Mining Incidents in January 2025

Electrical fault on our #4 Hoist. Trouble shooting determined there was crossover power from 480v to 20v that burnt up a circuit board.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 6 south area of the mine at 102 xcut in the #5 entry (Track). This fall measured 18ft long by 8ft high by 50 ft wide. The fall was caused by adverse roof conditions in the form of laminated shale that separated above the anchorage point.

Roof fall 1st crosscut underground in the #2 entry extending 15' towards #1 and 60' inby 6-8' thick. Crushed intake stopping, belt infrastructure and high voltage cable. Roof contains hillseams, soft shell and water. Fall occurred after a hard freeze and thaw.

Employee was evaluating materials and found a roof fall above the anchor points at 299 15HG #1 crosscut.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered at the Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine, 2nd Left Panel at #4 Brk, between #6 and #7 Entry, spad #'s 12654 and 12655. The area has been dangered off. MSHA and State Officials have been notified. No injuries or entrapments. No ventilation disruption and no travel ways have been blocked. The fall is approx. 5-6 ft. thick and 18 ft. wide.

Powder truck was parked behind employee parking lot. An employee seen smoke coming from the front of truck and went and got help plus fire ext and started putting fire out used a total of 8 fire ext to put fire out and a water truck to sprays water to cool the truck. Fire was contained to the cab and engine compartment. Msha was on site at time of event.

Elevator was not called in due to troubleshooting. MSHA inspector said that this needed to be called in, so we did.

A non-injury roof fall that measured 25'Long x 18'Wide x 12'High occurred on Bear Branch Panel 4 in the #7entry at crosscut 26. The fall was isolated to the #7entry at the active pillar line. The release of supported roof was due to an overlying undetected slip above the anchorage zone of the primary supports installed.

B & W Resources Inc. believes an electrical short in the electric fuel hose reel caused the fire. The fuel hose reel compartment was severely damaged.

Employee was evaluating areas for material storage and found a roof fall above the anchor points at 458N in #1 room.

Ice buildup was found on the shaft wall. The company decided to take the hoist out of service due to the risk of the ice falling. The Hoist was put back in service at 11:15 AM on 01-26-2025.

On 1/24/2025 a 777G Caterpillar haul truck caught on fire when the truck was at the crusher pad preparing to dump. The operator stated that EE felt heat and looked to EE's right and saw flames. EE engaged the fire suppression system and exited the truck. The fire department was called and contained the fire in 45 minutes. The truck was a total loss.

The genset broke down on 01/23/2025. The hoist was inoperable while we were waiting for parts and a repair person. MSHA inspector arrived on site on 1/27/2025- citation was issued per above conditions. Table Rock Minerals was unaware that MSHA needed immediate notification. Genset was repaired on 1/29/2025- hoist is now operable.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with multiple switches after chipping ice from the shaft. The ice was chipped, the switches were repaired, the float cables repaired, the elevator tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the #9 1st east main at crosscut 57 between #4 and #5 entry.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service after it was found that 2 ropes were out of time on the main sheave. The ropes were put back in time, the ropes were cleaned, the ropes were lubricated, the ropes were inspected, the ropes tensioned, the elevator tested, and placed back into service by the servicing elevator company. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

At approx 12:45pm the Blake Ridge elevator went down due to governor switch had frozen grease on it from the elevator ropes that set the governor switch off. A surface electrician came from another area and cleaned the governor switch to make the elevator run as normal. The elevator was up and running as normal at approx 1:30pm.

While performing the daily inspection of the Alimak (secondary escapeway elevator) it was found to be faulted and inoperable due to overheated VFD.

A continuation of a roof fall was found during the weekly airway exam. The fall is located at 15-16 crosscut 13-2 belt #2 entry, and now impedes passage. The fall now extends from 15-17 crosscuts.

A roof fall above anchorage was found in cross cut 2-1 at wall four in 30 butt rooms at 5:37 am. The area was bolted with 6' super twists and 16' .7 cable bolts. There was a clay vein in the area.

Ice fell from the shaft wall damaging the landing switch, step and handrail. De icer was applied and all ice was removed from the shaft wall. The switch, step, handrail, and landing sensor were repaired. The hoist was operational at 9:10 PM

During an MSHA inspection of the ""HP7 area"", H2S gas was found near barricade points from the water containment area that fluctuated under and over 25 ppm around the barricade. A ""K"" order was issued. The inspector made a phone call and was directed to make this a reportable incident categorized as an ""inundation"" at approximately 2:02 p.m. I reported to MSHA hotline at 2:10 p.m.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at Kingston #2 mine at approximately 8:41 p.m. at break #23 on 7M beltline. The fall measured approximately 20' long X 20' wide X 5-6' in height. No injuries were reported.

Contractor employee was moving a ramp into the preheat tower elevator, when it fell in a small gap between the elevator car and floor they were on. When the plate hit the basement of the elevator shaft, the allowing governor cable to become free, stopping the car. The employee using the elevator became stuck between the 1st and 2nd floors at the tower and was retrieved in an hour.

An existing roof fall continued to fall and extend into the normal route of travel of the weekly examiner. A plan was submitted to and approved by State and Federal agencies to danger off the roof fall and reroute the travel way of the weekly examiner.

During the weekly test it was found that a bottom landing switch was not working. A camera was sent down the shaft and ice was found on the shaft wall. De-icer was applied and the ice was removed. The hoist was operational at 9:42 PM on 1-13-2025

Fire started in one of three buildings burning down the mantrip building, water shed, and the old shower house. There was no one at work during the time when the fire started.

Supervisor was walking the 14hg area of the mine to ensure that there was no equipment, or tools that needed to be removed before the stoppings were installed. During EE's inspection EE noticed that the top was looking like it was deteriorating. EE contacted engineering and when they arrived, they walked the area and discovered the roof fall.

Transformer blew on surface, which caused power to drop on the surface and in the mine. Outage was reported to Cleveland Public Power (CPP) and mine was evacuated until power was restored.

At 05:14 the Graymont kiln crew noticed a Quarry Services truck was on fire. 911 call was made at 05:16. The MSHA hotline was called at 05:24. At 06:05 after the fire diminished a loader dumped limestone fines on the truck which extinguished most of it. The Fire Dept. responded at 06:10 and put out what fire remained. The fire resulted in a total loss of the shuttle truck.

A gas ignition occurred on the 2 Left Continuous Miner Section at the face due to mining into an unknown methane pocket. No other part 50 criteria applies.

An ignition occurred on the Headgate #3 working section. The ignition occurred in the #2 entry, 40-41 block, when the #1331 roof bolter was installing a roof bolt in the mine roof.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 4 west track entry at 5 x-cut. This fall occurred due to adverse geological roof conditions that caused the roof strata to separate above the primary bolts. This condition occurred in a 4 way intersection and measured approximately 20 ft wide 25 ft long and 12 feet high. No injury or equipment damage as a result of this incident

Had a reportable roof fall at XC #2, Entry #3, on East Mains. Rock Fall does not have escapeways or airways blocked, it's in a neutral entry. Fall doesn't affect any people or equipment. Area has been dangered off.

At approximately 7:08 am 1/2/25 the 6 West Continuous Miner intersected the water infused center leg of SC4 CBM gas well. Methane concentrations temporarily went over +2.5%, but were down to 0.3% by the time packers were installed in the well bore (approximately 20 minutes after intersection). No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

IP's 4 fingers on right hand were crushed between Horse head and block & tackle of service truck mounted crane. IP required surgery on all 4 fingers with a portion of middle 2 fingers requiring amputation

Employee was stacking 8x8xRandom tumbled material. While an employee was stacking the rocks, one slipped catching employee's index finger and smashing it and almost tore it completely off. The remaining part of the index finger was surgically removed. The employee was not hospitalized. There was no equipment involved.

Employee was making small adjustments to a v-belt drive system and pinched left index and middle finger between belt and sheave. Amputation of tip middle finger required.

While working on welding plate lid into chute, plate lid slipped off and hit R ring finger of employee causing a partial amputation between plate and angle iron. After evaluation surgeon decided to complete amputation at 1st knuckle and close up amputation.

Changing bits on shearer, rotating drum with hand. Sprags were extended shields set, pan pulled back as far as possible. A small rock fell from face striking small finger between bit and rock on left hand causing fractured bone and laceration to the middle phalanx of small finger. The medical team at the hospital removed the top part of the finger. 3 days later closed injury.

Employee was at 071-01 pan feeder pulling a rock to unplug. While pulling the rock the employee felt a pop near their belly button. Hernia.

Employee was walking and slipped on loose material that was on the mine floor and while attempting to catch self, employee over-extended right shoulder. Employee is being treated for a strained shoulder.

As EE was splitting stone a chunk broke off and landed on top of EE's right foot and broke the right foot.

Employee was removing inspection door on pan line when they injured a knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was bolting top & bent a bolt causing the bolt plate to strike EE's arm causing a laceration. EE was taken to a hospital.

Employee was laying on ground for maintenance on wash plant. When employee was getting up off the ground they felt discomfort in their left knee when standing up straight.

Employee fell approximately 5 feet down from scaffolding while working on primary crusher. Employee has 2 fractured vertebrae and a hematoma in thigh, all of which are non-surgical injuries.

The mine site was thawing out from a recent cold weather spell that allowed for the roads and pads to thaw. This created an increased instances of thick mud around the mine.

EE was sitting on a 2 man johnson parked beside the miner. 2 other EE's was pulling the miner cable outby. They dropped the wrong loop of cable as they pulled the cable caught the johnson. The other EE that was on the johnson tried to get off it. EE was caught between the johnson and miner.

Employee was using a Belt winder to wind old belt that was replaced at the quarry. During the process the employee was using their foot to ""guide"" the belt in place while the winding process was occurring. Employee slipped and ankle become entangled between the belt and guide roller. The employee received a fracture to right ankle.

Sunny, incident occurred indoors with full lighting. The injured party suffered burns to both hands (non-life threatening) while installing a ground inside an MCC. The ground wire recoiled due to line memory and rebounded once let go into the adjacent bus bar creating the arc.

Injured was changing a hose on a Cat 773F from a 6 foot fiberglass ladder. It appears as EE was making EE's descent EE caught EE's pants (rip in pants) on the cover of the quick fuel connector. Causing fall backward, hitting shoulder and head on ground. EE was disoriented but answered basic questions correctly. Back of EE's head was bleeding somewhat, sent to ER to be checked

Caterpillar 988K wheel loader was maintaining a shovel dig site when the left rear corner of the loader was contacted by loose material that fell from the dig face. The loader operator reported neck and back pain from being jostled in the cab. The left rear loader's fender and boarding ladder were damaged. The loader was taken out of service for repairs.

I.E. stated their loose-fitting sleeve was caught between roof bolt and chuck pulling the sleeve off the shirt. Employee had full release with no restrictions until 3/26/2025 they were complaining of back pain due to incident and doctor took them off work.

Miner was using an impact wrench to remove the bolts from the tail bearing. When they removed the last bolt, the bearing jumped up, trapping a hand between the bearing and the take-up guard.

Person slipped while exiting the fuel truck, hitting their left elbow on the step. Reported the incident, but continued to work. about two weeks later started having issues and pain in the left arm. EE's condition continued to get worse and started to affect EE's right arm as well. On March 18th a doctor directed EE, EE could not return to work.

A forklift operator had loaded a supersack bag (1 ton) on a pallet. A coworker later noticed the bag was leaning and attempted to straighten it up by pushing on the bag and felt a sharp pain on the left side of EE's neck and had to seek medical attention. The employee was treated at the ER and taken out of work.

I.E was helping load a bundle of mesh onto the roof bolter. The mesh became hung up on the mesh tray. I.E claims that the mesh sprung forward freeing itself. When it did, EE felt something hit EE in the face but does not know what it was.

Employee was carrying a crib on the longwall teardown face. They stepped into the panline and slipped, catching a foot in the chain. Initially, EE was diagnosed with a sprain and released to work. On 2/4/25, a visit to the doctor revealed a previously undiagnosed fracture to the foot, and they began missing time.

While descending the steps from the top level of the plant, the Miner slipped with wet boots causing EE to hit head below EE's hardhat strap. When EE reported the incident to the Foreman, EE became ill and vomited. The supervisor called emergency services.

Employee was carrying block to construct a stopping when EE tripped and while attempting to catch self, EE suffered a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The employee was hanging a cable in the G6 Headgate continuous miner section when EE felt pain in EE's left bicep. The employee was diagnosed with a torn bicep.

Employee was tramming bolter from ATRS controls. EE walked toward cable reel to check cable, returning to ATRS controls EE smacked knee on fire suppression bottle/bracket and dislocated knee cap.

Employee was checking fluids on a haul truck. EE was in between the door and haul truck frame when another employee got into a skid steer and backed into the open hood on the haul truck pinning EE in between. Upon evaluation there were no visible cuts or lacerations, the supervisor told EE that EE needed to get medical attention, which EE refused at that time.

Twisted Knee changing filter on scoop

An employee was WOMA Gunning the tower on the 2.1 level when a chunk of material fell on the wand and caused the employee's right arm to be jerked. Employee reported to supervisor, but did not want any medical treatment at the time of reporting the incident. On 3/13/2025, employee still felt soreness in their right shoulder and requested to be evaluated. Had surgery on 6/9/25

As the employee was dismounting the haul truck, EE stepped off the last rung of the ladder and stepped on an unseen small rock and rolled EE's knee inward. First day of missed work was 02/06/2025, following revised restrictions from a follow-up visit.

At #6 EE was parked beside the refuse shop. EE exited EE's pickup truck to take supplies to a truck driver that was in line at the bin. When walking back to EE's truck EE slipped on the ice and fell backward onto back. When EE fell EE's hardhat came off and ended up under EE's top of back/neck area. Employee did not miss work until 2/23/2025.

Employee was lifting a metal plate during daily maintenance.

Employee stepped off the back of a walk-through bolter and rolled EE's ankle.

Employee was dragging / pulling a wash down hose in 1N TG when the hose snagged something on the mine floor. EE felt discomfort in EE's left bicep. Diagnosed with Torn Bicep. LTA on 2/10/25.

On 1/26/25, EE & 2 co-workers were at the worksite to install a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt was lifted from the back end to be suspended aprox. 20 ft in the air & the front was on the ground. EE walked up the conveyor belt while it was suspended to take some measurements. EE lost balance & fell around aprox. 10:00 AM.

On 1/26/25, 3 employees were at the worksite to install a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt was lifted from the back end to be suspended approx. 20 ft in the air and the front was on the ground. EE walked up the conveyor belt while it was suspended to take some measurements. EE lost EE's balance and fell around approx. 10:00 am.

Employee was stepping off of a stinger ride when their knee gave out causing pain while standing.

Employee was spotting a belt move when EE's right ring finger got caught between a roller and cradle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee fell and hurt ankle

On 1/25/25 at approx. 8:30am a drill operator was injured when a hook from the drill winch cable fell from the top of the drill mast. The hook struck them over the left eye causing a laceration over their left eye. EE was taken to the ER, receiving multiple stitches. The operator had a follow-up appointment on 1/27/25 was released back to work 1/28/25 without Restrictions.

Employee was leaning across the drag line cable electrical box to verify there was no energy prior to performing work The door closed, hitting the employee. Incident date: 1/25/25. Became reportable when employee received restrictions on 2/7/25

Injured employee stepped out of the parked diesel locomotive employee was operating and stepped on loose coal causing employee to slip and twist left knee. Initially diagnosed with a strain/sprain and given time off. Employee has training and experience. No rules or regulations were violated.

Swelling taking off a bearing. Bearing broke loose and hit their right foot causing swelling/bruising.

Employee was bolting at the face when EE went toward the back of the bolter to get a longer wrench when a brow fell and struck EE resulting in a dislocated hip.

Employee backed a 785-caterpillar rock truck over the dumping point on the south side of the mine. EE received 10 staples for a laceration above their right eye.

Employee was measuring the area to cut and set posts when the rib rolled out and struck EE's leg resulting in a bruise leg. This resulted in a lost time accident.

The employee had watered the scoop batteries. While letting the lid back down to cover them. One of the lids slipped from EE's grip striking the other hand and smashing two fingers on EE's right hand.

Employee was using a jackhammer to hammer at a shelf of coal at knee level. The piece of coal gave way and the hammer struck a rock and bounced into EE's foot. Injury was not the result of training or compliance issue.

Employee was loading cable bolts on the bolter when EE felt a pain in EE's abdomen and noticed a knot on EE's navel. EE was diagnosed with a hernia on 01/24/2025 and was taken off work as EE was unable to perform EE's normal work duties.

Miner operator was starting to load a car when the face fell in leaving a pile of rock just inby the last row of bolts. A rock then fell out just inby the last row of bolts landing on the pile of rock causing the rock to slide in on the operator's left ankle. Resulting in a fracture the miner operator started missing work 1/24/2025.

The employee was attempting to get a flat car off of 8 vent cage when a piece of ice fell from the shaft wall and struck the employee on the left side and back. The strike resulted in a hematoma just above the left elbow.

Employee stepped on the bottom end of a frozen berm behind the shop causing EE to fall injuring EE's right leg.

I.E. stated they were on the floor sliding out from under a mantrip in the shop, I.E. stated they twisted as they were getting up on their feet and felt a pain in lower back.

Employee needed to get a strap under a RAX link pin, so they could lift it up into place. They tried to lift one end of the pin to slide the strap under it. When employee lifted on the pin employee tore bicep and tendon.

Employee was removing pins from TG drive when they felt pop in middle of their hand. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Exiting cab of dump truck, foot slipped off of step causing to lose balance and fall. While trying to catch themself hit concrete floor with hand/arm resulting in fracture of wrist.

It had snowed on and off all day and the temperature was 16 degrees. There was snow on the ground where the employee parked their service truck. The employee exited the service truck and started to walk to the shop. The employee slipped and fell to the ground.

Truck trailer turned over while dumping.

Employee was standing in an intersection when the continuous miner conveyor tail come into contact with the roof, which lodged a foreign obstruction into employee's eye. Employee was taken to an optometrist where they were then referred to an eye surgeon.

Employee was attaching a trailer mounted pump to a track hoe bucket in order to move the pump into position. The track hoe bucket unexpectantly lowered, catching the employee's hand between the bucket and pump frame.

The employee was placing a hooded sweater into a gang box. When the employee reached inside the lid/door moved forward & down, hitting employee on top of head. Since employee removed hardhat so employee could take off the sweater, it left employee's head exposed. Employee received a 1 inch laceration.

Employee was getting out of a battery scoop and felt back pain. Employee has been working without restrictions, but still was having some pain. Employee had an MRI done on 2/7/2025 and was placed off work for a possible herniated disc.

Employee failed to follow policy and entered a restricted area during truck loading by forklift. They walked into the path of a forklift and was struck. They broke their right leg.

Employee was working on scrapers when EE slipped and fell injuring EE's knee and ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Contract employee was filling a 5-gallon bucket of DEF at fuel island for a dozer in shop. On the last of three trips, walking back to vehicle (5-6 ft. away) with bucket, contract employee slipped and fell on snow packed and covered ice. Strong winds were blowing snow clouding visibility to walking path.

While in the process of de-coupling the bucket of a 903C clean-up loader in the shop on a cold winter day by trying to work the bucket release levers, the bucket unexpectedly de-coupled and fell to the shop floor striking the mobile mechanics right foot. The right foot was broken in 2 places.

Miner was cleaning underneath a conveyor, bent down and stood up hitting EE's forehead on the conveyor, received stitches

Employee stepped in a hole and twisted ankle

Miner was climbing into a Dozer when they felt a sharp pain in their right groin area.

The CLG truck driver was attempting to dump a bulk load of ash at Giant Cement. The unit turned over while at the 3rd stage level. The driver was evaluated and issued prescription medication.

When getting ready to go underground EE was opening a new pair of knee pads with a razor knife and the knife slipped and EE cut left palm/thumb resulting in 8 stitches and a follow up with a hand doctor.

Employees repairing elevator on car top. Piece of metal fell down elevator shaft and struck employee.

As EE was climbing down the water pull EE missed the step and fell to the ground. When EE hit the ground there was a loud pop and EE's right hip started to hurt.

Lead Technician was on their second day working alongside Field Technician to complete field assembly of an HD605-8. Work is being performed inside the equipment maintenance shop. Technician finished welding the left side tire guard on. Technician was using a cloth and solvent to wipe the welded area when they noticed something had entered left eye from behind safety glasses.

IE was hanging a slider when they slipped and fell. When they slipped, they twisted causing a strain in their shoulder.

Employee was hanging water line near the feeder. While EE was dragging line, it snagged and caused EE to hit EE's knee on the tail piece timber. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Injured employee was supervising/assisting the loading of a scoop onto a scoop dolly. As the battery end of the scoop was being lowered onto the dolly, it pushed the dolly out from under the scoop and the dolly rolled back on the track rails and struck the employee's right ankle & foot, knocking employee down. Employee has been diagnosed with a strain/sprain, contusions, swelling.

Employee was clearing the opening of a vertical discharge pipe for the Cement Kiln Dust (CKD). The discharge of previous ckd had prevented the flow of discharge and had created a back-up. Employee used a rake to remove blockage at which point the material quickly flowed from pipe causing ckd to go airborne dusting the employee. The employee inhaled the material.

Employee was walking with boot laces untied. Employee tripped on untied laces. Employee broke a bone in their right ankle as they fell.

Employee fell and hurt shoulder

While reclaiming waterline, EE felt a sharp pain in lower back when EE was attempting to remove one of the couplers from the waterline. EE was seen at OA the following day and placed off work for a lower back strain. EE began missing work on 1/21/2025.

Employee was removing roll over protective structures of wheel loader, the right side was clear when the left side was hanging from crane ROPS and hung up on filter housing, they put a hand on the cab to see what was stopping it when they touched the cab the ROPS shifted pinching their finger against the cab.

Employee was cleaning around plant when they slipped on ice and pulled a leg muscle.

Employee was assisting another employee push a 16 ft cable bolt into a drilled hole and felt a pain in EE's left bicep. EE continued to work all scheduled shifts but was taken off to repair a torn bicep muscle on 2/7/2025.

Employee was walking in air course when EE slipped and fell injuring EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was shoveling on the 1ME belt at XC35 when they felt a sharp pain in the lower right abdomen.

Employee was tarping a truck. When climbing down employee slipped and fell. Conditions were cold & snowy.

At 11:50 AM EE was assisting a Lube Tech whose airline was frozen. EE provided an air source to the lube tech to complete the job. As EE was unhooking the airline, EE fell on the ice and landed on left shoulder. EE was transported to the hospital by the Safety Representative at the Workman Creek Mine.

Employee was attempting to put post on EE's shoulder when EE felt a pop in shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE slipped and fell on ice, hitting EE's head.

Employee was loading straps from scoop to miner when EE felt sting in EE's lower back. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was packing a piece of top belt structure, moved from right to left and felt pain in lower back. Employee stretched and finished shift.

Mill operator fell causing lacerations.

Employee was transferring a belt stand from a rail car to a scoop while offloading a belt move and overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was positioning a ripper motor when it slid onto the side of EE's foot resulting in a laceration.

Employee stated they had a sore neck from a truck bed coming down onto the frame unusually hard. The employee saw an Ortho who ordered an MRI and the Ortho will not let the employee return to work.

I.E. stuck a hand over the drill chuck to check the suction on the drill pot. The drill steel then slid out of the hole and pinched a finger. Possible ligament damage.

Employee was stung by a bee on EE's right hand

The employee stated was doing maintenance on shield 204 when the shield EE was working on struck the employee on the head, pushing EE down. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work.

Injured walking down 6 belt at 135 block using a leaf blower to turn over the rock dust and rolled right ankle (same ankle EE twisted a month ago) resulting in a strain/sprain type injury. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

During repair to a water pipe located under concrete. A jack hammer was used & connected to the welder/generator for power. The generator was turned off. When they went to use jack hammer again the generator would not start. A forklift and jumper cables were used to crank the welding machine. EE went to remove the jumper cables & EE's hand got caught in the fan.

Employee was walking behind the block press fencing (newly installed) and tripped on an 8x8 timber that is in the process of being removed. Employee fell onto left forearm on the ground and tried to catch themselves with right hand against the robot fencing. When trying to catch themselves they strained the right inner forearm/elbow.

USER ERROR. FINGER CUT ON BAGGING MACHINE. NO DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

Employee got dust in is eye on 1-17-2025 and over the weekend the employee had medical treatment which changed the treatment process to a medical to a lost time incident.

An employee fell off of ""A"" crusher while transitioning from the steps to the platform, which both are built on the crusher. EE landed on feet, but landed on a patch of ice. This caused EE's feet to kick out from underneath EE. EE landed on left shoulder and neck area. This aggravated a previous injury EE sustained at home on 1/7/25.

Employee stated that EE had backed the miner out to set over in the cut when a section of the rib rolled out and struck EE on the right hip/back and leg. Employee was treated and released by a doctor and continued to work until 2/24/2025 when EE went back to EE's doctor and was taken off work.

EE was moving skimmers onto a flatbed truck. EE was pulling/pushing the skimmer when EE heard a ""crunching"" noise in shoulder. EE reported the incident & was taken off site. On 1/18 EE was issued restrictions.

Employee slipped on ice and twisted knee while walking outside.

Employee was preforming routine duties by picking up deliveries, when they lifted a package up hitting their head on the garage door. While the employee was wearing a hard hat at the time, they felt a pain in their neck as a result. Employee is currently resting at home after medical attention, expected to return next week.

Operator stepped off excavator and rolled foot in loose rock. Initial assessment is sprain to left foot

Employee was stepping down from the last step of the haul truck EE had in the truck shop for repair. They took the last step to the clean dry and level cement floor and felt pain in EE's right knee. Employee stated the knee had been surgically repaired from a prior incident that happened outside of work. Employee was taken in for evaluation.

IE was changing a roller on the slope when IE strained right shoulder. IE completed shift and requested treatment on next shift.

IE was hanging tubing with partner and felt a pull down the right side of neck into shoulder. The employee finished shift and requested treatment the next day.

Employee walking down an incline to the boot washroom slipped on ice fell on left wrist. There were steps and a walkway that could use, the employee took a short cut. This wasn't reported till the next day at 9:30am

Employee was exiting the mine property in personal vehicle at the end of shift when employee collided with an empty coal truck that was traveling in the opposite direction on the mine haul road.

While the opposite operator had EE's hand on the T-bar, the operator was spotting a pin outby, dropped EE's boom hitting the ATRS pinching the opposite operator's hand between the pad and T-bar. This caused a laceration that required 12 stitches and started missing work on 1/16/2025.

Employee slipped and fell hitting their elbow and arm resulting a sprain/sprain on 1/15/25. The employee continued to work normally until they were later taken out of work by a physician on 1/30/25.

The IE was washing the floor in the prep plant and walked under a conveyor belt. A bottom roller bracket failed at that time and the bottom roller fell, striking the IE.

Employee was trying to turn a butterfly valve when they lost footing and fell. They felt pain in their upper back.

The Rubber Coupler malfunctioned on a Euclid Rock truck which caused the truck to go into neutral and drift backwards. The Euclid truck upset on the passenger side.

Truck driver slipped on ice at ground level; landing on EE's RH shoulder. EE did not miss any shifts, but a recent medical evaluation (2/17) has indicated the need for surgery. Surgery is scheduled for 2/26. Unknown at this time when employee will receive return to work clearance.

While walking on a pallet EE's foot slipped through pallet boards and twisted EE's ankle.

Employee slipped on ladder while taking down drops in Unit 1 for a belt and power move. EE was using a 4' ladder and stepped on the 3rd step when EE slipped. EE landed on EE's left foot and stated EE rolled EE's foot and twisted EE's left knee.

Employee was getting out of haul truck to load production and experienced spasms in their back. Called supervisor for assistance and was taken for medical attention. Placed off work for 1 week.

EE reports packing #9 lift on the #2/4 matrix line closing the matrix bleed-off valve to release the line back into operation when low back pain was experienced. EE reported the injury the next morning by calling as the EE was unable to get dressed to return to work. EE requested off-site evaluation and was sent to Company Care for evaluation and treatment.

Employee was bending a six foot roof bolt when EE felt a pop in their left shoulder. Not sure of the extent at this time.

Mobile maintenance greaser/oiler reported on 01/13/25 that they noticed a noise in their shoulder, void of any pain or discomfort. During consultation it was learned the the EE had a previous right shoulder surgical repair. Diagnostics revealed degenerative changes to the same shoulder from years of repetitive motion and overhead work. Surgical repair was performed on 07/11/2025.

The accident occurred while the miner was attempting to adjust a piece on a forklift. The piece rolled over, causing minor injury to fingers #2 and #3 on EE's right hand. Finger #3 sustained a small amount of bleeding, with no significant impairment reported.

Employee was pulling down on a piece of curtain attached to hog panel. They fell to the ground on their right shoulder.

Dump truck driver slipped on black ice approaching their truck. When they landed, they broke two bones in their right hand.

IE lost suction while drilling a hole for a roof bolt. The employee did not remove the drill steel prior to feeling for suction at the drill pot. The drill steel fell from the roof and hit the employee's left ring finger.

I.E. was cleaning mud, snow, and ice off of highwall miner beams. They stepped wrong and lost their balance falling down. When they fell they felt a sharp pain in their right foot. Doctors restrictions took to the I.E. off work.

EE was hitting a stuck drill head hammer with a pin hammer and a brass hammer. A piece of the drill head hammer metal fractured off, and entered EE's left leg on EE's inner thigh between EE's knee and groin. Doctor's wanted to wait a few days before performing the removal of the metal, in order to have a good OR room for the removal.

Employee stepped off back of drill with left foot first when EE heard EE's ankle pop. Upon putting EE's right foot down, EE curled it. Resulted in a closed fifth metatarsal fracture in the left foot.

EE was putting chains on EE's pickup truck tires due to ice and snow. When EE stood up from locking the chains in place EE's boot stuck in the snow causing EE to twist and strain EE's right knee.

Employee slipped on ice near service truck. Made an attempt to stop fall by reaching for the grab handle on service truck and heard a ""pop"" in shoulder as employee fell holding on to the handle.

EE was stepping up onto a concrete pad approximately 4 inches high and felt pop in knee. Reported verbally to safety that EE had been having pain in that knee for about 2 weeks prior to the 13th. No slip/trip/fall, no uneven ground. Does not appear to be a hazard associated with work. Diagnosed with soft tissue injury, put off work.

IE was changing the crusher hammers inside the crusher on the LW. When the hammer became free it fell from the drum and smashed IE's left ring finger between the hammer and a stageloader flight.

I.E was helping build a stopping when a rock fell out and struck EE. The rock landed on EE's left leg and EE's right leg was dislocated in the process.

Employee was operating a Continuous Miner in the No. 8 Right, when a piece of rock 9'x3'x6"" fell from between the outside roof bolt and mine rib striking their right leg.

Employee was walking along supply cars when EE tripped and fell injuring their shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was pulling a hydropak out of the walkway in the tool room. They felt pain in their right groin area while pulling. CT scan negative for hernia, ee diagnosed with muscle strain and released to modified duty site can provide.

Employee rolled ankle

Employee was walking from EE's private vehicle to EE's rock truck. As EE was walking across the parking at the truck ditch, EE slipped and fell on the snow and ice. EE was diagnosed with a fractured femur and started missing work on 1/11/2025

Employee was driving Lube Truck 09 to Lone Star Stemming Plant to service equipment when the rear brake caught fire. While the employee was crouched down trying to put out the brake fire with the fire extinguisher, the right rear inner tire blew out. The employee was taken to the ER, evaluated and released.

Employee was stepping out of pick-up truck when they felt their left foot slip and they fell, landing on their left knee and braced themselves with their left arm and their face struck the ground. The employee broke their kneecap, fractured their wrist, and received superficial cuts to their face.

At the end of shift a worker had been disposing a section of drill rod into the steel waste bin. While attempting to throw over a T45 drill rod into the steel waste bin, the worker felt a strain in their right shoulder. The injured person (IP) reported that their left footing had slipped while throwing the rod into the waste bin.

Employee was walking on a grade when they slipped and fell on compacted snow. The employee became sore at the time of the fall. Employee went to the ER later that day on January 10th and was checked out and released. Employee went to the ER on January 26th at 12:46 a.m. and was then placed off of work.

Employee was helping the miner operator clean rocks off of the continuous miner. While doing so a rock slid down and pinched EE's thumb between the continuous miner and the rock.

While pushing snow/dirt employee backed off a 17-foot wall in D8T CAT Dozer. Employee was removed from dozer and attended to until EMS arrived.

Scale Attendant fell on ice going to car. Employee has been performing normal job duties but has had consistent discomfort. Employee became reportable on 3/14/2025 after a follow up doctor's visit indicated a nondisplaced fracture of the left tibial spine requiring restricted duty.

Employee was rib pinning off miner when a piece of rib slough age struck the rib pinner then struck employee's lower leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee took the first side of a new cut in the number four entry when the roof started working. EE backed the CM outby the start of the cut about 20' when a rock fell out between the T3 channels striking EE in the back/ankle resulting in broken vertebrae and ankle.

IE was carrying a crib block when they lost balance, twisted, and strained their lower back.

AT THE END OF THE SHIFT, THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT TO EE'S PERSONAL VEHICLE & SLIPPED & FELL TO THE GROUND.

The employee was performing mechanical task when employee sustained a head injury due to the use and unassessed height of the safety helmet.

I.E. was carrying a 5 gallon bucket to get a coal sample off a beltline at the wash plant. While walking they slipped on some ice and fell to the ground landing on the bucket. This caused a fracture in their right arm.

Employee had a pipe wrench up to chest while working on a pipe and was trying to use body weight for leverage when employee felt a pop in ribs. On 1/13/25, the employee was taken off of work after further medical evaluation.

While performing clean-up duties, employee stepped on rock and turned EE's right ankle resulting in sprain.

EMPLOYEE LEFT HAND INJURY FROM CONVEYOR BELT

Employee was walking from pickup to the employee change room and slipped and fell. Employee said employee was ok and worked entire shift. Woke up next day 1/9/2025 and called foreman and said was going to the doctor, that the left knee was swollen and hurting.

Employee slipped and fell on the mine yard area between the bathhouse and ride barn. The employee injured their head and back when they struck the ground.

EE was using an impact wrench to remove bolts from the wear segments on a loader. EE placed a hand on the bottom edge to hold the carriage bolt up while using an impact gun. It spun the nut off. The bolt head spun causing a laceration to EE's left index finger and middle finger. EE was wearing protective gloves at the time. EE received stitches and restrictions.

An employee was getting off of the Track Mobile and stepped off onto a piece of loose tin that had been blown off the track shed and was laying on the ground, causing EE to fall to the ground on EE's knees injuring EE's left knee.

The employee overreached a guard to spray a head-pulley with brake cleaner to prevent the conveyor belt from slipping. As employee was spraying the head-pulley the pulley became in contact with the spray can, causing the can to get pulled in. In the process employee fractured right thumb.

Employee climbed out of a 988F loader for lunch break. When the employee's feet were on the ground, EE turned to walk towards the break room. As EE turned, EE's feet slipped out from under EE in the snow, and EE fell.

I.E. was exiting EE's personal vehicle when EE slipped and fell on the ice in the parking lot before entering the building. EE worked up until the doctor took EE off work on 2-12-2025.

Guiding scoop to load, bucket pushed concrete block and pinned employee's rt. foot. against belt. Trans. resulting in fracture and laceration. Mud and water on floor.

A haul truck operator was jarred, while being loaded by a loader, when the loader bucket made contact with the bed of the haul truck. On 1/16/2025, the employee was taken off of work due to continuous pain.

A Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) fell from a Komatsu D475A Dozer while mounting. As a result, the HEO suffered a fractured ankle.

Ee reports walking to blue room and felt pop in left knee. Reports immediate pain and inability to bear weight. Seen at ER, diagnosed w/knee pop and possible ligament injury, and put off work pending an orthopedic consult. Does not appear to be an injury by accident. No uneven ground, no slip/trip/fall.

Mill Maintenance Mechanic (M1) bent down on their right knee to observe the rotary gate valve at the #6 calciner. M1 began feeling pain in their right knee as they attempted to stand back up from the kneeling position. M1 was transported to the onsite clinic and was later transferred to an offsite facility for additional evaluation.

Employee stepped over a trailer hitch and caught boot on the hitch which caused employee to trip and fall to the ground. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture in the left humerus.

Employee was loading rail car when EE was struck on the shoulder by a piece of pipe that was hanging on the rib. PPE was not a factor, Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While installing a missing nut for a bolt on a pump, the base plate came loose and fell approximately 8 inches striking EE on the right wrist fracturing it.

The employee states that that while operating the Romac Water Truck it began to get stuck (Hung-Up) so EE looked backward to try and back up. While still looking backward EE shifted back into the forward gear which caused EE's face to lunge forward and hitting EE's face into the dash.

Employee was climbing a ladder to access a screening plant when the ladder moved. EE reached out to grab the chain to steady self and heard a pop in EE's shoulder.

Employee was passing thru a man door when employee got dirt in eye. PPE was not a factor, Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was dismounting the scoop that they had been working on, when they stepped down, and rolled their right ankle, resulting in a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was pulling a piece of curb (with an end piece attached, coming out of the straight joint saw). While they were pulling, the end piece broke and fell right on the top of their right foot. The end piece was weighing around 90 lbs.

Employee was walking around section when EE rolled EE's ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

IE was assisting in moving the TG drive with 25X scoop. The metal forks slipped, and a sliver of metal stuck IE in the shin. IE removed the piece of metal and thought they would be ok. IE continued to work, and the wound became infected causing the employee to miss work starting 01/20/2025. First day missed from normal job duties was on 01/20/2025.

EE was roof bolting mesh to the roof as EE was raising the ATRS to the roof EE noticed that the mesh needed to be adjusted. EE lowered the mesh and was adjusting the mesh when it kicked upwards causing EE's finger to be caught between the mesh and the mat pulling EE's middle finger nail back.

Employee hit a troughing roller on a conveyor with a hammer and struck hand fracturing EE's right thumb and index finger, as well as lacerating EE's right index finger requiring seven stitches.

Crushed finger while on a harness.

Employee was lifting a 300lb propane gun with two other employees when EE felt a pain in the shoulder. EE worked through the remainder of the shift thinking the pain would subside, and when it hadn't, EE reported the incident to supervisor at the start of the shift the next day.

Employee was unhooking a rock knocker when it came loose and knocked the ladder out from under employee causing employee to fall 34 inches to the ground landing on employee's side.

Individual was pulling on a hose they felt a pop reported to their supervisor on 2/5 indirectly with no issues went to chiropractor & doctor with no notification to employer until 2/13. This incident was under investigation for happening on mine site & with no diagnosis until further medical imaging is required. Waiting for exact diagnosis treated as first aid until further detail

Employee was performing work with a sledgehammer on 1/25/25. Due to increasing pain, medical attention was requested on 1/27/25 and the employee was taken off of work.

Chemical exposure to the eyes and face

Lifting a 4d battery out of a komatsu 480 loader. EE hurt EE's lower back during this. Drove self to the dr. @ 11 am that morning and got x-ray. Had an MRI scheduled that friday. x -ray showed herniated L5 disk.

On 1/21/25 EE was lying on EE's back with 2"" of clearance while replacing screens on C114 Screen. EE completed job and while lying on EE's back EE had to push self uphill using EE's feet and elbows. EE reported to supervisor a shoulder strain. On 3/20/25 EE saw doctor for first time. EE was given an MRI that revealed right shoulder labrum tear. Surgery was performed on 6/26/25.

An employee was observing a drag chain conveyor. EE's left hand was holding a drill with chisel attachment, the chisel slipped, and EE's finger contacted the corner casing of the elevator that carries coal to the conveyor. The emergency department classified this injury as a laceration/open fracture to EE's left-hand ring finger, requiring surgery to close the wound.

Employee was getting off a track screen and stepped on a frozen sand clod on the track and fell 24 inches to ground and twisted left ankle.

EE was climbing up a ladder and slipped causing them to hit their left elbow.

EE was changing bottom rollers on the Komatsu D65 Dozer when a roller fell on EE's right index finger. Resulting in a fractured right index finger.

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck.

The operator was starting a gas-powered air compressor by pulling the pull rope. On the third pull, the operator felt something pop or pull in their left shoulder. The doctor ordered the operator off work for 4 days and then EE can return to normal duties. EE was also advised to follow up with their primary care physician.

Employee closed right hand in tailgate of end-dump trailer. Employee lacerated right middle finger and lacerated - broke right thumb.

Operator was stepping down off of a ladder after closing a valve when EE rolled their right ankle.

Employee was helping repair a conveyor belt that was torn in two different areas. After the first area was repaired, the employee was rolling the V-Belts to advance the belt to a better position for repair when employee's left hand was pulled into the V-Belt sheave, almost completely severing the thumb.

While walking they slipped on ice and bumped a knee.

While performing a pre-op inspection on a mobile screening plant, EE slipped off EE's step because EE's boots were covered in mud. EE caught self from falling but twisted EE's wrist in the process.

Employee was working underneath a silo load out, while a tanker truck was parked. The tanker truck pulled forward without the employee knowing and ran over their foot causing a break in their pinky toe metatarsal.

The employee was walking down the steps from the south Ottawa mine screenhouse when EE slipped and fell. EE caught self with EE's right hand on the handrail and felt immediate discomfort in EE's right shoulder.

Employee was changing a hauler battery and felt a pulling sensation in the groin area. Employee was placed on restrictions for a possible hernia.

Employee was pulling a sulfur boat out of the leako with a pair of tongs and dropped it. Natural instinct was to try and pick it up, when EE reached to grab it EE barely touched the sulfur boat and burned right index finger and thumb.

Employee fell injuring knee

Employee was assisting delivery drive in offloading conveyor to jack stand. Conveyor shifted unexpectedly and crushed employees left hand.

Employee was walking around a service truck and slipped on ice, injuring EE's right shoulder. EE began missing on 5/16/2025, because of rotator cuff surgery.

Tripped over pipe while carrying samples. Worked without restriction until surgery on 4/23/2025.

EE was coming down the plant from cleaning the walkways. When EE got behind the old #1 screen EE slipped on ice. EE went to catch self and tore muscles in shoulder.

While placing a diester insert and attempting to maneuver in place, IP went to grab a tool and as placed right hand along the top railing area to maintain three points of contact, the suspended load shifted as it was shimmied in place, causing load to come down approx. 3-6"" on hand, causing lacerations to top of fingers, and comminuted fractures to ring and pinky fingers.

While dismounting a loader, the employee slipped on the bottom rung of the loader and ruptured their left bicep tendon as EE's weight shifted.

While repairing track on continuous miner, employee's thumb was caught between wooden block and gathering pan of continuous miner. Employee was wearing gloves at time of incident. Immediate Action Taken: First aid was performed, and incident was reported to supervisor. Employee was transported to local hospital for further treatment. Investigation started.

Miner was standing on a conveyor catwalk and leaned a piece of 1/4"" thick, 3"" angle approximately 46"" long against the handrail. The piece of angle fell on its side on the walkway with the corner of the angle landing on the miner's foot just behind the steel toe section of the boot.

Hydraulic hoses on the ground made a slip trip and fall. After reviewing by doctor a torn Achilles tendon was found.

Miner was driving haul truck, when miner started feeling discomfort on their lower back

Employee was checking fire extinguishers and stepped on a rock rolling EE's right ankle.

Employee was helping a co-worker lift and place a rotex screen onto a rotex rolling cart. Employee had their right hand between bottom of screen and framework of cart during the lift movement. The employee's right index finger (at fingernail location) was pinched into the frame of the cart.

Employee was performing maintenance activities inside the Barge Jaw Crusher. EE was standing on a piece of plywood that shifted, causing EE to lose footing and fall into the jaw area. EE was wearing fall protection and SRL (Self-retracting lanyard) that stopped EE from falling farther into the jaw crusher.

Employee slipped on material that was dropped on the floor.

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A MT85 WALKBEHIND AND PINNED SELF BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE MACHINE.

The employee walked into the pressure washer to retrieve the pressure washer wand and hose and when EE walked back out of the doorway EE slipped on ice. Falling backwards and reaching out with right hand to break the fall, resulting in a sprained right wrist. Located next to the door was a bucket of ice melt, ice scraper, and a shovel.

The employee was closing the hood of the semi truck they were preparing to drive after completing their vehicle inspections.

EE trying to close the passenger side door of haul truck reports using ""a lot of force"" to ""slam it as hard as they could"". When they did this, they felt a sharp pain under right thumb, shooting down towards the wrist. Seen at clinic, given a brace and released to modified duty, no operating equipment or driving any light vehicle on mine site.

Temporary employee was accessing pickup after lineout meeting. As the worker approached the vehicle, they misplaced a foot in a parking ditch, resulting in an ankle sprain. Worker was provided with a splint and placed on modified duty.

The employee tripped/slipped carrying a connection joint on a cable and landed on their left leg. The cable landed on the employee's leg as well.

While operating a loader in the pit, the individual was jostled in the seat and felt pain in their back.

During the process of installing concrete metal decking at the Main Shaft muck bin, the IP had a hold of one with both hands. When the IP began to move, the metal slipped from their hand right ring finger.

An employee tried to cut a hose with a utility knife and slipped, causing a laceration to the left middle and index finger. Went restricted duty on 1/30/2025

Haul truck dumped out and was traveling to the next assignment. As EE headed down the Power ramp, EE's truck began to slide due to the roads being slick from the weather event just before the shift. Driver tried to correct the slide, and EE made contact with the berm with the right front corner.

While moving equipment, the EE pick up an electrical box and swung it to the opposite side of the room. While swinging the box, their glove became stuck. The momentum carried them to the wall, and they jammed their neck. EE was put on restricted duty on 2/12/25.

Individual stated that they were picking up a paint can out of a pickup & felt their shoulder pop still had pain Reported at end of shift which is not our company policy The individual has been seen at the local clinic with no diagnosis & this was treated as first aid incident now there is an MRI requested so we are reporting today still with no diagnosis until MRI is completed

Employee was pulling wire by hand and heard a pop in their left wrist. Injury was reported to employer 2/7/25. Injury is musculoskeletal, muscle strain and tendon tear. Injury occurred in AM. Injury initially recorded as an OSHA injury, error identified 7/2/25 and reported to MSHA.

Employee injured right shoulder while install a piece of screw conveyor during the second shift on 1/27/25. EE reported it to the supervisor on 1/28/2025 at 10:30 am. EE called Teladoc and was referred to see a clinical doctor.

The continuous miner was parked next to a rib and EE was checking something on the machine while the belts were down. The rib made a little noise and came down. EE didn't have time to move and the rib pushed EE's knee into the miner bruising and cutting the knee.

A miner was removing ice from a shaft wall when the miner slipped and fell catching self with their right arm. The miner was evaluated and given a full release with no restrictions. On Tuesday February 11, 2025, the miner was reevaluated and given a work release with restrictions pending an MRI. MRI results showed a partial tendon tear and small fracture in the right shoulder.

Employee was entering skidsteer. Employee placed left foot on the skidsteer and used right foot to push off to get up into it. Employee felt a pop in right knee and was unable to put any weight on it. Employee received medical attention and was treated with x-rays, knee brace and crutches.

EE parked mucker to set up in auto. Took 4 steps up a slight incline and felt a pop and instant pain in left calf. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a sprain, and released to modified duty, seated work only, on crutches. Does not appear to be an injury by accident.

Employee was placing paper bags on 50 lb. bagger spout when the bag on the spout to EE's right ruptured. The bag ruptured in such a way that the clay was directed towards the right side of the employee's head. This dislodged EE's safety glasses and got clay in EE's eye.

While installing services in the Vent Shaft an employee (EE) was on an extension ladder, tightening the band on a section of Shaft Vent Ducting. The EE detached their lanyard from the anchor above and proceeded to descend the ladder. While descending the EE lost their footing and fell approximately 10 feet. The EE landed on their right side resulting in injuries.

EE stopped for an operator break. EE went to the passenger door to get hard hat. When EE closed the door, EE's sleeve became caught on the door and EE hurt wrist. EE was taken to the emergency room and given a splint. On 1/27 EE was issued restrictions.

Employee was helping move power cords and pulled a muscle in left arm.

Employee went to pick up a piece of pipe and strained their back.

Miner slipped on an icy surface.

Employee was walking along a conveyor and felt their knee pop. Knee swelling and pain. Restricted duty.

Miner was putting in a seal on a bucket elevator by hammering it in place with a brass punch when they missed the punch and hit their hand with the hammer.

Employee injured left pinky finger while trying to disengage a gear. Employee went to medical facility, was treated and release to light duty.

EE was attempting to clean spilled material with a dingo skid steer with one hand when EE's left hand was cut by a metal plate used to hold a motion sensor. Medical attention was sought and the EE received stitches and placed on restricted duty of no use of the left hand.

Employee was climbing the front ladder (drivers side) on the Terex 45 Haul Truck, company number 26.671401 when EE felt a pop in left knee.

The ee was working on the under grate of the line #3 pre-heat. There was a plywood work platform covering the 7-inch holes created by the flipper castings. The ee was pulling another sheet of plywood in to extend the platform, when ee's left foot stepped into the hole ee was planning to cover. This caused ee to drop to left knee, resulting in a laceration.

EE was attempting to hang a 480 volt live cable. When EE lifted the cable, EE received a second degree thermal burn on hand, from being in proximity to an arc flash.

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING STEPS INTO EE'S DRILL, FOOT SLIPPED, EMPLOYEE FELL AND CUT LEFT FOREARM TRYING TO CATCH SELF FROM FALLING.

The employee was using a hook knife to cut zip ties from a band when the knife slipped lacerating the tip of the middle finger on the left hand.

Miner slipped on an icy surface.

Employee was lifting a steel plate. The plate slid on the concrete floor at which point the employee had their finger pinched in between the floor and plate.

EE was walking across primary flex. EE's right foot unexpectedly slipped, resulting in a ""pop"" sound emanating from the right groin region. Restrictions place on 1/21/2025. No bending at waist, no squatting, No lifting over 20 pounds.

Operator was parking equipment at the end of their shift and as EE was climbing out of the frontend loader EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's ankle.

The door fell on the EE's ankle and the force knocked EE to the ground. It was determined the drain valve was plugged and did not drain as expected. EE had xrays that are negative. Seated duty. Allow for sit and stand PRN for pain control allow use of non-steel toe shoes and allow for elevation of right foot on chair or can

On 1/16/25 at 11:40am worker was putting pins on a shovel track. As worker stepped down the worker stepped on a rock making rt. ankle twist. ERT on site assessed the injury and recommended a medical evaluation. Diagnosis of a rt. ankle sprain. No fracture. Minor restrictions have been recommended. Employee follow up with clinic in 2 weeks.

Employee was driving forklift 305 to EE's work area when the brakes failed. EE was unable to stop the forklift and came into contact with the barricade around a fire hydrant. As a result, EE experienced lower back pain and required medical attention.

Upon exiting the mine portal, employee recognized fresh snow on the ground and rotated down the ice cleats on their work boots. As they were walking from the portal to the dry, they slipped and fell on the snow/ice causing a fracture to their right ankle.

Loader operator missed the last rung on the ladder while dismounting the loader, falling to the ground (Operator did not use three-points of contact, carrying pre/post-shift book in one of EE's hands).

IE was using an electric grinder that became entangled w/IE's welding coat sleeve. Before the grinder stopped it cut IE's wrist which needed a few stitches to close.

Pushing object to align positioning for bolt. Felt a strain in back muscles

EE was using water truck to wet down area when loader operator who was back dragging roads backed into the water truck EE's chest struck the steering wheel. EE has some strained muscles in chest.

At approx. 0730 on 01/14/2025 employee was walking back away from a scrap pile of steel and slipped into a tire rut which was iced over. Employee landed on left side/shoulder. The employee was provided with restrictions and able to return to work adhering to restrictions.

Employee was standing on third rung of ladder when EE slipped off. Contusion to knee and forehead.

Employee was on fourth rung of ladder when EE jumped off when employee above EE fell.

Unloading material from a skid. On the last pick EE found a nylon strap still attached. EE reached in with the cordless grinder to cut the strap. When the strap was cut the load shifted and EE's thumb was caught between the load and the diagonal brace on the skid.

Employee was conducting pre shift inspection on sand plant, slipped on ice, fell and broke their left wrist.

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING EMULSION TANK, LOST FOOTING AND FELL HITTING RIGHT KNEE ON TRUCK AND LANDING ON RIGHT ARM

Two employees were lowering the upper handrail of a scissor lift. When one employee pulled the 4th pin holding the handrail, the handrail assembly fell unexpectedly and pinched the injured employee's left pinky and ring finger between the upright and the mid-rail. The first employee then lifted the handrail up to release the injured employee's fingers

Employee exited a front end loader and was walking over to group of employees when they slipped on ice. Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with fracture to their lower tibia. They were placed on restricted work duties.

EE was working advancing utilities. EE's hand was on wire mesh, and EE's hand slipped because the mesh was wet. EE hit hand on the cab hook, causing a laceration to EE's right palm. Seen at clinic, sutures required, and EE released to modified duty site can offer.

The incident occurred 30 minutes prior to the start of the employee's work shift. The EE was planning to unload tools from EE's car into the job trailer. When the employee was getting out of the car, EE slipped or tripped but never fell. The employee twisted to the right in an effort to regain balance, this caused a muscle strain.

Hammering on a block, the hammer skipped on the edge and ended up hitting the employee's right hand/wrist. Employee did not seek medical attention until 01/20/2025. With this appointment employee was placed on restrictions of 10lbs push/pull, 10lbs carry/lift with right wrist. Employee came back to work after appointment with brace on wrist.

Employee was installing a head nut to a cone crusher. The employee had EE's fingers in a pinch point between the nut and the cone itself. Once the nut set into place it pinched the employee's right ring finger, resulting in fracture.

Employee was using a Front End Loader to feed material to the plants. As EE backed up to get another load of material, the employee backed into another parked front end loader. The employee received a work restriction due to a muscle strain to EE's neck and right shoulder from the impact. Employee is due back at the doctor on 1/17/2025.

While walking across a snow-covered, icy parking lot at the mine, an employee was taking EE's time and shuffling EE's feet due to the slippery conditions. Unfortunately, EE lost EE's footing and fell, landing heavily on EE's left elbow.

Employee was using a chipping motion with a bar to knock ice off of a screen deck prior to running. While doing this, employee's hand made contact with the plant causing a ""right fifth metacarpal fracture""

While trying to move a stone that was jammed on the feed conveyor of splitter #9 inside the CMF, the employee's hand slipped on some ice that was on the stone, and the employee's left middle finger was pinched between that stone and another stone that was on the conveyor. The finger was bruised, numb, and swollen after making contact between the two stones.

Mill Maint Employee struck/injured by angle iron during maintenance activity.

While attempting to remove a wrapper rod, it fell down and struck employee in the right hand.

Employee was tracking a conveyor belt on the return side of the conveyor using a small sledge hammer to adjust the return rollers. Employee missed EE's target and smashed EE's middle finger tip, resulting in a broken finger tip.

Employee was lifting a 70lb battery from a pickup truck into the cabinet of an excavator. No pain was noted at the time, but later in the evening while taking a shower, employee noticed a protruding lump on the right side around the belt/waistline area. This has since been diagnosed as a hernia and surgery has been scheduled.

Uneven snowy terrain, snow packed/covered ice.

Miner was attempting to loosen a bolt on a jaw crusher wedge bolt using a crescent wrench and having another miner strike it with a hammer. When the miner struck the wrench with the hammer, the wrench slipped off the nut and smashed the finger of the miner holding the wrench. Miner was wearing gloves. Left index finger fracture.

While moving a slusher block, the nipper slipped on the muck pile and fell causing EE's left number 5 finger to get pinched between the slusher cable and the slusher block. EE was taken to the doctor where EE received stitches.

Employee was breaking off some rail cars and as EE was walking, EE's foot shifted in EE's boot. EE continued to work and making the switch. After going home and taking their sock off, EE saw that their foot was swollen and tight after about two hours.

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT FROM UNDER FENDER, MOVED THE HYRO RAM HOSE OUT OF WAY, RAM CAME OFF SUSPENSION ARM AND RAM HIT BACK OF RIGHT ANKLE AND RIGHT HEEL.

Employee was getting off the vertical drill and slipped off the last rung of the entry ladder. Employee fell on employee's right side and arm. Employee was taken to the ER as a precautionary method and x-rays were negative for rib injury.

EE was dismounting a piece of equipment. They missed the first step and did not have a good grip on the handrail. They fell to the ground, onto left wrist. Diagnosed with a fractured scaphoid, put in brace, released to modified duty site can offer.

EE was removing chutes from wash plant, while unbolting a chute EE stepped backwards and down when back seized up.

The affected employee slipped and fell, injuring their right shoulder. The employee has been placed on restricted duty.

Injured was in the process of spinning the drill steel out of the hole, when a piece of rock came loose from the top and struck EE on the left pinky finger causing a laceration/contusion.

Employee was assisting in moving a portable gravity roller conveyor. Was carrying one end walking forward and the other employee was carrying the other end walking backwards. The conveyor snagged the floor and stopped suddenly, causing employee to jar EE's shoulder.

Coolant line located under the dash broke and sprayed the operator's leg

Employee stepped on a piece of ash ring debris and sprained right ankle. Orthopedic doctor diagnosed torn ligaments, prescribed boot, crutches and physical therapy and restricted duty to no climbing steps or ladders. MLC is accommodating restrictions.

Removing drill motor when it fell on foot of the miner.

Employee was changing the liner on the HP300 cone on the newly acquired crushing equipment. During this activity EE was swinging a 12lb sledgehammer to loosen or tighten the mantle to the head. Employee had an MRI and on 1/29/25. EE was given the results that EE has a torn rotator cuff.

Employee while performing normal duties slipped on the bottom rung of a ladder slightly twisting EE's knee. EE had three points of contact and did not fall.

EE was cleaning the feed chute. EE repetitively struck and scraped the bentonite off the bottom of the chute. After performing the task EE felt pain in the right hand and wrist. EE did not seek medical attention at the time. EE sought medical attention on 1/21/25. EE was put on restrictive duty on 1/21/25. The diagnosis is possible tendinitis in the right wrist.

Scope of the job was to utilize scrapers to transport overburden soil to fill in washouts along a slope within the mine with assistance from a dozer. In this process a scraper operator was braking then started to lose traction and began to slide sideways until the left front tire of the scraper dropped into a washout, thus jackknifing the scraper, causing the cab to overturn.

EE was removing a head pulley when it slipped and rolled onto EE's left pinky finger, causing it to get pinched, which resulted in EE receiving two sutures. EE was wearing thick gloves at the time of the incident.

On 1/2/2025 employee was removing QR caps from a rotary crusher. As EE was removing one of the caps it fell before EE had a good grip smashing EE's right middle finger between the cap and housing. EE received 4 stitches and also a fracture. Employee was on restricted duty for three weeks. Other workers were in the area. Communication and readiness were contributing factors.

EE was walking on the ground and had a fall from the same level. EE sustained a broken rib on right side. Restricted duty for 2-3 weeks.

Employee hit pothole & injured arm.

A contractor employee (NBD Industrial Services LLC - MSHA ID # C6519), was installing a wedge into the crusher by using a hammer to drive it in. The hammer head slipped off the wedge, causing EE's left index finger to get caught between the hammer handle and a beam. EE was taken to the ER where EE was treated for a finger fracture and laceration.

The roof bolter was attempting to cut a suction hose with a belt knife. Holding the hose in EE's left hand and cutting with the right, the knife came out of the hose and cut the left hand. Received 6 sutures, no work was missed.

During a screen change, employee was standing on middle deck screen. EE put foot on the top deck crown bar to brace self while pulling the screen off the forks. While pulling, EE's foot slipped and EE hit shin on the crown bar. This caused a laceration that required 8 stitches to close.

Employee was welding when welding slag fell into EE's shoe causing 1st degree burns to the top of EE's left foot

Employee was throwing block into the scoop bucket. As EE was throwing a block, EE did not lift the block high enough. EE accidentally hit hand against the scoop bucket because EE's hand was wrapped around the block while in movement causing injury to finger.

The employee was walking back to the loader and stepped on the loader's parking mound. EE slipped and lost balance. While falling forward EE hit left knee on the ground and put left arm out onto the loader to stop self from falling forward, hyper-extending the left shoulder and scraping left knee.

While preparing the belt for a belt lay the belt mechanic was cutting the belt, when the knife slipped out of the belt and cut right leg just below the knee. Causing the belt mechanic to receive 10 staples, no work was missed.

Employee was climbing over the section tailpiece to assist the employee on the other side that was moving the tailpiece jill poke to move belt. When doing so, the employee was throwing the jill poke up onto the tailpiece which landed on the employee's right ring finger that was coming across the tailpiece, resulting in a fracture to the tip of the finger.

Worker slipped on an icy surface while conducting a walk around of equipment prior to starting work.

Tech was working on installing new piece of glass, when they were pulling they hit their front tooth and knocked it out

Employee was injured when EE struck self in the face with a ratchet while tightening the gear case mounting bolts on a continuous miner causing a laceration above EE's left eye resulting in 18 sutures.

Employee stated EE was installing roof bolts in the #2 entry when a piece of draw rock fell, striking EE on the right side of EE's head. This caused a laceration to EE's right cheek that required sutures. Employee returned to work on EE's next shift with a full duty release.

Employee bumped their lip while changing a mudflap causing a laceration that resulted in 3 stitches.

Employee pinched finger moving liner

Employee was trying to recover aqua couplings. Employee was using a crib to remove coupling from waterline and smashed finger between waterline and coupling.

EE was using a 1/2-ton chain hoist to loosen a 24""x36"" screen panel from the center deck of screen deck #1. EE raised the corner of the panel a couple inches, while releasing the tension to reposition it, EE said lost their balance and EE's right-hand slid toward the opening and the panel came back down on EE's right thumb, splitting it open.

Employee's right hand was caught in between a come-along chain and a conveyor frame when removing a bend pulley. Cutting the right index finger.

Ee walking to place mill pan at mill press and EE tripped on rubber mat, falling to left knee on grating. Reported incident and practiced self-care. On 3/31 EE sought treatment and filed a workers' comp claim. Released to full duty and referred to physical therapy.

Employee was in the process of replacing panel when debris got in their eye.

Employee was working on a chute during maintenance. That evening they noticed something in their eye. They went to OMP and was evaluated for foreign body in eye that the dr removed and prescribed prescription eye drops.

Employee was using an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel to cut a bolt. The cut-off wheel bound up and broke. A small piece of the wheel struck EE in the lower lip.

Dump truck was being loaded with dry clay. The clay was leaking out of areas of the tailgate. Employee attempted to shove the tailgate closed. When the employee attempted to close the tailgate EE's right middle finger was caught between the truck bed and tailgate.

Employee was preparing to climb up into the loader. EE placed EE's right foot on the bottom rung of the loader ladder, pushed up and felt some pain. Employee sought medical treatment and was Dx with a RT knee strain. On 2/3/25 we were notified EE was referred to Physical Therapy. Reporting within 10 Days.

Mechanic/Operator was assigned to come in a half hour early with another guy to check fluids and start up mobile equipment. The injured worker had just started up a dozer and was climbing down when EE's right foot missed the bottom step, causing EE to fall rolling EE's ankle and bruising EE's hip.

2 Employees were lifting a 2 ½ foot piece of 10inch HDPE into a metal dumpster and one of the employees pinched their left pinky finger between the pipe and the rim of the dumpster resulting in a laceration.

PA was called to push stone into the feeders at the primary pile, after 30 minutes of pushing, the dozer went over the edge and nose first into the feeder. The employee called on the radio for help/they remained in the dozer while the fire department performed emergency rope rescue. MSHA was notified immediately.

Employee was loading an argon tank onto a scoop when EE smashed the tip of EE's right index finger against the light housing on the scoop.

While installing emergency stop gate the gusset caught on the flange and the assembly came in contact with employee's left wrist. Originally thought to be a contusion but after MRI it was determined to be a fracture

Employee was entering the cab of dozer putting lunch box and hard hat behind the seat. EE didn't realize their hand was in door jam and dozer door closed on EE's thumb.

EE was putting a safety brace on a mill door. EE didn't have the 2 pins in place that holds the brace in place causing the brace to fall back striking EE's forehead. EE's hard hat was taken off minutes before the accident and would have most likely taken the hit. Instead, the brace struck EE's forehead.

Carrying a 1' X 1' X 3/4"" piece of steel when the employee tripped and fell, landing on the right hand that the employee was carrying the piece of steel with.

Employee was slicing conveyor belt and cut their hand with a knife. Stitches

Employee was attempting to couple a diesel locomotive to a lowboy railcar. Employee used a railjack to raise the drawhead of the lowboy, the drawhead fell off the railjack and caught employee's middle and ring fingers on the right hand between the two.

Employee was removing monorail when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rule and regulations was not a factor.

EE texted Plant supervisor that the excavator operator was dropping large rocks too hard in EE's haul truck. EE did not report and injury at that time but after EE's shift EE called HR and said EE's back hurt. EE to Texas med clinic and the ER and was diagnosed with possible muscle and vertebrae injuries.

Employee was going to turn on the clean coal filter drain pump. When they walked around 74 tail piece, the employee slipped on ice on the plant floor causing them to fall. Employee was placed in a knee brace.

Cable and hook was wedged between two rollers. Miner pulled the cable out and the hook struck EE in the mouth resulting in a chipped tooth.

Employee was unloading supplies from the scoop bucket and placing them onto the roof bolter. When the employee was picking up some bolts, the bolting machine moved, and employee jumped into the scoop bucket to get out of the way and accidentally got their foot caught between the scoop bucket and the roof bolter.

Employee was bolting off miner when bolt wrench rotated it struck the side of EE's face. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor. Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While pulling a hitch pin from a loci, the hitch pin moved, pinching the motor operator's finger between the hitch pin and the wall of the loci. The incident resulted in a laceration that required stitches.

EE was scaling the right rib with a CAT Excavator in 42 Face when a rock from the face fell and hit the FOPS of the machine and broke through the left rear glass and ended up on the seat behind EE. EE claims that EE does not believe the rock hit EE. However EE did have lower back pain before exiting the machine.

Employee stated EE went to walk through a set of fly pads and one of them caught EE knocking EE's hard hat off and EE's glasses. Resulting in a fly pad scratching EE's eye.

Miner was assisting in making a belt splice using a nail board and quick loads, miner attempted to move the quick load plunger when the other miner swung the hammer striking injured in the back of the hand just below the index finger. Resulted in a fracture.

While setting in between the air doors the outby set was closing, forcing air/debris up under the inby set causing irritation to the right eye. The employee did not miss any work.

The employee was walking up the stairs on the front (west end) of the building and missed the top/last step. Employee fell face first and opened a 2"" gash above right eye.

Injured employee was carrying blocks up a ladder at the return regulator on the Northeast Mains. While descending back down the ladder employee felt pain in right hip and leg. Employee has not missed work but started physical therapy on 2/3/25.

At around 8PM on January 22nd, the Jet Mill Bagger was attempting to cut open a pallet of new bags and slipped causing a finger laceration that required stiches to repair. The bagger was using a box cutter to cut off the plastic banding used to secure the pallet loads.

While walking across the parking lot, wind blew material into the miners eye.

Teammate was attempting to open a door at the Blue Creek Loadout. When the employee pulled on the door with EE's left hand EE felt a pop in EE's left arm. During treatment the employee was diagnosed with a full tear of EE's left bicep.

Employee slipped in the ice and caught self before falling. Strained the right shoulder. Physician prescribed physical therapy on 2/12/25 making it reportable.

Employee was installing new bearing on tail pulley and put EE's hand in pinch point between bottom of bearing and conveyor frame. Employee suffered laceration to middle finger requiring six stitches.

While removing bolts from haul truck cab, employees finger was smashed between wrench handle and frame of truck causing a small laceration on left pinkie finger requiring 4 stitches. Employee put on modified work duty until stitches can be removed in 7-10 days. No bending, pushing, pulling, or repetitive movements with 5th finger until healed or sutures are removed.

Employee was climbing ladder to go to upper level and when EE got near the top, employee stated wind blew lime dust in EE's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

While walking near a running conveyor belt on a Copper heap leach system with PPE on (Safety Glasses) the wind gusted and dust entered employees head and face causing a dust particle to enter their eye. They rubbed their eye before seeking eye wash. Employee was taken to the clinic. The exam showed no dirt in eye but a small scratch.

Employee was servicing a set of scoop batteries when the lid fell on their hand resulting in a laceration to the top of hand requiring 5 stitches.

I.E. was cutting cable back to prepare it to be reentered into a cat head. As their knife went through the cable jacket, the blade struck their left hand causing a laceration in between their thumb and index finger that required 4 stitches.

Employee was priming holes, as employee moved to push wire down the lath / stake a splinter came from the wood and entered employee's hand between the thumb and pointer finger, it then pushed back into the back of the hand.

Cold and Icy wintertime weather conditions, causing a trip and fall.

Two electricians were installing a metal stand (approx. 300 LBS.) adjacent to the surface shaft ventilation fans. While the electrical stand was being positioned to secure on the ventilation pad, the load became unstable. The electricians attempted to stabilize the stand but were unable to prevent it from falling. When the rack fell, the employee's right pinky finger was lacerated.

An employee was assisting in replacing slurry pump PU6. While hoisting the new pump into place with a telehandler and chain hoist, it became stuck. The employee attempted to reposition it by placing EE's right-hand underneath. When the bind released, the pump shifted, crushing EE's right ring finger between the pump and the skid.

Miner exited machine, an aerosol can of class cleaner was setting on top of the engine compartment, when miner picked up the spray can, it exploded. Miner received miner abrasions to face. Was checked out on side and at hospital

Changing bucket teeth on a Caterpillar 374 excavator. Using a sledgehammer to remove the teeth, a 7mm chunk of tooth broke off and entered the operators left leg just above the knee.

Employee was racking brick in kiln. While holding a brick, EE hit left hand with the rawhide hammer, breaking EE's middle finger.

Electrician was testing a breaker, the fuse box arc flashed throwing the electrician back causing minor FA treatment burns on R wrist and neck. The employee was taken to the ER for evaluation and was released with no serious injuries or restrictions. Employee was re-evaluated on 1/24/25 for aches and pains to R wrist and R knee and was prescribed sessions of physical Therapy.

Employee was utilizing a grinder to cut a bearing sleeve. This task was necessary to replace the bearing on the head pulley of the C1 belt. Midway through the task, the grinder unexpectedly kicked back towards the employee, causing the grinder's disk to make contact with the employee's left forearm resulting in a laceration.

Miner had completed drilling hole in ore face, their right hand slipped from the D handle as the hammer cammed over and pinched right middle finger between the hammer and the leg connection point.

Employee was taking strap off pallet when a jack rolled off pallet and struck EE's ankle. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Employee was given modified work duty.

Employee was using a knife with both hands to cut belt, when one hand slipped off the knife causing employee to contact right index finger resulting in a laceration that required 5 sutures.

Employee was holding the grinder in one hand. Employee was looking at the screen and the grinder had drifted down touched the screen and then skipped over cutting through employee's glove.

Loader operator was exiting loader. EE had three point contact on the hand rail. EE's right hand slide off the rail causing EE to loose balance. EE swung to the left and couldn't hold self and fell. EE landed on EE's right side.

Was helping knocking the rear dog bone pin out of the Volvo EC480 Excavator, the dog bone fell smashing EE's finger between it and the stick.

Employee was entering into the intake. When they opened the doors dust began to swirl around and got in their left eye causing irritation.

Opened the side panel on the loader and was punctured by the edge of the panel or the handle, resulting in a 2.5 cm cut on EE's right hand in between the thumb and first finger. EE needed 3 stitches.

Employee was walking to locker room at the end of EE's shift to go home. Incident occurred by the Sweco/Duavac in Building #02. Employee was walking and felt a sharp pain in left knee and lower back making EE unable to walk on left leg.

Was working inside of crusher chute when a lodged piece of metal fell striking EE below EE's hardhat causing a cut.

Pinch/Cut on palm of left hand requiring sutures - employee using a pry bar to position a plate, plate slipped, slid down and pinched palm

Employee was shifting a 55 gallon drum on a pallet when EE's finger got pinched between two drums.

Employee was filling the outby watering tank, when the pressure in the hose changed causing the hose to rise out of the tank and contact the right side of the employees mouth resulting in 5 sutures.

Employee lifted a new cutting blade into place on the continuous miner gathering head to weld. A floor jack was used to pressure it into place. The jack extension was side loaded not center loaded causing it to break free, flying out and hitting the employee above the right eye. The extension cut through the right eyebrow onto the eye lid. It required 6 stitches to close it up.

Employee placed hand in small place to remove chain and smashed right hand causing an abrasion and bruising. EE called the supervisor and then we sent EE to Urgent Care for treatment.

Employee was working with a crew installing putlog beams in a vessel. Due to a miscommunication, the crew on opposite side of vessel pulled the beam while employees hand was in a pinch point and the top of the employees right pinky finger became pinched between a beam clamp and the vessel. Employee pulled finger out and noticed blood. Injury required stitches.

EE was lifting 10 pound pipe when EE felt a pull and pop in right wrist on 1/13/25. At the time it required no medical attention. The company was made aware on 8/5/25 that EE requires surgery for injury.

Employee was trimming belt with a knife when the knife slipped contacting the employees right forearm resulting in 5 sutures.

Employee's shoe became untied and employee tripped as a result. Upon hitting the ground during the call, the employee's glasses broke and cut employee's right eyebrow.

While removing an old piece of metal off the top deck of a discharge chute on a screening plant, the technician picked up the metal and it cut through the technician's glove and into finger causing a laceration.

Employee was cutting a tube of grease with utility knife and cut the tip of left thumb.

While manually assisting a forklift to place a sawhorse, the north end of the sawhorse fell and struck the top of the effected employees right foot resulting in a laceration and fracture.

EE was cleaning out a chute due to material being clogged. After EE unclogged the chute they communicated this to the control operator. When the material began to clog up again EE reached into the chute to clear the material. At this time the control operator closed the gate crushing EE's hand. EE received three stitches in their right thumb.

Employee was using 1 inch impact gun on bolt under truck. Bolt was not coming off causing the employee to adjust position. As employee was adjusting the impact gun it bounced back hitting employees face causing a small chip top of *R* tooth. 4/10/25 EE did elect to repair tooth, dental work completed

While taking belt out of 5 West storage unit and lapping it onto an Irwin flat car the injured stepped off of the car, placing EE's hand on the coupler, when a lap of belt was descending towards the coupler and pinched EE's left hand, causing a laceration to EE's thumb when EE pulled EE's hand out. No problems with mining equipment, compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee smashed EE's hand between flange on discharge suction pipe

When pulling the center bar out, the miners lost their grip on the bar and dropped it on a miners foot just above the steel toe portion. X-rays were done at the time and no fractures were detected and fully released. The miner was still having pain and sent for a follow up on 1/11/25, a x-ray was redone and small fracture found.

Employee had completed the transfer of fuel from a light vehicle diesel tank to another and removed the fuel nozzle and placed it on top of the tank to place the fill cap back on. In the process of securing the hose, EE inadvertently stepped on it, causing the fuel nozzle to slide back and strike EE in the mouth; chipping a tooth (left lateral incisor-#10).

Employees were assigned to change out a bad gearbox on the drive end of the 208-01-2 filter. The gearbox wouldn't move with the hammer. They used a ram hydraulic puller. One of the puller fingers sheared off the gearbox sending the puller fingers flying into the left shin of one of the workers. The employee was lacerated by the puller and was transported to the hospital.

Working on crane barge, knocking board off of pallet with sledge hammer, board broke and hit in the mouth

Removing cylinder on pineal hitch on tow tractor, while removing hydraulic hoses, hitch dropped pinching left hand between cylinder and frame. Causing laceration in left palm. Requiring 7 stitches.

Employee pushed up safety glasses repeatedly, got some emulsion on their nose from gloves. EE developed small blisters later in the evening. Went to clinic two days later, diagnosed with 2nd degree burn.

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING ANFO POT, LIFTED 50 LB BAG OF ANFO WHEN EMPLOYEE FELT A POP IN RIGHT SHOULDER

There was a fire in the GAR facility. The employee was fighting the fire and suffered smoke inhalation. The employee went to the hospital and received Vitamin B IV. They were just getting over Pneumonia. The employee was released from the hospital after 2 hours.

EE was removing the rub rail off the joy miner when it fell and struck EE's right foot just above the steel toe resulting in 2 broken toes. EE chose to continue to work through this and not miss any work. Toes are taped together and EE is back underground. No work missed.

Two employees used a sledgehammer and a pry bar to remove a headliner from the ball mill. When the sledgehammer struck the liner, a sliver of the liner's edge came off and struck the employee holding the pry bar in the left arm.

Employees were cleaning out the creek drainpipe. While attempting to remove a tree, part of the tree or a mud pile swung and hit the employee on the left side by EE's ear.

Employee was cutting tin for a building and must have gotten filings on employee's person, the next day, a normal day off, employee felt something in eye but waited the weekend to see if it would go away. It didn't so employee went into the eye Dr. on Monday and a piece of metal was removed.

Operator was cleaning tripper for maintenance. Operator was traveling on tripper walkway when the operator slipped and fell on water/ice formation. Operator sustained dislocation of their right fifth finger.

Plant repairperson was discarding worn return roller into dumpster when the employee pinched their left index finger between the return roller and the dumpster. The employee sustained crushing injuries to their left index finger resulting in medical treatment.

Removing wear plate when the plate fell striking the employees finger causing a fracture at the tip of the left middle finger.

Employee was descending stairway in floatation building. Employee missed a step and fell, while attempting to catch themselves employee dislocated left shoulder.

Employee was repairing a handrail, when the opposite end they were adjusting slipped out of the joint and their ring finger was smashed between the handrail and I-beam. The employee sustained a finger fracture under their nail bed. Employee sought medical treatment the following day.

EE was lining up a bulky bag strap. When EE stepped off the bag, EE's foot slipped causing EE to fall to the bag below.

While operating bagging machine, contract employee inadvertently pinched right thumb while adjusting the saddle of the bagging station.

Closing a clay belly door on airslide when it went positive and blew cement dust out and went into eyes. Employee was wearing safety glasses it was just an unexpected plume of material.

The drive pulleys on the conveyor had become built up with frozen material. The conveyor was started to make sure all of the frozen material had been removed. A large pry bar was left on the conveyor belt when it was started. EE saw it and reached in to grab it when it was grabbed by the drive pulley and smashed EE's hand against the side of the conveyor frame.

While moving a ladder, employee knocked dust off of light. Dust got into employee's eyes.

EE utilizing a folding pocketknife in the upside-down position to cut a 6"" hose. Knife folded back on itself, pinning the EE's finger between the handle & blade, resulting in a laceration to right index finger.

At the completion of a job on the Bypass Dust Collector the Production Coordinator was ensuring all valves for the system were secure. As they walked to the discharge valve on the bypass compartment (which was closed) a blast of dust came out from the Benetech inspection door. The material hit the employee in the face and head causing an injury to the left eye.

Ee hit finger on glass sample tube in the lab causing a small laceration. Seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a laceration, closed with sutures and released to return to work full duty.

EE reports driving their carbon truck, hit dip in road, bounced in seat, hitting head against top of cab. Seen at ER, diagnosed with head injury/neck strain, released to full duty. On 1/17/25 ee referred to physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

Employee smashed and lacerated right hand ring finger attempting to unplug feed chute.

Cleaning threads on a bolt using an impact-wrench and an open-end wrench along with penetrating oil when open-end wrench slipped in hand under power from impact wrench striking the face

While drilling an I-drift round, the injured miner's drill steel broke causing them to fall forward. As miner fell, miner reached out to catch themself on the rib and miner's hand contacted the edge of a bolt mat causing a laceration on the left palm/hand. The miner was taken to the doctor where miner received sutures.

Changing wear bars in head box. When the bolts were loosened the bar flipped hitting the thigh of the operator. The employee was given an Ibuprofen injection by the attending physician at the ER.

EE was sliding a small and thin piece of grout (around 10 lbs) on the conveyor in order to grab it. While EE was doing so, it flipped while falling between the two sections of conveyor and the sharp edge cut EE's wrist (above glove line).

An employee was at desk working on a stainless-steel junction box. While attempting to move the box off the desk, the box slipped. When regaining control of the box, a sharp edge on the hinge of the box cut the employee's left middle finger. The employee was taken to the local occupational clinic to have the wound cleaned and 3 stitches were used to close the wound.

Employee was lifting a gas cylinder bottle on the welding trailer. EE lost grip due to a light frost; the cylinder fell back into the mounting slot with EE's right hand positioned on the bottom end of the bottle to allow EE to guide it down. EE's finger was in-between the bottle and metal rack resulting in injury to the tip of EE's right Pinky Finger, needing 4 stitches.

Employee was installing a T3 strap against the roof from the miner in the 1B CM section. Employee was resting the strap on employee's shoulder during installation. The strap slipped off employee's shoulder and hit the top of employee's right hand causing a laceration behind the index finger. Employee received 5 stitches.

Employee smashed finger.

Employee was struck in the side of the head with a roof strap causing a small laceration.

For past 6-7 months I.E. has been experiencing numbness in their hands. Also been losing grip. Doctor took the I.E. off for surgery on 5-30-2025.

IP works as a diamond drill helper, IP was scheduled to work night shift 1/30 (starting at 5:45 PM), IP reports waking up at 11:00 AM on 1/30 with pain and burning in forearm and had a numb hand. The IP reported to the mine site clinic at about 3:00 PM, rested 1/31 on site and went to a Dr. appt where IP was given work restrictions and rescheduled Feb 7 to reassess.

The mine received a Self-Insured Employer Decision on 01/29/2025 from a medical report dated 11/05/2024. The report identifies a 10% permanent partial disability from occupational pneumoconiosis. Employee has been retired since 1/31/24.

EE had a hearing test and showed a standard threshold shift.

The mine received a Self Insured Employee Decision on 1/23/25 from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board dated 1/29/2025 awarding the injured 15% for permanent partial disability for occupational pneumoconiosis. This employee has retired.

Employee was diagnosed with carpal tunnel of both hands. Had surgical repair on 1/22/25.

Employee was shoveling belts on the surface in the cold weather. 2 fingers on their right hand started hurting. it was possibly a slight condition of frost bite.

Over the last several months, I.E. has experienced grip loss and hands falling asleep in both hands and wrists. Doctor took the I.E. off for surgery on 5-27-2025.

Employee assisting with caustic transfer when they smelled something funny triggering an asthma attack.

CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY LEFT HAND

The Operator was notified on 1/23/2025 that the employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.

Employee has been experiencing left shoulder pain that continues to get worse while preforming normal job duties, After seeking medical attention the employee was diagnosed with glenohumeral degeneration that has occurred over an extended period of time. Employee has worked all scheduled shifts until EE was taken off for treatment on 6-25-25.

The employee was welding on a CAT 993K Endloader bucket 1/8/2025 on the evening shift. On 1/10/2025 employee felt discomfort in eyes and was diagnosed with welding flash burns to the eyes.

The employee reported chest pains to EE's co-worker and subsequentially lost consciousness. EMTs treated the employee who regained consciousness. The employee was transported to the hospital where EE was diagnosed with arrhythmia and anxiety. EE was treated and released and returned to work on EE's next regularly scheduled shift. This was a medical event, not work related.

EE called another EE around 7:00 am as EE was pulling into the plant explaining IE was not feeling well and a bit lightheaded, When EE went up to check on IE who seemed out of it and confused at which point immediately had other EE call 911 between 7:15 & 7:30 am 01-17-25.

Customer truck driver found unresponsive in the cab of the customer truck driver's truck.

Hearing test showed a standard threshold shift in left ear.

Employee had a periodic screening chest x-ray read by two B-readers using the ILO procedures. The X-ray was characterized as consistent with pneumoconiosis with readings of 2/3 and 3/2. Damage or impairment cannot be determined solely by reading chest x-ray films. This report is being submitted to satisfy MSHA program policy letter P92-III-2.