Mining Incidents in December 2024

bottom of a coal pit, discovered a small coal fire burning at toe of coal wall.

Inconsistent noise coming from motor area of #3 hoist. Appears that the blower fan mounts were loose. AAI is coming in to do an in depth vibration inspection.

An unplanned ignition occurred on the 2 Left West section while mining the face of the #3 entry.

The elevator at the #9 portal was down over governor ropes and a damaged pulley

Spontaneous combustion happened in waste coal pile in an inactive pit.

Spontaneous combustion of exposed coal.

Haul truck fire that was not extinguished in 30 minutes

An unintentional roof fall was discovered in the track entry on 6 North Mains, Entry # 6, Break 15, 2 Breaks outby spad # 4837. MSHA and WVMHST Officials have been notified. No injuries or entrapments occurred. Ventilation is not disrupted, and travel is not impeded. This location is in old works and is not a primary or secondary escapeway.

A coal smoker was found and it took longer than 30 minutes to get it put out.

Had a power trip on the primary man hoist (8 shaft) and one of our secondary shafts was locked out for maintenance. Power was restored to the primary man hoist at approximately 8:15PM.

While shutting down to change a roller the torch for BC-61 was not shut down properly causing the belt to catch on fire and the fire department was called and had the fire was out at 4:50AM.

After 2 weather related power bumps, the hoist tripped and was not able to be reset due to "Brake Pump #2" and "Safety Circuit Fault" codes.

On 12/17/2024 an unplanned roof fall occurred on Main Line 7 haulage at 53xc. The fall measured approx 16'x16'x 10' high. The fall was dangered off on all approaches. Mining equipment was used to clean and bolt the fall. The haulage has been opened back up for normal rail traffic.

A unplanned roof fall was discovered at 7:10 am on the North A belt at crosscut 9. The fall was dangered off and posted. Rehab will be performed.

Operators noticed a spontaneous combustion ignition of coal in the Northwest Pit. We are currently in the process of getting equipment to the area, to bury the hot spot and will cover it to extinguish the hot spot. No flames visible but it is smoking.

Blasted and gas hit AMS system and knocked out power. Around 4:30AM we found it was gas and not a malfunction on the AMS system.

Employee was entrapped in elevator for over 30 minutes. Elevator blew a main fuse.

The air compressor motor locked-up that operates the Brody brake on the elevator located at the #6 portal. No one was on the elevator.

Employee was trapped in Step 1,2 Aggl Shop elevator at 8:00AM. The employee called the control room and MEI was called to repair the elevator. The main gate and Em. svcs were not notified until 850AM. The employee left the elevator unharmed at approximately 9:06 AM. The elevator failure was caused by a door control issue that appears to have frozen. MSHA was notified at 9:14 am

Employee was on a 988 loader cleaning in Secondary, not being aware of the surroundings. Employee hit the Transformer Electrical box with the bucket. No injuries/illness.

Upon arrival to mine site, employee noticed a broken electrical coop power pole was on fire. Coop deenergized line and fire went out.

Lost power to the site. Issue was related to Cleveland Public Power (CPP). Issue was being worked on and resolved by CPP.

Around 2:45 p.m., the slope's hoist lost power due to a faulty wire.

An unplanned roof fall measuring approximately 50 ft. long by 16 ft. wide by up to 7 ft. above anchorage occurred in the #3 return entry of the 2 Left gate section at 85 1/2 wall.

A coal smoker was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.

Lunchtime arrived, the EPSA team stopped activities. However, the CEMEX owned loader continued to operate. After lunch activities resumed. The dumper operator while performing the reverse maneuver to unload material at the stockpile, backed to close to the berm and suddenly experienced a slide on the rear of the dumper, falling to a lower level.

Fire was found once machine killed and lost all power. Fire Suppression and Fire Extinguisher was not used from investigation with the size of the fire and mine was evacuated.

Hot spots were discovered on the gob and clean coal piles. No one was injured. The affected material is being moved from the location and treated.

2 non injury roof falls were discovered at cross cut 20 in #4 and #6 entries on the 3rd Primary Mains. The area of the falls had isolated laminated sandstone layers.

EE was lifting a five gallon bucket of rock when EE felt pain in EE's lower abdomen. The EE did not report the incident to the company until 1/7/2025.

Ee was putting chock blocks back on the truck when one fell between the hand rails and the drum. EE went to get the chock and the hatch hooked the chock, pinching EE's right thumb between the hand rail and the chock. Seen at ER, diagnosed with traumatic amputation of the tip of the right thumb.

The employee was lifting a scaffold plank overhead to set for upper level. the employee felt a pinch in stomach, but did not think it was serious. Later it was determined to be a small umbilical hernia. Late reporting from employee. Work Status: May perform regular duties with attention not to aggravate.

Employee went to hang the scoop charger cable and as they raised the cable up they felt pain in right hip causing strain to hip.

Operating a Komatsu articulator truck coming from mud cell front tire dropped in a hole in the roadway and twisted the operators back.

Employee was attempting to remove steel from chuck when EE injured elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was crawling under rock shoot to gain access to rear panel, while climbing out stepped on rock, twisted and fell they twisted their left ankle and needs a boot and restrictions after seeing the doc.

IE was going to get a roof bolt and slipped on a rock. When the employee slipped, employee fell into the roof bolter and hit the left side of abdomen.

Employee was pressing on cell line when bar fell in and splashed liquid in eyes. EE was taken to the ER, prescribed multiple application antibiotic, referred to ophthalmologist, who in turn took EE off work for next shift.

Employee was descending an engine ladder on a 730 rock truck when EE slipped resulting in hurting the left knee. Employee was scheduled off on 12/31 and 1/1 making 1/2/2025 the first shift missed. Employee had a ACL and meniscus repair 3 years ago on the same knee.

I.E. was climbing onto dozer when I.E.'s foot slipped on an angle on the push arm and caught self on the handrail bruising left leg.

Employee was tightening bolts on aa heat exchanger when the wrench slipped off the bolt causing discomfort in left shoulder

Employee was walking down stairs and missed bottom step. Landed hard on foot, causing strain to the right knee.

Employee pulled on about 40ft of miner cable swinging it towards the rib with their right arm when they felt a "pop" in their right elbow and had discomfort. Suspected torn bicep.

Cleaning under Rotex area. Backing up with Dingo when left wrist got pinned under structure beam and dingo controls.

In an attempt to close a liquor feed valve with a valve wrench, the valve broke the process, resulting in the wrench slipping and smashing the employee's right pinky finger.

Employee stated that employee twisted knee while getting off of a bolt machine.

Injured was supplying the twin boom bolter with bolt supplies in 9 North 5-6 near the face of 6. When EE stepped off the bolter, EE stepped on a rock on the mine floor and rolled EE's ankle, resulting in a strain/sprain injury. No problems with equipment, compliance issues, training or PPE.

While roof bolter was hanging cable in Entry 10 XC in Unit 3, a cable reel from 416 RB struck the employee, causing employee to fall down.

While pulling a 20' long 2"x2"x1/4" stick of angle iron off a rack, the employee felt pain in their left elbow. The employee worked the rest of their shift, but then went to a local clinic on their own accord the following day for an evaluation without informing the company. This evaluation resulted in lost workdays.

Employee was bolting mine roof and was attempting to guide steel into drill chuck when the drill steel slipped and cut EE's left middle finger. Required stitches to close wound.

Employee was walking across the track rail when they stepped into a rut in the ballast. This caused the EE to roll their right ankle.

Employee was climbing down off of loader, stepped off bottom step of access ladder and stepped on a piece of steel on floor and twisted EE's left foot.

Employee was loosening a nut with a wrench when the wrench slipped. The employee lost their footing and fell, the employee used their hand/arm to catch self and injured left wrist

EE reports discovering that right foot was swollen and painful after work the day before. Reports slipping on catwalk while working on pit pumps at 5-pit at about 13:30pm on 12/22/24. The EE only noticed the injury upon arriving home after work.

Operator felt pain in their lower back while shoveling material on to a conveyor.

Employee was in the process of hanging vent curtain when EE pinched 2 fingers on miner jack. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee removed the guard on the 30" stockpile conveyor snub roller. While it was running, EE put a crowbar in it to clean.

Employee was injured when their left leg was struck by 6' overcast steps while in the process of assisting another employee in moving the steps.

EE lost 3 points of contact when entering EE's haul truck and fell backward landing on a concrete slab.

Employee lost control of a high pressure wash down hose while hosing the right side of the stage loader in 12L. The hose struck EE in the face causing fractures to EE's face.

While ascending Cat D10T bulldozer, Asset #DZ032, serviceman lost footing due to muddy boots, slipped and LEFT rib area hit steel push arm causing soreness. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with LEFT 9th lateral rib fracture.

A rock dislodged from the mine roof on the #2 section and struck employee in the right arm and hand.

While pulling up bolter slack, employee felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee continued to work up until 01/07/2025 when the employee began missing work. After investigation, it was discovered employee has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and stenosis in the L5-S1 area.

EE tripped on a seat belt while exiting the transport bus.

While draining the fire system water line due to a plant shutdown, the pipe burst and struck the employee.

Employee was struck by a coal rib when working on the number 8 drive.

Opposite operator roof bolter was drilling a hole for a roof bolt when the operator pinched right index finger between a board and the drill pot. Started missing work on 12/20/2024.

Employee had just finished drilling top steel, and inserted bottom steel into the top steel, started bringing the pod (pot) to the bottom steel and missed inserting into the pod, causing the steel to flex away and pop back to their hand. This resulted in a small break at base of thumb.

EE was removing a pin from the broken bail of a scraper. EE slipped and fell appx eight feet to the ground.

Allegedly a rock fell out of the face in entry #4 and hit IE in the shoulder knocking IE to the ground. IE landed on a rock and injured their knee.

Employee was using a crowbar to open hatch in the tunnel when the bar slipped and employee hit elbow.

Employee was walking down a sloped embankment near the fuel tank and slipped due to muddy conditions and fell onto right shoulder. Employee did not miss any scheduled work or receive medical treatment until 1/31/2025, when employee had the shoulder operated on for rotator cuff damage.

Injured employee was opening hatch lids on top of trucks when they strained their back. Employee was working with case management for remedies when they decided to be seen by a doctor which then elevated case to reportable.

Team Member sustained bicep/shoulder injury after caught in a pinch point during work activities.

The Headgate drum on the shear threw a rock out that hit IE on the back of left ankle.

The employee was a passenger in a golf cart and while going up hill, the cart lost power and when the brakes were applied, they failed. The employee jumped from the cart and when EE landed on the slanted ground, EE received a minor blow to the head, in which most of the impact was taken by EE's left hip, lower back and receive lacerations to both elbows.

Employee was bolting off the miner when the vent slider hit them on top of the head. PPE was not a factor. Mining systems was not a factor. Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was struck on the top of the foot by a stone that fell from the roof. Initial medical imaging was clear and EE was issued a work release for 12/30, EE's next scheduled shift. On 12/26 EE followed up with a specialist who suspected a fracture and placed EE off work pending additional imaging.

While installing Feed pipe to the #2 skid at TSF4 an excavator was being used to position the pipe in place. With the stored energy left in the pipe it swung back approximately 10 feet striking the employee in the lower right leg.

Stepped off of a Track Dozer while the dozer was on a tow haul trailer and missed stepping on the trailer and falling to the ground

Employee was struck by a high pressure hose on the right knee. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a return staple had been used instead of a high pressure staple. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency not a factor.

Employee was reaching for a piece of drill steel at which time a piece of rock struck the tip of EE's left thumb. The piece of rock was approx. 28" inches in length and 27" inches wide and approx. 2" inches thick.

EE was exiting the shop on EE's way to the service truck when EE slipped and fell on a slippery snow/ice covered spot. EE went to a medical facility where it was determined that EE's tibia was fractured.

EE stated EE was reversing drill steel to remove from mine roof, as EE was lowering the drill pot the steel flew around and struck EE's right hand.

Employee was operating the 6W Longwall Headgate and was pulling excess CO cable when EE tripped on belt structure that had been removed and stacked along the rib. EE fell back and extended left arm out to break the fall. EE landed with arm extended and jammed left shoulder. Was diagnosed with a strain/sprain and possible tear to the rotator cuff.

Injured passenger in mantrip that collided with parked diesel dusters at 47 block St Leo. Some material fell out of the top and got into the mantrip operators eyes and when EE got their vision clear, EE was too close to dusters to stop in time. Injured broke right knee during collision. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The injured employee was in a CAT785 Rock Truck that was being loaded by a CAT993K Loader. The loader ran over a rock causing the loader bucket strike the truck bed. This caused the injured employee to be rocked back and forth, causing neck pain.

Employee was hanging CM cable and waterline. As they raised the cable they felt a pop in their right elbow. Employee continued to work until they had surgery on 9/16/2025.

IE was standing on relay bar clevis when the pan was pushed pressurizing relay bar and pushing IE's foot underneath step at Head gate smashing EE's foot causing a fracture to EE's left big toe. IE continued to work EE's normal shift from 12-12-2024 up to 12-31-24 when decided needed to be cast and off work.

Employee walking down the stairs on NM #1 beltline. Employee slipped and fell landing on their left shoulder. IE continued to work normal shift until MRI was complete and determined EE would need surgery on their shoulder. IE didn't miss the first day of work until 01/17/2025 which is first day it became reportable lost time.

Employee was removing rock from the continuous miner head when they felt tightness in their back. Employee finished their shift and informed the safety department the next day that their back was still tight. Employee was diagnosed with a back strain on 12/17/2024.

Employee was operating scoop when they injured hand on door. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was assisting with building track doors when they felt pain in their shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee stepped back, stepping in wick (drill hole), became unbalanced spraining right ankle.

While clearing a rock jam in the crusher, the associate lost EE's footing, fell backward, and struck the side wall. EE then slid down to the entrance door of the crusher. After being assisted to EE's feet, EE walked approximately 40 feet and then rested on a walkway. EE expressed concerns about tingling in EE's feet and legs.

IE was using a tag line for a suspended load when EE stumbled over a traffic cone causing EE to fall to the ground injuring left ribs and elbow. After medical evaluation, IE had no broken bones but did receive one suture in the left elbow. 2 days later IE was having issues with pain, went to ER and confirmed 3 broken ribs.

Employee reports feeling discomfort in right knee after getting down from truck.

While working on 3FM starter, employee had to get down on their knees and lay down to work on the contacts on the side of the starter approximately 10" above grade and 10"-12" inside the cabinet behind a bracket. During normal activity, when returning to a standing position, they lurched and had momentary difficulty standing, they then were fine

Employee alleges was climbing down from excavator and sprained left foot.

While walking to the opposite operator boom to install a roof bolt, the employee slipped and fell on a rock. The employee caught their body with their left hand spraining wrist. Started missing work on 12/12/2024.

Worker was getting rocks out of tail pulley using an air hose. The tip of the air wand got clipped by metal gear which forcefully hit the wand and the top of worker's hand into the equipment above.

Operator was climbing up the ladder on 777B rock truck, stopped on the bumper, fell to the ground landing on left side. Operator complained of pain in left shoulder, left hip, and lower back. Was taken to a hospital for X-Ray & CT scan, both came back ok with no breaks or fractures.

While on overtime, EE was throwing the miner cable over out of the haulage way when EE felt something pop in EE's right knee. EE continued working until EE was placed off by a doctor on 12/12/2024 for a possible torn meniscus.

Employee was working in the pit at the longwall teardown and while digging out the bottom to construct a crib by the walker shields, a rock fell from the top and struck the employee on the left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee States on 12/10/24 EE was walking across the parking lot, from the Haul Truck EE had been operating, to assist with repairs on a front-end loader, when EE slipped on ice and fell/twisted Right Knee. Employee Went to ER on 12/19/24, and reported the injury to management on 12/19/24.

Employee was outside under feeder cutting bolt heads off. Employee stated wasn't feeling well and started coughing, stopped cutting and sat on tailgate of truck till started feeling better. Next day came in still coughing sent to ER.

A tail pulley guard was being removed to perform maintenance. The guard was stuck in place due to frozen dirt. The team removed what they could of the frozen material using force to remove the guard the rest of the way. As the guard became free, EE's thumb was caught between the guard and the frame. There was reason to believe EE may have broken EEs left thumb.

Injured felt pain in right shoulder while sliding slider tube forward (face of #2 in 6W) and then felt pain in upper back around shoulder when lifting new tube up into place. Diagnosed with repetitive motion type injury to right shoulder girdle. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

A forklift operator made a complete stop on the forklift and then exited the machine. EE walked away from the machine and the forklift began to roll following the EE. EE was at the warehouse racks and the machine hit EE at the rack causing fractures to 5 ribs

The operator went to turn the throttle on the generator back up and the guard on the fan had been taken off and not put back on. As EE was reaching for the throttle, EE's right pinky and ring fingers were struck by the fan and caused a laceration that needed stitches.

The screen needed more oil and to be greased. The injured employees added oil. The employee that got injured decided to put their left hand between the timing belt and sheave to check if the bearing was "locked up," the counter weight fell freely pulling their glove and left hand between the timing belt and sheave. Injured employee had 3 fractured fingers.

The employee was picking up a 50 lb bag of material to pour into mixing hopper. The employee felt some pain and heard a pop in their lower back area.

Torque Contractor was coming off dump hill and hit jake brake. Acted like it went from 3rd stage to 1st stage and jerked EE's neck. First day missed was 12/10/2024.

Employee was carrying a middle roller through the belt door at the transfer when their right thumb got caught between the top of the roller and the door frame. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE placing crib block along the side of head gate gearbox. The shield hydraulic was activated causing the shield to push against the cribbing. The EE's right thumb was pinched/smashed between cribbing and gearbox.

While using a handheld cutting wheel, the Technician lost grip and the cutting wheel struck their hand causing laceration to their right hand.

EE was attempting to remove a fuel filter from the 789 CAT haul truck when, using exertion, the filter broke loose. This sudden movement caused pain in the employee's right shoulder. An MRI was performed and results confirmed on 1/8/25 a torn rotator cuff. EE was issued restricted duty.

Injured employee and co-worker were carrying and placing sections of bedrail along the ribline for installation/belt advancement. As IE was setting the end IE was carrying down, the IE's co-worker dropped the other end. This caused IE's right middle finger to get pinched between 2 pieces of bedrail. Suffered a cut to the tip of the middle finger. Has training & experience.

Employee was stepping off motor and twisted their back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Removing a come along chain under extreme tension. Either the hook slipped or failed and mechanism snapped back and hit the bridge of nose and between eyebrows requiring stitches

EMPLOYEE WAS STICKING ANOTHER STEEL IN THE CHUCK WITH LEFT HAND WHEN EE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ROTATION LEVER WITH RIGHT ELBOW. EE HAD A HOLD OF THE STEEL TOO HARD, AND WHEN EE HIT THE ROTATION LEVER WITH THEIR ELBOW, IT SPUN QUICKLY AND POPPED EE'S SHOULDER OUT.

Employee was walking on the first right belt and felt a pop in right knee. No bottom irregularities or mud existed to constitute any type of contributing factor to the injury.

Truck Driver Trainee was putting on EE's coat as EE stepped out of the water truck cab. EE fell backwards and struck the handrail with EE's left rib area. EE was taken to the emergency room and got x-rays with negative findings on 12/6/24. The Trainee was x-rayed again on 12/10/24 and four non-displaced rib fractures on EE's left side were found.

Pushing & pulling barrel / drum of antifreeze and strained shoulder (R).

EE slipped on ice getting out of EE's vehicle and hit EE's head. This resulted in a concussion. EE was excused from work 12/10/2024.

Injured employee was exiting the vehicle after arriving for work at the Prep. Plant. As EE stepped out of the truck, EE slipped on ice/snow and fell down. Employee suffered a fracture to their upper left arm. Employee had not yet reported for work and was not on the job or performing any work activity. Employee has training and experience.

Employee was uncoupling a single end car from locomotive, when their left foot slipped causing contact with single end car resulting in fracture to left ankle.

Employee was carrying belt structure when EE slipped and injured their knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was lifting and pushing on ventilation tubing on the section, when EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder causing injury to left shoulder.  Employee has been referred out to orthopedic.

Employee was tempting to load a screen from a screening plant on the back of flat bed truck, it was not pushed up far enough and slipped off the end of the truck landing on their left foot. Employee was wearing steel toe boots and gloves. Left foot was bruised.

While pre-shifting the middle deck screen media in secondary station, the associate rolled the chute forward to access the middle deck. EE proceeded to climb while grabbing the side of the screen stepping on metal plate attached to the side of the screen. While doing so EE lost EE's grip/footing falling backwards and landing on angle where the roll away chute rides on rails.

IE was washing on the slope when IE let the nozzle hit finger causing a sprain.

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. WHEN THEY FELL, THEY STUCK A HAND OUT TO CATCH THEMSELVES. WHEN THEY DID THAT, THEY DISLOCATED THEIR SHOULDER.

Employee was on the longwall when EE was asked to get the acetylene tank. EE was struggling to carry the tank alone, so EE switched it from shoulder to shoulder. Setting it down and picking it back up, 3 times. On the last time EE picked it up, it slid off and EE heard a pop in shoulder, causing pain and numbness.

Employee was grabbing the hook of a top roller in which was halfway off of the bottom belt. Afterwards, employee felt damage to their right hand.

Employee was waiting for the bolt crew the finish spotting a bolt when they were struck in the back by a rock from the rib.

Employee was driving a frontend loader; EE claims EE hit the wrong lever lowering the bucket to the ground and was thrown into the windshield.

Plant Mechanic stepped down from a Ford F-250 plant truck, and turned left ankle when EE touched the floor with their foot. There were no obstructions on the floor at the time of the incident.

EE states they have back pain from driving a haul truck. EE was placed off work due to not being able to drive to and from work.

Belting up at the face, putting structure underneath the belt. Felt pain in the right shoulder.

While using a wrench to loosen a nut, the wrench slipped off the nut and the maintenance worker struck their hand on a bracket injuring their hand.

after changing screens on the 7x pit side screendeck top deck screens, the employee stood up and said their back was hurting. Diagnosed with lumbar muscle strain, working modified duty, return to dr 12/19

Technician was climbing a ladder while holding a hammer on one hand. When the EE stepped on the third step of the ladder, the ladder shifted, and as a result EE fell and landed on EE's side on top of the ladder. Breaking 3 ribs and fracturing 1.

Slip and fall on ice on the catwalk. Torn meniscus in one knee.

AFTER REPLACING THE BARS (BLOW BAR) OF THE IMPACT MILL AND AT THE TIME THE MINER CLOSE THE DOOR, THEY TRY TO VERIFY IF THE AXIS OF THE BARS ROTATE WHEN DOING THIS ACTION ONE OF THE BARS IMPACTED IT.

EE was installing the hammer of the PC490. The employee was using a bar in a swinging motion to push the pin out of the boss on the stick. The pin was almost out as the employee was swinging the bar toward the pin. The pin fell out and the PC490 stick pushed downward on the bar causing the end of the bar to rapidly move upward striking the employee's head.

Employee was assisting a roof bolter move from Entry #6 to Entry #5 when the bolter slid into a hole in the mine floor causing its rear to drop onto the employee's left foot, catching it between the bolter and mine floor. Employee was transported to a hospital, where employee was diagnosed with two fractures and two dislocated toes in left foot. This is a Lost Workdays Incident.

Mechanic exited a ride, stepped over a berm in the road and rolled their right ankle. Started missing work on 12/03/2024. Update: Started missing work again for the same injury on 4/1/25.

Employee was attempting to lift a drawbar when EE overexerted and injured their left bicep. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was isolating a steam leak to get repaired on #3 flash tank in GR2. Steam change directions when employee was isolating leak contacting employee's right-side forehead and cheek. Employee received first and second degree burn to right forehead and cheek.

Employee noticed idler that was frozen and attempted to free this idler up using a pry bar, the prybar was grabbed by the running Conveyor and pulled in between the trougher idler and the Conveyor belt, this caused the base of the prybar to smash the employee's left hand between the frame and the Prybar.

The employee was drilling out a pilot hole in the back of a haul truck for a light bracket. The drill bit employee was using broke and slung a piece of metal in employee's left eye. The employee wasn't wearing the safety glasses properly.

12.29.24: Operating HT406, hit a few large dips in the roads in multiple areas. Seen by medical and released full duties. 01.27.25: Operating HT op reported back started to hurt. Medical wrote restrictions. Able to perform all normal duties at a slower pace, however.

Employee was climbing ladder in the reclaimer when they felt a pinch in lower left back.

Employee stepped down off of our service truck onto uneven muddy ground and rolled EE's ankle

IE was walking across yard outside Warehouse #1 and slipped on ice falling to ground. IE fractured left ring finger and bruised left shoulder and knee.

Ee was moving the vacuum to clean work area. When ee pulled on the cord, the vacuum pulled, and ee was also pulled backwards and the lid slammed on ee's finger. Initial diagnosis was "ring finger injury". Follow-up with ortho on 1/27/25 resulted in restricted duty, making this reportable.

Worker was installing a liner. Worker was supporting liner with left hand. Liner was being tightened by another worker. Worker with injury had middle finger on left hand pinched during the tightening process. Injured finger suffered open laceration, and broken fingertip bone.

Employee rolled ankle walking.

While trouble shooting a hydraulic leak on a blast drill, a maintenance technician was injected with hydraulic oil in their left index finger.

Employee bent down to lift a rail and felt the right knee pop and felt like it was grinding. An MRI on 1/8/2025 showed that the right knee had a meniscus tear. Employee is being scheduled for surgery.

Team member was making a squatting motion on level dry ground when what EE claimed to be EE's knee gave out and EE fell down to the ground. Outside conditions at the time were clear and sunny.

While holding a pry bar teammate removed the bolts of the mast which allow the mast to drop 2-4 inches and hit the teammates forearm

Employee was changing a screen in a portable screen machine. EE was climbing a short ladder attached to the catwalk, EE's foot slipped off the bottom rung and EE fell against the metal ladder injuring EE's right shoulder. Testing showed a torn rotator cuff and employee had surgery on January 16, 2025 to repair the tear

Employee was wiping off the torch due to sputtering. Employee turned off the nozzle on the torch before wiping. Metal build up inside the torch released and the torch sparked burning through glove onto employee's hand

Only two points contact. Wrong ladder for task. Four fractured ribs.

Operator was dismounting / stepping down from a CAT Loader and when their right ankle stepped down on the ground, the operator felt a pop and couldn't put weight on it. The loader was parked on level ground with dry conditions.

Employee, with the help of coworker who was on the bed of a pickup truck, were unloading a 123 lbs. box from the pickup bed. Employee was holding the corner of the box with their right hand when the box was dropping off the truck. As the box was dropping to the ground, employee stopped the box from falling and was easing the box to the ground when felt pain in their right arm.

Miner conducting a work area inspection. Miner looked up at approaching pickup headlights and slipped on a patch of ice. X-ray taken 12/12/2024 no fractures and released to full duty. MRI referral was made on January 1/24/2025. 1/27/2025 rotator cuff tear was diagnosed. On 2/3/2025 referred to Orthopedic specialist for surgery.

Employee was cutting pad liner with a knife in their right hand when the knife slipped in EE's right hand and EE's right thumb was cut. Result of sharp pad liner cutting EE's thumb while cutting it.

Employee stated that EE struck EE's right forearm and right elbow on a slate bar while positioning a trickle duster. EE continued working EE's full shift. The employee continued to work, completing EE's normal work duties until 2/13/25, when EE began missing work.

Stood from crouched position, caused pain in knee. Employee is not able to walk or stand normally.

EE was assisting in opening the lid of the ISC 103 crusher when EE's sleeve caught on the machine and EE was unable to move their hand out of the slot EE was pushing from as the lid was pushed back. EE's hand was bent backwards until EE was able to pull it free, but EE's palm was cut as a result of being caught.

EE reported pain in right shoulder after attempting to move a water line connected to a relief valve. As EE was moving the hose it became charged with water causing EE's right arm to be thrown up and back.

Employee was walking through a wet area on the weekly exam and slipped, causing a twist/popping to the left knee. Employee was placed on restrictions.

Slipped on ice/snow at the end of shift. On the surface near the admin building.

An employee was preparing to turn to move the continuous miner when they noticed a pain in their left knee that ultimately was discovered to be a torn meniscus.

Employee smashed finger

Employee strained right shoulder

Employee was assigned to replace the bearing on a return adjustment pulley. As the injured went to pull the bracket out, the bracket became wedged below near a piece of welded flat stock. The bracket then came free and dropped further pinning the employee's left thumb between the bracket and the piece of flat stock.

Kiln Assistant was moving an oxygen tank from the storage rack to the CAT 908 loader bucket for transportation. When EE bent over to lift up the bottom end of the tank, EE felt a pull/pop in the outside of EE's right hamstring.

Maintenance mechanic ruptured their left biceps tendon while opening the cab door of haul truck 78. The cab door was frozen after the mechanic washed the truck in the wash bay.

EE was greasing the take up on the number 3 conveyor on the pit side. EE had finished greasing the outboard bearing and as EE moved to grease the inboard bearing a piece of accumulated frozen material, approx. 12"x12"x6" and weighing approx. 35 pounds, fell from a height of 17 feet and struck EE directly on the hardhat.

Walking from sled truck the ground unexpectedly collapsed, EE Fell three ft, landing, right leg was positioned behind EE while EE's lt leg remained extended in the mud. MRI EE was diagnosed with Meniscus tear. Restrictions in place on 1/9/2025 no lift more than 10 pounds, twisting, climbing, squatting, kneeling, or lifting from floor to waist walking to 2 minutes every 90 minutes.

Injury occurred on 12-04-24 and employee was evaluated by WC Dr. with no restrictions given. Employee was given restrictions one week later and employee missed scheduled shifts due to restrictions. A haul truck operator was being loaded by wheeled loader when a frost chunk was dumped into the bed. The operator complained of neck and shoulder soreness and headaches.

Was standing on a step ladder refueling a Dozer. With both feet on the last rung of the ladder, EE went to stepping off with left leg. EE's boot got stuck on the ladder and EE lost balance causing EE to fall. EE fell backwards and struck an oil container then landed on left side on the floor.

Employees walking down a slope and misstep causing them to fall and tear their ACL and fracture their tibia.

Employee was stacking bags and felt a pinch in lower back.

Employee was dismounting a rock truck when EE lost EE's grip and fell to the ground.

Operator hit a pot hole and began to experience back and hip pain. The operator notified the supervisor the following shift and went to the ER. Employee has been able to perform normal job duties until last follow up appointment on 03/04/2025 where employee was given the following restrictions: Avoid painful low back movements. No lifting, pushing, pulling > 20 lbs.

Employee was injured while descending from a haul truck.

Employee slipped and pulled shoulder muscle.

An employee was standing on the FCT ramp for a belt move and slipped on the fines. Once the employee slipped on the fines, they felt pain in right knee. MRI was completed 1/27/2025 and was determined to be reportable on 2/7/2025.

Employee slipped on snow covered step of loader resulting in knee pain.

While cleaning the inside of a rotary dryer an employee got EE's foot between the dryer drum and the feed chute

Loader operator tripped and fell while entering the cab of their loader, straining their neck and back.

On 12-27-24 emp reported pain in lower back, didn't seek treatment until 1-14-25. EE was seen by clinic, treated for lower back pain and placed on light duty.

Employee operating hoist had their right ring and pinky finger smashed after running the hoist block onto their fingers. Injury was not a result of lack of training.

12.26.24 Worker was walking on the BCT tieline going past IP's haul truck when IP slipped. IP was wearing ice cleats. IP landed on backpack and right hand. Right hand and wrist became swollen, which radiated into forearm. On 01.09.24 worker was provided with restrictions since recovery was not ideal. (Submitted initially on 1.14.25. was voided. Resubmitted 1.16.25)

EE felt pain in groin after lifting chain rigging to crane hook.

Ee was working with another ee to remove angle iron. First bolt removed, and when second bolt removed, the angle iron fell, landing on ee's hand. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a bruise/contusion. No fractures/dislocations identified. Released to RTW full duty 12/26.

IP was removing drill pipe out of presenter on a DU431. IP noticed pipe was hotter than usual and went to place pipe on rack and caught finger between pipe racks ear and pipe. Seen at U of U on 12-26-2024 Diagnosed with Longitudinal fracture of the middle phalanx involving the PIP joint on right index finger requiring 11 stitches and 2 Pin. Surgery scheduled 12-27-24

Employee felt pop in elbow.

Employee walking across a rocky parking lot.

Haul Op getting loaded by 57 shovel, Op leaned forward to adjust AC when the shovel dropped the second dipper. The operator felt a small pinch but didn't think anything of it. They proceeded to the crusher and on their way began to feel nauseous and started getting a pain going down their leg. (FAI) On Dec 31 experience an aggravating event. Was given restrictions on 01/01/25.

Employee smashed finger between hook and handrail

Employee cut finger cutting bolt

EE was attempting to connect a hose to a vac truck when a piece of metal that was fraying from the hose penetrated the employee's right middle finger. It traveled inside & exited the finger. EE received stitches & restrictions.

Employee was rough loaded on haul truck.

Employee was running the grader on 114 and had the blade in the float position. Turned off 114 into a heading and pulled the blade up. The blade caught a toe and it jolted the piece of equipment. Employee noticed discomfort in their back.

Quality control technician was adjusting the forks on a Gradall forklift & placed right hand between the back of the fork and the back of the attachment, resulting in a laceration to the right ring finger and small finger.

EE was helping a coworker install a snub roller scraper on A20 belt. EE lifted the scraper with both hands and felt a pain in right bicep. The scraper is approx. 60" long and weighs approx. 50 lbs. This became reportable when the doctor placed EE on restrictions on 12/24/24.

Injured was climbing down the ladder of a 980M, left foot was on the ground, the right foot got caught on the rung, causing the injured to fall backwards into a parked pickup truck. Suffered a shoulder sprain.

Lifted a pipe multiple times underestimating its weight, until pain occurred, then alerted shifter, then taken to the onsite clinic.

At approximately 8:10 a.m. on Thursday December 19th, 2024. The employee was attempting to troubleshoot the Screen #2 Feed located in the Allen-Bradley Cabinet, when an Arc Flash occurred resulting in burns to EE's face.

Employee was to remove the rotary feeder. The rotary feeder is at ground level, so the employees were working from a seated or kneeling position. The crew used prybars to break the seal of the feeder. One side of the feeder came loose allowing the feeder to swing to the opposite side. As the last side broke free, the feeder fell (18") to the ground, landing on the employee's knee.

Millwright was loosening the bottom nut on the coal mill journal. When pulling to loosen the nut, it suddenly broke free and the wrench slipped off and struck the inside of EE's left knee.

Employee was walking back to the main office in the main parking lot and stumbled causing them to fall, they landed on their right hand and fractured it "boxer's fracture".

Loading a water hose into a loader bucket the injured employee reported their foot got stuck in the mud. EE could not move and the bucket came down on EE's foot (R).

Employee works at a natural limestone quarry.

While walking out to the service truck behind the weld shop by door 8, employee slipped on ice and fell catching self with right hand. Felt soreness in said hand immediately.

The pump is moved with a remote but sometimes gets stuck and the smooth metal wheels spin in place and the pump is "stuck" in place. The historical EE response has been to use a crow bar to lift and push the pump forward. While moving using the crow bar, the EE twisted awkwardly and then pain started in the lower groin area

Employee lost balance and fell

Miner tried to open a lid on a tote, lid was on too tight and would not come off.

Twisted while working and strained back.

EE was installing NI-Hard liners inside of a chute. the liner EE was handling slipped from EE's hands, instinctively EE reached out to grab it and it struck the tip of EE's right middle finger pinching it between the chute wall and the liner. This resulted in a fractured fingertip and sutures were required as well.

Employee was opening and closing lids on customer trailers, and reported knee pain with no known cause.

Operator Struck in head when chain broke free of block they were pulling

IW was performing maintenance; carrying a guard and EE pulled a groin muscle.

Trying to pry a pulley off, bar slipped and caught their thumb between the two.

Employee was trimming overflow rubber off edge of conveyor belt when knife slipped and contacted the employees knee resulting in sutures. The employee returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift but is on restricted duty for 10 days.

EE foot became tangled in a power cord and EE lost balance and fell. EE caught self with left hand on the table and left ring finger bent backwards against the pulverizer machine. EE then fell to knees after EE's hand took the brunt of the fall. Did not seek medical treatment until 12/15/2024

While descending the stairs out of the main office after shift, the injured miner missed a step and fell down the stairs, twisting their knee. The injured miner declined going to the doctor. On December 26th the miner stated it wasn't getting better. We took EE to the doctor and the miner was placed on restricted light duty after being diagnosed with a sprain in the knee.

loosening a bolt on the WA600, sharp edge on bolt caused laceration on left hand palm. Was wearing gloves.

Employee cut EE's fingers while changing the blades on the 950 Cat front end loader. EE was holding the plow bolt head with EE's right hand while using an impact with EE's left to loosen the nut. Once the impact engaged the bolt dropped down and spun cutting the 2 middle fingers.

The EE was walking down from the tower to drain the screw and missed the 3rd step from the bottom. The EE was carrying a crescent and during the fall smashed their right pinky between the wrench and the ground.

Employee operated skid steer for 7 days from 12/05 to 12/11 and complained of knee soreness at the end of the week. Reported to plant on 12/23 that the knee was sore. Employee was sent to the doctor on 1/6/25 after some swelling occurred and was put on restricted duty. No strain or sprain identified during tasks by employee.

Employee was using an old drill steel to pry against a bundle of roof bolt. The drill steel broke when employee was applying pressure and lacerated the right forearm. 15 sutures were required to close the wound. Employee is off with restrictions.

While EE was grinding, the grinding disc caught something on the blade, the grinder reacted in EE's hands and twisted in a way that caught EE's left glove/index finger in-between guard and grinding wheel.

Employee was installing a hydraulic hose on a haul truck. They reached both hands overhead, twisting the hose into position. The temperature was 9 degrees F, making the hose difficult to maneuver. They held back other hoses with their left hand while attempting to manipulate the bottom fitting in the flange with their right hand when they felt discomfort in their right shoulder.

HVAC Technician was working on HVAC unit on above ground concrete pad on 12/10/24 that was covered with ice. The technician slipped and jammed shoulder when EE went to catch self. The technician tried taking care of it for a few weeks, but it was still hurting on 1/3/2025 so EE went to seek medical care and was issued work restrictions and prescribed medication.

Mill Maint Employee rolled ankle on uneven concrete at Lower Moly Feed Pumps.

EE was replacing a roller on a conveyor in the Auburn pit. As EE was pulling it out to turn it the roller pinched EE's right index finger between the roller and an angle iron on the conveyor.

The EE was descending the ladder of the sand heater when their ring on their left ring finger become caught on the ladder.

The warehouse manager was lifting a 12" bearing from a transportation cart to the storage area. While lifting EE felt a pop in EE's right bicep.

Rain caused the kaolin clay to become slick causing the forklift to slide into a handrail on a ramp.

Employee was walking up a staircase @ #1primary. EE had R hand on handrail, while holding tubes of grease in left hand. EE caught foot on a step, lost balance, & struck L elbow. No material on steps, just tripped. Went to clinic, x-ray neg. Dr. placed on 10# weight restriction as precaution. Release to full duty at follow-up appt 1-6-25

Employee was changing rods on EE's Epiroc D-30 drill. EE felt a pop in EE's hand. EE told me that EE's hand and arm was tingly. Employee continued activity. Employee was sent to the doctor on 12/12 to be evaluated. Employee was diagnosed with wrist strain and is on modified duty wearing wrist brace as needed.

Employee lost footing. Injured left shoulder while trying to right themself.

Conditions in the area were icy and snow covered. The slippery conditions caused the employee to slip and fall while walking to a work area. The incident resulted in a right hip and lower back strain.

EE was lifting trays of stone for sampling when they felt a strain in their shoulder. Incident was reported on 12/10. EE sought medical treatment on 12/18 and was issued work restrictions and continued medical treatment.

Stepped wrong walking up stairs and landed hard on left foot. Seeked medical attention on 12/12/2024. Sprained left foot. Prescribed a boot and was put on Sedentary Work.

Miner was operating haul truck at the dump site and hit a pothole on the left-hand side of the truck causing the truck to rock to the left side. Miner states that they were wearing their seat belt. Miner did not go in for medical treatment until 12/13/2024 as their neck was still stiff. Miner sustained a neck strain and spasm.

On 12/6/24 EE experienced a first aid injury to their left ankle when they exited a step ladder. On 12/9/24 EE sought medical attention where they were given work restrictions.

The employee was fabricating a pump stand. EE moved a 4"x57" piece of channel. It slid off the support at one end & the other end pinched EE's finger on another channel. EE was wearing gloves and inspected their right index finger. It required 3 stitches.

Employee was operating a loader on the haul road when they drove over a 3" pothole. Employee states this cause their teeth to jar and lose consciousness for a second. After experiencing nausea, emergency medical services were dispatched to the site and transported the employee to an emergency room, where they was diagnosed with a head contusion.

Employee slipped on rock

Slipped while climbing on drill rig. Grabbed something to prevent fall.

The accident occurred on a flat concrete surface. EE twisted or turned to begin walking a different direction. EE fractured left ankle.

IE was attempting to unclog finish bin by striking with hammer. After several hits, hammer glanced off bin and IE's hand holding hammer struck metal support frame causing a bruise to right hand. IE was taken to health clinic and x-rays were negative for broken bones. IE was given lifting and grasping restrictions requiring IE to be placed on light duty job.

Employee received irritation on both feet from contact with lime.

Employee was trying to free up a seized release pin on the skid steer mast so the bucket could be removed. The release pin broke free resulting in the skid steer bucket falling and striking top of employee's foot directly behind safety toe of work boot.

Employee was lifting a box and smashed right middle finger between the box and rack/shelf. On 12/9, EE was prescribed an antibiotic for infection, placed on light duty. X-rays ordered. Currently ongoing.

After the employee bled the hydraulic system for the raw mill, the EE checked the gauges to verify that they were reading zero. EE started removing a blank off one of the hydraulic manifolds for #3 roll cylinder, but as EE was removing the third bolt from the blank, the hydraulic fluid sprayed out hitting EE in the chest with fluid.

Employee popped knee while moving pipe.

Employee was positioning a diesel heater into place after fueling. As EE released the handles and went to stand up, EE felt EE's back slip and a numbing sensation in EE's lower back and leg.

Employee had a piece of debris in left eye and was given a prescription from the optometrist.

The employee was walking upstairs carrying materials when EE slipped on the top step and fell forward landing on left arm. The contact resulted in a fracture to the arm just above the wrist.

12-30-24 a fuel truck/lube oper was fueling excavator, slipped on grease, & fell into excavator. Point of contact of injury was left side.1-2-25 rec'd treatment w/no job restrictions/days off. 1-9-25 went to follow up w/no changes in instructions. 1-23-25 XRay showed fractured rib. EE hasn't missed any work & has no restrictions. But this makes the injury reportable.

Employee was disassembling scaffolding, felt sting in left eyebrow

EE was housekeeping below a screw case. EE bend down to clean and hit their head on the frame holding the case up.

Employee was ascending a D11 Dozer and felt a pop in their knee. Employee was diagnosed with a partial tear of a ligament and was prescribed physical therapy on 1/9/25. Employee did return to work.

Employee was bolting top and was attempting get drill still out of hole and a piece of sharp rock fell from around the drill hole and cut their forearm. Employee received 4 stitches to close wound.

Employees were hanging a 2" angle iron 107" long above the v-belts on the 7' crusher. They set the angle iron in place for welding and SE's end fell and it pinched EE's hand between the angle iron and the beam, cutting through EE's glove. EE and SE were wearing Radnor A6 cut resistent gloves and the angle iron pierced through the glove between the thumb and forefinger.

The employee's right pinky finger was caught between the latch and the door of a Rotex machine, resulting in a fracture to the finger.

Miner smashed finger with hammer.

Using a shovel to clear blockage on belt. it slipped and caused laceration on left index- 1 stitch and glue

was walking to the loader and slipped on ice.

EE states wind blew dust in EE's right eye on 12/23/2024 at approximately 9:00 am in the plant area. EE tried washing EE's eye and had another employee try again just before the end of EE's shift. At the start of EE shift on 12/24/2024 EE's supervisor noticed irritation to EE's right eye. The employee was taken to ER and found to have a right cornea abrasion.

EE was in the process of changing a pin on the incher. When EE tried to remove it by hitting it with a hammer, a piece of the hammer metal came off of the pin and went into EE's leg. Embedded piece was not removed.

While working on the Preheat Tower, some material/dust particles fell from above and got in the employee's left eye.

Employee got sand in their eyes behind the safety glasses.

Employee was operating the Komatsu Loader when it started having issues. They stopped the machine and opened the engine compartment. They removed their hard hat to look inside of the compartment. The compartment door hit their head.

EE was on 3 person team changing V-Belts at Impact Crusher. Hand rolled under pulleys while pulling belt. Right thumb fractured from pinch point.

While walking to the long reach excavator, employee twisted knee while stepping through ruts in the frozen mud. EE feels some discomfort but refused medical attention at this time. Miner went to EE's doctors on 1/8/2025 and was prescribed physical therapy. No restrictions/ no time lost.

Employee's left index finger was pinched while attaching chains to a crane hook with a chain clevis.

(2) EEs were involved in a physical altercation resulting in a Fractured nose.

Employee stated while putting bolt into strap, it got in a bind. The bolt bent, hit rotation and bolt struck left arm causing a laceration resulting in stitches.

Miner was on top of a piece of mobile equipment to remove the fuel cap to begin fueling. When climbing back down, EE missed a step with EE's foot and caught self on the ladder with their hands. EE stated that it felt like EE pulled something in their shoulder when EE caught self. Miner did not fall all the way to the ground.

employee was cutting vac hose with a knife and it inadvertently slipped into their right index finger requiring 6 stitches.

Removing a boulder from crusher. The boulder broke and fell on left big toe causing swelling, redness, tingling, & pain.

Employee stated that EE and another employee were installing belt hangers in the belt entry on the section. When EE was pushing the bolt up into the top, the 2-foot drill wrench EE was using broke and a piece of it struck EE in the mouth causing a laceration to EE's upper lip. The employee received 3 sutures in EE's lip and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee was throwing crib blocks from a concrete sump when EE smashed left ring finger between the crib block and concrete wall busting finger open. EE received four sutures and was given a full release. EE returned for EE's next scheduled shift on 12/20/24.

A rock fell between the atrs and left side boom and smashed the left pinky finger.

Pliers slipped and hit employee in teeth breaking the two front teeth.

Employee was assembling a miner bolter station when they were using their right hand to hold a pin in place and striking the pin with a hammer in their left hand. Employee missed the pin striking their right index finger. Employee is right hand dominate, employee received 6 sutures.

While working outdoors, wind-blown dust contributed to small corneal abrasion for which preventative antibiotics were prescribed.

On December 18th, 2024, at about 11:30 pm the employee parked loader in fines shed adjacent to hopper 2. Employee was disembarking loader to clear metal detector fault. On reaching the ground the employee felt a pain above EE's right knee.

Description of Incident: Employee was attempting to remove pallet from lowered hi-lo forks by hand and sustained a small laceration of left middle finger from an exposed packing nail. Employee was taken to ER and treatment was rendered in the form of two stiches. Employee was cleared and returned to work.

Mechanic was cutting the outer jacket on the miner cable to make a splice, slipped and cut the index finger on EE's left hand. The cut required 6 stitches. No work was missed.

Miner was performing rounds inspecting conveyors in the Mill and noticed smoke coming from one of the pullies. Miner pulled the stop cable and pulled a fire ALARM pull station to activate emergency response. Miner was wearing PAPR at the time and inhaled a small amount of smoke. Miner evacuated the building and transported to the Mine clinic for evaluation.

Walking down the hill and fell. Set hand out to break fall and landed on a rock, cutting hand.

Employee was trying to reach a 1/2 ball valve to open it and it was slightly out of reach. EE jumped to get a hold of the handle and when EE landed on EE's foot EE turned EE's left ankle.

The employee was bore tracking vertical up holes in the 25-77 EX1. While retrieving the survey tool down, the tool slipped smashing the employees hand against the screen in the back.

Working on the CAT 349 excavator. They opened the expansion tank on the coolant system, and hot liquid and steam sprayed out. Victim was burned (1st & 2nd degree) on their left hand, wrist, and fingers.

Employee was installing wire mesh on the roof during pinning cycle. EE was holding the mesh with left hand as EE started a hole. The steel snagged the mesh causing it to twist on EE's left index finger and cut it resulting in six sutures. EE was given a full release and returned to work 12/18/24 for EE's regular shift.

stumbled while taking out trash.

Employee wearing a welding hood while grinding metal, received metal flakes onto eye.

Employee was working on the 300 elevator on FM7 torquing the splice. Torque wrench slipped and caught EE's fingers and smashed EE's right hand thumb and index finger in between the bucket elevator housing and the torque wrench handle

Employee was hauling rock to the crusher under normal conditions. EE was traveling up a ramp from level two to level one and EE's truck stopped on the ramp. EE tried to back down the ramp and lost control of the vehicle resulting in the truck turning over on its side.

Employee was standing on the ground and when EE stepped up to get into the forklift and bumped nose against the outside of the ROPs that resulted in a cut across the bridge of the nose. EE went to the hospital and received 4 stitches, and was released to return to work the next day with no restrictions.

while in the process of putting the load on F-Belt employee 101439 went to put a screen in on a 57's feeder when EE felt a pop followed by a warming sensation in the joint of EE's left thumb

The technician was using a 24mm wrench and a 4lbs hammer trying to loosen the bolts on the hose half clamps. The technician missed the wrench striking EE's left hand between EE's thumb and index finger the technician was not wearing gloves. Technician was sent to Innercare and received stitches.

Operator was using a 2 pound sledgehammer to remove a worn tooth from an excavator bucket. When the operator hit the worn tooth (one time) with the hammer, a metal shard broke off of the worn tooth and passed through the operator's pants and the top of EE's leather boots before penetrating the operator's left leg, just above EE's ankle.

Bolter operator was trying to remove a rock approx. 2'x3'x3" from the inside of the right-hand boom and the ATRS frame by hand. Operator was lifting and pushing at the same time when the rock broke, causing the operator to lunge forward and strike EE's right forearm against the rock, creating an avulsion Approx. 2.5"x3.5".

Ee was chipping slag off door with a chipping hammer, and a piece of slag flew up under EE's safety glasses and got in EE's eye. First aid was provided and ee seen at the ER, released to full duty, and referred to an eye doctor. Eye doctor also released to full duty. Diagnosis corneal abrasion, prescription given.

Removing staple out of shield return hose. When staple came out line still had some pressure on it, causing hose to whip striking right side of face. Laceration to right eyebrow (5 stitches) and a hematoma under right eye.

Employee was cutting a bolt off with a DeWalt portable bandsaw. When the saw cut through the bolt, it dropped down coming into contact with the left thumb causing a laceration.

During the process of adding rod to a drill string an offsider pulled a rod off the rack striking self in the face causing 2 small lacerations above the right eyebrow which were sutured.

Employee was trying to move screen with a pry bar and pulling towards themselves. Pry bar slipped and they struck themselves in the eyebrow with fist and prybar, causing a small cut on left eyebrow

EE stated gloves were wet from working on Equip. Put 1 glove under bucket on P/C, found can of soup from days past under second bucket, when moving soup off P/C, can burst in EE's right hand, lacerating middle & ring fingers & palm.

EE was tightening hammer bolts. EE was trying to get torque gun out of the crusher and dropped it on EE's pinky finger. EE went to local urgent care and a fracture on EE's small finger was identified.

EE was attempting to climb into an excavator, when grabbed the grab rail to pull self up EE's hand slipped off of it causing EE to fall backwards landing on EE's left side. EE was taken to urgent care and diagnosed with a fractured right index finger and some bruising on EE's left side and shoulder. The fracture makes this accident MSHA reportable.

IE was welding in a haul truck bed installing new bed liners. EE sustained corneal flash burn because the digital welding shield's batteries died, which went unnoticed until the next morning when EE woke up in pain. EE's wife took EE to the emergency room, where EE was prescribed Cortisporin ophthalmic drops and released after receiving medical treatment beyond first aid.

Maintenance employee fell while pulling on a 36-inch pipe wrench at the secondary crusher. The wrench slipped and employee fell back on a hose reel and then forward resulting in pain to middle back and left shin. Employee was prescribed pain medication.

While reclaiming cables and hoses from the roof for the panline, they had their left hand under the cables to support them. The force of the falling cables and hoses slammed their left hand down against the panline.

The injured was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt on the 3 South Head Gate Panel, when a piece of rock measuring approximately 6" W X 5-1/2" L X 1/4" fell from the top and struck the injured's drill pot and a piece broke off and bounced up striking the injured just above the bridge of the nose. Causing a laceration that took one suture to close.

Working on clearing a choke. Bin went into positive pressure. Material flushed. Employee turned face and material entered side through glasses. Debris in right eye. Eye Clinic ER. Went off rotation per schedule. 1st Regular work day was 12/17/2024. F/U appt on 12/18/24. Received clear report.

EE was removing a damaged guard from the truck dump hopper. EE was carrying the broken guard off the truck dump hopper and in the process the guard pinched the tip of EE's middle finger, requiring four stitches. EE returned to work EE's next shift without restrictions.

Person was working and a dropped object struck the person's hand

EE was attempting to cut a piece of rubber with a utility knife when the knife slipped and cut EE's wrist.

A miner was exiting the skid steer EE was operating when EE slipped and contacted a sharp angle on the manufacturer built fork attachment causing a laceration that needed stitches.

EMPLOYEE HAD OPEN KNIFE IN HAND WHILE ROLLING UP EMULSION HOSE. WHEN THEY WENT TO WRAP THE HOSE, THE KNIFE CUT THEIR LEFT INNER FOREARM ABOVE THE WRIST.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut loose zip-ties. While cutting the zip-ties the knife blade cut across the left thumb causing approximately a 1-inch laceration that needed to be closed with 2 sutures. Employee was cutting towards their opposite hand and not wearing any protective gloves at the time of the incident.

EE was operating D8 bulldozer when EE ran over a large rock. The machine was jarred causing dust to fall off of the roof of the cab. A piece of dust got into EE's eye, causing a scratch to EE's eye.

Employee was shoveling on EE's knees under the belt. The area under the belt/roller here was 12 inches. When pushing the shovel under the belt, the shovel came in contact with the bottom roller pulling the shovel and the employees left hand into the end of the roller.

While an employee's (EE) left arm was supporting a drifter on its side during re-installation on the Bolter Boom, additional mechanics began to push the drifter into place with the EE's arm still holding the drifter. This caused the EE's arm to be pinched in between the drifter and the slide, resulting in swelling and soreness to the EE's arm.

EE was installing EE's middle roof bolt when a rock fell from the mine roof and struck EE in the lower left leg resulting in a small laceration. (2) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee was pulling a new hydraulic hose out of the back of EE's service truck that still had plastic on it. EE took EE's gloves off before handling the hose so EE could rip the plastic off of it. When EE pulled the hose EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left index finger. When EE looked EE had about a 1 inch laceration on the end of EE's index finger

EE was working at height from a Platform. EE unhooked Fall Protection Carabiner from the equipment, but it got snagged while the EE was walking away. The strap and carabiner swung over shoulder and struck EE in the upper lip. Five stitches required to repair wound. Root canal to move the tooth back into position.

PM Technician completed their Pre-Shift Inspection on their truck at the beginning of their shift. The hood did not close properly, so the operator rocked it with their hands in an attempt for it to close properly. When the hood closed, it smashed the operator's right middle finger, causing a laceration on the top and bottom of the operator's finger requiring stitches.

The employee was cutting a bolt off a pump using a grinding wheel when the wheel slipped and contacted the employee's left ring finger resulting in a small laceration. (5) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee was sitting in the maintenance shop and unknown debris entered the employee's eye.

12/10/24 EE slipped and fell on ice. EE continued first aid treatment until 1/27/2025 EE was prescribed psychical therapy.

Employee slipped and tripped in wet muddy conditions. Employee grabbed hold of a chain to catch their fall. Employee's left bicep tendon was injured. Employee had surgery to repair the left bicep tendon.

Jacking out low tail, started to pull pins on low tail and the hydraulic hose blew, which caused all the pressure to be lost. This let the tail suck back in, which caused the smashing of the left thumb.

Employee was working on the conveyor gallery reaming some holes at the time of the incident. EE had left the impact gun on the top beam of the conveyor while coming down to grab some tools. EE had a hand on a lower beam at ground level and the impact gun that was left up top fell smashing EE's finger.

EE was walking across the parking lot when EE slipped on the ice and fell. EE's face made contact with the ground, causing EE's safety glasses to push into EE's forehead resulting in a small laceration above EE's eye that required 4 stitches. No restrictions issued- cleared to RTW.

Employee felt debris in eyes when removing cutting edges

Training Dept Employee injured finger attempting to change Dozer D6-4 dipper height; dipper slipped and smashed left point finger.

Employee was cutting open a miner cable splice. The knife slipped and cut the top of EE's left hand. The employee was taken to Welch hospital were EE received five stitches. The employee returned to work later that evening.

Employee was working with a grinder, the grinder slipped and cut left forearm

Employee was cutting a plastic bucket, the knife slipped off the bucket and cut their hand

Unloading Richwood impact clusters off the cookie sheet of an M2 shield hauler. Unloaded two cluster without incident where one man would push and the other would pull. The injured pulled the third cluster into a stationary cluster, smashing EE's finger between the two. EE sustained a small fracture in the tip of EE's right middle finger. The wound required 8 sutures to close.

Employee was trying to remove a fly pad out of the scoops ram which was all the way out, the scoop operator didn't see employee and began to pull the ram in catching EE's fingers in between the ram and scoop bucket.

Employee was standing on the crusher platform, heating up oil, when they went to step up 3' onto the second platform. EE felt a pop in their left knee. They sought medical attention on 12/06/2024 and was ref. to PT. Reporting within 10 days.

While operating the crane, employee noticed once of the chains got fetched and decided to move towards it without stopping the crane. The crane broke free and whiplashed back at employee and striking EE in the upper left forehead leaving a laceration. First aid administered; ambulance called.

Employee was sitting in the driver's seat of the employee's GMC 3500 when the truck was struck by a forklift operated by an FMI employee. The FMI employee was picking up wall liners with a Teloiza extend fork PIT. Minor damage was caused to the GMC Truck.

EE was standing on ladder to check progress of the Maintenance work being completed when a co-worker pulled out the screen unaware of EE's hand placement on the ladder. The screen caught EE's finger pulling back EE's left pointer finger nail

Left index finger cut by knife requiring 6 stitches.

On 12/04/2024 at 01:29 pm, an aggregates maintenance mechanic was climbing into a trackhoe and attempted to slide the seat back when IW felt a pop and burning sensation in left bicep. The IW RTW full duty immediately. The IW underwent an MRI which revealed a torn left biceps tendon. Results were made available on 12/11/2024.

Employee reported to supervisor on 1/4/2025 that employee allegedly hurt wrist on 12/4/2024, approximately one month prior, during a maintenance project while using a hammer. Employee sought medical treatment on 1/4/2025, and advised management of being prescribed a wrist brace and prescription.

Employee was changing out a leaf spring & when it broke free it pinched employee's hand requiring 13 stitches.

Cut finger with knife removing conveyor belt.

Ee was driving a mantrip in the belt room, and encountered a lower section of back Ee struck hard hat and head on back causing a laceration to the top of scalp which required staples to close the wound.

EE stated while installing rib bolt a piece of draw rock (7"W X 7" L X 4" T) fell from top sticking EE on the right ring finger causing a fracture to the end of the digit.

Air pin on trailer hitch was jammed, using hammer to tap pin. Pin released and left index finger was crushed between air pin and trailer frame. Open fracture to end of left index finger.

Employee was climbing up a Volvo A35G Haul Truck when they lost their footing and fell forward into the battery box on the truck hitting the bridge of their nose. The employee sought medical treatment and received stitches. They were released to full duty on the same day.

EE was adjusting the weight on a vibrator in the dryer burner room when EE's foot slipped a little causing EE to put all EE's weight on right shoulder causing EE to dislocate right shoulder. EE was taken to the ER where the shoulder was treated and EE came back to work the next day.

Employee cleaning under tail pulley of HSI motor, saw a hanging drive belt, informed crew. While assisting with belt replacement, 2nd employee cut belt while 1st employee's hand was under drive motor. Drive motor held in place by belt & a pivoting bracket. Once belt was cut, motor pivoted, landing on employee's hand, smashing it. The employee was taken to ER for treatment.

Employee was doing clean-up by the 3 belt and went around partner and when they did, they rubbed their upper arm on a light fixture that had a sharp edge which cut their left bicep requiring sutures.

Employee was changing a return roller with a hammer on the guard and was prying off the hammer to take out the return roller when the hammer slipped out and hit employee in the mouth chipping front tooth.

Miner was welding and slag landed in EE's right ear.

A recent audiologist report on 12/26/24 revealed a STS in a employees left ear. The sound level of the Rock handling is at dBA 78.4 or below. Potential recordable hearing shift; evaluation ongoing.

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME - BOTH WRIST

Employee was awarded 10% op claim

The Employee was awarded 10% op claim.

Former Employee was awarded 10% OP

Employee was reeling up a hose on a reel when employee felt a pop in elbow. After seeing an Orthopedic Specialist, physical therapy and restrictions were prescribed on 02/05/2025 which made it reportable.

EE came to the shop and said side was hurting.

Employee was attempting to hold a wedge in place while striking wedge with a pick hammer employee missed the wedge striking right pinky finger causing a laceration to the end of the finger.

Employee was kneeling while running the miner in 4 left when a rock measuring 48" long 19" wide and 6" thick fell between bolts striking them on the bottom of their right foot.

On 12-6-24 Employee lifted a jack leg into the back of a pickup truck when felt a light pinch in groin. Employee got home 12-8-24 and felt some pain in groin and went to the ER and has an inguinal hernia. Employee will need to see a surgeon to see if surgery is needed.