Mining Incidents in January 2026

Utility power outage caused hoist to be unavailable.

The area was the Ore access and the fall occurred at the intersection where material was bagged in the mesh. Miners intentionally dug out the top, creating a ground fall. When questioned as to why, they said they knew they were being laid off and it was somebody else's problem now. This was not an unplanned ground fall, it was planned by the miners who intentionally dug out top.

on 1/29/2026 an unintentional roof fall occurred on the #35 cross cut entry #5(belt line)of the 2C. The fall is approximately 20 foot in length, 28 foot wide, and 15 foot thick. It is believed that water deteriorated the upper strata making it unstable, causing it to fall.

Contractors were using the personnel elevator in the PHT, Six people and scaffolding were cramped in the car leading to an accidental push of the E-Stop.

The area was and inactive area that fell at the intersection of the ore body and the host rock

Pulley bearing failed and caught fire leading to drive tower/belt #1 fire.

K2 Elevator stopped between 6&7 floor w/ contractor inside @ 13:24. MSHA called 13:55 ref. 04940914. Service contractor notified & arrived 15:25. Stuck person out at 16:03. MSHA notified 16:04.

During the hoist exam when the hoisting engineer started EE's shift, EE discovered that a bolt was broken on the north brake pedestal on the service hoist. The hoist was locked out until repairs are made.

Inspection mode switch faulty causing the production hoist to be unavailable.

Smoker was identified in area 6. No people or resources are at risk.

There was an unplanned roof fall at crosscut 15 between entry 6 & 7 in the panel district 11 4th North.

Contractors were entrapped in an elevator for 3hrs due to an over-speed sensor being tripped.

K2 elevator stopped moving with contractor inside. Contacted Control Room approx 12:25pm. Attempts to get elevator to move unsuccessful. Contracted elevator service company called. MSHA notified of entrapment approx 12:55pm. Elevator service contractor tech arrived. Stuck person out approx 1:50pm. Contactor wheel was replaced. MSHA notified that person got out at approx 2:00pm

A non-injury accident occurred in the form of a hot spot; smoke was observed with no embers or flames seen. Hot spot was soaked with water until cool.

The trailing cable was cut into by a clip as Coalfield was coming out on the hoist after installing two channels at skip load cell level. The cable was replaced with a new cable on 01/22/2026 and the hoist put back into service at approximately 5:00 PM

A coal fire was located in the 5 west pit that could not be extinguished within 30 minutes

During examination of the Slope Hoist rope, a distortion was found on the rope at the 220 foot mark behind the Brakeman Car. Upon further investigation a faulty rope roller was found at the Slope Turnout at the 220 foot area off the mine bottom.

While performing Alimak daily checks, an alarm was discovered causing it to not fully function. Mine evacuation was prompted and then repairs were made returning it to service.

A door switch malfunctioned on the elevator on the landing side in turn caused a fuse to blow. The blown fuse and loss of power caused the VFD to loose its program. Once the switch and fuse were repaired the VFD had to be reprogrammed. There were no individuals on the elevator at any time. The elevator was back in service at 2:18AM.

EE entered into Otis freight elevator to get to another floor in the Pellet Plant while performing operational rounds. Elevator stopped operating. While on the phone with the MSHA OneCall, elevator technician arrived onsite & EE was able to exit the elevator. No injury to employee.

The 1A Capsule at the 1A shaft was out of service due to a malfunction with Up Overtravel electrical switch.

Until the fire investigation is complete, we are unable to determine the cause of the fire to the truck.

wires inside of the conduit that feeds the surface controls were grounded and changed out with all new wiring and installed 2 new door switches

An unintentional roof fall occurred at 6 South 101 x-cut between 7 & 8 entry. The fall measured 14ft wide and 16ft long. Initial height measurements did not indicate that the fall was above the primary support. Additional material fell causing this to become a reportable incident. The fall was caused by adverse roof condition in the form of deteriorated laminated shale.

The area of 0R 10xc 1E, had deteriorating roof. During the rehab of the area, the roof fell above the anchorage point.

There was an unplanned roof fall in the #9 2nd North Main XC-33 entry #3.

A dozer entered void on the #2 Met Stockpile at the #3 Feeder resulting in an entrapment. No injuries resulted.

A roof fall occurred inby the loading at #58 crosscut, 2-Right on the District #4 Tailgate.

EE sustained a partial amputation at the distal portion of the left middle finger-(middle of the nail bed) when the finger was caught between two pieces of metal grating. Injury involved loss of tissue and bone at the fingertip. EE received medical evaluation and will received surgical surgery to smooth fingertip

While changing the intermass jack on the #411 Roofbolter, they removed the top jack pin and had a long punch holding the top eye of the jack. They removed the bottom jack pin, as they were trying to remove the jack it slipped causing left pinky finger to be pinched between the stem and the eye of the jack.

Employee was attempting to move an airslide in Silo 2 to clean it out when they felt pain in groin area. They reported it that day but continued work, the next day they felt worse and was taken in to get it checked out. The ER determined a partial muscle tear in the groin area. Employee has been placed on light duty and unable to lift more than 10lbs until cleared by a Dr.

On 1.31.26 between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM Staderian, employee fell twice while attempting to de-ice a conveyor that had began to travel differently due to weather conditions at the time. ( Miner is currently out pending Orthopedic evaluation)

EE reported to management at 6:50am on the morning of 02/05/2026 that they had been experiencing lower back pain since 01/31/2026 and that they had received medical treatment and been released without restriction on 02/03/2026 and called off of work on 02/04/2026. EE was seen at a clinic at 11:30am on 02/05/2026 and was instructed to not return to work until 02/09/2026.

Employee was helping free a frozen switch when they lost grip and stumbled backwards. Right knee injury occurred and employee was able to continue work activities until surgery restrictions put into place on 3/26/2026

The Employee was bolting in the 6L punch through when a rock 4' Long X 2.5' wide and 7'' thick fell and struck them in the right lower leg. The area was 6.5' high and dry to damp.

Employee was engaged in moving steel beams in the pre-heater tower for the installation of headache decks to facilitate vessel entry. During this task, the employee experienced lower back pain after bending over to pick up a beam.

EE was working installing a liner and while positioning EE slipped and fell. There was excess water and mud in the area. EE fell and dropped the liner which caused EE's fracture and laceration to EE's left index finger.

Drill steel fell out of the top striking and cutting the employee's right middle finger.

Employee was working in a dusty area and also working in an area that there was welding being performed

Employee slipped and fell while stepping over hose. Employee received restrictions for this injury on 02/16/2026.

While accessing a generator, an employee slipped and fell on their backside, causing pain and bruising.

Employee was working on the longwall face when the gob behind the shields fell. The pressure from the fall pushed EE over causing EE to strike the back of EE's head.

Employee states that while cleaning up rock a piece of top measuring approximately 5"" wide, x 6"" long, x 5"" thick roof fell from between the bolts and struck EE on the leg.

Associate Slipped on patch of ice and injured EE's right leg

IE was running a rock truck when they hit a pothole causing them to bounce and strain their back.

A quarry truck driver sustained a left index finger pinch injury while manually moving a ~288 lb motor that was left obstructing the Secondary Crusher Hoist way walkway. With the hoist out of service, a pony bar was inserted in the lifting eye so two employees could lift it onto a pallet. During the lift, the motor shifted and slid down the bar, pinching the employee's finger.

Employee was in the process of loosening a hydraulic hose on a low trac on the 004 MMU. While loosening the hose the pallet forks leaked off squeezing EE's head against the tilt arm of the low trac and the low trac frame. This resulted in 6 stitches.

Maintenance employee was walking in the Breezeway and slipped and fell on some ice, landing on their shoulder. The area was previously clearing of bulk ice accumulation and de icer pellets applied before the slip occurred.

Employee slipped on ice and fell

Technician has lower left side back pain that radiates to the hip that started after the 993K engine tune-up technician was trying to install the engine turn tool. the technician's body is in a awkward position with head tilted and arms up against the engine block while on a 2 step ladder. After trying first aid, EE finally went to the clinic on 2-9-26.

Employee was picking up parts for their task and one of the required parts the employee needed was a cylinder for the dust curtain on the drill. While lifting the cylinder, the employee stood upright and experienced a sharp pain on the left side of the body.

EE got out of telehandler and stepped on a metal pan which was on the ground in the path of EE. EE's foot slipped on metal pan. EE fell to ground causing fracture to left wrist.

Employee stated EE noticed some push that needed pulled up the hill from the refuse, EE stated EE got the 325-cat excavator to remove the brush and has EE was doing so EE pulled a limb into the front glass of the excavator hitting employee on the right leg.

Employee states as EE was walking down entry EE either stepped in a hole or on a rock and twisted EE's knee. EE also states EE felt EE's knee pop.

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM A DRIVE LINE IN A HAUL TRUCK. WHILE TRYING TO LOOSEN ONE OF THE BOLTS, THEY FELT SOMETHING PULL IN RIGHT SHOULDER. THEY HAD A SHARP PAIN FOR A SHORT WHILE THEN IT SUBSIDED.

Miner clocked in from lunch and was using their phone while walking. There was a wheel chock out in open space that led to them tripping and the miner fell. The fall then apparently caused a fracture to the proximal end of the radius bone in the left arm.

EE was lifting a full oxygen bottle into a UTV and during this task the bottle slipped pinching their right ring finger in between the bottle and tailgate causing a laceration and fracture of the finger.

Employee was rigging up the cone ring to remove it from the cone. It got bound up at an angle and would not move. EE reset the rigging then started to descend from cone. The cone ring did not have any pressure from the rigging. Descending from the cone onto the platform EE put EE's hand out for support, the ring fell into its resting position just 2"" from bound position.

Winter blizzard and changing weather conditions created slippery surfaces. Ice developed on top platform dust collector and created a slippery surface. After performing maintenance task to thaw frozen air lines, employee sustained a left ankle injury after ascending ladder and stepping on the top platform for accessing the dust collector resulting in restricted duty.

Process supervisor was pulling a water hose when it became caught on something and caused the person to lose balance and fall. A restricted injury occurred.

Employee was struck by a rock

EE was walking down the stairs from the K3/K4 burner floor towards the K4 coal mill while carrying samples. EE stepped down from the last step in the stairs, rolled EE's ankle and fell to the ground.

During a maintenance activity, a maintenance employee was replacing some dust collector ducting in the tunnel when they pinch their right index finger.

Employee was being transported to the west pit by a supervisor when they stepped out of the truck and slipped on ice and landed on right hip and right elbow. After onsite evaluation it was determined to take them to the ER for imaging to ensure no further injuries. Employee was diagnosed with a strained shoulder, put on restricted duty and instructed to follow-up with an ortho.

Employee slipped while grabbing tools from truck due to the muddy conditions.

An employee was dismounting a Cat D7 dozer. Their foot slipped, causing them to strike their left leg on the track and push arm, resulting in a tear of the ACL and MCL.

Contract employee was leaving the house of the dragline via the staircase. Once EE reached the bottom step, EE lost EE's balance and began to fall to the dragline shoe below (25 inches). EE's momentum carried EE forward, where EE fell off the dragline shoe to the ground below (51 inches). The impact to the ground resulted in 2 fractured vertebrae and lacerations to EE's face.

While trying to line up pipe on the leach pad employee slipped and fell on right arm causing pain. Employee later went to the hospital for x-rays that came back negative, was referred to an ortho doctor. Employee came back to work the following day on restricted duty with their right arm.

Employee was bolting off miner when steels fell out of top and struck their knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

IE was walking across the supply yard toward the warehouse storage building. While walking across the snow covered ground, the IE turned EE's body to speak with another employee located at the fuel pad. During this time, the IE stated EE took a step and slipped, falling to the ground on EE's left side, fracturing EE's left hip.

Employee dismounted grader to check tire chains, slipped and fell on ice, injuring left elbow. Employee worked at full duty until 2/2/2026, when EE was taken off work by physician.

While tramming the Roof Bolter, the employees left foot slipped down the Operator Compartment, becoming caught beneath the compartment.

Team member was clearing a bag jam on the palletizer in plant 1 packaging line. When lifting a 25KG bag off the conveyor the employee allegedly felt discomfort in the front part of EE's right shoulder.

individual was pick up a piece of low belt structure when EE felt a pop in EE's low back. the individual went off work on 04/06/2026 as a lost time accident

Was hauling out excess powder from storage tank. Was using rod tool to A-line loading spout to opening in top of the dust truck. Was pulling rod toward them when rod slipped off the spout, momentum carried them off the platform they were standing on. Platform is a portable platform with steps and handrailing on both sides. They landed on the froze ground and broke Right Ankle.

Plant Manager was reversing the rotation(polarity) of the sand screw motor at the electrical panel which created an arc flash in the panel

Employee was using a 4LB hammer to brad a splice when a piece of the hammer broke off and went into the employee's right forearm

Employee was working on the RCM replacing core breaker and wear shoes while putting the pin through the shoe and core breaker with a hammer something came off hitting their left eye.

Upon completing repairs to a 336 excavator, then descending from the machine, left foot touched the ground, the Technician felt a pop in their Left knee. Pain increased over the next few days, and Technician decided to seek medical attention. All PPE was properly worn at the time of the incident.

Maintenance employee hurt right forearm while chipping ice off BC2120 head wheel. Employee was using an electric demo chisel in the blistering cold weather around 11:30pm Sunday Jan. 25th. Both their forearm and elbow hurts with numbness in right hand.

Employee was running a walk behind skid steer removing snow around the scale-house. Employee was backing up and backed into a concrete bollard hitting right leg causing a large hematoma. Employee was sent to hospital via ambulance.

Slip and fall leading to twisted ankle, possible fracture

Uneven surface, took a step and twisted right knee. Did not seek medical attention until 04/13/2026. 1st Appt was on 04/14/2026. Received restrictions at appt on 04/14/2026.

While crawling employee turned and felt a pop in their knee. Employee worked until surgery on 2/17/2026

The employee picked up a sheet of 4x8 plywood when the wind caught it. Trying to hold on to the sheet it twisted causing the employee to tear the right bicep. Started missing work on 2/12/2026.

IE felt pop and pain in shoulder/neck area while using a sledge hammer to bust up a rock. Injury was occurred on 1/23/26, but IE worked unrestricted until they sought medical attention on 2/25/26.

Ee reports pulling on diesel hose after fueling up equipment, feeling sharp, twisting pain in abdomen. Finished fueling, after about 20 minutes they threw up. Continued to fuel island, parked, went to blue room, threw up. Reported to lead, transported to ER, diagnosed with hernia, referred for surgery. Working restricted.

In production area a miner was affected when in the task of filling big bags with final product where the thumb of the right hand was pricked between the ear of the big bag and fork section of the forklift

IE was carrying v-deck into and down the beltline. They stepped on uneven bottom and rolled an ankle. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

When attempting to clear packaging jam, teammate hand was pinched between conveyors, abrasions resulted, modified duty and medication.

Employee was descending the steps coming from the #1 dryer hummer screen platform (Calcination) when one of the steps broke from under them causing them to fall to the next step.

Based on employee's account of this, employee was stepping off the step ladder when EE's right foot slipped off the bottom step. This caused EE's right toes to bend and when the right foot / toes hit the ground, all EE's weight was on EE's right foot / toes. Employee did not mention it to EE's supervisor until the afternoon of 1/26/2026.

The operator was dismounting the dozer at the end of shift. As they were dismounting, left foot slipped from the installed foot step and they fell approximately 5' to the ground, landing on right leg. When they got up they said their leg didn't hurt much so they just went home. The next morning they could hardly move their right knee and it was painful. They then went to doctor.

Injured was rib pinning in sump at St Leo Mains at 129 block, while walking around the bolter, EE stepped in a hole and twisted EE's left knee. Injured started missing work on 1/27/2026. no problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was ascending stairs when they felt a pop in left knee causing pain and discomfort. Initial icing and stretching helped the pain and discomfort. Later the pain and discomfort returned. On 3/17/26 employee was enrolled into Physical Therapy resulting in event becoming recordable.

While removing a blockage from silo 42 material flowed from a 3"" access port causing cement to get into the miner's ear.

Employee stated EE was walking to the shop and slipped and fell in mud located at #9 bottom. Employee was taken to the hospital and was diagnosed with a broken ankle. This incident is being reported as an LTA.

IE was changing a Lee Tram tire in the underground shop. IE was balancing tire in order to get the skid steer underneath the tire, and the operator bumped the tire causing it to fall on IE's right leg causing a hematoma and fractured fibula.

The employee was dismounting the drill from the offside ladder. When on the last rung of the ladder, EE's foot slipped off and when EE landed on the uneven ground EE felt a pop in EE's ankle.

Two employees and a contractor crane operator back a crane into position. One employee was in front and the other was in the back. The crane operator was backing and was not aware the employee in the back had placed themselves behind the crane and the employee was pinned between the hand rail and the crane injuring their leg.

Dragline operator exiting machine after end of shift stepped down from shoe and slipped. Dragline operator fell to ground landing on left hip. Dragline operator was assisted to their feet by witness/oiler and both clocked out for the day. Dragline operator went to hospital later that day where they were diagnosed with a left hip socket fracture and were admitted for surgery.

Employee was moving miner cable to rib when they felt pain in their back. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.

Employee was shoveling belt when shovel got caught causing them to hit hand against bed rail. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee felt back pain after hitting bump in a light duty vehicle. After emergency room visit employee was given restrictions and missed the next shift.

Employee was closing out for the day. After parking equipment, employee was walking around it. Employee was stepping over the bucket and their leg twisted. They fell and their knee hit the corner of the bucket.

The Employee hit a rock in the road while grading, bringing the grader to an abrupt stop. EE continued to work but complained of pain in EE's neck, legs, and feet. Went to the hospital the next day, had X-Rays and issued Physical Therapy. The extend of EE's condition is unknown at this time.

On 01/21/2026, EE went to warm up EE's machine. In the process of walking over to EE's machine to access the ladder to climb into the cab EE slipped on a patch of ice falling backwards. As it was dark when EE parked EE's piece of equipment EE had not seen the patch of ice. It was early enough in the morning EE could not see the patch of ice in the morning either.

Employee was cleaning the floor with a broom when EE's hand contacted a cabinet that had a sharp object sticking out. EE had a small laceration on EE's right pointer finger knuckle that required stitches.

Warehouse leadman was assisting move ground engagement tools onto a pallet using a lifting magnet. When EE released the magnet and stood up, EE lost balance/slipped and fell, resulting in an injury to shoulder and knee.

EE's rail motor EE was operating had de-railed. EE used a jack and a bar to put the ride back on the track. Upon doing so, the jack turned over causing the bar to strike EE on the right cheek area of EE's face. The ride went back on the track at that time and EE gathered up all EE's tools and went to the outside to be checked out for precaution.

Driver pulled a tarp that wasn't unrolling, felt a pull in EE's left arm. Self-treated injury. On 1/26/26, seen by PA-C, neg x-ray. Referred to ortho in Fbks., AK, MRI 1/29/26, revealed 2 minor muscle tears, placed on Lt-arm restrictions; left for 2-wk vacation. Upon return, EE will follow up with the ortho and may need PT if the injury has not healed.

Overnight freeze led to a mud puddle near a service truck being partially frozen. Employee slipped on ice during plant inspection.

The employee stated that EE became dizzy and fell off the ladder while plastering a stopping. The ladder was 4', and total height in area was around 9 1/2', EE fell between 2' and 3' to the ground.

Employee was shoveling sand when they bent down to get more sand with shovel, they twisted their back and continued until it worsened.

Employee was performing a pre-shift on the shovel. The employee was trying to open the door with their right hand. The door was stuck, and the employee felt a pop in their right shoulder.

Operator was emptying a hydrated lime bin. When EE dumped the bin, the material covered EE's feet and up EE's legs. The operator turned to get out of the material and fell face first in a pile of hydrated lime. The hydrated lime mashed around and under EE's safety glasses going into EE's eyes.

Employee was using three points of contact to get into the telehandler lift prior to operation.

Transferring from man-boat onto tugboat

Employee injured right shoulder while handling props on 1/20/26. They worked unrestricted until 4/5/26, began missing work 4/6/26. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Employee was standing near head pulley on C-5 and radioed the operator to start the belt. When started the torque arm holding the gear box assembly broke free allowing the assembly to spin forward. The assembly struck the employee in the left leg.

Employee was working on a section fan that was just unloaded at the end of the track. A Trip of cars was being moved when it struck a motor and dolly at the end of the track, causing the dolly to come off track and hit fan. The fan moved sideways, causing the fan to pinch miner between coal rib and fan.

Injured was assisting pulling longwall hoses at the Longwall belt drive using a sheave wheel connected to a roof hanger. A nylon rope was run through the sheave and connected to the hoses. As the rope was being pulled, the hanger broke and the sheave struck employee's right knee. Employee was behind guarding but moved away from it during the process.

The injured and three other employees was riding the Page mini-cage (old) down when it unexpectedly jerked approximately 3 feet from the landing, as it was slowing down to stop at the destination causing EE's knees to buckle.

Employee was attempting to repair a broken cat track on the miner (CM132) in the #4 Entry on #6 Section, when a piece of rock fell out from the top of the rib and struck EE's right ankle causing a fracture to the medial malleolus bone in EE's right ankle.

On 1-19-26, a Lube truck operator stumbled on dozer tracks and fell to the ground sustaining injury to their knee. Operator was able to work up until 2-7-26, when MRI results were received making this a lost time injury.

Employee was taking down fire suppression above a scoop charger. When employee stepped off charger EE stepped on rock, rolling EE's ankle. Ankle was found to be sprained and the employee was put on restrictions (mainly sit down work only) and placed in a walking boot.

Employee was performing housekeeping duties to mitigate slip hazards of ice and ended up slipping on that ice, resulting in a fall on their left knee. Employee refused medical treatment and continued work the remainder of the day. Employee woke the next morning with a swollen knee.

EE slipped and fell while greasing EE's truck and injured EE's right ankle.

Employee Stated that they were removing a rock off of a Shuttle Car and felt pain in shoulder.

Employee was starting to drill the mine roof when a nodule broke in half and employee used right hand to push away the material and while doing so the broken nodule contacted the end of right middle finger causing a lacerations that required sutures.

Employee was sitting on a bucket at the end of the boom loading a shuttle car with a miner. A rock fell off the boom and landed on both of EE's feet. This caused a laceration on EE's left foot that required 4 stitches and a bruise on EE's right foot.

Employee was pulling ventilation curtain from beneath the continuous miner pan when the tripped over a hydraulic oil can concealed under the curtain and twisted a foot/ankle. Employee was diagnosed with a Jones fracture of the left 5th metatarsal and underwent surgical repair on January 23, 2026. The employee is expected to remain off work until April 17, 2026 (Lost Work Days).

Employee was working in soft ground conditions when EE's right foot became stuck. EE lost balance, fell, and fractured EE's ankle. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Miner exited work truck to begin drilling. Slipped and fell on ice/snow following snowfall.

Employee was trying to move a rock at the crusher and mashed left middle finger between two rocks.

Employee was working on a battery coal hauler in diesel shop when they stepped up on the coal hauler tail-gate with right leg and felt left knee pop. On 2/6/2026 we were advised they had a meniscal tear and was placed on restrictions (No Kneeling).

Employee had finished drilling EE's hole for the installation of a cable bolt, While retrieving EE's steels EE caught EE's left hand between the steel and the canopy resulting in a fracture to EE's knuckle.

Nobody saw the accident and we have not been able to interview the EE

EE was walking along inclined catwalk during freezing temperatures. Ice had accumulated on catwalk causing slick conditions. EE slipped and fell resulting in injury to knee.

Installing Brick at Black river in kiln#1 using a pneumatic brick machine. Labor that was injured had improper hand placement on deck of brick machine. Bricklayers move the brick machine and did not communicate on brick machine adjustment.

Employee was on crew changing rollers, and EE's hand was pinned between a roller and a locked out belt while replacing a roller in a cradle. Accident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was walking & rolled EE's ankle

A contract laborer was positioned on the downhill side of a brick rig used to install kiln brick when they sustained an injury. They had placed their right hand on the brick rig's platform and when the rig was moved a brick fell striking their hand. This resulting in 3 broken fingers.

IE was walking when EE tripped over a rock and fell hitting EE's elbow on the ground.

while dumping aggregate in a haul truck on level ground, the cab laid over causing the operator to fracture right knee.

Employee had their right right hand on the power center and was struck by a cable on their right middle finger during a power move, resulting in an abrasion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was getting out of the blade when EE felt pain in EE's upper right arm.

going downstairs carrying a jump box and knee gave out

the section mechanic was greasing the ripper roller on the tail of the miner and employee was on the opposite side of the roller when the relief breather blew out and struck them in the left side of the nose. resulting in a cut and grease in their tear duct.

Injured was working on a valve bank while pan line was pushing, toe of boot was down in the connector for the relay bar to the pan. Pinched metatarsal on boot and pinched EE's big toe.

EE SLIPPED WHEN EXITING FROM EE'S PERSONAL VEHICLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE OFFICE. SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE SCALP AND BRAIN BLEEDS WERE DETECTED WITH A BRAIN SCAN.

Employee's right hand was in the line of fire of a block and chain. The block and chain was under tension and shifted which struck employee's index finger. This resulted in a broken finger.

Employee was walking to plant to start EE's shift and slipped on a patch of ice resulting in a fractured ankle.

Fueler was dismounting the fuel truck placed left foot on the ground and rolled an ankle.

Employee states lower back and shoulder discomfort from lifting spilled grinding media that weighed up to 24lb.

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSITING ON WORKING ON WASHBOX IN PLANT, WHILE MOVING PARTS FOR THE WASH BOX EMPLOYEE STRAINED THEIR BACK. THEY BEGAN MISSING DUE TO THIS INJURY ON 01/21/2026.

Tailings operator was walking up to west centerline when they stepped in mud and rolled left ankle.

Employee fell from dozer track while adding hydraulic oil. Employee lost footing and fell to the ground, landing on frozen surface. Conditions contributing to the accident included frozen ground and elevated work position on equipment. Injury resulted in a hip fracture requiring medical treatment and lost work time.

While employee was attempting to open a pipe gate, middle finger on right hand got caught in between a cross piece and the lock on the gate. When the EE tried to pull their finger loose, they ended up pulling off the tip of their finger.

Employee exited a scoop outby, lost footing and twisted their left knee. The employee continued to perform their regular work duties until 2/6/2026, at which point employee is going to be off work due to medical procedures.

EE was walking to the back of the machine to put oil in and slipped while crossing the cable.

Employee was removing a pulley wheel of the primary shaker when the chain hook broke off striking the employee in the face area. The employee needed eye surgery to repair the eye.

Were replacing a bad sprocket following troubleshooting of a gearbox. Removed the 4 bolts from the mounting plate, chain slipped and motor & gearbox fell. The falling equipment impacted the IW left pinky finger, requiring stitches, antibiotics and light duty.

Employee was filling water tank on piece of mining equipment. When getting off of the tractor that was hauling the water tank, employee slipped and fell to the ground.

EE reports loading truck w/mud, making 2nd pass, hit return to dig button, lowered bucket halfway. Bucket stopped instantly, jarring them in the cab. They reported the incident 4 days later on 1/19, and sought treatment. Diagnosed with lumbar sprain, released with restrictions site cannot provide modified duty under.

Employee was carrying parts, when EE's right foot got stuck in the mud and EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

On January 14th, 2026, a shuttle car operator was handling an energized electrical cable, whenever EE was exposed to arc flash, which resulted in burns to the hands and facial area, due to short circuiting of the energized cable.

IE was helping slide a ram jack back onto the shield toes when they used poor hand placement and grabbed the eye so when the jack moved and smashed fingers between the jack and the shield toe.

Employee was was on the 2 Left Longwall face and stepped in a hole at 7 shield, resulting in a severe sprain to left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Ee walking towards connex, tripped on a raised curb. On 2/23 EE requested to be seen by a doctor as EE was still having pain in EE's shoulder. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a sprain, and released to restricted duty.

Got on the forklift to do a pre-check. Finished the pre-check. Door was latched open to the body of the forklift and when EE reached back to pull the door close EE heard a pop in EE's bicep.

Employee was changing bits on undercutter. While changing the bits, employee tripped on a piece of rock, causing EE to fall against the undercutter bar. When falling against the cutter bar, employee bruised EE's left hand.

EE was walking to the water pump when EE felt a pain in EE's right leg area was clean of debris and it was just getting dark out

Employee was inspecting a Cobra water saw at the end of the day. EE was rotating the drive belt while listening for any obstructions or part failures and EE left EE's hand on the belt and it was pinched between the belt and the pully. This resulted in 5 stiches on the ring finger, it fractured on the tip and the tips fractured on the middle and pointer fingers as well.

Employee was walking along the 8 South Back Switch Track, when EE tripped over the rail and fell, striking EE's right knee on the rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Operator walking, overstepped end of EE's catwalk, causing EE's toe to catch the ground, causing EE to fall forward to the ground, landing on right shoulder.

The employee picked up one end of a small piece of steel dredge pipe located toward the front of their pickup bed and slid it toward the rear of the truck near the tailgate so it could be removed by a forklift. After setting the pipe down near the tailgate, the employee experienced back pain and was determined to have sustained a back strain.

On Monday, 01/12/2026, Souter Mechanic, was attempting to weld on machinery and received a slag burn to the inside of their ear. Mechanic had the welding torch positioned below them, and when welding the metal popped and a splash went into their left ear.

Employee was carrying a box of detonators while distributing them on blast pattern when they stepped into a low spot in the ground, employee felt discomfort in their abdomen. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia on 1-29-2026 making this a reportable incident.

Miner had completed sounding, mechanical and hand scaling of the back and ribs and was preparing to begin the bolting process. As the miner turned towards the machine a piece of rock bounced off their hard hat and shoulder before falling and contacting their left ankle resulting in a fracture.

I.E. was attempting to shut off a battery charger when the battery that they was leaning on tipped over off of the cribs it was sitting on and pinched their hand between the battery and the charger.

The injured was walking down the concrete slope at the production belt, when EE slipped/fell & twisted EE's right. The employee started missing work on 1/18/26.

EE was using a cordless impact to undo bolts on the CR1 flywheel. EE positioned a hand behind the sheave, between the crusher frame and the nut to hold the nut when it broke free. When the bolt broke loose, the nut followed the threads, moving backward and pinching the employees finger between the nut and the frame. EE was brought to get X-rays where a fracture was discovered.

Icy conditions on deck of crane. Operator was leaving cab and slipped on deck of crane and fell to same level. The operator grabbed the cab door on way down causing minor strain to right shoulder. The operator's hard hat came off, EE's butt hit 1st causing bruising to right humerus, and back of head struck platform resulting in a contusion and hematoma.

Employee was getting out of the skid steer and slipped and fell on their knee

Use of sledgehammer to remove wear plates inside a mill. Employee missed the wedge, hit wear plate that a small metal piece broke off and punctured employee in right upper leg area.

On 1/10/26, EE was cleaning a plugged chute and experienced pain in EE's right shoulder. EE evaluated by doctor immediately and was not given any work restrictions that prevented EE from completing EE's normal job duties. On a follow-up appointment on 1/29/26, EE was issued a restriction to be off work.

The injured employee sprained/strained EE's right shoulder when rodding out a chute on the coal system. The upward and outward thrusting motion performed while holding the rod caused the injury.

The worker was waiting for a container to be filled with degreaser. Although EE initially had EE's safety glasses on, EE removed them upon entering the room because the area was darker. During the filling process, the pump malfunctioned and the hose detached due to inadequate fastening, causing the product to splash directly onto the worker's face and eyes.

4 man crew tearing down scaffold around preheaters. a scaffold upright was caught in grating of catwalk. employee used a ladder to access catwalk, EE's harness D ring caught on railing causing employee to fall forward onto grating. Employee used arms to break EE's fall causing strain to right arm.

Employee was helping with maintenance on the Norberg cone crusher. EE went to climb down the step ladder, the ladder shifted while still holding onto the cone with EE's left hand. Employee felt a pop in EE's shoulder. Employee had surgery on 02/19/2026 and was given restrictions making this reportable.

Employee tripped in the revolving frame of a dragline catching their fall with their right arm. Employee was diagnosed with a torn bicep tendon on 1/16/2026 and had a procedure on 1/22/2026 to repair the bicep tendon

An employee experienced an incident while using a ratchet that became increasingly difficult to turn. During this process, the employee felt a pop in their right bicep. Following the incident, the employee was evaluated and was returned to work within their job class. However, the employee is now scheduled for surgical repair, which triggered reportability.

Employee was kneeling on a conveyor belt in order to access a plug in a feeder box. While unplugging the box, the conveyor belt unexpectedly started. The employee was pulled down the belt and their right foot got stuck on a piece of steel and caused their right ankle to break.

Employee was cleaning snow off conveyor belt walkway, after task was completed, employee removed EE's lock from Substation and proceeded to walk away from substation and slipped on an icy area twisted/fractured EE's ankle, weather conditions snowed the previous day, so the 9th was a mixture of snow and mud.

Employee was walking along stage loader when a rock struck EE injuring EE's finger. Mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue, PPE was an issue.

IE clocked out went to EE's car and changed out of work boots and put on slides, went to the back of EE's car, stepped off asphalt into muddy area and fell. Broke 2 bones in EE's ankle.

Employee was hosing down catwalk at prep plant when EE slipped and fell injuring EE's wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was tightening bolts on crane wench. Socket came off bolt and employee contacted ground. CT scan positive for LT pelvis fracture.

Employee was installing a roof bolt just inby spad no. 6978 on 1A section, when a rib rolled striking EE in the right lower leg, fracturing EE's Fibula.

The employee was leaving EE's Shovel 6 assignment when EE made contact with a pothole in the haul road. The Employee states EE has strained EE's lower back pain.

EE squished their finger between metal frame a piece of granite.

Employee was loading up recovered rail and when EE was getting off car EE stepped down on a piece of rail and rolled EE's right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was walking out of the headframe heading towards the mill where EE slipped and fell on the ice from freezing rain. EE landed on EE's right arm trying to catch self and fractured EE's elbow from the fall.

IE was assisting in moving a CM cutter head. As they were pulling the head onto the duck bill of the scoop a lifting eye that was being pulled against broke free from the machine, appeared to ricochet, and hit the employee in the face area causing multiple fractures.

Operator was having an overheating issue with the equipment. They shut down the machine to investigate. They opened the coolant reservoir which had somehow been pressurized. As a result, the hot coolant burned the left arm of the operator. The extent of damage is limited to their left arm.

Employee tripped while trying to replace one of the sorting screens within the plant and fell on a sheered edge of a doorway

EE was walking as EE was stepping across the rail. The EE slipped and fell. At which time EE's right foot went under the bridle bar.

The employee was reaching for a bolt when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Changing Screen. Old Screen Bottom Deck. Slipped fell on Conveyer below about 4'

Employee was removing screens from shaker for cleaning when one of the screens caught the harness they were wearing causing them to fall and hurt a knee.

Employee states EE was bolting in #4, in 4R entry, first turn. EE had just completed installing EE's first bolt on EE's 3rd row and went to swing in to install EE's 2nd bolt. When EE swung in, a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking EE's right foot resulting in a fracture to EE's 1st metatarsal.

Employee was loading roof straps from car to scoop when they picked up stack of straps they felt pain in lower back. 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.

Employees were putting a guard back on after replacing a bad idler when the guard slipped and hit one employee in the upper lip requiring six sutures.

During preparation for dismantling of motor and gearbox on slide gate EE's coworker released all bolts on gearbox which cause spinning of motor and gearbox. Coworker got caught by equipment and started spinning with it. During spinning coworker's body hit employee and caused them bruises on their leg and arm.

Examiner stepped and twisted knee while walking to sign board at #2 PC (next to left side on U2 PC)

Miner was welding the inside of a metal chute through a standing access point to the chute. There were bright reflections of light off the metal. Injury happened despite proper welding helmet/visor being worn.

Injured picked up approximately 15-pound rock off of catwalk to the Sugar Run Metso Pump and felt pain in lower right abdomen. Initially treated for appendicitis, but no evidence of this was found at follow up appointment, so employee was diagnosed with an unspecified abdominal muscle strain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

While walking to their work area employee tripped on conveyor belt and fell to the ground. Employee tried to catch themselves with their left arm to dampen the fall and felt pain in their shoulder.

G5 industrial Services was preparing to install a discharge pipe under the log-washers. The pipe had a ninety-degree elbow on one end that was facing upward while in the air. When the pipe was placed on the ground it rolled to the side, EE misjudged where the ninety-degree elbow would lay down to rest. The pipe landed on the top of EE's foot causing injury.

Employee was climbing down the mounting ladder of EE's yard loader when EE missed the last step and fell to the ground. EE attempted to catch self by extending EE's left arm which resulted in a fracture to EE's left wrist.

Over extension RT Shoulder while performing maintenance

employee rolled left ankle stepping off of a block

Employee was carrying a piece of bed rail stepped in hole felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was installing a roof bolt. When they fully extended their arm and pushed the bolt up, they felt a pop and a burning sensation in their left shoulder.

Employee stopped their off-road truck to use the onsite porta potty. While standing from the driver's seat to exit, they heard a loud pop in their knee and was unable to bear weight. They sat on the truck steps and eased down. Another employee assisted them to a vehicle and transported them to the ER.

Employee (EE) was walking around a pilar to collect tools for a job when EE's feet slipped out from under EE and EE fell to the ground on EE's left shoulder. EE was seen at the clinic and diagnosed with a left shoulder strain and a left knee strain and released with restrictions

Employee was in a haul truck when a rock fell and jarred the truck. Employee complained of back pain and utilized the RICE treatment until the January 24th. Up until the 24th, the employee stated multiple times they were feeling better each day. Employee went to ER with back pain and was released with prescriptions.

Employee was welding a bucket on an excavator when a piece of slag broke off and rolled down their company uniform onto their under shirt causing it to catch fire resulting in second degree burns to their left upper arm.

EE says EE fell near the 1150 plant while cleaning up the tail section. The plant was not running at the time and most of the crew was working across from EE. EE allegedly injured EE's lower right back.

The employee was raising the boarding ladder when it passed the stop and pinched their hand between the handrail and the ladder rail.

Employee had pulled a diesel golf cart into a crosscut with the back partially in the road when a mantrip struck the rear of it. EE was getting back on the golf cart at the time and the steering column struck EE in the groin area. EE received bruising and an abrasion to EE's scrotum. EE was taken off work the next day as EE was unable to perform EE's job due to restrictions.

Working foreman moving an agitator fell backwards after stepping onto a pallet and struck their neck on a metal I beam

Ee was staking voids. EE was walking on uneven ground and EE's foot caught between two rocks, EE lost EE's balance, fell, and felt a pop in EE's left foot. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a fracture to left ankle, referred to orthopedics, released to restricted duty.

We came back to work from the holiday and there was snow to clean up. Employee slipped off a step outside the scale office. Employee tore their quad tendon in their left leg.

Employee driving the 585 was injured during loading at the 18 shovel. A large rock hit the inside of the box causing the operator to feel pain in the neck and hip area. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 1/6/26 WHEN EMPLOYEE RECEIVED RESTRICTIONS

Employee pulling a power car in 7 West 3 left 3 block intersection by hooking a chain up between the power car and a scoop. They had scoop back up to take slack out of the chain and it failed immediately, throwing a link that struck them in the forehead resulting in 3 lacerations that required 6 sutures total to close. No problems with equipment issues, training or PPE.

Employee was driving a mantrip out of the 6K section. There was a broken fish plate on one side of the rail that caused the rails to be uneven. EE's mantrip hit this rail causing EE to come to a abrupt stop. EE fell out of the operator's seat and struck EE's head on the equipment frame causing a laceration.

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING PIN KNOCKER WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER AND THE SLEDGE HAMMER STRUCK THE PIN KNOCKER AND IT GLANCED OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON WRIST

While climbing a pipe crossover, the individual's hands slipped from the handrail, causing a fall to the ground where they impacted their shoulder and elbow.

Employee was working on Canica crusher in C5, and was under the belt tunnel removing covers to get to the belts and sheave when a piece of metal got under EE's safety glasses and into EE's eye.

Ee was riding in bus that hit a large pothole. Ee reports being jarred in seat, resulting in back pain. Seen at ER and then at clinic, released to restrictions. Site cannot offer modified duty at this time.

While removing starter from loader, part slipped, ee tried to stop it from falling, it caught on EE's glove, pulled EE's arm, causing pain in ee's left shoulder. Seen at ER, diagnosed with strain. Follow-up at clinic confirmed strain, referred to orthopedics and for MRI, released to restricted duty.

A Maintenance Foreman and a passenger was in the process of traveling from 9 Vent bottom to 17 East section to work on high voltage power line. While in the second block light of the 5 North back track, at crosscut #44 it is believed that the injured employee's cap light struck a low spot on the mine roof (57 inches) causing trauma to their neck and vertebrae.

An employee positioning a used return roller for a conveyor pinched their left index finger, resulting in a laceration and sutures.

Employee was stepping out of van when they stepped onto uneven terrain and twisted their right ankle.

While an employee was laying on their back installing pusher bolts onto a steering cylinder pin, they experienced lower back pain. The employee was taken to the hospital the following shift for worsened pain and given medication and time away from work.

EMPLOYEE WALKED BETWEEN TWO PALLETS HOLDING LINER PLATES TO THROW AWAY TRASH. WHILE WALKING BACK, THE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT A FOOT ON THE LINER PLATE AND FELL ON THEIR LEFT SIDE. THEY FRACTURED A RIB ON THEIR LEFT SIDE AND BRUISED THEIR LEFT SHOULDER.

Employee suffered a soft tissue injury to the left ankle during routine travel.

Employee went to put a flame in kiln 1, EE was standing on a 29"" rolling ladder, there was pulverized coal dust still in the hood of the kiln, when they introduced a flare to ignite the coal, the kiln produced a blowback, knocked the employee to the ground from the 29"" ladder and they sustained burn injuries to right arm and lower back, 2nd degree burns.

A Maintenance employee was in preparation of repairing the vertical support for the handrail. While grinding with a hand held wheel grinder, the employee while wearing safely glasses got some material in their eye. They reported that they got something in their eye and needed to see a doctor. The employee was directed to go to the emergency room and seek medical help.

Employee Strained EE's back while using a filter wrench to change a fuel filter

While doing pre-op grader right rear side, notice the engine compartment door was open, crawled up to close the door, the latch handle was broken, went back to cab to get pliers to close the latch, after closing the latch, crawling back down slipped on the small lower foot step. Reached to grab the hand rail to keep from falling off the grader and somehow cut left hand.

The backup monitor fell from the mount and struck the haul truck operator on the left side of the head.

EE was hauling tailing pond waste in a Volvo A60. When the EE attempted to dump the material about 30 tons remained frozen in the box and when putting the box back down it slammed hard, shaking the cab and operator. EE did not seek medical attention at the time of the incident. Work restrictions issued on 2/5 following ongoing discomfort and medical treatment.

Employee twisted an ankle after stepping into shallow puddle with a rock

Employee was working on the screws in the lower plant. When they finished their task, they began to experience pain in their left lower back.

Employee was walking towards the tumbler and slipped on some ice and struck EE's right knee on the ground. EE was treated at an urgent care, returned to work with restrictions for 5 days.

Drill helper removed stuffing box, tube lowered to safety block, pulled overshot off tube, stepped back. The driller ran rods up to release tube from rods. Once the driller ran the rod string up, a piece of slipped core (or core stuck in bit/shoe) fell out of the rod string as rods moved forward, striking the helper in the shin.

Employee fell from a chair roughly 56"" inches from the ground. On impact, majority of body wait landed on the the left elbow causing a sprain.

While walking through the mud, the employee's feet became stuck. During an attempt to free themselves, they felt a pop in their left knee.

Maintenance Mechanic's middle left finger was pinched between an hoist cable and block's sheave, resulting in a laceration and fractured finger tip.

Employee was watching coal dump onto the slope belt. They turned to walk to the dump end of the magnet landing. When they did, they felt their left knee pop.

The operator was climbing the stairs to the haul truck and tripped over the second to last step from the top. The operator reached their hands out to catch themselves on the deck and upon impact hurt their shoulder.

While laying under a dump truck employee went to turn and reach for a cable and their foot got caught under the axel. The foot and knee didn't twist with the rest of their body, causing them to twist their knee. Employee did not report injury until 2/3/2026

While working on a crusher, the miner slipped and fell onto EE's shoulder causing pain.

While unclogging FD5 back mixer, operator was trying to move the stuck turbulizer to get it to rotate and continue cleaning. The turbulizer broke free and the paddle struck the operator's right palm resulting in a laceration that required medical attention. The operator needed 12 stitches.

Employee was walking up ramp to check pump twisted ankle.

While an employee was using a torch to thaw a water line, a Rock came off the plant and struck the employees right hand.

The operator stepped out of a haul truck onto a rock that was partially underneath the cab of the haul truck when they rolled their left ankle. The employee was later evaluated at the ER and was discharged as a sprain.

While the employee was cleaning M-14 Crusher, a rock impacted EE's middle-left finger.

Equipment operator was exiting the rear passenger seat of a pickup truck and stuck their knee against the door causing injury. Operator was place on restrictions.

EE tripped while carrying a box of booster. Reached out with left hand/arm to break fall. Seen at ER, diagnosed with possible fracture, referred to ortho. Ortho appointment on 1/21 confirmed fracture. EE working restricted duty.

Employee was attempting to adjust bolt alignment fingers on bolter using a hammer, while doing so the employees left hand pinky finger got caught between the hammer and the alignment finger causing a laceration. Employee received 7 stitches.

Employee was stepping off a ladder when they stepped onto uneven ground, causing them to roll their ankle.

In occurrence while EE was assisting an EE, this EE stepped backwards onto EE's left foot causing a closed displacement fracture of the third metatarsal bone.

Employee was helping replace the swing bracket on a Backhoe. EE was disassembling the crate that contained the new bracket. They struck a board downward on one side, causing the other side of the board to come up and strike them in the face. Employee's lip laceration was sutured and they were released with restrictions.

While pressure washing a company vehicle, EE attempted to crouch down to clean the lower portion of the vehicle when EE felt a sharp pain on EE's left knee.

Employee was climbing a fixed ladder to enter the 14 ball mill hopper to perform maintenance. The ladder has a hinge with a pin near the top. The metal hinge broke. Employee held onto top part of ladder and fell, landing on EE's feet and then falling onto EE's rear. EE has a hair line compression fracture in the L1 and is on restricted duty.

Employee injured left arm while fusing pipe

The employee was attempting to determine the cause of vibration alarms, and while feeling for vibration, their hand was able to enter the guarded area, which resulted in right pinky finger making contact with fan blades, resulting in the avulsion of the distal end of their finger. The employee did not lose the whole finger, but the flesh on the tip of their finger.

While descending a step ladder in, EE felt the ladder wiggle and fell approximately 4 feet to the ground.

Employee alleges was in process of cleaning screens and fractured finger handling screen cleaning materials.

Employee was doing maintenance on a conveyor belt. Employee was cutting rubber for a skirtboard with a utility knife. Employee cut themselves in the left hand through a leather glove. Employee required sutures to close the wound.

Employee was washing a screen tower and twisted their back.

A haul truck operator was traveling on a haul road when the equipment struck a pothole.

While employee was cleaning under the wash plant with a mini skid steer EE backed into the H beam which forced EE's arm and wrist into the boom lift lever which injured the employees wrist.

An employee reported pain in knee after bending down to collect samples in tailings.

Lifting tarp that was covered in snow in order to cover tires. While lifting tarp, they felt a slight pull in lower back.

Before the end of shift on 1/8/2026 employee was putting all their tools away in their suitcase. As they were lifting it to put the suitcase full of tools on the cart, they leaned too far and felt a sharp pain between their stomach and groin. They reported the incident to their supervisor on 1/9/2026 at the beginning of shift.

Employee was measuring a boulder, while navigating through the area employee was stepping up on boulders to see the shape, they felt pain in left groin area. Employee returned to work with restrictions, no lost time, no lost wages

While attempting to remove a filter cover using a pipe wrench, the cover broke loose and the pipe wrench lost grip and fell onto EE's right great toe. The injury has been identified as a right great toe contusion resulting from a falling object. Employee had medical evaluation and was released for light duty.

The transport vehicle employee was riding in hit a bump. The employee noticed a pop and pain in right knee as their legs were tossed from the bump.

Stepped in deep mud with right leg. Tried to move with left leg and it caused their right knee to hyperextend.

On 1/6 Miner reported soreness to shoulder from welding on 1/4 for an extended period of time in an awkward position inside primary screen deck. Miner was treated conservatively with ice and stretching and continued work duties. On 1/14 incident became reportable when medical evaluation prescribed physical therapy.

Operator not paying attention to surroundings.

EE was lifting a mill bearing cap and the chain hoist hook stretched causing the cap to fall and graze EE's hard had and right cheek bone.

While holding the belt the injured worker re positioned a hand to secure the belt from moving, the worker cutting the belt continued cutting the blade moved & cut the left hand behind the index finger. The injured worker did have their PPE Cut Glove on during the incident.

A Crush and Convey employee rolled their right ankle while stepping off the crusher ring during maintenance.

Process plant metallurgical technician was carrying samples in 5 gallon buckets when their back was strained.

While inspecting overhead conduit for shorts and looking up, product fell between an EE's eye protection and hard hat from above and entered their eyes. The EE and supervisor flushed the eyes, but the EE was still feeling discomfort and pain in the right eye and was transported to an eye clinic for treatment.

while changing the injectors on truck an employee accidently turned the key and the tip of and right middle finger was cut.

Employee was making the turn out of the belt line when EE's shuttle car struck the inby rib causing a chunk of the rib to roll off onto EE's car and cab. The rib contacted the employee on EE's left arm and left knee resulting in 2 lacerations. EE received (8) sutures in EE's arm and (15) sutures in EE's knee.

Loader operator was entering the loader and placed hand on door jamb. Door closed on operators right hand middle finger. Operator required 12 stitches in right hand middle finger due to laceration.

While moving a long handled scraper the handle hit a beam overhead that dropped dust on top of employee and EE got some in EE's left eye

Removing broken master link bolts - D10T track. Elevated portion on the service truck crane and a crib block. When lowering track to ground, engaged boom in order to elevate the track off the crib block. Boom had a delayed due to a now diagnosed missing sensor spring. The boom raised unexpectedly, caused tension on the crane cable and the cable whiplashed. Laceration to forehead.

Employee pulled bolting machine up in #1 heading and spotted a roof bolt, then sounded the roof and stated it sounded drummy and then tried to pull down a piece of rock but was unable to. EE then drilled a hole to bolt it up and was making up a bolt to installed when a piece of rock fell striking EE on the left forearm. This resulted in 5 stitches.

An employee was using a 4-inch angle grinder when debris went underneath EE's safety glasses and irritated EE's right eye. The employee stated EE could not use face shield at the time because EE was in very tight quarters while grinding. The employee was taken to E.R., where EE's eye was flushed and the debris removed. EE was given a full release with no restrictions.

EE was inspecting engine bay on loader. Shocks on engine bay door loader failed. Overhead door fell and hit EE on top of the head.

Employee drilled a test hole and was removing drill steel from the top when a piece became lodged. As employee was trying to retrieve the stuck drill steel, it fell out of the hole and struck them on the left pinky, causing a laceration.

The employee stepped onto uneven ground and fell forward, after getting the MRI results during a follow up visit on 2-6-2026 EE was diagnosed with a torn hamstring

Employee sustained a laceration to right hand ring finger when it was cut by a burr on the inside of the drill pipe and received 5 sutures. Employee identified one of the burrs, but not the second. EE had Impact Cut 5 gloves on at the time of occurrence.

Maintenance Technician (M1) was tasked with installing the track on a Bulldozer. M1 used a hammer to align the track master link. During master link alignment M1 felt flying debris enter their right eye. M1 was transported to the onsite clinic for evaluation and then transported to an offsite medical facility.

While clearing frozen sand rocks from the Alpha hopper, employee was stepping down to the ground and slipped on their final step. They were able to catch themselves and did not fall; however, during the slip they sustained a cut to their left leg from contact with a metal edge.

Employee was shoveling frozen material from under a conveyor belt. Employee went home and their back started hurting. Employee had a strained lower back muscle and was prescribed a steroid pack and muscle relaxer.

Employee was pulling a pin from the rear of a diesel scoop, during the process the employees hand was caught between the pin and the rear of the scoop causing a laceration that required sutures.

Miner was attempting to clear an airside that was plugged, when material blew back into their face causing an abrasion to the cornea. No foreign body in eye.

Employee was walking down a slight grade when EE slipped and fell, injuring EE's right shoulder. EE returned to work the next scheduled shift, under restrictions for 2 weeks. This is reportable due to EE's job change for the 2 weeks of restrictions.

MINER SAID THE NEXT MORNING WHEN THEY CAME TO WORK THAT THEY THINK THEY MAY HAVE INJURED THEIR SHOULDER UNHOOKING A FIFTH WHEEL THE DAY BEFORE BECAUSE THEIR SHOULDER WAS SORE THE NEXT DAY.

Ee was changing an impact slide on stacker #2. Impact slide fell, smashing ee's pinky. Seen at ER, xrays negative for fracture, wound closed with sutures, and ee released to full duty.

Employee was walking past a trip of supply cars when their hand came into contact with a standard (metal pipe used to keep supplies on car). This caused them to cut their hand. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.

EE states that while using a pocketknife to cut tape, the blade did not lock fully and folded into left hand resulting in a small cut. The EE was taken to urgent care which resulted in the application of 1 stitch.

The Supervisor had placed their left hand in the line of fire for the 590 gate pneumatic cylinder. When the cylinder change positions their left hand was pinned while hold a flashlight.

Water hose nozzle struck employee in chin, chipping 2 teeth, cracking 1 tooth and causing a laceration which required 3 stitches.

Employee was assisting in troubleshooting an ammonia pump when a mist of aqueous ammonia came from the work area and made contact with the side of their face and eye.

Employee was de-icing sidewalk flatfooted on both feet. EE slipped on ice and landed on EE's back. EE was wearing EE's hard hat and as EE fell the hard hat bill forced EE's head to go forward straining EE's neck.

Employee was opening and removing an inspection door on a LOTOTO clinker cooler fan. The door fell forward onto the EE's hand breaking a finger

Miner was completing work on a table in the lab, when EE dropped an item on the floor. As EE bent over to retrieve the item, EE struck the right side of EE's forehead on a corner of the work table.

Employee was finishing up a belt discharge on 72-5. When EE was closing the doors on the crusher EE pinched EE's palm between the door and the lock post causing a 2-inch laceration

Employee was cleaning the Dc box for the ball mill when they felt something fall between their glasses. Employee felt like something got in their eye and started to flush them out.

EE was walking towards EE's office when EE tripped on a rug causing EE to fall forward landing on both knees. EE then noticed blood seeping through EE's jeans at the right knee. Upon inspecting knee, EE noticed a laceration measuring about 4 inches in length across EE's right knee. EE went to Mercy Jefferson ER where EE received 12 stitches to close the wound.

EE sustained laceration from metal fragment. Clinic prescribed RX antibiotic as preventative measure.

While removing buckets from a bucket elevator employee got something in their eye. Eye doctor removed and prescribed antibiotic eye drops

Employee was standing beside the continuous miner waiting to connect and hang the next ventilation tube. While they were waiting the top fell out between the roof straps and struck them knocking off their hard hat. A small piece of coal/rock followed and struck the top of their head causing a small cut. They received one staple to close the cut. Returned to work their next shift.

EE was cutting electrical tape off the wire connections while wires were in junction box. EE was using a ceramic knife and had on cut level 4 gloves. While cutting the second wire connection the knife blade went across EE's left palm causing a 2 inch laceration.

IE was cleaning a silo spill. IE was pushing a pile of sand through the scale. At the end of the scale, the scale meets concrete and there is a small rise. The bucket clipped the concrete causing the IE's impact on the windshield. IE had a hard hat on; the brim caused the gash.

Employee was changing a ram jack on longwall. While employee was trying to get the ram jack into position, it slipped and accidentally got finger caught between the jack and the panline causing injury.

Employee got some dust in their eye while standing outside. Was not performing any work at the time. Had all proper PPE on.

The employee was using a belt knife to cut a piece of suction line and inadvertently cut EE's left index finger. (3) sutures were required to close the wound.

While assisting in barge movement on the lower dock, an employee was struck by a 2"" Three Strand twisted polypropylene rope snapback after the rope failed under tension. The force of the line propelled the employee's arm into their chest and mouth, resulting in a fractured tooth requiring a crown, along with contusions and to the lower arm and hand.

eye irritation and prescribed antibiotic drops

Employee was loading new belt rollers on the back of ride, while doing so right ring finger was caught between the new roller and the ride frame causing a laceration that required sutures.

Positioning bolt into 6"" wrench. Operator inadvertently bumped rotation and burrs from wrench caught glove and operators hand was wrapped around bolt causing laceration to palm of hand underneath ring finger extending to middle finger.

EE was walking from the Shop to the ready line to get in their haul truck when they slipped on a section of ice approximately 18 inches wide by 24 inches long. Roadway and walkway was cleared but miner did not see this small section when walking. Miner was prescribed a muscle relaxer and returned to work.

Injured employee was attempting to push a rock off the cable tray of the longwall panline when EE caught EE's left index finger between the rock and shield canopy resulting in a fracture to the tip of EE's finger and a laceration requiring sutures to close. No time was missed as a result of this incident.

EE received 2 stitches to Left cheek. During attempts to remove a worn bit from cutter head, a punch hammer dislodged and struck Left side of face.

Miner was struck on left side of face by an extension for manual jack.

Employee alleged that EE wiped EE's eye and inadvertently transferred something from EE's glove into EE's eye.

Was removing rock from continuous miner when the corner broke off rock and struck them on right eyebrow and nose causing laceration requiring 8 sutures, employee was treated and released at hospital

Employee was relocating a waterline pipe in the shop to be fabricated and pinched EE's pinky finger between the pipe and floor when setting the pipe down. Employee was taken to the urgent care to find a fractured fingered.

Employee was assisting with the replacement of a head-drum shaft bearing on the #1 screen conveyor on the Portable Plant. The chain that was used to support the head-drum and shaft assembly snapped, striking Tyler Whipple middle finger on left hand, fracturing the 3rd digit / tip of finger.

While roof bolting operator's pusher steel cross threaded in the drill chuck. Operator attempted to dislodge the drill steel, the drill steel was bent, the steel kicked back striking operator in the hardhat causing a laceration. Operator received stitches.

While working on the 17001 Pipe Truck, the employee was cutting zip ties leading to the alternator when the knife slipped, causing a laceration to the left hand on the end of their thumb. The employee later received 5 stitches at the ER.

The employee was walking up the Mill stairwell for lunch break and looked up. When the employee looked up, a piece of dirt fell into the employee's right eye, causing irritation. The employee was treated with a prescription eye drop at the on-site medical clinic.

Employee was stepping off a ladder when they stepped onto uneven ground, causing them to roll an ankle.

Employee was working in a dusty environment. Later in the shift, they felt their eye irritated. At the end of shift, they flushed with eye wash solution. The next day, the eye condition remained the same, irritated. The following morning, they notified management that they wanted to go the clinic to have it checked out. At the clinic, employee was prescribed a steroid.

EE reports stepping down off haul truck, tripping on rock, and falling to ground. Seen at health, diagnosed with a hamstring injury, released to restrictions. On follow-up before next scheduled shift, EE released to full duty.

Employee states EE sustained foot injury while removing under grate plates in cooler. X-ray shows possible hairline fracture, RTW same day with restrictions.

Employee was attempting to break frozen material on grizzly feeder using a 10lbs sledgehammer. When swinging the hammer, employee caught EE's right index finger. Resulted in laceration requiring 10 sutures. Employee was wearing gloves.

The employee was doing a repair on the PC#3 conveyor belt. While doing so, EE cut a V-notch on each end of the splice. While EE was cutting the belt notch with EE's left hand pulling toward self the blade passed the belt and EE cut EE's right middle finger causing a small laceration needing a few stitches.

REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was working on an eight-inch Aqua-mine discharge pipe on NE-9 in the #1 Entry at XC #50 when it burst striking the employee on the left side of the body causing a laceration to the left ear and a laceration to the left upper arm which required sutures to both locations.

A SCD operator was replacing the drive belt on a conveyor when EE's gloved right hand became entangled in the sheave due to not performing lock out tag out. The miner sustained multiple injuries, including a fracture and multiple lacerations, to EE's right hand.

We were cutting side plates and removing them. EE was guiding the piece to the feeder floor. We had cut several pieces; EE's hands were positioned on the side of the pieces when they were cut. This time EE placed EE's hand underneath (without my knowledge) and the plate pinched EE's finger between it and the feeder. We administered first aid and reported it immediately.

Around 8AM EE was working at the crusher. EE slipped on ice. Injured EE's back.

While trying to knock drill steels loose employee was using a bolter wrench to hit them when they missed and hit themselves on the eyebrow causing a laceration that needed sutures.

While cutting a can of glue, knife slipped and cut left index finger, causing them to receive 3 stitches.

Employee was using a sledgehammer to remove a tooth from a spare bucket. EE was struck by a small piece of metal, and it took stitches to close the wound.

Employee was getting a T3 Channel off of the center of the bolter when the stack of T3s shifted smashing a finger and causing a laceration which required sutures.

Employee was removing rock from the on top of the continuous miner using a slate bar. The rock slid over and struck EE in the arm causing a laceration.

Improper operation of bandsaw causing finger laceration.

On 1/25/2026 EE stated that while EE was bending a 5' bolt EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. EE was granted a full release and returned to work. On 3/30/2026 Mine Management was informed that EE started Physical Therapy for EE's shoulder.

While in the process of removing a stone from the longwall walkway, the employee's finger was pinched between the chunk of stone and the shield framework.

Employee was cutting green dust line with a utility knife and the blade got stuck. When they forcibly removed the knife from the line, they stabbed themselves in the leg.

Ee was picking up a porta band saw. EE grabbed the trigger with EE's right hand and then reached to the blade with left hand. EE didn't realize the safety was not engaged. While picking it up, EE depressed the trigger and activated the saw. The saw blade caught EE's glove, pulling EE's hand into the blade. Ee sustained a cut to EE's left index finger requiring stitches to close.

Miner was in the process of using a pocketknife to cut EE's food and cut the palm of EE's left hand just below the index finger. This resulted in the Miner receiving three sutures.

I.E. was beginning to strip back the jacket on a car cable when utility knife slipped and cut left forearm.

IE was lowering the classifying cyclone lid on the cyclone on the 6th floor of the prep plant. IE pulled the chain tail of the hoist back and it whipped IE on the lip. IE received 2 stitches.

While moving guard employee pinched left ring finger, causing the nail to come off. The finger was smashed between the guard and the railing.

IE was cutting belt when the knife slipped and poked their left leg just above the knee. The employee received staples to close the cut.

Employee cut finger on equipment

Employee was stepping onto a general car when they slipped. This caused them to strike their left leg on the general car. The laceration was treated with 1 stitch. The employee returned to work with no lost work days.

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A ZIP TIE AND CUT ARM. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 5 STAPLES

CLP Ops Employee was sprayed in the eye by a mist of acidic solution while disassembling a diaphragm pump suction hose. Employee was wearing eye protection/safety glasses.

Employee was removing cast liners within rawmill for replacement. Using a sledge hammer to loosen the first liner, employee struck corner of liner and a piece fractured and came back and struck employee in the nose causing laceration and broken nose.

Employees were removing a deflection plate from a lowered stacker. After communicating the plate was ready to fall, the fall zone was cleared. The plate was dropped and bounced into an employee striking a foot. Employee was transported to occupational health, x-rays were taken and found nothing broken. Health provider suggested over the counter meds and ice.

Fueler lost grip of hose while retracting, allowing end of hose to strike their face.

Employee stepped on a nail. puncturing through EE's left boot into EE's left big toe.

Minor back strain from lifting old wear plates that were being removed from a miller lining.

A laborer working in the Finishing Mills was cleaning a gypsum spillage. The employee was filling and carrying two five-gallon buckets; the employee stated their back was hurting and had trouble standing and walking with a sharp pain. They were treated for a back spasms.

The employee discovered a nodule lying in EE's travel way, while attempting to move the nodule a small piece of slate contacted the back of EE's hand resulting in a laceration that required sutures.

EE was cutting wedge bolt from stationary jaw dye. While cutting the wedge bolt, the bolt sheared and made contact with EE's welding hood that they were wearing. The frame that holds the lens in the welding hood broke loose and lacerated EE above their left eye. EE received 12 stitches above left eye.

The injured employee was installing Purlin on the Ren Shaft Hoist House when the Purlin rolled, the employee reached to stop it and was cut on the left arm/wrist above the glove.

Employee was working near the doorway at the alkali spray tower dump box when wind blew dust under EE's safety glasses. This caused EE's left eye to become irritated. This did not become reportable until the employee went to the doctor on 1/9/2026, when the doctor prescribed eyedrops.

EE was walking across the parking lot to the autoclave when they slipped on snow covered ice, falling and landing on right shoulder. Their shoulder continued to hurt, and on 2/25 they were diagnosed with a soft-tissue tear, making this reportable for treatment. The EE resigned and left NGM, their last day was 2/26.

Employee was replacing a poly liner and was using a drill to pilot a hole. Misplaced where their hand was on the opposite side and the drill made contact with their hand resulting in a cut that required 2 stitches.

Employee was removing material build up off of equipment. As they were chiseling the material, they felt a pop in their back.

To maintain safe access, employee was cleaning undercarriage on excavator with a short-handled scraper. As employee was cleaning, they struck steel and jarred their shoulder. Employee was seen at a clinic, returned to work full duty, after a period of improvement, on 2/2, clinic referred employee for physical therapy. continues to work full duty, but PT makes it an MTI

Employee was changing skirt rubber on belt line when they slipped and fell causing them to cut their arm and receive stitches. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While bent over putting oil in bolter a piece of roof rock fell and hit them on their arm/shoulder. Because they were bent over in the walkway of the machine, the rock fell perpendicular and broke across the machine. The initial rock measured approximately 77"" long, 36"" wide, and 2 ½"" thick. Mining height in this area is 13'.

employee was working on a loader and got hydraulic fluid in eye.

employee was starting up the plant. couldn't get dryer to start up. They locked out the power to the dryer, and went to try and turn it manually. While turning it their thumb got caught and they got a cut.

WHILE BOLTING ON EE'S KNEES AND TWISTED EE'S KNEE WHILE PUTTING UP INSIDE BOLT

EE was clearing material from a blocked chute. After removing wet material, the dry material behind it broke loose and slid down the chute causing some hydrated lime to pass underneath EE's safety glasses and into EE's left eye. After rinsing with eye wash and going to ER, EE was prescribed eye drops for scratch on left eye.

The Mechanic was assisting in changing the cats on a miner. While the mechanic was picking the cats up to pull slack towards the back of the miner it pinched the left pinky finger in the hinge point of the cats causing a laceration and receiving stitches. NO work was missed.

Employee initially stated that they began welding and the auto darkening feature on their helmet was delayed, which they believed caused a burn to the eye. They sought evaluation today, 1/7, and was diagnosed with a foreign body of the right eye.

The morning of 1-3-26 @ 4:15am Employee was working on 92-11 in H.E. shop bay S1. The employee was in the process of removing a wiggins oil line with a 1 5/8 wrench, the wrench was on the fitting and they let loose of the wrench to reposition their body and the wrench fell off and chipped a tooth.

Injured installing rib bolt while cutting turn 3-2 at 115 block 9 North when a piece of the rock brow fell out and struck EE's left shin resulting in a laceration that required 9 sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

EE was performing a drag resocket. EE experienced a laceration to the distal phalanx of the right-hand little finger when a small chip of metal that was embedded in the sledgehammer's handle cut the glove and finger. EE received stitches.

Pulling anchor pin out on the highwall and the pin twisted and mashed finger against the frame of the miner requiring 7 stitches

IP was removing bolts from the cutting edge of a loader bucket with an impact gun. The bolt came unseated, and a sharp edge on the bolt lacerated the IP's leg above the knee.

Alleged possible UOIF - reportable hearing loss

Alleged possible noise - Reportable hearing loss

Employee was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

CARPAL TUNNEL BOTH WRISTS AND ELBOWS

There is no specific incident. Repetitive use of hands, wrist and elbows.

Individual had a sore knee from repetitive crawling, later was diagnosed with a torn meniscus, became lost time on 03/03/2026.

EE was experiencing trigger finger symptoms in November went to EE's Dr on 11/17/25. Was no disclosed by EE to company. On 1/26/26 EE notified HR and was evaluated by nurse on 1/27/26, then triage nurse on 1/27/26, then telehealth on 1/30/26. Seen by ortho specialist on 2/6/26 and diagnosed w/trigger finger & work related, received corticosteroid injection & RTW.

The operator exited the cab and unintentionally inhaled turbo fumes when exiting haul truck.

Noise-induced hearing loss in accordance with Part 50

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

EE showed hearing loss after annual audiogram. EE was referred to an ENT specialist for follow up hearing test. EE showed similar hearing loss on follow up test as well. EE worked at mine sites previous to current employment and has history of shooting/loud hobby's outside of work.

On 1.21.2026 Employee reported soreness in the right bicep that developed over time while performing normal work duties. Employee noted that on 1.16.2026 EE's shoulder had popped while adding a stick of HWT pipe to a drill string going in. Employee also noted that EE's shoulders pop on occasionally and thought the pain would stop, as pain increased, employee reported the injury.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

The Operator was notified on 1/14/2026 that the employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Miner has been diagnosed with Pneumoconiosis.

The employee performed an annual hearing test at the start of their shift. Results shows that the employee has a reportable threshold shift.

Miner had a recordable shift in EE's hearing

Miner had a recordable shift in EE's hearing.

Annual Audiometric Test Hearing Standard Threshold Shift 4th quarter 7000.2 reported 01/12/2026 Due to this on audiometric test dated 12/08/2025 the retest was not confirmed until the next available appointment 01/06/2026. This will not be on 1st qt reporting 7000.2 for 2026. Employee works at multiple mine and construction sites.

On 1/6/2026 the employee was issued restrictions following an appointment to provider for arm pain. Employee was issued restriction and schedule for MRI. Initial information arm pain is caused by repetitive motion of lifting drill steel while bolting.

Employee suffered a non-work related medical issue causing them to collapse to ground, striking the back of their head on an undetermined object and causing a 1/2 inch laceration requiring one staple to close.

Employee walked to the shop to load parts into the company's truck. They said they started to feel funny. They passed out and fell on their back and hit their head on the ground. Ambulance was called.

Contact person was called by the Illinois Tollway on the afternoon of 1/27/26 about a missing person that was suicidal that may have jumped in the West Quarry off of the 80/94 tollway. Second contact was contacted around 4:00PM to come help search the West Quarry. At around 4:50PM the body of the trespasser was found and reported to authority's and the department of labor.

As EE stood up getting off the mantrip, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right knee. EE went to take a step and EE's knee failed causing EE to fall to the ground.