Mining Incidents in February 2025

Two employees were going to top of tower while elevator tech was performing work and got stuck in between floor 7-8. Employees failed to notify supervision, once made aware of the situation over an hour had passed and employees were removed within 15 minutes. Employees were offered a way out from the electrician but said no that they would wait.

A fire started within the engine compartment of a CAT 390D Excavator; fire moved then moved to encompass entire piece of equipment. Operator that was running equipment was able to safely get away from the equipment. Equipment was a total loss.

Mill Manlift gearbox broke. Miner was entrapped in manlift for 38 minutes. Miner egressed out emergency exit of manlift roof.

Bad multi-conductor in #4 shaft.

The main water supply pipe coming into the mine busted causing excessive water to accumulate at the mouth of the mine impeding one escapeway.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after the brakes wouldn't release. After troubleshooting it was found that there was an inoperable brake coil. The brake coil was replaced, the hoist tested, and placed back into service.

Lost drive module on Phoist.

While operating the Volvo 550 excavator a hydraulic leak started during operation that led to a fire in the engine compartment. The operator observed the fire and safely exited the equipment.

A roof fall occurred at this location on 2-20-2025. The fall location was the 2 South Entry 5 31+40 survey station. The fall measured 15 feet wide, 38 feet long, and 5-6 feet high. No one was injured.

The personnel hoist was down for a period of time greater than 30 minutes due to a door switch/wiring issue at the shaft bottom.

#2 hoist (Primary) went down due to electrical problem, Maintenance Coordinator and electrician used #3 hoist to reach surface. Maintenance conducted troubleshooting and found a bad coil on the main brake. Maintenance replaced the bad coil on the main brake and #2 hoist was up and operating at 9:50 pm. #3 & #6 hoist were still operable during this time.

Tracking and arcing developed on the MMT-3 transformer, faulting the transformer phase to phase. The vacuum breaker at MMT-1 failed to open to disconnect power to the underground power system. Resulted in a fire on the Neutral Ground Resistor on MMT-1 and a failed 12.47kV cable in the mine.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after finding broken strands in the rope. The broke strands made the rope meet is retirement criteria. The rope was changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service.

Fire burned the tube belt and caused a galley to fall. Called in immediately to MSHA

A roof fall has been discovered on 02/14/2025 in 6 South 3 East section, 42xc, #2 to #3 entry in the cross cut its self. The fall was approx. 18' long x 6' wide x 6'high. 42xc was dangered off, and cribbed off on both sides and will not be cleaned up.

Stored coal spontaneous combustion resulting in a fire within the silo. No injuries were sustained. The fire was extinguished within an hour of discovery.

Roof Fall - Occurred in the North West Mains track entry (#3 entry) at x-cut 143. The roof fall area measured 40' long x 40' wide x 8'10" in height and fell above the anchorage bolt.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to the ropes getting crossed on the counterweight. The ropes were replaced, the main motor sheave is being repaired, and the elevator will be placed back into service after repairs and testing is completed.

Contractor was painting an electrical box on 3rd floor of F Area. EE needed a paint brush, so EE entered the elevator going down. Contractor became lodged between floors, 911 was called and tech for elevator was called also. Contractor was retrieved from elevator without injury.

The 980M Cat loader was discovered to be on fire at the Preparation Plant. After investigation it was determined that the fire did not burn for more than 30 minutes from discovery deeming it a non-reportable. MSHA was notified by precaution and investigated by MSHA. The fire appeared to have started from an electrical issue in the cab of the machine.

Miners heard a bump in roof and the section foreman pulled all persons on the section outby. At 10:15 pm a roof fall occurred above the bolt anchorage on the 003 section, 2 northwest spad 15+00 in the crosscut between #6 and #7 entries.

The fire started about 5:15. The pit had been closed and crusher that caught on fire was not running. No employees were there and gates to the pit was locked. Crew left about 4:30 pm. No injuries, just equipment damage (portable crusher)

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty car safety switch on the bottom of the car. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

Multiple layers of laminated slate rock were seen to have fallen out above anchorage and above the required depth of the test holes. A small fault can be seen on the outby corner of the fall and is the reason the entry was dropped off the mining cycle as the area was being developed. The fall is roughly 20 ft. by 20 ft, and ranges from 10-14 ft. thick.

Excavator was working to bring down boulders from top deck of mud-cell #1 of all the fresh shot and boulders. EE came down to the bottom and tried pulling boulders. The boulder was in back and sloughed off and rolled down into cab. breaking the glass.

On 2/3/2025 at 11:20 a.m. the shaft elevator was taken out of service due to having run down over the travel position. A broken wire feeding an electrical switch was determined to be the cause, and no miners were in the car. MSHA was notified at 11:47 a.m. A spare wire was used to replace the broken one and the elevator was put back in service at 1:15 p.m.

Had a roof fall above the anchor points in the return of the tailgate of the longwall.

EE had been jack hammering to set a water trap for seals and traded off with coworker to take a break went over to rib sat down when rib roll 68"L x 24" W x 8" T came off at spad #3002/7483 on EE striking EE in the chest and abdomen area.

A miner received fatal injuries. After a bridge collapsed that the miner was operating a skid steer loader on. The miner was clearing refractory brick form a rotary kiln. The bridge that was installed by the property owner collapsed. The skid steer fell approximately 10 feet into a hopper, causing the payload of brick to engulf the operator causing fatal wounds.

Employee was operating a DM45 Highwall Drill on a drill bench. Employee was traveling parallel to the edge and the outside edge gave way. The drill slid off the bench and landed 25 feet below.

While worker was flying in a section of steel into place, the steel slipped down catching the workers right thumb between another piece of steel.

Employee's right index fingertip was amputated inside the pin hole of the Tube Press 6 ram when the Overhead Crane raised the yolk out of the candle eye.

Employee was scattering rock dust out of a scoop bucket with a shovel. As EE went to sling the shovel of dust, EE hit the scoop bucket with the shovel causing the shovel to abruptly stop causing a torn bicep on the left arm. Started missing work on 4/3/2025

Employee stepped down off the flat car and twisted EE's ankle while unloading supplies.

EE was working at the #1 tail piece on the walkway side picking up rocks and inadvertently, a piece of rock measuring 8"x8x1/2"x3"thick bounced off the belt striking EE on the head.

Employee stated employee was bolting off the miner on 78MS when a piece of rib rolled out and struck the employee on top of the foot. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a fractured foot.

Employee was struck by excavator bucket

Two maintenance employees were working to replace broken bolts on the longwall stage loader chain flights. One employee was swinging a hammer to free the flight and the other employee was pulling the chain and was struck by the hammer requiring 13 stitches.

Employee was changing bits in the miner when a rock fell from between the straps and struck EE, causing a laceration to EE's left ear and striking EE's neck and shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The drill operator was assisting on drill maintenance, EE was guiding the drill hammer which was suspended by the mechanic truck boom when EE tripped over a rock, that had not been removed from the work area. The operator stumbled while maintaining EEs grip on the drill hammer, between EEs grip on the hammer and EEs shifting body weight resulted in a fracture to the left scaphoid.

2 employees were changing screens in the screener. Employee 1 was pulling screen from one side and felt 2 pops in their right bicep when EE did it.

Haul truck was waiting to be loaded when a hyd hose blew causing fire. Miner jumped from ladder while exiting haul truck causing injury to left leg and right wrist.

IE was unrolling a long hose when EE let go of the hose and the coupling hit the employee above EE's left eye causing a cut.

Employee stated EE was installing a rib bolt when a piece of drawl rock measuring 32" long X 1" wide X 2" thick fell sticking EE in the face.

Employee was loading supplies onto a roof bolter and felt pain in their back. Injury was not witnessed, and after an investigation, it was decided on 3/19/2025 that this could not be attributed to anything but the work activity the day of the report. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee climbed into the locked-out longwall pan line, under the protection of a shield, to relieve the ranging arm hydraulic pressure buildup so a broken cutter shaft could be safely removed. A rock fell from the top in front of the shield tip, deflected off the shearer drum, and struck employee in the shin.

Employee was installing rib bolts and placed hand on canopy while raising and crushed EE's left pinky between the canopy and a cable bolt head. This injury resulted in stitches and compound fracture of the tip of EE's finger.

Equipment operator got off the piece of equipment to move a tractor pan wheel out of the roadway that had come off the pan, and in the process of lifting the wheel, the employee felt and heard a pop in their left shoulder. The employee was taken to an occupational medical clinic in College Station, Texas and diagnosed with a torn bicep muscle.

Struck right hand on stationary equipment causing soft tissue contusion

On 2/25/25, Vista employee was cleaning material buildup under conveyor with a dingo. The employee caught EE's right hand between the handle of the dingo and the conveyor resulting in lacerations. The employee was taken to Granbury Medical Center where EE received stitches. The employee was released the same day able to return to work.

Employee was walking on the concrete floor near the tail of the North Mains #2 conveyor entry and slipped on wet rock dust.

Employee was jacking a dolly when the jack bar hit the side of EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

An employee was walking underneath the finish screens on EE's way to repair a water line on a finish conveyor. As EE was walking under the screens EE slipped and fell on some fine dust and water that was on the concrete pad. This resulted in a fracture to EE's right fibula.

A fire started within the engine compartment of a CAT 390D Excavator. The fire moved to encompass the entire piece of equipment. While the Operator that was running the equipment was able to safely get away, EE was unable to use the steps on the equipment and had to jump off and landed awkwardly in wet material.

Tire Tech was moving wheel parts around. Linked the flange ring and the bead seat band together in the hands of the manipulator. Turned around to lay the remote control down. The bead seat band slipped off of the flange ring and landed on Tire Tech's foot.

Employee was hooking up wench hook to lift of block when EE's finger was pinched between hook and block. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was carrying a roller on the track entry when EE stepped on the ball of the rail and sprained EE's ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee did not seek treatment until 02/25/2025. A pin for the excavator bucket was being knocked out and when it came out, instead of letting it fall, the employee held onto it, not realizing the weight. Employee's left ring finger was smashed in between the pin and the excavator bucket. The employee received a fractured finger and two sutures.

EE was trying to clear an elevator bucket from a screw. Another EE was twisting the drive belt when first EE pulled the bucket out, causing the screw to rotate. The screw hit the first EE's left hand. First EE suffered a broken hand and laceration.

Employee was rib pinning when rock struck the top of EE's head. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

IE had been dragging cable, loading cribs, and loading beams when EE claimed to have strained EE's right shoulder. The employee finished EE's shift and requested treatment on 2-24-25.

Employee suffered minor burns after coming in contact with diluted lime water

Heavy equipment maintenance employee opened roll door for heavy equipment fueling and used more force than necessary. Hand bumped into top of door frame causing some bruising of right hand/bones restricting ability to squeeze and lift with right hand.

Employee slipped on ice, fell and struck EE's head on the ground. Initial complaints were of pain in EE's head and right shoulder. Several days later, EE still didn't feel well and went to the ER. Possible head injury, will be off work at least 5 days.

While walking around maintenance sled employee stated they tripped and tried to catch themself then stepped in a hole at the same time. Felt sharp pain in shoulder.

Employee was rib meshing when a rib strap swung loose and struck miner in the right hand lacerating EE's index and middle fingers. Compliance with rules, regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

I.E. was stepping up onto the roof bolter carrying a bundle of plates when I.E. felt a burning sensation in stomach area. I.E. was diagnosed with a hernia requiring surgery.

EE called and reported left knee pain while getting on and off a D8 Bulldozer. EE states that the incident happened on Friday night and that the pain has increased since becoming bad enough that it prevented EE from being able to work Sunday & Monday night.

Employee was lying on employee's side changing a torque shaft on the continuous miner when a large rock slid off the miner and pinned employee between rock and frame of the miner.

While walking to the steam bay to retrieve a truck EE slipped on some ice and trying to catch themself grabbed the side of a dumpster and experienced pain in the shoulder, neck and chest.

Employee was sliding stack of roof straps over when EE's small left finger was caught between 2 stacks of straps. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was washing out the sand screw when EE lost control of the hose. The hose struck EE in the left eye.

Employee slipped off ladder scraping upper thigh between the 2nd and 3rd step of the ladder. Came to work to be seen by initial doctor visit on scrape and was sent to ER due to picking at their skin and wife wrapping the area too tight cutting oxygen off to affected skin area.

The millwright reached down to pick up a 2" high-pressure steam valve, but it got hung up on another valve that was wrapped in plastic. EE then felt a slight pain in EE's shoulder.

IE was doing hoist check on Elevator and was walking down stairs and slipped catching themselves. IE pulled their shoulder in the process. The incident took place on 02/20/2025 and employee never missed a regular scheduled shift until 08/04/2025. IE had shoulder surgery.

Miner was placing scrap in recently emptied dumpster while wearing hand protection when EE smashed their right thumb. EE's fingernail became loose and EE's thumb looked split.

Employee was getting on forklift to check diesel fuel level when EE's foot slipped out from under EE causing EE to fall and twist right knee.

Was walking outby the section to de-trash the HG section. While walking person tripped on a rock in travelway and twisted their ankle. Continued working whole shift and asked to be taken to the doctor because it hurt to put pressure on ankle. Ankle was confirmed broken at doctor.

IE was climbing out of a scoop when EE's SCSR got caught. When SCSR got caught it caused the employee to slip. As the employee went to catch self EE's fingers went between the canopy and door of a 650 scoop, the door moved catching EE's fingers between the canopy and door.

Employee strained muscle in shoulder during act of swinging sledgehammer. Task was to drive bolts out of 24" pipe flange.

The employee twisted while lifting a block to be cut for the construction of a brattice while on knees, when employee felt pain in lower back.

While exiting the scoop the scoop operator twisted their left knee. Started missing work on 02/20/2025.

The employee was standing at the ATRS controls on a continuous miner when the employee was struck by a rock in the head and neck area. The employee received 13 sutures to the left ear lobe.

Employee was coming up hill in fuel truck, when truck spun out, slid back 50 feet, then truck went up on spoil and laid over on it's passenger side.

While working to repair dust vacuum hose on the roof bolting machine the drill boom was inadvertently raised pinching the injured employee's fingers between the top of the drill pot and the mine roof resulting in lacerations requiring stitches to two fingers.

EE was standing on the shield. When the shield went into auto pull it came in to contact with EE's right foot, pushing EE's foot into the pan line. Was taken off work on 02/20/2025.

Employee was at the 3090-refuge chamber pulling the 3/C #10 AWG cable around to the back of the refuge chamber to land the cable into the junction box. Employee threw the cable towards the back of the refuge chamber and stepped down from the first rung of the ladder. Employee slipped as employee stepped down and felt a sharp pain in right ankle and fell to the ground.

While working on the right miner conveyor chain EE was using a 2lbs hammer to strike one of the conveyor links when a piece of metal entered the right eye. EE was wearing safety glasses, however the glasses became repositioned on the face slightly exposing the eye. The metal was surgically removed from the right eye.

Employee was operating front end loader, EE stopped and went to exit and felt discomfort in EE's back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee's left heel was caught between the relay bar clevis pin and the headgate debris plate, causing an avulsion to the heel requiring surgery.

Employee climbed on C20 counterweight guard to remove ice from bend pulley when EE slipped and fell fracturing right wrist

Employee was rolling a piece of pipe on the welding table and it hit a piece of angle that was also on the table causing it to fall off and land on employee's left foot just behind the steel toe leaving it bruised and swollen. Employee did not seek medical attention until a later date- ee was put off work eff 3/6/25.

EE was pushing a roller and felt pain/pop in right shoulder.

I.E. bent down to pick up a tube and felt something pop in I.E.'s back and it sent pain down I.E.'s leg.

Employee was climbing off the belt after clearing the grizzly bars and twisted EE's right ankle on 2/18/2025. The employee was later treated on 2/20/2025 and received a full release. The employee later sought treatment again on 2/26/2025 and was written off work at that time.

Employee was getting into the operator's compartment of a diesel locomotive and struck left knee against the SCSR storage box. No rules or regulations were violated, Employee has training and experience. Has contusion, pain, swelling in the knee.

When removing the scraper, the frame that had been unbolted fell down, hitting EE's right upper leg and right knee cap. EE was taken off work on 02/19/2025.

EE on ladder to foam top of Vent Line Curtain. Ladder moved & EE fell to mine floor. EE landed on feet, but left leg folded under EE upon impact. Doctor referred EE for MRI to diagnose if any damage to ACL. MRI was not available till 2/27/2025 and results not received till 3/6/2025. MRI was normal but was diagnosed with knee sprain and referred for PT.

Employee was helping winch a shield ram jack. As EE lifted the jack over a shield toe to keep it from getting bound EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder. EE treated and was released with limitations we could accommodate. EE continued working EE's regular job while receiving PT until, on April 22, it was determined surgery would be required. EE's last day worked was April 25.

Employee's left foot was pinched between a shield toe and relay bar while working on the 5 Right longwall set-up face.

EE was struck by a rib roll in the right foot while setting over in cut with EE's continuous miner. EE did not initially seek medical treatment for EE's injury. EE reported a sharp pain on 5/17/2025 and sought medical treatment at that time. EE was diagnosed with an Achilles Tendon rupture on 5/28/2025 and placed off work at that time.

I.E. was driving out a keeper pin on a cat pad when I.E. struck self in the ankle with I.E.'s own hammer. I.E. suffered a contusion.

Two shop mechanics were working on placing a rod end pin into excavator cylinder while replacing new stick cylinder. 1st mechanic was approximately halfway down an A frame 6' ladder when the cylinder fell striking the mechanic in EE's upper chest causing a contusion. Mechanic did not seek medical attention until 02/19/2025.

IE slipped on a shield toe carrying a PMCR and fell hurting their back.

Employee was helping move the tail roller back into place to remount after changing bearing, when moving back into place the roller moved and EE's hand become caught between the bearing housing and upright I-Beam causing fracture to left hand.

IE was operating a water car when IE claimed to have run into a parked shuttle car that IE did not see straining IE's back. IE did not report the injury until 2 days later.

Contractor bent over a generator panel to change an alternator belt. This caused a back injury.

Employee was loading roof straps on to scoop when strap cut through glove and cut hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

IE was unhooking a winch hook from a shield when the hook fell and smashed left thumb. The employee finished the shift and requested treatment on 2-16-25.

I.E. bent over to pick up a cable and felt something pop in I.E.'s back. I.E.'s back then started hurting and it became difficult to breathe.

IE went under parked haul truck to check it out & got hydraulic oil into both eyes. IE received Rx eye drops and was not released to return to work

Bailey Prep Plant employee was climbing onto a screenbowl to install the spray bar when they felt a pop and after some time felt a burning sensation. The employee began to miss work on 03-24-2025.

Employee reported to the supervisor on 02/16/2025 that EE was in section 4 shipping unloading rail cars on 02/14/2025 when EE slipped and fell on liquid product on the ground while EE was walking towards the hook of the cable during the pulling up of the next rail car. Employee stated that EE sustained injury to left side and leg.

Employee was cleaning out from under the end gate. The gate slipped off of the prying tool and cut off employee's ring finger

IE was operating a lotrac when EE dislodged a timber that fell and struck EE's elbow.

OPERATOR WAS RUNNING A 930 LOADER AND WORKING ON THE HAUL ROAD A ROCK ROLLED OFF THE BERM AND THE OPERATOR RAN OVER THE ROCK CAUSING EE TO BE BOUNCED UP IN THE AIR AND CAUSING PAIN IN EE'S LOWER BACK AND RADIATING DOWN EE'S LEFT LEG

While working on A/C unit for a mixer truck, a shop air hose crimp failed and shot out the air fitting. Hitting employee in the head, causing a head injury. Did not break the skin, but did cause swelling causing EE to go to ER.

Miner hit another miner with EE's fist fracturing EE's jaw

After the employee completed their shift, EE went to their vehicle to start it and allow it to warm up. The employee started the vehicle without being seated inside of it. (standing outside the vehicle) The vehicle lunged forward during this process and ran over EE's left foot.

Employee developed welders flash (Photokeratitis) to their eyes when welding.

EE was exiting a scoop and twisted knee. EE was excused from work on 3/11/2025, and will be getting meniscus repaired in right knee.

Employee was removing old structure from belt when EE hit EE's hand on a roof jack that was set. PPE was a factor; Mining systems was not a factor.

The employee unhooked a car from the hoist car, turned to step down from the ramp, and slipped on a piece of rail, falling on their back and twisting their knee. The employee was taken off work.

Injured employee was building a block stopping in 7W Longwall section. As EE was placing a cinder block on top of another EE smashed the right middle finger between the blocks causing a small laceration. Employee sought treatment and wound was closed using glue. Given 3 days off work. No regulations were violated.

Fall when cleaning loader bucket. Broke Right Collar Bone. Surgery Required.

Mechanic was performing a routine PM on 571 OB truck. EE was changing a fuel filter on the right side of the engine block. With arm extended and pushing on the filter wrench EE felt a pop in shoulder.

Employee was putting pin steels together when EE applied upwards pressure causing the steels to pop the webbing of EE's left hand between the thumb and index finger. EE was treated by the mine nurse where EE received seven sutures which prevented EE from doing their normal job and began missing work on 2/13/25.

Employee-operated Kubota was struck by 40T haul truck operated by mine owner at a travel way intersection of the underground mine. The employee suffered fractures in employee's legs and was transferred to a hospital for treatment.

Employee strained back at the start of employee's shift as employee was pulling themself up to the cab of the excavator.

Employee climbed off bed of truck and slipped on an icy tire rut and sprained right ankle

dumping a wheelbarrow of clinker and felt a pull in lower back area

Roof bolter strained EE's lower back loading pin boards onto the bolter. Started missing work on 02/25/2025.

The operator got off the PC5500 Excavator to relieve themself and when operator turned to walk back to the ladder, operator ran into the lube arm that was down for the service. The operator suffered a cut on the left side of head just above the temple.

Hurt ankle on 2/12/25. Did not report injury till after EE went to ortho on 2/17/25. Claimed to step off haul truck and foot slipped and twisted ankle a bit 5 days later. Ortho found that there was a fracture in the foot. After our investigation EE was put on workmen comp for 24 days until EE was released back to full duty.

Employee was roof bolting when EE was trying to grab EE's drill steels from roof, felt a pop in lower back. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue. Employee did not start missing time until 2/18/25.

Employee had tied EE's sweater with a zip tie and used a blade for cutting. When EE was cutting EE pointed the blade toward EE's body and cut EE's hand. EE should have pointed the blade away from body to prevent this incident.

The affected worker began workday at 6:30 AM. While loosening a screw on the machine, EE lost control of the tool EE was using, causing EE to hit forehead, specifically on the left side, at the level of the eyebrow. As a result, EE sustained trauma and a wound that required a three-stitch suture.

Employee was picking up a chock block that was froze down and felt discomfort to their left shoulder. They continued to work and did not want to be seen by a doctor. On April 18th they reported that they were feeling a lot of pain and would like to be seen by a physical therapist. They then received dry needling.

IE was riding in a mantrip and bounced. EE hit their head on the roof and when EE landed in the seat EE felt a strain in their back.

Employee was walking to job site, slipped on salt, injuring their left quadricep. Diagnosed with a tear of the left distal quadricep tendon.

Employee was backing a dozer on the main dump and contacted a rock with the back of the dozer, this caused a sudden stop which jarred EE and caused neck pain. First day of work missed 02/19/2025.

Employee was sealing wall when EE set bucket of mud down the material splashed in EE's eye. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

I.E. was helping rebuild cmi dryer and was using a chain fall to remove the lid. EE experienced some pain in EE's lower back but finished EE's shift. EE strained EE's back. EE did not become a lost time until 2/24/2025.

When doing alignment for the fan motor the rotor has to be spun. Employee was moving the rotor manually by pushing on the fan blades and felt pain in the right shoulder. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 7/24/25 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED RESTRICTIONS UPON SURGERY.

The employee reports was traveling down the 75 fwl in a haul truck on good roads. The parking brake set up on the truck while in motion causing the employee to twist lower back. The employee was wearing seat belt at the time. The employee was seen by a doctor and issued restrictions.

While employee was walking to haul truck for start of shift, EE slipped and fell injury EE's knee and ribs.

EE was removing right boot using a boot jack. As they pulled their leg up, they felt low back and hip pain.

Employee was in the process of cleaning the basement floor of the preparation plant due to a spillage of flocculant on the floor. EE was moving toward the door to open a bay door on the plant when EE slipped and fell on EE's back.

Production Operator was shoveling mud off the track frame of a dozer while standing on the ground when Operator slipped and fell, landing on left shoulder. X-ray was negative and physician has referred employee for an MRI.

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF JOB TRAILER AND ONE OF THE NIGHT SHIFT FOREMEN INADVERTENTLY SHINED A LASER PEN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S DIRECTION STRIKING EE'S RIGHT EYE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR THE NEXT TWO NIGHTS AND ON THE SECOND NIGHT EE REPORTED EE WAS SEEING WHITE SPOTS AND EE'S VISION WAS FUZZY AND WANTED TO BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR. EE WAS SEEN BY AN OPTOMETRIST.

Employee was center bolting when a piece of slate came down and struck shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee bent down to pick up trash when EE's back popped. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee stepping down from dozer when EE lost EE's footing causing EE to fall; in process of EE falling, employee started experiencing pain.

Employee was cleaning with wash down hose when it caught, EE pulled on it and twisted EE's back. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.

IE was hanging a tube that had fell when EE was pulled into the tube. The employee hit EE's nose on the edge of the tubing.

Injured picked up a trash bag loaded with empty rock dust bags and attempted to throw the bag into a chain box @ the 16 East supply hole and felt a pop in lower back. The trash bag was less than half full. The employee was diagnosed with a herniated disc.

Employee was trying to beat a slide gate on a silo closed using a sledgehammer. Cement sprayed into their eyes and knocked off their safety glasses. Employee was treated at the Hospital Emergency Department.

While exiting vehicle in parking lot before shift start, employee slipped and fell. Employee hit their head and had minor abrasion on right pinky finger. On 2/10/25, employee was diagnosed with concussion.

Employee was walking to bolter and slipped on a wet rock that caused employee's knee to buckle under employee. Employee was treated for a strained knee. The employee became incarcerated on 2/13/25 for an undetermined amount of time.

Employee was assisting a roof bolter operator backing down the entry when the cable fell off the tray. The employee repositioned the cable and, while walking back to the front, was struck by the ATRS pad in the shoulder.

On 2/6/25, employee was working in the top deck of the wash screen, when employee stood up and hit head on the spray bar. Did not seek medical treatment until 2/11/25.

Operator was raising landing gear on a semi-trailer and strained their back

Employee overexerted attempting to remove a strap that had fallen between the conveyor boom and the rib bolter station. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE states stepped down into the mud on the way to the pit car. EE states that left foot went into mud and boot became stuck. EE states left ankle and left knee twisted and has pain in both. States hurts too bad to work on it. Denies previous injury or problem with left foot or knee. Left ankle with notable swelling on examination.

Walking back from #2 entry at crosscut #42 to the longwall face, they slipped in a wet product from the pumpable cribs, twisting left ankle.

Employee was attempting to put a draw bar on a dolly and got left pinky finger caught between the draw bar and dolly. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Roof bolter was trying to connect two steels together. The steels were touching each other with a little boom pressure and when EE pulled on the one in the chuck, they popped together hitting the right thumb causing a fracture. Worked on 02/05/2025, started missing on work 02/06/2025.

EE reported pop sensation in lower back during climb into boom truck. EE states left shop and drove to work area before realizing that low back was too painful to allow standing up straight.

Employee slipped on ice.

I.E. struck leg on the corner of the scoop bucket after helping load it causing a contusion.

Two miners were setting up to load a round. They were scaling down hazards on the face. The IE then approached the face to inspect the holes in the burn. IE turned to talk to the other miner and was struck by a falling rock. IE was transported to the hospital, released, and referred to a specialist. IE saw the specialist and was scheduled for surgery.

Miner was laying out explosives and slipped and fell on pit floor.

Two employees from Lester's Steam Cleaning were steam cleaning their steam truck at the guard shack at the end of their shift. EE 2 by drivers' side door, EE 1 behind the truck at back bumper. EE 3 in a different steam truck, backed up to let traffic by coming off the hill and backed into other truck pinching EE 1 between the trucks.

While drilling a piece of the mine rib measuring 12x12 fell from above the work area striking the employee in the back of the head.

Employee was hosing out a chute on slope belt and there was a pressure change in the hose. Employee got knocked off balance and accidentally tripped over some belt structure and landed on the ground causing injury to hip.

Employee was rib pinning when employee caught the tip of a finger between wrench and bolt. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

A mechanic and mechanic apprentice were horse playing in the maintenance shop. When the apprentice went to plant their right knee, EE fell and hit their right knee on the floor and heard a pop. The employee has been diagnosed with a fractured kneecap and will undergo further evaluation.

On 2/28/25, an employee injured EE's right knee while unloading drums from a trailer. EE climbed over drums to access tie-downs and jumped onto the trailer bed, landing awkwardly. Initial care was conservative. PT was later tried for symptom relief. In July, surgery was required, and the employee is now off work recovering.

Injured was on 3rd rung of ladder in the 13 block intersection #2 entry of 7 west, leaning over trying to hook the end of a chain tape measure onto a surveying spad when the employee fell off the ladder and fractured right wrist upon landing. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Grinding hinge door bolts off with an 4.5 grinder when the grinding wheel came apart striking technician in the left side cheek area from lip to upper cheek, EE was wearing safety glass, no face shield. EE received medical treatment from Emergency room and was released same day and put on light duty next 5 days.

Employee was in the process of dismantling a gear drive when the steel pivot base frame on which it was setting collapsed onto EE's chest.

Maintenance repairman performing non routine tasks, improperly moved object.

Employee was setting up service cart and took step back into crack causing them to roll ankle. Became reportable on 10/31/2025.

An employee was ascending a stairwell prior to the start of their shift when the employee experienced a personal medical issue. The employee subsequently tripped and experienced a stair fall impact sustaining injuries to their left upper extremities.

Ee lifted a pump weighing approximately 30lbs and carried it. Ee reports feeling a "thud" in ee's back and having back "lock up". Ee reported this to workers' comp on 3/10 and was seen at the clinic on 3/11. Diagnosed with sciatica and a strain, aggravating a pre-existing work related injury. Released with restrictions.

Employee fell onto employee's proximity pad at the right hip resulting in contusion and bruising to the right hip. Employee was seen the same day and given a full release with no restrictions. During a follow up appointment the employee was placed on restrictions preventative in nature.

Employee went to stand up in work area when employee felt pain in ankle. The employee was taken to the ER and found to have a sprained ankle. Employee has been removed from work as of 2/24/2025 until 3/6/2025 as per doctor.

Employee felt a pop in EE's knee when EE was climbing up to check shims on a hazemag. EE worked full duty until EE had surgery on March 7th for a meniscal tear.

The injured miner was replacing dead batteries on the repeater in the quarry. EE jarred EE's right shoulder and felt pain. EE went to physical therapy and was eventually recommended surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. The surgery occurred on 10/16/25 making this an MSHA reportable injury.

EE Slipped of access latter of WA500 loader as EE was dismounting falling 4 1/2 feet to ground. EE sustained tear to ACL and fracture to fibula to right leg.

Employee lifted leg to step on a tie rod to get to steps. When EE lifted EE's knee it popped before stepping on the tie rod.

Shovel operator stated jarring their left shoulder while operating the shovel mining out a ramp, and experienced left shoulder pain on 02/19/2025. Employee has a history of left shoulder injury. Employee continued to work full duty until receiving medical treatment for their left shoulder on 10/08/2025.

A roof bolt operator incorrectly coupled a piece of pusher steel and finisher still while attempting to drill a hole for roof bolt installation. With pressure applied, the finisher steel flew back and struck the employee around the bridge of the nose causing a laceration and a fracture of the sinus cavity.

On 2/20/2025, an employee reported pain/symptoms at the start of their shift. When asked if employee was aware of what caused the pain/symptoms or if anything occurred at work, they stated that on 2/18/25 they grabbed a loader handle when exiting equipment and the pain could possibly be from that event. The employee received a diagnosis for their shoulder pain on 4/29/2025.

The employee was attempting to remove the retaining pins to an elevated skid steer bucket. The retaining pins were removed causing the bucket to fall on their left foot. The employee was

While cutting 8 right a piece of rock dislodged between the roof bolts and struck the employees right side causing them to land on the left shoulder. X-rays showed a tuberosity nondisplaced fracture of the left shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictions.

Employee was opening the door to #2 crusher to clean it out when EE felt pain in the shoulder. The employee went to the doctor on 2/18/25 when they diagnosed EE with a rotator cuff sprain and needs to be on light duty.

Ee was dismounting scissor deck underground. Ee slipped and fell, landing on left wrist. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a left distal radius fracture, given a brace and released to modified duty pending ortho consult. At ortho consult, ee put in cast and put off work for 3 shifts, then restricted.

EE was working on a metal tube sleeve for protecting a sensor. Bending in awkward position felt tightness in lower back. Prescriptions prescribed.

Employee was tightening the lid on a tank car with a wrench and the wrench slipped out of EE's hand and EE felt a pain in their lower back. The employee initially tried to treat with first aid but pain worsened and EE wanted to seek medical attention. Employee was seen at local ER and diagnosed with a back strain and taken out of work.

Two employees were attempting to light the Kiln burner when it flashed blowing hot gas and dust onto the employees. One employee received first and second degree burns to the left of their face and neck, the second employee received only a minor burn.

Employee was attempting to remove snow when EE slipped and landed on their right hip.

Employee while walking toward portable restroom (Job Johnny) located at Slate Hopper area, slipped losing footing causing fall onto RIGHT side and felt pain/soreness to RIGHT shoulder area. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care and diagnosed with sprain to RIGHT shoulder.

On February 11, 2025, a mine maintenance employee was performing routine maintenance on a borer miner. While stepping onto the bore miner rotor bit block, EE's foot slipped, resulting in a fall and a laceration to EE's left calf from contact with the borer miner bit. The injury required sutures.

Miner grabbed slusher cable near the block and got EE's hand stuck in the block causing a laceration of EE's left hand.

While going down the stairs of the haul truck, the operator's bag swung in front of operator causing operator to lose balance. Operator used left hand to help catch self and brace self from falling down the stairs and heard a "pop" in elbow. Did not call for a supervisor and went home. Pain became worse so operator went to an urgent care.

Employee was walking on the rail car, slipped and landed on a knee. 03/18/2025 employee had knee repair surgery

Using a vac hose, the suction pulled EE forward strain/pulled EE's lower back. Initially declined medical attention. Pain increased and requested medical on 02/12/2025, which were able to schedule. Restrictions were placed with that appointment.

Employee hurt EE's shoulder while dragging a fuel hose. We were waiting upon diagnostics to figure out what was wrong to know whether it was reportable or not. Employee has been placed on light duty until surgery for a torn rotator cuff.

Employee was starting to drill the outside hole. When the steel touched the roof, the bit broke and the up pressure caused the drill steel to bend in 2 places. EE hit the rotation causing the steel to spin around and strike EE's right thumb causing a fracture.

EE was welding a piece of grating in on the 73 turbine platform which required EE to climb into a tight spot below the grating. When pulling self back up EE heard EE's shoulder pop.

employee was pushing 7 pieces of curb from the splitter to the plunge saw, with another person, when EE felt a pop, EE stopped instantly.

Employee smashed EE's finger between equipment and conveyor.

Employee was installing equipment with crane assist. While walking employee tripped over a dunnage block and fell down. Employee sought medical treatment and was Dx with a rotator cuff tear. Reporting within 10 days.

Operator was changing cloth on the # 3 filter and struck their L Index Finger with the hammer.

The employee was welding a pump skid to a steel dredge pontoon when a pontoon hatch became displaced, pinching the top of the employee's foot just above the protective toe of the required work boot. The incident resulted in a metatarsal fracture in the employee's right foot.

Ee was unhooking the trail cable from dragline. EE was following to make sure it didn't get snagged on anything. EE's eyes were on the cable while passing behind the shoe, EE walked into the shoelace counterweight. EE was evaluated on-site and sent to the clinic for precautionary reasons. Upon further evaluation the employee was not released to return to work.

EE was using a battery hand grinder. The tool slipped and when grabbing, EE hit the trigger. This caused the grinder to flip around. The spinning grinding wheel cut the back of EE's left hand, causing a laceration that required 9 stitches. It also chipped a finger bone & ligament. EE was referred to an Orthopedic Doctor.

While the employee was stepping off of a platform, stepped down with left leg and felt a pop in the right knee. On 4-7-25 Injury became reportable due to injection.

While backing the 548 production truck into the 5 shovel loading position, the dipper bucket contacted the truck box. The employee felt pain in their neck and shoulders and sent needle like pain down their left arm

Was opening a band on a box of product w/utility knife when it slipped and cut EE's pointer knuckle.

Ee stepped off ladder w/rt leg, reports ee misjudged the last step and ee's lt foot caught, hit the ground, and ee heard a pop. Reports pain when moving at 8/10. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with sprain, and released to modified duty.

EMPLOYEE OPENED SCALER DOOR AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN DOOR AND HANDRAIL.

An employee attempted to throw a 3 pound rail anchor into the back of a grapple truck, but the rail anchor ricocheted off the sideboard of the truck instead of landing in the back and struck another employee standing nearby in the mouth, lacerating the employee's upper lip and fracturing the employee's upper jaw.

Employee stepped off of a cone crusher onto a ladder bracket that was welded onto the catwalk with no ladder on it and rolled ankle.

While dismounting a trailer, Temp employee encountered a loose step causing EE to fall 3 feet onto ground scratch on left elbow and left foot pain resulted in left foot fracture.

The employee was lifting an empty 55-gallon drum (~48 pounds). During this lift, the employee felt discomfort in left biceps.

IP was riding bus back to park at lark when bus turned corner from the mine entrance road and hit a hole causing IP to experience neck pain. IP was assessed by EMT and denied transport to clinic. Follow-up appt on 03.04.25 wrote "avoid neck movements that cause pain". Able to perform all normal duties at a slower pace.

Employee rolled their left ankle while getting out of a pickup. The injury became reportable after a doctor placed employee on restrictions on 02/26/2025

EE was closing the doors on the Finish Mill 2. While using a hammer to help close the door EE accidently hit EE's right index finger. Medical attention was sought, and EE was diagnosed with a fracture and placed on restrictions of no use of the right hand.

Employee was scrapping frozen material in a coal barge. When doing this EE jarred their back. Was taken to OMP for evaluation for a strained back and given restricted duty.

While swinging a sledgehammer to remove the roll pins on the blow bars of the secondary crusher the employee felt a sharp pain in the lower right back. Was seen by the doctor on 2/26/25 and placed on restrictions for a muscle strain in the lower back.

While reassembling the centrifuge at #3 steam turbine the operator smashed EE's Left Pinky Finger.

Employee felt a pop in their hip while picking up a paint bucket on 2/23 and then again while changing filters on 2/24 that resulted in additional back pain.

The employee swung a pickaxe to break the built-up clinker Build up. Then, they felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder, stopped using the pickaxe immediately, and reported it.

This incident was a first aid that escalated into medication that was prescribed for inflammation and pain on 3/18/25. The operator was training in a shovel when they fell against a box on the wall hitting their back impacting ribs area.

Employee was troubleshooting issues with material flow at a cement finishing product mill. During this process the employee opened an inspection door to an air slide and when EE opened the door a flush of material came out and got in EE's eye.

Employee was cleaning with a shovel at the tail of PRCV04 (primary conveyer), and with force hit some hardened material with the tip of the shovel, causing a strain to the right groin area.

Haul truck operator backed into the dipper of the shovel causing pain in their lower back.

Employee's hand made contact with discharge water from nozzle of pressure washer wand that the employee was operating.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS MILL CONTROL ROOM WHEN EMPLOYEE FELT A POP IN LEFT CALF MUSCLE FOLLOWED BY PAIN.

Scraping / cleaning hydrator product chute / duct. After initially seeing Occupational Medicine department, with no pain not resolving, employee was referred to an MRI and saw an Orthopedic surgeon on 4/14/25 and was put on work restrictions and scheduled for surgery.

Worker was opening a gate on 02/20/25 when the gate's latching mechanism dropped on right hand crushing their third finger. Worker worked remainder of the day and reported injury to site EMT on 02/21/25

An employee was manually adjusting the forks of a loader with assistance from the client. The employee was supporting the tip of the fork, while the client's employee was lifting and moving the fork from near the backstop. During this movement, the fork dropped, and the employee pinched their finger between the fork and the ground.

Employee was cleaning out a chute with a shovel when EE slipped hitting EE's right side of EE's abdomen on a handrail. EE was seen 1 week later at doctor.

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A PUMP, SLIPPED AND TWISTED KNEE.

Employee was using a tool to remove frozen material from a conveyor. Struck hand on framework injuring thumb.

Employee was kicking rocks off the undercarriage of a conveyor belt when EE felt pain on the back of EE's lower left leg.

The miner was adjusting a conveyor belt. Miner was injured when the pipe wrench miner was using slipped & mashed finger. Miner was wearing ppe. Miner was taken for a medical exam & diagnosed w/ a contusion but only received 1st aid treatment. Miner was restricted from lifting weight with hand. On follow-up appt. miner was told to only work in a splint & would be reevaluated.

Employee was exposed to a caustic leak on the Mez deck in precipitation.

While an employee was placing the shackle of the man basket onto the hook of the 1300 crane for the daily load test, the hook spun, pinching the fingertip of the middle finger of the employee's right hand. This caused bruising and bleeding.

Employee was walking to EE's haul truck when EE stepped on a frozen puddle of ice. EE slipped and fell straight backwards and injured EE's shoulder.

Miner was climbing into powder rig man lift basket and hit EE's left knee on the basket.

The injured employee was walking down a catwalk at the feed station and slipped on some ice. As EE fell, EE grabbed the handrail, pulled EE's shoulder, and landed on EE's right knee and elbow.

While stepping onto a parking pad outside of the electrical shop building, the employee slipped and fell to the ground. Employee landed on torso.

EE was coming down from the back of the water truck with a hose in hand. The high velocity fire hose valve opened up and the employee lost their footing. EE did make it to the ground on both feet, but the landing was hard.

Employee reported intermittent left knee soreness at the end of shift, but couldn't think of any incident or event that could have caused it and didn't think that it was work related. The employee sought medical care when the issue didn't resolve, and was advised that it could be related to repetitive pushing of the clutch pedal on the site's front end loader.

IP was driving haul truck when they hit a pot hole and began to experience neck pain. Was assessed by EMT. IP went to clinic with supervisor for further evaluation. 03.04.25 visit "Avoid neck movements that increase pain. Avoid overhead shoulder movements that increase pain." Worker able to perform all normal duties at a slower pace.

Using a pipe wrench to break loose a plugged piece of equipment. EE stated EE was putting pressure on it, it broke loose and EE's left hand got caught between the pipe wrench and shiv. EE stated it crushed EE's hand in the same place of EE's previous fracture from last year.

Miner was adding a section of drill steel using a wrench to tighten the connection. The miner's left thumb was caught between the drill boom and the wrench causing a small avulsion to the left thumb.

Injured was moving a 55 gallon drum in the warehouse when the injured felt pain in knee. Incident occurred on 2/16, but not reported until 2/18 when medical attention was requested.

The operator replaced the 612 A strainer and then proceeded to switch the 612 B Strainer. While turning their back to switch the strainer valves, a loud noise occurred, causing slurry to spray out of the strainer housing toward the operator. This incident caused the operator's hard hat to come off & them hitting their head on the beam above.

Employee was using an iron worker to shear a piece of 1/4"X2" strap when they pinched their finger between the workpiece and the shear table.

Assigned to change out a steering pump and in process used a come-along to hoist up pump into place, felt a pop in left bicep

Associate was placing a spud pin in the spud when left pinky finger became injured. Associate Received a Transverse Fracture to the left pinky finger. Associate treated and released.

Was going to help another employee lift an oxygen bottle into the back of a service truck and felt a pull in EE's abdomen. Reported to supervisor and denied observation. Stated EE would let them know if the condition worsens. Came to supervisor at a later date and requested to be seen by the doctor. Doctor placed on restrictions of not lifting more than 25 pounds for 7days.

Employee was washing under the 219 ball mill. Employee crossed over the 212 cyclone feed pump discharge line by stepping on the angle iron brace supporting the pipe. While stepping over, employee slipped and rolled an ankle. Employee was placed on restricted duty 02/18/2025.

EE was holding a hose while another employee was cutting it. When the knife blade passed through the hose, the knife carried momentum and cut the back of EE's left hand.

Employee was putting a wheel chock into a chock holder when they smashed their finger resulting in a fracture.

Employee smashed fingers.

Driller was in the process of drilling boreholes, dust hose collection was not operating properly. Upon inspection of the dust collection hose, driller saw an obstruction. EE removed the hose to clear debris from the hose and upon re-attaching the dust collector hose, EE's right hand came in contact with the metal fastener on the hose, cutting EE's right hand.

EE and another worker were lifting a belt for a conveyor repair. After completion of work, EE sat in EE's office and felt discomfort in EE's back. On following days EE stated condition was improving. On 3-6-25 EE stated that on 3-3-25 EE bent over in the shop and felt strong pain. On 3-6-25 EE's back was hurting severely.

While removing a multi tone screw EE's left leg was stuck when load shifted.

MIS Employee felt a popping sound while ascending stairs, felt pain in leg.

While Employee was climbing onto the Rock Truck EE slipped and grabbed ahold of the handle therefore injuring EE's right shoulder.

A return Roller fell off a Radial stacker as is was being moved over. Employee was moving it at the controls and looked up and it hit them in the face.

The employee was poking lumps out of a discharge chute with a bar. As employee was poling the material the bar broke through the material, the employee pinched right middle finger between the bar and the edge of the chute.

Tripped on lip of grating and fell forward onto left knee.

Employee was pulling hose and foot got stuck in mud causing them to fall forward onto their knee. Incident became reportable on 2/12/25

Employee was servicing equipment, EE started to descend the ladder. When EE got to the last rung, EE's left foot going to the ground and as EE was letting go of the rails with EE's hands and stepping down with EE's right foot...EE caught EE's boot solidly on the last step which caused EE to fall back. EE's body twisted as EE was falling, landing EE on EE's right hip and back.

Employee was using a pipe wrench to break a rotary feeder free. EE was unable to break it free by hand. EE then used EE's body weight by standing on the wrench. EE slipped off and the impact to the flooring caused pain in EE's left knee.

Miner injured their lower back while replacing return rollers on conveyor. Miner did not seek medical attention and documented purpose. Miner went to urgent care on 2/13/2025.

Slipped on icy road

The miner was injured prior to loading explosives at a header. EE entered the basket on the powder truck and was manipulating the ANFO hose when the hose "whipped" and struck the face, causing small pieces of rock to break off. One piece struck EE in the right palm causing a laceration.

Employee was working on the screen at Scrubber Tower 10SC002. After putting all the tools away, the employee went down to the MCC to remove the lock and commented to a coworker EE couldn't find EE's vaping device and rushed up the tower, climbing too quickly into the screen EE's right foot got caught in the screen panel and EE fell twisting and straining it, the ankle and knee.

Employee was attempting to seat a clamp and struck right thumb with brass hammer. Employee has a fracture in thumb.

An Employee was opening the door for the mineral separator (Rotex), the door handle sprung unexpectedly catching the tip of EE's right pinky finger between the handle and door structure causing a laceration that required 6 sutures and an open fracture to the tip of the finger.

One employee was holding an electrical box in place while a co-worker was using a drill. The saw slipped and punctured the left thumb of the person holding the electrical box.

Injured was on a step ladder investigating a coolant leak. Operator boarded the machine not knowing the injured was still looking into the leak. When moving the loader, operator noticed injured lying on the ground. Operator immediately stopped the machine, and checked on the injured. This became a recordable on 2/17/25 when employee got restrictions.

The employee was working at the CLP Plant jack hammering concrete, when the jack hammer bounced up and landed on the employee's left foot. The jack hammer tip struck the boot between the steel toe and the Metatarsal cover. Causing a fracture to the left big toe.

Employee was crouched down and felt a pop in EE's knee when EE stood up. Employee was seen by a doctor on 02/06/25, where EE did not receive any treatment and was not placed on modified duty. EE was seen again on 02/17/25, where EE was placed on modified duty.

Employee was holding a bolt with the left hand and started to use an impact wrench to loosen the bolt. The bolt head began to spin in the hand resulting in a laceration of the left middle finger requiring sutures.

While unscrewing a bin-level probe by hand (without using a tool) for maintenance/troubleshooting, the employee felt pain in their right hand. The probe was threaded tightly and the employee applied force as it was not budging. It gave way quickly, resulting in the injury (sprain).

Employee was walking down catwalk and felt a pop in EE's left knee. Employee was seen by doctor who found no injuries but requested further imaging and placed employee on restricted duty until imaging was completed.

EE was bending down to pick up a shovel when EE stood up EE felt a pop in lower back, EE was diagnosed with a back strain and issued light duty

Employee was welding up two guards when EE took welding helmet off because it was flickering on and off. Employee decided to finish the weld without helmet on. On 2/6/25 EE reported to Supervisor that EE's eyes were bothering EE and EE wanted to go to the doctor. Employee went to clinic and was diagnosed with welding burn and issued prescription eye drops.

Gloves were not worn.

While walking to load next retail truck in loadout section of #14 Prep Plant, employee's wet boot slid on floor causing RIGHT ankle to "twist" while attempting to change direction. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with sprain to RIGHT ankle.

Employee was working with porta-power when reservoir failed causing debris to hit them in the arm.

Employee was putting a steering cylinder on the back of a service truck when it slipped, fracturing EE's finger.

EE was attempting to remove a drill bit from a drill basket when it became jammed. When the bit finally came loose, it struck the employee's right index finger, resulting in a chipped fracture and laceration that required stitches.

Employee alleges that EE strained EE's lower back while performing repairs on an excavator. EE did not notify management until 2/10/2025. EE states that EE was handling a started when the event occurred.

Shoveling piles of lime into hopper and strained a chest muscle.

Driller helper had right foot on the drill rod bin skid while marking the drill pipe. When EE stepped down off the skid, 8", EE rolled left ankle. After alerting the mine safety team and following their protocols, they went to a clinic where x-rays were negative. They diagnosed EE with a sprained ankle and put EE on restricted duty.

Miner was picking up a panel by EE's drill and when EE stood up and turned EE heard a crack in EE's back.

Ee was replacing transmission mounts. While positioning mounts in holes, the load shifted, pinching the ee's finger. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a left finger fracture, given a splint and antibiotics, and released with restrictions.

2/3 EE got down from loader to 3' ladder, EE's pantleg caught on a bolt, EE lost balance, fell, and twisted knee. 2/4 EE taken for a medical eval. and cleared to return w/o restrictions. EE follow up 2/24, 3/28 still cleared to return w/o restrictions. 4/21 MRI shows possible strain/tear of right knee ACL PCL. 5/30 EE referred to PT and cleared to return with modified duty.

Operator was attempting to fix leaking packing on #7 washer under flow pump by loosening the nuts on the packing gland. EE got sprayed in EE's face with mud and liquor. This incident occurred in Clarification.

Employee was replacing haul truck tire in tire shop on a flat surface. Getting into the tire rim to work with the air stem they stepped down and twisted their left ankle spraining it.

Ee was climbing ladder on grader when ee slipped, falling about 3 feet to the ground, landing on buttocks. Seen at ER, diagnosed with contusion to back/pelvis, released with restrictions.

While loading Haul Truck 36, a shovel operator trainee made contact with the back of HT36 with the dipper. After dumping the operator continued onto an additional run at Shovel 3. After another full load/dump cycle, the operator stated they felt neck and back pain.

Employee was going to swap lines on top of C tanks and stepped in a 6" trench that had been dug at the base of the steps for water to drain. Employee felt stress on hip and groin area. Employee initially didn't want to go to doctor but pain worsened and on 2/5/25, employee wanted to seek medical attention. Was treated for strain and put on light duty restrictions.

Employee was cutting rope for filter cloth and accidentally cut Left 4th finger.

Worker was pulling themselves up on ladder to the Haul Truck and felt a sharp pain in their left shoulder. Medical provided restrictions. Able to perform all normal duties but at a slower pace.

While driving through SH3 pit, a haul truck trainee employee hit a rough spot in the road. Initially the employee stated they were ok but after another run, they told their mentor that they were experiencing back pain.

EE pulled up to quarry office to sign in for the day. As EE stepped out of truck onto the shoulder of road EE slipped on ice exiting the truck. EE tried to grab door but fell to ground with shoulder/right arm pain and was taken to urgent care.

EE had just finished loading trailer with the loader. As EE was preparing to leave there was a swarm of around 40 bats overhead and one flew directly for EE's face. EE swatted at the bat to keep it from hitting EE's face. Afterward EE noticed that EE's hand was scratched. The doc advised a full rabies vaccination series.

Employee was underneath the primary shaker area when the chute door was left open causing large rock to bounce out. In the process of this action employee was stuck back of the head causing a small laceration.

Employee was pulling back a piece of flex pipe when they felt a pop in their elbow. The employee sought medical treatment and was given an immobilization sling to use as needed.

The employee was manually clearing material out of the cone crusher (choked), as employee was doing it a rock fell and struck employee's right forearm. The employee received 9 stitches.

While throwing out shards of metal a piece of metal got caught on the employee's glove, ripping it causing a small piece of metal to become embedded in employee's hand

Alignment hand tool hit injured person in the chin while EE was attempting to free it.

Night shift EE decided to retrieve EE's RC car from the employee parking area. The EE retrieved the RC car, placed it in the company truck, and stopped by the granite sand pile. EE began operating the RC car and during this process, EE lost control of the RC car and it jumped off the ramp at approximately 20 mph and struck the EE in the face, causing a laceration on EE's chin.

A contractor who was walking across the parking lot from EE's parked car to the mine's training center when EE was struck by the car of an employee. The employee was arriving at work to begin EE's shift and searching for a parking space at the time of the accident.

Accident conditions are Unknown. Tractor and trailer were totaled.

While pulling a skid out of crosscut EE noticed a bolt that needed to be moved and as EE attempted to move it the skid hit EE's right foot.

EE was tightening the clip on EE's radio when the screwdriver slipped and punctured EE's hand.

TM was stripping wire insulation with a utility knife when the employee cut the pad of left thumb.

EE flip a manual gate to chute EE opened the metal door and secured the safety chain; EE bumped the metal door causing the chain that secures the door to come loose, the door fell back down and smashed the employee's finger The EE was wearing safety gloves when incident occurred Employee's finger index nail was smashed and employee sustained a fraction finger

Employee was drilling a hole in a 1/2" bolt. As EE was applying pressure to the drill, the drill bit broke, resulting in the pinkie finger of EE's right hand striking the broken drill bit, with a laceration of EE's right pinkie finger.

While changing rolls employee had a piece of clinker dust get behind EE's safety glasses and in EE's eye. EE was given antibiotic eye drops after removal of particle on 03/03/2025

Struck in mouth by a steel for boring holes in 2x4. After finishing making a hole in 2x4, when removing steel, employee punched self in the face with steel, resulting in a chipped front tooth.

Employee was using index finger of right hand to move rollers on a transition between two jug conveyors in clumping packaging department when employee's finger was pinched resulting in a laceration requiring stitches to close.

Employee was using a manual post pounder to install a grounding rod. Pounder came off rod and went in between pounder and employee's hand. Causing laceration to employee's right hand. employee received 6 stitches.

Employee was drilling a hole in a new disconnect box. The drill bit got caught and pulled the box into employee's hand. Caused a cut and tuft fracture to right index finger.

EE states EE was lifting a 3"x3"x8' piece of dunnage that wasn't heavy. EE twisted wrong and felt immediate pain.

Wrench slipped, struck employee lip causing laceration.

I.E. was putting a 6' bolt and glue into a hole. As they were pushing the bolt into the hole, they slipped causing them to lose grip of the bolt. The bolt fell from the roof hit the wrench and struck the I.E. above the eye. The laceration required stitches and the I.E. did not miss any work.

Coveralls got caught and tripped the person involved causing the person to fall and puncture hand when falling to the ground.

The employee was climbing on a drill rig and strained EE's shoulder area

EE was drilling a hole in the top when the steel clogged. EE hit the steel with a 1' wrench. The wrench popped back up hitting EE in the mouth, splitting EE's lip as well as knocked out 2 of EE's teeth.

Miner was walking when the miner tripped over a 10' piece of 6" steel C-channel lying along side the opening to a walkway.

Employee parked a skid steer loader, when employee was getting out of skid steer and stepping down, employee hung left foot in between the bucket frame and step for dismounting skid steer.

A piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right-hand ring finger resulting in a laceration.

Employee was helping install the trapping shoe and left index finger was pinched between the trapping shoe and rack wheel.

Employee was helping re-rail a motor. While the motor was being jacked up, a 3"x4" piece of blocking kicked out striking the employee in the left cheek.

EE was using grinder with a grinding disc. The grinder kicked back cutting EE's knuckle on EE's right hand.

Employee was standing next to the hood doors on K2 Burner Floor when a 6" metal braided hose that was being suspended broke loose causing it to swing striking the employee in the face.

The employee was installing brackets for form scaffolding. While EE was trying to shift an alignment rail, EE had to loosen the alignment bolt. While hitting the bolt, the hammer ricocheted off the bolt and into EE's left hand EE had placed on a 4x4 form brace.

Driller was attempting to add brake line antifreeze to the compressor and had removed plug when the driller inadvertently opened the valve and residual antifreeze in the line sprayed driller in the face causing some antifreeze to enter eyes.

Employee was setting a vertical pin keeper on longwall face and using a horizontal pin to hit it in place. Employee accidentally hit left finger with the pin causing injury.

Employee was looping shield hoses and walking by another employee that was removing a staple using two hammers to pry out the staple. When striking hammer, a piece of metal from the hammer accidentally struck employee's arm causing injury.

EE was assisting moving a portable heater (salamander) when lost balance and crushed pinky finger on RT hand between heater and cross member on rotex deck. EE was taken to ER resulting in finger fracture and nail avulsion.

EE was ascending ladder & twisted right ankle.

Employee was removing snow and ice from a conveyor belt with a flat nosed shovel. While pushing the ice off the belt, the shovel caught on the belt and employee's body weight went forward. The wooden handle came back and hit employee in the mouth. This caused 2 teeth to break and had to be extracted. Antibiotic prescribed.

On 2.20.24, EE was pulling & lifting on an empty battery tray on a CAT 349 Excavator trying to remove it. It did not move, so EE used pry bar to remove. EE reported back soreness the next day but did not want to go to doctor. EE requested to see doctor on 2.24.25 & doctor released to return work. On 2.25.25 doctor required physical therapy and allowed EE to return to work.

IP was using a Parmelee wrench to break latch head by applying downward pressure when EE's hand slipped. The wrench spun around the tube. When the IP's hand slipped it caused EE's head to lower and the wrench struck EE in the lip, causing a small vertical split in EE's lip.

Employee removed side port hole to remove rocks and cement rushed out of port hole and got into EE's right eye.

The employee stated was operating a motor down 6W haulage when some rock dust fell from the top and made contact with employee's eye. Employee sought medical attention and was prescribed medicated eye drops.

EE was assigned to build a platform and hopper. EE was wearing a harness but did not tie off and fell through the unfinished platform. The fall was approximately 13 feet. Injuries include a cut about the eye, wrist fracture and teeth knocked loose, and a cut on lip.

EE stated that was striking on a chisel with a hammer when the chisel flew back and struck EE in the left eyebrow, causing a laceration.

While troubleshooting fan shroud on equipment, Employees thumb was struck by fan.

A Miner was injured while separating the forks on a Skid Steer that resulted in a sprain to Miner's left index finger.

Employee was helping another employee remove a hydraulic hose. A third employee had radioed the pressure had been released from the line. The injured employee was holding the hose as the other employee removed the staple. After the staple was removed the hose whipped out of the injured employee's hand and struck EE's right index finger.

Employee pinched their right pinky finger between two bars requiring 4 stitches.

At 11 AM on 2/18/2025, an employee was working on a concrete pump, attempting to drive off the bearing housing. The employee put a wedge in place and hit it with a hammer, but the wedge flew off it hit the employee in the mouth. This resulted in a lower lip laceration which needed 3 sutures.

Employee felt an irritated eye. Employee was taken to the optometrist for evaluation where a prescription of an antibiotic for a scratch on the cornea. There was no debris.

The employee was in the process of loosening a bolt on a piece of machinery. While pulling back on the wrench to loosen the bolt, the wrench slipped off the bolt and hit the operator in the mouth, striking EE's upper right central incisor tooth causing a hairline fracture in the tooth.

Employee was climbing a ladder to complete a task on the crusher. Employee went to step on to the third rung of the ladder and slipped. Employee landed on the handrail to EE's right. When employee fell EE's finger/arm caught a piece of metal plate resulting in a scratch on EE's arm and a cut on EE's finger resulting in the nail falling off.

Employee slipped on ice and landed on their right elbow, resulting in pain in their right shoulder.

While operating the telescopic forklift, the miner opened the left-hand door, high wind pulled the door from the miner's grip, broke safety strap, the door hit the frame and shattered the glass creating flying debris. Debris was removed from beneath the eyelids, an ointment applied, the mine returned to work.

Ind was grabbing a roof plate off the bolter tray when the plate caught another plate which came down striking the ind in the right arm causing a laceration which resulted in 5 stitches.

Employee received laceration on lower right leg from high pressure water lance that required 6 stitches.

While using an unapproved tool for personal use a laceration was sustained to right hand which resulted in medical treatment.

Employee alleges was walking from scale house to employee's work truck and heard a pop in right foot. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture to the right foot.

Employee was doing maintenance on a blending gate when the ratchet EE was using slipped and hit EE in the mouth, causing a laceration. EE received 8 sutures and was released to full duty.

Employee slipped and fell on ice.

Emp using a sledge to straighten track, sliver from sledge came back and cut employee's face.

Employee was moving a 17" by 17" piece of broken shell liner (discharge liner) to place lifting sling around for removal. The Liners weight came over center, the injured reached for the liner, grabbed a sharp edge and cut EE's right palm area. The liner cut through the TIG welding glove. Cut was approx 2 inches in length

EE was on ladder fixing hydraulic lines on the Excavator and fell on the ground

EE was underneath the surge bin trying to free frozen material by hitting the bin with a sledgehammer. On one of EE's swings the sledgehammer bounced back at EE striking EE in the right shoulder.

A hose released pressure causing an abrasion to the left cheek. Employee said they were loosening and wiggling the hose and valve connection when it made a pop and they felt the oil hit to their cheek. Spray of oil happened and only lasted a split second.

Enclosed space with limited movement lifting and installing liners in velocity box. Lifting panels, oxygen bottles and using sledgehammer.

Employee pinched and cut finger.

While going down the steps in Robo 3 the operator's boot caught the grating causing operator to miss the last 2 steps. Employee fell to the ground and feels pain on both inside and outside of knees. Employee referred to a specialist on 2/17

Lifting steel plates in to chutes for welding repair.

EE rolled left ankle while dismounting the Co. #402 roof bolting machine in the #5 entry due to an unseen 4"x4" hole in the mine floor. EE reported the incident later in the shift and continued working. That night they sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. EE was fully released to work on 02/12/2025.

Employee was working with a 30mil chain on the Crabapple slope bottom while hooking up supply cars. EE pinched right middle finger between the chain and the general car causing a laceration. EE was treated with 6 stitches and released for work. EE returned on next scheduled shift.

EE was extracting a pin on the crawler frame when it dropped pinching EE's finger

The conditions contributing to the injury or illness are primarily related to environmental factors (strong winds, sand, and dust) at the mine site, which led to aggravation of previous asthma for the individual despite the use of respiratory protection (N95).

IE was setting a timber in the beltline. A piece of scale rock fell when EE was hammering in wedges striking the employee on the back of EE's head/neck area causing a laceration. IE received two staples to close the wound.

Employee got dust in their eye, scratched an eye and sought medical attention. Went to the eye doctor and was diagnosed with a conjunctival abrasion. There was nothing in the eye but was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.

Once underground employee got out of mantrip to check equipment. When getting back in EE shut their thumb in the door.

Employee was sliding rub rail out of the way. Rub rail slid off the block that was supporting it and EE's finger was caught between the rub rail and the block causing a laceration requiring 6 sutures.

While making adjustment on the Case Packer hand slipped and hit the guide which caused the injury.

Employee received a laceration from a screwdriver while reaching into a toolbox, The laceration required stitches.

EE was stepping off the work boat onto the dredge when EE's foot slipped through the handrail of the work boat, pinning EE's leg up to the knee. EE didn't go to the clinic until 2/18/2025, they said EE has an infection in the lower part of the leg

Employee was exiting the confined space down an extension ladder. Upon trying to step on the 2nd from bottom ladder rung their left knee locked up on them causing them to miss the rung. This caused them to step all the way to the ground, twist their knee, and fall to the ground. The employee had pain in their left knee and couldn't apply pressure to it.

Employee was working on grader replacing cutting edges. The employee over torqued a bolt causing it to break loose. The bolt hit the underside of employee's hardhat ricochet to employee's forehead striking employee above the right eyebrow, creating a laceration. The laceration needed 5 stitches to close.

Injured occurred as the employee was using a prybar to move a gearbox and heard a popping noise on EE's right foot.

Employee got shocked by a faulty speed switch on a conveyor.

Employee was holding a large wrench while assisting coworker tightening a nut. When coworker tapped the end of wrench with hammer, wrench fell off the ring and landed on EE's right pointer finger.

Steep grades, loose material, wet ground conditions with truck driving up steep grade, causing truck to slide back into the excavator and a rock to strike the cab.

On final day of EE's job, employee was descending a 15' fixed ladder with a cage when EE's foot slipped and EE fell approximately 10'. Employee broke EE's left fibula.

EE's were replacing troughing roll assemblies from under a screen deck, EE was using a 2ft pry bar to flip a roll out for replacement, as the roll flipped out the frame of the roll frame came down on the EE's right index finger.

Employee tripped and fell on a pallet with EE's right knee resulting in soreness and some bruising. Employee continues to work but started physical therapy on 2/20/2025.

While adding cable to a roof bolter a piece of wood from the wooden spool the cable was one got embedded in EE's left ring finger and needed 5 stitches to get out.

Miner was bolting when loose material fell from the back causing a laceration on the right forearm. The laceration required sutures.

While dismounting from the driver's side of a water truck, the employee missed the bottom step and fell backward, landing on their backside. Initial injuries included a scrape to the arm and leg and back soreness (first aid). On 2/11, they reported neck stiffness, received medication, and were recommended physical therapy starting 2/21. Work status: No restrictions.

Employee felt sick after cleaning.

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING THE LHD TRACTOR LOADER BACK INTO A ROOM WE ARE MINING. EE HIT A RAISED CUT IN THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE TRACTOR TO BOUNCE. EE'S HARD HAT FELL OFF AND EE HIT HEAD ON THE CEILING/ROOF OF THE TRACTOR CAB.

Ee was cleaning a jammed piece of copper from the stripping machine. Wearing gloves and using finger to try to remove the jammed piece and felt a cut. Took off the glove in the restroom and left index finger was cut. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a laceration that was closed with 4 sutures. Released to work.

Employee sustained laceration to finger during maintenance activity on Filter Press #2 in the Mill.

While attempting to clear a buildup of material in a chute, the EE used a pry bar to dislodge the obstruction. During the process, the employee struck downward with the bar, causing the material to break loose unexpectedly. As a result, the EE's hand made contact with the side of the chute, leading to a laceration on the middle finger of the right hand that required three sutures.

A miner was cutting a piece of skirt board rubber when the belt knife slipped causing them to cut through their jeans into their thigh. The cut was not bleeding but clinic placed two stiches on the cut to prevent it from opening up.

On February 3rd, 2025, at 4:30 AM, an employee pulled back a hose with excessive force, lost balance, and rolled their left ankle while trying to stabilize. A crunching and popping sound was heard. Unable to bear weight, the employee's foot was dangling. Work partners, the foreman, and safety were notified. The injury was classified as recordable on March 2nd, 2025.

Mild hearing threshold shift.

Employee tested and had a standard threshold shift on EE's hearing test. Employee came in on day off

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Employee felt continuous pain in wrist

EE was diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome after 40 plus years of mining.

Over the past 3 weeks operator developed pain in right shoulder, the pain became worse over time

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

While employee was drilling a line broke under EE's feet filling up the cab with fumes. Employee seeked medical attention.

Employee was diagnosed with a standard threshold shift by Dr. on 02/13/2025. The hearing loss is consistent with noise induced loss in the right ear.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

EE was sweeping and shoveling material off of floor, felt pain in right forearm and elbow. 2/10/2025 was a report only. EE asked to see Dr on 3/17/2025, at which time it became a recordable event.

STS on EE's Audiogram. The standard threshold shift for EE may or may not have been from the workplace. EE wears hearing protection onsite. This may be from being around loud engines and shooting firearms offsite.

Code 26 - Moderate loss in hearing

Reportable hearing loss

Ee was dispatched to assist w/reagents offload delivery. Ee arrived on scene & had difficulty breathing. Contractor that was waiting to be offloaded recognized ee was having trouble & asked if everything was ok. During the interaction, ee used their asthma inhaler, was unable to take deep breaths, & asked contractor to get help. Contractor helped ee to ground & called a MAYDAY.

Equipment operator stated EE wasn't feeling good and asked to go home. Operator missed two days the week prior with the flu. After operator badge out and left active mine area to personal vehicle area the operator entered EE's vehicle at approximately 7:51 and was found diseased in EE's vehicle approximately 6:15 p.m.

Employee was found in pick up truck unresponsive. Site employees began First Aid/ CPR / AED measures until EMS and First Responders arrived.

Employee experienced a minor stroke and an aneurism during the start of the shift. EE called the acting foreman and they called 911.

Customer Truck Driver became engulfed in Stone (DGA) when unloading excess material after being weighed out. Driver at the rear of EE's vehicle when slope of stone pile gave out trapping EE under the pile. EE was removed by Quarry personnel with assistance from Emergency Response Units. EE was evaluated and released from Hospital the same day.

A contractor without a contractor ID installing arc flash labels at the mine walked down a slight incline off a small cement pad, lost EE's balance and broke EE's right leg.

EE was replacing the pin on the scoop lift jack pin. EE leveraged the jack with a chain and slate bar and was going to check alignment. EE used the left middle finger when the jack fell catching their finger.