Mining Incidents in September 2024

This week we had a scheduled outage planned for the mine to do maintenance and upkeep. During this outage our main man hoist was scheduled for an upgrade taking it down until Friday. There are still 2 escape shafts to the surface in case of an emergency There was no accident or injury. The notification was just a courtesy call.

Contractor was going up in the finish and adjusted backpack resulting in the safety trip to engage in elevator.

A non-injury electrical fire occurred on the No. 1 Brookeville Locomotive.

While pulling section feeder out of slope with the slope hoist car the hoist car came off track near 600' mark striking slope rib and causing damage to the empty passenger compartment of the slope car. Unknown exactly why car came off track. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

A non-injury roof fall was discovered on the No. 1B Belt; Track Entry; No. 3 Break, near spad 3235. Fall measured approximately 70 feet long x 19 feet wide x 8 feet high.

Central dispatch notified site of a fire at an abandoned house on an outlying area of mine property, AKA Apache Tejo south of Hurley, NM. ERRT members and Hurley VFD responded, flames were completely out by 4:00 a.m. and fire watch continued. No mining operations were involved or threatened, just located on land the company owns.

High Winds in the area due to hurricane weather from Florida caused several issues with our service providers lines. we do have backup generator power capability for the hoist. Line power has been restored at time of this report.

Two employees got stuck inside the old shipping silo elevator for 40 minutes. Car was just below the 4th floor landing, so employees were able to climb out the top.

Highwall fell at drift damaging 10' of canopy approximately 8' high, 10' long on right and 1' long on left side of entry. Damaged 2 rows of bolts.

An 8' wide x 16' long x 6' high unintentional roof fall occurred on the East Mains #2 belt line at 33 crosscut.

The Mine Elevator here at Leer South Mine went down due to a faulty brake switch that had a bolt loosen which caused the micro-switch to short out. No individuals were on the elevator at the time of the incident. The elevator was repaired and put back into service at 6:28 p.m.

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

An Unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 Entry in the North Mains at Break 18-19, Fall is approximately 3,000 ft from section, Fall Measures 20'W X 50'L X 6-10' H. The fall will not be rehabilitated, fall did not affect ventilation or passage of persons. All entrances have been dangered off and cribbed.

A non-injury roof fall accident occurred on 09-26-24 at approx. 5:30 pm. The fall occurred in the #6 entry in-by (SS #6039) at the #12 crosscut on the #1 working section located on the #5 North Panel. The roof fall fell above the anchorage. The roof fell measured approx. 5' thick 18' long and 15' wide. The fall was cleaned up.

Mine 12-00427 evacuated the Mine on 9/27/24 immediately upon receiving confirmation from Frontier Kemper that the Quick Release Safety test procedure for the Skip #1 and Skip #2 were done incorrectly.

Power was lost off of the main grid. An employee was discovered to be a couple feet from the bottom on the elevator. Generator was started around 5:46 and they were lowered and exited the elevator at 5:49.

Mine EVAC was called due to liner issues on SHoist

A unplanned roof fall occurred on 9/25/2024 at approx 8:40am in the 6 South 3 East setup face at 7 1/2xc. The fall was 5-6' wide x 58' long x 6' high. The fall was cleaned up and bolted.

Lost power from our electricity provider causing the production hoist to be unavailable. Evacuation canceled.

Spontaneous combustion of coal on the West pit. No people or resources are at risk.

A roof fall above anchorage occurred at the face in the belt entry in the C-5B section. The roof fall was approximately 25' long, 18' wide and 8' high. There were no visible features in the roof in this area.

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the No. 7 entry at spad no. 3421 in the outby return entry.

A non-injury roof fall was found in the 1 east tailgate x-cut 12, 2-1 entry.

The east gate solenoid valve failed causing the hoist man to switch to maintenance mode. The gate did not shut, causing rock to overflow into the skip and cause a pile at the bottom of the shaft. No miners were present in the area of the incident.

A fire occurred on a CAT 775G haul truck. There were no injuries associated with this incident. Incident is still under investigation.

Maintenance pickup truck caught on fire. No one was underground at the time the fire was discovered. The Company was in the middle of a maintenance shutdown. All vehicles had not been used underground for two weeks prior to the fire. No one had been underground except the personnel working on the Production Shaft rope change for two weeks prior.

The mine lost power to the elevator while it was going into the mine empty, which caused the rope grippers to set. The rope grippers would not reset due to a sensor fault that was caused by the grippers dropping too far. They were manually pumped off and then a shim was installed to keep them from dropping too far to clear the fault. Returned to service 3:30 pm on 9/21/24.

An unintentional roof fall was found by the weekly examiner near spad 30803 at 8:03. The area was cribbed and dangered off on all approaches. The fall was approximately 8' in height, and 20' long and wide.

A roof fall was found on the #6 mainline belt at 5 wall. The fall was approximately 25 to 30 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #3 entry in the #1 North Mains, between break #40 and #41 , 50' Outby spad #3476 fall measures 20'x 50' x 6-10'high.Fall did not affect passage of persons or ventilation. All entrances had been dangered off and cribbed prior to fall.

An unplanned roof fall occurred above anchorage in the No. 7 entry outby spad 3313 measuring approx. 60 foot long and approx. 35 inches to 45 inches thick.

Roof fall above anchorage discovered reportable during weekly examination of Motor Barn Seals. Fall located between #3 and #4 Seal and was 16' wide, 16' long and 7' high. Ventilation was not affected to the seals, but travel way is affected. Area will be supported and provided with a travelway.

Had a non-immediately reportable rock fall in an Outby area of the Mine. The fall occurred on the Left Fork Panel, in the intersection's only of the #3 and #4 Entries, in Break #11.

A roof fall occurred in the 4th south west sub mains, number 1 entry between xc 159 and xc 160 at spad 108+80 and 109+55. The fall measured approximately 65'x19'x8'. The fall will not be loaded out and the area has additional support added.

Roof Fall was discovered 9/17/24 during weekly exam with state inspector on 4 C Belt bk 28. Fall is in intersection, will not be rehabbed, not blocking travel, isn't in an escapeway. Fall is 5' thick x 20 long x 15 wide. Area was dangered off. No injuries. Note: Both agencies are aware of the roof fall.

Grass fire on a non-active part of the Jewett Mine. We are not sure what started the fire, but there is a service road that that is accessed by gas well personal as well as mine personal. The fire did not start for the main road but started on the inside of the mine property. There is a high voltage power line located where the fire was as well, but no lines were down.

contracted stripping crew reported a chip trailer had started on fire likely due to sparks from chipper igniting the chips. Operations were immediately shut down, emergency response executed and plant water trucks / local fire dept were called to assist. Fire was extinguished, all clear was given at appx 7:45 pm. NO injuries. Fire did not spread beyond top of trailer.

Customer Truck was tarping the load in the employee driveway when the tarp came in contact with the high voltage power lines. No injury or impairment.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 3 East Mains #1 Entry 36 Wall. The fall is approximately 100' long / 16' wide / 20' high. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Conditions contributing to the roof fall are adverse roof conditions and a shift of the strata causing the roof strata to separate above the anchorage.

Hoist down more than thirty minutes due to # 2 drive motor fault.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due a door switch getting moisture in it. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due a door switch getting moisture in it. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.

A roof fall above anchorage occurred on the outby side of intersection at West Mains 58XC in the #1 entry.

A roof fall was discovered in the 1 east tailgate at x-cut 14 2-3 entry. the fall was confined within the x-cut and did not obstruct ventilation, travel ways or escapeways, the width was approximately 18 feet and 25 feet across towards 3 entry.

At 3:50 am a roof fall was discovered on Cumberland West 1 belt at break 35.5. The fall was approximately 16ft wide x 15 ft high x 25ft long.

A non-injury roof fall that measured 15' wide, 20' long, and 15' high occurred. The fall was isolated to the #5 entry on south mains at break #27. Additional support measures in the form of cribs were installed in by, out by, and to the right to support the area. The release of supported roof was due to an overlying separation above the anchorage of the primary support installed.

Hoisting system was down more than thirty minute due to Motor failure. Motor was replaced. All personnel were on surface.

The hoist tripped out at 4:10 PM. The electricians on duty found a loose relay in the PLC is what caused the hoist to trip.

There was an unplanned roof fall at 5+60 #4 entry, 8/54 East Rock dust drop.

The bearing in the 28 belt head pully seized, igniting the belt. The fire was declared extinguished at 12:00pm

A roof fall was discovered in the primary escapeway at 39 crosscut on #11 Belt in the #6 entry measuring approximately 70' wide x 20' long x 6' thick. This was a continuation of a roof fall that had previously been reported and dangered off.

A sudden PLC fault allowed slack to form and force the No. 4 hoist rope over into No. 1 hoist rope on the sheave wheel. The elevator was 30 feet from the mine floor and 8 miners inside. Shortly after the elevator was able to be manually lowered to get the miners off. It was placed back in service at 1:30PM.

Employees were at the scene when the event occurred, and the fire was quickly extinguished, less than half an hour. When investigating the event, the bag house was found to have a faulty level indicator not allowing the system to work correctly and dump the coal dust on the belt.

This is an area of transition between shale and sandstone. No injuries or damage to any equipment occurred.

Do not know the cause of the fire. Fire on top of Silo. No personnel at risk.

992K Cat loader - loading shot material into 777F Rock Trucks in coal pit. Employee going into pit to get a bucket of shot material. Right side of highwall fell and struck front of loader and front cab area.

Employee was reinstalling a port cover to an access port on the 565-SC1 screw conveyor (which was locked out), and the employee reported that the cover sucked in quickly, pinching EE's finger between the port cover and the port opening.

EE was using a 3 rung step ladder to access the engine area on a dump truck. While mounting and dismounting the ladder the ee felt discomfort in groin area. EE went to a health clinic and was diagnosed with a hernia.

Worker was working on installing a driveline on a DR412i equipment. One side was connected and the other end of the driveline fell. Worker's hands were trapped between driveline and pumps. Worker removed both hands after getting pinched adding to the injury. Worker climbed out of pump area and off the machine.

An Employee was working on the back side of the Guillotine when the operator of the Guillotine pushed a slab through. The employee's finger was on equipment and wasn't paying attention when the slab hit EE's hand and severed the top of EE's right ring finger through the glove.

Employee was installing a new air conditioner and alternator on a loader when EE's finger got caught in the belt, amputating the tip of EE's left middle finger up to the nail bed. Employee sought medical attention and is currently on restricted duty.

3 employees were loading pipe into loader bucket for transport, 2 ground, 1 operator. One miner was standing on pipe inside bucket. A signal was given to rotate the bucket, Miner standing on the pipe had one hand on top of bucket, when bucket rotated the miner's left hand (pointer/middle finger) were lacerated. Miner suffered non-life threatening partial amputation of finger tip.

Employee was using a sledgehammer to break a mill door free, had to switch tools and when EE reached out to grab the other tool felt a pop in EE's lower back.

Employee was moving rocks out of roadway and strained left rotator cuff.

Employee was pulling an MRS while another employee was pushing with a scoop. While pulling the MRS the scoop jack knifed and struck the rib causing employee to hit shoulder on the inside of the deck of the scoop. Original accident date was 09/30/2024 but employee continued to work until 01/29/2025.

Injured Employee was changing a cutter shaft on the Longwall tail drum. As EE was removing the shaft retaining ring, hot hydraulic fluid squirted out onto EE's hands causing burns & blistering. Employee failed to properly relieve system hydraulic pressure. Employee missed 1 shift of work due to this injury.

Employee was lifting cable bolts off of the top of 5ft bolts that were in an insert to load the roof bolter.

Loading 16ft cable Bolts on bolter. They put a hand on top of scoop bucket and a piece of draw rock fell on top of their hand. Resulting a broken pinky finger on left hand.

EE was working from the bed of a truck and hopped down to the ground. EE experienced pain in right knee with swelling. EE states that the pain is increased with pressure and motion. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

While working on the Dryer 4 Platform Employee went to light a cigarette and Employee's right glove caught on fire leading to severe burns on hand.

While climbing into a loader and using both hands, the employee placed their right foot onto the first step. While pulling themselves up, they felt a pop in their right lower leg followed by pain.

Employee was changing rollers on the 7 North #1 Belt. Employee was carrying a roller on shoulder. They tossed it off their shoulder to the mine floor but on its way down it hit the belt structure and bounced off and landed on their right foot. No rules or regulations were violated. Missed 1 shift of work due to a contusion on the foot.

Injured was stepping off of the DDR Roof Bolter, twisted ankle after stepping into a hole resulted in a fractured foot.

Injured cut piece out of 1"" steel plate at welding table on 1st floor of plant, while observing the scrap 1"" steel being lifted off table with chain and chain hoist the chain slipped causing the steel plate to hit welding table and bounce off striking their right index finger resulting in a fracture. No problems with compliance or equipment issues, training or PPE.

EE was trying to move vent tub that was stuck in the mud, handle broke causing body to twist, foot was stuck in the mud, causing knee to twist in an awkward position. Felt a popping sensation in the left knee, finished shift. Next day any movement of knee was very painful, safety took to seek Medical care. 9-30-2024 restricted from any work by specialist.

Injured employee was dragging a ventilation tube and stepped on loose coal/rock causing EE to slip and fall backward, twisting their right knee. Has been initially diagnosed with a knee sprain. No rules or regulations were violated.

A Mechanic removed a fender from a bulk truck and with help lifted and placed the fender on the ground. After setting fender down mechanic felt pain in EE's back and sat down in hopes the pain would pass. Employee was transported to hospital and diagnosed with lumbar spasms and required to miss one day of work to rest.

Employee was getting out of their service truck and twisted a knee. Employee did not report the event until the next day when their knee swollen and sore. Employee went to the ER and taken off work. Currently ongoing.

Employee was walking in parking lot to the line out meeting. Employee stated was trying to avoid a rattlesnake in the parking lot and rolled left ankle. This resulted in an ankle sprain.

Employee was shoveling track on a dozer and stepped into a hole and fell. Employee stated EE did not see hole.

Employee was carrying a LW flight when they dropped flight on their foot/ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee injured left knee after employee slipped on a relay bar walking down the longwall face. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was entering the driver's side door of the plant maintenance truck. After sitting in down in the seat, EE was stung in the lower back by a yellow jacket. An allergic reaction ensued, and the employee was transported to the local hospital.

While loading oversize rock into the haul truck a large rock jolted the truck causing the truck operator to sway side to side causing the operator to hit their head on the side door window. The loader operator saw the truck shake but didn`t know the truck operator hit their head.

While breaking bead from a loader tire, with the porta power ram, the ram slipped and smashed the left thumb between the ram and the frame of the loader. This caused a finger laceration, fracture of distal phalanx of finger and open nailbed injury.

Employee was walking up steps to get to a loader when they slipped. They held onto the rail but felt a pull right leg. Additional testing indicated a pulled hamstring requiring physical therapy and resulting in lost work days

Mechanic was descending a two rung step ladder with a part in EE's hands. EE reached the floor and stepped on a part which was on the ground and rolled EE's ankle.

Injured Left index finger with screw gun and became dizzy and fainted.

Years of driving a haul truck is taking a toll on EE's lower back.

Employee was reaching for a safety rope that was stuck on a channel car and the channel came in contact with the back of employee's left had, resulting in four sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The plant was shut down for the day and the miner was inspecting the plant and went to inspect the crusher blow bars. The miner opened the inspection door on the crusher to check the blow bar condition. When moving the rotor to inspect the gap the miner's hand got caught between the rotor and the inspection door frame and bent EE's wrist back fracturing EE's wrist.

EE used 16-inch screw bar to hang Ventilation curtain. The screw bar slipped out of EE's hand and fell, striking EE above the left eye, causing a small laceration. No treatment needed. Finished shift and went home. Next day EE did not feel good. Went to the ER and was Diagnosed with a Concussion. Doctor prescribed days off.

On 9/25/24 employee was lifting a 55-pound bag of flobeads (Dry Cat) when EE felt a sharp pain in their back. Employee continued to work until EE was taken out of work by a physician on 10/22/24.

Injured employee was hanging trailing cables on the boom of the loading machine to be advanced up the entry. They extended their right hand to hook the pull rope on the boom at the same time the boom was re-positioned. Employees hand was caught between the boom and coal rib. Employee suffered a broken little finger on their right hand.

As operator approached material bank approximately 8' of the material collapsed with no warning. Material pushed the Loader backwards and broke the front windshield allowing material to spill into the cab. Operator was able to immediately exit the machine in under 5 minutes using the alternate door on the right.

Employee was a passenger in a mantrip when the operator of the mantrip hit a rough spot in the road causing the injured employee to hit their lower back on the edge of the seat. Started missing work on 09/26/2024.

Employee was climbing a bank out of the dust hole and slipped falling onto the side of a dust wagon landing on EE's right side under EE's right arm resulting in two fractured ribs.

Employee tried lifting a 4"" poly pipe that was plugged with mud to try and clear the pipe. When the employee dropped the pipe, they felt something was wrong with their lower back.

Maintenance employee directed the mixer operator to stand on a ladder and see if the valve was opening all the way prior to reassembling the pipe. Mixer operator put their middle finger into the pipe opening. The valve closed on the tip of the finger. The impact caused an avulsion of the workers left hand middle fingertip.

Doing maintenance. EE was prying on a cover when pry bar slipped and they landed on the bar on their left knee.

The employee was helping lift replacement blow bars for the crusher repair. EE went to lift the blow bar and felt a funny pinch in their back. After resting for a minute, EE decided it best to go to the hospital for evaluation. The doctor released EE without treatment and told EE not to return to work for three days. All conditions were normal at the time.

While rib bolting off of the continuous miner in 7 South mains between 4 and 5 entry at 10.5 xcut, a piece of the rib fell from above the rib bolt striking the employee on the right leg causing a fracture.

Employee was operating the continuous miner in 7 South mains. A piece of rib fell out while mining between 4-5 entry at 10.5 X-cut and struck the employee pushing employee to the ground. The employee suffered 2 fractured ribs as a result of the incident.

Employee picked up a piece of metal and stated EE felt something pop in their left shoulder. The Employee continued to work, and said it was ok. On 1/24/2025 EE informed the foreman that EE had scheduled a surgery for their shoulder for 1/28/2025.

The employee was standing on the opposite side of the bolter and the operator repositioned the bolter running over the toes on the right foot of the opposite operator causing a fracture to the big toe and the third toe. Started missing work on 09/25/2024.

Employee was changing VSI parts. EE was using a hammer to pound on parts, to loosen them up for removal. As EE was doing this, EE got a small piece of steel in EE's right eye. EE went to an ophthalmologist to have it removed. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

EE was climbing down ladder on loader and toe of boot slipped off last step causing EE to lose balance and fall on butt.

While installing a pin in the bucket cylinder of the PC2000, the Miner had their foot positioned under a pallet board. The pin came loose from its rigging and struck the pallet which in turn struck the Miner's left foot behind the steel toe shoe.

Employee was lifting a wooden block and injured their bicep. Injury date occurred 9/23/24 but injury did not become reportable until 10/30/24.

Employee was installing rib bolt, was inserting glue into hole when a piece of sharp draw rock fell from mine roof striking employee's left hand causing a laceration and fracture.

Employee tripped landed on EE's hand sustaining a fracture.

A mechanic was working to remove the final drive of a Cat D10 dozer. EE was repositioning self on the idler frame so that a forklift could be brought in to remove the final drive. EE's hand slipped and EE lost balance and fell backward 42 inches and landed on their back on the track pad (grouser) that had been removed.

Grinding on sealing of the kiln, the grinder kicked back, hitting the bottom of EE's welding helmet, knocking it up, allowing the grinder wheel to make contact with EE's face. EE was taken to the hospital where EE received stitches to EE's upper and lower lips. The grinder was equipped with a guard.

Employee was changing a bottom roller above the take-up when the roller fell and struck EE on the right foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was changing a screen panel on the scalping screen, when EE pulled the panel out, EE heard a pop. EE was taken to after-hours where EE was then referred to the hospital with a torn left bicep and dislocated left shoulder which was later verified via MRI.

Employee was cleaning concrete forms and turned to move striking their left shoulder into the jack bolt on the form directly behind him.

An employee arrived early to work and waited outside the closed gate. Around 5:30 AM the foreman arrived with the gate key. The employee got out and assisted the foreman on opening the gate. On the way back to their personal vehicle, the employee slipped on the gravel and fell onto the asphalt, breaking their right hip. The employee was not clocked in and not wearing work boots.

EE was changing v-belts on sheave at the elevator head pulley. EE's finger was caught between sheave and belt when installing belts. EE received medical attention resulting in laceration and bone fracture on finger tip.

Employee was assisting change a belt skirting on a conveyor belt, when the cut was being made the boxcutter released from the skirting and due to the force in which employee was pulling it, it came back and hit them in the knee resulting in a laceration to their right knee

EE was working near a conveyor belt when they tripped over their own feet which resulted in a fall towards the conveyor belt. During the fall, the EE's right arm made contact with the belt and went between the belt and the roller. This incident resulted in a fracture to the EE's right arm. The E-stop pull cord was activated stopping the conveyor.

Employee was changing a belt roller, they hit the roller with their hammer then hit their thumb. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Miner suffered 3rd degree burns to the abdomen when a hose popped off the seal pump in the process of removal. Burns required debridement and an allograft.

Employee was carrying a liner with another employee. The liner almost dropped and the employee attempted to catch the liner before it hit the second employee. The liner caught the employee's right pinky finger between the liner and feeder and the finger was pinched. The pinch lacerated the finger, which required 3 stitches to close.

Employee rolled EE's ankle when walking into a building causing a sprained ankle.

IE was roof bolting when they lost suction, and drill steel hung in the mine roof. The IE was attempting to check the suction prior to removing the stuck drill steel when the drill steel fell striking the employees left index finger between the drill steel and drill pot causing a fractured finger.

EE was coming down from the 4th floor. Upon descending the steps from the 2nd to 1st floor, EE slipped and injured right knee. Ambulance was called and EE was transported to the hospital.

EE was tightening bolts on a rebuilt pump when EE felt a pain in EE's back.

Miner starting turn into 54 block 1-2 crosscut and had mined enough to install first roof strap. Injured climbed up on the rear bumper and reached over the conveyor tail boom to retrieve roof strap and got pinched between the tail swing jack and the roof bolt tray on the frame of the miner, resulting in two fractures to their pelvis.

EE was setting the electronic equipment to detect the centering of the holes to be drilled with the 3"" diameter drill. EE mistakenly leaned on a rod of the hole finder equipment and fell. EE, two days later on the phone, told me that EE had broken EE's wrist and ankle.

Employee was walking an airway course on 8-Left 2 Block whenever EE twisted EE's right knee.

While setting in the shuttle car at the feeder the corner of the rib rolled off and some of the coal fell into the cab pinching the skin on the back of the right arm causing two small lacerations. 3 sutures in one and 5 sutures in the other.

Employee was walking stumbled and fell sideways 14 feet from a step over ladder they had traversed landing on their right side with pain on that side and shoulder 911 was called and the employee was transported to Hospital.

While lifting block for building wall EE experienced pain in EE's groin and hip. EE was taken off work on December 13, 2024 for surgery.

This incident became a recordable on 10/01/2024 when the employee was placed on restrictions. The employee and a partner were removing the guard on 111-10-4a cobber to repair the sprocket and chain. While removing one side of the guard, the employee felt pain on the inside of left elbow below the Bicep. The weight of the guard is approximately 80 lbs.

They were reeling up the cable slack on the bolter when the cable got tight and hit IE in the legs causing EE to fall to the ground hurting their back.

Employee stepped off the excavator step (maintaining 3 points of contact) onto uneven ground and rolled their ankle.

EE was crimping a new hoist cable when they felt a pop in their right bicep. Initially reported as an Ache and Pain. EE went to see doctor on 2/28/25 and was given restrictions

As the employee was using a skid steer to move grits in the plant the machine hit a rut and bounced and the employee claims it jarred EE injuring EE's back.

Employee was removing debris when a piece of rock fell between two shields and struck EE in left hand. EE was wearing EE's metacarpal gloves at the time. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was mining in the number 7 heading on the Mains section when a methane ignition occurred resulting in burns to the employees face and hands.

While attempting to remove a pipe fitting the pipe wrench slipped, striking them on the top of the left foot

EE was ascending a six-foot ladder to unclog an aspiration pipe. When reaching the 3rd step on the step ladder, EE slipped on ladder and fell to same level of floor ladder was staged at. During the fall, hard hat came off and EE struck head on the grated floor resulting in laceration to EE's head requiring sutures. EE currently off work at home recovering.

Employee was attempting to use the scoop winch rope to hook up to the chain of the water buffalo. The hook was tightened up against the frame of the scoop bill. When operator winched out, the rope was bound and accidentally tightened instead causing employee to pinch a finger between the hook and the scoop mast.

While carrying an air drill down 10 belt from 53 to 52 block to install belt clips the injured felt pain and burning in their lower back, resulting in a strain/sprain to the soft tissues of the lumber area. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

While standing one step from the top of a 6' step ladder EE was placing a block in the row approximately 9' high. While reaching to place the block EE's ladder tipped over causing EE to fall to the mine floor and hit EE's back causing back pain.

EE was loading supplies on a roof bolting machine, when a piece of rock fell from the rib (44inches long, 8 inches wide and 6 inches thick) striking EE on the right leg resulting in a laceration and 3 fractures to the lower leg (below EE's knee).

The employee was loading a pallet with a forklift onto a flat bed trailer at the company office which is not on the mine site. EE was parking the forklift and reached to engage the emergency brake and felt a pop in EE's wrist.

Employee was exiting a parked skid steer and rolled EE's ankle on the ground. EE is unsure what caused EE to roll EE's ankle. EE said maybe the ground was uneven or perhaps EE stepped on a rock.

Four associates were heading into the shop. One associate was opening the rollup door and while it still was not all of the way up, EE began pulling down on the door in order to get leverage to push it up. At this point EE walked through and hit EE's head on the door. EE was wearing a hard hat at the time.

Employee was removing the sprocket guard when it slipped and pinched their hand and right index finger between the pan and sprocket guard. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee stated EE was assisting in setting the feeder after a belt move when EE stepped in a hole and felt pain in EE's right knee.

While operating the shuttle car the driver had to travel back past the cable snub to dump on the feeder. When doing this the cable came up and hit them on the side of the head. This occurred 3 different times throughout the shift. As the shift went on, they developed a headache.

Employee was pulling a cable by hand, when the cable became entangled as EE pulled causing an injury to the lower back.

Employee was walking through thick mud when EE's left knee popped and started hurting.

EE's drill steels were stuck together and while EE was hitting them to get them apart one came back and hit EE in the face. EE received 5 stitches and they want EE off until the swelling goes down and they can check for any fractures around the eye socket.

Employee was bringing the gang trolly cart from our gang saw to the polisher when they got their steel toed boot caught in between the rail of the trolly storage area and trolly cart.

EE was driving a Company vehicle that was leading another to a job site and stopped in the road to look at a deer. EE driving the second vehicle didn't see that the front vehicle stopped and struck the back of the stopped vehicle. EE reports stiffness in upper back.

Miner was adjusting a belt scraper using an adjustable wrench. The wrench slipped off the scraper with a lot of force and hit the miner in the mouth.

EE was the front seat passenger in the Com veh leading another to a job site when the driver of this veh stopped to look at a deer. EE driving the 2nd veh struck the back of the 1st veh despite stopping. EE reports neck & back pain. EE also reports history of previous back problems. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is off work until further notice.

Climbing down to set up feeder

Employee was traveling inby on the BMX Supply track. EE stopped at the shop switch and began to exit EE's mantrip. The mantrip following EE inby, hit EE's parked mantrip causing EE to fall back and hit EE's lower back and right elbow on the re-rail control box. EE was diagnosed with a fractured rib and transverse process fracture.

IP and other employee where using a chain hoist to pick up an electric motor for the #2 Swing Mill into position for the mobile crane to hoist into proper placement. The IP claims the IP disregarded it in the beginning and finished the job but the days following the pain had increased.

Employee notice product (soda ash) was not feeding adequately on to the 1410 belt. Employee began to rod out blockage. While rodding out though the gate on #2 Bin, the blockage broke free and hot soda ash overwhelmed employee trying to get out of the way of the product. Employee received burns to mid-thigh and calve areas on both legs.

IE was examining a belt when IE twisted knee while walking.

Employee fell while washing equipment.

Employee was bolting in the #6R cut. Removing the steel from the outside bolt on the fifth row when a rock measuring 29.5'' X 28'' L X 3'' Thick fell striking the employee's right pinky finger. The entry was 19.5' wide x 73'' high and damp. Fracture to right Pinky requiring surgery.

Carrying sheet of hog panel over the roof bolter to put on ATRS and IE hurt right shoulder. On 12/31/2024 IE went to doctor and received restrictions that we could not accommodate with EE's normal work duties.

WHILE TRAVELING IN THE MINES, EE HIT A POTHOLE INJURING EE'S BACK.

Employee was using machine mounted re-trackers on a Brookeville locomotive due to the machine being off the track. The employee was operating the re-trackers from outside of the operator's deck of the machine. Once the locomotive was back on the track it rolled due to the brakes not being set catching the employee in a pinch point between the machine and the mine rib.

EE was operating an Ingersoll Rand drill near the outer edge of EE's drill bench when EE attempted to dismount the drill. As EE stepped off of the drill onto the berm, EE's footing gave way and EE fell. This resulted in a fracture to EE's left arm just above EE's wrist.

The employee was operating a CAT D11R Dozer. EE stated EE ran over a rock, jarring EE's body. There were no witnesses to the incident. EE's first day away from work was 9/17/24. NOTE: The operator concluded the incident investigation on 10/9/2024.

Employee was on EE's knees operating the continuous miner when a piece of draw rock measuring 2'x2'x2"" fell striking employee on EE's left foot

THE EMPLOYEE LEANED AGAINST THE HANDRAIL ABOVE THE ROD CHANGER AND IT GAVE OUT AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE PLATFORM BELOW.

While walking in the Miracle Run Loaded Track injured tripped and fell, striking left side of ribs against mine rib, causing a contusion. Examination of area revealed no tripping hazard, and EE does not know what EE tripped over (maybe track rail). No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was dismounting from a piece of equipment onto a wheeled ladder. The ladder pulled away and employee caught self and pulled EE's right shoulder while EE continued to slide to the ground

Ore haul driver was descending the ladder on a 950GC loader after loading the truck. Driver did not have good footing on the second from last step, left foot slipped off step hitting the metal behind step and bottom step. Driver was transported to the ER and diagnosed with a strained foot.

While driving mantrip down Main West Haulage a small amount of roof material dislodged, with some of the material getting behind EE's glasses into EE's left eye. EE rubbed their eye and caused a laceration/abrasion to EE's left cornea. No problems with equipment, compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was dismounting a water truck and rolled an ankle as they started down the first set of steps, catching themselves before they fell. They initially refused treatment and would ice at home. The next day, it was still painful, and they went to the ER, diagnosed with a fractured ankle and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING.

Operator was driving 785 rock truck and was dumping out a large rock, the rock shifted while dumping causing the truck to jar the truck.

While pulling pin on fifth wheel hitch, cut the top of thumb on left hand. On 9-24-24, safety looked at injury, the wound was infected. Transported to medical for treatment for the infection.

Employee felt sharp pain in lower back while moving toolbox.

Employee slipped while walking to the section, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Throwing feeder nip over discharge pipe, tried to catch nip. Hit right hand chipping bone on right middle metacarpal knuckle.

Employee was lowering the boom to start second steel when the steel caught between the boom and employee's right foot. The steel was pushed into the foot causing a fracture at the base of fourth toe and resulting in eight sutures. Began missing work 9-11-24.

Employee was climbing down the ladder on a CAT 777D rock truck. EE stepped off the ladder onto the ground and twisted left ankle. EE went to the hospital the next day and had an x-ray done on the ankle. It was diagnosed as a sprain.

EE was assisting with changing the hoist ropes when their left index finger became pinched between the tugger rope and hoist drum. This resulted in a fracture with a laceration to the tip of the left index finger.

Employee was attempting to cross over the outriggers of 8 South 4 Belt tail when employee fell and felt pain on the right side of lower back, hip and calf area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was making pallets of rock from a 3-5 foot pile when a rock ca,e tumbling down and hit their shin and calf resulting in a sprained leg.

Employee was bolting on the helper side in the G 9 haulage section. Upon completing the drill hole, EE's steels fell from the roof and struck EE on the back of the right hand, causing a contusion.

IE was unloading beams from a flat car when a beam slid into their right foot.

Bent over to pull miner cable, felt pain in lower back. Tried to walk off, no relief.

Dozer operator was working on a hot spot at the Kosse mine coal barn when the machine caught fire causing the operator to sustain burns to their hands, face, buttocks and legs. EMS was called and the operator was taken off-site for medical treatment.

Quarry worker was splitting at stone, and a layer of the rock that EE was splitting broke off and fell on EE's left foot.

Employee was going to unstop a chute and went to turn the water supply valve on. The hose busted spraying the employee with hot water burning EE's left arm, stomach and left leg.

Employee was carrying wooden posts a distance of 11 blocks and felt EE's shoulder pop. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was backing up EE's run in the shot material on the Caterpillar D10T Dozer when a rock rolled out of the wind roll and the dozer backed up onto the rock and then slide off the rock jarring the employee.

Employee alleges they were pulling a rock out of the jaw feeder and the strap came loose hitting them in the right arm. Employee received some cut and bruises. Employee went to the Dr. on 09/16/24 and has been placed on restriction. Employee started losing time on 09/17/24.

OVERHEAD ROCK, ROCK FELL AND STRUCK RIGHT HAND.

Employee felt sharp pain in foot after exiting haul truck

Employee was stepping off of an articulated truck when EE fell 2.0 feet to the ground resulting in a fracture of EE's femur and wrist. EE is off of work starting on 9/6/24.

Employee was recovering vent tubes when EE's thumb got caught between tube and chain. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee's first day of work on site was shoveling crushed stone away from conveyor belt near the crusher of the plant when they heard a pop in left shoulder that resulted in a dislocation. Employee was taken to the clinic for treatment. Given a shot for pain and inflammatory.

At the end of shift, an operator was getting into the man van in the passenger side when EE's knee popped. EE was taken to Room 100 then to an offsite medical facility where EE was treated for a knee sprain. Was issued a knee brace and given restrictions.

Employee was operating motor when EE was struck by a pipe that was along the track. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was hanging miner cable and water line into hanger when employee felt pop in shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Changing roller, employee went to turn around and their knee popped. Employee was working on #2 rock belt.

EE was doing a fix on a drill. They were using the torch for steel bars. Their left hand was holding the bar & they turned to the right. The torch began to heat their glove. When they felt the heat they turned off the torch, removed their glove & saw their hand was burned. They were taken to the clinic & injury was debrided. Employee was issued restrictions.

Pipe wrench slipped off of pully wheel and pinned left foot with pipe wrench handle.

Employee was changing return rollers on C11. Employee lifted the belt to install the return roller and felt a sharp pain in neck and back.

Employee was spotting bolt supplies on belt line. When employee stepped back through door employee tripped and hurt knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was unloading material off of supply cars when a piece of rock fell and hit them on the head. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was rough loaded on haul truck

Haul Truck Driver lost control of truck as EE turned a corner. Truck veered left over a dirt berm and into a small ditch nose down and abruptly stopped, thrusting driver hard towards steering wheel/dashboard, possibly hitting head on cab frame. Driver was initially unconscious. EE was later diagnosed with broken ribs, punctured lung and a brain bleed.

At the end of shift felt pain in lower back.

Employee was in process of installing a keeper on the left side tie rod end on a battery four wheeler, as EE reached up to get EE's channelocks , EE made contact with the foot pedal causing the machine to reverse striking EE's left leg & abdomen, EE continued to work until 9-16-24

A small piece of rock dislodged and struck employee in the hard hat. Employee was taken to a hospital to be evaluated as a precautionary measure and was excused for the following shift. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

I.E. was loading the bolter and smashed a finger between a metal cover and the frame. I.E. was diagnosed with a broken middle finger.

Employee was tasked to remove a driveline from a Cat D-11 dozer. The input shift slid out suddenly pinching the right hand between the input shaft and the connection point.

While installing the outside roof bolt, a rock fell out hitting the canopy of the bolter. The rock then fell off of the canopy hitting the operator in the right ankle. Taken off work on 09/05/2024 with a facture to the ankle.

Employee was working on the stage loader when they felt pain in their knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was helping unload a loader when EE walked into a piece of roof mesh puncturing EE's arm. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Employee did not start missing work until 9/12/24

Employee was putting EE's tools away off of EE's ride, when the ride went into forward tram, forcing EE's leg into EE's toolbox.

Individual twisted EE' right ankle when dismounting the crusher. EE worked unrestricted until 9/23/24. Began missing work 9/24/2024. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

While restacking a pallet to another pallet the teammate was working and stated when EE pushed a bag with their knee, EE hurt their back in this process.

While operating the Caterpillar 785B haul truck, the Miner injured their back when the seat bottomed out when a dip in the road was encountered.

Feeder belt stalled due to electric motor shorted internally.

Employee was running 990 loader and noticed soreness in knee midway through the shift. Continued to work and noticed pain getting worse as shift came to an end. Employee has history of knee pain so unsure if injury was work-related at this time.

Miner was using a grinding tool, and a piece of metal hit miner's R-eye. Miner claims miner was wearing miner's prescription glasses and a face shield.

During a routine maintenance procedure on an air conditioning unit, site mechanic was injured when EE's left leg became entrapped by the equipment's bucket. Employee sustained a left ankle and foot fracture.

After making repairs to the radial stacker, the employee sat on the tire and hopped down, approximately 6-8"" from the tire to the ground. The employee felt pain in their left knee and was treated as a first aid. Sought medical attention on 10/8/2024 and was placed on restriction-no squatting, climbing, or crawling. Walking as tolerated. Avoid lifting >20lbs.

Employee was installing buckets on a belt near the dry plant. Next morning the employee was experiencing back pain.

Employee was drilling a hole in the top, when steels were added, there was a slight angle and employee did not realize the steel was not in the chuck all the way. When the boom was raised the steel popped out of the chuck and struck employee in the hand resulting in a fracture to the second metacarpal.

EE had changed attachment on skid steer and noticed loose pin. EE attempted to fix the pin by reaching out of the machine. EE accidentally hit the controls and in turn pinched EE's right hand between the lift arm and the frame of the machine causing multiple fractures to the ring finger and thumb of the right hand as well as soft tissue injury.

Employee stepped in a pothole, twisted right ankle and fell. This caused a sprain to the right ankle. Employee released to full duty. The sprain had not been getting better so was referred to an ortho, transferred care to a specialist. Employee started Physical Therapy on 2-17-25 released to full duty.

Employee stepped off concrete pad slipping and falling to the ground causing a concussion

The employee was removing guard when EE felt a pain in their shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with torn rotator cuff but, continued to work full duty until 2/14/2025 when EE had surgery.

Operator was bagging pallets on Screen 5, picked up pallet to place under new sack and felt pain in left shoulder. Continued to work through shift. Did not report to foreman until pain persisted through to new shift next day that started at 7am. Went to foreman at 11am due to pain not subsiding and affecting work.

Employee was holding bolt on a pin being driven out by another employee with sledge hammer. The hammer glanced off the bolt striking the employees left hand and ring finger.

Employee injured back shoveling

Employee was walking to the back of their truck to get something out and did not lift a foot high enough and tripped over the railroad tie that was used for parking spots in the parking lot. They fell on their right shoulder hurting it.

Using crane to lift deslime screen parts into plant. Discharge lip had been set inside of building and unhooked from crane. Employee pulled lip off of concrete curb and it fell on their left-hand fingers. Heavy metal screen part smashed their fingers between it and concrete floor. Injury occurred from employee's failure to follow proper company PPE policies.

Employee was removing an inline valve on the tailing pump discharge line and when the last bolt was removed, the valve shifted releasing pressurized tailings slurry which got in employee's face/eyes.

Employee works as a mechanic at Delta. EE was driving a wheel bearing race into a wheel hub, for the tag axle, and was hitting the driver, using a MAC anti-vibe 48oz ball peen hammer. EE was wearing safety glasses and gloves. The hammer bounced and came back down, hitting EE's left pointer finger, with the shaft of the hammer. The hammer handle is manufactured slim.

Ee was starting a feeder box when a part was getting bent. Ee climbed onto machine to remove a bolt. A pin was installed upside down, and when Ee removed the bolt, the pin fell out causing the part to shift and knocking the Ee off of the machine. Ee was standing on unprotected edge and was not using fall protection. 6'-7' fall.

Employee was stepping out of a semi on to the ground felt a sharp pain in their knee

Employee trying to break bolt loose with wrench & bar. Wrench broke & struck shoulder. Employee had discomfort & limited mobility in arm; taken to ER. Diagnosed with contusion, no restrictions. Referred for MRI. Two follow-up appointments (09/18 and 10/01) with return to full duty/no restrictions. Seen by Ortho on 10/17. Placed on restricted duty. Only became reportable on 10/17.

Employee told us that work boot got caught on the loader ladder, and EE fell to the ground. EE's right foot was hurting. We sent EE to the ER, EE was given x-rays and told EE's right foot was fractured and to follow up with Ortho Dr on Monday 9/23/24.

Employee was walking along rail line and stepped in a small hole. The employee never fell to the ground but did injure their left knee. The employee went to a clinic on 09/24/24 and received work restrictions.

Employee slipped descending a dozer and fell on the tilt cylinder, breaking two ribs. EE had surgery on 4/11/2025 due to ribs not healing properly. Was released to full duty on 8/5/2025.

Employee was attempting to pull a coupler cover from in between the top and bottom belt. The employee lost footing and fell on back. Employee was seen by a doctor and performed employee's regular duties until MRI results came in on 9/27/2024 and was placed on restricted duty due to protruding disks.

Worker was installing v-belt on conveyor when belt pulley moved and right thumb was smashed in belt mechanism. Belt pulley tension was not released and no tools were used to assist with installing belt.

Ee was walking along pump alley when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's left ankle. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with pain in EE's left ankle, given a boot, and released to modified duty that site can provide.

EE went to retrieve pogo sticks for the roof bolter operators and while walking back the EE stepped on piece of rock and sprained left ankle. Please note the EE went to the Doctor on 9/18/24 and was placed on restricted duty by the Doctor on 9/23/24.

The miner felt a pull and sharp pain in EE's right lower back while climbing onto an excavator, along with pain in EE's upper left shoulder and neck. Initially treated with first aid, the injury became reportable after a subsequent doctor's visit led to a referral for physical therapy, explaining the delay in reporting beyond the 14-day window.

During a belt adjustment on a screening plant, a miner's hand was caught between the counterbalance and the belt. Initially treated with first aid, no fracture was detected. However, a subsequent doctor's visit revealed a fracture, making the injury reportable and explaining the delay in reporting beyond the 14-day window.

Maintenance crew was working to free up an outrigger pad on the UV 11 blasting truck that had seized to the shaft. The crew was using a strap hooked to the maintenance truck to pull on the seized pad. When the pad broke free, it spun approximately 180 degrees on the shaft and mashed the employee's fingers.

Employee was cutting cathode samples when EE moved the table for the next cut. The employee had both hands placed on the table with EE's thumbs placed underneath while in motion. The employee's right thumb was pinched in between the wheel and the table, diagnosed with a contusion, taken off work. Currently ongoing.

Employee was exiting a skid loader, when they stepped on a rock and hurt their right ankle. The pain and swelling increased as the day went on, so they were sent to a prompt care facility that afternoon. Employee was examined and sent to a hospital the next day for further evaluation. They had a slight fracture in their ankle. Employee returned to work the next Monday.

EE was attempting to lift a safe rack when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder resulting in restricted duty.

Strained back after lifting and moving a pipe

While restacking pallets of damaged hydrated lime bags on 09/11/24, the miner felt a strain in EE's back.

Employee was operating the Komatsu WA900 wheel loader when employee applied the service brakes, employee felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Miner was holding a long piece of rebar, torching it, when the bottom half of the rebar fell once they cut through and landed, straight up and down, onto their right shin. Causing a 3.5'' gash in their leg, down to the bone.

Employee was completing pre-inspection of haul truck, as EE was climbing down, EE's boot treads got stuck on the step and EE lost footing and fell to the ground subsequently injuring wrist, fracture to wrist.

On Friday 9/6/2024, EE was working on the joint saw, which involves going up and down a couple of steps quite often. By mid-day, EE reported to co-worker that their knee was starting to hurt because of the steps. Co-worker moved EE to another position. On 9/11/2024, EE told another co-worker that knee pain was still there and asked to go get it checked out at the clinic.

EE drove the loader down the hill to remove material from the stackers and the parking brake came on causing whiplash which resulted in EE hitting head on the windshield.

One LNA EE was operating forklift and three iTEC EE's were rigging and positioning new MCC section into the Extruder MCC Room. iTEC EE was positioning dolly when rigging slipped off the forklift forks causing contact between MCC section and iTEC EE. iTEC EE sustained injury to right knee.

EE was assisting with connecting air compressor to p/u truck. EE attempted to move the tongue of the air compressor to the hitch of the p/u truck when EE felt a snap in their left shoulder.

The employee reported feeling pains in abdomen on 9/2/24 after replacing two (2) 40x48 diester screens on VS1001. Employee believed it was from the work the employee did on 9/1/2024.

Employee's foot slipped off the CAT 374 excavator track while dismounting during the morning startup maintenance. Employee's right wrist struck the track as they fell causing a fracture of the right wrist. Employee stated that their boots had mud buildup causing loss of traction.

Employee was rough loaded on haul truck

Cut approximately 10 feet of cable off and went to reinstall the bucket to cable when the come along broke snatching the bucket out of EE's hand causing the left hand to slam against the handrail. Results multi-fragmented fracture to the distal tuft, IM Ancef, 9 sutures, and a tetanus shot. Restrictions No use pf LT arm

Employee was loading a tire on a monorail hook and felt a pop above their belly button.

Per investigation MSHA stated we took all necessary steps to prevent accidents. The worker simply just slipped and fell.

Employee was carrying ANFO bags and stepped in mud and twisted employee's back. Was on restricted duty for 2 days

EE was involved in a motor vehicle accident side swiped by vehicle. EE was wearing seatbelt. There was no loss of consciousness. EE was ambulatory on scene. EE complains of continued discomfort and stiffness to the left hip and lower back area. An MRI was ordered and results reviewed on 11/4/24. Dr ordered PT Restrictions are no lifting or carrying greater than 20 pounds

Employee was using an air lance to clean out a diverter gate. Gate threw and knocked air lance pinning left hand/wrist against housing.

Ee was moving/loading reducers for transport when one shifted causing hand to get pinched between the two items resulting in laceration/stitches.

Employee was climbing over Continuous miner to put oil in gear case when EE bumped EE's left knee on camera cover.

Cut left hand while breaking down boxes

On 9/27/24, employee was tightening 5/8"" bolts with two wrenches when EE felt a sharp pain in the wrist. EE's wrist and hand became swollen. An x-ray revealed EE had a small piece of metal embedded in their hand from a scratch EE received the day before. Medical professionals removed the metal from EE's hand. EE's wrist was only strained.

A water hose used to fill a small tank slipped out of a flange and was spraying water outside the tank. A Plant Operator climbed up a small step ladder to retrieve the hose when the Operator slipped from the 3rd rung. Operator's left knee landed on a metal floor drain cover, resulting in a fractured patella.

Employee stated that EE walked by a pump and felt something spray EE's boots. EE didn't notice immediate signs of caustic exposure, EE proceeded to EE's tasks. Employee later began feeling an irritation where EE's boots touch EE's legs. Sent to medical for evaluation.

Employee was walking beside the roof bolter when a rock fell out between the bolts and struck employee on the hard hat then breaking and striking the shoulders and back. Employee was placed on restrictions for a spine strain.

While changing V-belts on the #2 shaker screen, a come along was being used to lift the motor base. During this action, the tension spring rod broke, causing the spring to fall out and strike the employee on their right knee.

Employee was stepping off a staircase from RC-7 onto ground level when EE felt pain in their left foot.

The employee completed spraying/cleaning underneath the tail end of the sand conveyor, when they lost their footing, causing them to fall down the embankment.

Employee was replacing head pulley bearing when employee's finger was pinched against the conveyor frame

Employee was cleaning up some build up in between the 403 pumps, Employee slipped and fell due to the slimy conditions landing on EE's left shoulder causing loss of mobility of EE's arm. Restrictions are in place light duty no lifting/using lt arm

Employee hurt their head after hitting pothole

Employee was climbing caged ladder at conveyor 18. EE was on the last rung when EE heard a pop sound and pain on right bicep.

While operating a Kubota RTV, the vehicle hit a pot hole and jolted the miner who sustained a back sprain.

The driver picked up one of the wheel chocks then felt a twinge in right shoulder. The pain wasn't bad at the time, felt discomfort. After leaving the mine, the driver felt bicep roll up then started to hurt.

Ee was changing out cutting edge on a grader. The magnet used to hold the cutting edge in place failed, allowing the cutting edge to slip and fall on the ee's thumb. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fractured thumb, and referred for surgical consult. Released to restricted duty.

Employee was installing idler pulley when the pulley slipped, cutting their index finger.

The employee was assigned to clean the magnet off one of the belts. Employee was using the JLG manlift to complete the task. Once the magnet was cleaned off, they lowered boom to ground and exited the basket. They were carrying bucket of tramp steel as they stepped out, they twisted their left ankle. Resulting in un-displaced fracture of left leg fibula.

Employee was stepping off a ladder and stepped on a piece of wood and twisted their knee.

Weather was clear about 65 degrees. EE was moving 3 steel plates measuring approx. 2'x2' 1/4"" thick. Weighing approx. 10 lbs. according to EE. EE stated that EE had tossed them to the side and then felt a ""burn"" in EE's lower back shooting down EE's leg when EE started walking.

EE was closing the doors on the passenger elevator and got right hand and middle finger caught between the doors. EE reported the incident on 9/18 as a first aid. On 09/23 EE requested to see a Dr. EE got an exam and X-ray. X-ray was negative. On 09/27 EE went for follow up and was placed on restricted duty because finger looked infected and was given an antibiotic.

Drilling steel with a reamer. Reamer caught and spun the drill around.

Employee slipped on mud and fell

Employee was climbing into skid steer and slipped.

Clog on feed hopper.

Operator was operating a dozer and haul truck during shift and started experiencing back soreness.

On 9/16/24 at 7:00pm an employee fell while getting off the dozer when re-fueling. When EE caught self from the fall, EE injured right elbow. EE came in to work the next morning at 8:15 and was brought to urgent care by the PM. After X-rays and other checks, it was found that EE had a right radial head fracture.

Employee dropped a cone crusher liner on foot

EE was hauling cut material to the fill. EE was slowing down to straighten the ADT to align to where EE was going to dump and back up. The cab's right tire went over a soft spot as EE was getting ready to stop and backup. The tire entered the soft spot, tipping the cab on its side.

Helper was dropping the station barricade when the helper tripped over a hose. EE fell forward landing on hand and knees. Took EE to site medic, the medic recommended x-rays. After a CT scan the following day it was discovered EE fractured the knee cap.

EE was holding onto the top rail of manbasket on a kubota tractor when the gate swung fully open pinching right ring finger in the gap resulting in a fracture of the distal phalange.

EE stated, EE & two other workers were working in the throat area of #3 cooler when a piece of castable fell from the kiln area above approximately 7 1/2 feet and struck EE on the lower left side of EE's back. The piece of material was approximately the size of a 16.9 ounce water bottle. Not sure where the piece of castable fell from.

Employee was helping change a top roller on the M3 beltline when the 2nd and 3rd digit on the left hand got smashed between the side rail and the roller frame. Both fingers have a fracture and the 2nd digit had a laceration that required sutures.

Slip and twist of left knee while walking on blasted rock greasing the CAT 336.

Employee was cleaning off a catwalk. When EE finished, EE climbed down the ladder. As EE stepped on the ground, EE sprained left ankle.

Employee was assisting with capping a drill hole with cement and inadvertently stepped in the cement causing some wet cement to enter into EE's right boot. The cement caused a chemical burn to the top of EE's right foot resulting in restrictions to EE's work duties.

EE injured hand while removing guard.

Truck was being loaded by the loader and the broom hit the truck, jarring the employee.

On 9/12/2024 EE was walking down a set of stairs, slipped, and fell backwards, causing slight discomfort. EE received first aid care until 12/2/2024. On 12/2/2024 EE was prescribed physical therapy, making the incident recordable on 12/2/2024.

The employee was cutting a sunoco tube at a borehole and cut the base of their index finger with the knife. The employee received 20 stitches to close the wound.

Injured miner (IM) was transferring a plow assembly to a work table from an elevated forklift pallet to flip it off the pallet onto the table. The IM had left hand in the line of fire and the plow assembly landed on IM's hand causing an injury to the IM's left ring finger tip. Minor cut to the tip of the finger, and x-rays showed fracture that Doctor stated was old injury.

Injured employee had squatted down to hold a hydraulic nozzle for supervisor. When EE squatted down EE heard EE's right knee pop and felt pain down EE's leg.

Employee came into office 9/11/2024 claiming smoke inhalation from torching on material on mine site. Unknown time of return.

Employee was walking up a staircase and felt a pop in their knee. 2 days later the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duties for a knee strain.

Honeybee sting on left wrist.

Employee changing out the access door hinges on the loader. Had changed out one and forgot to put the door lock pin in place to hold the door. Went to change the second hinge and the door came down on their head.

Employee was using sledge hammer to knock a shaft out of a water pump for rebuild. While swinging the hammer, employee felt a pop in EE's left side.

A coworker was picking landscaping rocks from a muck pile on a walking surface that was uneven, steep, and unstable. As the coworker stepped forward, the rock under the coworker's right foot rolled and right foot slipped off the rock wedging against a larger rock.

Employee was roof bolting in the B9 Shuttle Car section on the helper side. While inserting a roof bolt into a roof strap, the strap shifted, caught EE's arm, and caused an approximately 4 inch laceration from which EE received seven stitches.

Ee was walking down stairs into pit at the shop. EE slipped on last step, fell back, and caught self with right hand. Felt a pop. Seen at clinic, x-ray positive for fracture. Ee put on restricted duty site can accommodate.

On 9/24/24 EE reported hand was hurting. Right palm under EE's middle finger looking faintly bruised. EE stated was not positive but thought it was from using the impact wrench working on the tails feed system. On 9/24/24 EE asked to go into the doctor for an evaluation. We did not receive a release until end of day 9/25/24 stating Ee needed to be on light duty.

Employee was walking downstairs and rolled their ankle. Stairs and boots were checked and all were in good order.

Employee was putting the main boom back on the 300 excavator, lost EE's balance and fell forward off the excavator track and struck an adjustable step ladder striking EE's right shoulder and right ankle.

Employee was called in early for a equipment failure. Slipped on loose pile of clinker. Felt a strain in middle back.

EE states that on 9/8/24, EE was replacing a drive belt in the tunnel in an awkward position that caused pain to EE's middle back. EE has been working without accommodations since the injury. Restrictions on 11/4 after unable to accommodate: No lifting, pushing, pulling or 10lbs of force, no climbing.

Contributing factor are trip hazard, multiple people in station.

Employee was in changing a return roller in the process of standing up employee started to experience pain in the lower back area.

Removing fuel filter from a loader with filter pliers, felt pop in right elbow causing strain, restricted duty

While tightening a tubing fitting for a pressure transmitter on the preheater tower, an air cannon in the area where the employee was working activated. This caused hot gas/air to exit through a small leak in a cardox port causing injury to the employees face.

employee works at a natural limestone quarry in Jarrell texas

On September 4th the cager was pulling powder off the no. 3 skip when they felt a strain in lower groin area. The incident wasn't reported until 10/4/2024. The injured cager was taken to the doctor on 10/8/2024 where they were diagnosed with a hernia and placed on restricted duty.

Passenger van (Ford E-350) carrying crew members was dropping off an operator to the haul truck which was staged at the fuel island. When backing out of the service lane, the van made contact with a concrete barrier protecting the fuel pump area.

Passenger van (Ford E-350) carrying crew members was dropping off a operator to the haul truck which was staged at the fuel island. When backing out of the service lane, the van made contact with a concrete barrier protecting the fuel pump area

Employee stepped off a ladder and twisted right knee. Diagnostic treatment began 10/22/2024. Surgery performed on 11/18/2024.

Team member was tying a boat up when their left hand was caught between the metal railings, resulting in fracture.

Employee was walking down a set of stairs from crusher and lost EE's footing and slid forward putting all EE's weight on EE's hands that were on the handrails. Employee heard a pop in EE's left wrist.

Employee was knelling down. When they went to stand up they strained they left knee

EE reports feeling difficulty moving neck (pain/stiffness) after using a wrench to tighten a bolt. Pain and stiffness continued. No specific incident, site cannot recreate incident. As of 10/2 workers' compensation has not accepted claim, however due to EE's report of pain, NGM is reporting to MSHA.

Individual getting out of skid steer, right pant leg got caught, used left leg to brace themselves and it cause left ankle to roll.

EE bent down to lift a part and pulled muscle in mid back area.

Employee was helping put a spool of leaky feeder cable on a spool cart and pinched right index finger between the spool bar and cradle. Employee received 4 sutures.

I.E. was traveling down the travelway in a diesel scoop, pulling material out of the mine. They hit a bump in the roadway causing them hit their head in the canopy of the scoop. Felt their neck pop and felt some pain in shoulder. I.E. has continued to work but received an injection for pain on 10-30-2024.

Employee alleges a lower back strain due to shoveling. Employee self procured medical treatment at a local hospital where EE was prescribed 600mg of ibuprofen.

Ee was traveling down 1600 haulage when loader bucket made contact with pillar causing an abrupt stop. Ee hit left side of face on cab window. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with contusion/swelling, and released to modified duty. No restricted days worked as ee had fatigue night. On follow-up 10/4 released to full duty.

Weather was clear. Climbing onto D8 Dozer, twisted left knee. It was sore and was swollen in the evening.

Mechanic was working overhead installing a starter on a dozer when the screwdriver slipped from the mechanic's grip and fell striking the mechanic in the tooth. When the mechanic went into the dentist on 10/1/24 it was determined that the tooth was cracked and needed repair.

Employee was in the process of changing bits on the idle longwall shear and smashed a finger with a hammer.

EE was using rap wrench to break bonds on a bundle of spiling (pipe). Pushed wrench on last bond, bond broke, causing the pipe to roll down, pinch ee left middle finger. Seen at ER, xray negative for fracture, sutures required to close the wound.

Employee was working in the setup face of the longwall when a piece of coal/rock fell out of the top, striking EE on EE's left side. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

While conducting a PM on a light plant, employee was trying to lay the mast down when it became stuck. EE grabbed the bottom of the mast, and it folded back and lacerated EE's right middle finger. EE was taken to the ER, received stitches and released to work.

While working in a squatted position on an engine at ground level, Mechanic lost balance landing on a pipe.

Employee was walking beside of employee's parked miner on #6 unit in the #7 entry when a piece of slate struck employee in the top of the hard hat causing a laceration to the back of employee's head that required 3 staples.

Employee had breaker bar propped against jaw die trying to hold back up to take bolts off of the jaws toe protector. The breaker bar slipped off the jaw die and swung around and hit EE in the arm.

Employee was grinding overhead, when they removed their face shield, they felt eye irritation, foreign body was discovered that required removal techniques beyond first aid.

Metal shaving from lathe operation struck miner in left index finger. Miner received 3 stitches

Employee was throwing blocks and smashed EE's finger between two blocks causing injury to EE's finger. Note: This employee works a 4-10 (4 days a week) schedule and this MSHA 7000-1 was submitted within 10 working days of the incident.

While exiting a loader, the employee fell.

Walking into a house of 14 6040 shovel two hoses hanging below the ceiling went to bend over to be below them and didn't bend low enough. Hit the top head with hard hat on into a hose, jarring neck popping neck 3 times. Employee got dizzy, back of their head was numb, fingertips were tingly/numb. was wearing a hard hat.

RMS Field service tech was removing a cross threaded bolt from a pump drive shaft, on an 830E-5 haul truck. As EE was repositioning self to get better leverage, the socket slipped off the bolt head and struck EE in the mouth/front teeth causing injury/chipped teeth. No other injuries or impairment

While installing a roof bolt in the corner of #5 entry on unit #3, a rock came out and struck the contractor on the wrist causing a small laceration. (4) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee removed their hard hat and safety glasses in the break room and felt something fall into their eye. They flushed it but later that evening they still felt some irritation. Went to eye doctor in morning and removed a particle and gave prescription eye drops.

Injured was cutting out exposed roof bolts around 106 block Main West haulage with a band saw when the bolt shaft let loose sooner than expected causing EE to swing the hand tool into EE's off hand, resulting in a laceration to EE's right index finger that required 4 sutures to close. No problems with compliance or equipment issues, training or PPE.

Employee scratched left eye with a paper bag.

Employee felt pain in forearm after using hammer

Dropped screen on thumb.

Employee was rib pinning in the 14L Section, when a rock fell from the mesh and struck EE in the left ear. Employee finished EE's shift and was treated to close the laceration with 6 stitches. Employee did not miss any scheduled time as a result of the injury.

Worker was assisting plant with pallet change out. Their hands were on the operating handle of the lifting device and the hoist was not centered over the load resulting in a swing and the lifting device came off the pallet. Adjacent pallets were in the work area and with the swing the worker's hand was pinched between one and the lifting device. One finger needed stitches

EE was removing hose from a machine with cutting wheel. EE was wearing a face shield, gloves, and safety glasses. A piece of debris got in EE's right eye. EE was seen at health clinic, referred to eyecare clinic, diagnosed with a conjunctival abrasion, prescribed antibiotics, and released to full duty.

While completing the bolting potion of the mining cycle a miners pinky finger was lacerated by a softball sized rock striking their hand.

Welder was performing work on the head chute 80-CH-002 and had to install temporary steps for access inside the chute by tack welding the steps in place. After complete, steps were being removed by breaking tack welds with hammer. One of the steps rolled over and hit left corner of forehead causing small cut requiring 4 stitches.

Employee was assisting in removal of kiln 1 man door. Employee raised employee's glasses to wipe away sweat when something entered employee's eye. Employee flushed the eye and continued working. On 9/25/2024, employee sought medical treatment when the condition didn't improve.

Pry bar fell and pushed EE's hand against the chute

Dump truck employee was driving, crossed a berm and rolled over resulting in a fracture to the posterior 12th rib.

EE was shoveling dirt out of the truck in the shop. They threw a shovelful of muck and felt their neck pop. They report feeling pain and numbness. Seen at ER, diagnosed with pain, released to full duty. On follow-up 10/24, EE referred for physical therapy making this reportable for treatment.

Ee in hot change bus that hit a pothole, jostling ee in the bus. Seen at ER, scans negative for fracture, diagnosed with head injury, released to full duty. On follow-up 10/07 reports soreness/aching in neck, referred for physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

Employee was cutting corrugated pipe with a razor knife. Knife slipped and stabbed them in the left forearm, resulting in four stitches in the left forearm.

Employee was installing intersection bolts in the 7 South Left Section, when EE was removing EE's drill steels from the roof, it slipped and struck EE in the bottom lip. Employee finished EE's shift and was treated for a laceration with 3 stitches to close. Employee did not miss any schedule time as a result of EE's injury.

EE was cleaning by W-11 on the stand-up skid steer. EE went to back drag a pile and hit forward instead of reverse and hit the pile and pinned EE's hand under the conveyor frame to the top of the skid steer handle.

Ee using box cutter to cut trailing cable shielding. Knife tip broke and went through cut resistant gloves, cutting the ee's thumb. Seen at ER, sutures required, ee released to full duty.

While employee was assisting another employee unplugging a header, the employee stepped back to avoid water splashing on EE. As the employee stepped backwards, they struck the corner of a junction box injuring their right rear shoulder.

EE attached a whip check to a Hilti drill bit that was hung up in the locking collar of the drill. EE and another employee picked up the drill and began to pull on the bit. Accidentally the drill was engaged causing the whip check to wrap around the bit and therefore pulling tight on IE's right index finger cutting it requiring stitches to close.

Employee was using a hammer to remove an old bearing from a crusher shaft. A sliver of steel broke off and entered the employee's leg. An x-ray showed the metal inside employee's leg, doctors opted not to remove it at this time.

Employee stated EE lifted up EE's welding hood and slid EE's safety glasses down EE's nose towards the tip. Employee stated EE wiped sweat off EE's forehead with EE's welding glove. Employee stated EE started to work again when EE's right eye started to have discomfort. Employee had been welding and grinding on a dozer blade.

While preparing to wet the muck down, the miner turned on the 1"" water line when the hose failed where it connected to the nozzle. The hose was pushed back and cut the miner's hand. The miner received sutures.

Employee tripped over an uneven transition between gravel and the asphalt parking lot.

Employee was standing at the bottom of a ladder looking up asking another person a question when the employee fainted falling backwards and hit their head on the floor which resulted in a laceration on the back of their head and causing unconsciousness.

Employee fell into the frame of a conveyor while removing tail pulley guard.

EE was washing out a loader engine deck. EE descended ladder, slipped on the cab step that was covered in wet bentonite and oil, and fell on their right hip/side. EE injured their right hip area and neck.

Employee was operating a Komatsu 605 haul truck being loaded by a 395 Cat Excavator. When the boulder was dropped into the bed of the truck, the impact caused the haul truck operator to have severe pain in EE's lower back and legs.

On September 17, a technician was working on the HT.211.VF1 vibrating feeder. While grinding the employee stated that a piece of metal entered the left eye through their safety glasses. The employee was then sent to the eye doctor where a piece of metal was removed and the healthcare provider prescribed a prescription eyedrop.

Employee cut the tip of ring finger on their left hand with a razor knife. Required 5 stitches to close the wound.

Employee was struck on the chin by a rock that came loose from the cone crusher while checking tolerances. Employee was taken to urgent care and received a couple of stitches and then went back to work.

IE and co-worker were hanging tubes in #1 entry of the 7 North 3 Left Tailgate, they had hung the tube and IE was holding it up while co-worker was fixing the chains and hook. They switched positions and when they did, the tube rolled causing a latch back to come loose and catching IE's nose which caused a laceration.

Flash burn to eyes while doing maintenance.

A mechanic was building a tail pulley guard and needed to trim some belting to fit properly. EE leaned against the side of the conveyor and started cutting excess material with EE's utility knife. EE was cutting away from self. EE's hand slipped causing the knife to come into contact with right index finger. This was just brought to my attention that this was MSHA, not OSHA.

While an employee was working on a haul truck, dirt and debris fell from an above platform on the truck, some of which, landed in the employee's left eye. The employee sought medical attention. The eye was numbed, dirt or debris was extracted from the eye, and prescription eye drops were administered.

An Arc Flash occurred as an employee (EE) attempted to throw a transfer switch that was under load. The flash blew the enclosure door open. This struck the EE in the face and forced the EE backward. EE received minor burns to the left cheek and neck while sustaining facial injuries to the mouth and teeth.

EE was walking low to avoid the pipes in the belt line. EE hit a fire valve and it pushed EE's hat into EE's nose. EE went to the doctor on EE's own with out informing GMM. after getting the loss run report today I realized that EE had fractured EE's nose.

EE was attempting to unload supplies from the flat car. EE noticed that EE needed to adjust the forks on the forklift. EE was wiggling the forks and trying to spread them apart. EE stated that EE lost footing and EE's hand slipped behind the fork when it slammed mashing EE's right ring finger.

While changing screens on the second finish screen, EE rolled out of the bottom duck and when EE applied pressure to stand up EE felt a pop in EE's knee followed by pain.

EE and coworker were moving EE's toolbox. EE's arm was caught between the toolbox and the wing guard on HTK104, causing a laceration to the EE's right forearm. Seen at ER, laceration was closed with staples, EE released to RTW full duty.

EE cutting off Wire tie from Extension cord. Using incorrect tool (Pocket knife) slipped and cut left Pinky finger

Employee was tightening down a ratchet strap while hauling a bundle of bolts when their hand slipped and made contact with the mass of the telehandler. At the time of the incident the employee reported it as a report only incident. Then days later turned into a reportable injury after employer was notified.

Mud on transmission linkage prevented shifting from park. Driver exited the running pickup, set chocks, then went under pickup. While cleaning linkage, driver accidentally separated the shift cable from the transmission linkage. The operator unknowingly moved linkage from park to reverse. The wheel chocks were not set tight against tire allowing contact with driver at right flank.

While bolting, the injured individual began drilling a hole. After penetrating the first layer, a section of rock loosened and fell down the drill steel. When it hit the drill pot, it broke, causing a 3-foot piece to drop onto the platform and land on EE's right foot, resulting in a diagnosis of a fractured small toe.

Employee was entering mine site for start of shift and felt something hit their eye. Prescription medication was later given to prevent any infection due to evidence of a foreign object that had been in the eye.

Carpenter installing taper ties; hardhat brushed against planks, causing debris to fall onto EE's hardhat and forehead. EE removed EE's safety glasses to brush the debris from EE's face at which time a small piece landed in EE's left eye. After flushing the eye with no relief, EE was transported to medical facility where a doctor flushed and wiped the eye clean.

Quarry worker was cutting flagstone, piece of chisel flew off and hit their left forearm causing a contusion.

Employee was removing a zip tie from a coolant line on a water truck using a utility cutter in their right hand; employee was pulling the zip tie with left hand. Employee did not expect the resistance of the zip tie until it had let loose which caused the left forearm to strike the right hand that was holding the utility cutter. Resulted in a laceration requiring stitches.

They were tightening down the top deck panels. When EE's left index fingertip was caught and crushed in between the washer and top deck steel frame.

Employee was getting out of fuel truck when employee's foot slipped and twisted right knee

Employee received fracture to middle and ring fingertips of the right hand, when the fingers were pinched between the faceplate and the hydraulic ram.

Employee was bolting in # 1 Entry when a rock measuring 3 ft. long x 1 1/2 ft. wide x 1-2 inches thick, fell from the mine roof striking employee on the left bicep causing a laceration. Employee received 8 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release with no restrictions to return to work on next regularly scheduled shift. No Days Lost

While removing drill steel from hole a piece of rock measuring approximately 2 feet wide x 3 feet long x 6 inches thick fell and hit canopy and rolled down the ATRS striking employee on the right arm resulting in a 6 inch laceration. Required 7 stitches.

EMPLOYEE USING SLATE BAR TO PRY OPEN RUB RAIL ON SHUTTLE CAR...RAIL BROKE LOOSE SUDDENLY CAUSING BAR TO HIT EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH.

Employee was placing their hard hat on their head. They believed they got bit by ants, however, the swelling got worse and it appears to be more than ant bites. Employee sought medical care where a prescription was provided to treat the skin condition.

Employee stated was weed eating around a groundwater well when it slung some type of insect onto EE's hand. It bit the back of EE's left hand. No symptoms appeared until the 15th. Did not go to doctor until the 17th due to swelling/redness in the left hand/arm. Given antibiotics and no lost time was incurred.

Employee was taking bolts out of the torque converter flywheel from an engine. EE's coworker was turning the engine over by hand to locate the bolts. Once stopped, EE stuck EE's finger in the hole to retrieve bolt but did not tell EE's co-worker. EE's co-worker started turning the engine over again and employee's finger accidentally got caught between the hole and the flywheel.

Employee was attempting to put the hub back on a roll crusher. As they were screwing the hub back onto the shaft, the employee thought the hub had caught the threads. Employee let go to reposition their hands to continue to screw the hub on. At this point, the hub dropped off and smashed the right index finger between the hub and pulley.

While loosening a nut with a ratchet and socket, socket slipped off nut pinching right pinky finger between ratchet handle and the ground, lacerating finger.

EE was moving a piece of stone when the edge broke and caused a laceration in EE's left arm.

Employee was loosening bolts on the mill when they lost their grip and hit their arm on a piece of metal.

The miner was charging a hole in the back and was using a spider plug/pilgrims hat to plug the hole. When EE inserted the plug and pulled the PVC pipe out, a rock was knocked loose and hit the miner in the face.

Employee not wearing gloves using battery powered grinder w/ cut off wheel. The cut off wheel ""Bucked"" off of the steel EE was cutting causing the wheel to contact the RT. hand between the thumb and index finger which resulted in EE receiving 5 sutures.

Operator closed grid box of Liebherr T-264 Haul Truck during pre-operation inspection and pinched their right 5th digit between the latch of the panel and the panel itself.

Injured worker was working with Maintenance Crew member. The pair were to pull a gear box & motor off the belt while being supervised by Maintenance manager. When they unbolted the assembly it rolled and struck injured employee on the right shoulder, arm, and torso. Resulting in employee Needing Stitches.

Employee struck a pin with a hammer and a small fragment of metal hit EE in the face causing a piece of metal to embed into the skin.

Employee was cutting sprocket chain that was fouled on the offside drive axle to install a new intermediate shaft when the chain flew apart as it was being cut. The chain struck the employee on the left middle finger, causing a laceration. Employee received 6 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release to return to work on next scheduled shift. No Days Lost

While cleaning a tracking beacon with utility knife, EE's knife fell. When EE went to pick it up, the blade contacted EE's left lower thumb causing a laceration needing 2 sutures.

Employee was operating an angle grinder when EE felt a discomfort in EE's right eye. The next day EE was taken to a medical clinic and was prescribed an antibiotic eye drop.

Employee was performing maintenance on a crusher. EE was changing shoes. As it was being lowered, EE's finger got pinched between the shoe and the edge of the crusher. Employee sought medical treatment and was DX with a subungual hematoma. On 9/16/24 we were notified that the hematoma was drained. Reporting within 10 days.

Employee was closing the door off the fire extinguisher and sustained an insect bite to right arm.

EE stated was working to remove a spray block on the head of a C/M machine. While prying the block back and forth the EE stated that a finger got caught between the spray block and frame of the miner pinching the left middle finger.

Employee started feeling knee discomfort and unstableness while pulling cords during equipment teardown. Employee was prescribed physical therapy for string band strain. Injury was deemed work-related on 10/01/2024.

While wearing gloves, a laborer was moving an empty barrel. EE's finger was punctured by an unseen jagged edge on the lip of the barrel, requiring 4 stitches. No lost time, no restrictions issued, back to work full duty for EE's next shift.

Employee got a drop of transmission fluid in their eye and was prescribed eyedrops from the optometrist.

Employee was loading a bottom roller into the hoist car, when EE slipped and pinched right pinky finger between the roller and the hoist car. Employee received seventeen stitches.

Employee was working on longwall monorail taking off rollers and got EE's finger caught between the rail and the roller causing injury

EE was bolting, and a bolt fell out of EE's fingers. The employee powered down to reinstall the bolt and was heading back to the bolter's cab when EE tripped and fell on a rock, striking EE's knee.

EE was exiting out of a Front End Loader when the door sustained a wind gust shutting the door on the EE left hand between door and frame. EE was sent to hospital that resulted in fractured thumb (XR Finger(1st Digit)2+Left) on left hand due to crush injury. Return to work at full duty.

Operator was backing miner out of cut, they went to reach their tools on the machine and a rock fell off the rib and smashed their hand. Causing them to receive stitches to the top of their right hand.

While cutting crown rubber for the installation of a shaker deck, they accidentally cut their right thigh. Cut required 3 stitches.

Unloading pump ride, they grabbed pallet from back of ride, as they were pulling the pallet a Victaulic coupler that was underneath pallet gashed their left-hand palm area. Causing them to receive stitches.

Employee was in the process of changing out brake caliper, when the hoist operators foot slipped off pressure switch, causing brake caliper to close pinching finger.

Employee alleges while attempting to move a chain fall that the chain while in their hand struck their left side of their face. Incident is still under investigation.

Maintenance Employee was installing sheet metal roofing on a structure and caught corner of a piece of roofing with EE's right forearm resulting in a 3 Inch laceration that required 9 stitches to close the wound. No lost time or work restrictions.

The Employee was working with 2 other employees repairing some parts on the crusher. A steel access door was being held in the up position while the employee was working within the area when the door came down crushing/pinching the tip of their right index finger. This resulted in an open fracture of the tip of the Rt index finger and amputation of some of the soft tissue. ""PAD""

EE was working on knocking a pin in the C/M cutter boom when a fragment of the hammer hit EE in the right forearm. The EE continues to work in EE's regular position. This incident became reportable on 10/11/2024 due to the removal of the fragment and the receiving of sutures to close the wound.

The employee knelt beside the tool slide doing inventory, when a rock fell out and struck EE in the top of the head and then the right knee. 3 staples were required in the cut on the head. no work missed.

Employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt with a pocket style utility knife. The knife slipped out of the belt and struck the employee in EE's left knee lacerating it. The employee received 4 sutures to close the wound.

While scaling, a piece of scale fell overhead and punctured through EE's right glove.

Dozer operator dismounting dozer slipped on last step on push beam. When RH foot slipped LH foot remained on upper step, causing LH knee to be bent to EE's chest and EE felt a pop. Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation. Arthroscopic surgery commenced on 10/18/24, with return to work release given for 10/21/24.

Mine Maintenance Employee sustained arm laceration by Loader wire rope choker sling.

While fitting up a support for the fender of an LHD, debris fell from above the mechanic and entered EE's eye between EE's hard hat and safety glasses. The mechanic was taken to the eye doctor where a foreign body was removed from the eye and they were prescribed antibiotics for infection.

On 9/5/2024 While unloading a block employee alleges that employee was jolted in the cab of the loader, & employee jammed wrist into the steering joystick causing pain. Employee did not report this accident to supervisor, nor did EE associate an injury with an incident. On 9/5 employee reported having aggravation in wrist due to carpal tunnel. On 10/7 EE asked to be checked out

Employee was helping replace the diamond bar on the #5 roof bolter and smashed a finger on the left hand. Employee received sutures and was released without restrictions.

Employee was bolting in the face of entry 1 when the roof plate they were installing got stuck on their glove. When the plate released it slid down the roof bolt and cut the arm. Employee received five sutures and was released with no restrictions.

Employee was welding a pipe to patch a hole. EE stopped to chip slag from the weld bead. EE raised the welding hood to chip and a piece of slag flew into EE's left eye.

IE was moving ASV forks by hand with another employee, the forks slid together smashing IE left middle finger in-between the forks. IE received 15 stitches for laceration repair.

Mine Maintenance Employee sustained hand laceration through leather gloves while assisting with maintenance on Dozer D10-24.

Employee was splicing a belt using a battery operated drill, while tightening one of the nuts down it bottomed out. The torque from the drill wrenched from their hands, the drill spun around and the battery struck the employee in the jaw chipping a molar. There was no bruising or laceration. They went to the dentist where a crown was installed on the tooth.

Employee was using utility knife to skin back outer jacket of lifeline to connect to mine phone when the knife slipped, causing EE to lacerate their left thumb. Employee sought medical attention where EE received 3 sutures to close the wound. Employee was given a full release with no restrictions to return to work on the next shift, performing EE's normal duties. No Days Lost.

The employee was cutting a crib bag fill hose with a cutting tool and in the process cut left index finger, causing a laceration. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

EE was rigging something with a bridle chain, threw one leg over the load and it bounced back and the hook caught EE on EE's cheek. 5 stitches to close cut.

Employee was cutting a rubber liner for a cyclone. While cutting the rubber liner with a utility knife, EE's hand slipped and EE hit EE's thigh with the knife causing a laceration which required 3 stitches.

Employee was helping move a ventilation fan when the clean out portion of the tubing came loose and caused the employee's wrist to bend back causing a fracture of the left wrist.

Employee removed a pin from the bottom of a hatch door to raise up the door. As employee was raising the door, the door came down and struck right index finger pinching the finger between the door and frame resulting in a laceration requiring sutures to close. Employee returned to work same day on full duty.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Employee developed rash in boots

CARPAL TUNNEL BOTH WRISTS.

Employee reported pain in both elbows and hands. They continued to work until further evaluation determined the need to be taken off in November.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust.

Reportable hearing loss in miner's Right Ear.

I.E. states hands and elbows have been bothering them for about a month, going numb and losing grip. Doctors restrictions took them off work on 4-22-2025.

EE has had surgery on shoulders previously, during their mining carrier the shoulder has been causing more pain, On 9-14-2024, EE was having pain in their shoulder and felt they could not return to work, currently EE is seeking medical assistance. There was no incident

The operator was notified on 09-12-2024 the employee was exercising the employee's part 90 rights.

EE illness is due to torching & burning metal while dismantling SEP01. EE did not report throat discomfort, coughing & congestion until 9/18/24. On 9/18/24 EE visited the ER & received treatment for acute bronchitis, chest x-rays were negative. Doctor prescribed medication & told employee to follow up with primary doctor. The EE was released back to work with no restrictions.

An employee was working on closing the end caps on 207 heater doors. Employee was on the way to get some water when suddenly employee fell to the floor and became unresponsive.

Employee had a reportable hearing loss in EE's right ear.

Employee felt heat related symptoms.

Repairman reported experiencing symptoms of heat illness. Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to assess the employee. At the employee's request, the employee was transported to the emergency room for further evaluation where employee was placed off work for 1 day.

Hearing Test

Employee began missing work because of pain in the lower back, it was later determined to be from arthritis.

After performing the annual hearing exams, the employee was designated as having threshold shift that required MSHA notification.

Miner called the supervisor saying EE did not feel good. 911 was called, and miner was put on an ambulance. The EMT's were fairly sure EE was having a heart attack.