Mining Incidents in June 2024

An unintentional roof fall was discovered at approx. 8:30 a.m. in the #6 Entry at Break 24 on 10 North Belt Intake just inby spad # 12281 and was reported to MSHA and State Agencies. Both agencies have already been on site and a clean-up plan was submitted and approved. No injuries or entrapments resulted from this incident.

A heating event occurred involving the Strata foam that was pumped above a set of steel set arches to fill a roof fall void from 47 to 49 block in the #1 entry of the #1 HG Longwall section.

We experienced a power trip on the PPL's mainline that caused the underground mine to lose power. There were approximately 27 miners underground until secondary power was established at approximately 2:15AM.

An inundation of carbon monoxide occurred on 6/28/24 at the void fill area from 47 to 49 crosscut on the HG #1 Longwall section.

While checking the car buffer and counterweight buffer. Both buffers failed to work properly.

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

New Frontier Materials Bluff City Mine, (NFMBC) Mine ID 11-00122, had a roof fall incident on the morning of 6/26/24 affecting the underground intersection 3D38 x 3D39 and the surface above.

A roof fall occurred when a big chunk of the left outby corner and inby brow fell out above anchorage (approx. 8' thick and 60' long) on top of the overcast at XC #63 on 2 West Belt. The fall broke the belt in two and damaged about 80' of belt structure.

Roof falls. The first is in the number 3 entry going from the inby corner of the intersection at brk 13 (spad # 3535) to the outby corner of the intersection at brk 14 (spad #3453). This fall is approximately 100' long x 20' wide x 8' high. The second area is in the #4 entry in the intersection at spad #3436 at brk 13. The fall is approximately 20' long x 20' wide x 8' high.

A 8,000 gallon diesel fuel tanker with an estimated 1,000 gallons or less in it when it caught on fire. A gasoline powered engine ran the fuel pump on the tanker. The fire dept. was called and the fire was extinguished in approximately 45-50 minutes. The investigation was unable to reveal the exact cause of the fire.

4 contractors (Alfarro's Scaffolding) got stuck in K2 elevator, non-injury incident

Smoker was identified in Area 6. No personnel or resources at risk

A non-injury unplanned roof fall occurred above anchorage point in the #3 entry during retreat mining.

An unplanned roof fall measuring approximately 52 ft. long by 16 ft. wide by up to 8 ft. above anchorage occurred in the #1 entry 3-way intersection at 85 wall in the 2 Left gate section. The fall encompassed the entire width of the #1 entry and extended through the #1 to #2 crosscut, stopping approximately 4' from the #2 entry.

Faulty Interlock door switch on the bottom inner elevator car. The faulty switch was located on the coal level

Electrical components of the Alimak secondary egress were found to be faulty and needed replacing. Underground work ceased until the electrical component was fixed and the Alimak was operable again.

A roof fall was discovered in Unit #2, entry #7, at Survey Station 9+00(16XC).

At about 5pm on Monday the 17th of June 2024 the operator arrived at the parking area. The operator parked the articulated dump truck, engaged the parking brake & exited the truck & entered the restroom. As soon as the operator entered & closed the door another operator started yelling fire. Upon exiting the restroom in a matter of minutes the cab of the truck was fully engulfed.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the # 1 Retreat Mining Section, between the #1 and #2 entries at Brk 14 covering up the Mobile Roof Supports (MRS). The affected are was dangered off and MSHA and State Agencies were notified and have been on site. A MRS retrieval plan was submitted and implemented. No injuries or entrapments resulted from this incident.

On 6/16/24, at 2:00pm 7K01 Kiln rotation tripped. CBO notified Field Operator to inspect the trip. Field Operator noticed the bull gear had flames coming from the area. Utilized a fire extinguisher and the fire brigade was notified. The fire brigade finished extinguishing the fire. The fire was extinguished by 2:40pm. MSHA was notified.

A dome shaped unplanned roof fall measuring approximately 20 ft. long by 16 ft. wide by up to 6 ft. above anchorage occurred in the East Mains 3 #2 entry at 23 wall. The roof fall is in an area of high humidity in a 4-way intersection. The humidity most likely caused the original 6' grade 40 bolts to weather and weaken over time.

A non fatal unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/14/2024 on 014 mmu at #4 entry break #20. The fall measured approximately 12' wide x 10' long x 2-3' thick

The emergency escape hoist basket fell to the bottom of the shaft after the hoist rope broke. The basket was damaged beyond usage, the main hoist rope was broken and had to be replaced as well. It was found during the investigation that the rope had jumped the sheave wheel and was rubbing on the bearing housing causing wear/damage to the rope.

A transformer caught fire at the surge pile area. 911 was called as it involved electricity. Fire was contained to the box and no miners were exposed to hazard of fire. There were no injuries. Fire contained and extinguished promptly after the arrival of the local fire department. We do not believe the fire lasted over 30 minutes.

An employee was traveling on our preheat tower elevator when it stopped between floor 1 and 2. The elevator contractor was called, however the elevator came down to the ground level prior to them arriving. The elevator stopped due to a gate switch failing.

Roof fall was found on 7 seam B Belt. Fall measured 8 feet high x 18 feet wide x 30 feet long.

A hot spot was discovered on the southeast side of the PEEP raw coal pad. No one was injured. The affected material was moved to be washed.

There was an unplanned roof fall at spad 3+20, entry #6, in the #11 3rd west main.

A roof fall occurred on the #7 Mainline Track at 40 wall. The fall was approximately 50 to 60 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

When first starting the unit at 7:15am a cloud of white smoke came out of the engine followed by a cloud of black smoke. Employee noticed the smoke and exited the excavator. The fire burned for 12 minutes before the local fire services arrived and put out the fire. No injuries or other equipment was involved.

Received report at 1:11pm that the main elevator was down with 2 persons on it due to a blown fuse. Elevator was down more than 30 minutes with 2 persons still on it. Maintenance replaced the fuse to make elevator fully functionable.

At approximately 3:00AM EE was using the man elevator to take silo measurements on Silo 13. As EE was descending the elevator stopped approximately 20 feet (about 120ft above ground level) from the top of the silo. Fire dept was called to assist. EE was assisted out of elevator by FD at 6:50AM and was able to descend the ladder system to the ground. There were no injuries.

A contractor was entrapped on the Clinker Silo #2 Elevator for more than 30 minutes due to an electrical problem with the elevator. The contract employee was safe and was not in any danger. The elevator contractor was called to repair the elevator.

Hoist went down for brake pressure fault. Trouble shot brake solenoids and found bad output cord that controls solenoids. Replaced output cord and fixed issue.

A non-injury roof fall that measured 16' wide, 25' long, and 12' high occurred isolated to the #6 entry on the active 002 MMU. Additional support measures in the form of cribs, 7 cable bolts were installed out by the roof fall to support the area. The release of supported roof was due to an overlying separation above the anchorage of the primary support installed.

A face ignition occurred on the TG9 section in the #1 entry at 26 1/2 block while intersecting the #9 gas well leg. All precautions from the well plan were in place with no injuries, damage to equipment,escapeways, or ventilation controls affected. Actions plans were put in place for corrective measures.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a rag getting in the governor rope sheave causing the rope to come off of the sheave. The rope was placed back on the sheave, slack removed from the rope, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.

EE was traveling to the slope bottom. They encountered a roof fall in North A track entry. Weathering was the cause of the roof fall.

2 Hoist Replace Guides.

Preshifter found rock fall and returned to office and it was called in.

4703 hoist alarmed to having a DCB low voltage fault. During the troubleshooting phase, it was found that the loop contactor wiring was brittle causing the wiring to short out on the metal framing of the loop contactor box.

988 Loader caught fire, was unable to be extinguished by site personnel, 911 was called. Two fire crews arrived on site, one fireman approached the loader by the rear tire. The plant manager was yelling at them to get away from the tire. It exploded killing the fireman by the tire.

Employee was cutting plywood with a 7-1/4" Circular Saw when their left hand was placed too close to the operating saw. The blade struck their left hand pinkie finger severing the tip of the finger just past the last knuckle closest to the finer nail.

Employee was operating a stand up ditch witch skid steer. The stand-up ditch witch caught a hose on the wall in the tunnel on the back door cover plate on the hydraulic side, which pulled the machine sideways and propped the door like it was running over a rock, and when it did it caught the right thumb on the hand rest, there for partially amputating the right thumb

Employees were performing maintenance on the jaw crusher. While attempting to adjust the shims, the employee caught their hand.

Operator closed cab door of loader and right index finger was stuck between the door and the door frame, causing a partial amputation of the index finger.

EE was operating a Porta Batch Machine for a company, Lhoist, with whom we have a contract on the Nutrien Mine site in Aurora, NC. During the operation, EE saw a bubble forming in the rubber hose and went to change it out. The hose burst & the lime mixture struck EE in the face/eyes.

Injured employee was installing roof bolts from a center bolter. Placed right hand on the drill guide and grabbed a drill steel with EE's left. While reaching for the drill steel a rock fell and struck employee's hand on the drill guide. EE was diagnosed with a fractured middle finger and 14 stitches.

Employee was ascending stairs, tripped on a step, and stuck hand out and it went through glass light. Employee sustained a laceration to the right index finger requiring 6 stitches.

Raking concrete inside form, boots stuck in rebar, fell & concrete entered boots.

The employee strained EE's lower back while pulling an oil hose from the oil truck.

Individual was walking on uneven ground by crusher conveyor belt and fell and broke their leg

IE had just put two roof bolting steels together and was putting up pressure to drill the hole. The two steels were not completely together, and a portion of the nipple was sticking out. This caused the nipple to break and the steel to swing and hit IE in the right arm. IE was diagnosed with a hairline fracture.

Employee was moving multiple oak hardwood blocks from ground level to a transport crate. We were notified on 7/17/24 that the Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a hernia.

Employee was setting on a golf cart at the unit shack with EE's left leg propped up and extended straight. A piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking EE on the left knee. EE was placed on restrictions and began missing on 6-29-24.

EE stated that while walking the roadway to the Continuous Miner, EE slipped and fell in the # 6 entry.

Employee was cutting a plastic bag with a knife, upon cutting downward EE knelt down to finish the cut. When EE stood back up, EE felt a pop in the right knee.

Employee was driving mantrip when employee got dirt in eye behind employee's glasses. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was removing contactor case from loader when employee dropped case on foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was walking in the track entry when employee rolled an ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was assisting with removing a rock from the jaw crusher. The forklift hit the work platform guardrail which hit EE's hard hat. The hard hat slid down onto EE's face and nose leaving a small abrasion and broken nose.

Walking into the front of a Locomotive cab, hand was in the doorway while the door was closing. The gloved right hand was pinched in the door momentarily, causing right index finger to be lacerated when the door closed on it.

EE was climbing up on the haul truck at the quarry. Rock was being loaded into the bed of the truck. When EE stepped-up, EE felt a pop/slip in the back of the left knee. When EE tried to put weight on EE's leg, EE had severe pain.

Maintenance employee was removing a partial piece of an auger from the rotex deck. The auger caught on the latch as they were lowering it at waist level and it fell to the catwalk where EE was standing. It hit EE's boot across the steel toe and just behind the steel toe. This caused EE's big toe to become displaced and fractured requiring surgery.

Employee was operating the shearer on the TG side when EE was struck by a rock on EE's right side. EE was pushed into a shield fracturing EE's left ribs. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was picking up a sheet of plywood when EE felt a pop in EE's right elbow. Initial diagnosis is a rupture of the right distal bicep tendon.

A mechanic was working on a fender of a belly dump trailer. While using a sledgehammer to straighten the fender metal the employee lost EE's footing which caused EE to slip and fall to the ground resulting in a fractured hip.

I.E. was cutting coal at the face with the continuous miner. While loading a coal hauler, and the coal was mounding in the bed, a chunk of material roughly 3"x3" came from the bed and struck the I.E. in the right eye. I.E. was taken off by a doctor on 6-27-2024.

Employee was bolting off miner when a small rock hit employee on the forehead above employee's eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee slipped and fell while climbing back into EE's bulldozer

Employee was working in a chute when they lost footing and fell approximately 2-3 feet. They landed on top of the screen deck hurting their foot.

Employee was bolting at the miner when a piece of rib struck EE's left knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Miner was climbing down from conveyor and landed wrong on their heel causing a fracture.

The employee was riding in the jump seat of a Komatsu HM400-3 during training. The trainer hit a rut in the road causing the employee to strike EE's head on the handle beside EE. The employee suffered a concussion.

EE had a 1-1/4" hose in a bumper mounted vice removing a quick disconnect. The hose was not connected to any equipment. It had residual pressure though & once the QD was at the end of its threads it shot off the hose & struck EE in the mouth splitting EE's lower lip, damaging upper tooth & breaking 2 lower teeth on EE's side.

Employee was using a chain to pull belt and the chain broke striking the employee in the ribs.

EE was hanging high line in the intake. The cable was above EE's head so lifting the cable over 6.5ft was required. While lifting and hanging the cable EE felt a pop in EE's back and began hurting. Ambulance was refused and EE finished the shift.

Operator was washing out with hot condensate to unplug a chute going to #4 Dryer elevator. The material broke free in chute and hot condensate spilled over operator's left boot. Operator received 2nd degree burns to the top of left foot.

Employee was attempting to remove a large piece of rock that had hung in the conveyor belt. Employee was attempting to lift the rock over the hand rail to let it fall to the ground when the employee lost grip on the rock and it pinned employee's hand against the hand rail.

Miner was standing at the tailgate of EE's personal pickup truck while taking a lunch break and using EE's own knife to cut an apple when the knife cut EE's left pinky finger, requiring stitches to close the wound.

Operator was installing inside bolt when a rock slid off canopy and slid down. When the employee went to move out of the way they rolled their ankle resulting in a small fracture.

Employee was walking out of the warehouse and slipped and heard a pop in the area of EE's right foot.

Employees were performing maintenance on a crusher screen. One employee inadvertently struck partners finger with a hammer while installing screen clamp bolts. The injured employee has an open fracture of the left middle distal phalange.

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HT136 Operator injury, stepped in hole walking to van at end of shift and rolled ankle. NOTE: Shift started at 5:30 PM on 06/23/2024, incident occurred at 6:24 AM on 06/24/2024.

IE strained they calf stepping off a curb

Employee was learning how to lower a shield on LW tear down. The return gob side PTO line was missing staple holding hose in place. When the function was pushed, the hose came out of the PTO spraying emulsion into IE's eye.

Employee was lifting cable during power move when EE felt a pull in their arm. PPE was not a factor, Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was assisting in unloading supplies when a pallet of block on the fork lift hit the water line causing it to fall, striking the employee on the left ankle and track rail.

Employee was removing rock dust fill hose off duster when it struck EE on the knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was walking on tight side of belt at 7 wall 2K long wall and went to step over coal accumulation and a rock that was about 2ft. wide and as EE was slipping EE caught EE's left foot under the rock and twisted EE's left knee.

On 6/23/24, while using channel locks to pull a belt across a belt sled, injured twisted right knee and fell to the ground when the channel locks slipped from the belt. EE finished the shift, the next day sought medical evaluation from primary care doctor. MRI found a torn meniscus and ACL ligaments. *On 7/5/24, Leer South decided to put EE off work due to potential further injury.

Employee was carrying oxygen bottle when they tripped on a piece of rail, twisting their right ankle causing injury.

While lifting screens to the top of shaker #2 by Skytrack Forklift, Operator lost communication with EE and continued forward. EE became pinned between the forklift and load, and the headbox resulting in injury to the face and hands as EE attempted to stop the motion. Operator was told to back up and EE was unpinned and immediate first aid was applied.

Employee slipped while pushing forks together on a forklift, injuring left knee. Employee released to full work duties on 6-21. Xrays on 6-24 showed area of concern, so MRI requested. Employee taken off work on 6-24 pending MRI results.

Employee reports right knee popped while pulling on a rope with a twisting motion of body. EE was referred to Company Care for Evaluation. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

Employee was walking and stepped on a piece of wood causing the employee to trip resulting in a fracture of the right fibula.

A fully trained miner was welding in a boom truck when the boom of the truck caught fire. The IE jumped from the bucket and the lanyard burnt in two causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee suffered a broken pelvis.

Employee was sitting in a scoop when another scoop trammed by EE. The fire suppression on the 2nd scoop went off causing the dry chemical to get in EE's eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor.

The employee was climbing back onto the Dozer, EE's foot slipped off the step next to the engine and EE's left leg fell between the track and the frame. EE's knee struck against the track causing a fracture. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance and treated for the fracture.

Employee was loading gob with a continuous miner and a rock that was on top of the miner slid down the tail of the miner and onto the shuttle car and then slid off the car onto the employee's left foot. Started missing work on 6/21/2024 due to a fracture in left foot.

Employee was struck in legs by unsecured pipe wrench and suffered fracture to left fibula.

Employee lifted a chute door to put it back into place (estimated 40lbs) and tore left bicep.

Employee was picking up crib block out of a scoop bucket and strained lower back.

Employee was attempting to loosen a bolt on a gear case. The EE felt pain in the lower back. 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, miner proficiency was a factor.

while mounting a lift truck employees foot slipped off the step resulting in EE contacting the truck with EE's right side lower rib area was seen at ER and given full release. On 7/5/24 EE went back in for soreness and x-rays were negative but restrictions were issued making this reportable on 7/5/24

Employee was attempting to install a rib bolt. The EE was hit in the back with a small rock / coal. 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, miner proficiency was a factor.

Employee was putting away tools, climbed up on the tool truck, felt a shock as EE's right knee touched the tool trip. EE reactively stood up and hit head on the mine roof. Employee was taken to the ER as a precautionary measure and fully released on 6/19/24. Due to persistent shoulder pain, EE received an MRI and was put off work for further medical evaluations on 7/29/24.

Driller was out of EE's drill checking holes. The ground conditions were very dry. It also was windy, the wind was blowing drill dust around. A gust of wind blew a bunch of dust in the face of the driller. Some particles went around or up under EE's safety glasses and got into EE's eye.

Driller was out of EE's drill checking holes. The ground conditions were very dry. It also was windy, the wind was blowing drill dust around. A gust of wind blew a bunch of dust in the face of the driller. Some particles went around or up under EE's safety glasses and got into EE's eye.

Employee was bolting when a rock struck them on the shoulder. PPE was not a factor, Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS ANY TIME UNTIL JULY 12TH

EMPLOYEE SAID THAT A LOOSE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, MEASURING 24" X 17" BY 1/2" TO 2", STRUCK THEM IN THE BACK OF HEAD AND NECK AREA.

Employee was reaching for a strap on the bolter when EE slipped and landed on EE's left shoulder.

At the end of shift, the employee was bending down to turn of master switch on a track dozer. Employee felt a pain in lower back.

Employee wrecked their motorcycle on road headed to job site, which was located on mine property.

Employee was performing maintenance on a roll away box using a come-along when the hook came loose and struck EE in the head.

An employee was helping lift a junction box in muck bay 22 when they felt pain in their right shoulder. The employee felt okay at the time, but then later in the day sought additional medical treatment. After being evaluated and given ice by security, they were sent to the local hospital for further evaluation.

EE WAS HELPING THE ELECTRICIAN WORK ON THE MANTRIP. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING THE RIDE A LED MUST HAVE ARCED OVER CAUSING ONE OF THE BATTERIES TO BLOW UP. DO TO EE'S LOCATION EE RECEIVED THE MAJORITY OF THE IMPACT. EE HAD MATERIAL HIT EE IN THE EYES AND IN THE NOSE. EE IMMEDIATLY SEATED KEEP CALM AND BEGAN FLUSHING EE'S EYES WITH WATER

IE was walking around belt winder and tripped over hoses connected to belt winder. EE stumbled and when EE went to catch self came down on EE's right foot awkwardly and fractured EE's metatarsal on EE's right foot.

EE was working in shield, stepping over hose, when placed foot down on back of shield, knee cap dislocated.

Employee climbing off of excavator tore bicep tendon on right elbow

An employee with a history of back injuries began experiencing increased pain and was taken in for evaluation on 06/16/2024. An MRI was schedule with a follow up appointment on 06/20/2024. A previously bulged disc and arthritis were diagnosed, and physical therapy was recommended to relieve nerve impingement, and EE began missing time.

Employee was exiting the cab of the CAT 980M end loader located at the Battle Run supply yard. They missed a step while climbing down the ladder and fell backwards, bumping their head on the ground.

Electrical Contractor was wiring drive for water pump when Arc Flash occurred. Contractor was working alone and doesn't remember what could have caused accident. Contractor suffered burns to arms.

The employee was eating a sandwich when a thin rock 12 inch circle fell out hitting the employee's right middle finger causing a cut that required 6 sutures. The finger became infected. The employee started missing work on 6/21/2024

HT226 Operator fell while performing pre-shift at Butte Fuel Dock.

Operator of an excavator climbed up onto the machine to enter the cab. While standing on the track to enter the cab the operator fell backwards to the ground. operator dislocated their left shoulder, fractured their left hip and cut their left elbow requiring stitches.

While cleaning a weight bridge plate the miner went to adjust the plate it fell onto EE's finger. The miner was wearing gloves.

Assisting belt crew during a belt extension on the D3HG8 section. While installing a bottom roller the bottom roller bracket was not sitting flush enough with belt rail to install the "J" bolt. EE kicked the bottom roller bracket with right leg trying to get bracket in place and felt a pop in left knee.

The roof bolter operator was cleaning the dust box on the opposite side of the bolter. While squatting down a rock struck the roof bolter operator on top of the head causing a headache. The rock fell between the rib and the rib pin. The roof bolter operator was taken off work starting 6/17/2024.

IE was examining belts when EE slipped twisting left knee.

EE felt a pop in EE's left knee while lifting an I-beam. Did not seek medical treatment until 6/17/2024

A maintenance employee conducted repairs inside Aerator #3. During repairs, the employee received burns from steam and lime.

Injured employee was loading trash onto a mine supply car when they slipped and struck their right elbow.

Standing by roller table at rock chopper while workers were pushing rocks down the line and instead of having hand on top of the rocks EE stuck one in between and when the next rock came down the line it smashed EE's two middle fingers. Breaking both fingers and having to get stitches in one.

Employee was getting out of the middle of the shuttle car and twisted their left knee when they stepped on a rock in the mud.

Miner states was bit by a tick on the back of the neck while inspecting fire extinguishers at the pug mill located at the O'Neal Quarry on 06-13-2024. EE was absent from work on Monday 06-24-2024 and has not returned to work.

Employee was operating the boom on the maintenance scoop. A piece of rock fell from the bolt to the rib and struck employee in the back. This caused a bruised muscle.

With very little space between the grader and tractor the grader went to back up as the employee proceeded to move between the two pieces of equipment. The grader turned around to look behind and accelerated in forward instead of reverse, catching the employees' leg between the two pieces of equipment. Resulting in a fracture to the right leg. Started missing work 6/13/2024

Employee was operating Locomotive when it derailed hitting overcast, causing block/material to hit EE's left ring finger causing fracture and requiring sutures.

Employee was a miner bolter on the full face miner. The EE was standing beside the miner while cutting a corner when a piece of debris flew from the head on the miner striking the employee. The cause of this incident was improper body 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.

Employee was lowering the plank jack on the miner. The EE employee was hit in the shoulder with a piece of the plank jack. 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 stated EE was loading bolt supplies in the scoop bucket at the supply hole when EE slipped on oil that was in the scoop bucket and fell on EE's right foot. EE was treated at Raleigh General Hospital where EE was treated for a sprained right ankle.

Employee was putting EE's drill steels together when moving the boom up to start drilling in the bolting process, the steels popped together with EE's hand close enough to the steels hitting EE in the base of EE's left thumb resulting in a fracture. Started missing work 6/13/2024

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HAUL TRUCK FROM PIT AREA TO DUMP AREA AND HIT ROUGH SPOT IN HAUL ROAD AND THE SEAT BOTTOMED OUT AND HURT THEIR BACK.

IE had just helped put the bobcat door back on at HG-16 belt line. IE stepped on to the mast of the bobcat and went to adjust their hard hat. While adjusting their hard hat. Their arm got caught between a bottom roller and the belt. IE was diagnosed with abrasions/burns and is waiting additional imaging.

Employee lifted a coal sample and felt a pain in their back. Upon an ORTHO appointment on 06/14/2024 employee was prescribed physical therapy for a back strain.

IE was shoveling on the slope belt. IE took a break and put their hand against the top roller outer frame and their thumb on the roller that wasn't spinning. The belt got loaded with material and spun the segment causing IE's thumb to spin through it.

IE was operating the shearer when a rock was thrown from the drum and struck the employee on the leg.

Haul truck 66 was traveling behind haul truck 25 when the right-side rock guard of haul truck 66 made contact with the dovetail of haul truck 25 causing haul truck 66 to fishtail in a circle, jarring the operator from side to side inside the cab, causing injury.

The injured Miner was moving 8'x10' 6 gauge welded wire mesh panels from the stockpile to the LHD bucket for transport. The miner stepped on panels that were previously placed in the bucket, slipped and fell to miner's side.

The EE was climbing down the ladder of the Haul Truck they were operating to check out the equipment for a possible fluid leak and missed a step as they were descending down the ladder and fell to the ground. The employee injured their knee when they hit the ground.

IE was roof bolting in HG-17 putting up cable bolts. IE went to push the cable bolt up in the hole and contacted the metal with the top side of their wrist. IE received 4 sutures.

Employee was on EE's knees cutting out inserts on a miner. As EE was cutting, another employee was using a hammer to drive the others in. They were about 3 feet apart. A piece of insert broke, went above EE's glasses and into EE's eye.

Employee was standing on a ladder replacing a rubber gasket on a condensate line when employee lost balance and fell to the ground. The ladder was being tended by another employee due to no tie-off anchors in the immediate area, per our ladder policy.

Employee was watching 8" Poly Pipe as Motor was pulling it up the track entry when the tail of the pipe swung around striking the employee in the left leg.

Miner was helping move a piece of equipment when miner blacked out due to a pre-existing blood pressure problem (that employer did not know about) and fell on a trailer that was parked behind miner. Hitting head and back. Miner refused to go to the hospital at the time of the accident.

Employee was putting steels together in the bolting process when they did not match up causing it to pop EE's right hand. The steels hit the webbing of EE's hand between the thumb and index finger resulting in 8 sutures. Employee started missing work on 6/11/2024.

Employee was getting a 6" pipe from the pipe rack when the pipe began to roll off, the employee attempted to catch the pipe and employee's left pointer finger was smashed between the rack and the pipe. The employee was taken to the local hospital for further treatment.

Miss stepped going down stairs causing right knee injury. Doctor put EE on restricted duty on 06/21/2024.

While backing the roof bolter out in Unit 2, the employee's safety glasses were struck with the roof bolter cable reel ball. The lens of their safety glasses lacerated their upper eyelid resulted in needing a stitch.

Employee was releasing a pressurized line and it exploded and cut employee's hand.

Employee was attempting to rib mesh. While putting mesh up a small rock hit the employee in the right index finger. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

Employee had just completed washing down the work station floor and as EE was rolling up the wash hose EE slipped on the wet floor resulting in left knee to pop followed by pain. Sent to the ER then onto an occupational health physician where EE was issued restrictions for left knee strain.

Employee was operating a fuel truck underground and accidentally hit a rib causing EE's knee to hit against the dash in the cab causing injury.

Employee was attempting to load supplies on the scoop. The EE was handling roof straps and when EE lifted them onto shoulder EE felt pain in the shoulder. 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, miner proficiency was a factor.

Driver of a Haul truck backed over a divot in the road next to the pile where EE dumps.

Removing tires from reject cage, entered the cage to remove reject when tire fell striking right shoulder/neck. Miner reported to the supervisor. Clinic contacted; EE was put on self-care. Miner stated did not feel better and wanted to go to clinic. EE did not appear to be injured and there were no witnesses. No signs of injury. Put on light duty. Claim is being contested.

Employee was helping load belt into the scoop bucket. As they were lapping belt, the scoop rolled forward and employee's foot accidentally got caught between the scoop bucket and the mine floor causing injury.

Employee slipped getting out of bobcat. Caught self with left foot causing strain to EE's middle back and left knee

I.E. was working on a coal hauler panel. They were kneeling down and standing up multiple times through the repair. The last time they stood up they felt a pop in their left knee. I.E. continued to work until doctors restrictions took them off on 6-14-2024.

EE was getting out of EE's mantrip when EE felt something pop in right knee. EE was seen at OA on 6/10/24 and placed off work for a possible torn meniscus/pending an MRI.

Employee was performing the tasks of lime loader helper, moving and loading railcars. Employee believes that EE hit EE's knee after tripping and landing on the knee while entering/exiting the top of a railcar. The employee stated that EE didn't report the incident initially, believing that there was no injury of concern. However, it appears the injury may have become infected.

I.E. stated I.E. was helping take old pick breaker off the top of feeder; while dropping pick breaker down 2 belt rails were placed to protect the control panel and allow the pick breaker to slide down. Something hung on one of the belt rails causing the rail to get stored energy, that rail broke loose hitting i.e. in lower leg. X-ray showed break in lower leg.

Employee was swinging a 10 pound mal and struck lower left leg.

EE was cleaning out from under the #4 Feeder and a lump of clay fell from top of feeder and struck the employee in the back of the head. The employee fell forward and hit the front of head.

A scoop was driving through a wing curtain and caught it on the canopy. IE asked for the scoop operator to stop and shut down the machine, but IE hurried in too quickly to free the curtain before the emergency brake had time to fully set. The scoop was on a slight incline and rolled a few inches onto the IE's right foot. IE suffered two broken metatarsals.

Miner was stepping down the ladder rungs from approximately a 30" platform when miner's glove hung up on a chain hook. This caused the miner to lose balance and fall to the ground injuring ankle.

Employee was swung out to put rib pin up when a rock fell hitting them in the calf/knee area causing them to shift their weight on their knee. Started missing on 6/7/2024

While trying to remove a keeper out of a shovel tooth, employee was holding a punch and missed the punch and hit their hand with a sledge hammer.

Employee was mounting haul truck tire on a five piece rim when EE pinched the index and middle finger of right hand between the lock ring and the bead seat of the tire resulting in a break of the bones on the tip of the right middle and index fingers.

EE got debris in right eye. Dr visit 6/7/2024.

The employee stated was attempting to dismount the crossover at the stage loader crossover and slipped, falling 2 1/2 feet to the ground. As EE was falling, EE reached out to catch self and strained their arm. The employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA.

Employee was bolting when employee felt a pop in neck and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was dropping a cable for a roof bolter and got mud in left eye.

While changing hammer on drill, with J wrench and chain wrench, continual lifting of both wrenches over several hours caused employee to suffer low back pain.

Employee was handling roof strap when employee came into contact with a bundle of bolt plates that were lodged on the miner. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While using a sledgehammer to clear for a drill to move forward, a piece of the stone broke apart and flew back into the left shin of the worker. The impact caused a minor puncture but imbedded a rock under the skin.

Employee was stepping out of a building onto a ramp and twisted right ankle resulting in a sprain.

Employee manually adjusting over travel of hoist rope on dragline & felt pain in RT shoulder. Employee sought medical treatment and was given a cortisone injection and referred to PT.

Installing Conveyor support beam, chain slipped on support and beam pivoted knocking miner from the catwalk, fell approx 8 feet, slight fracture of wrist

Employee was operating scoop when employee got a piece of calcium in eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Working to remove an out of service apron feeder. Tripped and unexpectedly stepped off to the ground approx 30" below. Had significant left knee pain. Taken to ER for treatment. Placed off work, awaiting MRI for better diagnosis.

Employee popped the steels together with the boom pressure, in their left hand. Employee worked the next day and was taken off, started missing 6/6/2024.

Employee placed Left Middle and Ring fingers in a pinch point area while Shields were being lowered causing injury to employee's fingers, employee could not explain why employee placed them in a pinch point area.

Employee was scaling the face when a rock fell from the roof (which was scaled prior to the face) fell and struck EE on the hard hat.

Employee was hanging water line and miner cable when EE felt pop in EE's back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Operator twisted EE's left knee while stepping down from the 992 loader. The ground was wet-soft causing EE to slip when EE stepped off bottom rung.

Employee strained EE's lower back lifting 4 inch steel square stock tubing off the ground to place onto a block.

While replacing dust bag on a filter motor the worker was reaching up and lost footing causing worker to reflexively grab at a bar and three finger tips on the right were pinched and cut between a bracket.

Employee was pushing on a come a long handle while loaded with weight when employee strained left shoulder.

Employee was walking to get the dry plant sample, tripped and fell and hit elbow and was in moderate pain, didn't need medical assistance at that point. On 6/1, after sleeping, employee complained of swelling and pain, medical treatment with orthopedic follow-up to evaluate shoulder sprain or possible rotator cuff injury. Not permitted to return to work until 6/5.

Employee struck by forklift.

Crate fell from forklift forks. Employee attempted to push crate back onto forks and injured bicep.

Employee was walking downstairs when employee lost footing and slid down the stairs injuring left ankle.

The employee was tied off, standing on angle iron, cutting bolts out of a wash screen with a torch. As they turned to step down, employee felt a pop in their right knee. Diagnosed with a right knee strain.

Employee was in a man basket preparing to load a round when a fall of roof occurred. The rock hit the man basket causing the employee to be jostled inside. Employee sustained scrapes on left shoulder, laceration to right bicep/Left leg, and contusion on employee's head.

The employee was in position to attach chains from a loader bucket to a conveyor. The loader bucket was raised, and the chains were hanging below the bucket. The loader operator backed up to reposition/center on the conveyor, and in doing so, the chains caught the conveyor, moved it, and it tipped over. Employee fell to the ground.

Mechanic was working on a Volvo A30G Haul Truck with the bed in the raised position without it being blocked or secured to keep bed from accidental lowering. The mechanic was working on hydraulic system when EE loosened a hydraulic line letting the pressure off causing the bed to fall.

Employee was driving haul truck and hit another haul truck in front of EE.

Employee was rear ended by haul truck.

EE was tightening a bolt on the Inertia Hawk Crusher with a wrench and ratchet. The ratchet slipped, EE lost balance and fell to the ground injuring left leg. EMS was called. EE was taken to the hospital.

IE was carrying a steel plate on right shoulder when IE lost balance and slowly fell backwards. IE grabbed onto the edge of a frame with left arm and pulled left shoulder. IE was diagnosed with strain. IE was placed on restrictions and prescribed PT on 7/24/2024

While installing a new starter on an excavator, the miner who had been in a kneeling position went to stand up to align the part into position on the excavator. While standing up the miner felt a pop in EE's left knee.

Employee states was bagging 50 lb paper bags, on the 8th row of the pallet when rotating to stack the bag when EE felt pain. The pain felt to have come from EE's back, to neck, to shoulder. Management wasn't aware that it was work related until employee brought a doctor's note on 7/1/24.

EE was lifting a valve into position from under a truck. The valve slipped and when they caught it, they felt pain in their shoulder.

Strain on groin doing mine moveup. Doctor put on restricted duty same day.

Two employees were moving a tote of coag using a pallet jack. One employee was pulling on the pallet jack handle while the other was pushing the tote. The employee pushing on the tote felt a pop in their left calf muscle.

EE suffered a bicep strain while descending down a fixed ladder

Blaster was dropping 50 lb packages of blasting agent into boreholes and felt a sharp pain in EE's back.

While performing a PM on Haul Truck 38, the employee was removing a sump screen when EE felt a "pop" in their left shoulder. EE stopped work and contacted the supervisor.

Employee cut hand with a saw while repairing the crushing plant.

Employee was bending roof bolts and felt a pull in their shoulder.

Replacing Filter Belt and felt discomfort in right forearm by EE's elbow. Doctor put on restricted duty starting on 06/20/2024.

The EE was desending a ladder on the side of the cooler above the cooler outlet as another EE was removing material from the cooler outlet below in a skid steer. as the injured EE was on the ladder the EE in the skid steer pushed hot material into water creating steam that rose to the level of the ladder causing burns to the injured employees arms.

A haul truck driver was ascending the onboarding ladder and hit their knee causing injury.

EE was switching skid steer trailers. EE reports shifting all EE's weight to EE's let leg and hearing a pop in EE's left knee. On 7/12/24 NGM received confirmation that this is a work related injury. The EE was put off work pending surgery.

A Mobile Mechanic boarded the underground mine service cage to leave the mine at the end of the shift. As the man/material hoist started to raise the employee from the mine level, the hoist went into fault and abruptly stopped, throwing the employee to the floor. Once on surface the employee felt pain in lower back and right leg.

Crush & Convey Electrical Team Member was called by the Crusher Control Operator to troubleshoot a power loss issue related to the magnet on the M3 belt. Employee began troubleshooting the 480V Breaker. During the troubleshooting process, an unexpected arc flash occurred which resulted in burn injuries to the top side of the Team Member's left hand and wrist.

An employee injured their right bicep while picking up a folding table that had fallen out of the back of a pickup truck while on the highway during transportation. The MRI from this past Thursday, 06/27, shows a lower right tendon tear on right arm. EE's surgery is being done today to repair the tendon.

Pit Foreman was climbing up on the off-side of a Volvo L-250 Rubber tire loader to tighten a bolt on the tension spring to scaler. While stepping to designated location, EE's right foot slipped and caused EE to fall to the ground where EE landed on their back. EE was transported to the hospital where x-rays revealed EE fractured the L1 vertebrate.

lost EE's balance and fell down

Employee was straightening a piece of pipe by hand. The pipe kicked back striking right thumb. Went to Dr. 6/12 and was released to full duty. Went back to Dr. on 6/20 and was released to work with restrictions and a brace with possible torn ligament in right thumb.

Employee was sticking barge for draft and stern wire broke hitting employee in the lower right leg. Employee's lower right leg and ankle were broken as a result. Employee was given first aid and transported by ambulance to Hospital.

While Operating Loader #2754, using bucket to dig hard rock out from surface. The repetitive chipping caused a shocking pain in lower back.

Normal day, normal conditions and was working at assigned station.

The employee was descending a ladder in a hurry and missed a step going down. Therefore, the missed step caused them to grasp the ladder with their left hand.

The injured employee was working on the Leach belt filter vacuum box. As EE was adjusting the lifting arm, EE slipped, and EE's left leg went under an I-beam, causing EE to twist EE's left knee.

DRIVER WEIGHED AT THE SCALES FOR DELIVERY AND WAS OVERWEIGHT. DRIVER PULLED OFF TO OUR DUMP OFF BIN TO DUMP SOME MATERIAL BEFORE BEING WEIGHED AGAIN. WHILE CLIMBING DOWN TO UNLOCK TAILGATE, DRIVER SLIPPED ON STEPS AND TRIED TO CATCH SELF ON THE MUFFLER COVER. THE SHARP EDGES ON THE MUFFLER COVER CUT RIGHT RING AND MIDDLE FINGERS.

IE was hauling pan line with hauler. IE went to adjust the sections of pan line IE was hauling, the top section of pan line slid off the bottom section. The pan line smashed both ankles and right leg, causing a fracture to the right tib/fib, left and right ankles. IE requires surgery to correct the factures.

EE was working with another employee picking up the 92lbs shoes for the VSI crusher. The injured EE was picking up the shoe from the crate and handing it to the 2nd employee to put in place. As the injured EE bent over to pick up the shoe, they had intense pain in their groin and abdomen.

Employee was unplugging crusher and began feeling shoulder pain

A process employee was placing a conveyor guard back into position when the guard slipped smashing finger. The injury resulted in a fractured left ring finger.

While cleaning material on secondary screen tower, a rock rolled down and struck employee's shin.

While reaching down for a radio on the bottom shelf, employee felt a sudden pain in EE's lower back. Employee went home the remainder of the day, and then on days off. On 6/30, pain persisted, and employee went to the ER, was referred to PCP and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING

On Friday, June 28th EE was walking to the value to fill up the water truck. EE started to walk alongside the tanks and EE's right leg slipped out in front of EE causing EE's knee to twist making EE to fall backwards. EE injured EE's right knee and dislocated EE's patella.

Employee was trying to remove a dust collector bag/cage from a locked out screw conveyor and they leaned their torso against the metal frame of the equipment, when they felt a pop in their ribs. Employee didn't feel any pain but finally reported the incident at 7:00 am on 7/1/2024

Employee slipped in a muddy area however did not fall but sometime later felt some back pain. On 7/1/2024 employee reported this to the manager, and EE was seen at the Med Clinic for a lower back strain.

Employee used skid steer to take crusher blow bar pallets off of delivery truck. Once pallets were on ground employee tried sliding one blow bar to another skid to condense and stack skids for loading purposes onto a trailer to take back to main plant. When sliding blow bar, left pointer finger got pinched and caused a laceration to tip of finger.

While handling a slide, EE dropped it on EE's right foot, fracturing EE's fourth and fifth toe.

A pallet was hanging over the side of a dumpster. Employee tried to push the pallet into the dumpster and strained the right bicep. An MRI was done on 7-2-24 and it showed a tear to the bicep. Employee was placed on restrictions and surgery was scheduled.

EE was pushing a portable welder. As EE was doing so, EE strained right hamstring.

EE was conducting a preventative maintenance check on some belt lines. EE reported a trough roller had a hole in it. EE said EE used a pry bar to check for the hole in the roller. During this check, EE's sleeve was unbuttoned, and EE's sleeve was caught by the roller and belt and pulled EE's arm between the conveyor belt and a trough roller. EE pulled pull cord to free self

Assisting crane set tracks of 6015 excavator for assembly. Track was set in assembly area. Rigger and EE went to disconnect rigging. As employee was disconnecting, the slings became under tension and the EE's right index finger was pinched between lifting pin and track frame. Diagnosis: Traumatic amputation of tip of finger. No Bone Loss.

While performing maintenance on a crusher, employee stepped to swing a hammer and dislocated right knee. This injury became reportable on 7/30/2024 when physical therapy was prescribed.

A surveyor was walking on a shot muck pile to put in stakes for dig control when the surveyor lost footing and fell. A leg injury was the result of the fall.

Replacing gearbox and it slipped out of hand and tried to catch it pinning left pinky finger in between gearbox and metal rail.

EE was torquing lug nuts on the left rear drives with a Rad nut runner on a Komatsu 980 Haul truck. The nut runner slipped out of EE's hands and landed on EE's left hand causing a contusion.

Employee was holding a piece of rebar vertically with left hand to drive into ground. Employee was holding a sledgehammer with their right hand, chocked up to the head. As they were hitting the rebar, they missed and smashed the right index finger between the handle and the top of the rebar.

An employee made management aware on 6/26/2024 that EE received an injury to right knee on 6/25/2024. EE states working on crusher and towards the end of shift EE's knee felt sore.

Employee walked the primary that evening and woke the next day with soreness and swollen legs. At first the employee attributed to age, but realized it wasn't getting better. Reported to supervisor on 06/30/2024. An MRI was ordered on 07/15/2024 and on 07/19/2024 employee was placed on restriction for L3-4 disc herniation.

Slipped down stairs, dislocated shoulder which needed to be placed back in.

Employee was stepping over to a platform and twisted their knee resulting in pain. They were taken to OMP and given restricted duty.

EE was using a 4 inch knife to open package of tools when the knife slipped, striking EE's left hand.

Contract employee stepped up on a metal platform about a foot off the ground. When EE was stepping down, EE lost their balance and fell to the ground and landed on a metal covering on the ground. Employee hit on left side causing pain on upper left side chest.

Employee was lifting a 2.5 gallon jug of oil when EE felt pain in their back.

EE working in quarry splitting stone using chisel, piece came off chisel and hit knee and was stuck in skin.

Employee injured back breaking down tires.

An employee was removing a cutting edge from a Cat 988 Loader when a sharp bolt head sliced through the employee's glove and into their left palm.

Miner was moving a steel plate on a conveyor belt and cut their back on a pad eye welded to the tunnel roof.

Employee smashed hand under piston shaft they were removing. They received stitches and restricted duty.

Miner was attempting to unclog a pipe with another pipe using compressed air. The smaller pipe, that was inside the larger clogged pipe, slipped due to moisture, hitting the top of the miner's right hand with the flat piece of metal, cutting the top of EE's hand open.

RTD3 Operator felt a pop in their left knee as they were exiting the cab. Pain came and went; reported the following day.

Employee was descending non-slip traction steps into a containment area, they tripped, fell forward while catching themself, they broke their left pinky finger.

EEs were setting a pinion into a rack with a bridal chain. The bridal chain became caught between the old pinion and rack. The chain was being moved and the pinion rolled, catching the EE's left thumb and causing a laceration to it. EE was taken to the clinic where they received stitches and restrictions.

While changing forks out for the bucket on a CAT skid steer, the injured employee went to knock the pin up so the forks would release. When EE did, the forks came off the frame and landed on EE's left foot, breaking the big toe and causing a laceration

Employee was seated on the inside of the cab of the loader when they caught their right middle finger between the door and the inside of the door frame.

Employee popped their shoulder out of place putting coveralls on.

Mechanic was working on a Front-End loader air seat. EE removed the air line, and the seat pinched EE's left arm/hand in the seat mechanism causing bruising to EE's forearm and hand.

EE was opening door on a tank. Door fell off the hinge, landing on EE's foot. EE was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a fracture to right foot. Released with restrictions and referred to ortho.

Employee cut index finger while removing bolts from liner.

Employee slipped from a two stepped step-ladder, leading EE's right flank to strike against the chock block holder that was on the backside of the loader bucket. This resulted in a fractured right rib.

Employee drove to baghouse and stepped on a pallet as EE was exiting the vehicle and rolled their left ankle.

Tire technician was removing a lock ring from a haul truck tire when the lock ring pinched EE's fingertip. *EE was diagnosed with a secondary infection due to improper wound care during a follow-up visit on 8/5/24 resulting in restricted duty work beginning 08/05/2024. Restrictions listed as wear splint, keep hand clean/dry, no lifting/push/pull over 10 pounds.

EE was entering the skid loader, right before stepping into the cab, EE heard a sound, twisted EE's body to look behind EE (as EE was holding the door to the cab), EE lost EE's balance, twisting EE's knee, and fell to the ground. EE's right knee hit the attachment to the skid loader.

EE struck right knee on a piece of metal while climbing out of primary screens.

Splitting rock. Material broke and tried to catch falling rock. ended up pinching hand in between 2 rocks.

An employee was trying to remove a skid steer bucket from the machine. The employee was using a hammer to tap the top latches to release the bucket. When the employee tapped the last latch, the bucket popped off and landed on EE's right foot causing two fractures in the 3rd metatarsal bone of the right foot.

EE had a rock slip out of their hands and cut their left hand.

a plant assistant was rolling a drive belt onto a crusher. While manually rolling the belt on, three fingers were pinched between the belt and sheave resulting in 2 fractured fingertips.

Haul truck operator was traveling on roadway when they hit some potholes in the road causing the truck to bounce. Operator stated that their back was sore.

Employee felt a pop in their chest while lifting a pipe to screw in spin locks.

Employee was cleaning EE's area after finishing a project. Employee was changing air bladders on a screener. Employee bent down to pick up the bladder, EE pulled on it. The bladder was caught on the grating, it released suddenly and the employee fell back against the handrail and struck the left side of EE's body.

Employee felt left ankle pain.

Employee reported knee pain on 6/19 that they associated with a funny feeling in their knee while operating a walk behind skid steer on 6/14. Employee was seen by a physician on 6/21 and put on restrictions.

Employee was putting in a bed rail in the structure and employee's hand was too close to pin when another employee hit the employee's thumb with a hammer when trying to set the pin on the bed rail.

Employee felt back pain after sitting in buddy seat of haul truck and driver hit bump

Repairing crusher and got hand caught between spider and mainframe. This cause miner to have a crushing action on their right hand.

Was operating Excavator. Got out and walked over to talk to dozer operator. As EE was walking over, EE stepped in a hole and dislocated their ankle.

Ee was working on a shovel when EE struck EE's hand with a 5 pound hammer. Seen at ER and clinic, diagnosed with a contusion and a non-displaced fracture. Released with restrictions site can accommodate and referred to ortho.

The employee was manual scaling with a scale bar and felt pain in their left shoulder.

The mobile mechanic was preparing for welding activity by grinding and prepping work area. While using the grinder it kicked back and struck the mechanic on the right cheek causing a laceration.

During manual concrete sounding inspection of a storage bam wall, the inspector impacted the left thumb with a 20 oz hammer, causing a fracture of the digit.

Employee was getting a bottle of water from the side cooler of a service truck when the lid fell in the bed of the truck. Employee went to retrieve the lid and while coming down out of the truck lost footing and slipped causing employee to hit the railing on the back of the truck then fall to the ground.

The technician was using a tool to hold pressure up on a plow bolt to prevent the bolt from spinning while removing the nut. The tool slipped and the technician's hand contacted the spinning bolt head causing a laceration.

Was hauling boulders to the crusher, EE got out of truck to move a rock that was in the middle of the road. EE picked it up and dropped it on right foot.

While trying to remove an inner tire on a forklift, employee was swinging a sledgehammer and struck the end of right index finger, lacerating & fracturing it. Employee received 4 stitches and given restricted work duties. Currently ONGOING.

Employee fell off ladder and landed on their hand, injuring a pinky.

The employee was putting a sinking Hammer onto drill steel when the drill slipped, causing employee's right Finger to get caught between the drill and drill steel. The injury was treated as a first aid situation, and later that evening, the employee went to the ER and received stitches.

Employee felt pain in their lower back after shoveling clean rock. Employee was placed on work restrictions.

Employee was hooking up alligator clips to the battery to fuel up the loader when employee's back foot slipped on the rubber mat that was laid down on the ground. The employee while falling down put arm out to catch self and heard a pop in shoulder. This resulted in a fracture in the shoulder socket.

While loading a truck, a rock fell from the loader bucket striking the handrail. The rock bounced off the handrail and went into the door window causing the glass to break.

Tech lost EE's balance and fell on back. Hairline fracture in bone.

EE was washing the tunnel and part of the hose was covered with material, so EE yanked on the hose to get it loose and felt pain on the inside part of EE's right wrist.

Contractor fell from elevation. First aid was performed on site. Received additional information from contractors on 6/22/2024 indicating that contractor had a fracture in their back.

Employee was performing maintenance on Volvo A40D, asset #TR403, and dropped belly pan. While working to assess for repair, bolt broke that holds clip securing safety chain of belly pan causing metal to impact LEFT index finger. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care and diagnosed with laceration to LEFT index finger and received two sutures.

Employee was opening their toolbox at time of incident.

Employee dropped pin on finger.

EE was working to unclog Biomass Line 3 near the waste bin on east side of Agg. Step 2. EE stepped back on to debris that had fallen over the retaining wall and fell.

Employee slipped and fell spraining both wrists.

EE was attempting to clear debris from the spray nozzle on a wash down hose with EE's pocketknife. The knife slipped and the EE stabbed self in the inside left forearm requiring several stitches making this accident reportable to MSHA.

Employee injured thumb while cleaning.

EE states they were using a poke bar in a silo to break up chunks of material. EE had shoulder pain and was treated as first aid until 07/01/2024 until they were diagnosed with a collar bone fracture.

I.E. stated they had just finished changing canoe liners in HG 10 flow through, as I.E. was walking away from the flow through I.E. slipped in the mud causing right hand to fly up becoming wedged between the belt and the bottom roller. I.E. went to a hospital where X-rays showed no broken bones. I.E. is supposed to follow up with Ortho for full release

Employee was closing the door behind employee and got finger caught in the door latch.

Employee was loosening valve, Strained back and received restrictions.

Ergonomics, twisting and pulling, rocks on the ground

The employee was dismounting a railcar and felt a pop in their left leg. EE continued walking along the railroad tracks and discomfort increased. On 07/23/2024 the employee was issued a work restriction and physical therapy.

The IP was transferring blank emulsion from a transfer tanker U/G, while adjusting the transfer hose, the cam lock fittings on the hose disconnected under pressure, striking IP in the lower lip

Ee raking down grit in slaker 4 bin. Reports feeling pull in rt shoulder, continued to rake, pain got worse. Reported incident. Seen at clinic the following day as pain was worse, released to return to work with restrictions site can accommodate.

EE was driving in the 4L intake, drove off of a lip and the inner liner of the cab broke loose and landed on EE's head jamming neck and back

Employee was attempting to remove an oil drain plug, and when it broke free, employee smashed pinky finger on a pipe

Moving screens on top of the screen when screen fell out of hand, slicing side of left palm of hand.

The employee experienced pain in EE's right wrist after shoveling rock. The doctor prescribed physical therapy, which started on 7-12-24, making EE's injury MSHA Reportable.

EE was shoveling out the bottom of a cup elevator when the blade of EE's shovel struck the side of the enclosure, with the impact sending a sharp pain up EE's left arm from the shovel.

Employee was walking to exit the preheater. As EE was going to exit and started to adjust to get out, EE's foot slipped off the top of the horizontal dome cooling pipe EE was standing on and started to fall. Employee stuck out EE's arms to try to stop falling. Employee noticed afterwards that EE's right shoulder was hurting. MLC was notified 10/28/2024 of medical care.

EE was stepping off of the Roof Bolter down to the boom controls. EE stepped onto the uneven surface of the mine floor rolling their right ankle. The EE continued to work for several shifts. The injury became reportable due to EE being placed on restricted duty on June 6, 2024.

EE was moving a rock on the splitter when the material broke smashing EE's hand.

EE tripped on a cable hitting L shoulder, L wrist, R knee. EE did not request med attention at this time. 6/12 EE complained L shoulder still sore. 6/13/24 EE was seen and diagnosed L should sprain, contusion L wrist, R knee. Follow up 6/17. EE restriction No use of L arm.

While driving loader, operator ran over a big stone that caused operator to be jolted inside the cab. While steadying self, operator placed left hand on the frame of the cab (where door hinges are). The door swung closed and pinned operator's thumb. Thumb was fractured, received 2 stitches, and given prescription antibiotics.

pulling drill steel out of roof and pinched finger between drill steel and bolter head causing a cut that required 6 stiches

Employee was stepping off bulldozer and missed the step causing employee to strike right knee on the push arm. Sore and swollen knee. Placed on restricted duty.

Employee strained arm trying to adjust seat in haul truck

Employee dislocated finger.

Haul truck operator felt pain in the hip while dismounting the Komatsu 730 haul truck. The operator has been placed on restricted duty.

Ee was putting filters away when a filter press fell, striking the ee on the back. Ee reported head, neck, shoulder and right hand pain. Seen at ER and clinic, released with restrictions site can accommodate.

changing bags in bag house when wire handle broke and punctured left hand of employee, the employee went into urgent care and got the area cleaned and was prescribed an antibiotic for potential of infection.

The injured employee was picking up a 1'x2' ceramic embedded rubber panel and when EE went to set it down to readjust their grip, the panel slipped. EE went to grab for the panel and it pinched EE's left index finger between the panel and the toe board. EE was wearing leather impact and cut resistant gloves at the time of the injury.

Prying a rock out and cutting EE's finger and got stitches

While conducting repair work on the feeder chain located on the Workman Creek Coal Handling Facility, injured was attempting to use a metal bar when the bar slipped striking the left eye brow, resulting in 6 stitches.

While mechanic was manually repositioning a lip guard in a wooden shipping box, the lip guard slid pinching employees pinky finger between the side wall of the box. The employee immediately stopped the job and reported the injury. Employee reported to the clinic for evaluation and received several stitches to manage the injury.

While pulling up miner cable with the mini trac, a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the right hand causing a fracture to EE's right index finger. EE was seen by a doctor at OA and placed in a splint with a full release.

Employee was chiseling out dried and hardened cement inside the Paste Plant Mixer Hopper. While attempting to chip out a section of the hardened cement with an air chisel using the right hand, EE had their left hand behind the hardened cement. When the air chisel broke through the cement it contacted EE's left ring finger causing injury to that finger.

Employee was welding and once finished put their hands on their legs to push up to the standing position. As they had their welding mask on, they didn't realize the welding rod had stuck to their glove and not fallen to the ground. The rod stuck into their left thigh causing a puncture and burn.

Back Strain caused by a slip.

Employee was grinding without eye protection and got debris in right eye.

EE was attempting to enlarge a hole on a rubber skirt. The knife EE was using slipped and cut the web of EE's other hand. The EE received one (1) suture in their hand.

Grinding on duct, raised face shield, debris got in right eye

Employee was pushing the roof bolter cable over to hang it and while pushing on the cable the employee's left hand slipped causing the left hand to strike a roof bolt plate resulting in a laceration. The employee was wearing gloves at time of incident.

A rock came off the drum of the shearer and hit them in the face, causing them to receive stitches to their chin.

EE was doing a repair on a wire using a utility knife. EE cut EE's calf and needed stitches. EE was released to full duty the same day and had a follow up today and is healing well and stitches are out

Employee came into contact with an installed roof bolt plate while hand dusting the place. Resulted in a laceration to the neck/back requiring 19 stitches.

EE was at blending plant and heard something squealing. Noticed grease on a grease line and pulled line to see if it was still connected. When EE pulled the line, it was behind a steel rod causing the rod to fall over and hit hand between wrist and bottom of thumb.

Individual using a wrench to tighten/loosen bolt, wrench slipped and struck miner in the chin.

Employee was unthreading a water hose from the wet dust truck while the hose was stretched. When the hose was undone the water hose sprung back striking the employee in the cheekbone causing a contusion just under the right eye. After further evaluation from an ophthalmology specialist, IE was diagnosed with a closed fracture of the right orbital floor on 7/9/2024.

Employee was removing a turbo from engine of a Komatsu 600. Part became dislodged from mounting surface & struck the employees left pinky finger. Employee was transported to hospital for stitches to repair laceration & returned to work next date.

Associate was changing a tooth on a bucket when they struck the tip of the tooth with a hammer causing a sliver of metal to break off. The sliver of metal was embedded in their cheek.

REMOTE GRIZZLY WAS NOT WORKING ON SCREENING PLANT. TESTING 12 VOLT BATTERY. HAD A PINCHED CORD THAT GAVE A JOLT.

the miner's finger was pinched between the sack rack and bar causing a small cut

EE was beating link out of cutter chain when piece of metal came off hammer face and struck EE in arm.

Employee was drilling a hole and felt pain in left shoulder

The employee was struck in the bottom lip by a drill steel while attempting to remove steels from the roof. They received a laceration that required three stitches.

While checking Feeder Hopper, fell back and cut arm on expanded metal.

Injured was struck by either rock or piece of miner bit while extracting coal from a face.

The employee was using a 6-inch electric handheld grinder with a cutoff wheel. The employee was cutting a steel bar grading walkway when the grinder kicked back and struck EE's right thumb. The grinder caused a laceration just above EE's right-hand thumb knuckle that required 5 sutures to close.

EE was dismounting a scoop and twisted right knee. This incident became reportable because the EE had surgery on October 4, 2024. The EE continues to work in EE's regular position with no restrictions.

Employee was cleaning the pads around the jaw crusher when they stepped into some mud and slipped causing them to fall into a steel supporting structure causing a small cut on their scalp. Employee stated their hard hat came off as their head went forward.

Team member got dirt and a small cut on their left eyelid on 6/24/2024. By 6/26/2024, the eye was swollen and became painful. Team member sought medical care at a local eyecare center.

The coal plant oil was cleaning coal out of a plugged chute at the coal plant. While reaching into the chute to remove a large chunk, EE drug EE's right index finger across a jagged pieced of wear liner. This cut through EE's gloves and caused a laceration on that finger. The laceration required 3 sutures.

EE was riding as a passenger in a fuel truck when the driver over-corrected the vehicle on an uneven surface, causing the vehicle to flip over to the passenger side. The passenger incurred a right shoulder rotator cuff strain.

EE was using the fuel reel on the back of the truck. As EE was rolling it up, it was going fast, and popped back and broke EE's tooth. Diagnosed with a broken front tooth, seen at dentist, released to full duty.

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell hitting the t-bar and then hitting them on right ear causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Employee was roof bolting on #2 Section in #6 entry inby spad #2271 when a piece of roof rock fell out and struck EE on top of the right forearm causing a 1" laceration that required 6 sutures to close. The rock measured 12"L x 10"W x 3"T.

Employee was removing excess jabco cable from the 7 South Belt, when the employee struck left hand with a hammer causing a laceration that was medically treated with 6 sutures to close. Employee did not miss any scheduled time as a result of the injury.

Employee was prepping a roof strap to place in the plank jacks. The strap was lying on the continuous mining machine. The strap began to slide. The employee grabbed the end of the strap and the momentum of the sliding strap pinched employee's hand between the corner of the strap and the coal rib.

Dust in eye

While driving a golf cart, the front tire hit a rock causing the steering wheel to spin out of control and stopping the cart. The steering wheel caught EE's right hand dislocating EE's ring finger.

EE was shoveling under conveyor and got cut on a sharp piece of the guard.

Guard fell on the back leg.

Employee was climbing into pick up truck, foot slipped on running boards and employee fell to the ground causing a sprain to the left ankle. Employee was placed into a brace.

Ee was tying leads on det cord when some material fell, striking the ee on the head, shoulders, and back. Seen at ER, diagnosed with fractures to the sinus. Released to full duty. Follow-up with ENT confirmed no further care required.

Employee was bending a bolt when EE's hand slipped off the bolt causing EE to fall forward. Using EE's arms to brace EE's fall, EE's right forearm struck a roof plate laying in the mud. This caused a laceration.

Employee placing metal on sheer table. While doing so the sheet teetered and struck employee upper right arm just above the elbow causing laceration.

Hit the tip of thumb on left hand around the tip of the nail while hammering a socket on a final drive plug and had caused a cut approx 1/4 inch

EE was cleaning the water trough on B Mill cooler by hand. It appears that a sliver of metal entered through glove into EE's right Pinkey finger.

While changing out waterline on the continuous miner, employee's forearm struck a burr on a shield causing a laceration requiring 10 stitches.

I.E. was troubleshooting air conditioner on production drill. While looking and listening to the unit, they repositioned themselves. Their hand slipped and came in contact with the condenser fans. The fan caused a laceration to the left wrist area that required stitches.

Employee was working with hand wrench and impact driver to loosen bolt. Lost grip on wrench open end whipped around caught EE on the side of forearm. Onsite medical treatment was provided, however, on 7/10/24 the employee notified us that EE thought the laceration was infected. We took EE to the Dr. and it was, so they gave EE some antibiotics.

Employee was working in the scrap yard. Employee was throwing rollers in the scrap yard when a bee landed on EE's back and stung EE.

As EE's partner was lowering drill steels out of the mine roof with an air drill, the injured employee went to grab the steels not realizing they had separated in the roof. The top steel fell from the roof and pinched EE's thumb between it and the steel EE was reaching for. EE finished the shift & was not seen at a treatment facility until the next day.

Employee reached around the back side of a spring board and received a laceration on the left middle finger after it came in contact with a sharp object that the employee could not see. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was on the section removing tubing with the Lo-Trac when the tubing chain that was hanging down caught their nose causing laceration requiring sutures.

Cutting flashing with a utility knife slipped and cut their knuckle.

Team member was closing a door on the finish mill and caught fingertip between a wire sling causing a laceration.

EE was operating a skid steer and noticed the attachment wasn't secured. EE stepped out of the machine to secure the attachment and EE's finger came across a metal burr on the attachment cutting EE's finger resulting in stitches.

While helping change out a pump motor, EE was moving the motor into place and got EE's left ring finger caught between the motor and the frame. EE sustained a laceration to EE's left ring finger that required 8 stitches. EE was treated and released to return to work.

Two EEs were attempting to install new troughing roller on the A19 belt. EEs lifted the roller with comealongs to get it into place. While lifting the roller got caught on the hand rail. EE's pulled back on the roller to get it over the hand rail. Roller swung forward pinching the EE's left hand ring finger between roller and a roller frame under the belt causing a laceration.

A welder was using an air chipping hammer to remove picks on the primary crusher at the Coal Handling Facility, when the electrician that was working with EE felt something hit EE's forehead. The electrician was 5 feet away from where the work was being done. The employee was contacted on the left side of EE's face above EE's eyebrow.

Employee was changing out a hose when the 24mm wrench slipped, pinched and lacerated EE's left pinky finger. Employee was wearing chemical resistant latex gloves; not wearing cut or impact resistant gloves that are available. Employee was taken to our medical clinic and received 4 sutures to manage the laceration.

Employee got left foot caught by conveyor. Employee was taken to medical. Resulted in broken ankle and contusions.

Employee was removing an old solenoid cable from a longwall shield. The cable was hanging down and employee jerked on it forcefully, expecting it to break free but it remained stuck and the reaction force caused an injury to right ring finger. Employee continued to work and first sought medical attention on 8/16/24 and was diagnosed with a fracture & possible tendon damage.

EE was switching cement lines as gate was stuck, as EE was switching, gate got stuck halfway open which caused cement to spray out and into EE facial area. Causing cement to enter EE's eyes.

Miner placed hand on top of bolt while running the impact wrench causing a laceration to right palm.

Transfer of dust from skin to eye lead to conjunctivitis of the right eye.

Employee was rolling up a spray hose mounted on the rear of the water truck. The employee over reeled the hose causing the hose nozzle to strike employee's lip causing a laceration.

Was driving a haul truck when the truck in front of EE stalled. EE got out to see if EE could help. EE climbed up on the catwalk when the brakes disengaged and started rolling backwards. EE jumped off the haul truck and in doing so strained calf muscle and upon hitting the ground strained left wrist.

Maintenance Tech was relocating empty compressed gas cylinders when the Tech hit self in face with cap of bottle. Tech was pulling bottle to the edge of secure rack to roll cylinder, when pulled on cap to move, the cap came loose and hit left portion of safety glasses causing laceration to eyebrow

Employee was walking backwards from front of pickup truck along conveyor. Stepped onto the grated ground berm, twisted ankle underneath self landing with all EE's body weight. Believed ankle was just sprained and went home. Two days later (6/14/24) found out it was a nondisplaced fracture of lateral right fibula.

Miner was working on a lime feed hopper when the lime powder unexpectedly blew out of a port getting under safety glasses into miner's left eye. First aid provided on site. Miner was transported to clinic for further treatment. Miner suffered chemical burn and eye scratch. Miner missed no work time.

EE was removing plug from a silo chute, as EE struck the chute with pipe EE's right hand came off pipe and struck the flange at the chute. This caused some lacerations, which required stitches.

Employee attempted to re-secure bolt on service truck air brake system, ring clamp released causing part of system to impact individual in face causing laceration to eyebrow and mild concussion.

Employee was walking outside and got dust in their eye. The eye was immediately flushed out.  The irritation persisted and the employee was taken to a clinic where no foreign objects nor scratches were found. The next day, the employee still felt irritation and returned to clinic where antibiotic eye drops were prescribed to prevent infection. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

Employee reported the incident on 06/13/2024 to EE's trainer, stating that while EE was training in batch precipitation on 06/12/2024, from 7:00am until 3:00pm after arriving at home later that night EE noticed irritation on EE's right ring finger.

Mine Tech Employee got debris in eye due to wind.

3rd party truck driver got stuck picking up a load. Employee used loader to help get stuck truck out. While backing up - the loader made contact with the front of the truck. This caused the truck door to close and make contact with driver's knee. The driver does not have an MSHA ID.

Employee was assisting another co-worker change batteries on the #9 scoop. While changing the batteries the cables were caught between the lifting arm of the scoop and battery causing an arc/ flash striking the employee in the left eye.

The EE attempted to cut a zip tie with a knife and lacerated left hand.

While operating the loader, the operator was on the way to the stockpile to get a bucket of material, the teeth of the bucket dug into the ground causing the loader to stop suddenly, projecting the operator into the windshield, cracking the windshield and hurting the operator's forehead and neck.

EE went to slide a pad under the left of the crane, EE felt something pull in the right arm.

IE was putting up carrier cable bolts in entry 2 right on HG-17. IE tilted back the platform and some bolts fell off of the tray. When IE tilted back forward. The bolts flipped upwards striking IE in the wrist. IE was given a wrist brace the next day at the doctor.

EE was trying to pry a rock out of jaw unit and smashed EE's finger with pry bar and the rock.

EE was letting down cable out of a rope hanger that was connected to a spad nail. The spad nail came out of the rib, hitting EE's left hand against a roof plate cutting EE's hand

Injured employee was scaling built up material off the side of feed hopper with a bar when they caught the end of their left pinky finger between the bar and hopper wall resulting in a closed fracture to the tip of the finger.

Employee was getting a chain into position around body retaining pin to aid in pulling a lower strut pin. While holding the body retaining pin up placing chain into position, the pin slipped out of their hand. When pin fell it pinched their middle and ring finger of left hand between body retaining pin and differential housing.

While cutting a piece of metal, EE rubbed left eye and might have gotten something in it off of the gloves. EE didn't notice until later in the evening when EE's eye started to get irritated. *EE did not report the injury until the start of the next shift and then was taken to the clinic to be checked out. After being brought back from the clinic, we sent EE home for the day.

EE, a loader operator, was working on a guard above EE's head this morning and a bunch of powdery dirt fell off the belt frame above EE's head and hit EE in the face. It got around EE's safety glasses and got some in EE's eyes.

Employee was opening a valve, and the valve lever broke causing the employee to fall to the ground. Employee was seen at Aspen quick care in Spring Creek, NV. X-Rays revealed that the employee had a fractured coccyx. the employee was released to full duty and will return to work on next scheduled shift, June 15th.

High heat warning for Yavapai county last ten days. Employee had been fasting for 24 hours prior contributed to this event. Employee received two staple to close a wound on the head.

Employee was shoveling stone off conveyor belt when slipped and hit nose against I-beam.

Employee used a hammer and a prybar to free a 10-12" rock wedged in between C2 chute and belt. Rock shattered, causing a large fragment of the rock to bounce and eject back towards the employee. Rock made contact with employee's forehead above right eye. All proper PPE was worn during the time of incident. Employee received 6 stitches and returned to work.

Employee was stepping off the 20T crane when EE experienced pain in lower right quadrant, where EE previously had a hernia repaired. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a recurrent right inguinal hernia, referred to PCP/Surgeon. Currently ONGOING.

EE picked up a large stone to remove it from the roadway. As EE picked it up, it broke into pieces. A sharp edge of the stone cut the ee's finger. Laceration requires stitches. No further restrictions or treatment administered.

While EE was running the miner the face was popping and a piece of coal came off the face and hit EE in the mouth causing one of their front teeth to get chipped.

Employee was cleaning foam spray out of a hose at the end of a shift. Some of the remnants of the foam got into the employee's eye.

EE states EE closed the door to the mobile equipment onto right middle finger. EE has a distal tuft fracture in right middle finger. This is a small fracture at the tip of the finger. There is no indication for any further treatment for this type of fracture.

EE received stitches after laceration to right elbow area. Employee received laceration as a result of horseplay in 4x4 vehicle.

EE was performing routine maintenance. EE was greasing the heavy media cyclone. EE picked up the pneumatic grease gun with right hand on the handle and left on the side of the pump. The pump cycled one last time catching EE's left hand index finger

Employee slipped after showering and employee's head contacted locker door resulting in a laceration. Was seen at ER where sutures were required. Full work release was given making this a medical reportable incident.

While EE was cleaning out the core of the middle cross conveyers, EE was standing halfway up on a 6 foot ladder. While doing this, a rock fell off of the crusher and hit EE in the hard hat. This hit caused EE to fall off the ladder to the ground.

EE stated that EE had lifted the shield on the #1 battery operated 4-wheeler, the panel slipped out of EE's hand causing the panel to fall on EE's left index finger.

While repairing a hydraulic hose, the wrench slipped causing employee's elbow to strike a bundle of roof bolt plates, resulted in a laceration requiring 6 stitches.

Individual was crawling through brattice and crawled into the scoop bucket that was parked on other side resulting in 5 sutures on their nose.

Employee was stacking plate on the bolter. After they stacked the plates, they turned around to see where they were going to step and caught their wrist on the edge of the plates causing a laceration that required 3 stitches.

The employee was helping the welder place a hydraulic jack on the sand plant feeder. After placing it, the hydraulic jack came loose, hitting EE in the head. The employee had all the safety equipment.

EE was helping load the belt into the scoop bucket. As they were lapping the belt, the scoop rolled forward and the employee's foot accidentally got caught between the scoop bucket and the mine floor causing injury.

Employee was grinding metal hopper door. Foreign material entered EE's right eye causing a corneal abrasion. EE was wearing safety glasses at the time.

Employee was cleaning bearings near the chute when a rock came off the belt and hit the employee behind the left ear. Employee was wearing a hard hat.

EE was working on a conveyor belt when EE's left elbow hit a piece of angle iron requiring 3 stitches.

The employee was tac welding on a shop table when the incident occurred. During the night the employee had pain in eye. The employee went to the ER for treatment and was given prescription eye drops. The employee returned to work the next morning without pain and had no missed time.

While adjusting the bolter head employee got EE's finger pinched between the longarm and the canopy post. Employee received medical treatment 6/12/2024 receiving stitches making this a reportable accident.

Employee was cutting belt and the utility knife slipped out causing an incision to the right leg.

Employee removed access cover where sand is lifted using a vertical elevator, attempted to use a piece of rebar to poke at what the employee described as "wet sand" in an attempt to unclog the sand and allow it to pass through to the vertical elevator. While poking at the sand, the rebar contacted a section of the vertical elevator which casued the employee's hand to be pinched.

In the process of dislodging wedged forklift forks from underneath a bulk bagger, an operator struck the steering wheel of the forklift with chin, causing a chin laceration with 2 stitches.

While removing the bolts from the belly pan of a dozer, dirt fell in behind the employee's safety glasses and got into EE's eye. EE was taken to the clinic and the debris was successfully removed. The employee was given prescription eye drops, making this incident reportable.

Employee was in the process of training the belt conveyor, using a pry bar for cleaning around bearing bolts, pry bar slipped between the belt and the tail pulley "belt was running" this caused the pry bar to push the employee's hand against the conveyor frame resulting in a cut to the right pinky finger, requiring 2 stitches.

Taping a drill pattern and twisted ankle on uneven ground.

Employee was prepping a splice for vulcanization when the olfa knife employee was using slipped and contacted employee's arm. Employee was transported to the hospital and received stitches resulting in a recordable incident. Employee was released back to work full duty.

Replacing bearing on tail pulley of primary crusher. Driving bearing into place when piece of metal broke off and struck employee just above upper lip causing laceration which required two sutures.

There are four steps with handrails to enter/exit the office. When walking down the steps exiting the plant office the employee slipped on the first step losing their balance and fell backward on the steps and slid to the bottom straining their lower back. A contributing factor to the incident was the steps are wood and it had recently rained making the steps slick.

Miner was helping pull and maneuver a steel rope cable when a burr on the cable caught the miner's arm. This resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.

Roof Bolter operator was injured when a glove was caught between the drill steel and the chuck of the drill pot while drilling. EE was examined by a physician and diagnosed with a fractured right thumb.

Baghouse pulsed air which blew dust into right eye when worker looked into an inspection port door to see why screw wasn't working correctly.

Employee got a cut on EE's forearm from a razor blade attached to tubing being used to cut full filter bags for removal and changeout, resulting in 6 stitches

Knocking out a pin with the bullpin.

Employee leaned over rail to cut rail, using Metal Grinder. Grinder kicked back, slipped under face shield, and cut neck of employee. Employee received stitches to neck at ER. Able to go back to work next day.

Employee notified us 1 month after last day worked that it may be work related. Company received letter of determination on 11/15/24.

IE had an audiogram and the miner incurred a reportable hearing loss. Miner was over the threshold limit.

CARPAL TUNNEL RIGHT ELBOW AND RIGHT HAND

As a result of medical examinations, this miner has been diagnosed with a sufficient degree of pneumoconiosis.

Employee was working in LHP, EE was cleaning. EE went to 1 knee. EE overheated. 911 was called and started an IV. Has pre-existing medical conditions that were unknown to management.

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 7/9/2018. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Job-related hearing loss. Pending Workers Compensation Settlement.

Heat index was above 100 degrees. Miner suffered dehydration/heat exhaustion and went to the hospital.

New hire mechanic was working on equipment at the Ragsdale location. While they were working, their peers recognized that they were not acting like themselves and recognized signs of heat stress. Employee left the site at 3:15PM. The following morning, they went to the doctor since they were not feeling well. At 4:00PM on 4/25/24 they were admitted for dehydration and heat stroke.

On 7/10/24, operator reported that turning the knobs on the loadout system caused a cyst on EE's right index finger over a span of two days. The medical evaluation diagnosed EE with a ganglion cyst of the right finger. The employee was cleared to full duty with no restrictions. However, during a recent appointment on 8/20/24, the employee was referred for physical therapy.

Nox exposure. Short of breath and coughing. Employee taken to hospital and spent the night then was released and returned to work with light duty.

I.E. stated right shoulder popping while doing repetitive motion. (roof bolting)

While running supplies with diesel scoop over time developed pain in lower back. Individual had to receive surgery on 11/05/2024 for Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis resulting in a lost time accident.

Repetitive motion claim of numbness to hand, elbows, and fingers. Employee was taken off work later for further evaluation.

While working next to the kiln area employee obtained a heat rash on 6/21/24. Heat rash had calmed down except for some spots on the left leg. employee reported this on the 6/27/24 and got medical attention were they prescribed a steroid cream.

EE was working on a dust collector. They stood up from a crouching position & became dizzy & lost consciousness. A coworker helped them to the ground. ERT was called, they were transported to a medical facility & treated for dehydration.

IE complains of numbness in both hands on a regular basis. IE also complaining about having trouble squeezing for long period of times and cramping. Employee continued to work regular duty until surgery on 11/1/2024

Operating heavy equipment.

Hearing Standard threshold.

A mine ops technician was monitoring the 53 tie down when they noticed a haul truck operator was walking in a weakened state as they were leaving the restroom to get on their haul truck. ERT was called to check the operator. Operator was taken to a hospital & was treated for dehydration. Operator was given 3 IV bags.

EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Exposure to coal mine dust

Employee presented to us with shoulder pain. Testing shows degenerative condition.

During a review of Audiograms by an Audiologist on 6/10/2024 it was determined that the employee sustained a threshold shift in both ears. The employee is being retrained in accordance with section 62.180 of the 30 CFR.