Mining Incidents in May 2026

A roof fall occurred on the District #4 Tailgate in #3 entry, 30 feet inby crosscut #95 due to adverse roof conditions and abutment pressures blocking off access of the longwall tailgate.

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the crabapple slope bottom in the #9 switch. The fall was caused by a slip fault running through the area above the primary anchorage. The fall measured 40ft long x 8-10ft high by 16ft wide. No injury or equipment damage due to this incident.

A non-injury roof fall that measured 25' long, 25' wide, it is undetermined how high, occurred on the 005 MMU Frog Pond Panel 6. The fall was initially isolated to the xcut in the #2 intersection at break #11. The fall continued to the #3 intersection at break #11 on 5/29/26 while under a 103(k). The panel is now being sealed.

Keyway on shaft of Production Hoist Sheave wheel broke causing shaft to shift and caused damage. Had to replace shaft.

Tailgate intersection fell above anchor point. Ventilation was not disrupted, no employees were trapped or injured. The longwall continued to mine to get through the fall area.

A roof fall occurred underground at xc 23 number 5 entry on the e. mains.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 5/22/2026 at 1:58pm. The fall measured 100' long by 15' high and 16' wide. The fall occurred on Mainline 3 Belt at 34 1/2 crosscut. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off and will be cleaned up

Lost incoming power from Rocky Mountain Power. Mine fans were lost and mine was evacuated. Notified MSHA. Power was restored at 7:00pm and miners returned to the mine by 10:30pm.

The Contrary Service hoist would not run due to programming problems in the PLC Controller.

The Contrary Service Hoist had a roll of conveyor belt loaded on it that was attached to the 30 Ton Overhead electric Hoist that is used to unload the belt. The PC and Overhead hoist remote control had electrical problems and this interfered with the use of the Elevator.

At approximately 7:20PM the shift supervisor was conducting work area inspections, finding a fall of ground in the 3800 ramp. The fall of ground was above the anchorage zone in an active working area that impeded passage.

Excavator operator was excavating smoldering material. MSHA inspector stated EE momentarily saw flames. All personnel were withdrawn from the mine immediately. There was no damage or impairment to operators or equipment.

Bad relay on the brake control that did not let it get another voltage to release the brakes. Back in operation on 5/14/26 at 9:15 AM

After pumping #49 seal located on the TG9 panel at 25 block, elevated readings were found. Evacuation of the mine commenced immediately. No injuries occurred due to this incident. All employees were accounted for once reaching the surface with no issues. Reference number #05036739

A fall of ground occurred in the FED2352 level on May 13th, 2026. The fall of ground happened between shifts and was discovered by the ore control geologist team. Approximately 200 tons of material fell.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the H7 Tailgate section, #2 entry, inby 36 wall. The fall was approximately 7' high x 16' wide x 30' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

The excavator was parked 20-25 ft from an energized 13.8 kV overhead power line. During inspection, the boom entered the unsafe proximity zone and contacted the energized line, causing an electrical fault. Sparks and hot particles ignited nearby dry vegetation.

An unplanned roof fall above the anchorage point occurred in the intersection of crosscut 1, entry 2 of the 5 Left sealed off section.

CM cut into an uncharted / unmapped gas well leg on the North Mains section. 0 injuries, 0 ventilation issues, 0 escapeways affected. Gel present and 0 CH4 present.

An unplanned fire not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery occurred on a Caterpillar 325c excavator on the course refuse disposal area of the preparation plant. The machine was owned and operated by Doss Enterprises, LLC. No injuries resulted from the incident.

Service Cage Damage. Upper brattice door was damaged while transporting materials down the shaft causing the brattice doors to interfere with the use of the cage. The brattice doors were repaired and the cage was put back into operation later that day.

The Coeur hoist went down due to a broken secondary connector. The electrician found the problem and replace it. These are new connectors and don't appear to hold up as well. Hoist was back up at 8:50 am. The connectors will be checked weekly.

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the #5 entry on the 2nd East Mains at spad #258. The fall was approximately 80 feet long, 20 feet wide and up to 50 inches thick.

While operating hoist in automatic mode, the hoist stopped and the operator couldn't get the hoist to move.

While lake shore was doing 90-day check and adjust slack in the guide rope. while running hoist it got stuck in the guide rail. slack was removed in guide rope, shimms were installed, and several tests were run with no issues.

Roof fall located in #1 Entry (Return Entry) between 13 to 14 Block. The dimensions were approximately 60'x19'x8'. No injuries occurred from this incident.

At 10:37 pm the chippy hoist experienced a power surge that tripped the main breaker. The hoist operator is fairly new and wasn't confident in resetting the breaker, so EE called electricians. While they were in travel, we stood down the crews and prepared to hoist them to 3700. The electricians arrived, reset the breaker and the hoist was back to duty at 11:30pm.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 5/4/26 at 8:22 am. The fall measured 16'by 40'long. The fall occurred in #6 entry 83 cross cut in 5 North. The area was posted on all sides and dangered off.

A roof fall was discovered at break 10, #2 entry of 78 HG panel. The size of the fall was approximately 12ft H x 16ft W x 20ft L.

At approximately 12:35 PM, a fire occurred at the TR Bolinder Crusher. Prior to the incident, maintenance activities were being performed on the guarding for the cone feed, during which a torch was used to clear bolt holes for installation of the guard. Upon completion of the task, three bolinder employees left the work area and returned to their trailer for a scheduled break.

Employee was riding up in the elevator when it stopped on the 4th floor. The doors would not open. The elevator company was notified, and in the meantime other employees were able to eventually get the doors opened from the outside and the employee got out safely.

Maintenance began 4/24/2026. Grinding on 4/30/2026, with fire watch in place, caused smoldering in combustible material near the work area, which was extinguished. Additional grinding occurred 5/1/2026. On 5/2/2026, a fire was reported on the plant roof at 6:05 AM and extinguished within one hour. Sections of the metal roof were cut to access hot spots, requiring replacement.

A contract mechanic/welder hired by another contractor was fatally injured when the ammonium nitrate auger EE was attempting to extract from a pipe exploded.

EE and another employee were pulling the engine and removing nose cone on the radiator. EE was on the bottom under the 992g wheel loader. The other employee was on top of the machine. EE was taking the radiator nose off, accidentally took bolts out of counter weights and it fell on EE. Resulting in a fatality.

Employee was setting a post at 24xcut in 7 South #6 track entry, to barricade off an area of concern. While tightening up a post a piece of rock dislodged from the upper portion of the rib and fell striking the employee. The employee suffered fatal injuries as a result of this event.

Injured employee was attempting to cross the Longwall face conveyor chain at the tailgate end of the face. As EE was stepping across, EE's right foot went down in the opening at the end of the Eicotrack and a chain flight struck EE's right leg, amputating it below the knee.

Our employee was performing flight installation on a dryer. While positioning and tack welding a plate, the material became unstable and tipped over, landing on employee's right hand causing amputation to the tip of the 5th finger and a fracture to the 4th finger.

Employee claims EE leaned across the bottom drill to fuel it and felt a pop in EE's stomach. EE said EE thought EE had pulled a muscle. EE did not properly report it to management. EE went to the doctors on EE's own volition. EE admitted to being seen prior to our employ for stomach issues. We question this claim and are actively investigating it.

The injured was drilling into the rib to install a rib bolt, when EE was bringing the drill head back toward EE, EE caught EE's right ring finger between the inner mast and inner carriage area of drill head and the drill station frame.

EE was replacing tram-cylinder on HP4 cone and got EE's thumb pinched between the cylinder and cone, resulting in laceration/partial amputation of the left thumb.

An EE was in the process of cutting a vertical wall cut using a Sky stone wire saw. The saw had been running at normal startup amps. During this time the employee walked behind the saw at the exact time the diamond wire failed and struck the employee on EE's right leg. Causing a laceration to the mid thigh. After physician consultation amputation near the knee was completed.

I.E. was hanging cable when EE lost EE's balance and hit EE's back.

Dozer abruptly stopped on its own causing the operator's upper body to move in a forward while the lap belt held the lower body in the seat. The operator then experienced pain in back with numbness and tingling. Contributing fact was a loose wire at the bottom of the connector and an internal locking tab failure within the connector, allowing the wire to back out.

Employee was walking down the boarding ladder of haul truck when EE slipped and injured EE's arm trying to catch self. Dr. appointment on 06/03/26 confirmed bicep tear.

Employee had loaded a toolbox on the rear of EE's ride. While adjusting the box with a pry bar EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. EE is being treated for a strained shoulder.

While throwing miner cable over, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. EE was seen at OA and placed off work starting on 6/1/2026 for a lower back strain.

Employee was cleaning up the left side of cut when rock fell in the cut. Employee was standing at the second row of bolts. When the rock fell in the cut a rock rolled back and struck the employee in the right leg.

Employee was shoveling on the beltline, when felt pain in shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was standing in the shop and went to move when EE felt a pop and experienced pain in EE's lower left leg, ankle and calf area.

Miner was attempting to readjust the flash pipe to better seat the coupling. The pipe had pressure causing the flash to come towards EE's face. The dust accumulation was more than traditional flush technique could remove. Miner was transported to local medical facility and received a Morgan Flush.

EE raised a sight door on conveyor C10 while greasing the tail pulley to ensure the bearing was taking grease. The door was not secured open with the safety latch. While greasing a gust of wind blew the door down striking EE in the back of the head. EMS was called and employee was taken to hospital via plane due to risk of brain injury.

IE was riding on a mantrip when EE hit EE's head on a hanging deluge pipe causing a strain in EE's neck.

The injured was picking up trash on 18 East Tail, Longwall set up face, while attempting to pick up an empty bulk dust bag that had rock dust on top of it, the injured stated that as EE attempted to pick the bag up, EE felt pain in EE's lower back and it rotated down right shoulder. EE started missing work on 6/2/2026.

EE was taking the cutting edge off of a loader. A bolt slipped, EE reached for it cutting EE's hand open. EE received 13 stitches.

A miner was finishing driving a split set bolt and as EE was removing the jack leg the driver hung up in the bolt. When pulling on it the driver freed suddenly causing EE to step back awkwardly on a rock resulting in a right knee injury. MRI showed a ruptured patella tendon.

Employee was standing on the back of the miner, reaching up and fixing a tube chain, when EE slipped and twisted EE's left knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was holding next drill steel while lowering the drill head. Drill head came in contact with next steel forcing the steel into the employee's upper leg causing a puncture type wound.

Employee was attempting to rig up equipment to unload off of a trailer when EE fell through walkway injuring EE's leg and rolling EE's ankles.

The injured employee tripped over a bolt clamp union that was attached to a pipe in a structure. When EE tripped EE fell on rail striking EE's left side ribs.

Several contract employees were reclaiming discharge pipe that was hung against mine roof. While separating the pipe sections, the pipe began to fall in a chain reaction. Discharge pipe fell from the mine roof, springing upwards, striking employee in the face

While removing a bed pin, stored energy in the component caused it to suddenly dislodge and shift the bed. The uncontrolled movement allowed the brass bar to slip and drop, pinning the employee's hand against the tire. Resulted in a hand injury from impact/pinch force.

Employee was walking up berm near water pump. Felt pop in left leg. Doctor diagnosed as partially ruptured achilles tendon.

Employee was working on the pump at the shaker sump at the Crabapple Slope. The employee grabbed the chain to lift up the pump out of the sump when they felt a discomfort in right shoulder. Employee worked all scheduled shift until they were taken off of work on 9/15/2026 to surgically repair their right shoulder.

Employees were loading a belt dolly onto a flat car. The employees pushed on the dolly while attempting to straighten out the dolly on the car and the dolly rolled onto the injured employee's finger (fracture)

EE was flipping the stationary jaw die on the 400x Powerscreen Jaw and prematurely removed the lifting strap before it was secured, dropping it on EE's left foot. EE wore proper PPE. Foreman and operator witnessed the event. An EE immediately helped lift the heavy die to free EE's foot. A properly rated strap was used.

Miner was sitting on apron of screen before the Roto-Lift chipping clay out of fins while screen deck was not operating, but still energized. Roto-Lift started turning while miners feet were between fins, causing left leg to become crushed between Roto-Lift fin and frame of screen. EMS was called and miner transported to the ER.

Employee was squeegeeing the floor, when they felt a pop in their knee. Continued to pop throughout the day

Employee tripped on rocks

Walking across the leach pad, stepped and sunk down to EE's left knee. when EE pulled it out of the mud EE felt a rip

Ee adding bolts to carousel on bolter when rock came down, striking EE on the head. Transported to HGH, diagnosed with a scalp laceration and closed head injury, released to modified duty. Ee followed-up on 6/2 and put off work. Diagnosis was changed to concussion.

Operator was dismounting D-6 dozer when EE's foot slipped from the blade arm due to wet and muddy conditions causing EE to hit EE's left knee on the arm. Operator had just returned to work from a double knee replacement and the impact on the knee caused the incision/scar area to reopen.

The haulage system was backing up when the back MBC operator notice there was waterline on the low structure and instructed the operators to pull in by. The injured employee had EE's foot outside of the operator's compartment when EE moved the MBC and crushed part of EE's foot between the MBC and the rib/bottom. This resulted in broken bones in EE's foot and a lost time injury.

Employee was helping get an air drill unstuck off of a cable bolt, when the drill was free the handle came around and struck EE on the hip. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was working on coal chute when slipped and cut middle and ring finger on right hand on a piece of metal.

A 50 lb. bagger employee was opening an air valve at silo #2 in an attempt to unstop the line around 6:00 pm. The employee struggled to open the valve and felt that EE had pulled a muscle, so EE stopped work and reported the incident.

The employee stated EE exited the S/C when EE twisted improperly and felt a pain and pop in EE's knee. Employee sought medical attention by a specialist and was taken off work on 6/11/2026.

Employee stated EE was changing the AC accumulator when EE's wrench slipped and as EE reached to catch self a access lid fell hitting EE's left thumb.

Employee stated they were changing the AC accumulator when their wrench slipped and as they reached to catch themselves an access lid fell hitting their left thumb.

Employee was attempting to remove an insert out of EE's drill steel. EE was beating out EE's steel when EE felt a pop in EE's right elbow. Doctor's restrictions took EE off work on 5/27/2026.

Employee was attempting to screw a new heavy drill bit onto the drill assembly rig by self. Believing the threads had safely caught, EE let go; however, the bit unthreaded, fell, and struck down directly onto EE's hand and wrist.

Loose material during loading allowed a rock to roll from the bucket and strike Cat 75, causing a rough load event. The impact broke the rear window. The operator later developed back pain and required clinic evaluation by ERT.

IE was cutting a gauge rod with a guarded grinder. The grinder kicked back and struck IE above the right knee, causing a laceration. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While hosing down a recent spill at the clean coal sump on the second floor of the prep plant EE stepped down from the concrete floor to the grating and twisted EE's right ankle, resulting in a sprain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The employee had completed the electrical repair on the track switch and was hooking up the spring barrel to the throw bar using a slate bar. The slate bar slipped off of the spring barrel and the employee lost EE's balance causing EE to fall forward striking the ground. Employee started missing work on 07/08/2026.

The operator was performing a wash-down using hot condensate when the hose split, resulting in second-degree burns to the chest area.

While a miner was docking the boat in rainy, windy conditions, the motor failed at idle, causing loss of control. Wet, slippery surfaces and an attempt to prevent collision led to a slip and fall, resulting in the miner's right forearm being caught and crushed between the boat and dredge. The miner was assisted and transported to the hospital at - 2:26 AM.

Employee was adjusting equipment to align and fit properly near the cone crusher and belt guard. While positioning equipment, the employee's hand became caught and was crushed between the cone and the belt guard, resulting in injury to the hand.

EE had hit a neutral line with their raised bed. EE states they jumped from the truck and hurt their left ankle but did not report the injury to any supervision. We found out 4 days later and were unable to conduct an investigation due to EE retaining an attorney. This is why this report has been delayed.

While loading 14-foot jumbo steels onto the rack, the jumbo began reversing; a steel caught on rock, sprang free, and struck the IP's left knee.

Employee was repairing a Raymond Roller Mill Journal assembly. EE was lifting the part with a sling and forklift to position it on a work table. EE attempted to reposition the part before placing on the table when the assembly came loose and a portion fell crushing EE's right thumb.

Employee was on a safe rack when the flooring gave way. Employee did not fall all the way through and fall protection was in use. During the process of catching self the employee bruised the left arm and left leg.

On 5/20/26 a contract laborer experienced discomfort in EE's groin while helping pull 4" HDPE pipe into a return entry. On 5/21/26 EE was helping supply a section scoop and experienced more discomfort. EE was taken to a treatment center and diagnosed with a hernia.

Employee was standing in the #3 left entry facing the rear of the miner when a piece of slate contacted the front of EE's hard hat, as EE turned to step away EE tripped and fell causing pain in EE's left knee. EE was diagnosed with a non displaced fibular head fracture.

EE was troubleshooting a motor on the autosampler. While attempting to actuate the brake, wires arced, causing an arc flash.

Employee was in the excavator and driving it backwards down a dirt slope with their neck turned watching behind them and it bounced and popped their neck. At first they didn't think much of it and thought the soreness would go away and it continued to get worse. forcing them to eventually seek treatments from a Chiropractor.

Employee was working on cleaning up a rib roll when more of the rib rolled out hitting the employee on the right shoulder and lower back. Employee continued to work until 8/3/2026 when EE was taken off work.

Miner was at end of shift and stacking unused metal pieces after working on fabrication project. Miner was walking on metal sheet that was on the ground and fell, the fall resulted in a broken lower right leg. It was dark in this area, miner was using a headlamp for light. Medical services responded and took EE to the ER, miner required surgery.

Employee was walking to the tool slide in the #4 entry outby #1 unit with EE's head tilted to the side when EE's left ear came in contact with a bent piece of wire mesh resulting in a laceration that required sutures.

Mechanic was helping another employee hang a rubber blanket

Employee was a passenger in a mantrip. While on the ME travelway @ XC 76-77 they ran over an 8" rock, causing the employee to strike their hard hat on the canopy of the mantrip causing pain in neck and top of head.

Employee was reaching down to grab a pump, tripped and fell against coal rib hyper extending EE's right shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictions (no use of right arm). Surgery pending.

The driller shooter was carrying boxes into the blasting magazine. EE bumped EE's hard hat on the door frame, and when EE went to grab it, EE slipped on the magazine floor (raining and muddy). When EE's weight re-distributed to EE's right leg, EE felt it pop at the knee, which was a ruptured quadricep tendon and right thigh muscle. The knee was professionally immobilized.

The employee was taking a busted bag off the conveyor belt and as EE tossed this bag in a wheel barrel the material in the wheel barrel blew up into EE's face getting under EE's safety glasses and causing and eye injury.

EMPLOYEE WAS STRICKING SIDE OF ANFO POT TO LOOSEN ANFO WHEN THE HAMMER CAME BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH AND CHIN.

Employee stated EE was in the process of hand loading 6' jacks. After loading 2 jacks, when attempting to load the 3rd EE twisted and felt pain in EE's lower back.

IE was a part of a crew setting posts at right track, 24 wall in the mains. The crew set 2 posts and was in the process of setting a third when a large rock dislodged from the rib. IE dove out of the way of the incoming rock, EE's hard hat fell off and EE struck EE's head on a scoop parked in the crosscut. Injury was not the result of a training issue.

Employee was attempting to install a roof bolt. As they were attempting to install the roof bolt in the hole, they heard and felt their right shoulder pop. Employee continued to work until they were taken off due to doctor's restrictions on 6/26/2026.

Employee was standing next to wrecker trailer and reached up on the trailer to retrieve EE's earmuffs. When EE stepped back, EE stepped on the welder power plug connection, twisting EE's knee. EE was taken to the ER and given restrictions that cannot be accommodated at this time. Currently ONGOING.

Employee was checking for a leak in a hydraulic hose when EE received a puncture in EE's right hand index finger. EE was taken to the hospital for examination of suspected oil injection to the puncture site.

Employee was carrying 6' bolts to supply miner when EE slipped and fell, causing EE to twist EE's back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

ind was stacking cable when a johnson super car was backing up struck the individual on EE's right side which resulted in a right hip fracture and bruised knee

Struck by rock that fell from top and clipped employee hard hat and arm causing laceration to EE's left forearm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was entering EE's haul truck when EE heard EE's right knee pop when sitting down into the seat. Miner had an MRI done on 5/19/2026 where a tear in EE's meniscus was found. The miner is scheduled for surgery to repair the knee.

Miner was pulling drill out of hole when EE lost EE's balance and fell. As miner fell EE's middle finger on left hand became caught between the machine and leg pinch point. This caused a laceration to the left 3rd finger. Miner was taken to clinic for fingernail removal at nail bed requiring 7 sutures.

large piece of granite fell on ee's right leg.

I.E. Stated EE was helping put up a waffle beam across the road when the helper lost grip of the beam dropping it smashing two fingers on left hand between beam and tractor. X-Ray showed 2 broken fingers and EE received 18 stitches.

Employee was pulling a buried cable out of the ground and strained EE's back. Urgent care treated EE for back spasms.

Employee was performing clean up duties in the induration thickener pump house. Employee pulled hose to go around corner when they slipped and fell causing pain in their left knee. Incident exacerbated a recent a non-occupational injury involving same knee. Employee fully accommodated within department since incident date. Employee received medical treatment 7-16-2026.

IP was putting ISA mill back together from an inspection. When tightening a bolt they felt a slight give in their right shoulder.

On Monday, May 18, in the first shift, the operator of the r-line 1 area, suffered a sprained left shoulder, while placing 50-pound bags of product on a pallet.

Employee was repairing a hose on the Skid Steer when cab came down striking EE on the hard hat and knocking EE to the ground hitting the back of EE's head on the concrete floor resulting in sutures to EE's head.

While offloading a poly-fusion machine from a equipment trailer, the employee lost control on the ramp while pulling it toward themselves. The machine rolled over the employee's right foot. Upon freeing their foot, the employee lost balance but recovered without falling. The employee then grabbed their right buttock, indicating pain, and reported discomfort to another employee.

Employee was removing dollies from monorail when EE's finger got caught between 2 wheels. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.

Teammate fell backwards while restacking a pallet from the conveyor

Employee was starting the shift and was participating in a stretch and flex program when EE felt a pop in EE's lower back leading to pain and discomfort.

The injured employee stated that while walking behind a scoop EE stepped on a rock concealed by rock dust, causing EE to twist EE's left ankle and sustain a fracture.

Employee was bolting when a piece of the rib slid off the ventilation tube and struck EE's neck and left shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with neck contusions and a possible concussion. EE was taken off of work the same day 5/19/26.

employee sustained a laceration to EE's left forearm while performing duct fabrication work while using a 6" grinder to cut duct material from an elevated work position.

Was traveling in shuttle car back to miner when a bent rib strap entered the kitchen striking EE on the back of the head. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee stated EE was working on the valve bank on the shear when the lid came down and smashed EE's right pointer finger causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work on 5/19/2026.

Employee was walking along the 7 North Track and the top of EE's hard hat struck the head of a roof bolt in the mine roof. Has pain in EE's neck. No rules or regulations were violated. Employee has training and experience.

Was removing a shield leg jack when the jack swung around and hit EE's right ankle, catching both legs between the cell plate the shield foot.

Employee was guiding the cable rope into the spool. EE's finger was pulled into the spool crushing the end of EE's finger resulting in a broken index finger and stitches.

Employee was dismounting EE's Loader. EE's foot twisted as EE stepped off the ladder onto the ground.

Employee was cleaning hardened material from around piping when released material and water caused EE to lose footing and fall into the water. Employee struck the left side of EE's body, head, & left leg/knee on piping & was briefly submerged before being assisted by a coworker. Initial treatment provided by site nurse. Employee was later removed from site pending medical release.

pushing material with a rubber tire dozer was backing up and ran over a rock causing machine to bounce and cause back strain.

Employee was standing next to the loader straighten out the rock dust to rock dust at the end of the shift, when a piece of the rib rolled out from the top of the binder striking EE in the right ankle. Employee was treated with a fracture to EE's right ankle.

Employee was changing a piece of belt structure when the frame slid, and EE's finger was caught between bed rail and frame. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

As the Safety Technician was walking past the power center, EE tripped over a cable causing EE to fall awkwardly on EE's right knee. Started missing work on 5/18/2026.

On 5-14-2026, the employee lost EE's footing and fell while working on a belt tail piece. The employee received a laceration to EE's head which required one suture to close.

Walking across the 650 duckbill to grab cribs for relay bar. EE stepped off the duckbill into a hole and twisted EE's left ankle.

Employee was moving rail cars around when EE rubbed EE's right eye causing something to get in EE's eye.

Employee stated EE was in the process of bolting the first cut out of 3L on the 007 MMU. After EE finished the first row, draw rock feel from the roof in by the ATRS. Resulting in a piece of draw rock falling into EE's drilling station and striking EE on the right leg.

On May 13, 2026, at 1:15pm, an employee ignored an operator's warning, removed a guard, and reached into a moving conveyor to apply dressing. EE's arm caught, pulling EEs forearm into the headroller & pillow block bearing. Bolt in bearing caused a deep laceration. First aid was given & EMS responded. The worker was hospitalized for surgical repair of the laceration & a muscle tear.

The operator was accessing the cab of a CAT 633D Scraper. With the door open, the operator began to enter the cab when a gust of wind caused the cab door to close. The door impacted the operators back. More than 2 hours later, the operator reported EE felt some pain in EE's groin region.

EE was pushing a welder into the elevator when EE strained EE's neck and shoulder.

Injured was helping 2 other miners re-rail a 555 scoop at the 230 foot mark of the slope track. Two airbags were placed to lift the scoop, blocking was being installed to support the scoop to deflate the bags when a crib block shot out from underneath an airbag and struck the injured employees hard hat, resulting in a small contusion to EEs forehead and a sprain/strain to EEs neck.

While trying to connect EE's drill steels together, the bottom drill steel cross threaded with the starter steel and popped the contractor on the left hand resulting in a fracture to EE's left index finger. EE began missing work on 5/14/2026

Employee was cleaning out the thickener tanks on the south end. While cleaning, employee slipped on mud. Employee fell and twisted left knee.

During the dragline outage, an employee was using a prybar to assist in the task of removing a fairlead sheave. During the task, the pry bar shifted upward and struck the employee in the face and neck area. The employee sustained two cracked teeth and placed on no work for two days.

Night was clear normal temperatures for evening this time of year. Pit traffic conditions were slow. Helper was 1 week into EE's second hitch with company. Cyclone was clogged; helper tried to use EE's hand to unclog it. Hand was injured by the gate closing inside the cyclone.

While walking towards the jaw feeder, the employee grabbed the frame to brace self and cut EE's finger on a sharp edge

Employee was carrying a printer down a set of stairs when EE slipped and fell.

Employee stated EE was walking back to the section when EE rolled EE's ankle. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work.

Employee alleges that EE was working on anti-freeze hose and having trouble with the quick connect. as EE got the hoses connected, EE claims EE felt a pain on the left side of EE's neck. EE finished the shift and worked the next day. The pain allegedly got worse and EE went to the er to be checked out on 5/15/2026

Employee was installing roof bolts on the right side of the continuous miner. EE had completed drilling a hole and was pushing a roof bolt up in the hole when EE felt a "pop" in EE's right shoulder. No rules or regulations were violated and EE was wearing required PPE. Body failure performing normal job duty.

Employees were pulling a vertical turbine pump, had placed a joint of column pipe on lay down timbers. As the pipe reached the last timber, it was slightly higher, so employee attempted to lift the pipe and exacerbated a recently repaired hernia. Surgical repair slated for 05/21/26. Currently ONGOING.

The employee was walking down the stairs when, at the bottom step, EE felt EE's hip roll and felt pain. EE did not trip on anything and did not fall.

Employee was putting supplies on miner when EE picked up a rib strap when it cut through EE's glove. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee experienced pain in low back while unloading a wear bar from EE's truck.

Employee was kneeling down on a roof to hold a string line when EE scratched EE's left knee on an exposed screw. The scratch became infected a few weeks later and required medical attention.

EE was crawling through the section. A piece of rock fell out in between the roof bolts falling onto EE's left arm. EE ended up with a laceration. Which resulted EE got eight stitches.

Ee climbed on scissor deck to assess what would be needed for the job. Reported pain in back. No injury by accident, ee has long history of back issues that are non-occupational. Claim is being denied by workers' comp pending medical investigation. Ee on restrictions, site cannot offer modified duty at this time.

While exiting the machine to take a break using the ladder handrail system the employee losing grip on a grease contaminated handrail resulted in a fall from the equipment approximately 3-4 feet to the quarry sand surface. This placed the operator off work and modified duty as of 05/11/2026 due to a lumbar strain/sprain.

Employee was going down to belt deck around 8 belt rounded the corner baring all weight on right leg, turned the corner like individual usually does and felt a pop or snap, couldn't put weight on it after. Waiting evaluation Doctor Recomend Surgery June 06 2026

IE was working on raw coal screen doing some lifting and twisting motions and started feeling pain in shoulders and back. IE went to Sparta Hospital and is off work till released by EE's doctor.

Employee was bolting when the pusher steel slipped out of EE's hands and hit EE on the head. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was helping unload structure from scoop when EE dropped structure on EE's foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

The aero phine bulk storage tote was leaking. The employee checked the tote level and slipped, breaking both ankles.

Employee was kneeling to tighten bolts down on #2 dust valve (Calcination), upon standing EE felt something pop in EE's right knee.

Employees noticed the round door for the dust collector was not sealed. Since they could not close the door properly, the control room was called to shut down the fan and close it properly. An EE was standing in front of the dust collector door when the fan was shut down. Immediately, positive air pressure built up and shot the door out, hitting the EE on the face.

While performing routine cleaning duties, the operator of a Bobcat MT100 mini track skid steer reversed the equipment and made contact with a protruding motor. This resulted in an impact to the operator's lower back

IE was removing belt structure at the LW tail when EE allowed EE's left index finger to get smashed between a top frame and the belt rail causing a cut.

Employee was pulling shuttle car slack to hang when EE felt pain on the right side of EE's chest. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was pulling shields in, one advanced striking employees feet resulting in 2 broken toes and 2 broken metatarsals.

Employee assisting laying track rails on the 7 North Haulage. EE was helping co-workers roll rail over using a long pry bar. As they were rolling a rail, EE stopped but employees on the other end continued to roll their end, causing the bar EE was using to swing back and struck EE on the right side of EE's neck and jaw. Failed to maintain control of the hand tool EE was using.

Employee was center bolting when EE was reaching for plate and EE's finger got caught in drill guide. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee stated that as EE was installing a rib bolt EE felt a sharp pain in EE's middle / left lower back.

Employee on the ground was retrieving a water hose while employees in a manlift were cutting metal off a structure. Employee in the manlift threw a piece of metal from the manlift hitting the employee on the ground in the back of the head and back.

Employee was working on assembling a conveyor with a come-a-long. While cranking on the come-a-long with significant tension the come-a-long released unexpectedly, causing the gears to free wheel; jerking employee's left shoulder toward the core of EE's body causing pain to EE's left shoulder. Went to clinic on 05/20/26 and was placed on restricted duty.

Worker was swinging a 10lb sledgehammer horizontally and felt a pain in EE's side.

EE was assisting in pulling rocks off the miner when EE moved between the scoop bucket and rib. The miner operator then trammed the miner backwards, hitting the scoop bucket which then caught employee between the scoop and rib.

Employee was walking from the dryer area to the main office when EE tripped over a constructed metal ledge leaving the dryer area.

Employee was in the process of tightening a belt on a conveyor. When the employee finished tightening the belt, they made a comment their hip felt uncomfortable to their supervisor. The employee notified the safety department on June 17th (6 weeks later) that their back was hurting and they had already received an MRI and Cat Scan.

A miner was working from a ladder while applying a patch to a screener feed box. While reaching, the ladder slid, causing the miner to fall onto the ladder. The miner sustained a laceration to the right knee and a fracture of the right patella. The miner was prescribed medication and lost time.

While performing overhead hydro-blasting operations in the hopper area of the scrubber, hardened material adhered to the scrubber wall became dislodged and fell from the scrubber wall. The falling material struck the employee on the left hip area.

Employee was cleaning cat walk around Jaw area

Employee was lifting miner cable and water line into hanger when EE felt pain in lower back and leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.

EMPLOYEE STATES EE WAS PUTTING EE'S SECOND STEEL AND A ROCK FELL HITTING EE'S HAND CAUSING A LACERATION TO EE'S RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER

Employee was drilling concrete and cleaning holes to install studs. Concrete dust got in face and eyes.

Employee felt a groin strain while cleaning but delayed reporting it until the end of the shift when the pain persisted.

EE clocked in at 10:35 am. EE walked to the haul truck. Put both hands on railings and placed right foot on the first step to climb stairs to enter haul truck. EE heard a pop and had left ankle pain,10:49 am.

Employee picked up the conveyor belt to slide it over and tighten bolt overhead. EE used EE's arms and head to push the belt up and over. After moving, employee turned EE's body and felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back and had pain standing, sitting and walking.

Normal shoveling task, it was EE's first day and EE was being trained on task. EE's left elbow popped and EE lost strength in EE's arm and hand. Supervisor took employee to the urgent care to have it looked at.

The employee was lifting a rub rail into position on a continuous mining machine when EE experienced pain in EE's groin area. The employee continued working following the incident and remained at work until being removed from duty by a physician on 6/1/2026.

Miner was helping to change a gearbox on a screw conveyor that was difficult to remove. During this process a wrench they were using slipped and their hand hit a bolt on the equipment causing swelling and bruising.

Employee was running shearer when a rock came off the drum and struck EE's hand. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. PPE was a factor.

Passenger in rear of a Mine Cat struck the heater with head (above left ear) and left shoulder when brakes were applied abruptly, causing bruising. Evaluated at local hospital with no paperwork. Seen by physician 5/15/2026, issued light duty; on 5/28/2026 status changed to no work pending MRI.

The EE was attempting to dismount the Cat 966 FEL, when EE slipped and fell approximately 6 feet. The EE suffered A back injury which required medical attention.

Employee was climbing down the steps of a blast hole drill, when the employees first foot touched the ground EE let go of the handholds with EE's hands, at this moment the other foot got caught on the last rung of the steps causing EE to fall backward onto the ground. The employee had soreness and stiffness in the lower right back.

IE slipped while descending some steps in the prep plant. IE did not maintain three points of contact while on the stairs. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Injured employee was attempting to install a roof bolt when the bolt bent, separated from the drill chuck, and struck EE's right forearm resulting in a fracture and laceration.

While exiting a water truck, the employee missed the second rung from the top of the ladder and fell approximately three feet to the ground. During the fall, the employee attempted to regain balance by grabbing the door, which caused EE's body to shift to the right. Upon impact, EE landed on EE's right elbow and reported pain.

Employee was shoveling on A1 header bulkhead when EE stated EE slipped on a small hill before the belt line and went to catch self and when EE went to catch self EE caught EE's hand in-between the top roller and bracket.

IE reported on 5-4-26 that EE felt a pop in EE's lower back as EE was picking up and stacking cement block on 5-2-26.

Employee was carrying 20' beams through mud. The employee got EE's foot caught on a cable bolt that was sticking out of the mud, causing EE to fall with the beam in EE's hands. Employee fell to the ground, crushing EE's left hand under the beam and EE's body weight.

Employee fell into a chute and onto the material below when the hatch door EE was leaning against unexpectedly opened. The hatch opened because the winch holding it in a semi closed position broke from its anchorage point.

Skoria was placed in the employee parking lot around 4:30am. Pit operator employee slipped in the parking lot getting EE's work bag out of EE's car.

Employee was walking down the face when EE tripped over a rock and injured EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE was assisting with screen replacement on the finish screener. EE stepped onto a spring-support bracket adjacent to the catwalk that resembled a step but was not designed for access, placing EE above guardrail protection. While repositioning, EE lost balance, fell about 10-12 feet, struck a service truck, then the ground, fracturing EE's leg.

Haul truck operator was involved in a tip-over incident while moving material, resulting in the truck overturning onto the driver's side. Following the incident, the employee received a medical evaluation after beginning to experience blurred vision and nausea. The employee was diagnosed with a neck muscle strain and a lumbar muscle strain.

Employee pulled a 6 inch hose full of water to a location for it to drain. While pulling the 6 inch hose employee felt the initial pain in right elbow. Employee connected the 6 inch hose to the water truck after draining opened the valves from the Big Water Tank and pain in right arm continued.

EE was exiting the 980loader in the shop,maintaining 3-points of contact,EE's L foot was on the ground & EEs R foot got stuck in the bottom step.This threw the EE off balance and EE fell backwards and EEs L side landed on a pallet with a cylinder on it.The pallet was approx 10'away from the loader.EE broke 4 ribs on EEs L side from the fall onto the pallet with the cylinder on it.

IE was running string line for a new refuse drive and when EE turned around, EE tripped on another section of the line that had been run. When IE fell EE hurt EE's foot.

Employee and owner were performing maintenance on screen plant. Employee was on screen and jumped down onto lower screen breaking both ankles.

Employee was working to balance a screen and felt a pain in EE's back. Upon examination, EE was put on restricted duty for two shifts, returning without restrictions on May 6th.

Employee was shoveling around the secondary plant we a rock fell and struck the employee in the nose and face area.

Employee states its a progressive pain, pain progressed over a few days and reported on 5-26-2026, no known injury. While lifting and packaging stone employee experiences pain in right forearm extending down to EE's ring finger. Seen Dr. no tests performed, told to use ibuprofen and ice, but placed on restricted duty. Follow up with Dr. in one week.

Ee was driving Ford F250 underground, heard a loud bang, slowed to stop, saw flames coming from clothes, jumped out of truck, rolled on ground. Truck rolled, ee grabbed fire extinguisher, called mayday, tried to put fire out. Shifter arrived, took ee to surface. Seen at ER, diagnosed with 2nd degree burns to left hand, referred to burn unit.

employee was at the 500 scalping screen conveyor - it had gotten clogged and EE was removing rock from the conveyor when a rock fell from the platform above EE (EE thinks, but is not sure where the rock came from) and hit EE below EE's right shoulder blade; treated, diagnosed with internal bruising, cracked rib

Employee was assisting with landing a tugger on the 3680 level. Two employees were pulling the tugger on to the level as it was lowered, two employees pulled from one side of the tugger and a third employee was pushing on the opposite side of the tugger. The tugger rolled over in the rigging, trapping and breaking the right arm of the employee between the tugger and the rigging.

Employee was directed to retrieve a part from another on-site location. A loader blocked the roadway, requiring travel around it on uneven terrain in a side-by-side. While driving, rough ground caused the vehicle to jerk toward the loader. The employee's left hand, holding the safety handle, was caught in a pinch point during impact, causing an open fracture to the left wrist area

While performing maintenance on a gearbox, a secured motor shifted after a support bolt was removed and struck the employee. The employee sustained a neck injury.

Operator was lifting a pallet at the surface warehouse when EE felt something pop in EE's right arm.

A miner was struck in the ribs with a drill steel that was hidden under the muck in a horizontal position. When the backhoe operator raised EE's outrigger it grabbed the steel causing it to twist up out of the muck striking the miner (right side ribs).

While replacing an HSI crusher lift cylinder, the component shifted, pinning the employee's finger against the crusher wall. The employee sustained an open fracture of the left middle distal phalanx. Treatment included stitches, a splint, and medication with work restrictions.

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF OF A LOADER WHEN EE SLIPPED OFF OF THE CHAIN STEP, EE'S FOOT HIT THE GROUND AND EE ROLLED EE'S RIGHT ANKLE.

Miner was conducting EE's plant walk facing the sand screw, which is a noisy area due to the shaker decks above, EE stated EE heard the skid steer operating, but when EE turned to EE's left to see where it was the skid steer knocked EE off EE's feet and into the bucket, causing shin and elbow injuries.

Employee was assisting with core tube retrieval activities at the drill when an issue occurred. During the process of resolving the issue, the employee lost balance and contacted the drill feed frame with EE's hand, resulting in a hand injury.

Slip lead to sprain of right foot. Restrictions imposed

A miner performing water blasting activities in the preheater tower riser area when handling the water lance and when the water supply valve was opened got a kickback force causing the gun section of the lance to strike on EE's right ear, knocking EE to the floor. EE was transported to the hospital, where EE received eleven stiches in the ear and was treated for a concussion.

Employee was getting out of mantrip tripping on another employees foot, twisting the left knee. Employee had surgery on knee 05/22/2026 and placed on restrictions of mainly sit down work only.

Operatpor was fueling truck and tripped on fuel hose while replacing the hose in holder.

Employee was picking up blanks in the cell rack and removing wooden blocks when employee descended from platform stepping onto wooden block on floor causing employee to fall same level and rolling EE's right ankle.

Employee was getting sloped plant area fixing washouts and ready for hydroseeding. Employee backed up to far to an area that had a weathered berm and slid off backwards when the wet ground shifted causing the dozer to fall off an approx 7' drop. Dozer landed on the back cab and remained in vertical position. Employee suffered compressed vertebrae fracture

Employee closed mill door after completing work. Once back in office for approximately 10 minutes, right shoulder pain developed, then later numbness and tingling. Injury became reportable when restrictions were placed on 06/02/2026

EE was assisting another employee that was working on a dozer when EE's left middle finger got in the way of the hammer and was struck causing EE to need 2 sutures.

Patient states EE was bending over with a caulking gun to patch a hole, when EE "tweaked" EE's lower back. Strain with RICE method and OTC medications.

kneeling while wiring a vfd, this building has concert floor, dry and level.

Employee was working near the guard on a tumbler for castle valley stone, as they were hammering their hand got impaled by a sharp piece of the guard. We were not certain of the severity of the injury at the time, however a tendon was severed and they required surgery to fix the injured tendon.

EE was splitting a sample in the test lab. EE was lifting a splitter box to dump and felt EE's right bicep get tight. EE was taken to OMP for evaluation and referred to a specialist for follow up.

A Met Mill Tech was moving some sample buckets when they experience pain in their lower back. They claim to have bent over and picked up a sample tray/bucket and twisted and felt a knife sensation in their lower back. The employee went on restrictions on 05/28/2026.

Employee was moving an oxygen bottle from working skid to the storage skid when another bottle moved pinching left index finger between the two bottles causing a fracture of tip of the left index finger.

The employee was performing service on an F-450 pickup truck, and when lowering the jack, the vehicle rolled over the employee's left foot, causing a small fracture to EE's toe.

At approximately 6:15 pm, EE was working on the platform at M280 head pulley area, during the replacement of M281 tail pulley. While removing compartments and metal plates to access the work area, one of the plates became stuck, as EE attempted to free the plate, the metal plate suddenly came loose and struck the inside of EE's left knee, causing a laceration.

Ee working to clear apron feeder was about 3-4 steps up, slightly turned upper torso to grab mill bar, felt sharp pinch/shooting pain from back to hips into legs. Stopped work, reported issue. Seen at NNRH, diagnosed with lower back pain, released to full duty. On follow-up, put on restrictions.

EE and another employee were removing a crusher bowl for maintenance and while using the ram to unscrew the bowl, the EE reached down to reposition the ram and as EE did the control operator retracted the ram and pinched the EE's finger between the ram head and the cylinder

Employee was trying to remove a 100lb rock off of a belt. Employee picked up the rock, swung to EE's left side smashing EE's finger into a metal railing. The rock smashed EE's pinky resulting in stitches. This occurred around 11:30am.

Employee was trying to remove a 100lbs rock off of a belt. Employee picked up the rock, swung to EE's left side smashing EE's finger into a metal railing. The rock smashed EE's pinky resulting in stitches.

EE was using Metabo Grinder in an inverted position and cutting against the direction of the blades rotation. the blade kick backed, causing laceration to the left index finger.

Miner was attaching lifting apparatus to pipe on the ground to excavator when pipe shifted and caught miner's finger tip.

While attempting to remove a hydraulic hose, the employee pulled to hard and gave self a suspected hernia.

Employee was climbing off the ladder of a 993 loader. The employee missed the last step causing EE to fall to the ground injuring EE's right elbow.

Miner was cutting a conveyor belt with a utility knife when the blade slipped and lacerated EE's right knee.

During grounding cable installation, one of the cable lugs did not fit over the installation bolt. The employee attempted to enlarge the lug opening using a handheld drill while holding the cable by hand. The drill bit became stuck, causing the lug to rotate unexpectedly and contact the employee's hand. The employee was assisted and sent for medical evaluation.

Employee was assigned to jackhammer the Finish Mill (FM) feed chute at FM6 due to material buildup/restriction inside the chute. While performing the task, the employee reported EE slipped and caught self with right elbow and has a pain in EE's right shoulder.

The employee met with supervisors in a parking lot on the east side of the building. After the conversation, EE turned to walk back to the office and tripped over a wheel chock (angle iron) because EE did not fully clear it. EE fell onto EE's right knee and elbow. EE was wearing steel-toe boots, and no other PPE was involved.

Employee attempted to move a drill steel and felt a pop in the left elbow. Was not reported until one week later. Injury became reportable when surgery was performed on 07/08/2026

The employee attempted to reconnect a hose when material splashed into EE's left eye. The employee received antibiotic medication to prevent infection

While carrying buckets up the stairway in a yellow tub to replace buckets on EQ 250, the miner reached up to lift the tub over the railing. While turning and overextending during the lift, EE immediately felt a burning pain in EE's rib area and mid back area.

EE was welding under the feeder at the primary plant at Penn MD Quarry when a welding bead dropped and fell down into EE's boot, burning the top of EE's left foot

A miner tweaked EE's knee while accessing the boat to work on the water pump. The injury occurred on 5/15/2026 and was placed on restricted duty on 5/18/2026. The miner has returned to full duty on 5/22/2026 with no lost work days.

Emloyee stepped out of a medium duty vehicle onto uneven ground and rolled their ankle. This caused a fracture to the distal fubula.

Sprain of right ankle, stepping on a rock

Employee was collecting a tool by the Ore Apron Feeder. As employee was going down a section of stairs, employee slipped and landed awkwardly rolling employees' ankle. Employee visited doctor and was diagnosed with a severe ankle roll. Walking boot was prescribed. Employee returned to work with no lost time.

Employee was getting off the bus at the Underground to report for pre-shift lineout. Upon exiting the bus, the employee twisted their right ankle.

Employee was on the lowest step of a 4 foot step ladder to work on a F250 and stepped down twisting EE's right ankle on level ground causing a sprained ankle requiring a day of rest and no climbing ladders for 2 weeks.

on 5/15/2026 miner was struck by loose rock from the back while kneeling to load lifters on the sill. Miner refused medical evaluation and completed shift and rotation. On 6/2/2026 miner stated EE had ache in right side pelvis area and was taken for medical evaluation and was placed on restriction for a contusion to the pelvis.

Walking under a coal belt looking down due to ground been slippery from rain, EE hit EE's head on a conduit bracket and fell onto EE's back. Incident was reported to supervisor and miner said EE was feeling well. Next day shift EE reported that EE's neck was sore. EE was taken to urgent care for evaluation. The CT scan came out clean, and EE was diagnosed with a concussion.

Employee moving a pallet pulled a muscle in EE's left arm.

EE was was working on the plant. EE was applying pressure to a prybar when EE's hands slipped off and EE's right little finger was pinched by the bar, resulting in a fracture to the tip of EE's right pinky finger.

Employees finger was caught between a sliding section of angle iron and a fixed item on the plant. This resulted in a 1" cut and a fractured finger tip.

Laboratory technician was working with a box cutter knife when they went to preform a task in the lab. The knife slipped from their hand resulting in them instinctually catching the knife and causing the knife to cut their thumb.

Employee was in the process of removing a hydraulic hand pump and jack from the top of the tub base and hung EE's foot on a hose and fell forward and EE's thumb on the left hand was caught between pump and ram which caused a fracture of the first joint of the left thumb.

The equipment was locked out and electrical energy was isolated. During routine V-belt alignment and tensioning, the employee manually repositioned the belt. EE's right pinky finger entered the pinch-point area between the belt and pulley, resulting in injury.

Employee was assisting with 518 hoist rope change out. While pushing on prybar to push the rope employee strained EE's L arm.

Miner was loading a room with explosives from the man basket of the powder rig, when a softball sized rock fell and hit EE on the hand that was resting on the handrail, resulting in injury.

EMPLOYEES WERE DERODDING THE ROD MILL. EMPLOYEES PICKED THE ROD UP AND CHARGER BELT BROKE. EVERYONE WENT TO LET THE MILL ROD BACK DOWN WHEN THE ROD SLIPPED OUT OF EMPLOYEES HAND AND LANDED ON EE'S LEFT FOOT ABOVE EE'S STEEL TOE IN EE'S RUBBER BOOT.

EE was welding hopper chute standing on belt rollers when EE lost EE's footing and twisted EE's left knee.

At 13:00, Haul Truck 474 was being loaded by Shovel 71. During third loading pass, a large rock was loaded into the bed of the haul truck. Upon impact, the haul truck operator reported feeling pain in their right shoulder. The operator advised that the shoulder pain increased in severity. The operator then contacted the facilitator to report the issue.

Ee reports stepping up on top of berm while doing an inspection. EE reports feeling pop to the bottom of right foot. Seen at Golden Valley, negative for swelling, redness, numbness, tingling. Xrays taken, but no results reported. Released to modified duty and referred to podiatry.

employee slipped and fell on their right side of their body

Employee jumped off the drive frame of the conveyor, and fell on EE's left hip.

Employee as working on replacing the #1 drive motor for the screen. While torquing the bolt, the motor pivoted, causing EE's left hand to be caught between motor mount and pivot point; resulting in a fracture to EE's left thumb. EE went to clinic and EE's thumb was splinted.

The employee was working on the cone combo under belt at the dry plant and putting flexcos on to patch a hole. While moving to another area on the under belt to patch it, the employee caught their right leg on a flexco causing a laceration below the knee.

A rock rolling around on the crusher return belt came off and struck the employee in the foot. Causing a break to the 2nd metatarsal of the right foot.

Employee was exiting a man van and as they put weight onto their right leg, they felt a pop in their right knee. The event went reportable 07/28/2026.

Employee was walking towards the centerline during shift change using the designated path to the ladder. As they were walking towards the ladder the employee noticed that the pathway sloughed causing the employees left leg to sink up to the knee. This position caused the employees ankle to experience discomfort. The employee went restricted duty 5/5/2026.

Miner injured EE's left elbow when a shelving unit tipped away from the wall. Became reportable on 6-29-26 when miner had surgery

While moving an electric motor to a cart, the motor shift, smashing the tip of the IW's left thumb resulting in a abrasion and a fracture.

Employee was holding a rope to align a new conveyor belt. EE wrapped the rope around EE's left hand and as the belt was being positioned EE received a rope cut that needed at least 10 stitches.

While performing maintenance attempting to cut a piece of rubber with utility knife, knife slipped causing cut to LEFT pinky finger. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with laceration to LEFT pinky.

Employee, a deckhand, was pulling a cable when EE strained a muscle in EE's lower back. Employee was examined and given a shot of muscle relaxer and prescribed medication.

Employee slipped and fell on their left knee while pouring a concrete slab. Injury was diagnosed as a sprain, and the employee was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication.

IE was helping the crew supply the miner. EE slipped on a channel plate while standing on the bumper of the miner and cut EE's hand trying to catch EE's balance. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Fueling UT18-over-filled and did not shut off spilling diesel and splashing employee

Employee was helping load belt structure from the scoop bucket onto a flatcar. The scoop rammed out, the structure slid off the flatcar and one of the chairs accidentally struck employee in EE's foot (fracture). Employee has not missed work. Also, EE was not diagnosed with a fracture to EE's toes until June 15, 2026 after the review of an MRI.

Slipped and fell on oil spot on concrete pad. Hit hand on bench vice causing a laceration on left hand, requiring seven stitches.

While cleaning material off the top of the miner a piece broke causing a laceration that required sutures to EE's right middle finger.

Removing stuck rock from tire tread-potential tendon damage-reported to safety 52 days post injury

Employee was utilizing a handheld razor blade to cut through a pump component. During the task, the blade sliced through the material more rapidly than anticipated due to its sharpness, causing the employee to lose control of the tool. The razor blade struck EE's left hand, resulting in a laceration to EE's left pointer finger.

Was bolting the roof with a 42in roof bolt and plate, while the bolt was in the roof with plate, the bolter went to bend the bolt to push into the roof, when a piece of rock fell and struck the bolters left hand. The bolter removed EE's left glove and found blood with a laceration between thumb and EE's pointer finger, resulting in 4 stitches.

While grinding in the RM area, the employee felt a particle in EE's eye; however, EE was wearing proper PPE, including glasses and a face shield. Safety officers removed a small particle from the eye and, to ensure the employee was taken to the clinic, used vibrating tools to remove the rust. The employee returned to work after the clinic.

EE was working on a hydraulic line that was leaking. When EE loosened the fitting hydraulic fluid sprayed on EE. EE was taken to the ER for precautionary reasons and prescribed antibiotics.

While performing maintenance a wrench slipped, hitting employee in face/tooth.

Cement powder flushed from ¾" pipe opening and into employees eye as EE was attempting to install and air line into the top of a hopper

**** This injury was only a 1st Aid incident initially, but EE was prescribed PT on 6/17/26. While digging out large rock on quarry floor, the loader bounced and EE's shoulder popped. This was not a result from any deficient equipment, simply shifted material while properly operating the loader.

Employee was loading a new excavator bucket tooth into the back of EE's service pickup and pinched EE's pinky finger causing a small avulsion that required 3 sutures.

Employee stated that EE was wearing EE's safety glasses and hard hat while working. When EE took off EE's hard hat, something fell off on top EE's eyelashes. Foreign object in eye.

Employee stated EE was packing some monorail when EE slipped causing EE's finger to be smashed between the monorail and ground. Employee sought medical attention on 5-29-2026 and was diagnosed with a fractured finger.

While working on the shift linkage of an f150 pickup, the truck rolled and struck the employee's right shoulder.

Foreign Body in left eye while working under feeder

Employee was walking down the 800 Belt catwalk "spotting" a roller for change out, when EE slipped on loose coal spillage and fell backward on EE's left leg causing a fracture to EE's fibula bone. Employee is experienced and was wearing required PPE. No rules or regulations were violated.

Employee was changing out draw bar on motor when EE pinched EE's finger. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. PPE was a factor.

Employee was helping maintenance replace blades on mower and reported two days later (5/28/2026) that EE's arm was sore and EE felt a twinge at that time. EE also reported that it may have happened at home the day before driving fence post but wasn't sure, this was also reported on 5/28/2026 Employee did not seek any medical treatment until 6/5/2026. Diagnosis Supraspinatus.

While an employee was manually turning the HPGR drive with a prybar the inertia of motion from the HPGR rolls continued to shift the drive with the prybar wedged in between while the employee's hand was still grasped onto the prybar. The force of prybar pinched the employee's right pinky finger against the bottom of the metal cage used to guard the drive when it is energized.

Employee was operating an air chisel to remove a surface miner tooth when felt discomfort in EE's right elbow. The employee had a strained elbow along with bursitis in right shoulder.

Employee was operating the CAT D9 dozer. When getting out of the cab of the dozer, employee thought the door was in the locker, open position, and it was not. When EE pulled on the door to get out of the dozer, the door hit EE in the mouth and broke a front, upper tooth at the gumline.

Miner was using a pry bar to perform maintenance. Pry bar slipped and made contact with miner resulting in a laceration underneath the left eye. Miner required additional medical treatment to glue laceration shut at local medical facility. No time lost to the incident or restrictions on the miner.

Employee was taking out a roller on the slope and handing it to another employee. While swinging it to the other employee, EE accidentally got EE's finger caught between the roller and the frame causing injury. Employee did not miss work; EE was scheduled off Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

The injured employee was working on a belt splice when EE's right arm contacted the belt shear blade resulting in a laceration. The belt shear was not in operation at the time of injury. The injury resulted in sutures.

Had an underground master equipment operator sustain a laceration to their ear while traveling under a drive through curtain. Curtain was torn at bottom and made contact with EE's ear while traveling under.

While walking down the shop stairs the employee felt and heard a pop in EE's knee causing pain and trouble putting weight on. Employee was prescribed medication for swelling and a knee brace resulting in a reportable injury.

while changing teeth and cutting edges on 988H loader 23.3804 eq #. a wrong bolt was inserted in one of the holes by mistake and while removing it EE cut EE's left ring finger. first aid was rendered and later in the morning went to Urgent Care where they cleaned the wound and did 4 stitches. no restrictions and returned to work same day

An employee chipped EE's tooth with a leverage tool, while attempting to turn a latch on a parked skid steer box.

Miner leaned forward onto a full FIBC to tie the top spout closed which caused powder to exit the top spout into their face. The dust bypassed their safety glasses causing irritation to the left eye.

At approximately 10:50 PM, two employees were cleaning beneath the screw conveyor when one employee came into contact with the other employee's tool, resulting in an injury to the affected employee's right eye.

On Friday, 22 May 2026, welder reported to work with a swollen right eye. EE was conducting welding repairs on site the day before and felt pain in EE's right eye the following morning. Human Resources approved medical attention, and a piece of metal was removed from EE's right eye at a local vision center on Friday afternoon.

Miner was taking the pin retainer cap off of an excavator bucket (heavy round collar weighing about 30-40lbs). EE had to remove three bolts holding the collar on. It released easier than expected. EE's fingers were crushed between the collar and the bucket, breaking EE's left ring, and middle, fingers.

While cleaning the cement mix tank, the injured employee attempted to clear a plugged drain hole by reaching into the cement mixture. During the process, the employee was exposed to wet cement, resulting in chemical burns.

EE observing installation of catwalk from double drum hoist cab to the mezzanine. Crew was using overhead 15 ton hoist to place the catwalk. Became stuck. As the hoist continued to attempt to move the catwalk, it came free and caused catwalk to spring upward due to stored energy. Panel sprung upward and fell 15' to floor. Struck EE in both knees, puncturing L thigh, needed stitches

Employee was ascending the stairs in Office Building keeping three points of contact. While approximately on the fourth step, the employee lost balance and fell backward down the stairway landing on the lower floor level and reported pain and discomfort to the hand and tailbone area. No slip, trip hazard, obstruction, or defect with the stairway was identified.

Employee was assigned to maintenance work on the dredge and was in the process of replacing a cable when a burr on the cable penetrated the employee's impact resistant gloves, resulting in a laceration to the hand. The employee was transported to a medical facility for treatment. The physician administered six stitches and released the employee to return to full duty.

EE rolled EE's ankle taking a step down from an elevation. After an MRI is showed a small tear to EE's ligament.

Employee was walking into the maintenance office when EE tripped, fell and land on the maintenance lunchroom glass door. Employees elbow/arm broke the glass on the door resulting in laceration of the tricep area.

Employees finger was pinched in a safety gate causing laceration.

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN INTO THE MINI X 303.5 TO BE SEATED. WHEN EE STEPPED DOWN ALL OF EE'S WEIGHT WAS ON EE'S LEFT HIP AND IT POPPED CAUSING SEVERE PAIN. EMPLOYEE WAS ISSUED A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION MAKING THIS REPORTABLE. EE WAS NEVER PUT ON LIGHT DUTY.

Fabick CAT employee was working in the Cleveland Cliffs Mining Shop. The employee was working on a motor grader cylinder head, installing a fitting. The wrench slipped off and the employee's hand hit a flange, on the cylinder head, causing a small laceration on the top of EE's left hand.

EE was performing grinding operations, the following morning EE felt irritation in EE's eye. It was discovered that EE a small piece of metal debris in EE's eye.

Employee exited truck without putting truck in park. Truck started to move and employee tripped while attempting to stop the truck. Truck came to a stop by berm. Employee failed to implement emergency brake and chocking tires. Original diagnosis was First Aid

Employee was standing next to a welder torching a bolt. Welder turned hit employee's left hand and burned left hand. Burn caused a second-degree burn. No lost time.

Miner was using a hand-held grinder to cut sheets of metal. The metal shifted and the grinder slipped making contact with the miners left thumb resulting in stitches.

While changing teeth on a 992 EE felt a couple pops in EE's left wrist.

Container of parts was being lowered to a mechanic in a confined space. The rope broke and the container fell on the employee striking EE on EE's hardhat

Miner was working on crusher changing screens when the screen slid and caught EE's hand. In an effort to avoid significant injury, EE retracted EE's hand and in doing so caught EE's (R) middle finger on a sharp edge that cut through the glove and lacerated finger. Medical treatment was administered at clinic and required a few stitches. Returned to work following day.

Injured was operating the tail side shearer while they were cutting out on the head. A rock came off of the tail drum and struck EE on the right thumb causing a laceration resulting in 9 sutures.

Employee was removing valve from Tilden 1 #2 South deaerator line when their left hand was pinched between the valve and a handrail. The employee was wearing gloves at the time of incident and sustained a laceration to their left hand. Employee was transferred to local ED for evaluation and received medical treatment (7 sutures) and returned to work.

Employee was loading supplies into EE's scoop. The employee's foot got caught and EE fell. As EE was falling, EE reached EE's arm out and fell onto a pallet. A nail from the pallet poked EE in the right forearm requiring one stich to close the wound.

Employee bolting in #7 entry received laceration to right arm from bolt plate while installing roof support. Received 5 stitches to laceration.

Lifting a piece of equipment out of a storage box, it slipped from EE's hand pinching it between another tool.

Driver and Passenger (IE). Both employees were wearing seat belts when traveling in a Polaris UTV. Took a corner too sharp, turned UTV onto it's side on concrete surface. Passenger sustained elbow laceration.

Bolt keg fell against EE's right inside knee, while being moved.

EE was putting a piece of steel inside wash plant to be bolted with two people. EE was on outside putting bolt through steel. Steel slipped from the inside and smashed EE's finger against chute. Resulted in hairline fracture of middle knuckle on right index finger.

Miner was assisting in changing out a screen. The screen slipped while being moved into place and struck the miner's hard hat. The hard hat slipped over EE's face and impacted EE's nose, breaking it.

IE was unloading boxes from the tailgate of a pickup truck and carrying them into a Connex storage container. As IE stepped up into the container, EE's foot slipped and EE's right leg came down hard onto the ground causing a sprain to EE's right knee.

Employee was using a pick to cut a coal sample from the rib. While swinging the pick into the rib, a small piece of coal flew back and hit EE in the mouth, causing a small cut to EE's upper and lower lip. Employee received one stitch in EE's lip. Returned to work EE's next shift.

Coworker mis-stepped while climbing a water truck, slipped and cut EE's face.

Employee was using a 1 1/2 inch water line to fill a water buffalo. The pressure surged, propelling EE backwards against the rib causing a laceration to EE's finger.

EE was walking on grating that had been installed in slurry bridge. Crew was in the process of lifting the slurry tank agitator gearbox to do a test fit for the millwrights. Piece was overhead, EE was watching the piece and not watching where they were in relation to the open hole. EE stepped off the grating, there is a clip on the beam that EE struck shin on causing cut about 3".

Employee was replacing the cutting edge of a loader when the carriage bolt dropped down from its mounting slot, causing the bolt to spin and cut through EE's glove, causing a quarter inch deep laceration, about 2 inches long, in the palm of EE's left hand

While using a one-handed reciprocating saw, the blade hopped out of the rubber liner that was being cut and punctured a maintenance employee's hand.

Employee was using a pipe wrench to disassemble a water pump. EE was pulling down on the wrench from overhead when the jaws slipped causing the handle to hit EE in the forehead. Employee sustained a laceration to the forehead requiring stitches.

Employee was jack hammering during clean up and felt a piece of material or dust fall in EE's eye. Immediately washed-out eye but swelled up overnight and following morning took EE to the clinic to be seen and employee had a scratch to EE's eye. "Abrasion of left cornea"

Employee was roof bolting and dropped wrench on EE's left pinky toe. This resulted in a fracture of left pinky toe.

Employee was working on a belt, was holding on to a piece of Angle iron, the angle iron came loose, and the employee fell approx. 6 feet, employee suffered a small cut on EE's right forearm and was taken to the Urgent care. Employee was returned to duty same morning

manually spinning pulley with V belt and got right little finger caught between pulley and v belt.

Miner was installing a small roof over a conveyor belt. A 2x4 piece of wood fell and hit EE in the right hand. EE continued to work this day and the next day, received medical attention on 05/15/2026.

IE was repairing a suction line on a roof bolter when the knife EE was using cut the palm of EE's hand. Only reportable due to receiving sutures.

EE was operating the headgate side of the shearer, while snaking back into the coal block employee was standing 5 shields away when EE was struck by a piece of coal measuring 3"x4"x1" thick resulting in a fracture of the Maxillary sinus.

Employee was removing a fire water valve when the employee's left finger was pinched between the valve and the hand railing while lowering the valve with a chain hoist. Employee was transferred to local ED for imaging which revealed nondisplaced fracture to employee's left pinky finger. Employee was provided a splint for immobilization and protection and returned to work.

While breaking boulders with excavator and hydraulic hammer a piece of rock came back and hit the boom of the excavator and bounced off hitting the window & breaking it. The broken glass cut the right forearm of the operator.

At plant startup, EE walked under the tail pulley frame of the 400 feed conveyor and stood up too soon striking EE's back on the frame of said conveyor.

Employee was using a utility knife to cut nylon straps holding roof bolts. Knife jumped while cutting a strap and cut EE's left leg above the shin bone. Employee received sutures to close the wound.

Employee was working in an awkward position trying to replace a bad hydraulic hose for multiple hours. EE was laying on EE's stomach and reaching into the access door. After work was completed, employee reported a back strain.

Ee was stepping out of conex holding a box of uniforms and EE rolled EE's right foot on the lift gate. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with right ankle strain, and released with restrictions that do not preclude EE's full duty as a planner.

Shoulder strain caused by slip into open grating

While performing geotechnical soil borings for new project driller got EE's tip of the left pointer finger smashed. Finger was caught in-between the vice and drill rig while attempting to remove pin to open the vice up to pull augers. Finger needed first aid which was three stiches and driller returned to work after receiving first aid.

Employee was working on air lock doors when a rock fell from roof and struck EE's lip. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.

Miner was stepping out of the Haul Truck after end of shift and stepped on a rock and heard EE's left ankle pop.

Had EE's finger accidentally struck with a chipping hammer that another employee was using. Causing a cut 7 stitches, and bruising.

An employee pulled an air filter out of a piece of equipment to shake the dust out. When the employee was stamping the filter on the ground, EE cut EE's inner hand on a small piece of broken metal on the framing of the filter.

Dozer Operator slipped and fell between the track and side frame as EE was dismounting, injured right knee. Injury type changed from First Aid to Medical Treatment due to referral to physical therapy at 6/26/2026 medical follow up appointment.

Employee was using a pry bar to unplug a clogged bit on a blast hole drill. Once the clogged bit was free of material, the employee dropped the pry bar onto EE's foot which contacted EE's foot in between the safety toe and the met guard of the boot causing a superficial fracture to EE's big toe.

EE and crew were turning a floor brace using a sleever bar in one of the bolt holes. Brace was on flat side. EE standing on E side of the N/S aligned brace pulling on the bar toward EE. In the line of fire when piece reached tipping point where crew needed it for rigging to put in place. Piece reached tipping point, EE lost footing. The sleever bar struck EE's leg causing cut.

Employee lost control of grinder and cut EE's leg.

EE was walking fence line when EE stepped on a hard object that caused a popping sound and sensation in EE's left foot temp 79d mostly sunny area was clean of debris.

Right thumb was pinched between square hub bolt head and access removal slot wall in the cage mill housing, resulting in a laceration that required stiches.

EE was adjusting the headlamp on EE's hard. When doing this EE was cutting a zip tie that held the headlamp strap on EE's hat. EE punctured EE's left index finger.

EE was assisting the plant welder, with fabricating brackets for the bin gate clam shell. While using a drill press and grinder small metal particles collected on the sleeves of the EE shirt. EE wiped EE's face with EE's sleeve contaminating EE's eye with the small metal particles. EE did not seek medical treatment until 5/12/2026.

EE and partner were setting up a jig to assist in fit up of the ring to the duct work. EE was holding the piece low to assist in getting the jig welded to the duct. EE's partner stuck EE's weld rod to tack up the piece and rod got stuck. When EE went to remove the rod, the piece fell and landed on EE's pinky fingertip which caused a laceration. EE did have gloves on.

A Mill Diagnostic mechanic was guiding a coupling guard into position using crane assistance. The mechanic attempted to lift the bottom edge of the guard to maneuver it over the adjustment bolt. The guard was set back down, the mechanic's left hand was still positioned underneath, resulting in the left index finger being caught and pinched between the adjustment bolt and the guard.

Employee stated, EE was drilling a bolt hole to strap a kettle bottom. A piece of the kettle bottom broke off striking EE on the right index finger, causing a fracture and seven sutures.

Mill utility employee was jackhammering in Silo 4 when the jackhammer became stuck. While attempting to free it, the jackhammer suddenly released and dropped, pinching the employee's right pinky between the jackhammer and a grizzly bar. The employee received medical treatment- reinserted fingernail and stitched it to hold in place. Was told to keep dry and clean.

Employee was cutting a plastic band off of concrete block with a utility knife when it struck EE's left thigh causing a laceration. EE was treated at the ER where EE received two sutures and a full release with no restrictions to return EE's next shift.

A TDF attendant was unstacking tires. The EE pulled a tire off the stack, causing dust to hit EE's face, and enter EE's left eye causing irritation. The EE wore safety glasses, first aid was administered EE reported discomfort on 5/7 and EE went to and urgent care facility. No foreign body was discovered, EE was given no restrictions. The doctor prescribed antibiotic.

Contusion to right hand fingers while putting a boom cylinder into the boom of a scaler.

CRUSHED TIP OF RIGHT HAND RING FINGER WHILE UNLOADING CONCRETE BLOCK FROM THE SCOOP BUCKET, THE INDIVDUAL'S FINGER WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN A BLOCK AND THE SIDE OF THE SCOOP BUCKET AS EE WAS THROWING THE BLOCK OUT

EE was driving out a pin with a hammer for the finish mill hydraulic arm when the pin broke loose causing the punch EE was holding to shift pinching EE's left middle finger against the pin eye edge causing a laceration on EE's left ring finger.

Employee was side bolting when a rock fell from above the rib protector striking EE causing lacerations. EE was treated with sutures to close the lacerations. EE was released to work EE's next scheduled shift.

While moving a skirt that goes on to a conveyor, weighing approx. 150-200 pounds, while on a skate it slid off and pinched left thumb. EE was rushing and did not wait for other staff to secure it before moving it.

Welding on jaw of crusher, after shift realized scratching in eye from foreign object due to welding.

Miner was opening container of grease and sliced middle finger on left hand. Results in stitches, no loss time

Employee started Light vehicle, EE had a medical episode and accelerated through several berms coming to rest on the bottom of a reclaimed waste dump.

Removing a rubber liner in valve, right pinky got pinched in the valve.

Contractor EE was repairing a ripper tooth from a D10 Dozer. EE hit the ripper tooth with a hammer a couple of times to get it in place for the retaining pin. A piece of metal sheared off of the ripper and embedded into the EE's left arm. EE eventually went to the ER for treatment. It was removed and EE was prescribed antibiotics.

While discarding obsolete hydraulic pipe into metal skip, set one end down to grab other end of hydraulic pipe with both hands and caught right hand pinky finger between pipe and edge of skip.

An employee was in the Raw Mill attempting to remove reject stone, when a raccoon ran under the skid steer they were operating. The employee stopped the skid steer and the raccoon ran into the corner and got trapped under a beam. The employee attempted to rescue the raccoon, but was bit in their right index finger. Rabies exposure protocol was followed at the emergency room.

I.E. was standing on the longwall pan line when 1 of the recovery bolters turn on EE's cable reel causing the bolter cable to hit Employee in EE's lower legs causing EE to fall hitting EE's left arm on the pan line. Employee had 8 stitches in EE's left arm.

Employee was opening a metal box of new welding rods and went to reposition the box and their body to fully remove the lid. While doing so the box tipped over and as it was tipping employee caught it. The box weighs 50 pounds, and the lid is thin sharp metal, the edge of the lid made contact with employees left wrist while being caught and caused a laceration.

blaster was loading a shot and stepped in a drill hole causing EE to lacerate EE's shin, the laceration required 3 stitches

Employee was spraying with a hose under tail drive on belt. EE stood up and a chain swinging from overhead structure accidentally hit EE in mouth and chipped a couple teeth.

Technician pinched EE's hand while using an air impact gun causing a laceration that required stitches.

EE was swinging a sledge hammer, missed the bolt smashing EE's right pinky finger between (C) channel and wood end handle. Causing EE to receive stitches.

Overuse of arm opening and closing window in the scale house

Employee took an audiogram test on 5/26/2026 and had a reportable result for EE's left ear. Employee was scheduled to complete an audiogram retest on 6/29/2026. Employee declined to be retested on that date.

Audiogram identified STS

Employee received abnormal results on hearing test for right and left ear. Employee was retested and for a second time received abnormal results for right and left ear.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust. Individual hired at Buchanan Mine #1 on 4/14/2026. Individuals Radiologist interpretation was concluded on 4/21/2026.

There is no specific incident. IE complained on 5/19/2026 of numbness in both hands and pain in elbows. IE had surgery on 8/28/2026.

On 5/16/26 ee was driving a light vehicle underground on the 4260 ramp. EE ran over a piece of metal that went through the floorboard of the truck, inches away from EE's leg. There was no injury. On 6/9 EE reported feelings of doom, panic attacks and anxiety. EE was seen and filed a claim for workers comp. The claim is denied pending medical investigation. Ee diagnosed with PTSD.

Employee diagnosed with a MSHA Reportable STS. Audiologist states that workplace noise exposure likely contributed to the change in hearing.

Right ear STS meeting the MSHA Reportable Criteria. Hearing loss pattern consistent with presbycusis and noise exposure. right ear shifts likely to be caused by workplace noise exposure according to audiologist. Employee is a supervisor for the operations department. Time around running equipment is where this employee experiences noise levels above 85 DB.

IE has felt sharp pain shoot down right shoulder from bolting.

Years of pushing, pulling and lifting. No specific incident.

The operator of HT487 was hauling loads out of the 98 shovel for a majority of the night. The operator believed the floor of the pit was rough and while spotting experienced some neck and back pain.

Employee had a hearing evaluation at Gila Health Resources on 5/7/2026 in follow up to concerns noted at EE's annual medical monitoring exam. Diagnosis: Left ear: hearing loss and STS despite wearing PPE for hearing. "Last scheduled work date before evaluation 5/6/2026 at 4:56 AM. Released to work with no restrictions.

Incident unknown. EE explained EE is sore in shoulders and shoulder blades.

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

Employee went to the main office complaining of head ache. EE took some aspirin. Ate some pizza rolls and sat down to rest. Office manager noticed a sound coming from the employee and noticed that EE was unresponsive.

Somewhere between 12 and 1230, an EE asked EE to clean up the catwalk on the screen deck.  EE was performing EE's normal work at a normal pace. While other EE was tramming the excavator, they noticed EE in distress and responded. EE went into cardiac arrest, 911 was called, CPR started, but EE did not recover.

Personal Health Issue not due to any chemical or physical factor from the mine. Only one person affected by this personal medical condition.

I am writing to formally report a dirt bike accident that occurred on the Sand pit property on May 31, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM. The individuals involved were trespassing on the property at the time of the incident. During the accident, a young man was injured.

Welding when a piece of slag fell and burned through EE's jeans.

Employee ascending stairs was struck by material dislodged from handrails by an employee descending. Dust entered left eye behind safety glasses. Employee rubbed eye, resulting in corneal abrasion. Treated with OTC eye drops; prescription cream provided as a preventive measure only, not for treatment.