Mining Incidents in June 2025

The dynamic brakes faulted out causing the production hoist to be inoperable. Found switch in hoist operators booth in automatic.

The electric motor for the pump on the 1700 level lost one leg of the 3 phases. This caused the remaining two legs to heat up because they were drawing more amperage. The varnish on the coils and insulation started to smoke as a result of the motor heating up.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/28/2025 at 3-17xc. The fall was 10'-15' wide 20'long, and height was undetermined. The fall was flagged off on the out by side and will be cleaned up.

An employee observed an electrician's golf cart that was parked near the Phoist control room was on fire and notified their supervisor. The supervisor contacted CFD and verified that the EVAC system was activated. The supervisor immediately traveled to the location of the golf cart and found that the fire had been extinguished by employees using fire extinguishers.

At approximately 10:30PM Friday June 27, 2025, a roof fall was found in 13w/95. Due to being above the anchor point MSHA was notified by phone. MSHA representatives where on site and issued a K-order on 6/30/2025.

A roof fall was discovered in the 0 East Section of the #2 entry at 4 crosscut. The fall was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/26/2025 at 3-19 xc. The fall was 10' wide by 10' high and 40' long. Both sides of the fall were flagged off and fall will be cleaned up.

An unplanned cave-in / release of material occurred underground during the second shift. During the second shift employees were loading shot rock and transporting to surface storage area when employees heard material falling and an accumulation of dust appeared in their area.

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #1 Entry at the 4 way intersection of 2-23. The fall is approximately 18 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. Not other part 50 criteria applies.

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #7 Entry at 2-24 to 2-26. The fall was part of an existing fall and was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Stack rock transition to sandstone, fell in intersection above anchorage point.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/24/25 at 3-18 xc on the track. The fall was 20'-25' long by 16'wide and 10'-15' high. Both sides of the fall were flagged off and fall will be cleaned up.

The coal man elevator stopped between floors with one person in the elevator car. The shift supervisor and maintenance personnel tried to reset the elevator but were not successful. Thyssen Krupp Elevator company was called out to safely lower the elevator. The employee was in the elevator for longer than 30 minutes and the event was called in. No injury occurred

An unplanned roof fall occurred on J7 section, 38 crosscut, #5 entry approximately 20'x20'x7'.

At end of shift EE parked excavator in the pit. While completing post-shift inspection, the EE heard a noise and saw smoke from the engine compartment. EE tried to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher but was unsuccessful and evacuated the area. EMS was contacted. Fire continued beyond 30 minutes, at which MSHA Hotline was called. No injuries were associated with this incident.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 1420, a wildland fire was discovered inside the mine permit boundary near a public utility powerline during high wind conditions. The fire was not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery making this event immediately reportable to MSHA. No personnel, equipment or facilities were endangered by this event.

Around 9:30 am an Employee was loading a UTV on the service cage at the surface collar and the overhead door came down catching the buggy bending the door pulling it out of the track. The cage is used for either personnel or equipment and at no point were persons endangered. Operator is filing this report under duress.

A fire occurred at the water treatment building near the ponds. The cause is unknown at this time. There were no injuries.

1 EE was inside the Primary Crusher elevator when it stopped. The elevator would not move.

Lost operation of the PHoist due to a failed drive module

Lost use of PHoist due to drive fault/bad module caused by high moisture.

2 NSM XC4, 7 Entry. A roof fall occurred and was found by a weekly mine examiner. Approx. 27 feet long x 17' wide. The fall was above the 7' bolt anchorage zone.

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

The slope hoist car was out of service due to a damaged brake control cable. The cable has since been repaired, and the hoist is now operational.

Intersection #112 in the #5 entry of the 4 West N-Panel seal line, was an old fault area that had a mixture of 4' resin bolts and 8' cable bolts with mesh in some areas along with some straps. It fell out just above the anchorage point of the resin pins with some of the cable bolts still hanging showing they were still secured in good roof.

The hoist rope attached to the slope car at Oak Springs was found to be damaged 24ft from the car. The car was taken out of service and 24ft of cable was removed and the cable re-terminated by Ketchem on 6/18/2025.

Silver Shaft hoist was down due to east pinion brake trip fault that would not reset.

The electronic tracking system became inoperative at approximately 8:00 p.m. on 6/16/2025 from 9 North to the #2 Section in the Track and Intake Entries. Manual tracking procedures are in place, and troubleshooting efforts are underway to resolve the issue.

At approximately 10:30 PM, the number one main fan went down due to mechanical issues. Based on the inspection, it appears the impellers came off, the bearing locked up and it went high amps/temp.

Ground fault shorted out #3 hoist motor causing arcing.

The ABB VFD Controls were damaged during a thunder and lightning storm

While the elevator was going down into the mine, the power was lost causing the elevator to shut down. After this happened it caused a guide roller to become out of adjustment.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/10/2025 at 14-22 crosscut track to belt. The fall was 20' long by 16' wide 8-10' high. 14-22 was flagged off on the track side and will be cleaned up.

While preforming an inspection on the Alimak, the cage surpassed a limit switch that caused a fault resulting in the Alimak to be inoperable.

Production skip components failed causing the hoist to be unavailable for egress.

The #5 Escape Capsule was taken out of service after a loss in hydraulic pressure would not allow the brakes to release. Debris was cleaned from the hydraulic system, the hoist was tested, and placed back in service

F-Mine Elevator broke down with 7 employees on it. All employees were able to get off with no injuries reported. This incident was immediately called in to the hotline.

The mine experienced a disruption in ventilation in the District 8 bleeder system due to dealing with water.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to the elevator company dropping one of the ropes. The ropes were being tensioned as part of the service contract when the company performing service allowed a single rope to fall to the car.

Roof Fall - Occurred at the Northeast track, #5 entry and crosscut #31 intersection. The inby brow fell out above the anchorage bolts and the fall measured 15' length, 20' in width and 10' in height.

A roof fall was found during the weekly exam. The location was panel SC-2 #10 entry, 1 break up and 1 break to the left of spad 370. All entries in the panel are common return.

While conducting maintenance on an underground vehicle, EE was opening the lid of the ore hauler, the lid slipped and pinched their left thumb between the lid and the frame. EE suffered a partial amputation to left hand, left thumb. Restrictions are as follows: No use of left hand

Employee was attempting to pull a hydraulic splitter up from a block. It was stuck in the drill hole; they pulled with more force to free it and felt a pulling sensation in their abdominal area.

Employee was coming down the steps from the #1 screen. When EE got halfway down the steps a rock fell from the #2 conveyor, which is above the steps. The rock struck EE on the top of the head in the center. This caused a laceration on the top of EE's head, which required staples from the hospitals physician.

Employee stated EE was in the process of pushing a roof bolt into the hole. While pushing the bolt into the hole EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder. EE continued to work until 7/16/25 when taken off work by a doctor.

Employee was changing out bottom conveyor rollers. Employee was placing the bad bottom roller into the work truck when EE's middle right finger was lacerated causing injury.

EE was dismounting a haul truck from night shift. EE was on the lower platform of the truck when EE's backpack became hung up on the handrail. As EE was trying to free the backpack, EE lost EE's footing and fell to the ground. EE sustained a laceration to EE's face and soreness in EE's neck. EE received 13 stitches and was taken off work.

Employee experienced pain in right shoulder while pounding down a chute.

Clogged Chute on primary screener

Miner was using a burner to burn granite. The miner lost control of the burner resulting in the flame blowing back towards them. Miner had burns on one leg from the knee to the waist.

During welding operations on the Primary Feeder, a mechanic sustained welder's flash.

A haulage operator was performing their walk around of the HT630 in the 15 shovel tiedown area when they stepped on lose material in the parking ditch and slipped. This caused a strain in their lower back.

The injured was carrying a roof bolter tram chain when they stepped on a piece of coal/rock causing a fracture to the 5th metatarsal bone in left foot. Started Missing work on 7/2/25

EE called Clinic to report neck strain that occurred while pulling hose, prevented return to work the next morning. EE reports stiffness in neck that prevents turning of head left or right. EE was instructed to visit the Clinic for evaluation by company MD. EE evaluated and referred to clinic for evaluation and treatment.

On 6/27/2025 EE was hit by a softball size piece of coal coming off shearer drum. CT scan was negative, and EE returned to work. On 7/5/2025 EE was diagnosed with pleurisy. Workers Comp investigated alleged diagnoses and could not determine if it was related or not. They accepted the claim making the incident reportable on 7/22/2025.

Employee was hanging line curtain on the #2 section in the #4 entry when a piece of coal rib gave loose striking them in the lower back and ankle.

Employee removed rear tire from service truck to work on brake caliper. EE stood up and backed into the tire EE removed. EE lost EE's balance and in the process stepped down on EE's left foot which resulted in a lower leg fracture.

While using a pry bar installing new track ties near 106 block 9 South they felt a tear/pop/pain in the soft tissue of upper left thigh, possible muscle strain. X-rays negative, referred to specialist for possible MRI. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was walking from the face and twisted knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

IE was strapping a pump to the base lift jack of a shield when EE got EE's foot caught between the relay bar and the toe of the shield.

Employee was greasing head gate sprocket when rib roll pushed EE into side of headgate causing EE to cut EE's hand. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was installing the toggle seat in the jaw crusher when one of the come-a-longs hooks came out of the eyelet when EE was prying the opposite side into place. The loose end of the toggle seat swung down and over crushing the maintenance employees' arm against the side of crusher. No fractures, but there was damage to soft tissue, ligaments, & tendons in EE's arm.

Employee was replacing a drive sprocket on a excavator. While attempting to install the sprocket fell off of the forklift and landed on ankle. Took employee to the emergency room and had x rays taken. Results were no broken bones or torn ligaments. Ankle is fine just some swelling and bruising.

Employee stepped awkwardly into a hole while hanging the feeder cable and felt a sharp pain in the back of their right knee. Employee was taken to OA and placed off work for a possible torn meniscus. They began missing work on 06/26/2025.

The underground mine had a cave-in and employee is experiencing ringing of the left ear and headaches caused by the loud noise and air pressure.

Employee states that their back was hurting after doing clean up and shoveling at the loadout.

Employee was hanging blowing curtain in the #1 Entry on #4 Section when they stepped into an uneven area (rut) with some loose rock and twisted right knee and felt a pop causing a tibial plateau fracture in right knee.

The Employee stated EE went to pick up a solid block, and as EE went to step, EE felt pain in EE's knee. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work.

While taking surface waterline apart the clamp came apart hitting employee in the right side of chest.

While raising the lids on a battery scoop the operator strained their groin. The employee started missing work on 7/22/2025 for a hernia.

IE was changing shearer bits on the Tailgate drum while kneeling on the ground. The rib sloughed off striking the employee knocking EE to the ground. IE was struck on left side of EE's body causing a bruise and when employee tried to stop EE's fall EE was cut under right armpit causing 6 sutures and fractured EE's right wrist.

Employee was hanging up water line when a piece of slate fell from roof and hit EE's wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee had been helping change rollers a on a D8T dozer. Employee hooked the winch cable back into the storage loop on the cranes boom, while their hand was resting on the crane loop the winch cable tightened up and pinched employee's left thumb between the hook and storage loop.

The underground mine had a cave-in and the employee is experiencing ringing in the left ear and headaches caused by the loud noise and air pressure.

Driller slipped off drill rig falling approx. 2'. Landed on feet and jammed right knee.

Employee reported on June 28th that sometime during the evening of the 24th EE was bitten by an insect on EE's right forearm, and it progressively swelled up, EE sought medical attention. EE was taken to a clinic and treated for cellulitis. On the 29th the employee requested a hospital evaluation for continued swelling and was treated for inflammation.

Nutrien Employee was in the process of loading a mines power cable PLM head into the reel of the reel loader. The cable snagged, causing NE to drop the PLM head. The head fell onto NE's right ring finger pinching it against the reel.

An employee was operating a Bobcat skid loader with a fork attachment to move a steel sawhorse when the sawhorse shifted and fell, striking another employee's foot who was nearby. The sawhorse landed above the steel toe portion of the injured employee's boot.

Employee was installing a shuttle car canopy when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE's right hand, causing EE's right ring finger to become caught between the rock and the canopy and resulting in a fracture to EE's finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was cleaning out a scraper bowl when they slipped and fell backwards into the bowl. EE was waiting on a doctor's appointment for follow up. EE is now on injury leave awaiting further tests and treatment.

IE strained EE's left calf while walking up the slope.

I.E. stated EE was helping recover longwall mono-rail hoses, as the crew was pulling the hose the miner strap slipped due to wet and muddy hose. the end of the hose hit I.E. in the side of the foot. X-ray showed a fracture of EE's Metatarsal. Employee was wearing steel toed metatarsal boots.

While employee was walking under EE's truck on the driver's side for an air valve check, the right foot slid out from underneath EE. This caused all weight to shift to EE's left side and resulted in a left ankle sprain.

Passing T channel across miner in 7 West (face of #3) and slipped off step on back of miner hitting left arm on rib strap resulting in a laceration that took several sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

EE pulled the roof bolter up to install the next row of bolts. After setting the T-Bar the EE went to step forward off the platform when they slipped and fell forward. Their left foot rolled back while the rest of their body fell forward.

The employee was in the #9 entry on the # 3 section. EE was scaling the mine roof when a rock measuring 3 inches thick by 34 inches wide by 16 inches long fell striking them on the right boot. The area was approximately 6 feet high and damp. the employee suffered a fracture to a small bone on the side of the right foot just below the ankle.

Employee stated that they were climbing up onto the dozer to work on the engine. As they did, they felt a pop in left knee. They experienced extreme pain in the knee as they attempted to walk on it. Went and got checked. Missed work on 06/24 and returned on regular duty on 06/25. Went to ortho on 06/27. Returned to work on regular duty on 06/30. Lost 2 days work.

Employee was operating the headgate side of the longwall shearer. As they were cutting to the tailgate, the employee tripped. They struck their right calf off of the toes of the shields when they landed on the ground.

EE rolled EE's right ankle on a piece of loose coal while walking to the face to help the miner move. EE was taken to OA the next day where EE's x-rays revealed a hairline fracture. EE is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required. EE began missing work on 6/24/2025.

Employee was pushing a 55 gallon grease drum with a drum cart when the tire struck a bolt in the grating causing the employee to hit their ribs on the cart handle. The employee was evaluated on June 23rd and returned to work without restrictions. The employee was seen again on June 27th and was then placed on restrictions as a result of the injury.

Employee was helping carry a z drill when EE fell backwards and injured EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was changing oil on forklift, reached for drain pan, felt pop in shoulder. EE was seen at ER, diagnosed with pain, referred to ortho. Seen at clinic following day, suspected rotator cuff tear, released with restrictions. EE reports previous surgery to this shoulder.

While an employee was standing up from their workstation, they hit their elbow on the corner of the table. After a short period of time, the affected area began to swell up and the employee was evaluated at the local hospital where they were prescribed days off of work.

Employee inspecting shotcrete coverage on new air door install, & as EE grabbed the west de-energized air door, while pulling it open to inspect behind it, in doing so the the direction of air flow was east to west causing the east door to close resulting in EE's right hand to be pinched between the doors.

using grinder and caught gloves with grinder cutting right pinky finger on first knuckle

Employee was reaching for a stick of glue when EE struck EE's right hand against a channel plate, causing a laceration and resulting in sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

I.E. was handling cables during a belt move. They started feeling tingling in both hands along with numbness and elbow pain. Doctor took the I.E. off work on 7-30-2025.

Employee was walking outby on 4 West #1 Belt checking for splices around XC #112 when they tripped over a rock in the walkway going over the old overcast and fell into the walk side of the belt structure and top side roller and caught their right arm between the belt and the roller causing a fracture/abrasion to their right lower arm and a contusion to the right elbow.

Employee was pulling/dragging an old cat idler away from the pan of the miner when EE felt a burning sensation in EE's right knee. Continued to work until 6/27/25 when taken off by a doctor.

Employee cut right thumb through glove while changing worn out screen cloth.

EE reports cleaning the bottom floor of the Mogensen building when two palm size rocks fell from the Mogensen screener and hit the EE in the upper back and neck area. EE complains of continuous pain, soreness, and injury.

Employee reached down to pick up sunglasses and made contact with airco fan blade.

Miner was changing a drill bit. While spinning the drill bit, it slipped from the miners hand and smashed their left middle finger at around 10:15 am. Miner let manger know at around 10:37 am and requested medical evaluation. As a result of their medical evaluation miner was diagnosed with a broken left middle finger.

Employee was struck by a drill steel that was left in the roof from the previous shift on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

It was a clear sunny day.

Miner lost footing exiting a box truck, while retrieving a jug of def. Fell from truck landing on left leg, resulting in a leg fracture. Miner was transported by private vehicle to FMH emergency department, where their leg was stabilized.

Employee was walking by miner after placing crib under the cat. Inby last rib strap, the rib rolled out and broke into pieces, striking them on the right side of the face. This caused a laceration to right ear/head and contusion to face/jaw. Employee received sutures and fractures to the jaw/head. There were rock rib conditions and miner cutting below btm levels unevenly.

The injured miner was struck in the right ankle by a shuttle car trailing cable as it was being wound onto the cable reel resulting in a fractured ankle.

Drill rig was tracking w/tower down when drill steels fell out of top of carousel. Employee was trying to put steels back in carousel using a truck crane and come -a long when a drill steel shifted pinching EE's hand and fingers between 2 drill steels.

Employee was on top of the bolter on knees sliding plates across the bolter. They twisted and felt a pain in their back.

The employee was bolting in the 6 left entry after installing EE's outside bolt a rock measuring 36'' Long by 32 inches wide, and approximately 2 inches thick fell striking the employee on EE's hip and lower left leg. The area was approx. 6 ft high and damp. The employee has a fracture above EE's left ankle and a spine compression fracture.

Pulled end flange off refuse screen and was hit with water. Requested medical attention and an MRI. Conducted surgery on knee on 9-13-2025 and was first day of lost time for employee.

Mine Maintenance Employee struck/dragged across ground approximately 6 feet by SH22 hoist ropes during maintenance activity.

Employee was walking on platform lost balance. Employee attempted to catch self and felt a tear in bicep area.

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING REMOTE LOADER TIRE WHEN EE PUSHED UP AGAINST THE TIRE AND FELT A POP IN EE'S RIGHT SHOULDER.

EE walked beside the bolter in the bolted entry to throw cable out of the way.A rock fell from the rib 8' high measuring 16"" long by 2.5"" wide.The rock hit the EE on the left forearm then the left boot.When it struck EEs boot, the rock went through the top of the LaCross Metatarsal guard mining boot causing a laceration to the top of EEs foot around the toes.EE got 2 pins/sutures.

Employee hung a ventilation skin on the back of the section fan, and as they turned to walk away, a 10'L x 4'H piece of the inby coal rib fell striking them on right side knocking them to the mine floor. They sustained a cut to the forehead, and contusions and abrasions to the right side of torso and lower body.

Employee was exiting the #7 excavator. We have had several days of rain, it was a light drizzle and the ground was muddy. EE felt EE's left foot start to slip, and EE grabbed the handrails and caught self before falling. EE didn't fall, but EE's feet slipped around and EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

Coming off hill with loader, hit a pothole with loader, bucket went into ground causing EE to be thrown forward and hit the steering wheel.

EE was operating the roof bolter in the #2 entry on the #1 West Section. A piece, rock measuring 12""L x 18""W x 2"" thick slid off the canopy striking EE on right shoulder blade causing a slight abrasion and contusion.

EE coughed a felt a pop in EE's right groin.

Normal working conditions. No outside contributing factors to the injury.

Employee was clearing rocks from the dump site going to the primary plant. Was struggling with loading a rock, so EE picked the rock up and carried it over to the dump. Rock slipped from the employee's grip landing on EE's right foot.

An employee was using a break-over binder and chain to secure poly pipe to a float, the chain slipped, causing employee to fall awkwardly, (same Level) breaking EE's lower left leg.

Employee was proceeding to advance TG shields from transition as face was advancing and a chunk of coal fell out and hit in the back causing them to accidentally fall forward causing injury to their leg.

Truck driver was walking toward line up room in parking area. EE rolled EE's right ankle which resulted in an avulsion fracture

Worker was moving a knife valve in a the IT basket when the end of the chain EE was using fell through a grate. The IP attempted to readjust the knife gate by lifting and tilting it to unstick the chain when the worker felt a pop in their left shoulder.

Employee was climbing across a parked supply car when EE pulled something in EE's right shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was repairing a hose and accidentally hit the valve causing water from a pinhole in the hose to spray into EE's left eye.

EE was operating a shuttle car on the #1 West Section in the #6 entry an hit a pothole resulting in a strain neck.

Employee was changing out gas bottles and put one on a dolly. It started to fall off and employee tried to catch from falling and accidentally caused injury to fingers.

EE was cutting belt an inadvertently cut the side of their right hand resulting in (2) stitches.

Loader Operator backed down the feed ramp for the mill with a loader as a contractor dump truck was backing into the bay perpendicular to that ramp. The dump truck struck the side of the loader tire and counterweight shifting it to the right and in the process strained the muscles in operator's lower back.

Employee drove out into the field to fix a machine. When they got to the machine, the service truck they drove was smoking. Employee went to open the hood to examine the engine to determine the cause of the smoking, but when trying to unlock the hood, the antifreeze sprayed their left hand, causing a second-degree burn on index and middle fingers.

Employee was operating the shear cutting out the Headgate, when a rock the size of a baseball came out of the panline and hit them in the left knee.

Main rotor of the crusher stopped plugging the crusher (2009 Inertia Impact Crusher 5066). Lock out tag out performed. Opened hood and locked hood in place. Had pin in the lock. Tried to dislodge enough material off the rotor to turn and align the lock pins better. Rotor slipped catching employees foot.

Employee was attempting to open the service truck door. The door latch was stuck and the employee forcefully pulled on the door causing it to spring open. After the door sprung opened the employee noticed some soreness in their wrist.

Employee attempted to relocate a rattlesnake when the employee was bitten on the finger.

Miner was appx. 30' away from a capacitor that failed resulting in an ARC flash. Miner denied any injury and refused medical evaluation. On July 8, 2025 miner reported ringing in left ear and shortness of breath from event that occurred on June 12, 2025 and was sent for eval. At no time was a workplace injury reported until July 8,2025. Injury is under compensability investigation.

Loading 29IN face with #8 powder rig, employee was loading the top right corner of the face. The basket tilt cylinder rod snapped causing the basket to rotate forward freely 90 degrees. Employee fell into handrail causing a fracture of 4 ribs

Employee was walking on uneven bottoms in the track entry of the G6 HG mining section and twisted a knee. Employee was diagnosed with a right medial meniscus tear on 06/24/2025.

Employee was struck by a large section of top rock while kneeling beside a continuous miner during troubleshooting. The rock fell without warning, pinning EE's right leg and fracturing EE's fibula.

At the beginning of the shift in the parking lot, an employee was moving their personal firearm from car's console to a discreet location when the firearm discharged. They sustained a minor wound to their leg that did not require stitches. They was released to work on June 16th.

Employee was operating a locomotive when EE hit EE's head on a cable bolt. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL JULY 15th.

At the Truck Shop, EE was unloading flat steel from a flatbed truck. EE picked up the steel. The weld broke off the washer on the right side as one leg of the chain broke on the right side of the steel which left the whole sheet of steel fall on EE left hand, and causing extensive damage to EE's left ring and pinky finger. Surgery was successful

EE was assisting another EE lifting a cathode. The prybar dropped and they went to catch it and felt pain in shoulder. Seen at clinic, released with restrictions, and referred to ortho. Diagnosed with possible rotator cuff tear and referred for MRI, continued on restrictions.

While drilling a hole for the outside pin a head dislodged from the roof hitting the roof bolter operator in the right leg just above the ankle causing a fracture. Started missing work on 6/12/2025.

Employee was stacking supplies on the roof bolting machine when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and struck them on the thigh. The employee was injured on 6/11/2025 and was treated, released, and returned to work until 6/21/2025, when they revisited the hospital and was written off work.

As The operator was dismounting the haul truck, right hand stuck to the handrail as their foot reached the ground. At that time they felt a sharp pain from the front of right shoulder. Issued 2 lb lift restriction, no driving, no operating equipment, no climbing ladders. Began restricted duty on 06/13/2025.

The employee was released by physician and returned to work on 6/9/25 from a previous injury. On 6/11/25 the employee was taken back out of work by physician when they reported continued back pain from the pre-existing injury which was preventing them from conducting normal mine work.

Employee was putting connecting links in face chain and hit EE's thumb with a hammer causing injury

Employee was setting up a conveyor when the landing leg fell on EE's foot causing a fractured bone.

Employee was attempting to check coolant on loader which resulted in coolant being sprayed on face and hands. EE then jumped of work platform and injured ankle/knee.

Employee was working restricted duty from a previous personal injury, failed to remember not to pull with right arm, and used the grab bar while mounting pickup and dislocated shoulder. Employee was taken to the ER, referred to ortho and taken off work. Currently ongoing.

I.E. and others were attempting to pull a stuck roof bolter out with a battery scoop. As they were pulling the bolter out, the piece of the scoop the strap was connected to broke. When it broke it contacted the I.E. across both knees. This caused contusions and ligament issues. I.E. was taken off by a doctor.

EE stepped out of the manlift basket onto the roof connected to a Miller retractable lanyard. The roof collapsed under EE and the lanyard did not engage to stop EE's fall. EE sustained broken ribs, punctured lung and scrapes and bruises.

Employee was climbing down from the cab of EE's loader and as EE got to the last step EE's right hand slipped off the handrail and EE fell to the ground causing injury to EE's right shoulder.

Employee was assisting a small truck mechanic and trying to connect two A/C hoses. Surgery to repair the bicep was on June 19, 2025

Employee was running skid steer when the machine came to a sudden stop. The employee's momentum did not stop and EE hit EE's head on the rear view mirror, causing a laceration requiring stitches.

The employee was exposed to shotcrete on both legs and caustic burns at 3pm on 4/21. The employee informed the supervisor at 9am on 4/22, at which time the supervisor provided 1st aid. The employee did not mention the incident again until 6/9/25 and was sent to the doctor that day. The employee is off work until released by the doctor.

Employee was shoveling material from underneath a conveyer in the Finish Mill area when EE felt discomfort in EE's lower back.

when shoveling in the beltline the rib rolled down onto their left leg resulting in bruising. Employee was transported to the hospital for precautions but was released and the doctor said no work for a week to rest their leg.

Employee was mixing B-Bond cement by hand to seal a block stopping. EE was wearing rubber gloves and using hands to mix the material but got material on their shirt and over the gloves. Material caused burns to right arm where it contacted their skin. Employee was wearing required PPE but failed to keep the B-Bond from contacting skin. Missed 2 days of work.

Employee stated EE went to turn and talk to a fellow employee, and in that process, EE hit the side of EE's foot on a pontoon and fractured a bone in EE's foot. The patient sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a fracture and taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA.

Employee fell and broke right ankle

The employee was lowering a coil of hose from on top of a silo to the ground using rope. the weight of the hose caused the employee to lose grip on the rope momentarily. When the employee regained grip on the rope, they hit their right thumb on a guardrail causing the injury.

The employee was attempting to open a hatch on top of a bulk truck

The employee stated that while crossing the North Mains belt, foot slipped on the crossover, causing them to fall and pinch their knee. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work on 8/6/2025. This is being reported as a LTA.

Injured was assisting panline bolter operator near headgate of 5W longwall recovery face, attempting to install a bolt wrench in the bolter head when their right foot slipped and went under bolter head while it was lowering, pinching their foot between bolter head and mine floor, resulting in a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

I.E. stated EE was using a bottom roller bracket as a handle to pull a bottom roller into a crosscut, as EE was pulling the bracket came of causing EE to lose balance and fall landing on EE's left wrist. X-ray shows a fracture.

EE began experiencing pain in right shoulder while working on the control cards on the #5 dragline. EE states the repetitive movement & the work to get the cards in and out of the slots caused the problem with the shoulder as the work was difficult & repetitive. EE states decreased range of motion due to pain. Denies previous problems with shoulder & is unable to work due to this.

On 6-8-2025 IE felt knee pain while changing cutting edge on a scraper. On 6-16-2025 IE was seen at orthopedic and given a restriction after MRI reading.

Water truck driver was discovered to be injured by another miner at the water tower. The injured driver didn't remember how EE was injured, and there were no witnesses. It's suspected the driver either fell from ground level or off the rear access ladder of the truck. The second scenario is believed to be more likely due to the nature and severity of the drivers injuries.

Employee was climbing loader steps to enter cab when EE cut EE's leg. The cut became infected and caused a staph infection.

It appears that an employee experienced a personal medical event while operating a haul truck. This medical event is believed to have resulted in a loss of consciousness, leading to a loss of vehicle control and a rollover incident. Available evidence suggests that it may be attributable to a personal medical condition rather than factors related to the work environment.

Dump bed fell from cribbing causing multiple fractures to hand

Hand Scaling on JLG rock fell and struck employee.

Employee was in the #4 entry when a coal rib gave loose striking them on the right ankle. Employee finished the shift and sought medical attention on 6/12/25 for a fracture ankle.

Employee was walking on crushed material and twisted ankle

Employee was setting a jack when they swung sled hammer to tighten, they pinched a finger between the handle and the jack. Mining system was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue. PPE was an issue.

While installing a roof bolt off of the miner in St Leo Mains (3-2 107 block) the injured miner cut EE's left thumb (distal joint, anterior side) picking up a short T channel roof strap. EE was wearing gloves at the time. Received 4 sutures, given days off work because cut was on joint. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was working on Truck AC when hose and clamp on high pressure side blew off striking EE in the forehead.

The injured person was traveling down the haul road belonging to River Ridge P-1, 15-19895, to go home when the brakes failed and they jumped out of the vehicle causing injury to their right shoulder and laceration to their head.

The crew was performing a screen change on our K300 Cone Crusher. While exiting the manufacturers platform onto the factory installed ladder employee missed the second step down from the top of the ladder, lost grip on the factory installed handrail and fell to the ground. They landed on their back and left side.

The crew was in the process of forming up walls to pump concrete around the steel sets. Employee was evaluating the roof conditions around the steel set area and unexpectedly, a rock fell from the top area striking employee and causing injury.

Employee was checking froth quality at cleaner cell when finger became pinched between froth paddle and cell weir.

I.E. stated they were stepping off of the platform backwards, their left foot was on the ground and their right foot hung on the 5-inch lip on the edge of the platform. I.E. fell backwards hitting their back on the foot of the ATRS. X-rays show a fracture in their L2.

EE was pulling with pry bar and thought they had aggravated a previous back injury. EE later found out that it was a new injury right above existing one requiring surgery. EE reported surgery on 11/5/25. EE had surgery on 11/12/25 resulting in lost time incident. Employer was not aware of new injury until 11/5/25.

IE was walking when their foot got caught in the mud causing them to fall. They strained their back when they fell.

Removing skid plate from a haul truck and the plate shifted. Struck IW in chest/shoulders. Contusions and general soreness, has follow up on 7/3/25

I.E. was recovering belt structure when they felt a pop and pain in right shoulder.

Employee felt a pop in their left knee when they were getting into the work truck at the end of their shift.

Employee was stemming a blast hole, when EE was finished EE was using EE's foot to level it off when EE's knee gave out.

Employee was walking up steps to get to 5-1/2' cone crusher when EE tripped on the 5th step and fell hurting EE's left leg above EE's ankle. EE was brought to the emergency room by EE's supervisor and put in a walking boot.

The injured employee was assisting on stemming a shot by raking material from an excavator bucket into the holes. EE claims EE's right shoulder popped. EE continued working until the job was complete. EE then got in a haul truck to move material and said while EE was being loaded, the truck shook and EE's shoulder began hurting more.

I.E was building cribs in HG 17 bleeder near a regulator and felt something get blown into their eye.

Employee was dragging dust hose on belt line when it snagged, EE slipped and fell injuring EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee moving air drill to bolt when EE felt pop 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 carrying a roller can walking down a slight incline when they slipped causing them to break their left ankle. There was loose material on incline, and work boot did not have sufficient ankle support.

Employee jumped from the dock loading barge on to a loaded barge and tuned their ankle on impact.

Employee was installing a roof bolt when EE stated EE's back was hurting. Employee went to the hospital and was released and returned to work. Employee went to EE's primary care physician on 6/9/2025 where an MRI was conducted and produced negative results and employee returned to work. Employee returned to EE's primary care physician on 7/9/2025 where EE was placed off work.

While the employee was working on the hopper area, supposedly a rock felt and hit EE in one of EE's shoulders.

Changing starter rod; 6"" drill hammer fell over striking miner in right foot above toe protection

On June 2, 2025, an employee was assisting with the installation of a packer intended to control a high-volume, high-pressure water leak at the mine face. During the operation, the employee began stepping back and turning, the employee twisted EE's right knee.

Employee was walking beside the bolting machine and said that they slipped on a rock and tried to catch themselves with their left arm when they said that they heard something pop in their shoulder. The area where the incident occurred was 62"" high.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of 6"" rubber skirt board.

Mechanic was assisting face drill operator remove broken drill steel. The wrench slipped hitting the employees hand causing the injury.

Lifting a tote of gravel into shaker strained shoulder

Employee was driving Dingo, backed into a metal post & caught their left foot between post & equipment. EE fell to the right, landed on cement, causing a small contusion on right elbow. EE pulled themselves up, hit the Forward controller & equipment moved, releasing foot. Removed their boot, found their ankle bleeding. Was taken in to be seen. No ligament or tendons damaged.

Miner was working near the motor and drive belts to unplug a shoot. During troubleshooting they had the operator fire it up to see if it was good to go, during startup the turnbuckle that supports the motor broke causing the motor to swing striking EE in the lower back.

Employee was dragging mine spray with a crew when another employee unexpectedly dropped the end causing a right shoulder strain. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Employee was attempting to manually slide a pallet (approx. 600 pound) inside a van to position for pickup by Lull/forklift. During this task, the IP experienced pain in their right bicep muscle.

The employee chose a 4-foot pry bar instead of a 6-foot pry bar to open a valve on a silo pump. The employee strained and felt a pop in their shoulder.

Was working on D6T dozer that was down, was climbing down on the left side, holding handrail with right hand and right foot on the push arm, left foot slipped off push arm step, and hit right ribs on the tracks.

Miner was entering the cab of a loader and shut EE's own hand in the door. EE received medical treatment for a DISTAL PHALANX FRACTURE of EE's right middle finger, was given a splint, and placed on modified duty.

Had left hand resting on the steel side of the rock picking table when an approximately 200lb rock fell down from the feeder striking employee's hand. No initial treatment needed. Later, numbness developed and recommended surgery. Did not have knowledge of this until 7/8/25.

EE was working on the 953i screen plant at Hardrock changing screens. While changing screens they had the discharge belt laying on the ground and EE went to step on the belt that was approximately 1.5 feet off the ground. while stepping up on to the discharge belt EE's left knee popped sending extreme pain in to EE's left knee and lower leg.

EE stepped off a concrete pad (6"") and rolled right ankle on 5/13/2025. EE has worked with discomfort in it since then. EE wanted to be seen for the lingering pain on 6/24/2025 and was released to work with weight baring restrictions making this accident MSHA reportable.

While attempting to clear rock from underneath the conveyer, the employee slipped and caught themselves by grabbing onto the conveyer guard. The abrupt motion caused their torso to twist resulting in lower back/abdominal pain.

The employee was working on junction box. EE proceeded to step up and out of the hole leading with EE's left leg. EE's foot slipped out from under EE and EE's leg contacted the lip of the hole and the ground. Employee did not seek medical attention 6/29/25. Employee suffered a possible left fibular fracture.

Employee was exiting driver side of service truck and tripped on broken concrete and rolled ankle. Initial doctor's requested imaging on injured ankle. Results came back 6/25/25 and the employee was put on restricted duty.

EE lost balance while splitting a block and fell. EE was wearing working at heights protection, however EE's retractable failed to lock up. Before use inspection was conducted, it worked fine. Retractable has been put out of service.

Operator was helping reset the nose cone on the scalping deck, and EE's finger was pinched between both.

Pulling a pony motor and the cord recoiled quickly jerking the employees hand.

Miner was performing mechanic work under a service truck. EE over-exerted self in an awkward position.

An employee was working on an Auto Valve, when the handle was pulled, it came loose and the employee lost their balance causing them to fall. Resulting in a fracture on fibular head.

Worker was walking on 2nd floor of transfer. EE stepped on unsecured decking. The decking slipped and EE fell to the floor below. EE hurt EE's knee in the initial fall and then EE's chest when EE fell over after landing. EE was wearing fall protection but was not tied off.

Employee was helping remove a panel from a screen when the screen panel jerked their arm down and over extending upper arm causing pain in shoulder. The incident occurred on 6/11/2025 but the employee's shoulder became worse over time and they had to receive surgery on 6/23/2025.

On 06/12/2025 employee reported that a coworker kicked the back of the front seat from the back seat of a quad cab pickup on 06/11/2025. On August 4th the employee was treated at an urgent care facility and released with restrictions.

Employee was hammering on a piece of metal when a metal shard broke off, penetrating and lacerating their right thigh. The laceration required stitches to close.

Slipped on catwalk stairs while descending to ground.

An operator, needed assistance getting a loader out of the shop. They had a 10ft stand under the lift arm, supporting the bucket. When I went to pull the stand out from under the loader, I injured my back. I felt a sharp pain in my lower back immediately. I laid down for a few minutes, then left work to go to the chiropractor.

Pinner steel stuck together, pulled bottom steel to loosen connection and pinner steel came apart at connection striking employee in lower front teeth.

While installing a heavy iron liner into the mixer at the batch plant, the employee suffered a muscular injury in their left bicep.

Climbing into the 490 excavator. EE placed foot on step, grabbed handle with right hand and then grabbed left handle with left hand. As EE added weight to foot to hoist self up EE's foot slipped and EE's left hand lost grip, leaving EE's right arm to catch all EE's weight.

An employee attempted to break a rake handle by stomping on it. During the attempt, the handle recoiled and struck the employee in the side of the stomach. The pain from the handle caused them to lose consciousness while walking back to the break area. The employee fell down approximately 10 stairs, sustaining two lacerations to the left knee requiring 19 staples.

A miner was performing housekeeping duties by sweeping material between two conveyors into an access hole to a bin. As they backed up and turned to get more material, they stepped into the access hole with their left foot causing their right ankle to bend. The miner was seen at a clinic and given a walking boot and restrictions.

Employee utilized an air hammer to free a stuck part when part of the tooling broke off and punctured their arm.

Employee knelt down to work on a forklift lift chain. While kneeling down, the Employee felt a pop in EE's left knee. On 6/10/2025 Employee sought medical treatment and received restrictions.

Employee alleged that they injured their shoulder while running the loader on 6/2/2025 but did not report this injury until 7/2/2025 and became reportable due to restrictions on 7/3/25.

The employee was operating a wheel loader to move Type III stone to the stockpile yard. While digging into the pile, the loader jolted as the bucket came to a stop, and the operator felt pain in neck and upper back.

Employee was stepping off a loader and stepped on a mud ball. They ankle gave out. The employee sought medical treatment the following day and was placed on restricted duties.

Employee was walking down incline and slipped but did not fall. Employee then felt back pain.

Employee used other means to access plant other than ladder. Still under investigation. Employee states EE twisted EE's lower right hand back. Employee did not report until the following day. No witnesses.

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT EE IS EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN AND MUSCLE SPASMS FROM OPERATING MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Miner was raking ash at kiln hood when a piece of ash hit the end of the rake causing the rake to hit the miner on the chin. Miner sustained a laceration requiring stitches.

Employee was opening the water truck cab door to open the water tank fill valve when the tip if EE's right fifth finger got wedged in between the cab door frame and the water fill tank valve resulting in a laceration.

EE had an adjuster drop 3-4"" on EE's hand fracturing EE's left pinky finger

Three employees were moving a 55 gallon drum of anti-freeze with a dolly. one employee was pulling and two were pushing . One of the employees that was pushing tried to stop the drum from falling, causing strain to LT shoulder area.

While attempting to pry against a stuck rotary mill, an employee propped a large pry bar in the inspection port, while positioning to look into the hole, the bar slipped out and fell onto right thumb causing a contusion and a fracture.

Employee was transporting a part (Core) by forklift when the part fell off the pallet during transport. The employee smashed their left hand between the part and pallet while lifting the part back onto the pallet.

Employee strained shoulder while doing rotex screen change

While picking up used dust collector bags off of the ground, a maintenance mechanics stepped on a piece of clinker. This caused EE to lose EE's balance and twist EE's back while falling to the ground. On 7/1/25, medical evaluation was sought and the employee was placed on work restrictions.

EE did ride-along in shovel at the Pipeline pit. EE reports ride was rough, causing them neck and back pain. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with cervical and thoracic spine strain, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.

Employee was changing the 40-04-1 belt to an air tugger in step 2 Agglomerator. Employee was kneeling down while rigging up the 40 belt. Employee felt a pop in their right knee when they stood back up. EMS was contacted

Two employees were doing dry wall hole repairs. Employees came across an abandoned copper water pipe. One of the employees used a Sawzall to cut the pipe while the other held it in place. While cutting the blade slipped and lacerated three fingers on employees left hand holding the pipe. The employee's pinky finger had the tendon cut and cut into the bone.

Employee was assisting in the removal of a steel beam. While preparing to cut a beam another employee in the man basket struck a piece of steel causing it to fall on the employees leg. EE has a small fracture on EE's patella as well as a laceration above EE's knee. EE is on modified duty.

The employee was adding hydraulic fluid to a haul truck up on the quarry dust cell. Upon completion of the job, the employee rose up from a crouching position and immediately felt a sharp pain in their lower back.

Employee was adjusting the cylinder head on a Clarkson valve on #1 secondary in precipitation. The weight of the cylinder head shifted and smashed EE's left index finger.

EE was carrying tool bag in the #5 entry on the #1 North Section and felt a pop in lower back resulting in a lower back strain.

EE pushing stone off forks onto a pallet and felt abdomen pain.

Employee laying out coiled-up, rigid cables, foot tangled in cable, employee fell onto right arm. Employee only felt pain, therefore did not report immediately. Medical evaluation 7/22/25 and 7/25/25 discovered small fracture in arm bone. Prescribed physical therapy and non-bearing use (restricted days)

Employee was loosening a bolt on a brake caliper of a pickup truck, when EE felt a pain in EE's back. EE was diagnosed with a lumbar strain.

As part of a routine inspection of a cyclone, the overflow pipe was removed & being reinstalled. The pipe was suspended by an overhead crane; another mechanic was pushing on the pipe to align the bolts. The pipe hung up, causing it to bounce. When it bounced, the nylon strap broke, & pipe fell, striking the mechanic's right hand between a pry bar & the overflow pipe flange.

The employee was using a crowbar to adjust a metal screen when the screen slipped down and pincered the employee's finger between the screen and the housing frame. Employee suffered a Broken thumb

Employee lost footing and when they grabbed the rail to steady themselves, they strained their right shoulder.

Employee was working on replacing skirting on this particular conveyor. Employee was kneeling down when they stood up and turned, resulting in a knee strain. As of 8/15/25 employee has an MCL tear right knee.

Employee was removing boom shims from a 6060 Shovel. The shim moved unexpectedly and pinched the employee's finger between it and a bolt. The employee received 3 stitches in the left ring finger.

On 06/23/2025, a 54-year-old employee with 7 years of mining experience was working in the mill near screen 2 packing off bags of finished material When picking up a bag to place it on the pallet, EE felt a strain in EE's back and told EE's on-shift foreman, stating EE's back was bothering EE. The employee later informed the foreman EE was going to the clinic.

Loader 3222 was loading haul truck 3179 in the J2 Pit. As the loader approached the truck to dump a bucket, a rock rolled off the right side of the bucket and contacted the left bedrail, causing the truck move. The haul truck driver reported back pain and requested to be evaluated in the emergency room. Worker was placed on restricted duty for the rest of the week.

fell in wet stone dust and twisted left knee

Employee was shoveling material at the secondary screen when they felt pain on left forearm and noticed swelling. The initial injury occurred on 06/20/2025 but EE declined medical treatment. On 06/23/2025 asked to see a doctor and was taken to a minor emergency clinic for treatment. Diagnosed with strain of muscle left forearm and place on restrictions.

Employee was pressure washing the underside of the cone crusher. EE was utilizing a 5' ladder, the ladder shifted as EE was descending the ladder causing EE to lose EE's balance falling backwards off the ladder landing on EE's back. EE's left leg became entangled between the rungs of the ladder. Employee had a back contusion.

EE twisted knee while performing maintenance work on a screen (no report filed at this time. A couple days later, EE felt it ""pop"" again and was unable to get out of the loader due to the pain. Incident was reported at this time and ee sought medical treatment. Was informed on 7/11 that EE had been put on work restrictions.

Employee was on the lower platform of the control house, assisting in freeing a rock obstruction from the mouth of the jaw crusher. Employee had opened the top of the crusher cage so that the operator could manually free the obstruction. After obstructions were freed, the rock entered the jaw and the vibration caused the guard to fall and impact employee's left hand.

Kiln Helper was operating a loader in the coal yard, the loader lunged forward irritating a pre-existing condition. The kiln helper requested not to see a Dr. at the time of the accident. On 6/24/2025 EE went to see the Dr., EE pulled a muscle and was proscribed a muscle relaxer.

The employee was descending a stairway at the fly ash stamler. EE missed the last step and landed awkwardly. The next day the employee requested a medical evaluation which identified a lumbar (back) strain.

EE was attempting to remove a broken drill steel when the chain slipped pinching their right thumb

Individual was in the finish mill, shoveling out mill balls - breeze blew debris in EE's eye resulting in minor eye irritation.

Employee was descending haul truck ladder steps. Employee miss judged placement of foot to ground and rolled left ankle as they stepped down to the ground causing a strain/sprain and abrasion of Left wrist palm side. X-Rays negative for fracture. Ground conditions dry, solid and smooth. Employee returned to work with restrictions.

The employee was going down the hill to dump the truck so that EE could do repairs on it. As employee was going down the hill EE lost control and was thrown from the truck.

While exiting a man lift the employee stepped on a impact and twisted right ankle.

On 6/13/25 employee received medical treatment in ER for a reopening of a surgical incision. While employee was inspecting a trench, the tripped on leveling rake and fell on right knee, reopening a surgical incision from a personal knee surgery. Employee required surgery, was released from the hospital on 6/15/25, placed on restricted duty on 6/16/25 which is being accommodated

Employee was operating mobile equipment (CAT 980K loader & John Deere 460 Haul truck) and came to work the next day complaining of tenderness in EE's back. Employee went to clinic and was placed on light duty on 6/16/25. Employee was re-evaluated on 06/27/25 and released to full duty.

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO UNCHOKE THE ZINC 1ST CLEANER LAUNDRY DISCHARGE LINE. A WATER HOSE WAS IN THE CHOKED-UP LINE, THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO PULL THE WATER HOSE OUT OF THE LINE. AS EE WAS PULLING THE WATER HOSE OUT OF THE PIPE, THE PIPE DISLODGED OUT OF THE PIPE CONNECTOR HUGGER AND FELL HITTING THEIR LEFT ARM AND LEFT HAND.

Employee was pulling an air lance out of a bin filled with sand and they reported a sharp pain in the hand through their elbow. 13 days later the employee sought medical treatment and was given a brace for their wrist.

EE was welding, and when EE finished with the rod, threw it from the holder. The rod fell into EE's boot and burned EE.

Employee was cutting interior flooring of dump truck installing new ones and cutting to size. The blade slipped out of flooring and cut into left wrist which was holding flooring up to cut flooring easier. 911 was called and employee was transported to hospital where they received stitches in left wrist as well as prescribed 600mg of Motrin and 500mg of Tylenol.

Loading 29IN face with #8 powder rig, employee was loading the top right corner of the face. The basket tilt cylinder rod snapped causing the basket to rotate forward freely 90 degrees. causing a laceration on right knee

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

ind was crawling when they felt a pop in their right knee

Worker was placing bag on fill spout and put their finger under the bag clamp. The clamp crushed the tip of their right ring finger causing an open fracture of the tuft of distal phalanx of the finger.

The employee was in the shop welding on a secured 988 loader bucket. The employee was working laying down on their left side and started to roll onto their right side and felt pain in their back.

EE had just exited the excavator and walking down the slope to the Trommel when material gave way causing EE's knee to buckle. Conservative treatment provided up until 6/26 when EE received MRI results showing a meniscus tear. Resulting in an upcoming surgery.

EE had the post bar slip and hit them in the forehead.

Employee strained shoulder muscle while trying to remove a motor from the top of an air receiver tank

Laborer was working with the vac truck and needed to cut the old hose off and add a new section. While cutting the bad section, employee was using a utility knife, cutting towards their body when the knife slipped and cut their hand, right above the wrist.

The miner's arm was caught between two blocks leading to pain and swelling of the right forearm.

Employee was running miner, waiting on hauler to come in and was walking towards miner when EE tripped over rock injuring EE's right knee.

Employee was using a hammer in the process of changing wires out on a screen when they felt pain in right shoulder. They sought medical attention and worked full duty until June 25, 2025 when they were prescribed physical therapy and restrictions.

Weather was clear. Right ankle. Cleaning belt; felt/heard snap then my ankle rolled.

Ee was working to break sub loose on drill steel. The wrench they were using turned in the opposite direction the ee expected it to, and it struck the ee on the right ankle. Ee seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture, and referred to ortho. Released to restricted duty.

Employee was walking when they tripped and fell on metal grating walkway causing abrasion on right wrist

While doing normal operations by the south high pressure back pressure to bring up the plant, employee had a hole in their left boot causing caustic to get inside. Their left great toe/foot started to hurt.

EE was dismounting dozer, fell backwards off track, landed on bed pad with left hand, causing puncture wound. Seen at Health, diagnosed with puncture, released with restrictions and site is offering modified duty.

Employee was feeding a cathode through the roller when the end of the cathode grabbed the tip of their left middle finger and pulled their hand into the guard. Resulted in avulsion of left middle finger tip.

The employee was assisting a co-worker in positioning the track mobile onto the tracks in alumina shipping. While EE's hands were resting on the top rail, the track mobile slipped off the tracks, causing EE's hands to drop onto the bottom handrail and resulting in an injury to this right wrist.

While Opening a Rotex Door Employees hand was pinched by the latch of the door causing a laceration to the left Ring finger.

While dismounting a D-11 the employee's foot slipped causing them to strike a knee on the step of the tilt cylinder on the push arm, after dismounting the employee checked their knee to find it was lacerated. Employee was taken to the hospital and received 8 sutures.

Employee was fusing 4-inch T's when the employee bent over and grabbed the handle of the fusion machine. The employee's lower back locked up. The employee stated pre-existing injury.

The employee was working with another employee replacing a conveyor roller. The injured employee was holding the roller as another employee was taping it in place with a 3-pound hammer. The injured employee moved their hand, and it was struck by the hammer.

An employee was installing a spray bar on a wash screen. EE dropped the spray bar on EE's right index finger while attempting to bolt down the spray bar. It fractured the tip and caused a cut requiring approximately 6 stitches on EE's right index finger. Two other employees were on the other side of the screener, but neither visually witnessed the accident.

A maintenance employee was welding on a haul truck bed in wet conditions and received a shock. As a result, a physician has placed the employee on restricted duty.

At 8:30 pm the driver on a water truck was watering a road and hit rumble strips. The truck hit the strips and the employee was thrown forward and then pulled them back in the seat causing pain in the neck. EMS was called went to the ER for further eval. The truck was taken out of service so seatbelt could be checked and the road was graded. became recordable 6/10 with restrictions

Operator of dozer was starting a new slot and as the material fall away ahead of the blade, the dozer operator quickly reversed and tracked over the previous slot embankment edge. The dozer laid over onto its left side, operator was wearing their seatbelt and was able to self-extricate. Operator was then sent for evaluation at an off-site clinic where they were issued restrictions.

Guard crooked; shifted & caught finger between bolt & guard; fractured right index finger

Maintenance Mechanic working on a bearing to a fan completed the repairs and was re-installing a pulley guard, the guard got stuck and as the Mechanic pulley on the guard to free it to complete the installation EE's (R) ring finger and pinky finger got pinched between the guard and the fan. Causing a fracture to the tip of EE's ring finger.

Employee attempted to pull slider out of ventilation tubing and the slider did not move, employee was reaching over EE's head facing the coal face. Employee pulled harder with both hands and felt a sharp pain in EE's stomach. Employee noticed lump above belly button and has been diagnosed with a herniation of the Umbilicus.

Employee was in the process of removing a gearbox from a shaft. While doing this, the employee bumped their right elbow on a cross brace of the structure. The next day the employee had tenderness and a knot. The employee was seen at a clinic and returned to work. Employee was referred to ortho and seen on 7-10-25, the employee was put on restricted work.

Tripped on pallet and EE kicked self in the calf

Employee was stemming a blast hole. When they were finished they were using their foot to level it off when their knee gave out.

Was at pond 11 checking water pump fuel level. While walking slid off the berm into the mud. Right foot stuck in the mud about 5"" deep and I twisted ankle, pain also felt in the lower knee area.

Transfer case caught on the rear bed guard and then fell onto IP's finger causing a laceration to the left ring finger.

Employee tripped over a pallet, fell to ground and caused a contusion to right arm.

Employee was walking and the ground was wet and muddy due to rain and slipped and twisted right ankle causing a break in one of the ankle bones.

Employee slipped while walking out of enclosed trailer.

After completing shift, employee was walking to the parking lot, after a light rain shower, and while attempting to walk around puddles slipped but didn't fall. They reported off work that evening due to pain, was seen at the clinic the next morning and placed on restrictions.

EE's left foot slipped causing left hand to slide down the siding they were removing.

Employee was helping put a saw bar back on the saw as EE was adjusting the bolts to fit back in the bolt hole, a team member moved the bar by hand resulting in the bar shifting positions and pinching the employees hand in a pinch point. The employees palm and thumb were caught between the saw and bar briefly.

The employee was assisting in hoisting a beam from a tight space. The beam twisted while they lifted it with a chainfall which caused it to spin into the side of the chute where the employee had their right hand. The employee's hand was bruised with a small cut on the pad of their thumb.

A maintenance technician was performing work on an UG haul truck in the maintenance shop (located on surface). The mechanic needed to remove a rock that had fallen onto the top deck of the truck. While removing the rock, the rock slid out of their hand, causing a laceration to right thumb. The operator was wearing nitrile gloves.

Employee was changing out the water jug on the water dispenser when the bottle made contact with the employees chin causing a tooth cap to fall off.

EE and a coworker were using a pry bar to dislodge some rocks, slipped, and EE's finger (ring finger on left hand) got smashed in between the pry bar and a metal door. EE applied first aid and returned to work. Went in after work and received 5 stitches.

While setting timber, employee caught right middle finger between timber and roof top cutting the finger. Employee was taken to clinic where they applied stitches to the laceration. Making this a Reportable Accident.

A plant employee was walking up the ramp to the 700 belt to inspect the grinding aid flow. While ducking under one of the newly installed beams for the weigh feeder, the employee raised their head and struck forehead on the second beam. The impact caused their safety glasses to shift and cut deeply on their forehead.

Miner removed hard hat to check for a problem on main stacker feed belt when hard hat would not fit, when getting out, miner stood and hit EE's head on channel iron. Another EE checked cut and recommended urgent care. 4 staples where used to close wound. No duty restrictions recommended by medical professionals.

Cutting with a torch, using a grinder, welder, and placing T-Bolts inside Kiln 7 cooler. Debris got into the maintenances workers eye. The maintenance worker noticed the eye irritation around 08:00 pm after being home for a few hours. Most of the work was performed overhead.

Employee performing maintenance on drag line brakes. Struck RT arm on expanded metal guard which caused a laceration. Employee sought medical treatment same day, received sutures. Reporting within 10 days.

Employee was unloading a truck when they felt pain on right shoulder.

Miner was welding with a welding hood/shield on. When EE was done, EE removed EE's hood and began to knock extra slag off with a hammer. When EE struck the weld a shard projected back and struck EE's eye. EE did not feel this until several days went by and did not go to the doctor until 7/1/2025.

Graduate Engineer was tasked with getting a guide tube. While opening a new bundle of guide tubes with a pair of Klein tools the band snapped back, causing a laceration between the 4th and 5th fingers of the right hand. The engineer was not wearing gloves at the time of the incident

Three employees were moving a 55 gallon drum of anti-freeze fluid with a dolly. One employee was pulling and two employee were pushing. The employee that was pulling, their feet slipped out from underneath them, causing the barrel to fall and injuring two employees.

Employee was trimming the front wallplate with a battery powered saw and while making a cut, the saw slipped causing a laceration to employee's thigh. Employee received 8 sutures.

Employee was struck by idler.

While ratcheting a come along to pull the miner cat together the mechanic felt pain in right shoulder. No work was missed.

EE used a hammer to strike the head of a 10"" chisel to free a stuck idler on a belt conveyor. When EE struck the chisel EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left forearm and EE's arm bled. EE was taken to the hospital where EE received treatment for a foreign body puncture (metal from the chisel head). EE received two stitches after the doctor tried to unsuccessfully to remove the metal.

Employee was replacing roll liners in a 992 G bucket at Clear Creek Wed morning. While grinding the bucket to prep for new liners to be installed metal shaving from the grinding had gathered on top of EE's grinding shield. Once EE stood up and raised EE's shield the material fell down EE's forehead and behind EE's safety glasses.

Employee was installing electrical cable terminations. As EE was cutting and peeling back the cable sheathing, EE cut EE's left hand between the left thumb and index finger. Employee was taken to Urgent Care to have wound cleaned due to fear of contamination/infection. Treating physician cleaned wound and closed cut with 3 stitches.

Ladder twisted & fell; Low back & left hand sprain

pulling rocks out of crusher that was plugged, as EE was pulling some came out from the bottom and landed on the side of EE's foot.

EE was removing placement bars on the reject chute cover. The last bar was under tension and when it released it struck EE in the face. EE sustained a broken tooth and a laceration to EE's mouth. EE received 8 stitches.

Employee went to change the cross-conveyor belt using a tool box knife to cut the old belt and pulled it towards themselves, cutting their thumb through their glove.

Employee had a pain in EE's right shoulder after working, EE was unsure what work task caused the injury. Over the span of two weeks the pain became worse, so EE sought medical treatment. On 7/11/25 we were informed the EE was Dx with a small rotator cuff tear. Reporting within 10 days.

While using a drill with a wire wheel, EE was cleaning off a flanged surface. Unknowingly EE left a thin metal shim on one of the surfaces. When the wire wheel made contact with the shim. It spun it around at high speed resulting in cuts to EE's right hand.

using a pry bar to assist the mechanics in changing the coal chain on the miner, the bar slipped and they struck their hand on a piece of metal resulting in a fracture of the right index finger tip. NO WORK MISSED.

The EE stated that they were on the offside (Right) of the right bolter on No.1 section. EE and their bolt partner were bolting in the No.6 Right Crosscut. The EE stated that the drill steel got stuck in the top. EE had their hand on the drill pot, and a piece of draw rock fell from the top and hit their left thumb.

Employee was exiting EE's car to start EE's shift and step on a rock in the parking lot and rolled EE's ankle, resulting in a sprained ankle.

Employee was utilizing a water truck on a haul road to wash out return rollers on conveyor and while driving lost control of the truck resulting in a vehicle accident.

EE was trying to cut rubber flashing with utility knife, when EE's hand slipped and cut EE's left hand. EE went to local walk-in clinic where EE received 3 stitches and returned to work the next shift.

Employee cut middle finger on Left hand while picking up trash.

The employee was working on the TDF dock, where they experienced a foreign body sensation in left eye while they were offloading tires. The employee did not report the incident until 6/23 until after visiting the ER where they were given an RX antibiotic.

Employee was walking back from faces when a piece of slate fell from top and hit the top of their hand. Mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.

The employee stated that EE was on the operator side of the right bolter on #2 section. As EE was backing out of 6R, EE spotted a piece of draw rock. The rock looked as if it went back into the rib, so they chose to bolt it to the top rather than try and pry it down with a slate bar. When EE pulled the starter out, the rock fell and broke on the mast, striking EE's left forearm.

Performing Conveyor Maintenance led to dust of work falling into the face of the miner. Some got behind the eye protection and was unfortunately rubbed in, causing imbedding of foreign material in the left eye.

employee was using grinder and grinder caught on gloves cutting right pinky finger on first knuckle, Finger was almost cut off. the cut did cut the tendons and was taken off work. Each employee will now be trained properly trained on using said machine, do not use any equipment without proper guard in place

Removed lagging from drive roller and was buffering and cleaning up drum to install new lagging grinder got caught and kicked back resulting in laceration to pinky finger on right hand and small cut on ring finger .

I.E. was changing a tire on a coal hauler. While loosening the lugs with a ratchet and pipe, the head of the ratchet slipped causing the I.E. to smash their right ring finger. The finger was between the rim of the tire and the pipe. I.E. received a fracture in the end of the ring finger.

Employee was trouble shooting an FK pump and got dust in EE's eye causing EE's eye to get scratched. Prescription eye drops were prescribed (no work restrictions)

EE was cutting conveyor belting with a utility knife and was holding the belting with EE's left hand. EE accidentally sliced through EE's left thumb above the top joint with a utility knife.

During screen maintenance the sharp edge of a metal panel caused an open fracture to the right index finger of the employee.

Mine employee was welding and after they removed their welding helmet and safety glasses they felt a pain in their right eye. Tried to flush with solution on site and still had foreign object in eye.

Maintenance employee was welding an inspection port in mill room 1 on feed chute when a piece of metal or slag came off the weld and down into EE's welding hood and underneath EE's glasses.

Employee was helping another employee install roof bolts with a Cobra drill. EE was pushing a bolt into a newly drilled hole with left hand and a rock fell from the mine roof (approximately 8' high) and struck their right hand, which was grasping the drill, lacerating right thumb.

The employee was holding the shaft with the crane. When EE raised the hoist, it moved faster than anticipated, causing the synthetic lifting strap to fail. This caused the hook block to jolt and become unattached to the rope cable, then falling to the floor. The hook block then struck the sync motor and then struck the employee's right middle and right ring finger.

EE was walking on 2"" rocks next to rail cars and felt a pain in the bottom of EE's foot. EE is in a walking boot that is for immobilization at this time causing it to be reportable. EE is performing EE's job functions. Possible stress fracture- waiting for further appointments.

EE was removing large rock from catwalk and smashed finger between handrail and rock. The EE was wearing gloves.

Employee was using a pipe wrench and body weight to try and unjam a feeder. The pipe wrench slipped causing the employee to smash their left hand and splitting the tip of the ring finger open and needing to have stitches.

While a maintenance employee was installing a spring on a fan belt, a ratchet slipped causing a deep laceration on EE's left forearm.

While unclogging drill steel wrench by hitting it on the roof bolter frame, the EE swung the wrench, and the back of EE's right hand made contact with a roof bolt plate located on the supply tray. EE sustained a laceration to the back of the right hand. EE was taken to the Clinic and received stitches to close the laceration. EE was released to return to work.

Operator set down a grinder while cutting disk was still spinning, disk contacted the conveyor belt and jumped to the side. The spinning disk contacted the back of the operators hand and caused a laceration to the hand. Laceration required stiches to close.

Employee was cutting through a metal wall on 902 dragline, during this process the employee flinched. This caused the grinder to jump, and the cut-off wheel came into contact with employee's finger. Although gloves were in use, the injury still required sutures.

Employee was standing behind the continuous miner when EE was struck by a piece of rock that fell from between bolts. The rock measured 23""x15""x1"".

A member of the office cleaning company was cleaning a restroom in the administration building. EE mixed two chemicals in the restroom which caused EE to inhale fumes. The vendor employee was taken to the emergency room and released later that day.

Employee lost the balance of the doors on the forks of the skid steers and got hand caught between the door and headache rack on skid steer causing injury.

Reclaiming belt rollers, the outby worker was stacking rollers onto the ground when they caught their right ring finger between two causing a small cut. Two stitches in the end of the finger and no work missed.

EE was providing a site tour to auditors. EE was walking out of the man van and twisted an ankle without feeling pain. EE notified supervisor was treated and released. On 8/13/2025 they were diagnosed with a nondisplaced microtrbecular fracture. EE was also issued PT.

Employee had foreign material blow into their eye

Injured employee was attempting to separate drill steels when the steels came apart and struck their upper lip, chipping their front tooth requiring dental repair. No time was missed as a result of this incident.

The employee was using a grinder when the employee set the grinder on a tripod, the grinder fell off the tripod, striking their gloved hand, resulting in a laceration to their right index finger. The laceration required sutures.

trying to align mantle in cone for crusher, load shifted and pinched ankle between mantle and bowl threads

Employee was assisting in setting a new back leg lug when some debris fell from the top getting into the right eye. Rust ring was removed from the right eye. Employee was released to full duty.

While waiting for shift to start employee was rubbing eyes when they felt a sharp pain in their eye after touching welding jacket. Employee was seen at the ER where a foreign object was removed from their eye.

Shovel Operator was exiting the cab when EE tripped and fell on the metal grating. EE has cuts to EE's eyelid, cheek, nose and lower lip. EE received two stitches to lower lip.

The employee was lowering a guard in to position and the guard got hung up while it was being lowered. The employee had hand positioned on the bottom section of the guard and when the guard freed up, it pinched the employee's right index finger, causing a hairline fracture to the finger.

Employee ducked to avoid a come-a-long chain and ran face first into an overcast I-Beam when they raised their head up.

Miner was leaving the office and traveling down a flight of stairs when they realized that they had forgotten something. Turned in the middle of the stairs and lost balance and fell scraping left shin on a boot scrubber mounted on the bottom step.

Coworker was removing a screen from the storage rack. The cut edge of the screen slipped from EE's hands and fell forward, striking EE in the forearm. This caused a 3"" cut to the coworker and required 4 stitches.

Employee was operating a MMU on bench while loading a shot. while walking around the truck they tripped in a rain filled rut, to catch themselves they reached out with left arm to stop the fall. The employee reported that they felt a slight pain but no major discomfort however over the weekend pain increased and was unable to use the arm fully when they returned to work.

While trying to disconnect fill line on the back of the water truck employee smashed left index finger causing a cut on the top of the finger.

Replacing a return roller. Return roller, with a hole full of material was pulled from a sitting position by the miner. Twisting hard to move heavy object caused persistent soreness in lower left side/back. Miner did not report condition and medical visits until next scheduled shift after receiving a restricted work status 6/21/2025.

Employee was carrying 3 drill steels bound together, as they walked through a known slick area, they transitioned between solid floor and mud which caused them to slip and fall with steels in hand, they reached back with right hand to break their fall, crushing right pinky finger.

Employee was eating lunch when EE became strangled on iced tea. Employee stood up while coughing causing EE to loose EE's balance and falling & hitting EE's head on the concrete floor causing a laceration to the back of EE's head.

Employee was shown how to remove the piston which needed the leaking O rings replaced, Using a little air pressure. Employee instead used for air pressure and the piston came down and injured their fingers

A driver was stepping off truck step onto the lowboy when EE misplaced EE's footing, causing a small fall to the ground. Employee landed on EE's shoulders and struck back EE's head on the ground causing a small laceration on the back of the head, requiring one staple to repair laceration.

EE stated EE has a sore back from running loader

Employee was mining underground with a pneumatic chipping hammer. The chipping hammer glanced off a rock causing the moil to puncture the employees right foot. Employee was treated with basic first aid on site and then transported to medical care.

Employee overfilled the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank (DEF), causing it to spill on their clothing & glasses. A drop of DEF entered left eye. They immediately flushed with water, then changed into clean clothes. They requested a medical evaluation to ensure eye was okay. They were taken to ER, where they were examined & medically cleared to return to work without restrictions.

The employee was attempting to avoid being stung by a bee and hastily exited from a catwalk down the stairs. EE missed one tread and landed awkwardly causing knee pain. EE denied medical treatment. On Monday 6/23/2025 the employee did notify management that EE would seek medical treatment.

Crew was changing belt on BC-8 when the roll of belt being suspended by the boom truck shifted while pulling the belt and crushed little finger on right hand between the roll and the handrail of the man lift they was working from.

Employee was climbing out of plant 2 tanks on a ladder with 3 points of contact. 1 point was plunger rod. The rod is bolted on the bottom. Employee slipped off plunger rod causing a rapid fall, cutting EE's leg, took 7 stitches

Employee is an electrician, and was working on wiring. EE was using EE's knife, and poked EE's finger. It broke the skin but did not bleed. Then EE found a dead raccoon, that had been chewing on the wiring. After consultations, there was a concern for the possibility of rabies. Employee started a series of rabies shots as a precautionary measure.

Miner was re-threading stretch wrap through the stretch wrapper and unexpectedly pinched the right index finger between two rollers. The miner violated Barton Control of Hazardous Energy program.

Bent over to pick up a folded up 4 ft ladder and when they bent over they fell forward and caught themselves with left arm and strained or tore a tendon near bicep/shoulder area.

Two Mechanics were rebuilding a pump. While breaking the pump down to rebuild it, one mechanic was removing a socket from a cordless impact gun (the mechanic was wearing latex gloves and not cut resistant gloves). When the socket came off, the mechanics hand struck a sharp piece of piping resulting in a laceration to their right hand on knuckle.

Employee was changing a belt on a drive motor and pinched EE's finger

The injured was sliding the air lock doors open at the bottom of 9 Vent and smashed EE's right little finger between the door handle and the frame of the door. Causing a laceration the require 4 sutures to close and fracture to tip of EE's little finger.

While installing a chain guard on a belt drive. The left middle finger of the belt mechanic was caught between the two chain guard handles. This was a two person install, when positioning the guard, it slid into the guard handle next to it. Antibiotics where given No work was missed.

Employee was pulling on a hydraulic hose to remove it from drill. Pulled left pectoral muscle.

Employee was part of a group installing ""furniture"" on the longwall pan line. The furniture shifted and struck EE on the chin.

The employee was assisting co-workers with reeving a lower block. During this task, the employees were removing the slack from the wire rope by hand. The wire rope had a twist in it that came loose and made contact with the employee while removing the slack by hand. The incident resulted in a minor chip to the employee's front tooth.

EE was getting a crib off of the head drive when a rock fell out from between the shields, striking EE's left hand.

While securing a load to the bed of a service truck with a ratchet strap the anchor point failed. the buckle from the strap struck the employee in the mouth damaging three teeth.

The employee was assisting in connecting a bypass chute to a tub on a crushing cone. The chute became hung up on a catwalk and suddenly released, striking the employee's leg. The employee received a laceration on the upper left leg.

Employee was cutting the rubber on a screen

Employee was greasing when EE stepped down from elevated platform (2 step) EE's left ankle rolled fracturing EE's fifth metatarsal. Employee was initially being treated with conservative care however went for X-rays on 06/11/2025 where it was determined to be fractured.

Employee was using a multiplier to remove lug bolts from a scoop. The socket shattered causing EE's hand to slip and hit EE's arm. This caused a laceration that required stitches.

While closing the spring-loaded lid on the pulverizer, an employee's hand slipped, causing the handle to pop up and make contact with their lip, resulting in 3 stitches

Right pinky finger got pinched between the spacer and the housing of the bearing unit. While trying to remove the lower shaft and bearing on a double screw material washer. Received 1 stitch at ER to close up laceration.

While washing a glass beaker in the lab, the beaker broke and cut the employee's hand.

During crusher maintenance that involved rotating crusher blow bars, one employee was using a sledgehammer to dislodge the blow bar wedges. While striking the wedge, the employee missed and inadvertently struck the rotor. As a result, a metal fragment broke off and struck a nearby employee in the chest.

It was a clear summer morning. Miner was working in a group replacing the impeller on a pump that had gone out.

Employee was cutting zip ties off a set of new loppers and as they were pushing on the box cutter, it went through the zip tie cutting a finger.

The employee was in the #4 entry at 2 brk on 7 B belt. The employee used a grinder to try and cut a piece of synthetic sheave rope. the grinding wheel kicked back causing a 2-inch laceration to the employees left hand between the thumb and pointer finger. the area was approx. 5 feet high and dry. the employee received 5 sutures.

Employee was helping install a section of pipe above a refuse vibrator. As EE was positioning the pipe EE's hand was caught between the pipe and a feed box mashing EE's finger, resulting in a non-displaced fracture.

While miner was disposing of hydraulic buckets, the handle broke off leaving a laceration on the miner's finger. The miner was transported to the hospital and received 3 stitches.

While moving a troughing roller frame assembly on 10 Conveyor, Line 3 in the Tilden plant, an employee pinched left thumb resulting in a laceration requiring 2 sutures.

Miner was replacing drill bit on production drill when a metal piece chipped off a hammer they were using. The miner was treated with first aid. Later miner decided to have the metal flake removed from their leg and underwent removal procedure on 08/04/2025.This is being reported as a removal of the object.

Employee suffered chemical burns after work poking on 5 reject dust containing CKD. EE had initial skin irritation and didn't report the event. After the injury worsened on June 9th, they reported to their supervisor. On June 12th, the medical report stated it was a second-degree burn.

EE went to step out of EE's work truck and stepped in a hole and twisted EE's ankle.

Employee was climbing ladder into equipment and felt a pop in their right knee. Injury did not become reportable until 7/1/2025 when employee was prescribed and attended physical therapy.

EE was loosening a drain elbow on the HP3 cone hydraulic tank. The pipe wrench EE was using slipped from the plug and EE hit their hand on adjacent beam.

Felt pop in left foot while walking across uneven, muddy, relatively flat ground. No other contributing factors or known causes. Drove themselves to occupational health clinic which prescribed medication and advised to avoid prolonged standing which does not restrict job duties.

Employee was inspecting a lube pump and removed the cover. After the inspection the employee proceeded to replace the cover when it slipped out of EE's hands. While attempting to catch the cover the employee's right middle finger went under the seesaw mechanism causing a fracture to the tip of the right middle finger.

Employee was sick from being dehydrated.

While working on the clinker transport system, a maintenance mechanic began to feel ill. Reported condition to supervisor. taken to ER and diagnosed with heat exhaustion.

Employee was working on conveyor pulley & started to feel dizzy & nauseated. Temps were 90+ with Heat index 100+ Went to control room to cool off. After drinking fluids, EE vomited. As a precautionary measure, ambulance was called, EMT's checked vitals, all were ok. by that time employee had improved. Heat Exhaustion. Employee returned to work with no complications

EE experienced Heat Exhaustion due to temperatures in the 90's range

Dehydration and Over Heating

Victim suffered heat stroke due to dehydration and extreme weather conditions.

EE had partial distal bicep tendon tear in the right arm requiring surgical repair. Injury determined to be the result of tendinitis

On 6/26/2025, employee alleged to the plant manager that EE had passed out/lost consciousness while performing clean up in the plant two days prior. This alleged incident was not substantiated during the investigation.

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis, on 6/20/2025 by a certified b reader for chest x-rays , EE has continued to work.

Employee felt over heated, took a break in the AC room, was drinking water with electrolytes, 40 minutes later EE stated EE felt better and returned to working on the plant later ended EE's shift and left work at 9 pm. While travelling home EE stated that EE's hands and feet began to draw up and cramping and went to the ER.

CARPAL TUNNEL - LEFT HAND AND LEFT ELBOW

Employee began feeling dehydrated

Employee felt symptoms of dehydration

Miner was determined to be over the 25 decibel threshold during hearing test.

Miner was determined to be over the 25 decibel threshold during hearing test. Sending back for retesting

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME RIGHT ELBOW AND RIGHT HAND

Miner was determined to be over the 25 decibel threshold during hearing test. Sending back for retesting

Employee was awarded additional 15 percent Op claim

EE was showing other employees how the computers are utilized in the office building. EE began to feel ill. ERT was contacted and EE was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Diagnosed with dehydration.

Employee went for annual hearing test, showed hearing loss, was re-tested and continued to show a hearing loss over 25 dB.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Employee was found unconscious setting in their Rock Truck.

Employee reported an occupational illness prior to shift start. They continued to work until they went out for surgery the following month.

The death was caused by a heart attack, as confirmed on the death certificate. This was a personal medical event unrelated to work. No workplace factors contributed, and no controls could have prevented a condition not linked to occupational exposure.

Employee was found laying on the ground unresponsive in the shop, EE was then transported to a local medical facility via ambulance

An employee reported feeling unwell. Emergency medical services were contacted immediately. Upon arrival, EMS personnel evaluated the employee and recommended transportation to the hospital for further medical assessment. Testing indicated a non-life-threatening illness that was treated.

Contract security guard employee was found in (personal vehicle) with driver's window down and vehicle running with air conditioning on. Security guard was thought to be asleep but when checked was not breathing and did not have a pulse. This is not due to no accident or injury at the mine site.

Employee experienced a personal medical emergency on the mine site resulting in hospitalization. (Infection in EE's leg)

It appears that an employee experienced a personal medical event while at work as they were found unconscious leaning into a parked and shut off service truck. Employee was transported to a hospital after EMS reviewed EKG results.

Employee reported to supervisor EE was experiencing chest pain for a personal medical issue.

Recordable Standard Threshhold Shift of Left ear. Re-testing on 7/14/25 at 8:30am. ***Retest shows as non-chargeable***

while the employee was checking the plant a chemical line leak was not detected before the a small amount of chemical got into the left eye

EE was performing maintenance on a screen. While switching hard hats, they turned and struck their head on a bracket, causing a laceration. EE sought med. treatment, where they used medical glue to close the wound. Reporting within 10 days.

While feeding material into a material bin with a feed screw. the employee used a shovel handle to push the material into the feeding screw. The feed screw grabbed the handle and the handle hit the employees face and the employee received a cut that required first aid. There were no stitches; however, a 7 day cycle of antibiotics was provided.