DC drive failed on the Metz elevator which interfered with its use for more than 30 minutes. No miners were on the elevator at the time of the fault. Drive replaced and elevator returned to service by 12:15 pm. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Mining Incidents in October 2025
All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in October 2025, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities
- 2
- Total incidents
- 500
- Period
- October 2025
Top operators this month
- 01Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.20 incidents
- 02Nevada Gold Mines LLC12 incidents
- 03Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.12 incidents
- 04United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations11 incidents
- 05Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC11 incidents
All incidents
A roof fall occurred on the 4th southwest BL seal area. in #11 entry from spad 93+75 through spad 93+10. The fall measured approximately 85'x 19' x 8'. This fall will not be loaded out, and the area has additional support added.
Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 3 belt just outby the 3 block intersection at approximately 6:46 am on 10/31/2025. Fall occurred in an adjacent brow left from a previous roof fall that occurred 8/2/2020. Fall was approximately 8' long, 16' wide, and 6' high. Area was mined near December of 1988. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Auxiliary Cage (MaryAnn Cage) was shut down at approximately 6:00 pm on October 30, 2025 due to accumulator leak of the hydraulic power unit. Accumulator was slowly leaking off nitrogen charge.
An unplanned roof fall occurred in entry #3 in the intersection of 79 in HG 8.
An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 4 West area of the mine at 8 xcut. This event occurred in the track entry and extended through the crosscut to the belt. The fall measured approx 80ft wide by 40ft long by 20ft high. The fall was caused by adverse roof conditions in the form of deteriorated laminated shale rock.
10 miners entrapped on Metz Elevator until 8:38 pm when a VFD failed on the elevator. The miners were exiting the mine and were still approximately 700' down the shaft. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
At 11:20pm, a non-conforming item went through high speed shredders at Green America facility which resulted in a fire. Contacted MSHA at approximately 1130pm to notify them of the incident. Fire department arrived on site at 12am to assist with putting out the fire.
There was a Non Injury Roof Fall which was found on 10/29/2025. The Roof Fall was one break inby the miner between #1 and #2 entries.
A cement truck driver operating within the area of a mining operation turned vehicle on its side while trying to get ahead of a rock truck using a common dirt service road. This was a single vehicle accident with no injuries and only the cement truck was damaged. The driver was evaluated by Mount Vernon Fire Dept (MVFD) Unit 493 and refused further treatment.
An unanticipated power disruption occurred on the Shaft Pad, impacting both the Main Shaft and Ventilation Shaft operations.
A roof fall above anchorage was discovered on the preshift examination in the A Mains LK to BK slope's belt entry in the intersection at spad 4795. The fall measures approximately 20' wide 38' long and 28' high.
Employee was stuck in the Step 1, 2 Agglomerator basement elevator. The employee became trapped at 902 AM. Security and safety were eventually notified. First responders arrived shortly after 930 and were able to get the employee out at 940 AM
The Magnetic brakes on the back set of rail trucks on the brakeman car were damaged. A bolt was found broken on the brake bracket.
The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty door switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and placed back into service.
Examiner found roof fall with msha inspector while doing weekly exam, fall was 25' wide x 30' long x 6 ' thick area will not be cleaned up, escapeway was moved around the affected area, was dangered off an additional support will be added as needed
Employee was locked in the stone silo elevator between floors due to an overload condition on the motor
There was a piping failure in the southeast corner of the lower impoundment that allowed water to flow out into the evaporation lake.
Lowering empty trash car down Sugar Run Slope that de-railed around the 1492 mark, allowing rope slack to build up and coil behind the brake car. When tension was re-applied the rope caught on itself resulting in a kink in the rope approx. 700' away from the brake car. Hoist taken out of service until rope replaced. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
A coal fire was discovered in the 5 west pit that could not be extinguished within 30 minutes
Electrical contactor failed causing the production hoist to be unavailable for operation.
Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable at 21 block 3 belt. Fall approximately 14' wide, 14' long and 5' high. 21 block overcast was damaged and compromised from the roof fall. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or ppe.
A roof fall occurred in M2 in by of the C33 Cross cut. This area was Barricaded at the time of the fall.
Volvo 330 was tracking from new shot to medium stone fill to load a sales truck. Euclid End Dump sitting 5/10 min, was radioed to move forward to let truck through. Euclid backed into cab of Volvo 330 crushing cab, broken windows, broken door. Operator of Volvo was able to jump out of equipment (was not injured). Operator of Euclid was suspected on being phone distracted.
While travelling in the elevator car, there was a power failure, caused by a failed weighted power cable, which led to an employee being trapped inside the elevator car. After the Amrize technical team arrived, the employee safely exited the elevator.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on 10/18/2025 at approximately 1:16 AM on the 4 right panel of Unit 1. The fall occurred in the intersection of No. 8 entry, crosscut No. 17 and was approximately 20ft X 20ft X 10ft thick.
While testing the drum brake on the Hanson hoist it was discovered to allow the drum to move while under a load from the electric motor. The drum was found to have a residue that was removed and the system then passed the performed test.
A non-injury roof fall occurred on 10/15/2025 at 11:54 am. The fall occurred in the #9 entry at the cc17 intersection in-by Spad No. 2321 on the 1E mains (5 belt) panel in the primary escapeway air course.
Roof fall occurred in L5/C84. The area had already been barricaded due to poor roof conditions. Following the fall the barricaded area was extended.
A small grass fire started at the Quarry due to unknown reasons. There where no employees working at the time of the fire and Local fire department extinguished the fire after being called by an individual passing by. Quarry employee was called in to establish a fire break in case of re ignition.
The #5 Escape Capsule was taken out of service after the hydraulics failed to release. It was found that there was a failure inside the hydraulic pump and it needed rebuilt.
A rock fall in the intersection of 5 North Mains at break #32 in the track and belt entry. The fall extended into the left crosscut.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on 10/10/25 at 11:25pm 35 xc on Corridor #3 entry. The fall measured 10'high by 25' long and 16'w. The fall was dangered off and will be cleaned up and bolted.
While performing the daily safety checks on the hoist, the hoist operator pushed the emergency stop button to test the weight brake and the hoist tripped on an E-stop fault. Electricians assisted the operator in resetting the hoist. Hoist was back online at 5:53 pm.
A single miner was involved in an elevator entrapment when an elevator malfunction occurred. Miner was safely removed and the elevator was repaired, inspected and returned to service.
On 10/8/2025, a D10 Dozer inadvertently entered an underground feeder opening on our raw coal stockpile, trapping the employee inside the dozer.
A roof fall occurred in the belt entry on the 3 Northwest Submains. It is approximately 120' x 19' x 5-8'.
A roof fall occurred near Spad # 34462 on Panel D1 (5A Belt Break #38) of the active Section No. 5 at 10:55AM. This fall was in the LOB where the miner was loading at the time. The fall is approximately 20ft X 35ft X 7 to 8 feet thick. The fall has covered the right continuous mining machine.
Roof fall while pillaring on the 002 section in #8 Entry Crosscut 15 fell on the continuous miner, agencies were notified an action plan submitted, the continuous miner was recovered from the fall area
A roof fall occurred in the primary escapeway on the #2 section outby the feeder line. the fall was approximately 19 feet wide by 24 feet long and 5 feet thick in the #6 entry at the #8 break on the #2A beltline in the orchard #1 mains.
An unplanned roof fall at or above the anchorage zone occurred 2 breaks outby survey spad no. 6577
EE was operating a Cat D11N dozer doing pre-stripping work at Pit 003. During this work a fuel line apparently ruptured resulting in an inextinguishable fire that caused severe damage to the dozer
Distribution employees were moving railcars in the Canyon and noticed a grass fire, fire department was called after it started spreading. No injuries and no damage to any equipment. Fire put out in approximately 50-55 minutes
On 10/03/25 at 8:35 am, the coal mill operation began. At 9:26 am, the control operator noticed a fire on the coal mill line. Employees secured the area and tried to extinguish it. When it persisted, the Hygiene Fire Dept. was called at 9:44 am and arrived at 9:56 am. MSHA was notified the same day and visited on 10/06/25 to review the area and follow up on the investigation.
An unplanned roof fall occurred in the West Mains Return, #3 entry between 7&8 cross cut. Approximately 20'x75'x6'
An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains, 25' inby 38w to 15' outby 39.5w, in the #0 entry. The fall was approximately 10' high x 16' wide x 100' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.
A large piece of rock fell from the ceiling at an intersection. Some of the rock struck the drill. There were no injuries associated with this incident.
For unknown reason, haul truck veered over the berm and into quarry lake.
Employee was performing cleaning and maintenance. They began work around 7 pm and was discovered by coworkers on the ground below the area of work. It is believed they fell.
While using an Emu to pull lifeline. EE grabbed the lifeline to break a zip tie, when EE grabbed the lifeline it wrapped around EE's ring finger.
Employee stated that while lifting a bag of rock dust, they felt a pain in their lower belly. Work location: Surface supply yard.
Employee was adjusting lifting shackle and overhead crane hook during lifting operations. The employee's right index finger was pinched between lifting shackle and overhead crane hook. The employee suffered partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger with nailbed involvement.
EE was working on a pressure washer. They plugged it in and was checking belts. They leaned over onto the power button. The washer turned on, and the pulley belt pulled their glove in, amputating the tip of their left middle finger. Seen at ER, diagnosed with traumatic partial amputation, released to modified duty.
Employee was changing springs on the 8x20 screen. Employee was trying to remove the spring when the chain broke allowing the spring to pinch a finger.
Excavator Operator got out of the machine, went down to stock pile coming off the conveyor of a screen to check material they were screening. The Loader Operator went into stock pile not seeing the man and started to take a bucket out and hit the man on the ground. I believe sun caused blindness.
Employee was busting up rocks with a sledgehammer and putting pieces on the belt to clean the tunnel. Reported to manager that they felt a twinge in abdomen after they finished the job. Before starting their next shift, employee was seen by telemedicine. Hernia.
EE was installing belt on pulley. EE's finger became caught between the pulley and the belt, amputating the tip of EE's right ring finger. EE was taken to the hospital for treatment. Taken off work.
The employee experienced physical strain due to the repetitive pulling of the wire, which was built up in a chute that was plugged in an awkward position, and required a medical evaluation.
Employee was getting out of loader stepped on first step and fell backwards. Employee has had lower back pain.
IE was changing a hose on a shield. They had a chisel braced with left hand when they hit left thumb with the hammer they were using causing a fracture.
Employee was struck by a rock on left hand/wrist that had fallen from in between 4 and 5 shield. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Worker was climbing a step ladder when it shifted out from underneath them causing them to grab the catwalk with their left hand which caused a severe muscle strain to their left shoulder.
Quarry worker swung the hammer trying to split a rock, and missed the wedge, hit their left pinky finger.
Employee was helping to hook up a trailer that was in a crosscut due to the highness of the truck they had to lift the tongue of the trailer, So while in the process of lifting the tongue on the compact trailer to hook it onto the truck they strained lower back.
Employee was adding a fellow employee who had fallen to their feet and injured their head/neck and lower back.
Employee was pulling on a bottom roller to remove the belt stand and got right middle and ring finger caught between the roller and the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee stated they were loading rollers onto a flat car when they lost grip and the roller smashed their ring finger between the roller and the mine floor. Employee sought medical attention on 11.3.25 and was taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA.
Injured employee was using a rail hook to lift a track rail and felt a ""pop"" in their back. They then stood up and stumbled and fell on right hand smashing their index finger. Employee sought treatment the following day for back pain. No rules or regulations were violated.
Injured employee and a co-worker were loading 10-foot joints of 6-inch pipe (waterline) onto the 7W Longwall Belt. One person on each end of the pipe. As they were tossing a joint onto the belt, the injured lost grip and left arm became smashed between the pipe and the belt structure. They suffered a broken left ulna bone as a result. No regulations were violated.
Employee tripped on det cord injuring wrist and shoulder - became reportable 10/31/2025
Employee was walking a semi-cleared footprint for a future embankment and tripped in a small hole. They twisted an ankle and was taken to the site EMT and received first aid for a sprain. After traveling home, employee visited a clinic and a break in their fibula was identified.
Employee was assisting with installing rail in a spur when a piece of slate fell and struck neck and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee hauling wet plant waste from plant area to dump with CAT 775D haul truck with tailgate. Employee began traveling on primary roadway when the weight of the plant waste shifted towards the back of the truck bed resulting in the front end lifting off the ground. When front end came back down it bounced twice before coming to a halt.
Moving passenger vehicle. The closing door struck the left side of EE's head, knocking head and most of body into the car. The EE received a minor cut on the R side of head, eyebrow area, but L leg, below the knee, was still outside the vehicle. The vehicle continued forward, still in contact with 12"" barrier post, door closed, causing both bones in EE's lower leg to be fractured.
The employee was installing bolts and went to lower the canopy when the seal of the canopy jack blew out and dropped down suddenly. The bottom of the canopy hit them on the top of their head and stoved them up.
Employee was walking down the Longwall face when piece of rock came out of the pan line and struck their leg. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
Employee stated as they were exiting the operator's deck. They stepped down onto the mine floor that was slightly uneven and damp to muddy and their foot slipped a little twisting right knee. They continued to work until 11/20/2025.
The Employee was caring an electric winch onto the Raw Mill to help with the Discharge grate job. While descending the steps to the mill The Employee trip and fell on top of the mill with the winch in hand. They injured their left ankle during the fall.
Effected employee (EE) was helping load a grease barrel on a fuel truck when another employee was on top of the truck pulling the top of the barrel causing the bottom of it to slide out and pinch EE's left thumb under the barrel and deck of the truck. The barrel was 16 gallons and weight approx. 120 lbs. Weather conditions were gloomy and misting rain.
Employee was at tool car getting a tool when another employee was filling degreaser sprayer. The hose on sprayer popped off and the liquid got in their eyes. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was loosening a J-bolt on a bottom belt hanger bracket with right hand and left hand contacting the top chair for leverage. While loosening the bolt left small finger accidentally contacted the top roller causing a friction burn from contacting the roller. They received three stitches to the finger.
Employee was attempting to clean a return roller on conveyor under the HP 300 crusher, against company policy, without utilizing lock out tag out training. EE was using a bar to scrape mud off the return roller. The bar was caught between the roller and moving conveyor belt, pulling the EE's left arm into the pinch point and resulting in broken bones and a dislocation.
Boom came in contact with rock knocker and rock knocker struck EE in EE's left side ribs. Resulting in broken ribs.
Roof bolter was reaching into pin tray to retrieve a steel when a small head came from the roof smashing the tip of ring finger on right hand. Resulted in a fracture and started missing work on 10/29/25.
Lab tech was in the laboratory, walking into the mill testing area from the main room. When transitioning through the doorway from the main room into the mill testing area, the miner slipped on the tile walking surface causing the miner to fall to the floor.
Contractor tire tech came in contact with rock ejector and it struck tech in ribs resulting in broken ribs.
Operator had just finished fueling the backhoe they were operating. They were climbing down off the tracks using the steps provided. A foot slipped, causing them to fall back and land squarely on their butt.
Injured employee was roof bolting on the left side of the continuous miner. Employee was in the process of installing a rib bolt when a piece of coal/rock fell from the brow behind them and struck them on the left shoulder. Was diagnosed with a deep tissue contusion and given time off. No rules or regulations were violated.
Employee was clearing a blockage from the suction hose on the vacuum truck, when their left arm had been drawn into the hose.
Employee was ascending steps at #4 spray dryer area to take the chute out of the car so it could be dropped down. As employee was ascending the steps they tripped and sustained an injury to right knee and right hand. They will have to see and orthopedic surgeon about their hand.
Employee was utilizing a shovel to clean around plant when they strained their back.
Standing at ground level putting a bar back on grizzly screen. Was trying to guide the bar in to the bolt holes, lost footing and fell back to the ground and the bar fell on employee. Lower back/butt sore.
Operator slipped dismounting a motor grader, lost grip on the ladder and fell on the grader blade.
While tied off to angle iron, employee was climbing on top of shaker to take measurements. As employee took a step, went to grab hold of angle iron for balance. Potash buildup loosened and slipped. Employee lost balance and fell to floor. Resulted in broken left forearm.
EE backed up to berm to dump fill over embankment when haul truck went over the berm and down the embankment. EE had several bruises and broken ribs.
Being trained in shut down for days end & accessing issues/repairs for next days start up - operator in process of shutting down power. New EE stepped onto conveyor beltline still running, other EE motioned EE to get down & new EE slipped and hit conveyor belt which carried EE down to pinch point trapping EE's foot.
Low Light Conditions. Step into old probe 4-inch borehole, twisting right knee.
Employee was operating the tailgate shear when a rock came off the drum striking the employee in the face/nose resulting in fracture to nose.
IE was prying on a hose when the bar slipped. When the bar slipped the IE fell into the shuttle car and bumped an elbow.
While pulling down exhaust curtain with their left hand in Unit 1, Entry 12, 44+40 - 45+00. In doing so, a section of rock fell out, striking the contractor on their head and left side.
Employee was changing a cradle at 3 East 58 Wall, 4 Mother Belt on the tight side, while the employee was maneuvering the cradle it slipped pinching the right ring finger between the cradle and the bedrail. The event resulted in a Fracture to right ring finger and a laceration requiring sutures.
I.E. was moving a cable over when they came in contact with exposed leads where the cable had been damaged.
A miner was going to unplug the Jumbo when they rolled an ankle on a small rock causing a fracture in their ankle
Employee states EE was bending roof bolt to put up. When EE went to bend the bolt, EE felt like EE's left shoulder was grinding. Employee continued to work up until surgery on 2/2/2026.
Miner had removed the steps to close the door of the control van. Miner re-entered the control van. As miner was exiting the control van, miner attempted to jump to the steps and missed the landing. The miner landed on the right foot and injured their ankle.
Employee removing belt for storage unit when they tripped and injured left ankle/foot. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
Employee was clearing and spraying head pulley on tunnel conveyor when conveyor was started and right hand was caught and crushed fingers
EE was conducting maintenance on the engine of an Epiroc haul truck when the strut that held the engine cover open broke, causing the engine cover (weighing approximately 100 to 200 pounds) to fall and impact the EEs hand between the engine cover and the chassis, resulting in the EE breaking their left hand.
EE was removing a loader bucket pin when it slipped and fell on their finger.
While descending ladder on loader, employee misplaced their foot onto the outside bracket of a step; leading to rolling of the ankle and then falling to ground.
Miner was shoveling under the portable plant screen due to a belt overload. The area under there has a low ceiling and is awkward. When miner was bent over shoveling, they heard/felt a pop in their back. Right hand side on the belt line.
Employee was exiting excavator when slipped putting a lot of pressure on right leg hurting lower back, hip and leg.
Employee went to flip the switch on the disconnect box to start plant components when they cut their finger on a sharp edge of the switch.
The employee was simply walking through the Maintenance Shop holding a box cutter they had just got out of the vending machine. Upon inspection of the box cutter, they noticed a foreign object (possibly glue) on the blade. They proceeded to wipe the blade off on their left sleeve, when they cut/punctured their wrist area.
EE states they were grinding a handrail by VSI crusher when a piece of metal went into eye. EE stated they were wearing proper PPE for the task. EE sought medical treatment the following night where the foreign body was removed from left eye. EE did not report the initial incident or subsequent medical treatment to the employer.
While installing banjo bracket and arm on the shovel sticks, using a come along, the come along chain failed and the bracket and arm contacted the employee's right wrist area. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a fracture and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING
Employee was using their foot to slide boards under the tongue of an RA and when they put their weight on their right leg, they felt their right knee pop. Continued working until 12/1/25 when taken off for surgery to repair their right knee.
Employee was injured when they fell walking to the troop carrier. Injury became reportable on 11-18-25 when an orthopedic specialist diagnosed a left shoulder partial rotator cuff tear and left shoulder proximal humerus fracture. Physical therapy was also ordered.
While stockpiling with a front-end loader, miner felt miner pain in lower back. Towards end of shift, pain had worsened. By next morning, pain had increased causing miner to go to ER.
Mechanic was using a chain hoist, working on a Cat Artic truck, as they were working the handle on chain hoist they pulled a muscle in their left forearm
Employee was hauling supplies into the mine. They encountered a hill on 3 belt track entry. They derailed near the bottom of the hill and their arm struck the canopy post in the cab.
Employee was washing haul truck when lost balance and struck right side of chest on scaffold planking fracturing two ribs and injuring knee.
Walking down stairs from the 5th floor in 1A to the 4th floor 1A. Felt the knee twist as walking down the steps.
Employee was changing bits in the miner, using a pick hammer to knock a bit loose, when a piece of metal flew off and struck them in the left arm/elbow causing the metal to insert the skin resulting in a laceration and surgery to remove the piece of metal. (Started losing time 10/28/2025)
I.E. was dropping miner cable that was hung across the entry. When they cut the rope hanger loose with right hand they caught the cable with their left hand. They then felt a little pain in shoulder but continued to finish the shift. The next morning they woke up with a burning sensation in their shoulder.
Employee had finished bolting the #6 entry on the #4 unit and was standing beside the roof bolter between the dust box and the boom when a hose fitting broke causing the employee to get oil in their eyes. Employee was treated for a scratch to their eye.
Employee was pushing up on a conveyor belt trying to get additional clearance to remove a roller. After releasing the belt employee felt a popping and burning sensation in their hand
Employee was walking to miner when piece of rib fell onto EE's foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was grabbing roof mesh to install, when corner of mesh hit EE in the face and scratching EE's eye. Mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.
While driving a kubota utv, some salt dust fell in eyes and when they went to wipe the dust from their eyes, they swerved to the right and drove into a chunk of salt and rolled the utv onto it's side. When they rolled the UTV, their mine belt had a harness ring on the back and that's what they landed on, fracturing their L2 vertebrae.
IE was traveling in the mine and the driver of the EDV cut a corner to close and struck a standing timber in the roadway. The IE's right forearm was struck causing a muscle strain. IE continued to work normal duties until November 13th when they missed the first scheduled shift.
Employee stated that while coming out of a kneeling position they felt their knee ""pop"". Employee stated that there was no signs of swelling and that there was no pain. Employee finished out the remainder of the shift.
On October 21, 2025, Schad personnel were performing demolition work on Kiln #4 at Carmeuse Lime. While moving a debris buggy into the kiln, the buggy became lodged on the ramp at the kiln entrance. A Schad employee attempted to free the buggy manually. When the buggy became dislodged, it shifted unexpectedly and struck the employee's right knee, resulting in a contusion.
Employee felt pain in the left arm when helping move a window a/c unit. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 3/13/26 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED RESTRICTIONS.
Employee was working at the tail of #14 prep plant belt and was using a come along to tighten belt clamps when a chain broke striking EE in the right knee resulting in a sprain.
While lifting a belt crossover to back on it's legs it slipped. This caused the employee to jam their arm/elbow into the crossover legs/skirt boards on the pony drive in Unit 3.
Miner was inside Stedman crusher preparing to weld on reel. As they stood up, they placed a foot on the reel, dislodging wedge and rotating reel upward catching their leg and pushing it up against the apron.
Employee was riding the #11 Mac12 Man trip on the roadway to the section when EE's right arm got caught between the man trip and a standing mine post. EE was immediately transported back to the surface.
Checking sheeting on roof to see if placed right to screw down, there was condensation on roof sheeting and EE started sliding off the roof and landed on EE's feet.
After welding on the Omni Short Head crusher, employee was grinding down the weld when a piece of metal slag flew behind EE's safety glasses and landed in the right eye.
it was a clear day and the injured employee was changing a light on a haul truck. They asked another employee to lower the hood and the hood was heavier than the employee thought and it hit the injured employee in the right forearm and a laceration was caused.
Employee was helping the roof bolter load roof bolts from a scoop bucket. EE had their right hand resting on the scoop bucket when a piece of draw rock fell striking their hand causing a laceration requiring sutures. EE was taken off work beginning 10/21/25 as they were unable to perform normal duties without restriction.
A Dozer Operator with 24 years of experience, was dismounting the dozer before EE's lunch break. Employee stepped from the track down to the first step, left shoulder popped as EE descended
As employee was poking bar in to silo to free up material EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder.
Miner was dropping the axle on a trailer and was preparing to cut the U-bolts when they bent forward at the waist and began experiencing extreme pain in lower back.
Employee was stepping out of the diesel locomotive they had parked. They stepped off the locomotive as they reached for a handle for support but the handle wasn't on this locomotive. Lost balance and fell landing on right shoulder. Has muscle damage in the shoulder. Employee has training and experience. Was wearing required PPE.
Employee was the pipe trailer deck unloading pipe when a pipe slipped out from under EE, when EE tried to catch self EE landed on EE's right shoulder
Employee was walking to hang up fuel nozzle after refueling the dozer and slipped in the mud and tried catching themselves and hurt their left shoulder.
Miner was torching on old storage bin and heard a pop, fell to ground and injured right knee.
A haul truck was backing into the crusher dump pocket and did not notice a loader already in the dump pocket. The truck's rear tire came into contact with the rear of the loader, jarring the operator in the cab of the loader.
Employee was pulling in a line out of the river and felt a sharp pain in their elbow.
Ee dropped drill bit. When EE lifted it back up, EE felt a pop in EE's right biceps tendon. Seen at clinic, referred to ortho. On 12/5, ortho confirmed MRI results show full tear of right biceps tendon, and ee scheduled for surgery on 12/30. Ee working restricted duty.
The employee was bent down picking up extra bolts when they felt a pop in their knee as they stood up. It was determined that the employee tore their meniscus and needed surgery.
Employee was bolting in the #2 entry and just finished installing a bolt. Employee had a drill steel in right hand while dropping the head of the machine towards the mine floor. The drill steel that was resting on the employee's right foot became stuck under the pot of the machine and pushed the drill steel in through the top of the right foot.
While stepping down from the driller's platform facing forward, the injured person (driller) placed weight on EE's right foot as EE moved from the step onto the grating. At that moment, EE's right knee buckled, causing EE to lose balance and fall to the ground
Employee was walking on a flat even surface and their knee popped and gave out.
I.E. was loading material onto the roof bolter when EE's arm came in contact with a stack of 4' rib angles and cut EE's right forearm.
A Haul Truck Operator was climbing from truck to the ground using the handrails and 3-step boarding ladder when they fell from the second step to the ground. They were transported to the hospital for evaluation and was placed out of work for a suspected concussion. Their first shift of lost time was 10/19/2025.
Employee was bagging 25lb bags at the Rotex #1 bagger system. They experienced lower back pain and was diagnosed with a lower back strain.
Coming from EE's vehicle with personal items and fell at or on the landing/platform/porch at the door to the office. EE tried to catch self and injured EE's shoulder and/or arm.
Employee was trying to break apart a threaded water-line coupling, straining left shoulder. Employee has had MRI. On 10/29/2025 MRI results showed 2 tears in shoulder. Was seen by Ortho on 10/30/2025 and has surgery pending. Employee remained working till 10/29/2025.
The employee was walking into the scale area of the office and tripped over a mat in the office causing them to fall against the counter, breaking their arm. They also hit their nose and head. They never lost consciousness and were transported to the hospital for treatment. They are doing well and a full recovery is expected.
Miner bumped EE's head on equipment frame exiting a skid steer. Miner was wearing a hardhat.
On 10/17 ee working with other ee unloading cement chute from pickup. While moving it, ee felt cramp in lt arm, and coworker reports ee ""exclaimed loudly"" and let go of chute. Ee said EE felt pain in EE's arm. Ee did not report this to site until 10/23. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with possible biceps tendon tear, referred to ortho.
EE stepped on wet clay causing a slip resulting in a knee injury
I.E. was putting up a strap while roof bolting when they felt a pop in right shoulder.
Employee raised shuttle car up with service jack that's attached to the car, placed part of crib block under jack and a crib under operators deck, was welding a nut onto drag link so EE could pull on it, the crib block failed that was under jack allowing it fall enough to hit EE's hip area causing hairline fractures to pelvis area.
I.E. was helping carry an I beam down the beltline when EE slipped and fell hyper extending EE's knee
The roof bolter was drilling a hole for EE's rib pin when a rock fell hitting the canopy swinging in and striking EE's right shoulder, lower back and EE's right knee. The rock pushed EE's knee into EE's boom causing a contusion and swelling to the knee. Started missing work on 10/17/2025.
while leaning forward EE felt a pop in EE's lower left leg. was medically evaluated and was diagnosis as a strain.
At the time of the incident, the injured employee had just cut a sheet loose and was trying to pry it up, they went to stand up and missed a step, stepping off the edge of the sheet and fell through the opening from the first removed panel. The crew had previously hung self-retracting lifelines for tie-off, but the injured employee was not tied-off at the time of the fall.
Employee was walking across the bucket to work on the haul back and slipped on the bucket and hit their head causing a gash and concussion
Employee was sprayed with 50% caustic. The caustic contacted the corner of left eye.
EE was engaged in the task of removing a slurry pipe at the Boar Hammock Mine. EE attempted to cross over the pipe to reach the other side. Instead of stepping over the pipe, EE stepped onto the pipe to cross. The pipe had a slippery residue on its surface, causing EE's foot to slip. EE heard and felt a ""pop"" in EE's left knee.
IE was working with the face crew servicing the face. As they were grabbing a tube off of other tubes it fell and smashed a thumb against the rock on the rib causing a fracture.
While an employee was exiting a bolter, their tool belt caught on the grab bar railing resulting in the employee twisting their back in an awkward motion. Employee was evaluated the following day for worsened pain resulting in days away from work.
Employee was asleep while riding on #7 diesel mantrip, when the operator moved over to the right to allow clearance for a pick-up truck to pass. Employee's foot was caught between a jersey barrier and canopy post.
Un atascamiento en la boquilla #3 de la BC-M cuando encuentra que tiene unas piedras obtruyendo, una procede a utilizar barra para desalojar la piedra. Realizando un tipo de apalancamiento ejerce presión sobre la barra en direccion hacia el cuando de momento esta se va en blanco, lo que hace que la mano derecha choque con la pared del bajante.
I.E. was injured when EE put EE's hand on EE's drill pot to check suction and the drill steel that was hung in the roof fell out smashing EE's finger
IE was dropping tubes when the tube bounced off of the ground jamming EE's finger causing a fracture.
Injured employee was lowering a scoop battery lid and as they removed the lid support arm with right hand, the lid slipped out of left hand and pinched the tip of right thumb against the frame. Diagnosed with a hematoma under the thumbnail. Missed one day of work due to this injury. Was wearing PPE (Metacarpal Gloves) at time.
Employee for C & L Machine and Welding and foreman for Martin Marietta were standing on-site looking at a tooth on a bucket to see which one had to be removed. Employee tapped the tooth with a hammer and a metal splinter went into EE's groin area.
During Technical Ropes Training the employee was beginning to repel of the edge when their knee gave out.
Employee was reeling in a water hose on a water truck and sprained their shoulder.
Drill operator had assisted another drill operator and was returning/walking to their drill when they twisted an ankle due to uneven ground.
EE drove a stake body truck down to level 12. EE exited the vehicle and then reached back in to turn off a strobe light. While reaching, EE stepped in a 6"" hole and tweaked EE's back. Appears to of strained a muscle. Upon clinic visit, EE was deemed unable to currently work. Missed workdays and likely light duty ahead.
Forklift operator was moving a concrete block when it slid from the fork and hit EE on EE's right foot. Foot was swollen and EE was taken to the hospital by EE's Supervisor. Foot was not broken but it was advised to stay home for the time being and come back in one week to check EE's foot again.
While tramming dozer along haul road, employee drove over shot rock on the haul road causing the front end of the dozer to slam against the ground which cause the air ride seat suspension to bottom out.
Operator was operating articulator truck and hit a hole in the road hurting EE's back.
The miner operator used EE's index finger to rub EE's right eye causing dirt from EE's glove to enter and scratch the eyeball. Seen the doctor on 10/15/2025 where medication eye drops were prescribed and no work was missed.
Employee was z drilling on belt line when EE squeezed trigger and felt pop in wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
EE was working on an engine mount when the wrench slipped and struck the EE in the R eye causing a laceration and bruising.
I.E. was walking behind the longwall to repair an electric pump when EE slipped and fell.
Walking on walkway at loadout area and tripped on a piece of steel sticking out of walkway.
Employee was picking up concrete block that was stuck in the mud, when EE went to pick it up, EE felt pop in EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Piece of metal got into employees' eye sometime during shift, unknown how it happened.
Employee stated they stepped out of the cab of a D10T dozer. Employee stated they stepped out onto the right-side top deck were the door swings open. Employee stated when they stepped out onto the deck they slipped and fell to the ground. Employee went to the ER the next morning and was diagnosed with a split tibia.
Employee was walking down staircase when EE stepped on second to the last step, the stair broke resulting in EE's left foot going through the step and hurting EE's ankle. Employee seen and released to full work duties. Employee had follow-up and seen 10/16/2025 and went on restricted duty.
on morning of 10/12/2025 at around 10:00am employee stepped out of truck, stepped on rock and said EE's knee popped. EE finished shift and went to the doctor the next day
EE is believed to have received insect bites on 10/11/25. On 10/14/25, the EE sought treatment due to swelling, redness and itchiness at the bit site. EE received a steroid injection, prescription antibiotics and was advised to go home and rest. EE went to urgent care for follow-up on 10/16/25. Operator notified on 11/17/25, when urgent care invoice was received.
Operator jumped off equipment from approx. 3 ft after incident. Felt pain in right knee from twisting motion when contacted ground
IE was unloading the oxygen and acetylene car when EE let an oxygen bottle slip. The bottle hit EE's left thumb against the metal frame of the car.
IE was removing a piece of metal from the face chain when EE felt a strain in EE's lower back.
Employee was troubleshooting an issue with a California Pellet Mill. Two employees were rotating the pellet die when the glove of one individual became caught between the rolls and the die pulling the employees left middle fingertip into a pinch point causing a laceration and fracture of the fingertip.
USING EXTRACTOR BIT TO DRILL OUT BROKEN BOLT, BIT SNAPPED CAUSING HAND TO SLIP DOWNWARD AND CUT TOP OF HAND
Employee was Bolting off miner when EE advanced vent tube EE pinched EE's finger between tube and rock deflector. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was tightening chains on the tires for the section scoop. While cleaning up from the job, EE moved the fairlead from the scoop and placed it on the toolbox. The fairlead slid off the toolbox and employee tried to catch it, smashing EE's right ring finger between the fairlead and the mine floor resulting in a laceration at EE's last knuckle.
Employee was standing on a piece of metal that was being bend so it wouldn't move and with hands on the frame of the conveyor above. An employee struck the metal with a hammer causing employee # 1 to lose balance. Hand was holding on the conveyor frame which put weight on wrist (left) injuring it.
Loader operator was jolted in loader and suffered head injury.
EE was using a battery powered hand grinder to cut metal pins. The cutting wheel stuck on the metal, causing the grinder to kick-back, coming in contact with the EE's left thumb. EE sustained a laceration that required 6 stitches. EE received a work release, giving time for the laceration to heal.
While working on Plant 3, using a Porta Power Ram EE bent over to make repairs and felt EE's lower back spasm and tighten
Employee smashed finger in the door while exiting the crusher tower after operating rock breaker.
Employee was handling belt structure when they felt sharp pain in shoulder. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
Injured employee was hanging a check curtain on the 7 North Mains CM Section. EE used an 18"" high work platform so EE could reach the mine roof. While standing on the platform, EE pulled up on the curtain, lost EE's balance and fell off it, landing on EE's right shoulder. Result was a dislocated shoulder. Employee has training and experience. No rules or regulations were violated.
employee entered thru a doorway into an office area, unaware of a step just inside the door. They tripped/fell on the stair resulting in a sprained ankle.
EE was cleaning pellet mill turbilizer & one of the blades on the machine cut EE's right hand and smashed it
Tech was squatting down to install a drain plug on a wheel loader. As they stood up, pivoting their feet and their left became caught behind right foot. Tech then rolled their right ankle and fell down. Tech sustained a fractured tibia.
MTM was changing all-thread to level the thickener rake. When employee was finished, EE felt pain in EE's shoulder. Employee climbed down from the job and reported the incident to supervisor
Employee was working on installing a belt scraper on the 11C head, when the outby belt unexpectedly started. The belt transported the employee approximately 30 feet before it was stopped by a pull switch. Resulted in a broken ankle.
IE was riding on a mantrip when the trip came to a sudden stop. The employee bumped EE's elbow on the roll bar of the mantrip causing a bruise.
Employee was hanging a run through curtain when a rock fell from the top, striking EE in the right shoulder and right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
The employee stated EE was in the process of sliding a tube back to install a roof strap when EE felt something pop in EE's arm. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work on 10/25/2025. This incident is being reported as an LTA.
ee was placing foam between stone slabs when several fell, pinning EE's left leg between the stone and the trolley the slabs were on.
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON INSTALLING A BELT SCRAPER ON THE 11c HEAD, WHEN THE OUTBY BELT UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED. THE BELT TRANSPORTED THE EMPLOYEE APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET BEFORE IT WAS STOPPED BY PULL SWITCH. RESULTED IN A FRACTURED ANKLE.
Injured MTM was sitting in a spare 3rd stage mainframe in the zinc shop installing a horse collar liner. EE was operating the overhead crane with EE's right hand and repositioning a horse collar liner for final placement with EE's left hand when EE's left fingertips became pinched between the bottom of the tub and the liner. This resulted in a fractured left middle fingertip
The employee was guiding the belt in along the west side walkway of the 27 conveyor when EE stepped onto some cross bracing where grating was removed and fell approximately 4' to the ground striking EE's face on the conveyor structure cutting EE's left cheek and damaging some teeth.
Employee was walking along trip of cars when EE sprained right ankle. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
While exiting light vehicle on driver's side, employee stepped onto pointed edge rock, right ankle twisted resulting in subsequent fall to ground. Injury sustained was right ankle avulsion fracture distal fibula
EE reports that EE was walking in the mine area and stepped on a spot that moved under EE's foot causing foot to twist. EE reports pain in foot and unable to walk due to pain. EE states that EE has recent problem with foot, but that the current pain is much worse.
Employee was drilling the roof when a piece of slate broke loose and came down the drill steel revealing a small nodule that also came loose from the roof and contacted the top of the employees left boot. No fractures found and the employee was treated for a bruise to EE's left foot.
Slip, Trip, Fall, in the plant while walking across damaged concrete. EE fell and broke EE's clavicle
I.E. had finished putting up a bolt. When they stepped off of the platform they struck an elbow on the boom. I.E. continued to work until taken off by their doctor on 10-23-2025.
IE was helping set feeder in place and had EE's foot underneath load end of feeder. IE's foot was smashed when feeder was set on the ground. IE was taken to emergency room where EE suffered two fractures on EE's left foot.
A miner was using a stand-on skid steer to perform housekeeping around a transition point of two outdoor conveyors when they struck their hard hat on the end of a pipe. The miner was taken to the emergency room where they were diagnosed with a head and cervical spine injury and prescribed lost time.
EE was giving signals by radio to the crane operator, gave command to ""hold it"" 3 different time and the crane continued to boom up. The brace that was rigged and to be connected had too much pressure, was being held with spud wrench, flung the brace around and struck EE inside the right forearm causing a 5""2"" laceration.
EE was assisting maintenance with the demo of dewatering screen and stepped on rotted flashing covered in sand to pass a piece of pipe to another employee. The EE landed on their right hip and fell into the adjacent sump that was full of water. The EE did not want to seek medical treatment until 10/15.
torn meniscus in the right knee from crawling. EE Never missed any work until today 12/4/25 because EE's surgery is today. EE worked on light duty until today. Again NO work missed until now.
EE reports low back pain that began while working on a pump this morning. EE describes middle of the back pain that is keeping EE from being able to move or bend in any direction. EE states unable to work with the pain. EE reports previous low back problems that normally resolve with prescriptions and rest.
I.E. stated they were pulling on a 6-foot bolt that was being installed into the roof when they felt a pop in right arm. Employee went to E.R. with a full release. Employee went to ortho. doctor and was taken off work (light duty) on 11/5/2025.
Employee was cutting in the #1 Entry on #8 Section, EE went to the offside of the miner (CM130) to slide the tubing out and when attempting to walk back to the operator's side EE was struck by a shuttle car (SC125) due to limited visibility causing fractures in EE's right lower leg (fibula bone).
ee was climbing up stairs; reached out to grab the handrail and felt pain in middle back area.
Two employees were bolting in a narrow belt line area when the bolter tripped the e-stop cable. While discussing reset options, one employee attempted to squeeze through a tight area. While doing so, the bolter shifted, pinning them between the bolter and rib. They called for help, and the other employee moved the bolter to free them.
While crossing over a supply trailer the tractor operator slipped and fell onto the ground. The operator worked until needing surgery to repair the left knee. Started missing work on 11/26/2025.
Operator was mucking mud with excavator (Cat 365) when a hydraulic cylinder next to the cab burst. The window was shattered, and the operator was sprayed with hydraulic oil. Operator went to the hospital where EE was given a return to work without limits. EE chose to take the week off work. No injury, near miss only.
Employee was throwing track switch when the handle came back and struck EE on the right shin. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue, body positioning was an issue.
During the operation of a track drill, one of the drill bits was positioned outside the storage channel. The operator requested EE's coworker to activate the drill changer lever while EE manually held the bit. Upon activation, the operator's right thumb was caught between two drill bits, resulting in an injury.
Employee was installing a ram pin at 148 shield on the 7W Longwall face. EE was using a hammer to drive the pin in. EE switched hands to hit the pin squarely. As EE was striking the pin with the hammer EE missed and hit EE's right little finger, causing a laceration requiring 7 stitches to close. Employee has training & experience and was wearing required PPE.
Employee was greasing the conveyor belt without following proper safety protocol, specifically failing to perform a lock-out/tag-out on the equipment before commencing work. Simultaneously, coworker turned the plant equipment on, unaware that employee was working on the conveyor. This resulted in employee's arms being crushed.
Injured employee was assisting a co-worker hang a ventilation tube from the mine roof at the face beside the continuous miner. As they were hanging the tube in place, a rock fell from above the tube and struck employee on EE's right shoulder and upper leg / thigh area. Has swelling and bruising to EE's leg. No rules/regulations were violated and employee has training & experience.
Employee was finishing work on a platform that had about a 6 in step down to grading. Employee stepped backwards with left foot then with the right foot EE did not step completely off of platform causing EE to fall twisting EE's ankle.
Employee was injured when EE fell through an elevated platform in a restricted area of the underground mine after EE climbed over a berm to access the restricted, inactive area in violation of the mine's rules and EE's training. The employee was not authorized to enter the restricted, inactive area and was not performing any work activity at the time the accident occurred.
Customer was using 773 haul trucks to be loaded with boulders from LVP pit to be taken off site. During execution the trail haul truck lost brakes on a downhill slope between 6-10 degree decline. The trail truck struck the lead truck pushing it under LVP dozer trap. 911 called immediately and flight for life was dispatched. Front miner has broken ribs and back.
EE had opened the haul truck hood with a crowbar, and then EE was attempting to use the bar to prop the hood open while EE was filling the truck with antifreeze. In the process, EE shifted position and the crowbar came loose and crushed EE's hand between the hood and the engine bay.
Employee was walking along belt drive when EE stepped on a nail. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
I.E. was shoveling out the taildrive to remove water when a sudden rush of water and gob hit EE in EE's right knee knocking EE down and twisted EE's knee.
EE pinched EE's left pinky finger while setting a large wooden block into a metal container
Employee was picking up a chunk of salt to place on a conveyor. Chunk of salt fell on left foot, causing bruise.
Employee was walking and rolled EE's ankle. After an ORTHO visit on 10/09/2025, EE was restricted with no work for 4 weeks.
EE was building a stand for the new Cage Paktor. Weld broke on stand and struck EE in head causing laceration.
Failure of installation contractor rigging equipment allowed rotating bucketwheel assembly to strike employee's leg.
After an employee hooked a come-along up to a drag, EE stood up and felt a sharp pain in EE's left hip. The employee was taken off work by a doctor's restrictions on 10/06/2025.
EE was working in an electrical panel while setting up a new crushing facility. The breaker below the one EE was working on blew up and burnt EE's hand. The manager of the facility was nearby and took EE to the hospital.
Employee was attempting to dump a loaded haul truck. EE raised the bed, the tailgate was not opened, EE then moved the truck while turning left (downhill direction) and rolled the truck onto it's right side. EE sustained 2 stiches in the right side of EE's head and broke EE's right collarbone.
Employee was loading a shield into a shield trailer when the push rams activated smashing both feet
while hanging the miner cable and water line that goes to the miner, the shuttle car operator strained EE's left shoulder. Started missing work on 10/03/2025 and returned to work on 10/08/2025.
10/2/25 EE working on surface when a Front-End Loader ran over a wooden pole. The pole swung knocking EE to the ground. EE hit EE's head & R-shoulder on ground. EE reported incident but continued to work EE's normal shifts until 10/6/25, then requested to have right shoulder checked. Doctor excused EE from work until cleared by MRI.
Employee was bolting at 1-28 on the belt when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was adding coolant to a CAT 980M when the hood came down quickly and knocked the employee back into the catwalk /fender support where the hood came down and rested across employee abdomen.
Bolting at the face and a piece of draw rock fell hitting EE's right finger.
Employee was climbing down off the Longwall tailgate onto the gob wing when EE's foot slipped off the gob wing. Employee landed awkwardly on EE's feet between the support pontoon and the gob wing twisting EE's right knee. Employee was taken off work on 10/3/25 pending an MRI.
The worker did not maintain a safe distance from the operating crusher, exposing self to flying rocks, which have contributed to the incident.
Employee was installing rib pin when rock fell out and struck EE on the head injuring EE's neck and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
The 103 Dragline at Ramp 53 contacted the cable handler #768 and was struck by the left rear house of the dragline while the dragline was in full swing. As a result, the cable handler was tipped onto its side. The cable handler operator was transported to the Dr. Office for further medical evaluation. On 10/13/25 the MRI confirmed that the employee would need surgery.
Employee was throwing miner slack against the rib when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
The victim was preparing the area to lower a vulcanizing hot press down to the lower level by removing grates on the 2nd floor of the number 2 ball mill feeder belt. In the process, the victim, who was not wearing fall protection, fell 10 feet to the lower level.
Two employees were building a dry-stack block wall. As the wall was near completion and they were attempting to wedge it tight, it began to move toward them. As they attempted to get away from it, it fell striking injured on EE's right side and below EE's waist, knocking EE to the mine floor. Suffered contusions to EE's lower left leg & fracture to EE's left foot.
Associate was removing hydraulic pipe from excavator boom. When fitting was loosened, pressurized hydraulic oil (cold) sprayed EE in the face causing EE's hard hat to be pushed back and EE's safety glasses to come off. Associate flushed eyes with eye wash but was taken to Emergency Room for discomfort as a precautionary measure.
Employee was walking around screen conveyor tail pulley when EE tripped over the guard and hit EE's knee.
EE was replacing a valve. EE was using a torch to remove flange bolts, once EE was down to the last bolt, water that was trapped in the line started to spray out from around the flange. Not wanting to get wet, EE took a step backwards and tripped over a curb. EE put EE's hands out to catch self and bent EE's right wrist backwards, this resulted in a fracture of EE's wrist.
EE was attempting to rotate a rotor shaft manually to grease the bearing housing. EE placed EE's hands on the belt to move the shaft and when EE pulled EE's pinky finger was pulled into the motor sheave causing a laceration and a fracture to EE's pinky finger.
The employee was walking to a piece of equipment in the early morning hours before full sunlight when they stepped on a rock, rolling their ankle which caused them to fall to the ground.
Miner was injured while using a scaling bar to remove loose rock while loading a header. The bar glanced off the rock and hit EE on EE's right thumb. EE was taken to be evaluated and was diagnosed with a contusion and placed on restricted duty. Restrictions do not prevent EE from driving a truck, which EE has been doing without incident.
Employee just finished hanging longwall jumper cables in the track spur. Started to step away when the hooks straightened and jumper cables fell onto left shoulder. (coupler for one the cables struck on the top of EE's left shoulder)
Employee was installing rib strap when rock hit strap causing it to slide down and cut hand through glove. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Plant Electrician was responding to a pump outage and was walking to the area when they took a step off step onto a concrete walkway and slipped. The employee fell backwards and fell against the corner of the fiberglass step, breaking one rib.
Employee notified me @ 8:25 am that they had hurt their shoulder shoveling under a belt line. They said they thought that they had pulled something in their right shoulder.
Employee was doing maintenance work on a wing pulley by using a sledgehammer when a small piece of metal hit their eye.
The IP reports that they were walking on the stair after MSHA class for lunch when they felt their Right knee ""catch"" and began to be painful with weight bearing and lateral movement. Progressively gotten worse. The IP was notified they needed surgery 11/14/25, did not return to work on 11/27/2025. The IP had surgery 12/12/25.
Employee driving haul truck hit another haul truck
Employee was working at the secondary plant, Scree #3 middle deck using a cutting torch. The torch cut off, employee bagan to wipe th etip, the torch backfired and caused a burn to their left wrist.
The employee was hauling material down a steep slope at the quarry when they lost use of the brakes and the vehicle turned over, resulting in a fractured finger.
While the Mobile Equipment Mechanic was in the process of closing one of the Shop sliding doors with left hand, their left thumb was located between the side of the left door and the right door, resulting in the thumb being pinched between the two doors when at the closed position. The injury required closing lacerations of the thumb tissue.
ee was assisting with a belt pull. When pushing on the belt, felt a pop in EE's knee. was evaluated and was put off work.
Employee fell while descending from 988k loader
While using an Iron Worker to punch out a metal plate. The Iron Worker dye broke and struck the employee in the chest.
IP stated that they were at the mine sampling and due to the wet conditions, they lost their balance and fell down. The IP continued working throughout the shift and then advised another employee later in the day that their ankle was sore and went home. Seen at clinic on 10/16/2025.
Employee was using a hammer to dislodge oversized rock in a screen cloth to begin shift. They removed safety glasses when they could no longer see through them due to steam. Employee proceeded with the task, and a rock was projected toward their unprotected eye resulting in the injury.
MMG's were removing the 5B rougher drum in the east side of the Concentrator to repair the tub. They used OH crane to remove drum to set the magnetic rougher drum on ball mill floor cover. The cover became stuck to bottom of drum. MMG jumped on 5ft pry bar placed between cover & drum (@ angle ~4-5"" from ground), when cover released, EE injured right foot.
Employee was rough loaded in haul truck - became reportable 10/16/2025
EE was inside manlift basket using a steel lance attached to a vacuum hose to clear material from apron feeder below. While vacuuming the material the hose became stuck and EE tried to free it by yanking on the lance. The hose broke free and EE's hand flew back striking the corner of the basket's railing breaking the 5th metacarpal bone in EE's right hand.
I injured my left hand on October 9th, 2025 at approximately 8:30am while trying to hitch a boat to my work truck to move it. I was trying to lower the tongue of the trailer using the hand crank on the leg, when suddenly the leg folded under and the trailer smashed down on my left hand slicing my middle finger.
Employee was on platform of 980 wheel loader cleaning the front window when EE slipped and lost EE's grip on the hand-hold. EE fell over the side, hitting the wheel well and then to ground. The wiper dispenser wasn't working well. The platform footing may have had dew causing the slip but not identified at time of inspection. Employee later complained that EE's back was sore.
Employee was pulling on belt jumper at Unit 2 beltline cross cut #1, entry #5, when they felt a burning pain in pelvic area. On 12/08/2025 employee was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee has worked normal duties and will continue to work until surgery date 12/30/2025.
The employee was descending the ladder from the top deck of the cone when a hand slipped approximately midway down, causing them to fall to the deck below. Reported to management 10/30 when diagnosed with a hernia.
EE was inspector bucket elevator and slipped on mill ball on ground.
While installing a timing belt on a screen, the counter weight came down pinching employee's middle two fingers on left hand between counter weight and flange. Diagnosis: Open fracture; injury of nail bed of finger.
On 10/30 employee had filled crusher with diesel & was descending the ladder. As EE was stepping down their foot slipped causing them to hang onto the handrail by their right arm. First aid was administered from that day forward. On 11/14 EE requested to go to the clinic. Diagnosed with strain of their right shoulder rotator cuff. Prescribed medication and physical therapy.
The crew was working on pulling power cables getting the plant set up. When two employees were pulling cable through a hopper extension. One employee was pulling cable with their hand resting on the back of the conveyor. The hopper extension slipped out of workers causing it to fall onto the resting employees fingers lacerating their middle, ring, and pinky finger.
EE was working at mine site, and the weather had been raining. EE was walking to their truck in the wet red clay when left foot slid forward causing them to fall backwards. During the fall, the EE's right knee buckled, and they felt a pop in right knee.
Operator was trying to pull the fuel hose to the haul truck. The fuel hose was caught on something, so the operator walked over to unhook the fuel hose and tried to pull the hose again, this time falling and landing on the right hand, injuring the wrist.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF A D10R DOZER AND MISSED THE BOTTOM STEP ON THE PUSH ARM TWISTING RIGHT KNEE
While disembarking a man van, a dayshift haul truck operator stepped into a low, rocky spot and rolled their ankle. The operator stated they felt immediate pain and sat down and asked for help.
Employee was loading pallets on a telehandler and tripped and fell, cutting EE's right hand.
While cutting belt at tail pulley the blade slipped out and hit employees left arm. Left arm was positioned in a bad area when this happened. The cut was on EE's forearm 3 inches past base of thumb. Cut got fatty tissue and some mussel.
The employee was completing their workplace examination on the scaler when they tripped and fell on a mud mound causing an injury to their knee.
EE was operating the Kubota SCL-1000 Stand-on Compact Loader. The EE was backing up and made contact with a stairway handrail striking left leg. EE was taken to a emergency facility for injury evaluation. EE was placed on two day restriction resulting in leg contusion.
Two EEs had been tasked with relocating a portable dewatering pump due to insufficient rainfall over the past few months. The EE's were uncoupling the intake line when the hose fell, and the metal flange locking collar struck the EE's hand. The EE suffered a laceration during the event and immediately went to the clinic, where they received five stitches and restricted work duty.
As EE was reassembling the silo pipes, EE attempted to use an impact tool and wrench combination to tighten a bolt. The impact torqued the wrench, and EE's little finger was pinned between the wrench and the pipe.
Contract employee was wearing rubber boots to work in a wet/muddy area for clean-up. They had some of the wet material go over the top of boots causing it to irritate the middle of the calves on both legs where the boots touched the skin. This rubbed the skin causing a burn in a circumference pattern around both legs.
Injured person was working on the hydraulic system of a D8 Bulldozer in the morning. Had to access the system below the floorboards of the equipment, and was working in an awkward position. Later in the day, they experienced pain in side/stomach and left work to seek medical care. At the hospital the employee was evaluated for back pain and prescribed hydrocodone.
Employee was installing a tail pulley on portable screening unit when pulley slipped and pinched their fingers on their left hand.
Employee sprained right ankle when getting off of forklift at propane tank.
Employee stood up from a squatted postion using both legs and felt a sudden pop in left knee with onset of pain.
Employee alleges left thumb was pinched between handrail and production equipment. Employee lost thumb nail and received 4 stitches.
EE was getting out of equipment, stepped on a rock, which caused them to slip and twist right ankle.
An employee was moving a 3-inch pump. The employee mis stepped into a soft spot, and right leg got stuck approximately 8 to 10 inches deep in the mud. When the employee pulled their leg out of the mud, they felt their right knee pop. The employee is now using crutches
While cleaning a back-up camera, employee fell approximately 3 feet from the side ladder, striking EE's left shoulder. The employee received only diagnostic care until January 21, 2026, when EE began physical therapy.
The employee bumped into the chute gate valve an activated the chute gate, which struck a scaling bar they were using to relieve muck. The end of the bar caught their left cheek and cut them.
While removing a guard on a motor to measure a sheave, employee smashed left finger.
The injured was drilling a hole in the roof at CC#32 on 5 North Mains, preparing to install a cable bolt. While drilling a piece of rock fall around drill steel. The injured inadvertently placed a hand on the bolt tray to attempt to move, when the rock fell striking them on the left hand that was on the bolt tray, causing a laceration which required 3 sutures to close.
Employee felt pain in neck and shoulder when they manually closed a rail car door on October 20, 2025. They sought medical attention on January 29, 2026 and was prescribed physical therapy.
Multiple employees were conducting maintenance on the Sandvik Crusher at Tower 1. Two employees were working on the platform approximately 3 feet above the ground surrounding the crusher, one employee lost footing due to loose material and fell. Plant management and safety were immediately notified, Core Health was contacted, and the employee went to a local clinic for monitoring.
Mill Maintenance Employee struck by chute liner at GL 3/4/5 chute.
Ee was using band saw to cut cap hooks. EE's glove got caught in the band saw and cut EE's finger. Seen at ER, laceration was closed with sutures, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.
Ee was throwing away a piece of hardline. When EE went to push the hardline over into the dumpster, it slipped and crushed EE's hand between the hardline and the Dumpster. Seen at the clinic, released to restrictions, and referred back to orthopedics.
Metal shaft roughly 3"" in diameter and 8' long was wrapped in cardboard and leaning against a non-operational conveyor at the 1400 Crusher plant. While removing the packaging from the shaft, the shaft fell and struck miner's left foot. Miner was not wearing required steel-toe boots. Injury resulted in open and non-displaced toe fractures
Employees knee buckled while descending the stairs and employee fell and twisted their knee.
EE was hanging curtain when EE felt a strain in EE's back while reaching up.
Employee was hit by 25lb bucket - became reportable 10/20/2025
As employee was making their rounds in the grinding tunnel, a grinding ball rolled down the tunnel, striking them in the left calf. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a contusion and placed on restricted duty. CURRENTLY ONGOING.
Employee was cutting out old hog panel and scaling down loose ribs to re-fence the rib-line, when sulfur ball measuring appox. 14 inches wide 16 inches in length 10 inches thick rolled out landing on employees left foot.
while climbing on the ladder, lost footing and slipped off ladder, falling to the ground landing on ankle, and backside
Mill Maint Employee's hand pinned by concave liner at primary crusher.
A pump had stopped working so water had built up on the floor causing a slippery surface on a step of the drill.
Employee was walking in tunnel when EE slipped on EE's left foot and EE's right foot stayed put. EE felt a pop in EE's right knee and felt pressure.
Claims that EE hit EE's right elbow on the rear corner of EE's truck and then felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder while hitting the side of EE's trailer with EE's rubber mallet. Next morning EE could not move EE's right arm without severe pain. Sent to Concentra and diagnosed with a shoulder strain and contusion to elbow and placed on modified duty.
EE was putting a gold bar into the cleaner slot and they caught a finger between the cleaner slot and the gold bar. EE was seen at health, diagnosed with a crush injury to the left middle finger, and released to modified duty, no use of the middle finger of the left hand. Site offering modified duty, EE currently working.
Day of incident and on, the injury was treated as a first Aid. EE's injury became a modified work duty on 10-29-2025. Equipment Operator was descending the ladder and missed the last step causing EE to fall and injury EE's right shoulder.
Mill Maintenance Employee sustained crush injury during maintenance activity on the XCC 2 Belt.
EE was in the screen replacing panels, using a pry bar and hammer, hammer slipped and hit EE in the left knee
EE stepped on wire panel while surveying and cut right index finger. Laceration to tip and pad of right index finger sutured, EE released with restrictions and site is offering modified duty.
Employee was working in the shop and helping replace a cutting edge on a loader bucket when the cutting edge dropped on to EE's foot.
043-06-1 conveyor belt where employees were doing work to the belt and changing rollers. Employee was helping clean up and pulling out a return roller from under the belt at which time EE felt pain in EE's left bicep. Other employees were also present at the time of the incident. Employee said EE is unable to straighten EE's left arm
Miner accessed nose of drop deck trailer and fell ~4 feet to ground below and fractured left wrist.
EE was assigned to drain and refill the jaw crusher oiler, as EE was holding the bucket in place, EE felt EE's lower back give out.
Employee was attempting to close the door on the freight elevator and got EE's hand caught between the inner and outer door, resulting in a fracture to EE's finger
An employee was climbing a vertical ladder to access the head section of a conveyor to perform a scheduled bearing replacement. While climbing the ladder with 3 Points of Contact they lost their grip and fell backwards from their position, and the left torso area contacted the railing of an adjacent ladder.
Employee straightened after stemming a hole and felt a sharp pain in EE's right pectoral muscle that didn't go away for the rest of the day. Commented on it to 2 other EE's. Dull ache with certain movements triggering more intense pain. Worsened over the weekend.
While exiting mill building IE stepped on a grinding media ball and sprained EE's ankle
EE was rolling a pulley, and it fell off the pallet and when EE went to pick it up, EE's right pinkie finger got caught between the boom and the shaft. Causing a laceration needing stiches.
Employee was cleaning near the Pan Conveyor at 731-B East side. While removing material from the walkway, the employee slipped on uneven ground, and the left hand contacted the moving conveyor, which lacked proper guarding. Onsite personnel assisted and transported the employee to a medical facility for stitches on two fingers.
Two employees were performing maintenance on a conveyor belt. One employee was on top of the conveyor removing a flexco while the other began drilling a punch hole. During this process, the drill made contact with the first employee, causing a laceration to their right middle finger.
Contractor employee was cleaning the east walkway of the 731-B conveyor. While EE was moving material EE slipped on the uneven material EE was cleaning up. As EE fell EE reached out with EE's left hand and hit the moving conveyor. EE was taken to the local hospital and received stitched on two fingers. Ongoing investigation in progress to why the guard was removed.
Employee was operating the mobile crusher in the pit on a 980H loader. They stopped the loader to get out. They climbed out of the loader and their back started hurting. They did not fall or slip.
Employee was lifting a belt clamp/valve into position then pulled to tighten on belt line, causing an injury with pain to the left lower side of back. EE was treated by a medical professional for sprain/strain, and prescribed medications/pt. Restrictions are as follows: No lifting/carrying over 20lbs, no pushing/pulling, no reaching below waist, no stooping/bending.
Miner was replacing rear belt skirting. After removing the old skirting, the miner used it to trace and cut a new piece. As the affected miner was starting to cut the new piece, the knife slipped and embedded itself about an inch into their leg. The miner was taken to urgent care, where they received four stitches just above the knee.
Injured was reinstalling Raymond mill panels using a 2-ton overhead chain hoist. The chain hoist trolley over-traveled the end of the beam and fell, striking injured on side of head and shoulder, causing EE to strike EE's face on the mill structure.
Employee injured knee going up stairs
Miner was working in Kiln 1 ballroom doing routine housekeeping, EE went to lift by self a 3x3 door (weight 50 pounds) used to return cleanup material to the silo. About an hour later EE felt a sharp pain in EE's groin and a dull pain in EE's lower abdomen. EE continued to work and finally reported the incident at 4:50pm
Employee was lifting scale parts off a pallet when EE's left thumb got stuck between two parts. EE went to the ER and hand specialist. EE has a break in EE's thumb.
EE was lifting vactor hose and felt back pain.
Employee was lifting short pieces of beam to load them in the back of a truck. On the last beam they twisted after they picked it up, causing them to strain their lower back. Employee went to doctor the next day and was told to rest their back every 40 minutes. Employee has been placed on modified duty.
when entering the lube room a 1"" shackle fell and stuck EE on top of right foot behind steel toe protection. EE does recall where it fell from when EE entered the lube room.
Maintenance was changing a vertical driscoll pipe. The rigging let go and a miner was struck by the pipe from behind. Bump on the forehead, sore neck, shoulders and upper back. EE did not seek medical until 6/8/25, that is when EE was put on restrictions.
Miner was called in to repair the splice in a belt. After completing the repair and reassembling the equipment, the miner checked the belt's operation. While inspecting the belt, the miner accidentally stepped on some clinker on the ground, causing them to slip and hyperextend their knee.
Broken rib resulting from slip and fall onto horizontal scaffolding bar. Thought it was just back pain and reported late.
Employee was moving some chain
Employee was exiting the skidsteer at the sand plant, when their right foot slipped in between the equipment bucket and cab. Their body then fell forwards. The employee reported a pop in their knee and sought medical treatment. The employee was diagnosed with an unspecified injury and placed on restricted duties.
Employee was moving breaker from waist level off of plant kat onto plastic cart which was at knee height and approximately 2 feet away from plant kat. Breaker weighed approximately 120 pounds; the lift was assisted with another employee. The employee felt pain in their left bicep while moving the breaker
Employee was bending over to pick up a trash bag from a box that was on the floor. The employee did not notice a metal pipe that was next to the box on the floor and as the employee bent down to pick up a trash bag, EE's left forehead came in contact with the end of the metal pipe resulting in a laceration to the top left side of EE's forehead.
while loosing a bolt the bolt broke loose and teammate fell forward and stated EE felt pain in EE's left hip. teammate was seen and released to full duty and was seen again on 112625 due to more complaints of the affected area. released with a steroid shot. to full duty no restrictions
EE was cleaning rock using pry bar. Pry bar slipped, pinched left thumb between bar and framing, resulting in left thumb contusion.
While attempting to cut a conveyer belt to replace it. the Cutting wheel a Maintenance Tech was using jumped forward causing it to strike there thumb.
Employee fell backwards and hit head on rock
Working in the garage on a truck the die grinder slipped cutting employee's right hand.
While cutting flashing, accidentally cut left hand with a razor knife.
A temporary EE stated that sharp pain was felt while working with a second EE to install new bags onto cages for a dust collector. The injury was reported at the end of the shift and the EE declined treatment. The next day, the EE stated that the pain was bad. The EE was seen at a doctor for lumbar pain, which resulted in work restrictions.
While setting the feeder down onto 2 crib-blocks, the top crib-block slid out and fell onto the left foot causing a bruise and a fractured toe.
Employee was walking on slightly uneven ground and felt a slight pop in left knee. Physical therapy on 11/20/25 made it become a reportable incident.
Employee was traveling walking through a low area and caught right ear on a piece of metal roof mesh causing a laceration. Employee was treated with 4 stitches and cleared to return to work.
In bucket of LS 195, shoveling rock dust into bantam duster. Tripped over pallet that duster is setting on, hitting right side of face on duster causing laceration on the right ear required stiches. Small hematoma behind right ear.
Hit left thumb with hammer while performing equipment maintenance. Laceration to left thumb.
EE was removing wire from conveyor belt. While pulling wire with force, the wire gave way, ee fell back onto metal stairs, hitting head and neck. Seen at NNRH and then Health. Released with restrictions until 11/1/25, when EE is released to full duty.
Employee was gritting their teeth while loosening a bolt. Employee chipped and bottom tooth.
While taking apart a connection for conduit, two MTEs were trying to loosen the connection with channel lock type pliers. The channel lock type slipped, unsure if the conduit or tool contacted the injured left side of the chin.
Employee was trying to loosen a hydraulic hose on the boom of excavator when wrench slipped off smashing finger on boom causing a laceration (8) stitches and broken finger.
EE was cutting rubber skirting with a box cutter style knife. The knife slipped and cut through the welding gloves they were wearing. EE received 5 sutures to close a laceration on the back of their left hand above the thumb.
ee was removing idlers from conveyor for a belt change. when they went to move the idler to the floor, their finger got pinched/rolled in between the cans causing a laceration / split to right pinky finger.
Employee was unloading a haul truck at a stockpile. The truck bed raised about 4 feet then stopped and would not go any further. When the driver switched the dump switch to neutral to lower the box, the box dropped with no hydraulic cushion. When the box made contact with the frame it shook the truck. After the incident the employee complained of soreness in thei back and neck.
The employee sustained a left forearm laceration while using a pair of scissors as a draw knife to cut scrap cardboard into smaller pieces for disposal. The employee was pulling the scissors toward themselves when the scissors slipped and cut into their forearm, 4"" above the wrist and glove, causing a laceration requiring 4 stitches.
A spool valve on a longwall line shield was stuck in the open position allowing the shield to slowly lower. The shield contacted an employee working under it, fracturing two ribs.
Employee stated they slipped on the roof bolter platform, struck the canopy with left eyebrow. The employee sought medical attention and was given 3 sutures. The incident is being reported as medical.
On 10/27/2025, a haul truck operator experienced a jolt during loading but reported no pain. On 10/28, they noted ongoing discomfort and declined medical care, stating Tylenol was helping. On 10/30, symptoms persisted and they requested evaluation. Diagnosed with muscle strain; prescribed muscle relaxers for use off duty.
Employee assisting another employee in turning a wheel valve with a pipe wrench. Employee slipped off of platform and struck mouth on pipe wrench handle.
Ee was drilling and dirt/dust went in right eye. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with irritation only, no injury, and given prescription antibiotic as a preventative measure.
After utilizing a welder to weld plug holes in the feeder, eye began to bother them. They flushed their eyes and later that night was unable to open them so they sought medical attention and was given prescriptions.
Employee was filling up grease bucket on lube truck. EE slipped and fell on spilled grease. EE's hand landed on a track shovel cutting EE's hand. employee received stitches in EE's hand.
EE was removing a bucket pin which slipped and fell on their finger
Employee tripped and impact caused cut bleeding on little finger on right hand. After employee left for the day the employee decided to go in to get finger looked at and it was found that little finger was fractured. Return to Work report brough back by employee next morning stated to avoid heavy lifting with right hand which will not be an issue with their assigned work tasks.
Employee was removing bolts from the pit pump when the wrench slipped and made contact with their lip.
Injured employee was tack welding small metal parts onto the wall of a loader bucket. After the tack weld, the employee placed a hand on a wear bar to assist themselves to stand up. As they stood, the tack weld failed and allowed the part to slide down approx. 12 inches and contact right index finger against the wear bar. This dislocated right index finger at the first knuckle
Employee felt pain in knee when they stepped off the ladder of the drill platform on October 24, 2025. Employee was diagnosed with a ligament tear on November 13, 2025. Employee is currently working full duty while waiting on an orthopedic appointment.
While doing maintenance on the undercutter, EE and another miner were driving a cylinder pin out and the hammer EE was holding while another miner was hitting it with another hammer, and their arm was forced down onto the cylinder, cutting their forearm requiring 3 stitches
On the morning of October 23, 2025, a dragline supervisor was loosening a 3-1/8-inch bolt on an 8050-dragline swing brake. The wrench slipped from the nut. As a result, the left little finger was caught between the wrench and a handrail.
Employee was rib pinning when they grabbed rib strap, it cut through glove and cut finger. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Stepping off of a 1 foot platform in the Bagging Facility rolled left ankle resulting in a sprained ankle and hairline fracture.
Handle on trailer slipped while lower mast arm, sticking employee on lower face below the lip. Employee given 4 stiches to close the laceration and returned to full duty work.
Employee lost suction on the drill pot, stepped to the back of tray to check suction, then went back to the canopy when a piece of rock fell, striking them on the right side of ear, neck, shoulder area. They went to ER and needed 3 or 4 sutures on their ear and was released back to work. Accident location #2 entry 001 section 144 feet inby spad 12328.
EE cutting off a stiffener inside a piece of ductwork on the fab table with a 6"" cut off wheel/grinder. As the cut was getting complete the piece had some stored energy and sprung in toward the cut, causing their right thumb to get pinched between the sheet and the stiffener.
Employee was using an air lance with 90 psi air to clear a chute plug in the #4 Finish Mill feed chute. The employee lost grip causing the air lance to hit them in the mouth. They initially declined medical attention. On 10/24/2025, they requested to be seen at the emergency room due to mouth pain.
Employee was removing old belt structure from an area and stacking it on scoop. A piece slipped out and accidentally struck employee on the hand that was placed against the scoop bucket.
Employee cut their left forearm with a razor blade stuck in a pallet resulting in 4 stitches.
Employee fell while walking through a doorway. They reached out to catch themselves, but their hand gave way and they struck their elbow onto the concrete, resulting in a hairline fracture of the elbow. Fall was from same elevation with no obstructions or material in their path.
Employee stepped on unknown object at the tail of R4 Ref Belt. The object came up and hit employee in the mouth busting their lip and breaking (3) teeth.
EE stated they were cutting a hole in a flapper to get the hook of a chain ratchet in it so they could pull the flapper out of the gob in front of a bottom roller. The knife blade broke, and the knife slipped, cutting the EE on the left palm.
Removing bolts from larger bolt, 45# bolt slid down onto EE's left thumb/hand.
WHILE CHANGING SCREENS A TOOL FELL FROM AN EMPLOYEE'S GRIP AND HIT ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH. THE LIP LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.
Ee was drilling and stopped to install collar pipe in face and rock fell, hitting ee on head. Seen at NNRH, diagnosed with lacerations on scalp and face, treated with staples and sutures. Released to full duty 10/22/25.
The employee was moving thin sheets of metal (not wearing the appropriate PPE, cut-proof gloves) and cut EE's finger, resulting in five stitches.
TM was unhooking a pickup truck from a trailer and when the jack popped off the ball the trailer moved forward and smashed their left index finger between ball on the truck and trailer frame.
Employee was dismounting a ladder. As they descended, they missed the 2nd step catching themselves with their right wrist.
Employee was doing a brake inspection of a Trailer when EE was measuring the slack adjuster a small chunk of dirt fell between EE's safety glasses and EE's eye causing scratches on EE's eye. we took EE to urgent care where the prescribed EE antibiotics.
Employee jumped up on a 3' platform, missed, landing back on ground.
Employees removing pins with a pipe and hammer. Technician 1 was striking the pipe while Technician 2 held the pipe in place with their hand. After striking the pipe the pin was pushed out, causing the pipe to go into the bore, at the same time, the weight of the loader adjusted causing technician 2 to have their thumb pinched between the pipe and bore.
An employee slipped and fell while descending the wooden stairs near the office trailers, landing on their arm and injuring their shoulder. During the fall, their foot slipped forward, causing them to land backward on their arm near the elbow, resulting in pain extending to the shoulder. A medical evaluation confirmed a small fracture in the left shoulder.
While operating a Club Car the employee reached out to push some vent line out of the way. In the process they received a laceration to the forearm. The laceration required 5 sutures to close. Employee was issued a full release.
Operator in Training (O1) was tasked with wash down duties on the north side of the Mill Washer Building. While performing the assigned task O1 used both hands to close a 2"" ball valve with an oval handle. While closing the valve, O1 felt a pop in their left ring finger. O1 was evaluated at an offsite facility, where imaging revealed a chipped bone in the finger.
A mechanic was working on a mast raise cylinder. Attempting to loosen a flange bolt with a wrench and it would not loosen. The mechanic then grabbed a 2lb hammer and struck the wrench several times. On the last strike they missed the wrench and struck their left hand in between the finger and the thumb
Employee was carrying pie-pans on longwall teardown. EE tripped on the relay bar and fell. Employee struck EE's chin on the pie-pans resulting in a laceration on EE's chin. Employee received 4 sutures as a result of the injury.
EE was in the process of removing a J-Bolt from a bottom hanger using a 1/2-inch impact to remove the loop nut. J-Bolt swung around and hit EE's finger.
Employee was using a hammer on a metal bolt when debris went into R eye
Approximately 11PM on October 16, 2025 worker was on a ladder about 2 feet off of the ground. EE was removing a 50-60lb chain fall. Had excess chain sitting on EE's upper back. Once the chain fall was removed the weight distribution made EE lose balance and EE fell off ladder and hit head on a piece of steel structure directly in front of EE.
EE burned the palm of EE's left hand when EE unknowingly placed it on the surface of a hot metal work bench. Another EE had been working metal, with torches, on the bench a few minutes before the injured EE walked up to talk to EE. EE was taken to Clinic and examined & treated for 2nd degree burns then released to return to work.
Repetitive actions, Sweat, No cut resistant gloves utilized, straight blade knife.
Employee sustained a laceration to the left ring finger while attempting to remove a grinding-aid lance from #3 Finish Mill. Employee was taken to the ER for further evaluation and received 4 stitches.
Craft A was turning a half inch ratchet while Craft B was holding the torque multiplier using an extended handle and wrench. Craft B's hand slipped, and the craft's middle finger was pinched between the wrench and the wall of the tank.
Employee was descending stairs from the crushing plant control room when EE slipped and hit EE's elbow on the stairs as EE slid down.
Worker was splitting a dozer track, when the track came apart EE's left ring finger was pinched in-between track pads causing injury to finger which required sutures and the tip of the bone was fractured
Employee was installing a blank in the meal pipe. While pushing blank in and didn't realize a finger was in the bolt hole. When blank finally went in it cut tip of right ring finger.
EE was cutting water line hose at wet plant with a utility knife. EE was holding hose up while cutting towards themselves. EE hand slipped at cut their arm. EE was taken to medical facility where they received 4 stitches on left forearm. EE was discharged and returned to work with no restrictions.
IE was holding a bolt w/pliers while another person used a grinder w/cutting wheel. The grinder kicked back and cut IE between thumb & finger requiring 6 stitches to close wound.
Millwright was working out of a Manlift. They knelt down on left knee and put all of their weight on a bolt that was laying on the floor of the basket. This caused pain in their knee. This happened on 10/14/25, they did not report it to employer until 11/5/25. Once they sought medical they were sent to Physical Therapy on 12/17/25 which at that time made it a reportable incident.
While installing a shock brushing in truck 143's lower A arm, EE went to knock it in with a hammer, EE missed striking EE's Right thumb. received 6 sutures
Employee was striking metal with a hammer when a fragment of steel broke off and struck them in the forehead. The fragment was removed with forceps and the employee returned to work. The employee later felt irritation, so upon re-examination, another fragment of steel was found in their forehead, so surgery was performed on 11-4-25 to remove the second fragment.
Employee was operating a grease gun injecting grease into a fitting on the continuous miner to tighten the cats. The connection was stuck, while prying on the connection, it popped off and caused a laceration to EE's forearm. EE received sutures to EE's forearm, was given a full release without restrictions and performed EE's normal occupation.
Employee was replacing sprockets on skid steer, realigning the holes when the track shifted and rolled the sprockets over trapping EE's right hand between the track and sprocket
There was miscommunication between two employees setting a sand prop which caused the prop to tilt before being raised, striking the injured employee in the ear.
Was tramming up #7 Entry on company #2 scoop caught head against rib causing a laceration.
At this time the employee started removing the lead from the light and then that's when a big piece of dried up lead fell from above the light fixture and landed on EE's left thumb, that EE had holding onto the ladder with.
Miner was bolting the right rib installing a 6-ft dog when the glue set sooner that expected, causing the jackleg to spin out of EE's hands. The jackleg struck EE in the jaw, causing EE to fall and strike the back of EE's head. Miner lost consciousness briefly.
Employee was working on the long reclaimer. Employee went to reposition and while doing so slipped and left butt cheek landed on the point of a metal plate. This caused a 2cm puncture to butt cheek. This didn't become a medical until they went to wound care and they started packing the wound. This started on Oct 29th
EE was removing the CM pot and while trying to pry the pot free the bar slipped and pinched EE's left hand ring finger between the bar and the CLA tip.
Employee slipped on muddy surface near crusher after rainfall, injuring left wrist. Walked to break room, notified coworker, and was taken to Hospital. Treated and released same day; prescribed pain medication and muscle relaxer, making this a recordable injury.
While cleaning a chute with water the individual had wet high alkali material get behind EE's safety glasses and into EE's eyes causing minor chemical burns
Employee cut finger with knife - (website was down to report)
Employee was removing worn cutting edges from front end loader using cutting torch to remove old bolts when cutting edge fell landing on left foot breaking 5 toes
EE was hammering a bearing sleeve. The bearing broke and struck EE's hand causing a laceration to EE's finger
While cleaning rock off of the miner employee pulled a rock off and the end EE was holding went to the roof pinching the tip of EE's left pointer finger resulting in one suture.
Injured operating fletcher center bolter in motor barn rehab area between #3 and #4 seal installing a bolt in a bacon strap and had left hand resting on drill mast. As mast went up it pinched the tip of EE's middle finger in the mast resulting in a crushing injury that required 6 sutures to close the wound. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Reported a sore wrist from using a shovel and felt a pinch in EE's wrist. EE states EE was using a shovel in a pile of aggregate to put into a 5 gallon bucket to test. EE is a quality control tech.
While removing an alternator along side another employee, the other mechanic was pulling the detached alternator through the top of the machine, while injured was pushing through the bottom. It slipped out of the other mechanic's hand and fell down smashing injured employee's right middle finger between the alternator and the engine mount bolt.
The employee's pant leg got caught up in a fallen down branch while walking a stream for environmental monitoring. Upon trying to free EE's pant leg from the branch, EE lost EE's balance, fell and cut EE's left palm on a rock, requiring five sutures.
Employee was working on installing a belt scraper on the 11C head, when the outby belt unexpectedly started. The belt transported the employee approximately 30 feet before it was stopped by a pull switch. Resulted in a fractured ankle.
Worker's kneecap popped out of place when trying to sweep an electrical cable to the side with EE's foot
Employee stated EE was moving a bucket of plaster, when EE set the bucket down, the plaster splashed into both eyes. Prescription medication was used to treat both eyes.
Employee was cleaning metal off of the metal magnet. While trying to remove a bolt from the magnet the employee finger poked by a piece of steel.
Employee was welding cracks in a tube on a 777 Rock Truck when some grease that was in the tube got to hot and shot out of the tube burning our employee
Employee was walking down #1 Entry when EE tripped over gob on the mine floor, fell toward the rib, and struck EE's right fifth digit on an installed rib bolt, causing a laceration. EE returned to work, sought medical attention after shift, received four sutures, and returned on 10/08/2025 to normal duties. Medical Treatment Only.
Employee was walking in 6-8"" of mud on a slope; EE slipped in the mud and EE's knee hit some concrete.
Employee was working in the shop and in the proximity of another employee that was welding. Injured employee states EE sustained flash burns from the welding operations. Employee was seen at a medical facility and given eye drops to use for the next few days.
EE was lubing up a ""Pile Shackle"" as preventative maintenance, the pin was in the ""out"" position and the pin was dislodged. EE held the pile shackle with EE's left hand to keep it stable and was greasing with EE's right hand, the pin pinched EE's nail off and also part of the tip of the pointer finger.
Miner was putting guard back on conveyor and pinched their finger. They were seen at medical facility and received four stitches to the top of their left index finger.
Employee was assisting with installing a tail pulley on P-3. The tail pulley rotated and pinched the tip of EE's right pinky finger. The would required stitches to close.
Employee got dizzy and sat down. Employee then passed out and fell to the floor. They received a laceration to the left eye brow. The laceration needed 3 sutures to close it.
Employee was helping remove a broken torque shaft on the CM machine and as it was being pulled out by another employee the broke end struck EE's left hand resulting in a laceration.
The employee was attempting to move a piece of rock off of the tail drive on 16E Longwall, when a rock measuring approximately 10""x5""x5"" fell from between shields #121 and #122 striking the tip EE's right middle finger between the rock EE was attempting to move and the rock that fell. Resulting in a laceration and fracture to the tip of EE's finger.
Employee was welding on a auger flight wen a small piece of metal got in EE's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the accident.
Reported neck was hurting from loader hitting or rock dropped in bed of truck. Went to Urgent Care for treatment on 10/6, did not notify employer until next day. Employer requested 2nd opinion from Reliance Medical Center. Released to full duty 10/7 with follow up appointment on 10/14, follow up referred chiropractic treatment. Received chiropractic treatment on 10/20.
The employee was tightening a come along while doing utility work when the come along broke and the hook struck the employees finger. The employees' finger was later on determined to have a fracture at local hospital.
Employee was taking apart a 3-inch hose and the camlock struck EE in the lower lip, causing a laceration.
IP was walking and slipped. IP attempted to break the fall by sticking out the right arm. Struck right hand on rocks on the ground, resulting in a laceration to the right middle finger requiring sutures.
Maint Tech was climbing a step ladder, lost their balance and tried to catch their self. Employee's wrist contacted a piece of metal which caused a laceration.
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A ROLLER ON BELT STRUCTURE AND GOT UP ON BELT LINE TO GO TO OTHER SIDE TO PIN ROLLER IN PLACE, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET TO OTHER SIDE STRUCK A PIECE OF METAL HANGING FROM DRAWOFF TUNNEL TOP AND STRUCK HEAD AGAINST METAL RESULTING IN LACREATION TO HEAD