Mining Incidents in August 2025

A roof fall was discovered on a wire run on Sunday 9/31 near spad 2350 extending to spad 2355 #3-4 crosscut. This area was mined approximately 14 years ago and was in an area where sandstone in the intermediate roof created a local ""dome"" of stacky shale below it in the #3-4 crosscut.

A roof fall occurred at crosscut #27 between #2 and #3 entries on Headgate #1 damaging the return stopping.

On 08/30/2025 at 14:15 pm a roof fall was discovered in the intersection of crosscut 17 #2 entry in 12 right tailgate. It was determined at that time the roof fall was above the anchor point for the primary roof support. The Msha Hotline was notified of the roof fall at 14:22 pm 08/30/2025

A roof fall was discovered in the F Butt #1 worked out area. The fall appears to have started in the #3 (belt) entry and traveled through the x-cuts left and right to the #2 and #4 entries, measuring approximately 20' wide, 80' long, and an undetermined height. The exact cause of the fall is unknown.

11:40pm a fire was discovered on hot belt 3 due to leak-by from the clinker gate. When the material was moved outside, there was no visual verification it was still going to the belt. The area was evacuated, 911 was called, and fire trucks arrived shortly after. Power was shut off and locked out for safety. The fire was out by 12:13am.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains 49w to #50w in the #1 entry. The fall was approximately 12'high x 16'wide x 84'long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

An unplanned roof fall on 8/27/25 at 3:25pm on Mainline 12 track 14xc. The roof fall measured 16' wide by 30' long and 10' high. The fall was dangered off and will be cleaned up.

Non injury unplanned ignition occurred at the H7-6-CM1 Day Silo.

Smoke was observed coming from the surge tunnel. The fire department was dispatched.

A roof fall was discovered in J Entry of the North A Belt area between crosscuts 3 and 4. The fall is approximately 8' high, 15' wide and 100' long. All accesses were dangered off.

Secondary escapeway mine hoist had a faulty contactor, all production was stopped until hoist was back up and running.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on J7 section on 2 gas, 15 crosscut, #3 entry in the intersection.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 East Mains 66w, #4 to #5 entry. The fall was approximately 8'high x 16'wide x 40' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

An un-planned roof fall occurred on 8/24/2025 at 12:48am on Mainline 15 track 13xc. The roof fall measured approximately 16' wide by 50' long and 10' high. The fall was dangered off on both sides and will be cleaned up.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 4 belt at 40 block at approximately 12:30 am on 08/24/25. Fall primarily occurred on the offside walkway at the intersection. Fall was approximately 20' long, 6' wide and 4 1/2' high. Area was mined near December of 1967. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

A non injury roof fall was found on 1 belt break 5 in the travel way. The mine examiner had finished their examination and was on the way to the surface when the fall was found.

A roof fall was discovered on the river haulage at 41+25. The fall was approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 8 belt at the 26 block intersection. Fall approximately 35' long, 30' wide and 9' high, area mined near June 1978. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

A non-injury roof fall was discovered in the intersection at the #5 crosscut on Yankee Mains (No. 5 belt) in the N0. 4 entry. The fall was approximately 20' x 20' x 10' thick.

A roof fall was discovered at 39+00 on the river haulage. The fall was approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and 20 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

An alleged face ignition was reported in the 2 South Right Mains section while mining in the #10 entry inby 99w. An investigation revealed that a sulfur ball was present in the face, 60 inches from the left rib. MSHA cited 8 missing bits on the miner head. No injuries occurred.

An un-planned roof fall occurred on 8/20/2025 at 12:04 am. The roof fall measured approximately 16'wide by 50' long and 6' high. The fall was dangered off on all sides and will be cleaned up.

It is believed that water deteriorated the immediate roof causing it to fail, then allowing the upper strata to become unstable and overcome the supplemental roof support that had been installed causing the roof fall.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable between #3 and #4 seal of 1 South Seal set (approx. 20' long, 16' wide, 6' high). No injuries, entrapments, and ventilation not disrupted. All seals along seal set can be examined. Area mined January of 1990. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unintentional roof fall had occurred at 4 Zone track in the #3 entry 3 to 4 block. No equipment was damaged with no injurie to persons. The area was dangered off with additional support set. The secondary lifeline was rerouted before work was resumed. No ventilation controls were affected at any time during this.

An unintentional roof fall measuring 16' long by 16' wide by 6' in height occurred in the East Mains #2 belt entry at 25 wall, crosscut 2 to 3.

A fire occurred at the overland belts on the stacker belt. No other part 50 criteria applies.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on 8/15/2025 at 3:35 am located at A slope sump in the slope runaround.

A contractor drill caught fire in the pit and burnt up. The fire was not able to be extinguished within 30 mins. Due to the extent of the fire, the investigation into cause is still ongoing.

Roof fall, SC4 crosscut #15 Entry #5. Black shale and stack rock approximately 20x30 feet.

Loss of power due to transformer issue at neighboring business. Notified Cleveland Public Power (CPP) of issue.

A fall occurred on 08/10/2025 approx at 12:10 a.m. in the No. 4 entry near spads 17094 and 17085, 20 to 30 feet. This fall was a continuation of a fall that occurred on July 28, 2025, at approx 12:45 pm in the No.4 entry near spad No. 17107. This area has been under a K-Order since July 28 with multiple modifications.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on Main West Haulage at 36 1/2 block at approximately 8:45 pm. Fall approximately 20' long, 16' wide and 10' high. Area mined near July of 1967. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The Contrary Service hoist (8 Vent) PLC Controller program was corrupted and had to be reprogrammed.

On 8/7/2025, Mill control stated that an employee was stuck in the east freight elevator at the mill. MSHA was notified and at 1:06 pm the EE was freed from the elevator. Elevator company was dispatched to scene and freed the EE. Investigation is on-going.

An unintentional roof fall occurred at 105 xcut in 6 south area of the mine. This fall occurred in a belt line intersection. The fall measured approximately 50ft long by40ft wide by 20ft high. The fall was caused by adverse roof conditions created by two stream valley intersecting at this area. Depth of cover in the area was 750 ft and was originally mined in March of 2022

A roof fall occurred at this location on 8-5-2025. The fall location was on the 2nd East in entry #5 in the intersection at survey station 12+00. The fall measured 20ft wide, 40 ft long, and 6-7ft high. No one was injured.

Supervisor noticed smoke in the alternative fuel storage pile, instructed a loader operator to move some material to get to the smoking pile of material. The material was subjected to the atmospheric conditions, it was oxygenated, igniting the TDF. Local fire department was contacted and arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.

A unintentional roof fall occurred in the #1 entry of 6 south @ 61 crosscut. The fall measured approx. 50ft long by 8ft high by 16ft wide. The fall occurred due to unconsolidated laminated shale above the primary anchorage zone. A shift in the adverse roof caused is to fall. Depth of cover 1020

An unintentional roof fall above anchorage measuring 35' long by 16' wide by 7' in height occurred in the East Mains #3 belt entry at 23 crosscut.

Service hoist went down due to an input output card going bad. It caused the brakes to set the pump would run but not build pressure to release the brakes. replaced the card and had to have lake shore reprogram the over travel. finished work at 10:30 AM

A 4'x4'x 1/4'' steel plate guarding fell (old piece being removed) pinching the employees finger between the plate and backhoe slope mucker handrail.

An employee was attempting to clear a blockage in the dust collector chute. While reaching in to free a pole that was being used, the employee's glove became entangled in a rotating component of the equipment. This resulted in the amputation of three fingers.

Employee was attempting to remove a steering jack pin with a sledge hammer. During the process right index finger was caught between the handle of the hammer and the frame of the scoop causing a laceration. They continued to perform their normal duties until 8/13/25 when they were treated for a fracture and given 5 sutures for the laceration.

There was no known event that caused an injury. the employee went to their own doctors because they thought they had appendicitis and turned out to be a hernia that was later determined by the doctors to be work related.

Layer of mud in office entrance from overnight rain.

The operator was setting up to load/charge a round when the emulsion hose became stuck underneath the primer box lid. When the operator leaned over and moved the hose out from under the lid, the lid dropped down and pinched EE's testicles between the lid and the primer box.

EE reports getting off the #3 dragline on the off-cab shoe ladder. When stepping off ladder left ankle rolled. EE unable to bear weight and had notable swelling in ankle. EE was sent to ER for evaluation by supervisor.

While walking from AC10 towards power center to put breaker in, stepped in a hole in the travel way twisting left ankle.

Mobile mechanic had been torquing a fastener on a loader bucket tooth when the hand tooling slipped, resulting in the mechanic twisting the left knee. ""The accident occurred on 8/29/25, however, the EE was cleared to go back to work the same day. The EE chose to return to place of residence and got an off-site diagnosis, which was provided to the mine operator on 9/23/25.""

After climbing up on to the track of a Dozer, the employee was attempting to latch the drop-down handrail when the handle broke and they lost balance and fell. The employee was taken to clinic, employee has fractured Spinous Process, given medication and rest for a week.

EE had parked EE's service truck at the shop. Was disembarking EE's truck using 3 points of contact. Boot apparently had moisture on it causing EE's foot to slip off last step. EE then lost balance and fell backwards in a sideways position and landed on EE's shoulder. Step is in good condition and clean. EE worked the rest of the day and went to urgent care after work

While conducting an end-of-month inventory of explosives supplies, Miner unlocked the powder magazine in Tunnel 1. Miner opened the door using their left arm to pull the heavy steel door open. As they opened the door they felt a pop, and a sharp pain in their left forearm. MRI results received on 9/9/2025 showing injury was a tear requiring surgery.

While lowering the bed prop on a haul truck the operator failed to move EE's hand, causing damage to EE's right thumb. As a result, the operator received four stitches and a splint for a fractured right thumb.

Employee was putting up a 6ft bolt when it caught on the hog panel. They went to push up harder on the bolt and felt a pop in their right shoulder. The employee continued to work full duty until they went off for surgery on 12/9/2025.

Employee to restore suction to the left side of the roof bolter that was damaged. A loose piece of middleman (4'longX20""wideX10""thick) broke loose between the boom and last rib pin, hitting the drill then rolling towards the employee. The rock struck the employee in the upper groin area, rolling down right leg then pinning ankle to the mine floor. employee has broken foot bone.

employee was working at heights, slipped and fell at approx. 6 ft. employee was found lying on the ground in pain, 911 was called & EE was taken to the hospital at this time. All we're aware of is that EE has to have neck surgery. Due to the accident, we were unable to get a statement from the employee of what EE was doing.

Employee was hauling shields with motor, when motor came off track they struck against the kitchen resulting in bruising and strained muscles. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

The employee stated EE was in the process of hand loading a 6-foot bolts in a scoop bucket and felt pain in EE's left arm. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work. This is being reported as an LTA

As the operator of the roof bolter stood up and twisted at the same time, EE felt a strain in the middle of EE's back. Started missing work on 8/29/2025 and returned on 09/03/2025.

Employee alleges they were cutting with a cutting torch and the slag ignited solvent nearby causing second degree burns to their forearms and neck.

Operator rubbed EE's eye and got a small piece of metal in EE's eye. Next day eye was swollen and doctor had to grind a piece of metal out of the operators eye.

Miner was assisting partner in loading a pallet with a power cable on it. While guiding the 2yd operator up to the pallet, the bucket of the loader contacted the Miner's ankle, resulting in a fracture.

Index finger on right had got caught in the chute of the bagging machine and finger was cut and torn from the bone

Tool slipped and employee fell to a lower surface injuring the right elbow.

Employee was using a front end-loader to clean up along the high wall.

The excavator employee was running started to tram forward and would not stop after they let off the controls. Employee made the choice to unbuckle their seat belt and jump out of the moving machine. They went to urgent car and has a fractured foot.

EE was sepping down from equipment and lost traction causing a fall to the ground.

Employee picked up cribbing and felt pop in back

Employee was operating a Haul truck when EE struck a dip in the road which cause EE's arm to jerk resulting in left shoulder pain

The employee was fueling Haul Truck 11 with Diesel Fuel when the hose popped off and splashed the employee in the eyes, face and chest. The operator was wearing PPE during the time of fueling.

Ee reports sitting in cab of haul truck when shovel loaded a large boulder on first and last bucket, jostling EE in the cab. EE reports feeling head and neck pain and then developing a migraine. Seen at clinic on 8/28, diagnosed with a cervical strain, released to restrictions. Site unable to offer modified duty.

EE was working on greasing fine ore feeder motors. They picked up a grease gun & felt a pop in their elbow. They continued to work & grabbed the grease gun again & felt another pop with instant pain. They reported it to supervision & was seen at the clinic & released. On 9/10/25 they went back to the clinic & was issued restrictions for an elbow strain.

Employee stated that EE was loading a scrap top roller into back of a pickup when EE felt a pop in EE's back.

El minero observaba el ajuste del conveyor. El conveyor estaba prendida y al acercarse al Wing polley se le enrredó la camisa ocasionando laseraciones en el brazo izq.,abdomen derecho y espalda baja. Witness pidió ayuda a supervisor y este lo llevo inmediatamente al hospital. Al minero le realizaron puntos de sutura y fue de alta el mismo dia.

EE was standing on the truck scale ledge talking to a truck driver. When EE stepped off, EE injured EE's right knee.

Building a wall. Employee was pulling a block off the top layer of the cube with right hand. when the block fell smashing left pointer finger. that they had resting on the edge of the scoop bucket.

On 8/26/25 employee was climbing down a 8-foot ladder and thought they were at ground level and stepped backwards from 2nd from bottom step. This caused Tech to fall to ground and felt pain in their shoulder. Discomfort did not go away, and an MRI was done on 9/18 and results on 9/19 of a hyperextended shoulder and prescribed physical therapy to relax muscles and tendon.

Employee was installing a bucket cylinder pin with pry bar, the end of the pinch bar broke off and jammed their hand against the corner of the auxiliary valve

Employee felt pop in shoulder lifting 50 lb bag of clay

Injured bent over to pick up a powder bag with 4 16 oz. bottles of water in it and felt pain in EE's lower back from a muscle strain/sprain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

EE chiseling pieces off standing stone, piece of stone fell towards loader and EE attempted to hold it up by pulling towards them causing a back strain

Employee was loading a shuttle car in the first turn of 7 right. They went to take a step back and lost footing and fell backwards striking their head, neck and upper back against the shuttle car resulting in an acute fracture of the T6 vertebrae. Employee is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required. They started missing work on 08/27/2025.

IW was mounting haul truck after break. EE was not paying attention, EE was looking at EE's phone. EE bumped EE's head on the overhang of the truck bed.

while operating a BELL 30T ARTICULATING haul truck, operator was exiting dump area with empty load and traveled at an angle to the muddy ruts on the dump. operator states that left front wheel went into rut, and jarred EE. later in the shift EE complained about soreness, refused medical attn at that time. finished EE's shift. The next day EE went to the E.R.

Employee was walking outby on the 2nd South Belt line when they tripped and fell landing on left shoulder. Employee continued to work until they went off for surgery on 03/02/2026.

Employee was carrying pin rollers when they tripped and fell on their shoulder. Employee tripped over grating outside the 4shaft airlock.

ON 9/26/2025, EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR (L) KNEE AND WAS PLACE ON RESTRICTED DUTY WHICH CANNOT BE ACCOMODATED. THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED NUMBNESS TO THE BACK OF THE KNEE AND EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH (L) KNEE DERANGEMENT. NOTE: EE REPORTED THE NUMBNESS LATE.

While passenger in mantrip leaving Unit 1, they hit a hole causing employee to pop up and land on hammer in tool belt, striking the lower right side of back.

Employee was conducting maintenance when they stood up from a knelled position and strained right knee. Employee continued to work until 10/23/25 when they sought medical treatment and took out of work.

Injured operating 15 man personnel carrier down 9 South haulage between 90 and 120 block. Foot came off deadman switch, causing vehicle to go into neutral, injured looked down to switch vehicle back into direction and struck EE's hard hat off the mine roof. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Standing on a ladder knocking a Huk bolt loose on the wear-liner of the rotary breaker chute when the ladder slipped causing EE to fall over the guardrail onto the ground.

Early morning, still dark outside. Operator made a mistake during start up and panicked. Tried to stop the plant after stacker malfunction and ran over uneven ground ""water ruts"" on backhoe. Injured back during rough ride and damaged the tire and rim.

The employee went to the hospital on 8/25/2025 suffering from numbness in left arm and leg. They told management that they were running tests for stroke and other possible issues. They stated getting jarred in an excavator on the 8/23/2025 but didn't feel it was related. Came back to work for three shifts and took off again for a strain in their neck and numbness in left arm.

The employee was operating a haul truck and struck a pillar. Investigations led mine management to believe that the operator of the truck fell asleep.

Employee was working in the de watering screen and when they went to lift up a water sprayer it caught on floor level and an abrupt stop happened. They felt no injury but later that night around 7pm they started to have some pain.

Employee was exiting the bed of an F350 service truck when they missed a step, lost footing, and fractured their left ankle.

Road was wet and driver lost control of rock truck when going down the hill causing them to lose control and they hit the side of the mountain. Employee drove themselves to the hospital to get checked out.

We are a water treatment company. This employee is not an employee of Tunnel Ridge. They were getting into position to take a picture for a service report. They stepped on some loose gravel/dirt. Their feet slipped out from under them. They landed on a large rock on their lower right back.

I.E. was installing roof bolts. As employee was putting glue into the hole they had just drilled they felt a pull and a burning feeling in left bicep and shoulder. I.E. was taken off work after doctor's restrictions limited use of left arm on 8/25/2025.

Miner was kneeling down on concrete floor performing clean-up activities and injured knee.

Employee was traveling on a man bus on C-5 Track, XC #29, and slid into another man bus when they struck lower legs on the seat that was flipped in the down position in front of them causing a contusion to left lower leg (unable to apply weight to stand/walk) and an abrasion to right lower leg. *STARTED LOSING TIME 8/25/2025*

Went to change battery on a scoop when the battery slid off of the cribs and hit IE in the knee

An employee missed a step on the truck step ladder and fractured EE's right leg. EE was in the process of unloading a delivery to the Mission magazine when incident occurred.

EE was trying to clean the metal off of the magnet that leads to the VSI. They grabbed a piece of metal to pull off and strained their arm.

Employee was removing crib from under the pan. Pan came off of scoop and struck their left hand, crushing their fingers

EL Señor Jose Valdes se disponia a conectar la correa manualmente cuando se quito el capacete para inclinarsehacia abajo y sufrio un impacto y se percata que una piedra le dio en la cabeza causando una herida abierta.

IE felt a pop in right shoulder as they were putting a roll of dust hose in a mantrip.

While diverting material to another chute, a process attendant manually assisted a gate closure using a rock bar. During the attempt, attendant was using a strong amount of force to hit the gate. Their hand shifted and left pinky was caught between the bar and equipment, causing a laceration and fractured fingertip. Attendant was transferred to the local ER and received 7 stitches.

IE was looking in the dust box when a rib rolled out and hit them into the bolter.

IE exiting a mantrip that was stuck on a hill. When they went towards the crosscut, they stumbled and fell striking right elbow.

A maintenance apprentice was assisting with coal mill adjustments was injured after slag from nearby hot work ignited a gas leak in a burner pipe, causing a flashover and backflash through the kiln. The incident led to a diagnosis with lifting restrictions.

Installed inferior bearing into pillow block, bearing broke, piece went into left forearm.

CMW in personal vehicle was pulling up and turning to the left preparing to stop and back in to a parking spot. Before EE came to a stop, EE's truck struck another person walking across the lot that EE did not see. IE was taken to local ER and kept overnight for observation.

Employee was assisting their bolting partner tram their roof bolt machine from #4 right to #4 left. While tramming the roof bolt machine, the operator did not see the employee at the rear of the machine while getting into position in #4 Left and caught the injured employee between the roof bolt machine and the coal rib.

El minero estaba limpiando con una barra de hierro el rodillo de la correa en movimiento.La barra se atascó entre el ""drum pulley"" y la polea. Fue expulsado de la plataforma cayendo al suelo a 8'aprox. Llamó por teléfono a otro empleado para ayuda, y de inmediato los mineros fueron a socorrerlo llamando la ambulancia, el cual lo trasladó al Hospital.

Mounting a motor. Motor fell off of mount. Pinched finger

While bending roof bolts employee felt a pop in EE's shoulder. Employee worked up till EE's surgery on 10/10/2025

An UG haul truck operator injured EE's back while dumping CRF material into an underground CRF bay. While the dump bed was raised up, it scraped the ""back""/roof of the CRF bay, causing the cab of the truck to lift off the ground and then fall back to the ground.

While carrying belt structure, employee felt pain in right arm. They tripped while carrying a top roller and felt pop in right elbow/forearm area.

On August 18th at approximately 4:00pm employee was advancing a shield over the shearer in a effort to support rock that was falling out from the roof and face. They lowered the shield adjacent to the one they were operating from, when rock that was approximately 8""x8""x 12"" thick struck them on the left hand causing injury to their left hand.

Employee was working on taking slack out of loader cats. when EE went to remove tool there was still pressure on it the tool and grease struck EE in the face and eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was getting out of EE's excavator and slipped off the machine. EE tried to catch self and fell to the ground. EE's arm and shoulder started to hurt. EE was taken to be seen at a local urgent care clinic.

Employee was entering the belt line and went to open large 4' man door, when lost their grip on the door causing it to close on right ring finger resulting in fracture to finger.

IE was lifting the breaker top to perform maintenance when a hinge on a door broke. The door fell and struck the employee's right foot causing a contusion.

Individual mis stepped while walking down a small flight of stairs and rolled an ankle resulting in a sprain/strain injury

Employee loaded roof straps onto scoop. Once loaded EE took gloves off to steps them down. EE grabbed wire to tie down straps and EE's left hand slipped back causing EE to hit hand and pinky finger which resulted in a laceration to EE's pinky finger.

EE was carrying V-Deck and stepped over a beam on the ground. As EE stepped over, EE twisted EE's ankle. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Operating coal loader and hit a dip in the road hurting EE's neck

Employee was setting bits, turned to go to back of continuous miner and stepped in a hole. EE twisted EE's left knee and fell to the ground.

While EE was removing the inner cap to change a conveyor torque shaft, oil, under pressure, came out of the conveyor pot and covered EE's arms, hands and a few places on EE's face. This caused burns and blistering.

The employee received instructions for positioning and the order in which they were to perform drilling pattern. Employee positioned the outrigger in a position where the weight distribution was against them and when they adjusted position, the machine shifted causing the employee to suffer a bruise to left toe, left ankle and right shoulder

Employee was helping with belt splices when they stepped away to clean their glasses they were struck in the eye by a piece of rivet. PPE was a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was a factor.

Employee was standing on overcast steps while adjusting a bottom roller. EE's left leg slipped on the step, causing EE to twist EE's left knee and fall down the steps. The results from the MRI revealed a torn meniscus.

Employee had EE's left foot on the miner step, reaching for a roof strap, when the miner sumped forward and caused EE's left foot to become caught between the miner. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/system not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

ee had just finished breaking a slab into blocks. ee was putting a Retractable back in the storage box it hit the top of the box causing it to come down and punch their finger.

Weather: rain. Operator was exiting wheel loader. Operator missed last step on loader ladder causing them to fall backwards. Operator sustained laceration to head requiring two staples, laceration to right elbow requiring two stitches, laceration to left elbow requiring one stitch. Operator was seen at emergency room, not admitted to hospital.

Employee was cleaning the right side windows on the outside of a Komatsu WA500 front end loader, when they fell from the top of the loader and landed on the ground next to the loader.

I.E. was putting up a rib bolt when it became hung while EE was pushing it in. When EE tried to push it in EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder

Employee was exiting haul truck and missed the last step, causing EE to fall.

EE injured EE's right wrist while shoveling; the shovel hit a rock in the dirt.

Employee was loading belt structure into scoop bucket. They had their hand on the bucket when it was hit by another piece of belt structure. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations not a factor.

Injured was picking up a rock that was caught in the grizzly bars of the loading machine at 42 block for the Harvey rehab project when EE felt pain in EE's left arm/shoulder and neck. Started missing work 08/20/25. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE. Previous history with neck/shoulder/arm pain.

Employee was clean rock off belt and out of chute when strained lower back.

WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM TRUCK BED, BULL HOSE WAS DROPPED, STRIKING TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

Employee stepped out of EE's truck onto a large rock and twisted EE's left ankle.

End loader was pulling up Highwall Miner cable slack. The cable got tight and started sliding toward Employee. EE tried to jump out of the way but caught EE's left ankle knocking EE to the ground

EE was operating a loader while working on a ramp in the plant yard. The bucket was fully loaded, and fully raised when the loader tipped over on its side.

Injured employee was roof bolting from the continuous miner at the face on 8W CM Section. After installing a bolt, employee walked back to the bolt tray to get another bolt and a piece of coal fell from the roof and struck EE on the right shoulder. Employee stated roof conditions were good and coal fell without warning. Has pain & soreness and possible Labrum damage.

Employee was carrying roof straps from track to belt when they slipped and fell injuring a shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was working on a machine when a cylinder press that was suspended in the air swung towards EE and pinched EE's right middle finger against the side of the buckets machine.

A plant Mechanic employed by Concrete Supply was using a prybar to lift the side of a belt to place a roller and guard. Holding the bar in position their shoulder popped and suffered a shoulder subluxation. Their arm is mobile but very sore. Sent to orthopedic doctor this afternoon to see if more damage was caused.

At approximately 5:20am, while employee was conducting routine cleaning of spigots; a spigot came loose. This resulted in caustic contacting the right side of the employee body (right eye, right arm, right chest, right lower side of back, and right buttock).

I.E. was unloading trash out of the truck when they walked between the dumpster and the open door of the truck and cut their leg on the corner of the open door.

Laying on right forearm when felt a pop in right shoulder while welding.

On 8/12 employee was descending tower stair case and slipped on step and twisted lower back. On 8/19 it was brought to our attention as they wanted to seek treatment .

Employee was z drilling and went to bring the bolt up, when the spin got caught. The drill head and cylinder snapped off and hit their right hand.

Employee was throwing loops of feeder cable up against a rib and strained EE's right shoulder. Started missing work on 09/11/2025.

Employee had finished filling a tank for the rotary breaker oilers in the Prep Plant, when EE stepped off the platform and EE's right knee gave out and EE felt a pop causing a sprain to EE's right knee which later resulted in meniscus tears to the knee. (STARTED LOSING TIME ON 10/15/2025 DUE TO SURGERY)

EE was traveling between number 2 and number 3 kiln at ground level when they slipped and fell. This fall caused their left leg to bend back under them and caused pain to left knee.

IE was climbing off the grader when they strained their left knee.

EE was drilling holes to install guard when the drill caught metal and twisted in their hand causing injury. The EE strained their right wrist. The EE did not report their incident until 08.18.2025 after seeking medical attention on 08.17.2025. Injury was inadvertently entered as an OSHA incident and is now being corrected.

While installing a dag the chuck on the jackleg come loose bringing the jackleg back toward two miners. One miner was struck in the cheek with the jackleg

Injured was roof bolting on the 36 1/2 block main west roof fall with an air drill when some head coal around an adjacent roof bolt fell out and allowed a bowling ball sized rock to slide out and strike them in the upper back, resulting in a possible muscle strain/sprain (no bruising, x-ray and CT scan negative). No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was helping load center bolter, EE pulled cable bolt from scoop and hurt 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 driving a rock truck out of the pit area when the load shifted while traveling uphill. The front wheels lifted off the ground and abruptly came back down once the load was dumped out of the bed, causing the employee pain in EE's back. The injury occurred on August 11, but the employee continued working until August 19, when EE visited the doctor and was written off work.

Employee was picking up a hollow block while building an intake stopping and felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. EE was placed off work beginning on 08/14/2025 for a lower back strain.

Employee injured their ankle after falling approximately 3.5 feet off of a fixed ladder.

Employee was tightening a pipe union. The wrench slipped off. The employee later stated that EE's elbow was hurting.

Employee was trimming excess aluminum honey comb off of panels using 10lb Sawzall. Process involves a lot of bending, twisting which caused back strain. Injury was not reported until 8/21/25 when they were treated for back strain.

Employee was moving cables on LW when EE strained EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was pulling power cable with hot stick and fell on back - became reportable 8/9/2025

Employee was loading beams on mule and was struck in the testicles with the beam. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

IE was doing normal work duties and felt pain in both shoulders. IE continued to work full duty up until December 5th and missed their first scheduled shift.

running splice machine hurt EE's right shoulder no work missed until surgery on 10/07/2025

Miner was dismounting an excavator to help fuel. Miner placed right foot on the ground first not seeing a stone covered with dust. Miner rolled right ankle which resulted in a fibular ankle fracture.

CLEANING/DIGGING ROCK OUT OF THE CONE CRUSHER

Employee was exiting a Bobcat Skidsteer loader and rolled their left ankle.

Building block wall between track and return entries between #3 and #4 seals of motor barn seal set and felt pain in upper chest area while lifting a block above EE's head and twisting. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee stated they were changing out the belts on the blower motor on a roof bolter, they had crawled to the edge of the machine, when the shield flipped up knocking them to the ground landing on their right arm/shoulder.

Employee was a bolter helper that was installing roof bolts, Operator lowered the bolter head and struck the employees hand between a drill steel and the bolter head. This caused a laceration that stitches were used to close the laceration.

EE states EE's hand was smashed by an unknown object when assisting with removal of welder from truck bed. EE stated on 8/7 and 8/8 that EE did not wish to seek medical treatment and no signs of injury were present. EE also stated that EE had previous injury to the same area of EE's hand. EE left site and sought treatment 8/9/25. EE resigned 8/20.

While working, the employee experienced pain in groin area. A doctor's examination identified an inguinal hernia.

Employee was removing a block plate on a stick cylinder after a hose had ruptured. As they loosened the plate, hydraulic fluid exited from behind the plate, striking the employee in the face.

Employee was on a ladder helping another employee take down a come-along. The come-along slipped and fell while they were taking it down. The employee caught the heavy come-along with left hand. The weight made their left shoulder pop. The employee had surgery on 10/15/2025

Employee claims to have been struck by a high pressure hose in EE's left bicep while running the longwall controller. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was moving a mobile crusher when, after hearing a pop from the tracks, a sliver of metal struck them in left cheek causing them to bleed. Witness quickly applied a nearby rag and drove them to the hospital where the metal was removed, the wound was cleaned, and stitches were applied.

IE was completing a pre-op on a rock truck when they slipped and fell. When the employee fell, they felt a pain in right shoulder. The employee finished the shift and requested treatment on 8-7-25

I.E. was waiting on a shuttle car to go by when a miner cable that was hanging above them was knocked down and hit them in the shoulder. I.E. continued to work until they were taken off for surgery on 10-15-2025.

A contractor and employee were involved in a verbal argument that turned physical while in a mantrip. The boss stopped the mantrip and both the employee and contractor rolled out of the man trip and continued fighting until the other employees in the mantrip separated them. IE sustained 16 stiches in the ear and a spot on the face that was glued.

Employee was moving miner cable over in order to hang when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower abdomen. EE was later seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a hernia. EE underwent surgery on 8/11/2025 and is expected to make a full recovery.

Employee was changing steels on pan line bolter when EE's foot slipped and was caught under the drill pod. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. body positioning was a factor.

Employee carried a 5 gal bucket of Power Train approximately 25 feet from the 8 vent bottom sand storage area to EE's tram and as EE lifted and twisted to get the can up to fill EE's tram EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was wearing a full silver hot suit, pants, jacket and hood. While removing a hopper of hot kiln inlet feed from the discharge area, The pant of the hot suit raised above the employees boot due to the seated potion resulting in hot material in their boot resulting in a burn to the left foot arch area. The employee also got dust in eye when they hastily removed hood.

Slurry pump B feeding the wash plant, plugged. After shutting down, the technician opened the pump drain on bottom of the pump housing. Due to the head pressure, water sprayed out of the drain. Since the pump was plugged, the water was extremely hot, burning the technicians arm. The technician was treated for second degree burns on left forearm at the hospital.

I.E. was lifting rub rail on continuous miner to put back into place. As the I.E. raised the bar they felt a pop in their left elbow. I.E. continued to work until doctor's restrictions took them off work on 8/7/2025.

Technician removing a relief valve from the rail carriage hydraulic system to troubleshoot Shuttle Wagon asset causing rail carriage assembly to lower and contact technicians left thigh. Minor laceration and a contusion to thigh.

Employee was operating skid steer to dump trash bucket full of stone, bucket hit hard when coming down, piece of stone fell out and landed in employee's lap across right knee cap. Knee is swollen and has limited mobility due to swelling.

Two employee's set the wastewater collection box on a steel plate to copy the bolt pattern to the plate for use as a cover for the other side of the Log Washer. Injured was squaring up the box on the plate when the lid swung down and smashed the tip of right index finger. At the hospital they found bone fragments missing. The finger nail was removed and they stitched it up.

Employee was tramming roof bolter from the #2 heading to out by the LOCC. EE was walking backwards and holding drill cable slack pulling it back as EE walked and trammed the drill. EE stated EE stumbled over loose gob and catching EE's balance EE stepped on a ledge on corner of the rib at the intersection twisting EE's right knee.

Employee was performing maintenance on a GMC 645 service truck. While in the process of walking around the front of the service truck EE inadvertently stepped on a rock causing EE to ""roll"" EE's ankle, fracturing the right ankle.

EE was standing on right side fender doing EE's pre-trip inspection when EE went to exit fender EE missed a step and slipped. Then EE fell to the ground on EE's right side elbow/arm. Went to ER, had strain to right arm.

Employee was pinning when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE in the middle of EE's back on the right side. EE finished EE's shift but when EE came in the next day EE wanted to be checked by a physician. X-rays were negative for fractures but EE said EE was unable to work so EE was taken off work beginning 8/6/25 as EE was unable to perform EE's normal job.

Employee was aligning a pump and felt a strain in their left shoulder. Doctor placed them on restrictions on 8/12/25 pending a MRI.

The injured employee and a 3rd Part Electrical Engineer were troubleshooting a permissible line splitter. A faulty monitor was identified, the 110 volt circuit was de-energized and the employee proceeded to remove the monitor. Both electricians believed the high voltage was de-energized and during the monitor removal, the employee contacted a phase of the energized high voltage.

Employee was installing a rib bolt when the rib strap swung down hitting their hand and cutting a finger through their glove. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While cribbing track that was lifted with a jack, employee stepped over track to get a crib when the jack fell causing the rail to impact EE's left calf causing small abrasion and a broken fibula.

Two employees going against lockout/tagout policy to remove pieces of shredded belt on 3/4"" conveyor belt resulting in a deep arm laceration that required surgery to re-attach muscle and tendons

Section floor was muddy and wet

While trying to loosen a stuck dust hose fitting with a pair of channel locks on the twin boom bolter in St Leo Mains at 105 block they felt pain in lower back. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

ee was moving a trash bin/dumpster out of travel way and slipped/tripped on steps resulting in ee falling and landing on buttocks/lower back.

Injured was de-trashing the 7W section in the #2 entry at 56 block and while attempting to pull a piece of curtain out that was stuck in the mud EE felt pain in EE's lower back. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was climbing down steps on off-highway haul truck and slipped. When employee caught themselves on the rail, they injured their left shoulder.

Miner was attempting to move a unit of wire panels by hand. Afterwards felt discomfort in back.

employee was using a long pry bar to hit the side of the chute to help clear the built up stone. EE was twisting while struck the chute and felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

Employee was moving feeder cable when they felt pain in shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL AUGUST 13th.

EE was working in center of track dozer replacing hydraulic hose. Describes being in awkward position, bent over, and then standing up and feeling shooting pain and having their back ""lock up"" when trying to stand up. EE has long history of back pain, with surgery and injections. Currently treating for this. Put on restrictions site cannot offer modified duty for.

Employee stepped incorrectly and sprained/strained their right ankle.

Employee inadvertently contacted the corner of the rib with the mast of the mini-trac causing a large chunk of coal to fall, striking the employee in the right hand. The employee sustained fractures and lacerations to EE's right hand. EE began missing work on 08/04/2025.

An employee was working on a diverter gate when the gate released residual pressure and made contact with the employee on both their hands and chest. This incident is under privileged and confidential

Employee was carrying a ladder and felt a sharp pain in EE's wrist. Employee iced EE's wrist. Near the end of January the employee felt that it wasn't getting any better and decided to have it checked and ultimately have surgery. Had surgery on 1/28/26 and returned to work EE's next scheduled day of work, 1/31/26.

Employee states EE was exiting the shift change van at the ready line when EE stepped out onto a rock and rolled EE's foot, falling and heard a pop in EE's left foot.

Employee was loosening a concrete pipe coupler to clear a plugged concrete pipe. When the IE pulled the latch on the concrete line coupler the pressure build up caused the coupler to unexpectedly blow off the line causing the flex line that was coupled to the hard line to strike the employee on top of the right foot causing a laceration and a fracture.

The EE attempted to climb the stairs to the work platform by the screens. The EE slipped and fell approximately 4' and fractured EE's medial malleolus of the left ankle.

When checking spigots at tailings walking, they lost footing and fell into a ravine/ditch onto their chest.

Employee was walking outside of the unload pocket when they stepped into a wash-out injuring their lower back.

Employee lifted improperly and twisted while lifting; metal cover that was lifted weighs 35lbs roughly. Due to positioning, the tech needed to remove the cover to access the filter in the compartment of the 980G. Resulted in back strain.

Employee was struck in the left leg by a screen that was dropped from an elevation. The screen contacted the handrail of the stairway, slid down the handrail, and struck the employee in the left leg as they were attempting to access the stairway. This resulted in an avulsion fracture to their left fibular head.

Employee fell, while inside of a fall protection cage, on top of a pneumatic trailer during the loadout process. During the fall, the employee struck EE's right side breaking 3 ribs and received other non-reportable contusions and abrasions.

Driller fell into test borehole while walking to drill.

after drawing out feeder chute and running it dry, ee locked out belt and feeder and crawled up into chute to investigate a potential obstruction. After poking around with a pry bar, material from the overhead stockpile sluffed off and engulfed ee in the chute. EE was extracted and is recovering at home (lacerations and contusions)

After filling a water tote secured in the back of a flatbed LV at the water stand , IP went to dismount from LV bed and felt a crack in their ankle which caused them to slip and fall.

An operator in a skid steer with an enclosed cab could not get the bucket lowered. To get the bucket lowered another employee was standing on the bucket and jumping on it. While jumping on the bucket EE felt a pop in EE's left achilles.

Having trouble fixing an air tugger, EE was on the platform and coworker just looked at them and had eye contact. Coworker turned to keep working with third person and they heard a noise and EE was on the ground. No one knows exactly what happened. The assume that the safety catch for the drill steel came out.

Employee was taking top roller off belt structure when they felt a pull in their abdominal area. On 09/24/2025 we was notified that employee will be having surgery for hernia on 10/03/2025.

EE was working on EE's plant. As the day wore on, EE noticed the pain in EE's knee was increasing. EE was working on uneven ground.

Teammate initially reported being sick, but later disclosed an injury. They stated a foot was hanging off the forklift, and while traveling down a bay, leg was caught between the forklift and a pallet, injuring their ankle. They received medical attention and was diagnosed with a strained left foot and a pulled muscle.

IE was attempting to hang a 6 ton come along to the roof, IE was standing on a 6ft ladder, when the ladder slipped out from under employee. Employee fell breaking left leg and left collarbone.

THE IE REPORTED BACK STRAIN ON 8/18/25 AT THE START OF SHIFT. IE STATED THAT THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 8/13/25. THE IE WAS REMOVING A BROKEN PALLET FROM THE BAGGING SYSTEM WHEN THEY FELT A STRAIN IN BACK. IE WAS SEEN BY PHYSICIAN AND TAKEN OFF WORK.

Employee was tightening a centerline cable for a dredge boat. Weather was clear temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. As the employee was gaining tension on the centerline cable, the sideline cable the centerline was attached to was released due to a clamp failure. This caused the centerline cable and associated puller to strike the affected employee in the left leg.

Moving wooden pallet in shop caused lower back strain.

Shoveling gravel while back filing and the twisting motion caused EE's back to pop.

Employee stepped in the inlet side of the cell at the tank house. They fell forward and injured left wrist and right shoulder.

Two employees setting up conveyor belt. They turned it on to check alignment. There was material still in the plant. A large rock on conveyor belt began to roll back towards employee, then made contact, causing abrasions & bruising to EE's neck & upper back. Employee was taken to local emergency room & released. Follow up with local clinic on Monday & placed on restricted duty.

ee was pulling the slack out of a wash hose when they felt a pop in their back. Incident occurred on 8/15/2025 - ee was evaluated by medical professional and released to work without restrictions. Pain was not getting better so went back to the doctor and was put off work on 9/8/2025.

Employee was cutting off excess threads on lacings to the underscreen belt. Employee was on their knees reaching up to the lacings with the grinder. When they came out from under the screen and stood up their back seized up from being in a awkward position resulting in back strain.

During cell maintenance, employee was in the process of repositioning lead anodes back into the cell when one shifted, pinching the employee's right middle distal between the anode and another surface, degloving their fingertip. Employee was seen by an orthopedic and taken off work.

ee was throwing scrap steel into the skip when EE reaggravated a strain in EE's shoulder that occurred the day before.

Employee stated EE grabbed the post on the mantrip to get in when another employee shut the mantrip door, striking EE's left pinky finger.

Tripped over ultra vac hose and used left arm to brace themselves. Felt a pop in shoulder.

Employee fell off of the loader and injured shoulder. Injury was not reported at time of the incident.

While lifting the lump basket from the loading opening of a bulk pneumatic trailer FLW experienced a ""pop"" in the center of the back. Continued working until about 10:00 AM until they determined they would require medical attention. Diagnosed with a ""lumbar back strain"".

Was shutting off water pump after filling the water tuck. Was walking back to the truck, stepped on a rock, which caused them to stumble, they felt a pop and had some pain. Told a supervisor about it, thought they had sprain an ankle. As the day went on the pain became worse and they sought medical treatment.

EE was driving a T-post to anchor the dredge along the berm. When the T-post driver was lifted higher than post, upon downward strike the EE's hands were caught between the post and the driver. EE stated they were not wearing gloves at the time of the incident.

Employee was fueling truck and slipped and fell fracturing their #6 rib

Employee was cleaning the coal elevator and EE dropped EE's hammer into the elevator. EE removed the lower access panel to reach in and retrieve EE's hammer. When EE reached in, the control room operator started the elevator. The employee received abrasions on EE's left forearm.

While on ground level, the EE reached into an excavator for a hoodie, lost footing, and grabbed the handrail, injuring their left elbow. Sought treatment the same day and returned to work with restrictions that did not affect regular job duties. An 08/15/25 MRI showed a left triceps rupture requiring surgery. No equipment, compliance, training, or PPE issues were involved.

Employee misjudged step on boarding ladder. Held on to handrail with right arm so they wouldn't fall to the ground.

EE was operating an 850 Hitachi Excavator in our Marblehead Pit. The employee noticed the engine compartment door had swung open. While walking on the catwalk to close the door, one end of said catwalk broke loose causing the EE to fall to the ground. EE struck EE's head on rocks below which caused a broken orbital bone, broken nose, and loose tooth, with head lacerations.

While using a high pressure Jetstream system, the water/air did not completely dead head upon releasing the foot pedal controlling flow, the wand in use became dislodged from port of preheater and stream struck employee on the back of the left leg (knee and calf area).

Placing wheel chocks into pickup truck, swinging a bit too much and feeling pain in lower back.

Miner was loading trash pallets into trailer, one fell back and hit left wrist and then pulled on arm straining left shouder

Getting out of work truck and stepped on a rock, twisting leg

A Kiln laborer suffered a partial thickness burn to the palm of left hand. This injury happened while they were using a metal pipe to remove hot material from the discharge end of kiln no. 2.

Employee was rough loaded in haul truck

While walking down the haul truck stairs, the operator tripped and fell, resulting in a laceration to the knee.

Blast drill technician was assisting in loading a new hammer bit onto the deck of the drill when the hammer slipped pinching EE's finger causing injury.

Employee was breaking a sideline this process involves striking the wedges swinging the hammer with a side-to-side motion. While doing this the employee missed the wedge and struck the wall causing the hammer to deflect and rotated the employee rapidly causing a strain to the lower lumbar.

EE was replacing drive belts and caught left ring finger, resulting in the loss of nail.

Employee was walking upstairs when they missed a step and hit their right knee on the step.

Rock became lodged in lift arms of loader. Employee attempted to remove rock when it shifted and smashed EE's finger

Employee struck hard knob in rubber tire injuring back

Employee was removing a large piece of sandstone from the primary pump. In the process of removing the sandstone the stone shifted causing the pinning of employees left hand.

Employee was bending over to pick up a piece of pipe when they felt a strain in their back. Employee did not pick up the pipe only hurt their back bending over.

A production loader operator was coming off the boarding ladder of the loader when EE stepped on a rock and felt pain in EE's leg. On evaluation EE was diagnosed with a muscle strain and issued restricted duty, EE's first shift of restricted duty was 09/05/2025.

A haul truck operator noticed redness and swelling on EE's forearm assumed to be from an insect bite or sting, on evaluation EE was referred to medical evaluation for a possible allergic reaction. EE was was diagnosed with an acute, localized reaction and prescribed a steroid and light duty for the course of medication.

On 08/23 IP reports climbing into engine of truck and stepped on a hose. Foot slipped and left ankle rolled laterally. IP completed shift but noticed left foot swelling and pain. Reports going to Riverton ED, had x-rays done which were reportedly negative and was given crutches and rocket sock. Was sent in by employer to RMMC on 08/27.

Employee was cutting a cable with a razor knife and cut 3 of their fingers.

EE stated that EE bent over to pick up a 48"" roller, and when EE went to pick it up, EE felt a knot pop out in the groin area. This incident became reportable after the EE was diagnosed with a hernia on August 26 by medical professionals.

Employee was rodding #4 rod mill. The rod hung up and employee attempted to push the rod with the heel of palm and caught right pinky between the rod and the roller. Fractured pinky finger.

Employee was arc gouging bulkhead weld seam off Matrix pump sled. While cutting the last of the weld seam the wall shifted pinching a finger between the floor and head of the gouging torch. Employee received laceration to right second finger. Employee was transported to Nutrien site first aid office and then ER and returned to work on 08/22/25.

Traveling between stockpiles to load customer trucks, employee traveled over a pile of stone placed in the yard to prevent customer trucks from traveling over a soft area and becoming stuck. The employee was jostled around and struck the right side of EE's head against the cab window breaking out the window, cutting EE's head and contracting an abrasion to the right cornea.

The employee was cutting timbers for repair work when debris blew around safety glasses into their eye. The injury was reported the next day, on 8/22/2025, and the EE was taken to the doctor, where they received antibiotics and was placed on restricted duty by the physician.

While positioning a pinion for install for the Pebble Mill, an employee's finger was pinched between the pinion and a liner bolt on the Pebble Mill. The employee sustained a laceration to their left index finger

Miner misjudged the fact they were on the second step when they were on the second to the last step resulting in a misstep to the ground.

Employee was cutting conveyor tail rubber with a utility knife. During one cut they slipped and cut their left thumb requiring repair to the tendon and stitches.

Employee was assisting in changing out a screen. While pulling on the screen to slide it up, they felt a small pop in right shoulder. Diagnosed with shoulder strain and placed on restricted duty of no push/pull greater than 5lbs and no overhead work.

While setting up a drill rig at a new location, a Driller struck the tip of left thumb with a hammer they were using to install a 4""x4"" piece of wood to the wood deck to help keep the drill on alignment.

EE slipped and fell and cut EE's right forearm. It required 6 stitches and EE was placed on modified duty.

Miner was lifting a belt from the ground when they fell backwards onto the ground.

Miner was dislodging accumulated material in a log washer with a ½"" steel rod measuring approximately 8ft in length, which was inserted through an opening in the expanded metal cover of the feed head box on the log washer. When the material broke free the rod went further down the chute and caused the employees' left hand to strike the metal cover.

A mechanic was performing adjustments on the coal and was injured after slag from nearby hot work ignited a gas leak in a burner pipe, causing a flashover and backflash through the kiln. The force caused the mechanic to fall back and hit EE's thigh on a nearby handrail resulting in a contusion. The mechanic was given restrictions.

During hot work on a coal pipe, slag fell into the burner pipe and ignited a combustible source, causing a flashover into the kiln. A backflash returned to the coal mill, where three other mechanics were working. The three mechanics were taken to the emergency room and were given diagnosis and work restrictions

While EE was in the process of fueling an underground diesel mantrip, EE had stepped off of the vehicle, lost balance causing them to trip and injure right ankle. EE was taken to an offsite clinic for treatment & x-ray. The injury has been determined to be a severe sprain/strain to Right Ankle. Restrictions as follows: No walking on uneven surfaces and seated work only.

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UNDER 1010 BELT LINE WHEN EE WENT TO STEP OVER A ROCK AND TWISTED EE'S RIGHT KNEE.

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A COME-A-LONG TO PULL A DENT OUT OF A FENDER TO ATTACH A HANDRAIL, WHEN THE COME-A-LONG SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD.

EE lost EE's balance while loading a floor shot and hurt EE's knee. EE was taken to the Occupational clinic to be evaluated and was diagnosed with a left knee sprain. EE was placed on restricted duty until EE's follow up appointment on 9/5/25.

EE felt right knee pain while ascending stairs on the shuttle wagon.

changing blow bars on equipment

Affected employee was cleaning out #5 Mill feeder and injured EE's elbow (elbow contusion) in the process.

Employee was removing rocks from between the intermediate conveyor belt and felt pain in their shoulder while using a prybar. They sought medical treatment and were placed on restricted duties.

Operator was standing on third rung of 6' step ladder while attempting to open a steam valve with a pipe wrench. They were using one hand on wrench and holding onto an adjacent valve with other hand when valve broke loose and they fell backwards off ladder onto concrete floor. Bruised heel of left foot and lower back. X-rays did not show any fractures.

Employee was exiting a truck when the slipped and caught themselves with their right arm. The employee initially reported it as a Report Only injury. Since the injury occurred the employee has felt more pain and the injury has turned into a Restricted Work on 10/16/25.

Employee cutting underneath of catwalk on CAT 777 haul truck with 90 degree air die grinder cut top of left hand. Cut resulted in five stitches.

Employee was using a hose to spray pump, employee was putting the hose away and their leg went through the hole on the grading causing leg abrasions and sore back.

While attempting to loosen an air hose on a rail car with a 24"" pipe wrench FLW overexerted self and irritated an existing condition. Incident resulted in a sprain/ strain injury to the right arm requiring modified duty work restrictions. Follow-up is required.

Team members replacing return roller, shaft began to slip, team member grabbed the shaft, causing pain to the right wrist.

EE completed putting pump PP131 online. They walked by pump and the spool piece around the intake started spraying hot slurry. Hit them on right arm and right side. EE reported injury, seen by on-site EMS, went back to work. EE went to clinic on 8/23, diagnosed with cellulitis. On 8/26 follow-up put on restrictions. Site offering modified duty. Became reportable on 8/23.

While miner was working, miner tripped and fell on shoulder (left) and felt a pull Miner asked to go to Doctors on 9/4/2025 where EE was put on restricted duty and prescribed a sling.

Employee had finished washing on a conveyor belt and jumped from the head pulley of the belt to the ground. Employee was unable to walk and sought medical treatment. Employee was placed on restricted work duties and diagnosed with a broken leg.

Employee was cutting a pallet that was stuck between a feed conveyor and palletizer table. When the pallet was cut loose, the palletizer table the employee was kneeling on dropped 6-8"" and the employee's knee struck the table. The employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted work duties.

Employee was working, trying to remove a ""used shelf"" from a scrap metal unit located in the dumpster at the secondary plant. When the shelf loosened, it moved and their finger got caught.

Telehandler operator picked up a bundle of 20' x 6"" c-channel. The c-channel began to slide from the end of the forks toward the mass of the telehandler. The IE, who was near the telehandler, attempted to prevent the channel from sliding back on the forks resulting in a laceration that required 5 stitches to close a wound on EE's middle finger.

EE reported neck/back pain. States it is due to the bouncing of the dozer while operating. It has gotten worse overtime. Chronic issue.

Process operator received a right pinky injury when a pipe wrench fell from a worktable. This incident caused a restricted injury.

Employee rolled left ankle resulting in a fracture

Employee smashed hand with drive line guard - Restrictions received same day of injury prior to next night shift.

The employee was operating a manlift and changing out a return roller. When EE turned the basket, EE caught EE's fingers between the rail of the manlift and conveyor structure.

A Fixed Maintenance employee assisting with re-installation of a return roller for a conveyor belt. While lifting roller back into position, the supporting bracket weighing 7lbs - 10lbs slipped out of place and fell approximately 29 inches. Bracket struck the back of the employee's left hand resulting in a fracture of the 4th finger on the left hand.

Employee placed hands on the fork of the hydraulic bowl adjustment ram in an attempt to free it and reposition it. Another employee actuated the hydraulic cylinder of the ram, and it retracted before the employee could move a finger out of the way. The tip of ring finger was crushed between the fork and the cylinder.

Employee was stepping over a wash hose and caught the heel of EE's boot causing EE to fall onto EE's left knee.

EE was pushing dirt off a coal fender to bury warm coal when the fender gave out and the dozer slide off sideways. The dozer overturned landing upright on the tracks. EE sustained a 1 inch laceration on their scalp requiring a suture to close.

Employee was preparing to remove a tire on an articulating truck, and when placing the bead breaker in position, caught the tip of index finger between the bead breaker and the rim of the tire. Lacerated finger, requiring sutures to close.

While swinging a sledgehammer at a wrench, the wrench slipped off the nut, causing the handle to come back and strike the left side of the EE's face.

HT135 Operator pinched/lacerated finger by stuck/malfunctioning boarding ladder.

Electrician modifying a threaded nipple with portable bandsaw for conduit installation to transformer and lacerated EE's right middle fingertip.

Miner was going to wash the window of the CAT352 and when they stepped outside the Phoenix Plant they lost footing causing them to slip down landing on their right elbow.

a miner was struck in the head from a falling object from a worker dropping screen material accidentally from above

Employee was operating #29 Coal Hauler when they drove over a hole or something in haul-road, causing the employee to move in the seat fracturing EE's left side rib.

Employee smashed hand between two air boats.

Employee was attempting to remove a wheel hub assembly when they felt a pop in their shoulder.

Third party temporary laborer hit their hard hat on the frame of a conveyor in the central crushing area. The impact resulted in a neck strain. this was not reported until the 12th, at which time the laborers company (ICR) sent them to their industrial clinic

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SPUD WRENCH TO BREAK A BUTTERFLY VALVE LOOSE WHEN IT MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO CATCH A FINGER BETWEEN THE SPUD WRENCH AND THE HOUSING OF THE RSV. THIS SPLIT THE FINGER OPEN AND IT REQUIRED STITCHES

The Operator was loading a truck out of 8 silo. EE attempted to hold the hose and ladder simultaneously. Employee shoe slipped and gate sprung back into its original position. This resulted in a strained shoulder. EE was given instruction to take over the counter medication, and not to lift anything over than 10lbs.

Employee was tasked to set the classifier. During the lift, EE's right thumb got pinched. EE was taken to the local ER and treated.

Employee was working on air grease gun and line blew hitting them in the eye.

At approximately 7:05 AM, a crew was transferring buckets of concrete cure and seal to a new pallet due to damage on the original. One bucket had leaked and adhered to its cardboard base. After failed removal attempts, a utility knife was used to cut around it. During the cut, the blade slipped and struck a worker's leg above the knee.

Maintenance Mechanic was descending steps when they slipped and broke Fibula in Right Leg.

Employee tripped on a beam and reported sore pain in ankle and calf, at initial report thought to be a sprain. Later in the week, employee was diagnosed with leg fracture.

The employee was installing blades on a shredder in the resource recovery area. They slid a blade onto the shaft and pinched their finger between the blade and the spacer.

EE was getting numbers off a piece of equipment when coworker approached them from behind. Saw them and was startled, causing them to jump, landing awkwardly on the grating, and rolling right ankle. Seen at medical, diagnosed with a sprained right ankle, and released to restricted duty which employee is working.

At 23:50, IP supervisor called to notify EMT of a minor medical. IP arrived and stated that on 8/5 at 06:30 while riding the shuttle up from Park at Lark, they felt pain and described the feeling like a bee sting in lower left abdomen between left hip and belly button which had been gradually worsening throughout the day. IP was referred to ER for further level of care.

The employee was walking across the roadway underground to a power center to turn off a fan when EE rolled EE's ankle and felt a pop.

While removing the metal storm drain grating near warehouse employee felt a slip/pain in my lower back. Employee did not report the incident to management till 8/11/2025

EE was shoveling up a pile of salt by the crusher toward end of shift. EE's back started hurting and became worse over the next few days. EE went to DR 08/08/25 was given pain meds and placed on light duty. EE returns to DR in 1 week for revaluation.

Technician tripped on trucks outrigger, twisted right knee and it swelled up. MRI determined nothing torn or broken, but still requires roughly 3 weeks before return to normal job description because of light duty restriction.

While employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from top striking EE's left thumb. Employee was taken to hospital where they determined EE had a fractured thumb.

While cleaning in the 010 Conveyor area, employees noticed unusual material on the floor, but did not think it was concerning, assuming it was safe since spills or hot materials are normally barricaded. As one employee stepped to retrieve a shovel, the material gave way, and hot material entered their boots, causing a second-degree burn.

Employee fell onto idlers injuring leg - became reportable on 8/11/2025

Employees thumb was pinched between stand and component while adjusting stand. Fracture and laceration to thumb.

EE was chipping concrete while in a batch truck. After they got out of truck, they felt stinging sensation on buttocks. They had somehow gotten cement material in underwear/under clothing causing burn to buttocks. Seen at Health, referred to ER for removal of cement. Released to restricted duty, working restricted duty.

while sitting on their tool chest and not noticing the lid was not closed they placed a hand on the side of the lid and when their weight shifted the lid closed on their hand causing a laceration to a finger.

employee was pushing a welding cart across the shop. one of the wheels fell into a low spot/crack in the concrete causing the cart to tilt. Employee reactively reached out with EE's arm to try to catch it in case it fell and felt a strain in EE's shoulder. cart is appx 100 lbs.

Employee was troubleshooting the MODCO Pod in product handling area when an air pulse blew lime dust into left eye. EE rinsed EE's eyes multiple times during the day and after shift change sought medical attention where EE was prescribed eye drops.

While checking the tightness of the belt on the skid steer, IE had ahold of the belt when other employee tried starting the skid steer, it pulled their right index finger into the pully and pinched it between the pully and belt.

EE was lifting the cab of a bobcat skid steer. As the cab was lifted up, the door fell closed, catching the tip of EE's left middle finger. This resulted in a fracture to the tip of the finger requiring sutures.

Electricians were trouble shooting panel on miner, before they knocked the breaker injured bent over to look inside to see where the smoke was coming from when an arc flash occurred. Employee was burnt on left side of face and right hand, removal of burnt skin was needed.

Employee was picking up a 5-gallon bucket of ore one handed when they felt a pop and pain in right shoulder

Employees were drilling the hole when the pipe started to slip. Employee grabbed another wrench to put it on the pipe, while employee was setting the wrench they had a hold of the other pipe. The wrench slipped and the one they were holding accidentally grabbed and smashed their hand between the wrench and the mass of the drill.

Injured was cutting a zip tie off an oil soaked hydraulic hose in the Metz Motor Barn washdown bay when EE's left hand holding the hose slipped off and EE struck EE's left index finger on the razor knife blade resulting in a laceration that required 4 sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was cutting a piece of scrape belt to make DTI pads when the blade slipped contacting the employees left forearm resulting in a laceration. (1) lace suture was required to close the wound.

Employee sustained a laceration to their right, middle finger from a fan that was not guarded. The guard had fallen off. A pre-shift inspection was not performed that day. Employee did receive medical treatment for the injury, offsite.

Ee helping move brassboard weighing approx 200lbs from lineout room to the rear of flatbed truck. During team lift, in process of lowering brassboard onto flatbed, ee's left index finger was pinched between edge of brassboard and a toolbox on the flatbed. Seen at clinic, referred to ER for ortho consult. Fracture, released to full duty.

Employee knelt down in maintenance shop to pick up a 2.5 gallon jug of oil. Employee stated they felt a pop in their knee. The employee has now (Jan 2026) completed an MRI and received a steroid shot in the knee.

Employee was assisting in changing screens on a portable screen. When the employee grabbed the screen to pull it out of the deck their left index finger was threw the screen cloth. This resulted in the finger being smashed between the screen and the frame of the screen deck. Resulting in 6 stitches on the tip of the left index finger.

While installing a cable bolt, the roof bolt plate came in contact with their forearm causing a laceration that required 4 staples

Changing tire on skid steer, employee was using a ratchet strap to wrap tire to aid in seating the bead for inflation. Once the bead was set and able to receive air the rachet strap was released and the handle sprung back and caught the employee in the right forearm causing a 2"" laceration that required 5 stiches.

Employee was unhooking a large chain being held by the crane with no load on the chain. The chain became unbalanced and run thru the hook and the end came around and struck the employee on the right flank causing a contusion and two minor abrasions. The employee was terminated for not following company policy (positive drug screen).

EE was replacing a single point lubricator on a plant roller bearing cap. While withdrawing their hand their right index finger contacted the zero speed sensor mount causing a laceration requiring 5 sutures to close.

DEBRIS FELL INTO EE'S RIGHT EYE WHEN REMOVING AN ITEM FROM AN UPPER SHELF. SUFFERED ABRASIONS TO THE EYE.

Employee was hanging fly pads between #3 and #4 entry. While looking up driving a nail they experienced watering and burning sensation in the left eye. when the employee got home and inspected their eye, they decided to be seen by a medical professional the piece of metal was removed, and they were prescribed medicated eye drops. the area was approximately 8' high and damp.

Miner A was chipping debris in the discharge area of the finish mill, when Miner B noticed a fresh wound on Miner A's right forearm. It is believed that material from the mill caused this laceration. Miner A was conveyed to the hospital and released later that day. Miner A returned to work the next day.

The employee was driving and hit a pothole when their seat bounced heavily, and the employee's head struck the ceiling of the cab causing a laceration. The employee received 8 staples to the top of the head.

Quarry Superintendent and Operator were in the lower lot area of the quarry inspecting for a place to dig and haul sand with the excavator and haul truck. As they were walking the area inspecting for a spot to dig, operator stepped into a rut and rolled left foot and fell to the ground.

An employee attempting to clear a jammed chain for a chain fall sustained a fracture to their left index finger.

Employee was scooping block, the scoop canopy struck the rib, dislodging material that fell into the operator's deck and hit the employee's left elbow, causing a laceration. Employee completed the shift, self-transported to the hospital, received six sutures, was fully released, and returned to regular duty on 8/27/2025 performing regular duties. Medical Treatment Only.

The injured was replacing a damaged belt rail and as EE was replacing the rail, the employees right middle finger was caught between the top structure and the belt rail, causing a laceration which required 7 sutures to close.

A miner was stripping electrical wires with a utility knife. The knife came out of the insulation as the miner pulled it down and came into contact with EE's right wrist, cutting the arm.

Employee got foreign material in right eye.

Employee was setting up breaker on scoop, when the plastic knob on lever broke causing it to lacerate right hand. Employee was taken to hospital where they applied stitches.

Employee brushed some dirt of a conveyor belt, and their hand slid over a self tapping screw.

Employee was cutting a piece of 2"" angle iron with a Milwaukee grinder. A piece of the grinder broke off and kicked back into the employee's right leg cutting EE's knee. Grinder did have the guard on at the time of the incident. Employee went to clinic and received four stitches.

While washing ATV on wash racks, sun was shining in eyes. Miss judge the opening between wheel tracks. Fell between landing on left side of chest.

Employee was bolting in the #4 Left Entry when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking EE on the right hand. Employee was diagnosed with a laceration of the right 5th distal finger (pinky) and received 6 sutures to close the wound. Employee was given release and return to work on 8/26/2025 performing EE's normal work duties.

While walking around a block and saw ee slipped on a small rock. While trying to catch self EE's wrist got caught on the block and EE's wrist was lacerated.

Employee was grinding to when the grinder slipped and hit the employees wrist

Employee was helping change a shovel shank. When the support wedge came loose, EE's left hand was under the wedge and contacted EE's index and middle finger causing minor fracture on both fingers.

Supervisor was working on the dozer and hit EE's left thumb with a rachet tool. It caused the finger to swell and hurt.

The employee fell while descending a stairway and sustained a hand laceration from the expanded metal stair runner. The injury required stitches.

On the 23 of august 2025, at approximately 10:39am, a surface miner sustained a head injury after being accidentally struck by a sledgehammer that was in use during repair of entrance gate. The miner was moving a ladder when the sledgehammer fell from the top of the ladder, directly striking the top of their head. They suffered a scalp laceration with bleeding.

Injured employee was operating longwall shields when EE stumbled on a relay bar. EE put out EE's right hand to catch self but EE's hand landed on a bolt plate (Jennmar Mini Monster Mat), causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention and the laceration was glued closed and bandaged. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

After employee removed a 90 (pipe) on east surge basin pump. Wasps flew out and stung employee on EE's right hand.

On 08/22/2025 at 1300 an employee was inside tub of Grade 1 Disc filter north retrieving piece of cpvc pipe that was dropping the drain valve. The employee moved their leg against an agitator fin which cut their upper thigh resulting in 3 sutures to close wound.

The operator was utilizing the reed screen during work shift. At 12:30 pm the operator went to shut the screen off for the day. The operator approached the screen shutting the shake feature of the screen off. In doing so the operator removed their hard hat to get a better look at the hour meter of the engine and a rock vibrated off, hitting them in the head.

EE struck a ceramic impact panel with a hammer in an effort to dislodge it when a piece of the ceramic went under EE's glasses and entered EE's left eye.

Employee was adjusting the bowl on Omnicone 1560 crusher when EE's right thumb was caught between two adjusting cylinders. EE's right thumb was fractured.

Employee stated that while they were drilling the outside bolt hole with the starter steel, a piece of rock that measure 6""x 8""x 1/2"" fell out and struck them on the right forearm. This resulted in a laceration.

Guard fell off cut right forearm required 8 staples

Operator was pushing trees with 700H Dozer and a tree got stuck on a stump and swung around and shattered glass on the window. The glass shattered and a small piece got caught in EE's contact. The operator was given a tetanus shot and a prescription antibiotic. Returned to work immediately following medical treatment.

Employee was taking a guard off of the screening plant conveyor that is a part of the sand system. When taking off the guard, right hand was between the framework. The guard went across right hand causing some skin to get scrapped off the top of ring and middle finger.

EE was climbing down from EE's dozer and EE's foot slipped off of the foot rail. EE fell 2-3"" feet to the ground and rolled EE's ankle when EE hit the ground. EE said EE's leg was sore but didn't require immediate medical attention. The next day EE went to the doctor and they said EE strained EE's knee EE was told to ice and wrap EE's knee, but was able to return to full duty

2 MTMS were removing the outboard bearing on a dust collector. To free the bearing from the taper lock, the injured was using a 3lb. hammer while EE's partner held a chisel in a chisel holder against the bearing. During this process a piece of the chisel broke off and struck the injured resulting in a laceration to the left forearm.

Employee was grinding with a corded 4 1/2"" grinder on a dust collector manifold replacement at the maintenance fabricating shop and got a piece of metal in their eye due to flying debris after removing their auto darkening hood and safety glasses.

Employee was loading trash into an insert when a sharp piece of a torn-up pizza pan, that was hidden from view in the trash, struck EE's left forearm causing a laceration. Employee received 8 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release with no restrictions. Medical Treatment Only.

Employee was operating an open cab haul truck and while turning a strand of wire from the wire mesh ground support on the rib caused a puncture wound to the back of the employee's left shoulder requiring two sutures.

Employee was using a railroad jack to reposition a beam under a belt head when the bar slipped out of their hand and struck them just under the lip.

Madsen (contractor) Front end loader operator was cleaning material out of mono loadout silo 2. The material above the entryway came down on the front of the front-end loader and pushed the steering column and dash down into the operators' legs trapping EE in the loader.

Employee was changing a battery in rubber-tired ride when EE dropped the new battery in place, battery acid splashed in EE's right eye. Eye was flushed, EE was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion, and employee received prescription eye drops. Medical Treatment Only.

Employee was using a grinder to prepare surface when a fragment of the wire wheel struck EE in EE's eye. Employee was wearing EE's PPE for the task which included Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Face Shield and Gloves. Employee used the Emergency Eye Wash station on site and after the rinse EE still felt that there was more in the eye. Sent for medical evaluation

A miner was operating LR 6507 in N2D loading muck cars. As they proceeded to dump a bucket ore into the muck car the park brake set causing them to hit their head off the window of the loader

Employee was releasing comealongs that was hooked into a eye on a spreader bar & a set of belt clamps. The eye on the spreader bar broke causing the comealong to cut their left pinky finger.

While trying to access the 2nd deck of a 3 deck vibratory screen, employee slipped on a wet surface and twisted their right knee.

Miner was throwing away empty grease barrels into dumpster. Barrel ended up slipping out of grip of miner, which resulted in a cut to the finger. Miners tried to cover to stop bleeding for 30 mins. Resulted in taking to Hospital.

Employee was digging through the tool box on EE's diesel ride when the heavy steel tool box lid fell smashing the three middle fingers of EE's right hand. EE finished EE's shift then went to the mine nurse where EE received sutures in EE's right ring finger and middle finger due to the lacerations. EE returned to work at EE's normal job without restriction.

EE was leveling EE's drill pot and EE's left middle and ring fingers were mashed between the adjustment rods and a nut on the inside of the drill boom causing a laceration requiring 2 stitches to the ring finger and tuft fractures to each finger tip.

Hand was caught between pry bar and motor

While the employee was climbing down a fixed ladder EE slipped on the 3rd rung from the bottom and landed awkwardly on EE's left ankle.

The employee was using a knife to cut a hose (not the company approved safety blade). While cutting the hose the employee cut EE's left forearm.

Burn to foot that became infected.

Removing GET from lip of bucket. Was using a pry bar and soft face hammer to work the old tooth off with the crane attached. The tooth was moving and I was using the hammer to walk the adapter forward. When hitting the adapter a piece of the corner of the adapter splintered off and hit my left inner thigh.

EE was clearing a chute over the feeder. When the material broke loose, the bar EE was using was forced up against an I-beam crushing EE's left thumb.

Employee was attempting to cut a small diameter hose with a grinder. The hose was coiled and when the employee cut through the hose it un-coiled and forced the grinder into their thumb causing a laceration that required approx. 5 stitches

While collecting material left over from a completed shaker screen change, the employee (EE) was in the process of moving a steel plate to be taken down from the tower. During the movement, the plate shifted unexpectedly and pinched EE's finger between the plate and the catwalk. The employee reported that EE removed EE's glove and noticed bleeding from the tip of EE's finger.

Water pump was not pumping and employee attempted to opened the drain valve when the pipe that is attached to the valve broke causing hot water to spray out.

The crew was using a sky track with a man basket in an area where a conventional manlift could not be used due to ground conditions. While positioning the boom, a pinch point existed between the man basket and sky track backplate rack. The employee was unaware, and as the boom was raised, the basket shifted, catching and injuring fingers, requiring five sutures.

In the process of moving a pallet of rollers, one of them shifted and fell off the pallet. As the employee was attempting to get the roller back in position for the backhoe, it landed on EE's foot. EE sought medical treatment on August 18, 2025 and was diagnosed with a fracture and released to full duty.

While welding grating the bin over flowed dropping a small rock into the hood contacting right eye.

Employees were using a come-a-long to move a water tank over a few inches to sit in place properly. EE walked up on the job to give assistance. The chain that was around the structure's leg broke, striking the employee in the left eyebrow area. EE received 3 sutures and was released to full duty.

Employee had a lid come free and had lime hit EE in the face, causing lime in the eye injury.

While drilling for cable bolt, reached with left hand grabbing cable bolt from tray and went to pull it off, cable bolt slipped through hand and momentum caused them to hit their hand on drill pot causing laceration.

Technician was laying under a loader installing a driveshaft. The bearing caps were not secured and one slid off the end and struck technician in the tooth, causing a horizontal fracture.

EE stated EE was putting sand screens in wash plant, as the screen moved, left leg caught steel cross mender of wash plant. Laceration on lower left leg was about 6 inches long. The injury was not reported to the supervisor until 8/22/2025 when the EE was concerned about infection and wanted to seek treatment.

Miner picked up can of break cleaner out of service truck walking to back of truck and slipped on some rock causing miner to start falling. Miner reached out with right hand to stop fall causing break cleaner can to hit rear bumper of truck. The can exploded in miners hand causing lacerations to EE's index and middle fingers.

A Production employee was carrying a ladder across level ground when they stumbled and fell. They dropped the ladder and put their hands out to try and catch themselves. The impact with the ground caused a radius fracture of the left wrist

Employee 1 was operating a pickup truck that was being backed up to hook up to a pump so it could be relocated. Affected employee was guiding the truck to align the pintle hitch of the pump. As the trucks bumper and the pintle hitch made contact, employee pinched a finger as they were trying to align the pin that didn't fully seat itself.

Employee alleges EE was replacing some belts using a pipe wrench and EE missed the handle smashing EE's right pinky finger. EE received 3 stitches.

While cleaning material up from a completed job a part that was unsecure moved striking the left middle finger tip causing a laceration requiring stitches.

INCIDENT HAPPENED 08/13/2025 NEVER PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY. RECEIVED PHYSICAL THERAPY-FULL DUTY. PRESCRIPTION ISSUED ON 11/06/2025. FULL DUTY. EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PACK A PALLET WITH TWO SMALL CYLINDERS, TRIPPED OVER A PALLET, AND FELL ON TRUNK. PALLET FELL TO THE GROUND. THE ZIP TIE HOLDING THE CYLINDERS ON THE PALLET BROKE, ONE ROLLED OFF ON EMPLOYEES R. ANKLE AND LOWER LEG.

Technician pinched EE's thumb while installing a pin retainer plate causing a laceration that required two stitches.

Maintenance Employee attempting to loosen bolt/nut on boom/carousel on pump truck when wrench slipped off and the back of the employee's left hand struck sharp edge of plate on top of carousel resulting in a laceration to the back of the left hand.

On 8/12/2025, employee was testing A/C on a truck and turned blower on high. Dust came out of vent and went behind safety glasses and into their right eye. On 8/18/25 eye was still irritated and went to doctor and given a prescription to help heal the scratch. No work has been missed.

Employee was struck by foreign object in the eye during maintenance. Foreign object was removed from eye.

EE's eyes burned after welding the portable hopper.

Injured worker suffered a right hand injury while EE and a second worker were drilling out a piece of rubber conveyor belting. Injured employee required four stitches to close wound, and was released by Urgent Care for return to light duty work same day.

While handing an angle grinder to EE's supervisor, EE inadvertently contacted the rotating grinding wheel with EE's left hand resulting in a laceration. (8) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee stated they were installing an exhaust on a D10 dozer. Employee stated while looking up to watch what they were doing they felt some debris fall down on their sleeves, forehead and neck. Employee stated they felt discomfort in right eye when they got home to wash their face. Employee did seek medical treatment. Prescribed eye drops.

EE stepped backwards in JLG man basket, heel came down on a piece of strut, injuring heel.

As the employee was stepping out of the raw mill, the employee placed a hand on the raw mill tire hook and disrupted the accumulated dust causing it to become airborne. The airborne dust entered the airstream of the cooling vent fans and blew onto the employees face and under safety glasses causing dust to enter left eye.

Employee was disconnecting a 4"" water line from the water truck when the water line flew back and made contact with the employee's mouth, cutting EE's lip and chipping a tooth.

Drill operator pinched EE's finger between a drill hammer and a rock while picking up the hammer off the ground, and subsequently received stitches and a minor tuft fracture on the finger tip.

Employee strained EE's wrist while changing out a bag in a baghouse.

The plant operator was working with EE replacing a bearing at the head pulley of the sand stacker when EE cut EE's index finger on EE's right hand.

Employee was replacing GET bucket teeth, one tooth retainer would not move. Employee cut off that tooth retainer, then struck the tooth with a 3 pound hammer. A piece of metal came off the tooth and struck them in the forearm.

Employee was cutting belt to take out slack to get thru door, belt shifted and knife slipped and accidentally struck employee in the leg area causing injury.

Mechanic was adjusting blow bar and small piece of metal flew off blow bar and struck Mechanic in chest.

Exiting water truck when knee gave way and lost footing. Heard and felt knee pop out of place and could not put weight on it.

Portable fire extinguisher accidentally discharged in excavator cab. While attempting to step down from the machine the tracks were not aligned causing the excavator operator to hang from the grab handle of the cab. This strained left bicep tendon causing injury.

The injured was attempting to cut a piece of mine belt to be used as skirting material. While using both hands on the utility knife, EE lost EE's balance and slipped, and while EE's arm was stretched out to catch self, EE's left wrist contacted the knife causing a laceration, which required 3 sutures to close.

EE was pouring hyd oil into a crusher console when they tried puncturing a hole in the lid to increase flow, the knife folded cutting their right palm

EE states while moving a manlift from the operator's basket EE sustained an injury to EE's mouth. While the machine was in motion, EE hit a hole in the roadway resulting in a bounce causing EE's mouth to contact the man basket.

While working on 1-1/2 # 2 screen. Employee slipped inside chute while unbolting old skirt. Employee used right arm to brace self causing injury to upper right arm/shoulder area. Employee did hit floor. No subsequent injuries due to hitting floor.

Removing bolts from swing drum. Hit pinch with hammer and a piece came off punch, penetrating glove, and went into left hand.

EE was adjusting screen rail using a wrench. wrench slipped and hit them in the mouth. EE was referred to dentist for extraction and grafting.

Employee unsure of when incident happened. Stated EE woke up on the 7th with eye irr/swelling. Employee was working on roof during windy conditions with grinding being performed by others. Employee was wearing safety glasses while working. Optometrist removed small metal fragment from employees eye and prescribed antibiotic eye drops. No restrictions were given by physician.

Employee was drilling the outside bolt on EE's 5th row. EE's right hand was resting on EE's right knee when a piece of rock fell from the roof striking EE's hand. This caused a laceration between EE's thumb and pointer finger resulting in 7 stitches.

Using a cylinder hand cart to move a helium gas cylinder to the lab. Cart wheel caught a rock and stopped rolling. IW's momentum caused them to tip over the cart forward and left hand was pinned between the cart and metal grating. Left hand had a small diameter but deep laceration that required stitches to close. No lost days or restrictions.

Employee was pulling electrical wire in an awkward position when EE pulled a muscle in EE's left shoulder.

Employee was initially injured on 7/8 at 0830am as EE tweaked EE's shoulder. This was initially treated as a first aid for a strained left shoulder with no work restrictions. Based on radiation of symptoms to EE's right upper extremity and lack of pain improvement, an MRI was ordered which resulted in the reclassification from first aid to recordable was made on 8/6.

Team member installing new exhaust gaskets, bolting up the flanges when debris fell onto and behind safety glasses, into right eye. Flushed eyes at the shop, debris remained behind eyelid.

Injured employee was in the process of closing air lock doors at the mouth of the section when left hand was caught between the doors. This caused a laceration on the left index finger, resulting in 8 sutures.

Employee cut finger with knife

On August 5, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, an employee was adjusting the forks on an all-terrain forklift when their finger became pinched between the left fork and the frame. The incident resulted in a fracture to the employee's right middle finger. The employee subsequently returned to work on full duty.

EE was tightening a bolt and felt a pop in elbow.

Miners were changing a conveyor belt on a hopper feeder. Miner lost EE's footing and fell into the side of the hopper. A sharp piece of plastic from the hopper liner cut EE's forearm. Miner finished the shift with a bandage and received nine stitches that afternoon. Returned to work the following day.

Employee was assisting with pulling up miner cable slack when piece of roller hanger broke off striking them in the leg. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While lubricating haul truck wheel hardware, metal protruding from hardware lacerated left pinky finger

After conveyor did not start, Employee went to check the reset button on the electrical panel. When they bent down to see it, their hand was close enough to the panel that they believes sweat dripped from their hand and electricity jumped from panel to their left pinky finger.

On 8/2/25 employee picked up a small air compressor and felt a pain in groin/stomach area. Employee continued to work and sought medical treatment on 8/8/25 and diagnosed with a potential hernia. EE continues to work and has fulfilled all their duties as a dispatcher. The employee is scheduled to see a specialist for complete diagnosis and applicable treatment.

Employee was walking, slipped, and broke thumb on rock

Employee was operating a hammer drill and struck themselves in the mouth causing them to chip their right front tooth.

Air lance struck an employee in the forehead causing a laceration that required several stitches.

While getting in coal hauler employee had right hand on fender of hauler, when a rock struck employees hand requiring 1 stitch. Employee returned to work the next day.

Employee was cleaning out discharge end of quencher and hurt their ankle in the process, tripping over clinker balls.

EE was installing buckets on an elevator when the EE's right hand slipped off the bar causing the bar to fall. When this happened the EE tried to catch the bar as it was falling and it ended up smashing EE's middle finger on EE's right hand. This injury resulted in the EE having to get five stitches in EE's middle finger.

Maintenance worker was trying to fix a water pump, and tried to remove the Allen screw and instead moved the pulley and sliced left palm.

Employee closed EE's finger in the door of EE's pickup truck.

IE was using soft face sledge hammer and wearing face shield & puncture resistant coat while striking a bucket tooth to remove it. A small piece of metal struck IE's chin which required removal in ER and 2 stitches to close cut

A crew was cleaning the roofs above 9/10 kilns. While scraping the roof, wind blew material into employee's eye.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

Employee reported intermittent pain with overhead work.

EE was walking from secondary shaker to the tool room when EE began to feel weak and thought EE might pass out. EE was told to rest in the office with AC. EE continued to feel worse and was taken to Urgent Care where EE was treated with an IV for dehydration. EE was then sent home to rest until 9/2/2025.

Employee was placing scoop batteries on charge. After plugging in the batteries, EE raised the lids to vent and was overcome by an unknown gas. Employee suffered watery eyes, runny nose, headache, and labored respirations. Employee was transported, given breathing treatments, examined & released. No regulations were violated and EE has training and experience.

Employee has suffered a shift in their hearing baseline.

Employee was changing a sump pump while working in a muddy area; irritation from right foot friction with muck boots resulted in localized swelling and redness. Reported to supervisor on 08/25/25.

Employee was dehydrated

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 5/30/2025. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

The mine received a Self-Insured Employer Decision on 08/21/25 from a medical report dated 08/18/25. The report identifies a 3.3% permanent partial disability (hearing loss) possibly from occupational noise exposure. Employee has been retired since 01/31/2024