restrictions site can accommodate.

Ee driving truck when hit a bump/pothole, causing the visor to fall and strike ee's head/neck. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with strain, released to full duty. On follow-up on 4/17, ee was put on restricted duty that site could accommodate, making this reportable for restrictions.

Employee pinched finger while aligning motor

The employee picked up a strong back for a raw mill door (approx. 110 lbs.) off of the ground to place it onto a pallet and felt a pain in their left shoulder. The employee sustained a sprained shoulder.

On April 5, 2024 at approximately 2:15PM the tank 7 agitator shaft was being moved into position to be installed when one of the wheels on the dollies used to move the shaft caught a weld point on the floor, spinning the dolly, causing the shaft to roll off of the cart and onto the top of the employee's right foot. Resulting in a fractured foot.

Employee cut palm of hand on pinion gear

Mechanic was completing housekeeping in maintenance shop. During the clean up under work bench, the employee had two magnet bars that connected pinching EE's right thumb. The employee received medical treatment.

Employee was removing a conveyor gearbox when the pipe wrench EE was using slipped causing EE to strike EE's left knee and smash EE's right thumb.

EE stepped in containment pond with lime/water mix, causing a skin irritation to EE's ankle on 03/29/24 9:00pm. Miner first aid of flushing ankle/apply antibacterial cream. When offered additional medical attention, refused and would selfcare. EE called 4/4/24 12:00pm complaining about foot pain. Took EE to dr who thought potential infection, prescribed antibiotics and pain meds.

Miner was changing a saw blade and a gust of wind blew the blade guard door shut striking the miners left middle finger resulting in a small laceration to the left middle finger.

IW was hosing under equipment and when IW stepped back to turn, twisted left knee.

WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP, THE TRACTOR WENT OVER THE DITCH CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO LUNGE BACKWARDS AND PINNED EMPLOYEES BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND 10"" DISCHARGE PIPE

The employee spent the day doing various maintenance jobs welding and grinding. EE experienced eye irritation and thought it was due to smoke or dust. Late in the evening, EE went to the ER and had a small piece of steel removed from EE's eye. EE reported the injury to EE's supervisor on 4/8, the supervisor forwarded it to the safety department on 4/18.

EE was stepping down from the fuel truck. While extending EE's foot down to the ground, EE was holding onto the handles when EE felt a large stretch, followed by radiating pain throughout the right side of torso. EE was sent to urgent care, diagnosed with a chest wall strain, given prescription naproxen and returned to work with physical restrictions for 8 days

The roof of the MCC Room was leaking. Rainwater made contact with the main breaker causing the breaker to trip shutting down the plant. EE strained back while attempting to tarp the roof. First aid measures did not provide relief. Later in the week, ee received medical treatment from a workers compensation panel provider.

While attempting to remove a screw conveyor coupler, via striking, employee suffered a lumbar strain.

Employee was working in raw mill duct with vac tube. EE was on hands and knees and turned around inside the duct which caused retractable lifeline cable wrapped around ankle. When EE crawled forward caused EE to fall forward impacting one rib on left side from raised metal lip around door entry. Hairline fracture diagnosis.

Employee finger was pinched between cylinder and saddle causing a cut.

EE felt left shoulder pop out while operating a rock truck. EE's left arm was on the steering wheel and EE hit a bump in the haul road.

Operator was attempting to close A7 lowers valve to fill tank with liquor for storage. In the process on doing so, the weld broke on bushing of valve free spinning beater contacting worker on right hand cutting their index finger through the glove.

Employee works at a limestone quarry in Jarrell Texas. EE was doing regular duties when EE injured lower back.

The generator overheated so the employee released the pressure then as EE took off the radiator cap the antifreeze spewed up causing burns to EE's face, neck, right shoulder and right arm.

Employee twisted and popped their right knee as they were boarding van

Employee was mixing chemicals in the SX Lab, when they got (ammonium biflouride) granules in their right eye. Employee was wearing their safety goggles at the time of incident.

Employees were working on a bearing on a belt scale and noticed a fish had come up through the plant and one of the employees went over to move it. When EE picked the fish up, one of the barbs stabbed EE's hand and when EE went to throw it, the barb broke off and got stuck in EE's hand.

Grinder angle was incorrect, causing it to bind up on a narrow area on angle iron. Grinder bounced at employee causing lacerations on chin and neck.

Employee was running the weed eater adjacent to the parking lot when EE's leg slipped causing EE's knee to buckle.

High winds blew a door closed that employee had open while pulling an air hose through. When the door was slamming shut employee reached and right thumb got pinched between the metal door and the door jamb, on the hinged side of the door.

The injured worker used a 24"" pipe wrench to loosen a joint. The joint was near eye level, and the employee placed the pipe wrench on the joint at a vertical angle and began to pull downward. In the process of pulling downwards the wrench slipped and hit the employee in the lip. There was a small laceration on the lip that only required first aid; however, the tooth was fractured.

While attempting to remove a stuck bolt, employees hand slipped from tool causing EE's left forearm to strike a piece of plate steel, causing ~2"" laceration. Required 6 stitches.

EE ducked under the midrail just above the toe board to fit in a piece of material. On the way out the hardhat caught, EE flinched, EE's hardhat and glasses fell off. This resulted in EE contacting a piece of toe board with the bridge of nose. Four stitches were applied to 1/2 laceration.

Removing zip ties from cable bundle and cut gloved hand with razor knife requiring stitches. Employee returned to work the same day with no work restrictions or modifications.

The injured was removing a female end of a quick connect coupling off a scoop PTO. When the injured pulled the coupling off, the coupling struck the injured in the upper left lip causing a laceration. Requiring 4 Sutures.

Employee was removing a bull line for a pressure pump, the line still had some residual pressure after shutting off the in line valve. As the employee uncoupled the line it blew off and struck the employee in the forehead causing a laceration.

The employee was stretching out carlon pipe. When trying to secure the end of the pipe it slipped out of employee's hand and struck the employee in the upper lip. The employee received four stitches to close the laceration.

Employee was using a wrench to rotate a drive shaft on the dredge. The wrench slipped from the employee's hand and the employee lost balance, hitting EE's shoulder on the pump.

Employee was working outby. While cutting a piece of belt EE's hand slipped and EE cut self in the left thigh causing a small laceration. EE received 3 stitches.

While working on the left rear outside tire and wheel assembly, EE was loosening the lugs on the wheel and holding on to the 1"" impact wrench when the turning force pinched left hand between the impact wrench and the final drive (Hub) which resulted in a stable fracture of the right 3rd fingertip.

Employee was attempting to load a return roller training frame into a wheelbarrow by self and it started slipping in EE's hand and EE lunged forward to put it in the wheelbarrow. While doing so, EE lacerated EE's right index finger in between the frame and wheelbarrow.

3 contractor employees were on site wiring in a recently set up wash plant in Cedar City, UT. One of their employees was climbing toward the head pulley on the conveyor. The other two employees were on the ground feeding the employee wire. The legs that suspend the conveyor in the air collapsed causing the conveyor to fall with ACM employee on top of conveyor.

While working on a customer machine, a contract mechanic sustained an injury due to stepping on a rock and rolling the right ankle.

Torque wrench slipped off bolt causing a 1-inch laceration on left hand, requiring 4 sutures.

IE was working in TG-5's CM section. IE was working on replacing bit cones on a continuous miner. IE was holding onto the bit cone when IE was attempting to get the cone started. IE swung the sledge and missed. IE struck the small finger on left hand causing a fracture.

EE was lining up a trailer hitch to the ball on the p/u truck. EE had hand next to the ball when EE lowered the hitch on to the ball. EE's left 2 fingers were pinched between the hitch.

Employee was driving haul truck and failed to come to a stop drove into drainage ditch.

EE was welding inside of FM6 classifier distribution table. The Welding mask kept slipping, obstructing EE's vision. The welding mask was altered and the lower section was cut off. EE completed task using altered PPE and finished EE's shift. 4 hours later EE was treated at local ER for welding flash burns to eyes.

EE was adjusting air pressure on an air ram when the ram suddenly came down and caught EE's hand. EE went to the after hours clinic where they put 3 stitches in EE's left hand.

EE was helping skive the face belt. Another employee was pulling the rubber that had been skived with a pair of vice grips when the rubber broke resulting in EE's knife slipping and striking EE on left hand. EE subsequentially received three stitches and returned to work at full duty.

Employee was checking for oversize rock around crusher fine stacker, wind caused dust or particles to enter left eye causing abrasions.

An employee was operating a mill loader to run rock from the mine stacker pile to the mill. They were on the west side of the pile to grab a bucket of fines; the employee then began to back up and came to an abrupt stop (loader backed into the radial stacker). They then turned around to look and saw that the radial stacker was coming down on top of the loader.

Haul truck operator was being loaded by contractor shovel trainer operator. Shovel operator didn't hoist the bucket high enough and contacted the dove tail of the haul truck.

Walking to wash bin and stepped in crack on the ground, rolled left foot.

Workers were attempting to use the excavator bucket to install sheepsfoot attachment to the roller. EE then reached under the bucket to tighten a bolt, resulting in the bucket slipping off the sheepsfoot catching EE's arm between the bucket and the roller frame.

While stripping wire insulation with a razor knife, an employee's grip slipped, causing the blade to cut their left index finger on the opposite hand, resulting in a laceration.

Employee was at the control box of a longwall shield and a rock kicked out from the running face and struck EE in the left side near the hip, and EE's left elbow.

Employee was dismounting from a skid steer. As employee placed foot on the ground, employee stepped on a small rock and twisted ankle.

Employee was carrying a block and tripped and fell to the ground accidentally hitting wrist against another block causing injury.

The mechanic stepped onto a vendor's trailer and a board sprung up, making contact with the mechanic's left eye.

employee was standing on bumper of pickup truck getting tool out of bed of truck. When EE started to get off the bumper EE's boot got hooked between the truck and bumper and EE sprained EE's right ankle

EE was assisting with plant maintenance and got a metallic particle in EE's eye. The particle was removed and the EE was prescribed an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection resulting in the classification being escalated from first aid to recordable.

Working on a ladder approximately 8 feet high. Attempting to loosen gyratory super nuts to disassemble unit when the socket broke off causing EE to lose balance and fall to the ground.

while replacing a water hose fitting to preform housekeeping duties. Employee cut EE's left index finger with a knife.

A millwright was in the Multi-Clone Room using a corded grinder with a cut-off wheel to cut four sides off of a metal flange of double dump valve. The grinder kicked back causing the housing of the grinder to push into the face-shield, causing the face-shield to contact the employee's safety glasses resulting in a laceration to the bridge of their nose requiring 3 sutures.

EE was prying on a mechanical lacing clip. EE lost grip of bar, the bar then bounced off of the belt coming towards EE and hit EE in the mouth resulting in a chipped left central incisor.

Miner was assisting in changing a sheave on a gearbox with the shaft pointed vertically. The miner held the sheave from rotating using their hands while another miner attempted to free the bushing. The sheave unexpectedly broke loose from the busing and shaft and fell down to the gearbox, pinching the miner's finger between the sheave and the gearbox housing. Left, middle finger.

Employee was operating a roof bolter installing a strap when a piece of rock fell measuring 2 foot by 2 foot by 6 inches striking the employee causing a laceration to EE's right wrist resulting in 3 stitches.

The employee was startled by an attempted rattlesnake bite. As employee kicked leg outward and jumped away awkwardly in response, employee felt a sharp pain in left knee.

Employee was opening boxes to receive them. EE pulled one of the boxes from the cart at the bottom. As EE was trying to get it out from the bottom the box on top fell over and hit EE in the head. The employee complained of a headache about an hour later but said other than that felt fine. On 4/25/2024 EE wanted to be checked out, so Safety took EE to the clinic.

EE, working for Sync Aggregate, was using a grinder and it kicked back and cut EE's left forearm. Taken to hospital by co-worker. Received stitches

Miner was using jack lag to drill, jack leg tipped to one side and smashed miners thumb between drill and rock wall. cut required 7 stitches.

While observing another miner removing teeth from an excavator bucket from approximately 5-6 feet away. The injured miner was struck in the hand by a shard of metal (approximately 4mm X5mm) that broke off of the excavator tooth.

Employee was using a porta power trying to break the cab canopy loose on a roof bolter. The electric porta power was loading up when it shot out of the cab contacting the employee in the mouth. Resulting in a laceration to the upper lip with 3 sutures and 3 teeth fractured.

Employee was using a hydraulic tool when it slipped and struck employee in the mouth breaking one tooth.

While blowing lime dust from the lime cooler access door with air lance, EE got lime in eyes.

EE was working as a tool handler when EE felt dust in eyes. EE visited a clinic on the same day to receive treatment. The doctor confirmed that it was dust that had caused the irritation in the eye. The doctor washed the eye and prescribed some eye drops. As per doctor's order EE resumed work after the treatment on the same day.

EE was using a razor knife to cut a piece of hose to use as a piece of material to cover wiring. EE applied too much pressure and the blade went through the hose and into EE's left hand that EE was using to hold the material in place. EE received stitches to EE's LFT hand at the clinic and was released back to work with attention not to aggravate the same day.

EE inserted themself into a domestic dispute between a co-worker and co-worker's spouse. The co-worker was attempting to assault the co-worker's spouse when EE intervened and pulled the co-worker away resulting in an alleged knee injury.

Employee was sitting in center office, took off safety glasses and rubbed left eye with left, bare hand. Employees eye became irritated. Employee attempted to flush eye but irritation persisted.

Operator experienced coughing and burning sensation in their lungs due to the presence of dust in the cab of Haul Truck 53.

Employee was struck with a piece of draw rock on the right shoulder and right arm causing a laceration to the right forearm.

After replacing the conveyor belt on an ADDCAR conveyor car, the employee was tightening the belt by pumping grease into take-up cylinders. They stopped to check the tightness of the belt when they heard a loud ""pop"" and grease had entered into two fingers of right hand.

Employee 1 (E1) attempted to separate two employees that were in a confrontation, E1 fell down the steps of the E-House injuring EE's ankle. E1 declined medical treatment. On April 21, E1 was unable to put on EE's work boots due to swelling and requested medical treatment. Injury was diagnosed as a broken ankle.

Employee was using a razor blade knife to cut the knee pad and the knife slipped cutting EE's left index finger.

Employee was grinding metal with a 4.5"" angle grinder. A small fragment landed on EE's right eye.

Employee was helping change metal screens on a T190 McCloskey. Employee was trying to fit a U-bolt in place, to hold the screen in place. (Bottom deck Screen tensioner) The U-bolt plate slipped down smashing employee's finger between the screen plate and the U-bolt.

Miner was hardfacing mill parts. After stopping miner raised the welding mask to look at the progress. Material popped off the surface as miner was looking at it and it struck miner's face and eye.

Cutting little finger on left hand. Shutting cab door on drill.

Haul truck driver reached between the seat and counsel to get a part, when EE pulled EE's hand out it was cut between the middle finger and ring finger between the knuckles, causing EE to get stitches. Operator returned to work the next morning.

Employee was moving a drum and the drum cut the left thumb.

Employee was removing idler frame when piece broke & hit EE's mouth.

Positioning Jaw Crusher in, it sprang back and penned arm against a beam and fractured wrist.

EE was sliding hand down a wooden bedrail of a truck when EE got a large splinter under right thumb nail. EE could not get the splinter out and was taken to get it removed making this MSHA reportable.

Miner was reinstalling a suction pipe on the ladder of the dredge, miner went to place bolt on the underside when sand fell into miner's right eye.

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN A CLOGGED SPRAY NOZZLE AND WAS SPLASHED IN THE EYE BY WATER AND DIRT. EMPLOYEES EYE WAS FLUSHED AND TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS CLEANED OUT BETTER AND EE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATED EYE OINTMENT.

IE was team-lifting a 95lb grout bag when EE's right shoulder popped and started to ache. EE was seen 4/22/24 at urgent care, where EE was given a full release with no restrictions. EE returned to a specialist on 07/02/24 and was put on restricted duty.

Employee was assisting in putting a piece of culvert back into place on BC-57. The cover was lifted over the handrail, set on the deck and then lifted to move into place. The employee positioned self to assist placement. In the process of pushing the cover into place EE leaned against a handrail. The handrail gave way and the employee fell approximately 10' to the ground.

Loading a fuel tank on a trailer. Ladder fell down injuring right index finger.

Employee was pushing against a pry bar to pry cat tracks off of planetary when the bar slipped causing the employee to fall forward striking the continuous mining machine with their shoulder. The equipment was locked and tagged out and blocked against motion.

Employee's finger was pinched between hoist chain and cute while maneuvering a 16""x48"" piece of steel into chute. The contact resulted in the employee receiving a fracture and laceration with 12 stitches to the right index finger.

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was standing on the back side of the Lo Trac, Lowering the engine lid with right hand and unlatching it with left hand, when the engine lid fell hitting left arm causing laceration requiring sutures.

While throwing a roll of rubber onto the top of the bolter employee cut EE's hand on a T3 channel that was bolted to the roof. Employee received 4 stitches.

Operator was moving forward in the dozer and dropped the blade causing them to come to a sudden stop that resulted in hitting their head against the window latch.

An Ironworker was using an adjustable wrench to turn castle nuts on the ends of traveling grate rods for the purpose of installing cotter pins. The wrench they were using slipped off one of the nuts and the palm of left hand struck a cotter pin on a nearby grate rod resulting in a laceration of the EE's palm and requiring sutures to close the wound.

Injured was assisting another employee clean hydrate slurry from a 3' deep bucket elevator pit. One employee left the area for a few minutes. When they returned, injured was standing in the slurry in the pit wearing jeans and standard work boots. Later that evening, they began having leg irritation and sought medical treatment the following day.

While working in the bulk silos, the miner got cement dust in their right eye. The miner flushed their eye but still had some irritation. Miner was taken to local urgent care where miner was prescribed an ointment which is what makes this case more than first aid.

EE was walking alongside the bolter in 6R and tripped over some gob in the face. EE caught right arm on a stack of roof bolt plates that was sitting on the bolter resulting in a laceration on the forearm. (6) sutures were required to close the wound.

Wind blew material into the employee's right eye. Doctor removed material. Prescription medication was prescribed to the employee.

Employee was walking beside of a metal skid that supplies are stored on when EE caught left arm on the corner of the skid resulting in a laceration that required stitches.

EE was troubleshooting a cement silo for an obstruction that was causing issues in the feed auger at the remix plant. EE used the electric motor to cycle the auger forward and in reverse to try to free the obstruction. On the third attempt, the motor mount broke, allowing the motor to rotate. As the motor rotated, the small electrical ""J"" box struck the employee's leg.

Stinger mantrip was located under the #2 beltline in a jack knife position with rock duster attached. EE was attempting to release duster hitch at which time the tongue came loose and struck EE on the right hand.

While operator was going to move plastic pallet from table to set up for next day starter sheets as operator was moving the pallet it slid of table causing employee to lose balance falling back and hitting lower left triceps, causing a laceration requiring sutures, and a bruise and swelling on elbow area.

Employee was grinding a metal bracket with a Milwaukee 2785-20 angle grinder and a cutoff wheel. EE was wearing eye protection. EE awoke in the morning of 4/16 with an irritated eye and it was determined EE had a small piece of metal in EE's eye. EE sought medical attention to remove the piece and follow up care including antibiotics.

Employee was greasing a shuttle car when a piece of slate 4""x 8""x 1/4""-paper thin struck EE in the left arm resulting in a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was sitting in a chair working on a wire saw control box and the chair shifted and EE fell out of the chair to the ground from a seated position. Review of the incident inconclusive of chair malfunction or employee weight shift could have caused the fall. Chair was disposed of regardless.

Employee was removing loose rock that got lodge in the V-belts/gear box on cv02, Employee was holding onto the v-belts with right hand and removed loose rock with the left hand. When the rock came loose, the conveyor belt rolled backwards, this resulted in right middle finger to get pinched in between the v-belts and the motor pulley.

While swapping and cleaning Niro filters per schedule, employee was using improper P.P.E. and not following proper procedures, exposing skin to potential hot slurry spillage. EE opened the filter lid before closing off inlet/outlet valves resulting in hot slurry to land on the back of EE's neck causing a burn.

Miner was attempting to lift a nitrogen cylinder into the back of a service truck, when the cylinder slipped and pinched the miner's fifth finger between the cylinder and the edge of the service truck work bench.

The employee was changing a screen when dust went into their eye behind their safety glasses.

Employee was attempting to release the winch from the mechanics ride and inadvertently hit the switch the wrong direction. Their right index finger was caught between the winch rope and the hook resulting in a laceration. (10) sutures were required to close the wound.

EE was manually moving a barrel of oil onto the containment when it started to tip. EE tried to stop the barrel from tipping and got hand caught between the barrel and a steel I-beam.

A rock dislodged from the wall while scaling landing on miner's right hand and scale bar. Miner was wearing CUT 5 level gloves. Injury did not require sutures, but x-ray showed minor fractures of the thumb proximal phalangeal shaft.

EE was using a utility knife when the knife slipped and cut EE's left middle finger and index finger. EE was not wearing cut resistant gloves as required by company policy. EE stated that EE had just removed EE's gloves to get a better grip. EE received 5 stitches in EE's left middle finger.

Using hytorc gun on loader when it came loose striking the L middle finger causing laceration and fracture to the finger.

Miner Injured moving a 55-gallon oil drum on dolly. Drum was not set properly on dolly and miner adjusted drum. While adjusting drum right pointer finger was pinched between drum and dolly resulting in a hairline fracture and laceration. Gloves were worn.

Working splitter and wind blew through overhead door blowing foreign object into associate's eye.

EE was moving a large rock, rock slipped, EE moved to grab it and EE's thumb was smashed between the rock and loader frame. EE received a fracture to tip of right thumb and received 7 stitches.

Employee was changing filters on CAT high loader when gust of wind came up, spraying employee with sand/dirt debris causing it to go into R eye. Did eye wash rinse in office, sent to urgent care for treatment. R corneal abrasion

A mine production crew pulling excess miner cable back to the power center had an employee watching the cable being pulled so they could stop them when the new cut location was reached. When finished, the employee stepped backward, stumbled and fell. In an attempt to catch themselves, they extended their arms backward while falling from ground level and injured right wrist.

Installing conveyor. Pinched right ring finger between conveyor and another metal piece. Laceration of tip of right ring finger.

Employee was remounting the battery plug on a scoop when the lid fell smashing the webbing to EE's right hand, causing a laceration. EE received 5 sutures as a result of this injury. EE received a full release, did not miss work and continued performing their normal occupation.

Employee was starting to drill hole in the granite, was looking to see how it was started, and something flew in EE's right eye. EE went to clinic later as eye continued to be irritated, they sent EE to ER. The ER doctor said not an emergency, prescribed eyedrops. Employee returned to work, no restrictions, no lost time, no lost wages.

Employee was loading a belt roller into a scoop bucket when employee turned around to get another roller and struck cheek on the roof causing a small cut resulting in one stitch. Employee returned to work the next shift.

Technicians were assigned to cut plate and weld it to repair the drum wheel on the magnetic separator. The tech had used brake cleaner to remove the grease and dirt from the face of the drum. When the arc struck fire burned the employee's hand.

IE was lifting water pipe when the shut off valve slide off of the pipe. IE tried to catch the shut off valve and the valve hit IE arm against the belt structure causing a laceration. IE received 4 stitches.

Employee cut left hand while replacing stinger bar

Employee was prying some hardened material when pry bar slipped and caught EE's thumb on a handrail.

While moving a conveyor frame to another location rigging came off. when reattaching the rigging right thumb became pinched between rigging and conveyor frame causing a thumb laceration injury.

Associate was using a handheld grinder and standing in a position where sparks were flying into EE's jeans. Jeans started on fire in the spot where the sparks were concentrated causing a burn to EE's leg.

Team member was removing washer bearing from back of log washing machine. While pushing the bearing flange through the wall, their finger was pinched between the wall and the flange causing a laceration to pinky finger which required stitches.

Injured was walking in the clean coal yard and tripped over a rock. EE landed on EE's hand and sprained EE's wrist. EE was seen at the Dr. on 4/8/2024 and a splint was placed on EE's wrist.

While pulling machinery, chain that scoop winch rope was attached to broke, allowing winch rope to fly back striking the employee in the right side of the head.

Employee was walking across the last open crosscut when EE hit head on a low hanging brow causing EE to jam neck. Started physical therapy on 10/22/2024.

Employee was using a wire wheel on a rusted piece of metal when employee felt something go into eye, underneath safety glasses. Employee flushed eye but still felt something in there. Went to clinic, where they removed a piece of metal and issued prescription antibiotics.

An employee was unloading a box of filters. The box was directly under a light switch. When EE reached into the box, EE's finger contacted the corner of the metal faceplate cover. The corner was sharp and cut EE's finger. EE received stitches, making this incident reportable.

While drilling with a hand drill, drill bit caught metal causing torque of drill. Drill handle spun around and made contact with right eye lid.

Individual was moving slickline slack. The slack got caught on a crib bag, pulled apart at a coupler, and struck EE on the forehead. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Employee was working on P5 outside the Pellet Plant, while closing junction box cover, EE felt something fall behind safety glasses in left eye. Wind was blowing ~10-20 mph. Evaluated 4/3/24 & issued antibiotic drops.

EE was coming out of the scrubber when EE's lanyard hook struck EE in the front tooth.