Mining Incidents in March 2026

Production hoist blew a hydraulic line, making it inoperable.

At approximately 8:50pm a ground fall was reported in the MBD2894. The ground fall occured on day shift and was witnessed by two geo techs. Approximately 150 Tonnes of material fell.

At approximately 8:50pm a ground fall was reported in the MBD2894. The ground fall occured on day shift and was witnessed by two geo techs. Approximately 150 Tonnes of material fell.

A roof fall occurred at this location on 03/27/2026. The fall location was on the 2nd East/4th North in entry 3 in the intersection at survey station 25+80. The fall measured 10ft wide by 15ft long by 2-3ft thick. No one was injured.

The Golden Ridge Hoist transformer blew while a crew of employees were on the cage. There were no injuries involved and no other part 50 criteria applies.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 3/24/2026 at approximately 7:40 am on the slope. The fall occurred between crosscut No. 0 and 1 and was approximately 50' long x 20' wide x 5' thick.

The final stop switch on the Koepe faulted. Evacuation was canceled.

A fire was observed at the northeast corner of the clinker cooler. Oil that leaked from the hydraulic system was ignited by hot material (approximately 1500F) that came from an undetected hole in the wall of the clinker cooler

Found an issue with the 5th floor door flag so it was adjusted. They also adjusted the contacts on the flag on the 7th floor. They then rode the elevator to confirm the issue was resolved. Once they were comfortable, they turned it over to the plant operations to resume operations and monitored the elevator form the machine room for some time to confirm everything was working.

A roof fall occurred at District #4 Headgate #1, #2 Entry, Crosscut #62 in the Intersection outby the Section Loading Point.

Employee was on the phone w/inspector when they saw fire. The excavator was feeding a fire when it caught fire. See attached documentation and photos.

Hoist motor has a burning smell. Currently down for maintenance.

A small distortion was found on the rope during the slope hoist rope examination at the 355 foot mark behind the brakeman car.

A grass fire started at the rail road tracks and spread to the mine property. The fire could not be put out within 30 minutes

Light on the control panel for ""Door open"" on the Horn Mountain Portal Hoist stayed on and was flashing even when the door was shut and the hoist would not work when a button was pushed to send it to mine level. T

At approximately 12:54 am, an electrical component failure caused a power outage at the shaft pad.

At 09:28 hours, we experienced a loss of power from the generator plant, resulting in an immediate power outage at the shaft pad.

The incoming power from Rocky Mountain Power had a double tie line that tripped power. This event was not produced by any equipment or process failures on WeSoda side. RMP sent linemen out to address and fix the issue.

The east brake on the Production Hoist was recirculating all oil to the tank. Valve V 10 was not closing. Replaced the valve and found a lot of rubber shavings in port holes leading into the valve. Flushed out port holes and installed valve. Everything tested good.

Elevator was in the process of being test ran after previous repairs, during test run, elevator and one miner was stopped at the top landing unable to exit or move. Repairman was onsite and able to open the elevator and move to ground level. Miner was in the elevator for 33 minutes.

A misfire was discovered at the face, the crew was bolting to secure the area to address the misfire. While scaling with the jumbo, the bit contacted the misfire setting it off. The crew failed to follow procedure which directs the bit to be removed from the steel to allow drill water to wash out the hole, had that process failed procedure requires blast crews to reblast the hole.

The Mine Elevator was down due to a power outage from two high voltage lines coming in contact from high winds. One of the high voltage lines completely separated in this event.

Employee was in elevator and it got stuck between levels 1 and 2 on the preheat tower. MSHA hotline was called as required. Fire company and site rescue team were able to safely rescue employee at 7:50 am.

During a winter storm, we lost power to the site causing us to lose hoisting capabilities. Seven employees were downshaft at the time.

Damage to #3 Headframe.

The mine experienced a weather event that created a power outage which took the hoists down.

An unintentional roof fall occurred the front end of the previously mined 12L section. This fall was in the #1 crosscut between #6 and #7 entry. The roof in this area previously identified as an area of concern and was supported and dangered off. It has been noted that a stream valley runs though this area and may have contributed to the fault. approx 30'by 13.5' by 7' high.

At approximately 9:30 am, an electrical component failure caused a power outage at the shaft pad.

A non-injury accident occurred involving 7-10 hoist, Employee put a drop deck supply car on the elevator and the car was mis-aligned on the elevator causing the draw head of the car to strike the west side of the shaft resulting in elevator to be removed from service for approx. 3 hours.

On 3/10/2026 6:30 p.m. management was made aware that the surface trash compactor storage container had material inside on fire. This metal container measures eight feet by 22 feet and is used to transport trash from the mine property to an offsite dump. MSHA was notified and the fire was extinguished. There was no damage to property or injury due to this incident.

A hot spot occurred on the south side of the raw coal pile at the Prairie Eagle East Portal.

A piece of longwall equipment was loaded on the cage that exceeded the weight compacity by 500lbs and while it was being hoisted out of the mine the motor faulted out causing the breaks to set while in motion and the ropes slipped.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains 50w in the #3 entry. The fall was approximately 10' high x 16' wide x 60' long in the #3 entry and 10' high x 16' wide x 60' long between #2 to #4 x-cut. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

Elevator got stuck with EE inside at 5:41. Service contractor notified. MSHA called at 6:21 ref. 04978221. Service contractor arrived at 7:05. Stuck EE out at 7:33. MSHA notified. Service contractor cleaned dirty ground floor switch.

An unintentional roof fall happened on the S3C-2nd Right entry 7 crosscut 7. It fell out in an intersection on top of a continuous miner. It is believed that the water above the stack rock deteriorated the rock strata causing it to fall. A site specific plan was submitted and approved to clean rock off continuous miner to retrieve it from the fall.

At 2:43pm on 3/8/2026 both hoists lost power. 12 miners were working in the vent shaft, 7 miners were working in the main shaft. Power was re-established to the vent shaft at 3:31PM. Power was re-established to the main shaft at 3:45. No injuries sustained due to loss of power.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable in the old 11 belt entry, which is now common with 9 South track, at 82 1/2 block. Fall was approx. 10' high, 16' wide and 30' long. The fall will not be cleaned up or re-supported. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

On 3/6/2026 3:20 a.m. management was made aware power had been lost to the slope hoist. This being the secondary escapeway, all mine personnel were evacuated using the primary escapeway. MSHA was notified when power restored at 4:02 a.m. No miners were injured due to this incident.

An ignition occurred in 9 South Left mains miner section while mining through an abnormal rock intrusion.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 3/5/2026 at 11:50 am. The fall measured 16' long by 13' wide by 8' high. The fall occurred in #1 entry just in by 90 crosscut in the 6 South Mains. The area was dangered off and will be cleaned up.

An ignition occurred in 9 South Left mains miner section. They had mined through an abnormal rock intrusion. During a non-coal cutting period, the conveyor chain was started and caused an ignition at the miner.

Approximately 1:10am, a roof fall occurred on the #1 Section in #8 entry at 12cc 1cc inby spad #4379 trapping 2 Mobile Roof Supports (MRS's) in the fallen material. There were no personal injuries.

A seismic event occurred shortly after the blasted round in 37-281 stope. No one was in the area at the time of the event. The area was shut down to work and or travel until the next morning, when we could get into the area to investigate. upon inspection of the area, a section of cemented sand had taken damage during the event.

Contractor driver from Midwest Industrial Supply pinched or crushed their right index finger in a ladder they were lowering on their truck. The ladder hinges down after a release of a pin. Right index finger was lacerated from the incident. I was informed by their company that part of their finger was amputated at the hospital.

Grizzly bar made it into the Impact, Employee entered and tried to dislodge the bar, resulting in a strain to their lower abdomen.

Employee was moving 4'x8' screens on tower 1 with another employee. They lifted the screens about 2 inches off the ground and approximately 10ft down the catwalk. Shortly after this process was completed the employee felt a strain in EE's stomach and noticed a protrusion from EE's belly button. Umbilical hernia.

An OTR technician at a quarry installed two spare tires and a new wheel on a Komatsu WA900 loader. While demounting the scrap tire/wheel in the storage yard, EE removed the O-ring with EE's left hand. Residual pressure caused the bead seat band to spring upward, striking EE's left thumb and index finger. This amputated the tip of EE's left index finger and crushed EE's left thumb.

The Employee was tramming the #11 Bolter from # 7 entry towards #6 entry. EE reached out to move EE's slack and ribbed the operators deck out crushing EE's hand. The employee has a fractured middle finger and partial amputation to the right pinky finger EE underwent surgery on the hand and received sutures.

Employee was using a bar to adjust a coupler on a trash car to secure it to a mantrip. As they were prying the couple up with the bar they felt a pain in groin area. The employee was seen by doctor on 3/20 and was diagnosed with hernia. Employee has currently missed no work and has worked without restrictions. Surgery is scheduled for 4/17 at which point it will be a LT.

Employee stepped off onto the platform on the 826 miner to descend using the access steps & stairway. The bottom steps were in the raised position and moved downward when weight was applied, stopping abruptly. The sudden movement caused the employee to experience pain in the lower back and umbilical area.

Employee was using an electric stair cart to move a 55-gallon drum of oil. The cart tipped forward causing employee to strain their lower back. Employee was released back to work with temporary restrictions. No bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, or twisting.

While cleaning in the wash plant tunnel, employee slipped on aggregate material on the floor and hurt EE's knee. EE requested to be evaluated at the occupational clinic where they prescribed restrictions along with medication for the knee injury.

IE had been moving spools with a lotrac when EE noticed a fork coming off of the mast. When EE went to reinstall the fork, EE claimed to drop the fork on EE's right foot.

EE was attempting to move a rock that weighed approximately 40 lbs. from the catwalk. When they swung the rock, it did not clear the middle handrail and pinched the tip of their left ring finger between the handrail and the rock.

The employee was holding an 8"" HDPE pipe while the other employee was unbolting the steel flange at Pad 6/7 - pipe lay down yard. Once the upper bolts were removed from the HDPE pipe, the spool shifted, and the steel flange swung down, striking the left pinky finger, smashing and lacerating.

Employee was roof bolting drilling an hole and had left hand on pod when a rock measuring 30 inches long, 6 inches wide and 5.5 inches thick fell out striking their left hand. Employee was treated for fractured ring finger and lacerated pinky.

Employee performing maintenance work involving the replacement of belts when EE's right index finger became caught between the belt and pulley. Contributing factor included the lack of complete hazard reassessment during the task, resulting in unsafe hand positioning. Fracture to the tip of the right index finger

Employee was trimming rubber for a back skirt on a conveyor belt. While cutting the rubber the razor knife slipped and cut the outer right thigh.

EE was throwing miner cable over out of the way when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. EE was seen by a doctor on 4/1/2026 and placed off work for a possible pulled muscle.

Loading plates onto Roof Bolter. When a piece of draw rock fell hitting their right hand. Resulting a laceration on the hand.

The employee was flipping the lid of a grid box when they felt a sharp pain in upper left arm. They requested help from company EMTs and was then transported to hospital. The hospital released them that night and advised them to follow up with Primary Physician and placed them off work until 4/4/2026. The employees Primary put them off work until they are cleared from Orthopedic.

A manual slide gate closed too quickly on a miners right hand. The impact caused a fracture and a laceration requiring 8 stitches.

EE was walking from the jaw truck to conveyor when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's right ankle outward. EE continued working for the remainder of the week and did not seek medical treatment until 4/3/2026.

Employee was reaching a piece of 4"" discharge line across the beltline when the pipe slipped and pinched the right index finger against the belt structure.

Fractured index finger descending stairs. Hand caught between rail and structure

Improper use of PPE, using leather gloves instead of impact gloves. Body positioning, hand placement.

An area light for the continuous miner slipped out of a maintenance co-workers hand and struck this employee's left hand.

The injured employee was attempting to remove an O-ring seal while repairing a jackleg. The pick that the employee was using to remove the O-ring slipped and punctured the thumb on the employees gloved Left hand. The puncture became infected, incisions were made in the thumb in order to clean the wound, the employee also has been receiving IV antibiotics.

Operator was changing out a bit; they stepped off of the deck and when their left foot made contact with the lower deck of the drill, they felt their left ankle roll to the outside and felt sharp pain in the left knee.

Employee was installing a wishbone pin in a 777 when they felt a sharp pain in left shoulder. They stated it felt better as the day went on but throughout the night it started hurting and burning more.

using a razorblade knife to cut a piece of a belt and cut EE's index finger on left hand

While mining inby crosscut 23 of the #1 entry in 8 West injured was standing by rib bolting controls when a rock fell out from in between the roof straps and struck them in the back causing a closed fracture of spinous process of thoracic vertebra. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

employee was helping replace a cone liner using a sledge hammer to loosen three inch nuts from liner while striking the nut broke loos resulting in the nut falling on employees foot breaking little toe on right foot requiring 9 stitches

While employee was removed tires from a connex for delivery, they noticed overlap of tires with an adjacent stack. As additional force was used to move the overlapped tire, the adjacent stack became unstable causing some tires to fall and strike the employee which resulted in the employee falling and straining their back.

EE went to step out of a loader and the chain broke off of the chain step. EE fell about a foot and a half in which EE's knees got stuck under the loader. Ambulance was called and had taken EE to the emergency room to be checked over.

Employee fell down the last few steps of the stairwell of the kiln feed area. Worker received lacerations to face and head requiring stitches to head and nose.

EE suffered a shoulder injury while lifting a fire extinguisher.

Employee was removing a motor and reducer. Had motor rigged up with motor puller and chain and was helping lower the motor to the ground when the shaft slid out of the broken section of the auger jerking the employee forward. Declined initial treatment. Went to the clinic on April 10, 2026 due to shoulder pain and was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and deltoid tendinitis.

At approximately 6:30am on 03/30/2026 EE informed incoming production supervisor that at approximately 10:00pm the night prior (03/29/2026) they had felt a ""pop"" in their left wrist while turning a wrench. EE denied medical care when asked and offered a ride to the hospital by the supervisor three times.

Employee was preparing to rock dust on #6 Section, while reaching for the rock dust hose EE's left hand was caught between the ram and the bucket of the scoop (c/n #161) causing a contusion/fracture to EE's 3rd & 4th metacarpals on EE's left hand.

Employee opened an angle cock valve on the back of a rail car to bleed pressure. while opening the valve the hose whipped up and struck their elbow.

The employee was operating a warm water return valve and felt pain in their lower back.

Injured employee reports that EE was climbing down the loader ladder, EE missed the last step and fell onto ground.

Employee alleges while stepping back from master control center unit, they fell to the ground and strained shoulder.

Individual stepped off a main tail onto a crib block, the crib block rolled on its side causing EE's ankle to roll and breaking EE's tibia.

As employee was walking on catwalk to plant from production break room EE tripped while stepping up a set of two stairs. As the employee was falling, EE extended EE's left arm out in front of EE to break EE's fall onto the grating. The area was clear of debris with a light coat of dust. At this time, we don't know the result of injury but there is bruising to chest and bicep.

Employee was walking on a barge catwalk that was wobbly and washed out at one end. Unsecured floor grating popped up when the employee stepped on it causing them to fall and strike a knee on the next piece of floor grating.

Moving belt covers from a pallet and loading them on a cart to move them down in the tunnel. While lifting the cover EE felt a pop in EE's left elbow and couldn't move EE's arm. Was taken off work by doctor on 04/03/2026.

While lowering ladder in the back of the truck to reach the manway. Driver released the safety pin of the ladder with right hand while holding the top section with their left. Somehow their right hand got caught like a vise between the ladder and its support crushing their right index finger.

Dismounting D11 Dozer in the Truck Shop.

EE was grabbing a fuel can in the garage when they were walking, they stepped over the hammer bit, lost footing and fell. EE has a laceration on left hand and right knee. Employee is complaining about left arm pain. Taken to medical facility for evaluation.

Operator was cleaning the operator cab windows from the drill deck, upon re-entering the cab the operator slipped on mud on the deck surface and fell at level impacting their right knee on the floor of the cab causing discomfort.

Employee felt pull in right shoulder when pulling drill steel out of roof in Unit 1 (39+60 12 R)

IE was moving a tip jack on the longwall face and felt pain in their lower back and abdominal area.

Employee was performing maintenance work on an electrical motor that drives the screen deck. After losing balance when the nut/bolt started to loosen, they caught himself from falling with their left arm.

Ankle sprain from routine travel. Missed bottom step.

Was using a come along and gear stripped out hit hand on a piece of steel Fracturing finger.

Employee was replacing a transmission in a pick-up truck. They used a floor jack to lower the transmission. While lowering the transmission, it became unstable and started to roll. When it did, the employee smashed their finger between the transmission and the jack. Their right-hand pinky finger had a laceration that required sutures and fractured tip.

Two employees were placing a section of steel brattice onto the Shaft 10 auxiliary conveyance. While positioning the brattice to allow the conveyance door to close, the injured employee lifted the material and tore their right bicep.

Employee was in the rollout chute removing a piece of 6"" metal used for making 57's and then added plate steel for making 67's while doing this EE struck their ribs left side and stated they thought they felt a pop in their ribs and was having trouble breathing.

IE stepped on a sheet of metal and it flipped off of the step and landed on their foot causing a fracture.

Employee fell forward hitting their face while moving vacuum hose up a concrete ramp.

While the employee was rigging & lifting a gang box/metal crate, the box/crate began to swing oddly and ended up pinching the employee's right hand & wrist between the wall & the box/crate. Employee ended up needing seven stitches and was put on restrictions.

Miner was climbing down from a ladder on the plant, stepped on a rock or uneven surface at the bottom of the ladder and twisted EE's ankle, resulting in a fracture

EE noticed the forklift EE was operating was running low on propane, so EE decided to replace the almost empty propane cylinder. As EE was putting the empty propane cylinder in the slot, EE's right ring finger was caught in between two propane cylinders and felt a sharp pain on EE's finger. EE ended up with a deep laceration on EE's right ring finger.

While scaling in 33 West, a rock fell from the back and struck the scaler boom jolting the cab causing the operator to hit the windshield with EE's forehead and right shoulder. The operator was wearing a seat belt. EE as a mild concussion and a strained A/C shoulder joint. Scaler equipped with a lap belt style seat belt.

Employee was helping switch cars in belt spur when motorman #2 pushed cars towards EE. EE was standing near motor when EE's foot was injured. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue. Body placement was an issue.

EE reported a strained back from being loaded while operating end dump

Employee using a hammer to tighten a bolt with a striker wrench. Hammer glanced off cover of crusher, smashing a finger between frame & handle of hammer. Did 1st aid, employee refused the er at that time, going home & later decided to go to a clinic having no fracture, received 3 stitches. Missed one day, returning on Friday 3/27/2026 with no restrictions.

Employee was dragging hoses off the face when they became stuck. When the pull rope broke, the hoses whipped the employee in EE's right arm, resulting in a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was using a slap hammer to remove a staple on LW shield and accidentally hit hand against hammer and shield causing injury.

On 3-25-26 the employee was helping remove a bell housing. The employee was standing on a cheater bar attempting to free when EE slipped. The employee reached up to grab a channel to prevent EE from falling and felt a sharp pain in EE's left shoulder. The employee continued to work when the pain didn't subside, EE sought medical attention on 4-16-26.

Operator inspecting cylinder bushing while lowering grizz, put left hand on frame inspecting bushing, bar came down on fingers. Bar automatically closes, operator did not realize was close. Surgery left, middle, pointer finger tips same day. Discharged same day incident. Bone broken past last joint of fingers. Operator cleared come back work with restrictions 3/27/26.

Employee was changing a valve when a bolt broke causing the valve to swing and hit EE knocking EE off of the ladder. Landed on their hip on the concrete pad.

Employee was sitting in a track spur when another mantrip came into spur and struck EE's ride. Causing injury to EE's head and chest. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor.

Employee was running through the plant area and felt a pop in EE's left hamstring area. Injury is believed to be a strained or pulled hamstring.

While mining in #3 entry of section. Shuttle car operator was struck by rib burst to left side after being loaded by miner returning to feeder. Causing several small scratches and cuts to arms and side of face. Employee is going to follow up with a x ray in a few days to make sure no fractures.

Working on the mono drop-out line had the guzzler hose down into the ditch, propped up on EE's knee, then EE twisted EE's knee and felt a pop.

Just after loading shuttle car, miner operator was struck by rib, causing them to fall injuring their left foot. Had x ray done at hospital, showing no fracture, but going to x ray again after swelling goes down to make sure.

Employee was riding in mantrip when the mantrip went into a spur and struck another ride, injuring employee's back and neck. PPE was not a factor; mining systems was not a factor.

Employee was working with another employee to stack Rotex screen decks when a stack of screen decks on the ground next to them tipped over, contacting their right ankle. The employee was evaluated with an ankle contusion and given light duty restrictions. Employee has not missed any shifts.

At approximately 11:55am, the Line 3 scrubber drop out box ruptured releasing large volumes of water onto the floor. The employee was likely north of the launder when the water swept them down the inclined walkway wedging them beneath the kiln pier stairs.

Employee was sitting in a track spur when another mantrip came into ride and struck EE's ride. Causing contusion to EE's back and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor.

Emp was working with two other emp installing erosion control matting and grass seed on a dirt slope. While placing rock and staples for holding the matting the emp right foot slid into a washout causing them to fall. Their foot was wedged in the washout and remained stationary as they fell resulting in twisting to their ankle.

Employee was attempting to separate the bearing race from a bearing on Silo 9 when they received an injury to their right hand. The bearing race was impacted by the hammer and splintered. A piece of the race became lodge in employee's hand.

While removing parts from a cone crusher, a pry bar was being used to spin a part, the bar slipped causing the employee to slip landing on their left knee causing injury.

Employee alleges while stepping off of machine, left knee was strained.

Employee got out of loader to pick up a chain. Pulled a muscle in their leg.

Employee was starting to drill for their inside bolt. A piece of rock fell from the outside bolt to where they started the inside bolt. The rock hit the canopy and slid off landing on the back side of their right foot. This caused a sprain to their foot.

The employee was working on the platform level of 471-BF-07. EE was raising cages by a rope to the upper section of the dust collector. EE looked up to communicate with the another employee. EE stepped backwards while continuing to look up and tripped over an empty box. When the employee braced EE's fall with EE's hands causing the injury to EE's right wrist.

Injured employee hooked a scoop winch hook to a shield on a 30-Ton car to center up the shield on the car. When the scoop operator tightened up the winch rope, the hook slipped off the shield and struck employee's right leg above the knee. They suffered a contusion/bruising, pain & swelling. Employee failed to position themselves in a safe location.

Using FCT to pull cable slack with loops of cable tied to a drill steel placed on the FCT while in the 8 West belt entry. Injured was holding drill steel to keep the rope from pulling off, but the rope pulled off anyways and the drill steel came back and struck them in upper left leg resulting in a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

employee was chiseling stone with hammer and chisel and chisel slipped and EE hit EE's middle fingertip on left hand with hammer.

Employee was performing routine cleaning of clogged screens in the dry plant due to wet sand buildup. While inspecting for a blockage, the employee opened the diverter access door. Accumulated hot sand was released from the chute area and contacted the employee, resulting in burns requiring medical treatment.

IE was travelling on the mainline track on a golf cart and encountered a motor trip travelling toward them. They attempted to get out of the way but was unable, and was struck by the motor.

Operating light vehicle and struck a bollard resulting in a broken right radius.

Employee fell while dismounting Caterpillar D11 Bulldozer.

Employee stated they were operating a 785 rock truck when they ran through a deep hole. This caused them to strike their right knee on the gearbox, resulting in a contusion. The employee initially returned to work, but on 4/6/26, they returned to the doctor, who imposed restrictions. Employee is currently working within those restrictions.

Employee was a passenger in a locomotive, EE had EE's hand placed on the wind-shield frame when the windshield inadvertently closed with EE's fingers in the track. Employee suffered 2 fractured fingers as a result.

Tunnel feeder had concrete chunks get stuck on crossbeams and needed to be removed before any more material is fed into the feeder. Employee took a 12lbs sledgehammer and tried to break material, this did not work. After this task the Employee felt pain in their right hand. Employee did not report the pain until 03/27/2026 at 630am after medical treatment

Injured Person was replacing the classifier bearing assembly. The assembly became lodged due to alignment. The injured employee had hands underneath the assembly, attempting to correct the alignment. Subsequently, the assembly dislodged and fell onto the injured employee's hands. This incident resulted in a broken ring finger and lacerations to the ring and index fingers.

Employee was tailing a core tube out from a ct-20 to pull the sample. While tailing out the tube, the Kelly hose snagged on the wire line causing slack. As the tube came up changing the angle releasing the slack, dropping the back side of the tube 1 foot causing a strain on the helper right shoulder

Employee experience back pain while trying to hook up a tow cable to a piece of equipment. Employee complained of pain, so EE was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Cone feeder was stopped due to rocks in the belt/tail drum. The guard was pulled to clean the area. Employee reached in to possibly brush out more rocks, their arm and hand were pulled into the machine and wedged between the belt/tail drum. Their arm rolled with the belt and was pushed out by the machine. Their hand had lacerations on it.

End of shift, employee was exiting truck, and dismounting down ladder. EE missed the first step fall about 6 feet to the ground.

Employee asked another employee to release bucket on skid steer. employee raised bucket tilting it down. employee stood in front of bucket (in the line of fire) released the pins and the bucket slid off striking employee in their left foot. EE sustained fractures to 4 bones in their foot.

IE strained their back picking up 2 oil cans. IE finished shift and requested treatment after the end of the shift.

Employee was rib pinning when vent tube fell and knocked them down, causing them to injure a hand, PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Haul truck struck embankment. Driver sustained injuries requiring hospitalization.

EE was clearing some rocks off bed of EE's trailer that is used to haul block and fell off trailer resulting in injury to EE's shoulder

Employee was accessing the second deck of a Diester screen to check screens and their knee dislocated while getting in the screen. After imaging it was determined they had torn ligaments. Employee is now scheduled for surgery on 4/10/26

Employee stated EE was throwing cable over in #7 heading with another employee. After picking up the cable, EE twisted as EE was throwing the cable over and felt a sharp pain in EE's left lower back. EE continued to work until 3/31/2026.

Employee tripped over a 3-inch pipe that was staged for an outage outside of the maintenance shop. The employee fell to the ground and landed on EE's left upper torso, resulting in fractured ribs.

Employee walking up ramp bent over to retrieve an object. A forklift operator backing down the ramp with a load did not see the employee, knocked EE to the side of the forklift and ran over EE's right foot. X-rays did not show any fractures. The ER released employee to work with no restrictions. A doctor visit on 4/2/26 prescribed light duty until swelling subsides.

Employee was manually moving a 55-gallon drum of DEF off of a containment pallet with the assistance of another employee. The drum shifted during moving, and the employee injured their right shoulder when they tried to steady the drum. Physician diagnosis unspecified injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder.

EE went to work on the replacement of middle deck screen weighing approx 275lbs. While EE was on bottom deck (pushing screen up to get over feed lip), other EE's were pulling the screen out, when pulling out, the screen got caught on something, it got directed back into shaker, falling downward, striking EE leg.

While operating a loader when EE hit EE's elbow on the arm rest when EE ran over a sand pile. Incident not reported until 5/23/26.

IE was loading the mule for LW recovery when they picked up a bundle of cap wedges. When they picked this up they felt a pull in their lower back.

EE was pulling cable from a spool at the cable winder. A chain meant to keep the spool centered came loose, allowing it to shift and create a gap near the stops. The EE reached for the knuckle and, while pulling it down, placed their hand into the gap, where it became caught in a pinch point.

The maintenance employee was lifting a section of cutting-edge steel using a pry bar. During this process, the cutting edge shifted unexpectedly, pinching EE's finger between the edge and the bolt. This resulted in a small external laceration on the outside of EE's finger.

Debris and other unnecessary work material were present in the work area.

EE was cleaning on top of the kiln silos. As they went to straighten up to lift the wheelbarrow they heard and felt a pop in their back and was in a lot of pain. Dr. released them with no restrictions, went to Ortho on 4/13/26 due to continued pain. Dr. gave restriction and EE is now off work.

IE was carrying a top belt roller when EE's foot got stuck in the mud. IE then fell and landed on the roller hurting EE's back.

The employee was entering a skid steer, lost their footing and fell backwards, catching their left leg between the skid steer and the fork attachment fracturing their leg.

Slipped off ladder. sprained left knee and ankle

Employee travelling in Intake portal was walking to EE's ride when EE slipped and fell on EE's right ankle causing a fracture in EE's right distal fibula.

Employee was moving crusher break plates in storage building. One of the plates started to fall over and EE pushed it back with EE's foot and felt a pop in EE's knee. EE went for treatment on 03/19/2026 and was diagnosed with a right knee injury and primary osteoarthritis.

The employee responded to a high-temperature alarm on the impactor crushers displayed on the HMI. As part of normal correction, the employee proceeded to the impactor building to activate the air horns for each impactor unit. The employee then proceeded to BIC2 and opened the air horn valve. A loose hose end became pressurized and struck the employee in the left eye.

On 3/17/26, the employee stepped on a rock and overextended the arch of their right foot. The injury was initially believed to be minor, but the pain persisted and worsened. On 4/13/26, the employee was evaluated at a clinic and prescribed an orthopedic boot. X-rays were negative for fractures; an MRI has been ordered for further evaluation.

Employee was moving HP4 Chute when Chute smashed finger between chute and hand rail

Jammed neck by striking a beam with hard hat on. Did not request medical attention until 04/07/2026. 1st Dr appt was on 04/07/2026. Received restrictions upon 04/07/2026 appointment. Diagnosis is neck strain.

Employee was operating skid steer on bench, backed up next to berm, highwall under the berm sloughed off causing the skid steer and operator to fall backwards off highwall. Skid steer landed on roof, operator was able to self rescue. Operator stated that EE had pain in EE's back and was taken to the local hospital for evaluation/medical treatment.

Twisted knee while walking down the stairs in Genesis building

Employee was bent over moving under a structure and stepped over a cross member when their forward knee gave out, causing a fall. Their rear foot became caught in the structure, and they heard a pop. A coworker provided first aid and notified a supervisor, who transported the employee for medical evaluation. Injury was a knee ligament separation from the bone.

Employee was re railing a car when car shifted and pinched finger between car and jack. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was traveling down decline from the portals to the shop area of the underground mine when a mechanical failure occurred in the rear end of the battery personnel carrier EE was operating, which caused excessive speed before overturning the battery powered personnel carrier.

Employee felt pain in their lower back and numbness in their hands after a shovel dropped a bucket of material into their production truck box.

Employee was stepping down off of the fan deck of a cooling tower and rolled an ankle. They went to urgent care the following morning and it was determined to be fractured.

Employee was attempting to widen the forks on a telehandler. During the process, one of the forks slipped from EE's hand and pinched EE's left hand between the fork and the mast, resulting in a laceration to EE's thumb and forefinger which required sutures.

Injured employee alleges knee pain when stepping on to grating that was on the ground in a laydown yard. The grating was placed on the ground to prevent slip hazard in muddy conditions.

Employee twisted while changing hydraulic filters and began to feel a pain in their knee. later they asked to be checked out and was seen at the ER. An ORTHO appointment on 03/26/2026 revealed a torn ACL and they were given a restriction.

While performing maintenance, an employee was manually removing a section of metal floor grating. The grating shifted unexpectedly, catching and pinching the employee's right middle finger between the grating and the support frame. This resulted in a laceration to the fingertip which required sutures for closure.

The employee was placing a ladder against a chute, when dirt/debris fell onto employee's face and into EE's right eye. The employee rubbed EE's right eye causing irritation.

EE was working in the welding stall clean of debris around 48 degrees. EE was working on hydraulic when EE smashed EE's right hand.

Employee was climbing down ladder on a loader. When employee moved rt hand a gust of strong wind caused employee to fall off ladder. Causing pain to the right knee

B crew switching T15. IE directed operator over radio to shove 4 cars to a joint. Operator stoppedshort;couplers misaligned.IE entered red zone without protection, violating CS-4(Red Zone) and CS-27 (Adjusting mismatched coupler with or without a device(SafeTRAX) to line couplers. Used their foot to align couplers. Operator continued shoving; IE foot was caught and pinched between.

The employee was stepping out of EE's pickup and twisted EE's left knee.

Surveyor was marking lines on shot muck when a rock rolled onto their arm. Then rock forced their hand into another rock causing injury.

Employee was pulling on a wrench when they experienced pain in the elbow that radiated to the shoulder.

Employee was changing the air filter in Semi truck. Slipped off truck and fell to ground hitting EE's head

The subcontractor's employee was removing solar panels from their frame when a the glass from a broken solar panel lacerated their wrist.

Employee was descending steps between two shaker screens. They missed a step and fell, injuring an ankle. Employee was taken to a clinic, X-ray revealed an ankle avulsion fracture. Seen by ortho the next day, fitted w/ a boot. RTW their next sched day with restricted duty.

During the process of replacing clips (brackets) in the Filter Press, EE was accessing the area behind the door to install on clips, when they suddenly twisted their right ankle.

Employee was working on taking green pump hose apart when EE's knife slipped and cut the back of EE's leg (calf). PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

03/13/26, at 8:00 PM, EE was unclogging bin #3 when a salt rock moved into the chute. Causing the employee's hand and bar to move downward. The employee's left hand struck the side railing of the chute on bin #3, impacting the lower left side of EE's left ring finger. On 03/16/26 a X-ray report indicated a closed displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left ring finger.

The EE was doing clean up when a clay ball rolled off the feeder and rolled down the berm and hit their left wrist.

Injured was using 28 center bolter in St Leo Mains 3-2 at 148 block. They had a drill steel laying on the tray above the drill controls and it was struck by the boom, flipping up and hitting them in chest resulting in a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee stepped down off of motor when EE stepped on a piece of coal and injured EE's ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

High winds blew the doors on the back of the Drag Line house open. The employee and two others decided to close the doors. They successfully closed the right door and were attempting to close the left door when a gust of wind hit the door and flung it open blowing all three of them back with the door. The employee was pinched between the door and the guarding around the Gen-set.

The IP was operating mucker at a working face when the mucker bucket made contact with the rib. This contact caused a jolt and lower back pain. The IP felt it unremarkable, completed shift, went to bed and woke up in pain before the next shift. The IP was seen at our onsite clinic. After 3 days sick in quarters, the IP followed up at home with their Dr. Where employee remains.

Emp. was standing on the track hoe tracks filling with DEF. When EE finished, EE turned to the left and EE's left foot slipped off the tracks and EE fell landing on the fuel trailer that was parked beside the track hoe. EE suffered 4 fractured ribs and nicked EE's lung on left side. The area received a heavy rain the night before, the area, the tracks, and EE's boots were muddy.

EE reports that they tripped over their own feet exiting the cage, caught self with left arm, straining shoulder. EE seen at health, diagnosed with a shoulder injury and referred to orthopedics which they had already scheduled. Orthopedic continued them off work pending follow-up.

Injured was striking a panline rack bar to get the panline to line up together on the 7W Longwall setup face when a piece of their pick hammer broke off and struck them in the chest, embedding itself in the soft tissue under the left pectoral. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was unloading a 3"" stone cap from the guillotine. Employee was pulling the stone towards them when the stone came off the metal roller wheels, the stone fell and crushed a hand between stone and the metal table.

A pipe was rigged up to be placed when the weight shifted and the subject's hand was smashed between the pipe and a pump. The subject suffered a broken left ring finger.

Employee was spotting rollers and shoveling belt when EE felt pain in EE's hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

IE was hanging a tube chain and slipped. The chain was wrapped around EE's right wrist, when EE slipped the impact from EE's body weight fractured EE's wrist.

EE had clocked out and was in the contractor parking lot at EE's car. EE removed EE's boots and banged them together to shake off excess mud, dirt, and lime, which got into EE's left eye.

Employee was trying to get a rock off the side of the miner using a slate bar. As the rock came off, the slate bar slid down the side of the miner and the employee felt a pop near right shoulder. They continued to work until taken off by a doctor on 3/20/2026.

The IE and other were operating the drill rig and pulling drill pipe out of the borehole. The IE was turning the drill steel carousel by hand and felt a pop in EE's left elbow.

Employee was adjusting forks on forklift to lift a skiff. They used a sledgehammer to help move the fork closer together. When they struck the fork, the fork slid and pinched the tip of right thumb in a pinch point. Received stitches.

Crew was spooling in the dredge anchor cable using the winch. The cable started to become off track of the spool when the employee placed their right foot into the cable to prevent it coming off the spool completely. The employee reports their foot slipping off the cable driving their heel into the decking/floor of the dredge causing immediate discomfort to the right ankle.

Employee was holding a wedge used to remove a stuck sheave pulley on a motor shaft. Another employee was striking the wedge with a 4lb. hammer and the hammer missed the wedge and struck holding employee in top of left hand. Employees were wearing full PPE, but hammer strike resulted in fracture of left hand.

Employee was in the process of installing a roof bolt when EE used the rotation to align the chuck and the bolt head causing EE's gloved hand to be strained.

The employee was attempting to trouble shoot an issue on the 3/4-inch stacker inside the MCC. The employee opened the bucket of the MCC and did not turn off the power to the bucket, while attempting to remove a fuse an arc flash occurred injuring the employees' hands.

EE reached out with EE's left arm to lift up a rolled up hose hanging on a hook at 6' 4"" and felt a pop in EE's elbow. When EE sat the hose down EE's elbow popped again.

While performing drilling operations, drill pipe fell and struck the operators right hand causing injury to the right thumb which required surgery.

Several utility workers were loading mill rods into the raw mill. As they were unloading a rod from the forklift forks, their finger was caught in between the hand rail and bottom of rod.

After using plasma cutter, maintenance personnel lifted their face shield dislodging metal dust onto their face. Some of the dust went behind their safety glasses and into their left eye. Metal debris was removed from eye and antibiotic drops prescribed.

IE was working on a skid steer's hydraulic system and when they stepped backwards, they tripped over a bucket they placed by them. IE hit their neck area on the metal plate of the skid steer directly behind them.

The employee had several knee replacement surgeries in the past that may have contributed to the weakening of their leg. Employee was walking backwards pulling a water hose when their leg gave out and their femur broke.

Employee removed lid from manhole to pump out water from scales. While waiting on water removal process to be completed, EE picked up an air hose and began walking backwards to remove slack from the hose and stepped into the manhole causing employee to partially fall into opening striking lower back

A miner was standing on a 3""x8""x12' board, mining ore. The board broke under the miner's weight, and the miner rolled their ankle. The ankle sustained a displacement fracture at the bottom of the tibia at the ankle.

Employee was cutting a belt off of the blower motor on a roof bolter when the knife slipped causing a laceration of their left wrist. Employee was treated at the ER where they received four sutures and was given restriction of not bending their wrist for three days which prevented them from performing their normal duties.

Employee was staging liners, when they accidentally pinched the tip of their finger when setting one down. The nail was broken in half and bleeding, Causing a finger fracture

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND STRAINED LEFT KNEE WHEN THEY WERE GOING TO TIGHTEN A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON A SCALER BOOM ON 03.09.2026. 03.30.2026 THEY WENT TO THE COMPANY DOCTOR AND BECAME LIGHT DUTY.

Employee was walking down the stairs attempting to remove something from EE's bag and missed the last step, causing EE to fall and injure EE's right elbow and left knee

Weather: sunny, haul road ground conditions with medium-sized rock in the road.

The injured was in the process of removing belt structure from the 16 East LW belt and stacking it on a flat Car when they felt a pop in their back.

Rock rolled and smashed their right hand/fingers. split open finger and little finger.

The employee was working at the base of the crusher ladder and placed their left hand on the frame and started turning the pin with their right hand to collapse the ladder. The employee failed to notice that their hand was placed in a pinch point area and when the ladder folded in, it crushed their left hand.

Employee was cleaning out rail tracks with hand tool when EE started to experience pain in EE's back on Monday 3/9/2026. Reported pain to supervisor on 3/13/2026 and went to the local clinic on 3/13/2026

Haul Truck 629 was loaded at a shovel and traveling uphill to a dump when smoke and flames were observed in the engine bay. The haul truck came to a stop the operator descended the haul truck.

Employee was loading a piece of drill steel into the back of a truck and the steel slipped and smashed their middle finger between the steel and the truck bed. The finger was smashed pretty bad. The employee drove themselves to the hospital and got x-rays and 12 stitches.

Driller was walking on the pattern and rolled EE's ankle as EE stepped on a frozen chunk of dirt. Operator fell to the ground got up and stated EE had rolled EE's ankle.

Employee was assisting another employee in moving a mobile hose crimp machine when the machine became unstable and overturned, striking the injured in the left ankle resulting in a fracture to the area

Miner was using a metal bar to chip away some material buildup and on the up stroke of their swing, struck them in the forehead.

While lifting a cooler off the tailgate of truck, the employee stepped back and strained EE's knee.

Employee slipped and fell in an icy area and injured their shoulder.

ee was moving the OSM drill, but it was frozen in the ice, so they tried barring it over and wrenched their back

The haul truck operator had completed dumping and was traveling back down the haul road. While driving, the operator struck a pothole at approximately 13 miles per hour. As a result of the impact, the operator reported experiencing lower back pain. Operator went restricted duty on 3/9/2026.

While attempting to accessing the offside area of the 2 East belt, to pre-shift the drive motors, the employee moved under the conveyor structure/Cross under guard. During this movement, a portion of the employee's coat contacted a bottom conveyor roller. Resulting in abrasions and swelling to right elbow and abrasions to right arm.

Operator used air pressure to clean a line and opened valve before bleeding pressure. Air pressure burst a catch trap and oxalic acid with debris hit operator's face knocking safety glasses off.

A Haul Truck was being loaded by a Shovel. During the third dipper, a boulder was at the top of the dipper leaning on the teeth. When the bottom of the dipper opened, the boulder did not fall through with the rest of the load. Instead, it rolled over the teeth, hit the driver side of the haul trucks canopy and fell to the ground. Operator went restricted duty on 3/12/2026.

Employee was carrying a spool on EE's shoulder through the Golden Ridge Bottom Cut Through, when EE's left thumb was caught between the spool and the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was trying to undo a flange on FM03 sample station. As the flange broke free EE's hand slipped and EE's index and middle finger were cut.

EE was positioned beneath the outlet duct assisting coworker with placement of a stiffener ring onto duct. Two manual chain falls were used to maneuver the ring. Ring weighed about 1000 lbs. Each chain fall was rated for 2200 lbs. A chain fall load chain broke, causing the ring to drop. EE states they felt the stiffener ring brush their forearm before landing on their thumb.

Employee was attempting to manually remove a downed piece of immediate roof rock (approx. 4"" thick by 4' long), that was obstructing an outby travel way. Their hand slipped while doing so, which caused an approx. 2"" laceration on the distal end of their left middle finger.

Employee was cleaning at belt tail when EE stepped into a hole and twisted EE's ankle. EE also fell and injured 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 carrying a diesel particulate filter when EE stepped awkwardly causing a jolt to EE's right hip. EE continued working until 4/1/26 when a follow up with a physician gave EE restrictions preventing EE from performing normal duties.

EE was attempting to lift handrail which had been tack welded to the floor. When they lifted the item with the crane, the steel floor lifted with it, they stepped forward to check why the handrail was not lifting and their right foot ended up underneath the floor plate as the weld failed and the plate fell onto their foot causing a fracture.

Operator was assigned snow removal work in the pit. Operator stated after work they started having knee pain. While climbing the ladder they felt pain in their knee. Employee requested to be sent off site and wanted an MRI of their knee. We waited to get the results before filing this report. They got an MRI and reported the results their knee will require surgery.

Employee was coming in to begin the shift when they slipped (no fall) in water on the men's locker room floor. They reported the incident to their supervisor but did not seek medical attention until 4/6/2026 and was given work restrictions.

Opened the trailer door latch and the latch was stiff and opened with to much force

Injured employee was helping hang the continuous miner cable. Lifted it to EE's shoulder and then up into a hanger. Felt pain in EE's shoulder and later after work, EE noticed a small knot and swelling in EE's shoulder. Reported the incident on 3-9-26 and sought treatment that day and began missing work. No rules or regulations were violated and EE Was wearing required PPE.

Employee was dragging jumper cable in the battery barn to change batteries. Employee injured their right hamstring and was taken off due to the restrictions from a doctor on 3/10/2026.

IW was dismounting the adjustment ring with EE's right hand on the top locking post when the feed cone swung and pinched EE's right middle finger between the locking post and feed cone, resulting in a fracture and laceration to EE's right middle finger.

EE was turning on stairs landing to go up the stairs on Pellet Plant line 1 carriage up towards balling drum. EE felt pain in the right knee. No slip-fall occurred.

The employee was carrying a top roller to install for section advancement and stepped into a divot in the bottom. EE's ankle popped and twisted in the process.

EE was sprayed by another EE with water from a water cannon. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a contusion and on follow-up referred to PT and MRI. Released to modified duty.

A Morcon ops employee was washing off material behind the ball mills area when they took a break. Upon returning from the break they went to bend over to pick up the water hose to continue spraying down area when they felt a pain in their back.

Injured stopped EE's motor outby the 9 North 27 block switch underneath a 6"" aqualine (water discharge line). When EE stood up, EE struck EE's head on the airline causing pain in EE's lower neck (previously injured 4/28/25). No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

I.E. had taken off their boot to dump out some rocks when a rock fell from the roof and hit them on top of their foot.

On 03/05/2026 Subject was walking when EE strained EE's calf. Subject first went to the doctor on 03/09/2026 and was put on light duty restrictions. The doctor has indicated that the subject is likely to be on light duty restrictions until May. No further medical information is available.

Employee was operating dump truck when it became stuck in mud. While attempting to get pushed out of mud by another piece of equipment, the dump truck moved or jolted causing employee to injure their neck. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Pulled a muscle while walking and bending over on the blast pattern.

Employee was pulling a piece of rubber belt into the 1/54 airlock when their left knee gave out causing the employee to fall to the mine floor. Employee is being treated for a strain to their left knee.

Mechanic was climbing the stairs on a CAT 777 haul. Three steps up the stairs they felt their right knee pop.

Injured was attempting to dismount Volvo rock truck with wet muddy boots and EE's foot slipped while climbing down steps causing an unexpected load on EE's left shoulder resulting in a sprain/strain type injury. Injured started missing work on 3/13/26 and was put off work pending an MRI. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Tumbler shaft slid out of 4"" nylon strap. Strap was not greasy and was in choke position

EE was stepping over a small containment wall. They stepped over with left foot and stepped on a grading that was to large for the hole it was covering. It caused the grading to flip and the EE fell into the hole and ripped their pants and cut their right upper knee on the grading.

During the removal of a sheave from a pump assembly, using a block of wood as a protective buffer while applying force with a sledgehammer. EE A was holding the block of wood against the sheave while EE B struck the block with the sledgehammer. During one of the swings, EE A attempted to reposition the block of wood, & the finger was pinched/smashed between the wood and the sheave.

Employee was stepping off of chain conveyor belt after cleaning photo eyes, and twisted ankle. Conveyor was locked out and not moving at time of incident. Employee maintained three points of contact and did not fall to the ground.

Employee was walking and their foot slipped out in-front of them and sprained their back.

I.E. stated EE was helping carry a material door, the door twisted in EE's hands causing a pop in EE's wrist. X-ray shown a fracture of EE's left radius.

Employee went to climb onto the scalper conveyor and their foot slipped off the conveyor frame and caused them to hit the right side of their ribs on the conveyor frame.

IE was sweeping a belt when they slipped off a concrete pad in the floor straining their left knee.

Employee misplaced EE's foot while descending a ladder and slipped of the rung. EE dropped 3-4 feet and landed on EE's right foot. EE's ankle folded over and sprained it.

Contract truck driver was loaded at the Agg Plant and while descending the hill to the scales, lost EE's brakes, jumped out of the dump truck receiving facial injuries and the truck continued down the road driverless through two berms before finally coming to rest a third berm.

Employee experienced eye irritation from an unknown particle and attempted to flush their eye; later in the shift the irritation persisted and the employee was seen for an eye abrasion.

Miner was conducting a mill return to service checklist, when EE stepped on a piece of clinker and felt pain in EE's right foot. Miner was prescribed a walking orthopedic device and restricted duty.

IE was pulling line curtain and twisted pulling a muscle in EE's back.

Full propane tank for a forklift

EEs were in the process of removing old belting. Roughly 30lbs of belting per piece. EE lifted the old belting up with assistance from another EE onto a cart to take out of tunnel. When they bent over to pick up another piece they felt a sharp pain across their lower back.

Employee dropped phone behind their desk. While moving the desk to retrieve the phone they heard a pop and felt excruciating pain in the right shoulder.

Employee was changing a part in the Vertical Shalt Conductor and the door shut on EE's finger

Employee was placing a vibrator on a gyp car, as EE was placing the vibrator on the bracket on the car, EE felt pain in EE's abdomen. Meet reportable criteria on 4/2/26 when EE had hernia surgery.

Employee had finished bolting on EE's side and went to assist EE's bolting partner who was struggling with setting EE's drill steels out of the top. EE asked EE's bolting partner to lower the drill pod a little bit but instead EE brought it down all the way on top of the employees right foot.

Another employee was using a maul to strike a metal wedge positioned between two flanges during disassembly work under a tank in the V2 area of the alumina plant. While striking the wedge, a fragment broke off and traveled approximately 15 feet, striking and penetrating the injured employee in the shoulder/neck area while the employee was working nearby.

Employee was operating a roof bolter installing bolts on the 8W CM Section. EE stuck EE's left hand down on the bolter head to check suction and at that time, a drill steel fell out of the hole EE was drilling and smashed EE's left little finger against the drill head. Employee suffered 2 small fractures to the end of EE's little finger. Was wearing metacarpal gloves.

Employee was working from a ladder and using an alignment bar while installing a new chute and and felt pain in left shoulder.

The HVAC vent covers in the floor of the office building/ lab were removed for floor cleaning and waxing. Mill operator was exiting the lab area when EE stepped on said opening, making EE loose EE's balance, leading to a fall. Employee was transported to hospital via local ambulance service. Employee was seen by hospital ED for pain in knee. Xray's indicated no broken bones.

Miner was holding a timber while setting a breaker row. Another miner swung the axe to hit the cap piece and the axe glanced off and struck the victim on top of the hard hat.

Employee and coworkers were jacking up the belt to change rollers, when the chain attached from the come along to the belt structure snapped causing the structure to fall and the employee to fall to the ground with it.

Walking down a step of steps and rolled ankle on a pile of rocks at the bottom of the steps. Placed on restrictions by Dr on 03/02/2026.

An employee was struck by the back end of a Hyster forklift knocking them to the ground, then was struck by the right rear tire pinning the left hip and right foot.

John was checking on employees on the dredge in the pit. EE exited EE's truck to walk to the berm of the pit for a visual inspection. Upon exiting, EE stepped into a hole where a tree had been removed. EE fell, but EE's leg/ankle stayed straight in the hole, hearing a pop.

Employee was moving rock forward on rollers and smashed a finger.

The employee was entering the production utility shed outside of the administration building. When EE attempted to open the door the hinge failed and the door struck EE in the head causing a laceration.

While a miner was putting away a snowblower, they slipped on the ice and fell. They were taken to be evaluated by medical professionals and given time away from work.

While aligning a shield, shear operator stopped advancing the shear, during the stop a rock fell from the top and glanced off the spinning drum and hit the employee in the side of the face.

EE was operating loader when the left front tire slipped off a slab approx. 8-12"" and jolted operator in their seat causing a back strain.

Employee stepped in hole when they felt left knee pop started to hurt and swell. Employee was placed on restriction (sit down work only).

Worker was folding up a tracked screen plant to do some maintenance on. When folding up one of the side discharge conveyors they slipped and fell on their shoulder and face. The ground was frozen.

While enlarging a hole for an E-Stop using a step bit, the bit snagged an aluminum label plate. The plate spun unexpectedly, resulting in cuts to the operator's thumb and index finger.

INSTALLING A VITRIOLIC COUPLING ON A PIPE. WHILE HOLDING THE COUPLING A CO-WORKER WAS SWINGING A HAMMER TO SET THE COUPLING. CO-WORKER MISSED THE COUPLING AND HIT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

EE was walking past an unoccupied jammer underground when they slipped and began to fall. EE struck out right hand to catch themselves, contacted a broken bolt sticking out of the rib, lacerating right palm. Seen at clinic, wound closed with sutures, and EE released to restricted duty. Site offering modified duty.

Employee was tracking the trommel plant to the pit. Something popped and struck the employee on the middle finger of the left hand.

A maintenance employee slipped on the 3rd step from the bottom landing rolling their left ankle.

EE was moving an idler for conveyor. One end was in the air and fell on EE left foot missing the steel toe of EE's boot by an inch. Idler is 82"" long by 6"" wide.

Was performing work off a worktable when the table shifted and a vibrator fell from the under shelf onto foot.

Driver of crew change bus parked with front wheels in parking ditch. Upon leaving, they went forward, accelerated, causing the rear tires to enter the ditch at a higher speed, and the rear of the bus to lift. EE's seated in back of bus lifted from seats, and this EE landed awkwardly. EE was not wearing a seat belt. Seen at ER, released to restricted duty due to back strain.

The employee was welding a portable hopper in the warehouse and took off their welding helmet to grind. They put on their face shield but not their hard hat and after grinding, stood up, striking their head on the leg stand of the hopper cutting their forehead.

Employee was in the process of cutting vent bag with a razor knife and it slipped striking employee on opposite left hand.

Employee was prying out some fender bolts in the process of removing the bolts the pry bar slipped causing the right index finger getting pinned between the pry bar and equipment frame.

While cleaning P92A ore pass grizzly in P91 at around 21:25 of plug reversing in 1st gear, hit rib with left rear corner of loader. Upon contact with rib, low speed, felt sharp pain in front right shoulder.

While standing near the ore stockpile, the employee stepped on a loose rock, lost their balance, and fell to the ground, resulting in discomfort to their wrist. The injury was reported on March 17, 2026.

Miner sustained a shoulder injury while using a sledgehammer to hit a pipe to clear a plugged line.

Employee stepped off of water truck and rolled right ankle causing injury.

Shotcrete pipe moved and pinched hand of employee.

EE was helping a delivery driver offload material. During that process, EE lost EE's grip and a piece of steel fell onto EE's left upper thigh resulting in a contusion.

EE downloading data off monitor, disconnected monitor from computer, twisted left to grab next monitor, felt sharp pain in neck, then stretched their neck and heard popping. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with cervical strain, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.

According to the EE, EE ""just turned and knee gave out"". EE stated that this was a ""preexisting injury that EE thought was healed"". EE finished EE's shift and did not seek medical attention until 3/12/2026. EE was later caught walking through the location while on EE's cell phone and EE was walking without issue.

Operator was attempting to fill in a hole from where the shovel came out of. While pushing material, the operator claims that they came to a sudden stop causing them to be jarred forward. Operator went restricted duty on 3/11/2026.

Pump Checker was hooking up the 8"" x 20' pipe to the pump; they had to drag the hose about an inch to get it lined up with the connection when they felt something pull in left lower abdomen.

While installing a radiator the employee caught EE's finger between the radiator and hydraulic cooler

While attempting to dismount Pit Loader 07-0014 (992K) from the rear access ladder, EE twisted EE's right knee as EE made contact with the ground.

While cutting a piece of rubber flashing, the utility knife slipped. The knife entered EE's right hand beside the bottom knuckle closest to the palm of the hand.

Driller assistant was positioning a breakout wrench to break rod joints and inadvertently placed a thumb between the head/cap and piston rod, causing their thumb to get smashed in between the two when actuated. This resulted in a tuft fracture to the tip of thumb as well as a laceration to the thumb that required stitches.

An employee was attempting to place a plate in the pioneer shaker table when EE received a laceration to EE's right hand. EE was utilizing a sledgehammer when the hammer slipped and caused EE's right knuckle to abrade on the pioneer shaker plate.

Employee was coming down off a service truck, slipped on the top step, and fell 3 feet landing on EE's back, causing a mid and upper back contusion, left 5th anterior rib fracture and left small pneumothorax.

Two MWI employees were moving a 12'L x 6""W x 3/4"" Thick steel flat Bar weighing approximately 184 lbs. to a saw horse. Both employees set it down before the injured employee was able to clear EE's right middle finger from getting pinched between the steel flat bar and the steel sawhorse.

EE was lifting a piece of stone onto a thin stone conveyor when another piece fell on EE's finger.

Employee was removing PTO pump from truck and dropped pump on right little finger causing laceration requiring 5 stitches.

The Shovel Operator walked the shovel back down off of the 3'-4' hard knob and the shovel jolted. This resulted in the operator experiencing neck pain.

While exiting the cab of an articulated haul truck, employee stated EE's knee made contact with the vehicle's driver's side door panel. Employee was treated onsite by EMTs and released back to duty.

Employee moving and sorting material. A metal corner of c channel caused a skin laceration on their left arm bicep area.

While installing the lower chisel head on a splitter using a prybar to locate the lower head bolt into place the bar slipped and the head shifted smashing the employees left index finger requiring 6 stitches. Employee is on limited duty with left hand until stiches are removed on 3/16/2026.

Left Hand slipped and hit the side at the screen box causing lacerations, with 3 stitches.

Injured & EE's partner were removing pan skirts. The injured was installing a swivel eye lifting device while EE's partner partially lifted the liner with a lining bar so EE could install the 3/4"" nut underneath. The liner slid down the lining bar, pinching the injured's right middle and pointer fingers between the liner/nut and the pan feeder flights

Maintenance replacing the trunnion/bearing rollers on the rotary screen. While attempting to remove the strap holding the roller/bearing, the weight shifted and caused the roller and bearing to shift and struck the Techs right hand causing a laceration to EE's (R) index finger, requiring 7 stitches.

The employee was changing a unplugged drill bit. EE was using EEs hands to loosen and tighten the drill bit in place. EE could not get a sufficient grip on the drill due to wearing gloves that had oil/grease on them as did the drill. EE removed EEs gloves to attempt to improve EEs grip. EEs hand slipped while tightening the drill and struck the tip of the bit causing a laceration.

IP descended from an AD30 Haul Truck and stepped on a rock that shifted underneath EE's left foot, causing EE's ankle to roll, and EE fell to the ground.

Employee was removing a carrier roller and support block from a 336 Caterpillar Machine. To remove the block the employee was using a metal punch and hammer. When the hammer stuck the punch a shard of metal chipped off striking the employee's chest.

Employee has transferring material in a wheelbarrow when EE made contact with a stationary steel fan shroud. EE's left pinkie finger tip was pinched between the left wheelbarrow handle and the fan housing edge.

Employee was using a pry bar when working on a bus, removing the transmission. The bar slipped and struck EE in the mouth, causing the tooth filling to fall out and broke part of the tooth.

While performing mechanic duties, HOLT employee and Weisman Equipment contractor, was embedded in the left chest area by a small piece of metal shard from a piece of equipment. The employee was taken to a medical facility to receive medical treatment and the foreign body was removed from the chest.

On 04/15/2026 management was notified by EE that they had struck right knee while exiting a Toyota Forklift. They further stated that this incident happened on 03/31/2026 at approximately 11:00am. EE has now been seen to have their knee drained due to swelling on 4/16/2026 and 4/20/2026. No lost time or restrictions at this time.

Employee was working under machine while servicing a loader CO UNIT# L-27 when dust fell into their right eye. Employee went to urgent care after flushing eye and still feeling like something was in it, employee was told nothing is in there and there were some scratches. Employee returned to work next day.

Employee reported pain in LT pinky after using a hammer to move a grizzly bar. Employee was evaluated and received 3 stiches, rigid splint, and an antibiotic prescription. X ray confirmed fracture in tuft. Employee released to full duty.

EE middle left finger fractured when struck between bucket tooth and shank of WA800 loader

EE was knocking build up out off the screen discharge hopper with a 3' pry bar. EE went to hit a piece of buildup on the hopper, and the bar hit a crossmember causing it to be knocked out of EE's hands. The bar fell and hit the inside of EE's left ankle causing a scratch that became infected.

The employee was assigned to inspect the clinker weigh feeder due to clinker chunks that could plug the system. They lowered themselves through the safety cage to reach the clinker weigh feeder, dropping their hard hat as they moved. They hit the pins with their head as they moved up, causing a laceration.

Employee stated EE was trimming a piece of belt when EE's knife slipped out and made a puncture/laceration to the to the right upper kneecap. Employee sought medical attention and received 4 sutures.

An employee was attempting to pry a rock loose in the hopper when the pry bar recoiled & struck EE's safety glasses, resulting in a laceration to the bridge of EE's nose. EE stopped work & was transported to Ward County Hospital's Emergency Room, where EE received five stitches. Following the incident, the employee failed a post-accident drug test & EE's employment was terminated.

While clearing out full mechanicals on K22, PA had some CKD flush out through the port they were poking through. The dust contact on the PA's skin caused some irritation; later, the PA was diagnosed with second-degree burns in the neck region.

The miner was working by the conex obtaining a service water pump and motor to install on the dredge. While loading items into the skid steer bucket with two plant employees, the injured miner lost EE's grip and dropped EE's end onto EEs finger, which resulted in a cut to EEs finger. The miner finished work on the dredge. At 10:10 pm the miner left the site to go to the hospital.

Employee was holding a bull pin with their right/dominant hand and missed, hitting it with a hammer with their left hand and instead hit their right hand with the hammer.

Employee states EE was welding on 3/27/2026 when a spark went under and in welding jacket. Employee states EE brushed it off and went about EE's normal day. EE reported that EE's injury may be infected on 3/30/2026 and was taken to a clinic for evaluation and prescribed antibiotic cream. No work restrictions were given to employee.

While changing out gearbox on head pulley of 453 belt. While doing so the employees were adjusting the gearbox on the forks of telehandler when employees finger was smashed in between the motor base and a prybar they were using to adjust the placement of the motor base. Employees right index finger received a laceration and fractured fingertip.

Employee was operating an open cab forklift outside when the wind speed increased. The employee got dust underneath their safety glasses and into their eye. They flushed their eye and the following morning had irritation. They sought medical treatment and were given a prescription.

Employee got a pinky finger smashed between 2 screens. Nail came loose and it was glued back on.

While using a pry bar to perform repairs on a bed of a pickup truck, the pry bar slipped and struck the employees lip resulting in an injury.

IP was transferring process solution (mix of sulfuric acid, dipotassium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate) from one tank to another using a pump and hoses. During transfer a solution splash contacted IP's left eye. First aid eye flushing was administered and IP was transported to medical facility for additional flushing. No permanent damage or impairment.

Employee was swinging a sledgehammer inside of a controlled environment garage.

Emp was driving mantrip from A6 to lang shop when EE veered off the road and came into contact with rib. Emp. taken the emergency room and EE was given a prescription for Ibuprofen 800mg. No restrictions.

Employee sat up, their hard hat fell off, and they bumped their head on the edge of their toolbox. They recieved 12 staples at the Emergency room

Employee was operating mantrip dragging slick line when rope that was attached to pipe broke and piece of metal from rope struck EE's elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rule and regulations was not a factor.

ERT training employee was acting as an unconscious patient. During a planned patient move another rescuer stepped on the employee's pinky finger.

TM smashed finger while changing a main plate at WRP causing two lacerations to finger.

Metal HEPA filter frame and latex gloves.

Employee rolled their right ankle while walking around plant.

The associate was drilling through a rubber sheet and the drill bit went through the rubber sheet and contacted EE's hand resulting in a laceration.

Employee was setting granite blocks on saw yard to be sawn, as employee was walking/moving the blocks they slipped on mud and fell backwards landing on their back, employee was given a prescription medication. Employee returned to work with no restriction, no lost time, no lost wages.

EE first said EE had been experiencing soreness for sometime but no specific event occurred, then EE changed EE's story and now claims EE lost EE's footing a bit while climbing a column, and noticed soreness later that day. However, EE failed to inform anyone until Sunday, March 29th.

Employee was using a hammer when it glanced off and struck their left index finger, causing a laceration.

EE was talking when EE's coworker struck a column with a broken piece of aluminum handle when EE lifted EE's hand into the swinging area. EE received a laceration to EE's left middle finger, took EE to clinic for stiches.

Employee was gripping a screen by putting EE's fingers through the openings to lift it. As EE was picking it up, it caught against another screen as EE pulled up, it came loose dropping and pinching EE's finger between the two. Employee sustained a cut to a finger on EE's left hand and received six stitches.

employee was unplugging a product line with a vacuum truck when the product freed up and pushed the hose out of their hand causing product to hit them in their face

Employee was leaving shack to move the track mobile off the tracks. The wind picked up and blew a large amount of lime in their face, getting into their eyes

EE was performing maintenance on the TG Drive when a piece of stone fell from between the shields striking top of EE left hand. This caused a laceration that required 9 sutures.

Employee was using an 8-foot steel bar at the P 9/10 chute to remove a slab (rock) at the bottom of the chute. As the employee was attempting to hit the slab, their left hand hit the bottom of the chute door and smashed their left pinky finger.

EE hit EE's left index finger with a hammer while aligning a piece of steel.

At 19:20 the IP's heavy equipment caught fire. After EE's fire suppressant device failed EE opened the door to EE's vehicle, letting in the smoke before closing the door. After realizing EE should not stay in the vehicle any longer the IP evacuated the vehicle and went into EE's supervisors car awaiting medical aid.

While grinding and wearing safety glasses got a piece of metal in eye

The crew was pulling the liner down the slope and pulled a little to fast when the liner unraveled and caught speed, they tried to hold it with the forklift, it began to roll down the slope when the slope and the crew on the corners got out of the way, the employee in the middle tried to avoid by jumping and it caught their feet and they slipped down.

The employee was shutting off wash down hydrant with a T handle. The threaded flange connecting the casing split in half, shooting all 6 feet of the stem upward into the employee's face splitting EE's lip open requiring sutures.

Employee struck EE's mouth on a support beam while walking along catwalk. The impact caused bleeding and loosened several upper front teeth, though no external facial injury occurred

Employee was filling a tire with air. EE went to release the ratchet strap and it fell off, striking EE's right wrist. EE suffered a laceration that required 3 stitches.

Miner was refueling a haul truck, using a ladder to access the fuel receptacle. While descending the ladder, the minor lost footing and missed a rung and landed on the right ankle causing a sprain.

Employee was going around a corner on a shuttle car. Their hand was on the handle on the canopy. They rubbed the corner of the rib with the canopy. They caught a finger between the hand hold and the rib causing a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was working to get EE's hammer from the welding truck. While holding the tool box open the hammer slipped from EE's other hand and hit EE's left middle finger.

Employee was installing a pin in the rib and as they tried to line the steel up with the chuck, their right index finger got caught between the two resulting in a laceration requiring five sutures. They received a full release with no restrictions and returned the same shift.

When the bit caught a piece of steel, the hand drill twisted in the employee's hand striking the employee in the face with the battery of the cordless drill.

The cone crusher stopped working, the employee traveled out of the plant shack to turn off the belts in the plant. Upon returning back to the plant shack they experienced pain in their right knee. On 3.23.26 the employee received an injection in their knee making the injury reportable.

Lifting drive sprocket and lost grip. Hand was pinned between sprocket and adjustment bolt. Fatty portion of hand was pinched and slit open. PPE was worn to include gloves. Miner received stiches and no time was lost.

IW pulled a tool tray out and strained EE's back.

The miner was moving a new wire reel to power the hoist. Miner was using a socket to remove a bolt when the socket slipped and hit the miner in the mouth. The bottom of the miner's two front teeth was chipped off.

While grinding there was paint and metal particles that blew into EE's eye, EE was wearing foam lined glasses and also a face shield. Wind from the west 21MPH at the time of the incident.

EE was rotating the sand screws manually by grabbing a hold of the V-belts, as the EE was rotating the sand screws the EE's middle and ring finger was caught between the V-belt and Sheeve causing a Turf Fracture to the tip of the ring finger.

Employee was moving a 15 Hp pump and caught EE's fingers between the wheel dolly and the pump. Employee finished EE's shift and decided to see Dr. the next shift, and returned to work EE's next shift after the Dr visit.

EE was attempting to use pry bar to lift up shaft on roll press roll. As EE attempted the pry bar slipped and EE fell on right side, EE placed left arm to catch self and felt a sharp pain in left bicep.

Employee was walking to EE's work location and felt something in EE's right eye. Wind and dust could have been a factor.

While installing a side plate on a feeder, a vibrator activated and blew dust under EE's goggles and into EE's eye. EE went to urgent care, where a small lime particle was removed from EE's eye.

The IP completed fueling of the mucker. While returning the hose to the fuel cell the hose fell striking the IPs ring finger, causing a cut requiring one stitch to close, the IP went to the local hospital verifying no bone was broken, returning to work the next day. The IP was not at their normal job role after the incident for 1 1/2 shifts verifying the finger was not broken.

Fracture of thumb with stitches

Employee was finishing EE's inside bolt when EE went to drop EE's canopy. The canopy post collar dropped down striking EE's right pointer finger. This resulted in a small distal fracture of the right pointer finger.

Operator was operating a Komatsu WA 500, driving from the fuel island back to the area EE was working. EE hit a rutted area and the front end loader bounced, causing the operator to hit EE's head and jamb EE's thumb into the joystick.

Employee had finished up using a grinder, too EE's face shield and welding coat off when they felt something in the eye. EE was seen by the local clinic, it was a small piece of metal that was removed with a cotton swab and they gave EE antibiotic eye drops.

EE was involved with installing v-belts when they became twisted. EE was manually rotating the v-belts on the pulley to straighten them when the pulley unexpectedly rotated causing the EE's finger to become trapped between the pulley and the v-belt.

While prying the bearing loose, EE's right pinky finger was caught between the prybar shaft and the metal edge of the ""top-head"" on the right. EE's pinky was smashed causing a laceration. EE was taking to the emergency room and received stitches.

Employee sustained a laceration to EE's right knee while cutting with a hand tool during a maintenance task.

Subject was changing the bags in a baghouse on 3/13 and 3/16 which involved a lot of bending and lifting. Subject had discomfort in EE's back and thought resting it would be fine, but still had pain days later. Subject reported it on 3/19/2026. Subject has been going to a chiropractor to help with the discomfort.

Employee was removing plastic wrapping from a pallet of bentonite bags using a utility knife and cut EE's left thumb.

Finger caught under crane cable after cable slack was winched taut resulting in a laceration requiring 6 stitches. Returned to full duty; no restrictions.

Assisting continuous miner operator cleaning rock and coal material from the top of the miner. A small piece of roof rock fell striking EE on shoulder. The injury sustained was bruising and a small tear in flesh. Mine roof was fully supported in this area. Rock size was about the size of a football.

EE was starting an air compressor and hurt EE's wrist when pulling the pull cord to start compressor.

EE was cutting a discarded piece of belt with a belt utility knife. EE was cutting away from self and snapped the blade off. A small piece of the broken blade was lodged in the belt and as EE's momentum and EE's right linear distal medium forearm was struck against causing a 2CM laceration.

Morenci Mill Maintenance employee was in the belt shop attempting to cut some skirting for a belt job. As they began to cut using the Olfa knife, the knife slipped cutting into the A6 rated glove and HexArmor sleeve into the employees left thumb, side cutting the skin next to the nail.

EE was operating a diesel motor, EE was the second motor following another motor with a flat car. The involved EE's motor was not attached to the other motor. EE stood up while tramming to see the distance between motors when EE's hard hit a low hanging bag in the roof mesh. This caused EE's hard hat to strike EE's nose resulting in a nasal bone fracture.

Finger was caught between two bricks. Employee had a fracture with stitches.

While using a punch to dislodge a backstop bushing from a conveyor gear reducer, subject struck a finger with the hammer. Subject did not think it was bad until they noticed the bone was moving the next day.

Operator was mounting a Haul Truck and raising the boarding ladder. The operator's hand was on the boarding ladder switch when the handrail to the ladder pinched their finger between the switch and the handrail.

Contractor was assisting repairs of coal mill rollers during outage. When shaft was being lowered onto sawhorse the injured who was assisting the moving of the shaft, pinched their right handed middle finger between the shaft and the sawhorse causing a laceration in their finger. Contractor Supervisor took the injured to get medical attention. Receiving 10 sutures.

Mill Crusher Ops employee was making their rounds this morning checking all the unit screens at the Secondary Crusher, employee went to close the ""doghouse"" door and smashed their middle finger.

originally Diagnosed with a non reportable strain to EE's left knee, sustained while connecting a hose to a tanker truck. On follow up with Orthopedic Dr. 02/12/26 EE was scheduled for MRI and PT. Case elevated when EE started medical treatment (physical therapy) 03/09/2026.

Employee was cutting a belt when EE's hand slipped and EE cut EE's left pinky

An operator was using a rock hook to unplug a chute. They were pulling up on a stuck rock when it broke loose which caused the tool to come up and make contact with the employee's central incisor #8 (front upper) tooth.

Employee had just scaled the top went to step forward to bar down another piece, and a small thin piece of trona fell striking and cutting their upper lip. Employee received 5 stitches.

While attempting to pull a support shaft out of a grate, the shaft shifted and caught employees hand between the shaft and grating.

employee was replacing and old disconnect box. EE got cut by the edge of the box on EE's arm. EE went to get a tetanus shot for safety

The Employee was attempting to lift a cribbing block out of the back of a pickup truck while fully extended over the tailgate. In the process of lifting EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder and noticed a lump. EE later noticed a bruise on EE's shoulder

The employee was using a chain ratchet (3-ton) to secure a tailpiece into the scoop bucket. As EE ratcheted it back the body of the ratchet twisted and the handle pinched EE's hand between it and the scoop bucket.

IE was removing the boost valve from shield 100 with a pry bar, when the valve freed it swung on the four connected hoses and hit EE in the mouth, breaking EE's front tooth.

Emp was holding chisel while trying to loosen bolts on blow bar locking rounds on crusher rotor and striking it with a sledgehammer. The hammer ricocheted off the chisel and struck emp left thumb.

While clearing brush, the employee got a wood shaving beneath their face shield and safety glasses, causing irritation to their left eye. Employee was evaluated by a physician and prescribed medicated eye drops. No lost workdays or restricted duty resulted.

EE was removing drill steel from a drilled hole. Pusher and extension separated in hole. Pusher stayed in drill chuck, extension stayed in roof. Extension fell out mashing left pinky finger between pusher and extension causing a tuft fracture to the end of the left pinky finger.

The employee was using a hammer to remove the ground engagement tool (tooth) on the loader bucket. When striking the GET, a chip from the hammer face broke off and entered the top of the employee's left forearm.

When employee was attempting to drive wedges out of rotor on the max cap, EE pinched EE's left pinky finger with the sledge hammer handle when swinging. this caused small fracture at last bone in pinky finger.

An employee used a knife to open a tuna can during a break. While cutting into the can, the knife slipped off the metal edge and cut across their right thumb, causing a two-inch laceration through their cut-resistant glove. The injury occurred because the employee used an improper tool for the task.

Employee was tasked with installing a vulcanized splice in 17-6 conveyor belt. As part of the assigned task, employee tripped which caused them to fall forward and strike their mouth against the cooker. Contact resulted in a broken tooth and laceration to employee lip.

Walking Down Stairs and stepped on a 3in rock rolling the left ankle.

EE was opening a box of welding rods using a self-retracting blade box cutter. While cutting the thick protective plastic covering, EE cut in a direction toward self. During the cutting motion, the knife got caught in the plastic, it became free the pulling motion caused a laceration to the middle joint (knuckle) of EE's left thumb.

Employee was called to assist in cleanup of a floc spill; Employee was using a shovel to clear the floc, slipped and fell, hit the right side of their face on the concrete, causing a laceration in right eyebrow, required sutures.

Squatting to retrieve a rope and caused a back spasm.

reaching over the bolter they struck their right forearm on a T3 channel resulting in a laceration. They received 4 stitches and came back to work. no time missed.

Employee was an air impact with reducer and socket. They went to the place the tool in place to tighten a bolt and felt a pop in their elbow. They were given self care treatment, but on 3/16/2026 they sought medical treatment and were given medication for treatment.

While using a track jack, the jack bar slipped out of the employee's hand and struck them in the chin causing a laceration.

Miner was using a handheld grinder on a weld when metal debris flew into left eye. Eye wash station was unsuccessful at remedying, so miner was taken to urgent care for treatment. Doctor successfully removed metal debris with tweezers.

Employee was operating an air hoist when their hand got caught in the chain of the hoist. It smashed is left thumb and index finger causing lacerations.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee on 3/27/2026.

Employee was diagnosed with a standard threshold shift by Dr on 03/19/2026, this hearing loss is consistent with noise induced loss in the left ear

An employee had made multiple trips up and down tank stairs to swap tanks and began feeling ill. They went to the Lab and laid their head on desk when another employee observed them and asked a manager to come over and assess. The manager assessed and took employee to ER for evaluation. Employee was treated for dehydration.

Employee whose last shift was 07-23-2015 was awarded a 5% op claim on 03-18-2026

The employee has received a 10% op award.

EE sustained a Standard Threshold Shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss. Occupational exposures could not be ruled out. Confirmation received from Au.D. CPS/A, on 03/17/26. Retraining and refitting complete.

While cleaning brush up an employee contacted poison ivy. EE went home and had a mild reaction. Today EE's reaction was severe enough to go to see a doctor. EE had reaction on EE's face and stomach.

The mine received a Self-Insured Employer Decision on 3/16/26 from a medical report dated 12/18/25. The report identifies a 10% permanent partial disability possibly from occupational pneumoconiosis. Specific date and time of actual disease contraction is unknown.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Based on audiometric evidence and review on March 13, 2026, the employee meets the reportable hearing loss threshold under 30 CFR Part 62. The age-corrected Standard Threshold Shift was 25.6 dB in the right ear, exceeding the 25 dB average at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz from the employee's baseline/revised baseline audiogram. All 30 CFR Part 62 requirements were followed.

Received a CWP diagnosis for employee on 3/12/2026.

Individual developed carpal tunnel and had surgery on 04/15/2026

Employee began to experience pain in EE's shoulder after dismounting a haul truck. EE was seen by an ER doctor and referred to an ORTHO. An MRI reading on 03-11-2026 revealed significant chronic arthritis and was restricted for no work.

IE experienced skin irritation after exposure to water over the boots while searching for a damaged coupler. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

IE experienced skin irritation after exposure to water over the boots while searching for a damaged coupler. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee experienced skin irritation following a cumulative exposure to water over their boots while searching for a damaged coupler. 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.

IE experienced skin irritation after exposure to water over the boots while searching for a damaged coupler. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

The mine received a Self-Insured Employer Decision on 3/5/26 from a medical report dated 10/17/25. The report identifies a 12.55% permanent partial disability (hearing loss) possibly from occupational noise exposure. Employee has been retired since 4/16/25.

EE has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

58yr. old female miner has been diagnosed with a degenerative condition.

Employee wasn't feeling well went to car and tried to leave other employee stopped EE to check on EE. figured out EE was having a heart attack pulled EE out Checked Vitals found no pulse and started CPR on EE. Employee called 911 and MSHA. EMS Arrived on location. and took EE to the hospital.

Operator on lunch saw EE's truck on pile of rocks. When contact was made, EE unresponsive, truck running, doors locked. Supervisor broke window to get to EE, EE remained unresponsive. CPR started and continued while EE transported to Hospital. This appears to be a possible cardiac event. Investigation ongoing.

An employee experienced a medical emergency underground, and the cause was not immediately known. As a courtesy, MSHA's emergency line was notified. Following a thorough investigation by MSHA, the State of Illinois, mine and contractor management, along with a diagnosis from a licensed healthcare professional it was determined the event was not caused by a hazardous mine condition.

Pre-existing condition stemming from heart problems and malfunctioning defibrillator. While operating a water truck, miner experienced chest pain and dizziness and passed out after exiting the truck and asking for help.

An unresponsive truck driver was found in the driver seat of their haul truck. 9-1-1 was notified at 12:51P on Friday, March 6, 2026.

CONTRACTOR/CUSTOMER After loading their truck with stone at our site, C R Cozino Inc's employee was injured. The driver was attempting to remove some stone & punctured their left hand when the tailgate latch fell on their hand that was positioned on the tailgate pin. NOT A LUCK STONE EMPLOYEE.