Mining Incidents in August 2026

Unplanned roof fall has occurred at the South Portal, spad station #057, one crosscut from 4-2 shaft/hoist. The roof has fell above the anchorage point of primary support.

An unplanned fire occurred in the surface bathhouse facility of the Kingston #2 mine. The fire was extinguished at approximately 1:00 a.m. by local fire departments. No injuries were reported.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the 11HG Longwall section on 8/29/26 at the stageloader/gatebox area. No injuries occurred with no damage to any equipment or ventilation controls. The area has been dangered off and additional roof support has been set. After the area was secured and made safe, mining then resumed as normal.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 11HG Longwall on 08/29/26. There were no injuries or ventilation issues due to the fall. The fall has been cleaned up and mining has resumed.

At approximately 1:55 am a roof fall occurred in xc 3 number 4 entry on District 6

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 08/27/2026 at approx. 11:50am. The fall measured 16' wide by 55' long by 5' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 12 Belt at 12-28 to 12-29 crosscuts, in the belt entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

#1 Hoist went down, Weather came through the area and there was a power glitch

Clinker Silo elevator become disabled approximately 130' with a contractor scaffolding employee in the elevator. The call to supervisor and safety was made. Employee was not injured and was doing ok communication by radio and cell phone. Employee was safely taken to the ground with a 150" manlift with no injuries or further incident.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 10 North Mains, Primary Escapeway (Intake) #4 Entry, #4 Break, spad # 10693. Crew was pulled outby affected area, area is being dangered off, and the lifeline is being re-routed. MSHA and WVMHST Officials have been notified. No injuries or entrapments have occurred.

A roof fall has occurred on the #1 unit of the 1I panel in #4 entry. From spad 20+20 to 20+85. The fall measured 25ft x 6ft x 19ft. The fall will not be loaded out and the area has had additional support added.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on South Mains, 12 belt in primary escape way brk #43 in #5 entry. The fall was isolated to the intersection of the #5 entry at brk #43. All approaching entries have been dangered off and supported. The fall was approx. 19' long by 19' wide y 10' high.

Breakers for the Hoist House tripped due to electrical storm activity. Main line power to the hoisting conveyance was disrupted until the breakers could be reset. The breakers were reset and power was restored to the hoisting conveyance.

Field Loss fault on #3 Hoist

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 1 North Haulage at 23 block at approximately 8:45 pm on 08/23/2026. Fall primarily occurred over top of arches and steel sets that were previously installed through the area. Fall was approximately 60' long, 16' wide, and 25' high. Area was mined near June of 1989. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 9 North Mains in the Primary Escapeway (Intake), #3 and #4 Entries, from Brk #37 to Brk #38. The fall is approximately 20 ft. thick. All affected personnel were removed outby the fall, except those required to perform support work. No injuries or entrapments occurred. MSHA and WVMHST Officials were notified and are currently on-site.

A roof fall occurred on our M17 xc15 entry 4 travelway. The fall was approximately 20'length x 20' wide x 8' high.

A layer in the primary hall road fell at the intersection of 0-F. No miners or equipment were injured.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/20/2026 at approx. 12:40pm. The falls measurements are undetermined. The fall occurred on Mainline 14 Track at 14-02 crosscut, track to neutral. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will not be cleaned up.

J-Mains #2 belt entry XC 61 had a small belt fire that need to be reported. The approximate time of the fire was 8:37 PM and was called approximately 45 minutes late.

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the Washington 5 Panel , Crosscut number 14 ,100 feet Inby survey station 4701, Fall Measures 20' Wide x 5-6' high. This fall affects EP 20 A and EP 20 B

A roof fall was discovered outby the working sections at the 3 West Seal rehab area. The approximate size of the roof fall is 16 ft. wide, 20 ft. Long and 8 1/2 to 9 ft. high. The area was initially bolted with resin assisted, 8 ft., 2-piece combination bolts. There were no injuries, equipment damage or impaired ventilation as a result of the fall. Area has been re-supported.

Deterioration of the roof in a transition zone from sandstone to shale. This fell in the belt line entry and there were no negative impacts on air or the travel entries. .

When the St Leo escape hoist was being test ran (as part of MSHA's regular E01 inspection activity) it was discovered that it would not start. This was relayed to mine management's safety department at 1:43 pm 8/19/26. Through troubleshooting it was discovered that the starter fly wheel teeth had worn down to the point that the fly wheel would no longer engage.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 3 North 1 Mains #1 Entry 6-7 Wall. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Conditions contributing to the roof fall are adverse roof conditions and a shift of the strata causing the roof strata to separate above the anchorage.

While performing pre shift hoisting conveyance checks, the lower limit switch showed a fault causing the checks to fail that part of the testing. The lower limit switch was stuck due to small buildup of concrete on it. The limit switch was cleaned allowing the checks to pass.

Field loss fault on #3 Hoist.

A roof fall approximately 60' long x 20' wide, up to 18' thick occurred at cross cut 4 on the 2nd Primary Mains.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on L block on the crossover track at Sugar Run bottom (from slope to bridge switch) at approximately 5:55 am on 08/16/2026. Fall was approximately 20' long, 15' wide, and 8' high. Area was mined near June of 1965. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The White River breached the levee at the northeast corner of the mine; this was due to extensive rain and flooding in the area. Water inundated the open pit.

In the J-4 section setup face, entry #4, Crosscut 56 a roof fall occurred.

A roof fall occured in the 1TG, #2 entry, at 8 Block in the intersection. The dimensions are approximately 25'x19'x14'. No injuries occurred from the incident.

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the Pigeonroost Mains in by x-cut 43. The fall was approximately 16' x 20' x 3'. This was a result of deterioration in a transition zone from sandstone to shale.

A fire occurred in the gob of the active Headgate 4 longwall panel.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/11/2026 at approx. 12:14pm. The fall measured 16' wide by 20' long by 10' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 2 Track at 2-28 crosscut, in the intake on Connors Run Side. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will not be cleaned up.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/11/2026 at approx. 8:55pm. The fall measured 16' wide by 58' long by 7' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 10 Track at 10-47 crosscut, in the track entry. This fall is a continuation of the previous fall at 10-47 that occurred on 8/04/2026. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up and bolted.

An unintentional roof fall measuring 40' long by 16' wide by 7' above anchorage occurred in the East Mains #3 return entry at 23 1/2 crosscut.

An unplanned fall of the mine roof above the anchorage horizon occurred at 26 block, #2 entry of the 1st Northeast Mains measuring approximately 10' high x 18' wide x 50' long.

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on the West Mains at 5 crosscut #5 entry.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at 116 break F-Mains #4 Entry Intersection. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported once it was discovered.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/10/2026 at approx. 9:55am. The fall measured 16' wide by 50' long by 8' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 2 Track at 2-11 crosscut, track to belt. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will not be cleaned up.

An unplanned fall of the mine roof above the anchorage horizon occurred from 25 to 26 block, #1 entry of the 1st Northeast Mains measuring approximately 10' high x 17' wide x 20' long.

Roof fall located in the crosscuts of 1-2 and 2-3 in the #62 Block. The dimensions are approximately 185'x19'x8'. No injuries occurred from the incident.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at 11 break A-Sub Mains #4 intersection on the section. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported once it was discovered.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 2 belt at 8 block at approximately 6:15 am on 08/06/2026. Fall was approximately 30' long, 16' wide, and 9' high. Area was mined near December of 1965. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/04/2026 at approx. 5:02am. The fall measured 16' wide by 65' long by 8' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 10 Track at 10-47 crosscut, in the track entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

A fire was observed in the coal mill after the control room operator saw a spike in temperature at the coal mill exhaust inlet. The control room operator stopped coal feed going to the mill to allow the fire to extinguish.

Employee was driving lube truck LT#400 on #8 valley fill was going uphill smelled something hot when EE got to a level spot stopped truck and set park brake to investigate the smell and seen flame in the firewall area got EE's fire extinguisher and tried to extinguish the flame used 3 fire extinguishers and flame started back up then move to a safe location.

There was a Non-Injury Roof Fall which must have occurred when there were no persons working as the roof fall was found in the #7 entry inby spad #7761 and outby spad #7769.

a non injury roof fall occurred on the active working section inby the loading point between no.18 and no.20 in the no.8 entry on the south west panel 4B. The roof fall occurred inby crosscut no. 18 and extended inby the no. 19 crosscut in the no. 9 entry

A non injury roof fall occurred on the active working section inby the loading point between crosscut no. 18 and no. 20 in the no. 8 entry on the south west panel 4B. The roof fall occurred inby crosscut no. 18 and extended inby the no. 19 crosscut in the no. 9 entry.

Schindler changed out the four roller guide assemblies on the Miracle Run elevator, upon returning to service after the install there was enough side movement for the safety dogs to grab and set, resulting in an entrapment of 3 miners at the top of the shaft for approximately 35 minutes until the safety dogs could be reset.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 4 belt at 8 block at approximately 6:24 pm on 08/02/2026. Fall primarily occurred in an adjacent crosscut and came out into the belt on the off side walkway. Fall was approximately 12' long, 18' wide, and 6' high. Area was mined near June of 1967. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 8/01/2026 at approx. 2:25pm. The fall measured 16' wide by 12' long by 8' high. The fall occurred in 6 North 4 East at 10 crosscut, track entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will not be cleaned up.

situation still under investigation so far information gathered is startled worker tripped and broke spine, further information still being gathered. Driller died after being struck by falling rocks.

Employee was completing maintenance task and was fatally buried.

Miner was reaching under a suspended load when it fell on their fingers.

Afternoon of August 20th, employee came to our office and stated that they developed a small umbilical hernia approx. 6 mo. ago. It did not bother them so they did not notify anyone. EE said that last week the hernia became larger and started protruding. EE went to a doctor who told them to see a surgeon. EE could not provide us with details of the doctors visit until Aug. 20th.

Employee operating Cat 988 loader while cleaning gob around plant> Reached above head to check cool air flow from vent; middle finger contacted blower motor, resulting in injury to the tip of middle finger. Surgical grinding of the bone later performed.

While checking a hydraulic leak on the loadout chute, the hydraulic hose blew off allowing the chute to drop down on top of the employee's left foot.

The 3 team members were using the telehandler to pick up the block and chose to use a rope instead of the rated chains on site. The team member was wrapping the rope around the rebar eye in the concrete block and the telehandler forks and as the telehandler operator lifter the forks the team members left middle finger got caught in between the rope and the rebar.

EMPLOYEE WAS OUTSIDE TRANSFERRING CEMENT BLOCKS ON PALLETS WHEN EE FELT A PAIN IN EE'S ABDOMEN AND ALSO FELT A BULGE

Another crew member picked up a tub full of high voltage cable to move power for the longwall. That EE placed the tub in a crosscut so EE unhooked the chain to free up the 495 but the tub shifted and the chain snapped against itself amputating EE's left index finger at the knuckle.

Employee was moving a powered radial stacker and hit their heel with the wheel. The wheel got their foot and caused a fracture in their left heel.

while wrapping chains around waste grout pieces they leaned onto the pieces of grout that was thin and the piece broke off and they fell onto a different piece causing a laceration to their left forearm.

Employee was de-trashing the section when employee bent down to pick-up trash, a rock fell striking the employee on the right arm and thumb. Employee continued to work unrestricted until 9/9/2026 then sought treatment. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

removing synchronous motor off red dragline. individual stuck middle finger into 1 thread pusher bolt hole on coupling between sync mtr and open non threaded hole on generator. coupling was already unbolted. a nut was placed between flanges to push them apart. while finger was in the hole trying to remove nut the mtr rotated pinching finger.

In order to access the equipment cabin, operator placed EE's right foot in lower step of the ladder, while holding both handrails with both hands. When EE tried to step up, EE's foot slipped causing the fall hitting EE's right knee with the step. At the same time, EE lost grip of the handrail hitting EE's right hand, specifically in the thenar muscle group.

Employee removing material from the scissor deck misplaced footing fell off scissor using their hands to catch fall sprained their wrist.

While unloading a rail car, an employee was exposed to sodium silicate

Employee was welding a wear plate at the front of the screen when they experienced an electrical shock to their arm. A possible exposed wire was identified as a potential contributing factor and was secured with electrical tape. Shade was evaluated, observed, and released. No further impairment was reported at the time.

While assisting with removing and replacing a power cell in ER-5A, the injured employee sustained lacerations to their middle and ring fingers on the right hand, caused by the metal frame of the power cell and the frame of the cabinet.

Employee was walking down the stairs from a platform when they stepped down their foot landed on the outside edge of their foot rather than flat causing them to roll an ankle.

Employee was at the section tool car gathering tools and bent down to get a socket, when EE overexerted and felt a "pop" in EE's left knee as EE was standing back up. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Maintenance was responding to a call that a rock had been stuck in the sand hopper. Employee and another maintenance member responded to unclog the rock and one of the loader operators that was unaware that employee was in the hopper dumped sand in and covered them.

While pushing themself off the ground they felt discomfort in left hand.

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING T-3 CHANNEL WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL SHAVINGS BROKE LOOSE AND ENTERED UNDERNEATH THEIR SAFETY GLASSES, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT EYE.

Employee was cutting T-3 channel when a small piece of metal shavings broke loose and entered underneath EE's safety glasses, striking the employee in the right eye.

The employee was descending a haul truck and got their boot stuck on the bottom rung. This caused their weight to shift and employee was unable to hold themselves and fell backwards (16 inches) onto the ground

employee was working on a 3 inch dewatering pump. when attempting to remove the plastic priming bowl plug it broke loose and allowed the water, sludge and steam to spray on the employee. Covering EE's right arm and face. employee was taken to emergency room for treatment. 2nd degree burns

Employee was helping to angle bolt in the 2M section beltline. When stepping over the cable, the employee tripped over the cable landing on EE's back. Employee continued to work all EE's schedule shifts until EE was taken off work on 9/8/2026 for a fracture to EE's left shoulder blade.

doing a lift to a piece of steel got hang up but release and on the bounce of the piece landed on EE's right foot, injure required 7 stiches

While performing a preventative maintenance inspection on a dozer, employee scraped EE's right shin against the equipment while descending resulting in a laceration to EE's right shin that required medical treatment, including eight stitches.

Employee was watching as a rock was being cut down at a roof fall. The rock was cut and when the rock landed, the roof bolt that was still inside of the rock became dislodged and ricocheted out of the rock and struck the employee that was standing approx. 15 feet away. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Miner was performing setup activities to operate a vacuum truck when EE's right foot and lower leg became stuck in a 6" diameter suction hose. Right lower extremity became swelled and required transportation via ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment.

The employee was working on a metal skirting in building #2, which at some point was attached to the crane, as the crane was being used to lift/move the skirting it sprang loose and struck the employee on the knee causing them to lose their balance and hit the middle of their back against the chute.

While washing out a chute with a water hose, a piece of the material EE was washing came loose and struck the employee's left hand, causing a fracture to EE's middle finger and a laceration that required stitches.

Pulled on van door and broke handle off, injuring left wrist.

EE reports noticing that their breast implant popped while on shift. EE was hauling totes back and forth to the fuel farm and notes it was very bumpy. At about 4 am, felt pain in right breast. Seen at clinic, confirmed implant popped, EE having surgery to replace on 9/8.

Emp running to the Hawk control panel to shut it down. Approx 10 feet from the control panel, is a small pile of material. The employee tripped on or near this material causing EE to fall headfirst into the top corner of the control panel which is positioned approx 61 3/4" off the ground. The employee sustained a laceration to the top of EE's head resulting in 13 stitches.

Injured was assisting with removing a 4 wheel hand cart off the Metz elevator that was loaded with roof bolts when the front wheels of the cart broke off driving the handle of the cart into their left lower leg, resulting in a fractured fibula. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

sunny clear skies, clean work area, smashed tip of finger

Miner was loading boxes into truck lost footing and fell against the truck, striking left shoulder on truck.

IE and an EE were replacing a tire on an Arctic truck when the tire was inflated without the outer lock ring installed. The tire blew off the rim, causing IE to fall and strike IE's head on the skid steer. IE was taken to Erlanger, received nine staples, stayed overnight, and has not yet been cleared to return to work.

Employee had just completed task of placing a piece of cardboard on a discharge point to prevent wet sand from entering system during kiln start up. Employee pivoted and struck shin on a horizonal I-beam.

Lifting screen & strained lower back

The employee was cleaning the Questa facility after a truck ran into the building. As they were cleaning, a pipe rolled off the table and landed on their hand, causing an injury to their hand and left index-finger knuckle. This was not a mine site, but the employee typically works at the mine site.

Staff split EE's right thumb open with a hammer while hamming out a pin on a D8 dozer.

employee was hanging canvas and rib fell out striking EE which resulted in a broken arm

Employee was stepping down from a 30" bank at the 6B header resulting in a strained back. EE is being treated for sciatica.

Employee was driving water truck when employee drove over a water ditch which caused employee to be pulled sideways causing pain in back.

operator was on the screen deck replacing the screen when EE bent over and tweaked EE's back

While a worker was standing near a band saw roller stand. A 1-1/2 sch 40 pipe was resting on rollers. Another worker accidentally bumped the pipe. The pipe rolled off the stand and struck the worker's right foot, causing a contusion.

EE was walking in the dumper area and twisted EE's ankle.

Employee was working on removing a wheel motor on a Rock Truck, while breaking a bolt lose, EE pulled a muscle in EE's back. Employee went to the ER and was given time off to rest.

EMPLOYEE WAS EQUALING TANKS 47 AND 60. THE TANK CAME UP AND STARTED RUNNING OVER EMPLOYEE CLOSED FILL VALVE AND EE'S BOOTS WERE COVERED IN GREEN LIQUOR.

Employee was assisting with uprighting a 55-gallon drum of hydraulic oil causing them to sprain their right hand.

IE was moving belt structure off the belt. As they were tugging on the structure, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck them on the right hand. Their right ring finger was caught between the rock and the structure. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee stepped off of a ladder rolled an ankle.

Employee fell while accessing the water tank on DR 26 - Cat 6200 drill. Once standing on the deck of the drill EE lost EE's footing.

EE was descending the stairs to the office (4 steps) when EE's leg gave out and EE nearly fell. EE's right knee started showing

The employee was attempting to remove a broken adjusting rod on a lower apron on a 1620 Metso crusher. They used the hydraulic rams to relieve the tension on the adjustment rods and was attempting to remove the broken nut/adjusting rod when the right hand hydraulic cylinder failed and allowed the adjusting plate to make contact with their right hand.

Employee was pushing buckets and felt a pop in lower right back.

Employee was climbing down the ladder/steps of Loader #10 and the bottom step broke causing them to go to the ground hurting their right knee.

Employee was hauling a trip of cars on #6 track when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the head and right ear/shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee walked up to the bolter on the off side to open a bundle of plates when the operator slightly moved the bolter over in the entry causing the rear tire to contact the tip of the injured employees metatarsal boot resulting in a fracture to EE's toe.

Employee was in a stationary mantrip on the mainline haulage when it was struck by another mantrip. The injured employees right knee struck against the windshield of the mantrip. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was operating a loader when bit by spider in right ankle

A mechanic was in the process of reinstalling the screen motor and rigging the motor into position. As the crew was repositioning the motor to complete the alignment, the motor unexpectedly shifted, causing the back side of the motor to rise. At that time, the mechanic's finger was pinched. The event went reportable on 08/24/2026.

I.E. cribbed up the stageloader crusher and began cutting out a dog bone. Before the cut was complete, the crusher shifted, causing the I.E. to move out of the way. During the movement the I.E. struck their knee against the crusher motor resulting in a contusion.

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING WHEN EE SWUNG IN AND LOWERED THE CANOPY A ROCK FELL OFF THE CANOPY AND FELL ONTO EE'S LEG RESULTING IN A BROKEN LEG

EE was standing in #7 entry, cutting 7 right, when a piece of material fell/slid off the edge of the installed screen wire from a height of approximately 10' and struck EE on top of the head. EE was placed off work on 8/25/26 for a slight cervical strain.

EE parked EE's forklift, got off, walked over the forks of EE's own forklift and stumbled over them; EE did not put the forks all the way to the ground. EE went inside the Mill Office, a few minutes later EE came out and began to walk over the forks again. This time EE tripped and fell to the concrete floor. EE wound up breaking both EE's left and right arm near the elbow.

EE was base lifting shield when EE's foot became stuck in the mud causing EE to feel pain in EE's left knee. Employee continued to work all of have EE's scheduled shifts until EE was taken off of work on 9/30/26 to surgically repair EE's left knee.

EE was installing a hydraulic hose on a John Deere Loader. EE had to use extra force to connect the hydraulic hose since it was also in an a tough angle to get to. The extra force and oily hose caused the hose to slip off the connector which caused EE's hand to go forward into the machine frame.

Employee was assisting with a Vac-Truck hose in deep, muddy tundra conditions when unstable footing restricted movement and body positioning. While applying force to control the hose, their grip slipped and the hose contacted their right shoulder. Injury resulted in right anterior shoulder dislocation, restricted work duty.

Employee was taking a shower when the water suddenly turned hotter, the employee moved away from the shower and slipped and fell. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee stated came through a mandoor turned the corner and slipped. Employee caught self on a belt chain and felt pain in EE's knee. Employee was seen by a specialist and taken off work. This incident is being reported as an LTA

Electrical control superintendent was troubleshooting inside the #10-MC-03 energized 4160-volt electrical enclosure when they contacted the phase to phase with a fluke T6-600 voltages tester. This cause an arc flash causing burns to their hands, arms, and face due to not donning any of the required PPE and the 4160 volt power circuit not being deenergized before the work began.

Employee was removing a pin from an ATRS pad, while doing so the pad shifted with EE's right index finger between the pad and the mine roof resulting in a fracture to the end of the right index finger.

During a nighttime anchor move, the employee missed a step and fell on the excavator barge deck. Humidity and mud spots were present; slip-resistant boots were worn. Employee landed on the gluteal area and noted mild left lower-back discomfort that progressively worsened, affecting bending, lifting, sitting, standing, and stretching. Reported late on 9/2/26 following rotation.

A ground laborer tried to get more leverage on a cable and put the hot stick behind them in order to pull better when they felt pain in their right calf. Event went reportable on 08/21/2026.

Group of Employees was sliding trougher. Trougher slid farther than expected and came off iron supports, and millwright apprentice got hand caught between trougher and support iron, causing contusion, bruising, and laceration to right hand.

lifting a heavy trash bag out of a container and strained left shoulder

Employee was carrying hydraulic oil containers from shop to loader and sprained ankle while walking over concrete pad that had mounds of topsoil on it.

While performing a belt move in St Leo Mains #3 entry 163-165 block the injured was carrying belt structure and felt pain in groin and lower stomach area. Was later diagnosed with a strained groin. No problem with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was standing next to the twin boom bolter when a rock fell, hitting the rock deflector then landing on the employees foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was working the backend of guillotine. The operator moved the leveling table and the slab they were cutting bounced. The employee had hand on table and the the slab smashed their right hand ring finger.

While Place changing miner, employee stepped on a piece of coal twisting EE's ankle.

Employee exited training room while conversing with another person and stepped backward down a two-step stairway. Employee failed to recognize the second step, lost balance, took several unsteady steps, and fell approximately 3 feet, landing in a seated position with back contacting a wall. Employee reported lower back pain and was referred for medical evaluation.

Employee was spotting twin boom bolter while the bolter was being moved when a rock fell from the top, striking the employee in the neck and shoulder area. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Injury, fractured right fibular. Employee slipped on loose clinker material resulting in fracture

Employee was hanging curtain when EE slipped and fell, twisting EE's right knee. EE finished EE's shift but missed 8/21 to see a physician. EE was given a full release with no restrictions. EE continued working until 8/26 when EE was taken off due to pain and waiting for results of MRI. Returned 9/1 with no restrictions.

EE lost EE's footing, causing EE to lose control of the hose. Which then whipped around knocked EE down and hit EE in the face and head.

While checking sanders on the motor in the Miracle Run Rock Dust Chute employee was walking around the motor and struck their left knee on the coupler, causing a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Injured employee was in the process of lifting a five (5) gallon bucket of bolts into a pick-up truck, as they lifted the bucket into the truck they felt a sharp pain in their back.

Employee was unloading MAG Chloride out of semi trailer; when EE noticed trailer was about empty, employee walked toward trailer to turn off pump and while walking EE slipped causing EE to slide under frac truck w/right leg. Due to recent heavy rain fall, has caused dirt to slope toward frac tank, creating slimy mud under crusted dirt.

EE was cleaning in containment area, walking to get hose when they slipped. They fell and struck the pipes, injuring their right wrist. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a fractured distal radius and released with restrictions site is accommodating. Referred to orthopedist, follows-up on 9/3.

Employee was pulling cable in a tray and felt discomfort in their shoulder. They reported it and went back to work. the following week the employee continued to work but still had shoulder discomfort and an appointment was scheduled with a medical professional who prescribed work restrictions that couldn't be accommodated on 9/1/2026.

Miner was pinched between a vehicle and the crushing plant electrical cabinet

Putting a fuel tank GMC3500 pickup. While stepping off of the bed slipped off the bumper. Fell to concrete landed on left forearm, left side.

taking sample and hot water got into boot causing burns

Rigid frame water truck drove onto right hand side berm, causing the truck to lay over. Employees are was caught between the cab of the truck and the ground

Employee was walking by a belt winder in the supply yard when the employee tripped on a piece of curtain that was being used to cover the belt winder. Employee fell and landed on their left hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee stated they were throwing a switch and felt pain in their elbow. Employee was taken off work. This incident is being reported as a LTA

Injured was changing a bottom roller at 45 block on 9 North belt and while attempting to remove a roller retaining clip a piece of material entered EE's right area, resulting in a corneal abrasion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

A haul truck driver was traveling on the right side of the haul road and veered hard left rolling the truck onto its side. The EE stated the steering wheel pulled hard left.

Mechanic trip on a cord and fell to the floor. Left shoulder was injured when they hit the floor

Employee was hanging cable around the P.C on 14 section, employee stepped in a rut beside the high voltage tub and rolled EE's left ankle. Fracture to left fibula

Employee was getting up on flatbed truck to unload a drum of transmission fluid. When they felt a "pop" and pain in their right tight/groin area.

Worker was changing screens on a portable plant when they slipped and fell onto their side. Their side is tender and bruised.

While using a sledge hammer to drive pins in loader, debris flew into face/eyes

Employee was cutting a hole in a steel plate sitting on top of a 4' pipe under awning of maintenance shop. EE stopped momentarily to answer EE's phone, then proceeded to attempt to re-ignite Oxygen/Acetylene torch using heat from plate. Gas that had built up in 4' Pipe then ignited causing a loud pop. Employee was not wearing hearing protection at the time of the incident.

Crew was working on the primary crusher torquing belts to tighten the pulley with all equipment locked out/tagged out. The worker's hand got caught between the pulley and the belt and was bleeding. The night shift supervisor was present and transported EE to the local hospital ER. Left 2nd finger has a fracture. The manufacturing rep was on site and overseeing the process.

EE was walking away from EE's stocking truck and rolled EE's left ankle

Employee was working on the 9W CM Section as a Roof Bolter. EE was pulling the trailing cable off the cable reel when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Was diagnosed with a lower back strain and missed 4 days of work. Employee has training and experience and wearing required PPE.

Employee was welding in a screen chute. It was a hot sunny day. while welding they accidentally touched their bald sweaty head against chute resulting in a shock from the welder. After the shock employee was breathing heavy and seemed confused, so I took them to the E.R. where they were released with zero restrictions.

Employee was replacing screens on the plant when EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

I.E. was helping take down water pipe and was hit by the pipe when they dropped it to the ground.

Employee was working on the 9W CM Section. Was walking from the face to the auxiliary fan when EE tripped on a rock and fell down, landing on EE's SCSR EE was wearing.

Employee was walking upstairs to breakroom and slipped resulting in their left knee twisting/buckling.

A miner was using a hammer to nail in 2-inch shaft boards. The miner felt a pop in their shoulder while swinging the hammer. The next day, the miner's bicep was bruised and swollen.

Driver raising trailer and turned over

I.E. was attempting to remove a 2x4 that was holding the mesh back after bolting on the longwall face when it suddenly broke causing them to twist and fall onto their right knee. I.E. was not taken off work until 9-11-2026.

Employee was pulling a 3/4" waterline over a feeder. The hose got hung up on the backside and as they pulled on the hose, they felt a burning pain in their left shoulder and bicep. Employee worked until 09/23/2026 to have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and bicep.

Emp lost EE's footing, was unable to catch self and fell to the ground cause an injury to EE's tailbone and lower back. EE is being treated for pain with PT and placed on light duty.

Employee was standing on a ladder that was placed on top of line curtain when the employee tried to pull the line curtain from under the ladder, the employee fell from the ladder hurting lower back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While walking to their truck in the gravel parking lot, the truck driver's left foot slipped and they fell landing on their right ankle breaking it.

The Employee was operating a Pit Loader when the equipment experienced a hydraulic failure. Employee was injured while getting off the equipment.

Employee was dragging a piece of mine curtain to the #8 entry when they stepped in a hole/rut caused during the mining process. On 8/26/26 an MRI revealed an acute cartilage injury to their left knee.

IE twisted an ankle while assisting a co-worker who had been knocked to the ground by the disturbance of rib sloughage material. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Maintenance Technician servicing dozer. They stepped on the bottom step with their right foot and felt a pop in their knee.

EE complained of slight dizziness throughout the evening. A little later EE fainted and their partner immediately called the Control Room to report this, and when they turned around EE had already regained consciousness.

Employee was holding down a blower motor that was being worked on, when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the back of the head/neck area and caused a laceration to EE's right hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was working on 2 yard loader & stated while reaching down with a wrench to loosen a fitting EE heard a pop in EE's right shoulder followed by pain radiating down EE's arm & up EE's neck. Seen site medic referred to ER, evaluated and restricted for right shoulder strain.

EE was helping remove a stuck skid steer bucket. When the bucket dislodged it fell onto the EEs leg causing it to break.

Employee was in the process of hanging a ventilation tube on the 2M Section. While hanging the tube, the end of the yellow tie wire came up under EE's glasses and struck EE's right eye. Employee was diagnosed with scratch to the cornea to EE's eye. Employee was taken off work until the until 08/18/2026 to rest EE's eye.

777-Operator was dismounting a parked truck, misjudged the distance to the ground, rolled and twisted ankle upon impact and fractured lower leg bones.

Miner was welding and debris came over EE's hood and into EE's left eye. Wasn't reported to management until 8/18/2026.

Employee was carrying a belt roller to the beltline when the roller slipped from employees hand and struck lower right leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was in the process of repairing the bolt glue holder when the employee caught finger between rib strap and door. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

The employee was using a chain fall hoist to horizontally move a separator along a beam. The separator repeatedly became bound, and during the binds jerked on the employee. After one of the binds in the chain, the employee reported feeling a burning in EE's right shoulder from the jerk of the chain. Employee was temporarily diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury.

Truck driver was using weight cart to move weights to calibrate their truck scale, the cart flipped and the truck driver hit ground and broke EE's right arm at EE's wrist.

Employee was stepping down from the miner when employee slipped and struck elbow against channel plate resulting in a laceration to the left elbow. Employee continued to work unrestricted until 08/27/2026 when employee sought treatment. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was in the process of installing roof supports. EE was drilling the outside bolt in the third row of bolts when an undetected piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the right shoulder area resulting in pain in EE's neck and back.

EE entered the roller mill during a scheduled outage. When EE stepped from the platform into the mill EE rolled EE's ankle on the cylinder pocket. Coworkers checked out EE's foot and range of motion. EE's foot was swollen. EE was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a hairline fracture.

EE was walking and carrying miner bits to mantrip when EE slipped on uneven and muddy mine floor, falling, landing on right hip.

Operator was doing a walk around on their haul truck and got dust/debris in their eye. Employee lost time on 08/14/2026.

Employee was loading a car at the face when a piece of draw rock fell between the rib and the pin striking EE on the head. EE finished EE's shift but was sore the next morning, so EE was seen at the ER where EE was taken off work due to pain and restrictions preventing EE from performing EE's normal job.

While walking on 08/12/2026 an employee got a foot stuck in mud. While pulling themselves free using a nearby door frame, they sprained their right shoulder. On 8/17/26, the employee sought medical treatment resulting in restricted duty.

Employee had walked away from EE's shuttle car when EE stepped awkwardly, twisting EE's right knee. EE was seen at the ER where EE was taken off work due to restrictions preventing EE from performing EE's regular job.

Haul truck operator reported not feeling well after the truck had been rough loaded.

EE was assigned to cleanup along Fine Crusher 8 conveyor on 8 conveyor tripper floor. At ~6:45 pm, EE accessed the 8 conveyor on the south side and stepped on the dust seal belt and fell through ~12 ft. to the bin below. Resulted in fracture to 4 ribs, laceration to head and abrasions to torso.

While removing a stuck bolt from a loader belly pan, on night shift, the bolt head sheared and the pan dropped unexpectedly. The IP's right index finger was contacted by the pan as it fell.

The employee was in the quarry with a 2-gallon jug of def in their hand, they went to turn around and immediately felt a pain in their right knee. Employee has received restrictions for their right knee.

IE was in the high line tube recovering high line cable when the cable got wrapped around their foot. When the IE tried to get their foot out they heard a pop. X rays showed a small fracture in their foot.

IE was loading beams onto a large dolly for transport. As they were loading the first piece, they bumped the dolly as they were setting it down, catching a finger between the beam and the dolly foot. Injury was not a training or compliance issue.

Employee squatted down cleaning accumulations, when they stood up left knee popped. Unable to bear weight on left knee.

Mechanics were attempting to pull Sag feed cart from Sag due to plugged cart. A shackle pin snapped and struck employee in right shin, causing a fracture. Employee was taken to ER, referred to orthopedic. Currently ONGOING.

Employee was guiding a draw bar into the coupler and their right middle finger was caught between the draw bar and coupler. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was working in a shop location adjacent to some welding that was being done. EE received flash burn to their eyes because of this. EE was not able to work the next day due to this making this a Lost Time accident and therefor reportable to MSHA.

Employee lost supplies off of the mantrip and stopped approx. 10" passed the supplies to reload them. The employee then was struck by the mantrip and knocked to the ground. The employee failed to set the parking brake on a slight incline on the haul road. The mantrip stopped with them underneath of it till help arrived.

Injured was on top of the miner in 8W retrieving a roof strap that EE dropped between the boom and the frame of the machine when EE fell down and struck EE's left knee on the machine, resulting in a contusion just proximal to knee, anterior side. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

IE went through a mandoor to pull slack on a rockdust hose when they rolled an ankle on a rock.

Employee was checking the torque on the miner bolter when the employee pushed on the torque wrench and felt pain on the left side of the abdomen. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was tramming the miner across the section when EE stepped into a hole, resulting in a sprained ankle.

Worker was boring out a resin inserter using a die grinder and the grinder kicked back, lacerating the right forearm.

Employee was changing a hose when a rock fell from the top and knocked their hard hat off and struck their head, resulting in a laceration. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

At approximately 3:20 am on 8/10/26, the employee was working near a pump at Cypress sand. The employee removed two bolts securing a cleanout plug located on the bottom of the pump. While removing the cleanout plug, a mixture of water and sand discharged from the pump and struck the employee's left wrist, resulting in an injury to the affected area.

While installing roof bolts, EE's drill steel became stuck in the mine roof. EE then attempted to free the drill steel by forcefully jerking and pulling on it. During this action, EE suddenly felt a sharp pain in EE's upper back.

Staging a 420 lbs. stainless pipe. After hoisting the pipe up to the 3rd floor, employees had to pull the pipe about 50 feet to the next lifting point. Pipe got caught on grating; employee felt pain in left shoulder.

While using excavator, rock fell and hit excavator

The employee was climbing over the beltline and EE's foot slipped on a bottom roller. This action caused EE to twist EE's knee.

Employee was exiting off of machine, stepped down onto step and foot slipped and fell to ground, resulting in laceration to the left eyebrow, received 12 sutures.

Helping driller change hammer on drill using a J wrench to hold hammer bit. Dropper J wrench and pinched finger between J wrench and slap box.

Employee was in the beltline hanging belt structure chain when a piece of rock fell from between the roof screen striking the employee in the bridge of the nose. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Water truck operator stated EE blacked out while traveling west from the loading area. The truck traveled over the berm, tipped onto its side, slid down the pond slope, and came to rest upside down in the water. The operator regained consciousness, exited the truck, swam to shore, and walked up the hill for assistance. EE was transported to the hospital.

During the unit power move, the employee bent over to set the CM cathead on the ground and felt a sharp pain in their lower back. Employee was seen on 8/10/26 at OA and was placed off work for a suspected lumbar strain.

EE lifting/pulling 3ft 6in pipe weighing 50lbs from rack. They felt tendon pop in left arm, and immediate pain. Seen at ER, diagnosis complete lt. bicep tear, released with restrictions. Seen at clinic, referred for MRI and ortho consult.

uneven walking surface. employee stepped onto a rock that caused employee to roll EE's leg. immediately EE felt a pop in EE's hip. employees hip was found to be dislocated (employee has had each hip replaced in the past).

Slipped while climbing down from the skid steer.

Employee was operating a shuttle car on the 7 North Mains CM Section. EE stopped to remove a rock from the roadway. When EE tossed the rock in the shuttle car boom, EE felt a "pop" in EE's left bicep. Employee has a torn bicep muscle. EE has training and experience and wearing required PPE at time of accident.

Shovel operator was attempting to move a trip rope that was hung up on the latch bar on the shovel dipper. While they were moving the rope the latch bar shiv fell down pulling their hand into the bottom side of the shiv, pinching their hand between the shiv and the frame of the dipper. The employee was diagnosed with a fracture to their pinky finger on their right hand.

Using #39 walk through bolter T bar to push roof bolts out of the way and roof bolt after the place change miner had taken a cut out of the roof at 164-165 #1 St Leo. While extending the T bar oil shot out of a broken fitting and got into EE's left eye causing irritation. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

IE was hanging pumpable crib bags and was struck by a falling rock in the right forearm. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

A miner was removing 3"x8"x6' boards from the cage. When the miner turned with boards in their hands, they injured their lower back.

While installing a hinge pin on a continuous miner on 4 South Head the employee struck the hinge pin with a hammer, and a piece of debris struck them in the submental area (transition area between chin and neck), causing a small laceration. Doctors initially elected not to treat it, but on 08/26/2026 the employee returned to the doctor to have the debris removed.

Employee went to change 4'x 5' x 1.25" Screen on I44 McCloskey Crusher. When EE pulled up on the screen, EE tore the distal bicep tendon on EE's left arm.

Crushing and Screening employee reported soreness in their right shoulder area after shoveling at 2 elevator tail-pulley. Site nursed managed with first aid and employee visited with ART representative. EE requested to be seen by a physician on 9/9/26.

The miner had completed jackleg drilling and was lifting the machine up to carry out of the tunnel. The miner placed EE's left hand ring finger in the pinch point between the jack and the jack's leg as EE lifted the machine. This resulted in a broken last joint of the finger and a laceration.

The miner was beginning to pressure wash the top of the drill when they stepped onto an open door and fell to the ground. This caused two fractures in the wrist and a compression fracture in L2 vertebrae

Injured was changing a cradle at 143 block 6 belt and while pulling the old cradle out it rolled over and bent their right thumb around the back of their hand resulting in an unspecified sprain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Brakes failed on our crane after being tested resulting in the operator jumping from the crane. EE injured EE's left ankle, Xray showed a slight fracture. Was released with a walking boot and Advil back to work on light duty.

An EE was hand picking stone and placing in excavator bucket. Injured EE was observing. Injured EE just ate lunch in dump truck and was walking to where other EE was. Injured EE stepped on a log and slipped into excavator bucket with their side. Skin was not broken and there was no bleeding. We assumed it was just bruised. We later found out they injured a kidney.

Employee was reaching for pins on the roof bolter, when the bolter trammed forward running over their right foot. Employee was treated at the ER where they were taken off work for restrictions preventing them from performing their normal duties.

Security guard was spraying a Coal Truck off with a water hose at the truck wash on the Eagle Energy Haul road. As the employee was dragging the hose the hose rolled causing EE to lose EE's footing and fell causing a fracture in EE's right ankle. This injury was not a lost time and is only a medical reportable incident.

Stacking boxes when the box underneath shifted/fell while their hand was still caught in the banding. As the box dropped, the band jerked their arm before the box reached the floor.

Employee stated EE was lifting 2 top cradles and felt something pop in EE's knee. The employee sought medical attention and was taken off work on 9/3/2026.

While working on the installation of conduit, the front left foot of the ladder fell through the grating and caused the worker to fall from a height of approximately 3.5 feet. EE broke EE's fall with EE's right hand, breaking EE's wrist in the process. The worker was driven to the hospital where EE was treated with a cast and discharged later that day.

While employee was performing grinding maintenance on dozer, sparks ignited dried brush nearby. Employee sustained injuries while extinguishing the fire.

The employee was roof bolting and installing wire screen mesh along with roof bolts. While the employee was drilling a hole EE pushed up on the fence with EE's left arm. The drill bit caught the fencing and began wrapping it around the steel and the employee's left hand. Resulting in an open compound fracture of the ulna and radial.

IE was drilling for a PUR job in the belt entry. As EE was lowering the drill, it bumped against the rib screen, where a belt chain had been left looped through an opening. When the drill bumped the screen, the chain fell, striking IE in the side of the head as EE turned to try to avoid it. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was pulling cable slack off of a reel while on EE's knees. While doing so EE twisted EE's upper body resulting in a strained muscle in EE's left side.

Slipped when getting out of the loader on top step and fell to ground and landed on EE's back.

The employee originally informed their supervisor and HR that they injured their left thumb in a non-work-related incident and then at A later date they reported that the incident took place at work while riding their personnel bike on the facility.

IE was in process of building a stopping and tripped over a pallet of blocks and twisted back.

While mining towards the head on the 7W longwall face EE stepped over a relay bar and EE's foot slid on a piece of slick slate causing EE to fall and strike EE's left knee on a relay bar resulting in a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE

As employee was drilling a hole for a pin, the rock fractured and a piece fell out striking EE's right ankle. EE finished EE's shift but went to the ER afterwards where x-rays revealed a fracture. EE was taken off work due to restrictions preventing EE from performing EE's normal job.

A miner sustained a left middle finger injury. EE was trying to unclog clay material from a valve flapper located under a screw conveyor by inserting a pipe wrench into the valve. After insertion pipe wrench EE's finger was caught in between the valve flapper and pipe wrench. Miner was sent offsite for further medical evaluation.

An Electrical Superintendent, while engaged in a conversation, stepped backwards onto a pallet containing conveyor parts that were staged for use on the next shift. The employee's right foot was caught between two scrapers as EE fell, fracturing EE's ankle.

EE was signaling pump truck operator during concrete pour and lost hold of the hose. As the EE tried to regain control of the hose it whipped and hit the EE's left hand. EE received basic first aid for injury and refused further medical treatment. EE requested medical evaluation due to continued pain on 8/13 and was diagnosed with a distal radial fracture.

Employee was lifting roof bolts to put on pinner when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder. EE finished EE's shift but was hurting the next day. EE was seen by a physician who gave EE restrictions preventing EE from performing EE's normal duties.

Employee had put the "y" back together after cleaning it. When restarted the flow wasn't strong, EE walked back over to check the "y" and when EE bent down over it the fitting busted apart and sprayed silicate on EE's face and chest with some running down into EE's eyes. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was removing motor/gear box from conveyor. The motor was not properly supported and fell as EE removed the pulley from underneath.

EE was performing end of shift clean up duties using a 2-inch-high pressure water hose at the concrete pad around the wet screening area. While EE was repositioning the hose EE said EE's right knee popped out and did not go back in as usual. EE was about an hour from the end of EE's shift; EE notified EE's supervisor who witnessed the accident and EE left to go to the hospital.

IE was recovering tubes when they dropped the tubes and it rolled down their knee hyperextending it.

Employee was stacking super sacks in a warehouse when a sack fell from above striking the employee. They suffered a broken leg, pelvis and arm and was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment.

There were no conditions that contributed to the injury

I.E. was raking out coal from under the belt when they turned their head and was hit above left eye with a shovel being used by a co-worker.

Employee had just completed cleaning off the tracks and was walking back to EE's work area when EE stepped on a rock and twisted EE's left ankle. EE's foot turned one way, and the momentum caused EE's body to turn the other way, which then caused EE's ankle to become dislocated and fracture.

Teammate tripped and fell over a parking bumper while walking in the parking lot

When getting into the operator's compartment (kitchen) of the roof bolter they twisted and felt a pinch in their back that radiated down their leg. Employee is off and awaiting results from the MRI and doctor visit.

Employee was walking towards an excavator moving away from the crusher when a small rock flipped out of the back of crusher hitting the employee in the back of the head. Employee was wearing a hard hat and all required PPE.

Employee was walking back to the Miner when employee slipped and reached to stop from falling and caught small finger on rib strap. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. PPE was a factor.

Employee was breaking up a rock with a sledge, when EE's left index finger was caught between the rock and the sledge. The injury did not result in a break or sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

While loading bolter tray, employee felt pop in shoulder.

Operator was draining water off the bottom of ACS-1 Tank. There was upset conditions in the system which allowed diluted Sulfuric Acid to leak from the Butterfly Valve area. The Sulfuric solution made contact with Operators Right Shoulder and Left Forearm. Operator used emergency shower and locker room shower. On 8/6/26 the employee was prescribed ointment from a doctor.

Employee was hosing around the tail roller of surface belt when employee tripped on a piece of grading injuring right knee. Employee continued to work until 08/11/2026 then sought treatment. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE reports stepping down from water truck and slipping in mud. Upon slipping EE turned to grab handrail to prevent fall to ground, at this motion EE experienced a twisting and pulling sensation in lower back. This caused a sharp pain in the left lower back. EE was sent to the Clinic for evaluation.

While removing an 8" block off a pallet of blocks to build a stopping, a block rolled off striking EE in the left foot between the steel toe and metatarsal of EE's mining boots.

Shovel dipper struck dovetail of haul truck

Following harvest activities in the Tank house, the employee was assigned to pull samples. While attaching a single pull to a cathode, the employee's left hand was caught while engaging the locking mechanism, resulting in an injury to the left hand.

Employee alleges that steel plate slipped from hands when unloading from truck and struck the top of EE's right foot.

EE was dismounting a ladder when they felt a pop in their right calf area. Seen at clinic, referred for ultrasound, negative for blood clot. Diagnosed with a suspected Achilles tendon strain.

IE was in a manlift reaching to a wheel-well pulley and rope(27lbs.combined weight) connected to a beam strap around a wall girt. Began to lift and move them and left shoulder dislocated. EE has a history of L. shoulder dislocation, originally occurring from a personal activity. Their task is normal within work scope and is not anticipated to be a hazard under normal conditions

Employee was climbing down from Front Shovel when footing slipped and they held on with right arm and there was a popping noise in right shoulder and there is a tennis ball size hard knot on their shoulder. Employee has an AC joint separation.

Injured employee was working on tightening a base bolt on the babbit bearing on the Raw Mill fan. As they were tightening the bolt, a tool broke and the employee fell backwards onto a j-box stand, injuring their ribs.

A 2nd Shift Production Operator was opening 9J mill valve to drain the mill and upon doing so their left shoulder popped and they had shooting pain from their back to their left fingertips.

Employee walking out of change room fell on EE's lunchbox fell on EE's side hurting EE's left knee and left ribs.

Was working on dredge stern cable replacement from the deck of the work boat. As employee was walking from the operator's station towards the bow of the boat, they lost balance and fell into the mining pond. In an attempt to catch themselves, they hit their right arm on the boat causing an abrasion and bruising as well as mild lower back pain from the awkward movement of the fall.

Employee was conducting an inspection of VSI Crusher prior to starting machine. While inspecting underneath the machine, EE was holding up the skirting and it slipped out of EE's grip. The metal crossbar on the skirting came into contact with the left side of EE's facial area, resulting in two lacerations around EEs left eyelid area. EE received 12 sutures to seal the lacerations.

While hosing out truck box, material slide down out of box and rock hit left shoulder

EE sustained an injury while conducting repairs. The employees were repairing metal plates for in front of screens. The plate was a few inches off the ground when the employee approached it to grind holes that were just cut into it, the plate fell towards the employee striking EE on both forearms.

Haul truck operator reached to grab a bottle of water. At this time the shovel released the second dipper into the truck causing a rough loading event and experience multiple muscle strains. The event went restricted duty on 08/13/2026.

Employee was squatting down pulling on a wrench when EE felt something pop in EE's shoulder. Employee continued working the rest of the day without mentioning EE's pain. Employee told me Monday morning that EE was in pain and need to see a doctor

Operator was working on crusher shaker screens clearing debris. When task was complete EE was stepping down to walking platform and twisted EE's right knee. Heard a pop. EE went home and the knee began to swell and hurt EE. EE reported it before leaving that morning of the 1st but didn't think much of it.

employee was using a pry bar to open a crate when the piece they were prying, hit their left pinky, palm area. The employee was wearing gloves at the time of the incident.

Troubling shooting knocking sound on Genset, a catastrophic failure happened causing hot oil and metal fragments to spray out contacting the injured employee

operator was cleaning up a road with a grader when EE's blade caught a rock jarring the machine. the operator was shaken and later noticed pain/discomfort in EE's lower back and hips.

Employee was climbing into the back of service truck as they stood up, they hit the top of their hard hat on a cross bar of the ladder rack causing them neck and back pain.

While manually guiding a 10' PQ vertically suspended Quill Rod into position, the Helpers left 5th digit was smashed between the PQ Quill Rod and the Rod Guide on the front of the M50 drill head, resulting in a fracture to the tip (tuft) of the left pinky finger.

Employee stepped in a gap between the back of a trailer containing tires and the dock bumper, they suffered an abrasion to their shin and some discomfort in their leg.

Miner exited LV to check a piece of stock metal in the bed that was specifically cut for SH03 as well as to ensure it was secured in the bed. on EE's way back to the cab EE tripped in the mud and fell forward onto EE's left knee. EE's knee was lacerated during the fall and required sutures.

The employee placed their foot on the metal base/guard frame of the generator and pushed off, abruptly extending their left leg while pulling and positioning the tarp

Employee smashed the tip of their right middle finger while removing a blower housing, no fractures were reported.

EE was going to sit in a chair in the dayroom prior to our kickoff meeting at 5am. Another employee then proceeded to pull EE's chair out from underneath EE causing EE to fall. As EE fell, EE turned to EE's left to avoid falling on EE's back or hitting EE's head. EE fell on EE's left arm (elbow and shoulder).

Operator was running the BC9 south dump when they felt a pain in their lower back at approximately 8pm on 08/27/26 and continued to feel stiffness and pain throughout the rest of shift. Reported injury before shift start the next day.

Miner was climbing into a haul truck after fueling up, as EE went to pull self up onto the ladder EE felt a pop and pain in EE's shoulder.

An electrician was involved in an arc flash type event which resulted in burns on EE's left hand.

Employee was attempting to replace the conveyor belt and cut a finger on the drive belt sheave. No stitches were received, only work restrictions.

A mechanic's left index finger became pinched between sling and regrind ball mill when performing routine maintenance. Event went reportable on 08/25/2026.

EE spotting haul truck under loader, the loader operator dropped full bucket on left bedrail, jostling the EE in the cab of the haul truck. Seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, released to modifed duty, worked one day modified, seen on 8/26, released to full duty.

While using a utility knife to cut a hose the knife slipped and cut the top of left thumb requiring 3 sutures.

Employee was fueling up EE's haul truck at the end of the shift. while EE was climbing up on the stand EE's hard hat fell off and as EE stood up, EE banged the top of EE's head on a flange that resulted in 5 staples that EE received from the ER.

Ee bringing man basket down on powder truck. Knuckle holding basket broke, man basket tipped, throwing ee into the side rail. Seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, diagnosed with rib contusion, released to restricted duty. On 8/31, released to full duty.

Moving wire spool and reel jack tipped over and fell onto topside of foot. Spool may have had something underneath it so when the spool was picked up it tipped over onto foot.

A miner was carrying a bundle of victaulic grips across the 5200 station when their knee buckled. The pain increased and mobility got worse as the day went on. The Dr diagnosed it as arthritis and put them on restricted duty for a week.

Miner was locking down a bearing using a sledgehammer and missed the slugger wrench's mark. Hammer struck another miner holding the slugger wrench on their right wrist. Miner that was struck received a contusion.

The employee was walking toward the jumbo drill while removing gloves when they slipped and fell to the ground. During the fall, they extended their left hand to break the fall and contacted a sharp rock, resulting in a laceration to the palm of their left hand.

An employee sustained a cut to their right pointer finger while working on a reamer machine. While the employee was adjusting the threading portion of the threader, their hand slipped forward into the reamer portion of the machine, resulting in the injury. The employee was wearing Cut Level 4 resistant gloves at the time of the incident.

(EE) was scaling a rock brow with the scoop bucket outby the #2 working section on the 2A belt between Breaks #12 and #13. While scaling the rib, the EE inadvertently dislodged three timbers. While installing the timbers the rib rolled out, measuring approximately 17 feet by 24 inches by 12 inches, and struck the EE in the lower thigh, causing a laceration resulting in six sutures

The employee (Blaster) tripped over a rock concealed by muddy water, resulting in a fractured tibial plateau in right knee.

While coming down the stairs from the 2nd floor, and as the employee stepped on the first floor landing of the prep plant, they twisted their Left ankle resulting in a fracture of the 5th metatarsal bone in their left foot and strained ankle.

Employee was putting material on the office bulletin board. As they stepped backward, they tripped on a box of paper and stuck out their left arm to brace their fall. The fall resulted in a fractured humerus.

Employee was investigating the preheat tower pressures and dusting when they opened a port and pressure blew hot kiln feed dust into face and eyes resulting in abrasions and thermal burn in both eyes.

Employee was using a punch and hammer to removed baffle bolts from the number 5 blunger and hit their left middle finger with the hammer causing a laceration.

Employee was replacing the roll of file on the msk sketch hooder and the pipe that holds it fell onto the left foot

Employee was aligning the top of the cyclones with a wrench when the wrench slipped out of position causing the cyclone top cover to cause a laceration to the R index finger.

Employee walking across location when EE felt pain in EE's left foot.

Subject was putting a guard in under a conveyor when EE heard a pop in EE's right elbow. EE went to the doctor the next day and was placed on light duty pending further medical review.

Haul truck operator experienced a pain in the lower back while placing a lock on a security gate of HT. Event went reportable on 08/19/2026.

While checking for an air leak on a truck, something went into right eye

Employee was trying to reach and install a weir bar in the channel on cleaner #9, EE grabbed the cleaner support on #8 tails weir adjuster with EE's left hand to balance/brace self and EE's left hand was pinched between #8 cleaner support and #8 cleaner paddles. Employee returned to duty with restrictions.

Employee was assisting with spotting the Clinker Pan Conveyor, and changing damaged pans. As they squatted to spot the next damaged pan, they placed their hand on the conveyor frame to steady themselves when the clinker pan conveyor roller wheel rolled over the employees right pinky finger.

Employee was cutting rubber belting for shaker runners and cut EE's leg with razor-knife. Thus, resulted in stitches.

During shift change, the operator sustained a back strain while reaching behind the seat to retrieve EE's lunch bag. The discomfort was reported immediately following the movement.

EE was exiting EE's haul truck at the end of EE's shift. When EE stepped down to the ground EE stepped on EE's ankle wrong and fell down. When falling EE's right elbow hit the ground. EE was taken to OMP on 8/17/26 for further evaluation and placed on restricted duty.

Operator was working on replacing metal screen. Screen slipped and Operator cut EE's on EE's middle finger

while equipment operator was fueling the haul truck, stepped down with right leg, lost footing, and twisted right ankle. This motion resulted in an ankle twist.

The employee was attempting to refuel the excavator and while reaching for the nozzle, the employee lost balance and fell into the back of the fuel truck.

Person reported next day. Lifted a window AC unit and felt a strain. Did not seek medical attention until 08/20/2026. Put on sedentary duty after initial evaluation which resulted in strain of abdominal area.

Miner was sweeping out excavator cab standing on step while holding handrail with left hand maintaining 3 point of contact suddenly lets go and falls 16" inches to the ground below. Miner went to doctor with possible sprained back.

EE was air lancing a plugged screw conveyor. As EE was doing so the material blew back at EE causing material to get in EE's eyes.

Employee was cleaning cat walks around the #1 Conn-Weld screen when they were struck by a rock in their right neck, shoulder, and arm.

The employee sustained a laceration to the left hand while using a knife to remove tape from a product hose.

loading plates on the roof bolter they dropped them on their left hand resulting in a laceration on their ring finger that required 4 stitches and a fracture. Employee is here working outside on light duty.

Employee states EE was handing over a fuel can to another employee when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's back.

Employee working in the Marl Reclaimer control cab sustained a lumbar back strain after they were knocked against a wall and then to the floor, after it was struck by the Marl Stacker at approx. 0.351 meters/sec.

A miner was walking in a slusher lane and hopped over a large rock. Upon landing EE felt EE's right knee painfully buckle. EE was treated for strain and released for light duty.

Shovel mechanic was working on the drill mast and when stepping down they rolled their right ankle. The employee was placed on restrictions on 08/09/2026.

Miner reported having sore/stiff neck from ramp conditions and looking sideways throughout shift.

miner was dismounting ladder of excavator when a foot slipped off the bottom rung due to mud and a finger was caught in block at the bottom of the handle.

During innertube retrieval, side loading occurred while the helper attempted to free the stuffing box by pushing/pulling on it. When released, the stuffing box deflected slightly outside the perceived red zone and the 90° pump-down hose contacted the helper's right ankle, causing a fall and ankle sprain.

EE saw a loose piece of stone stack placed on the flatbed trailer. The EE tried to dislodge the broken piece of stone so it would not fall off onto the roadway during transport. Upon loosening the stone, the piece separated quickly, falling and pinching left pinky finger between stone and flatbed surface. The EE had gloves, but retracted, causing a laceration.

While removing jaw plate on crusher, plate tipped over and smashed right foot of miner as they were stepping onto grizzly feeder bars. After taking off their boot they discovered bleeding-bruising on top of their foot/toes. Miner was transported to ER by mine manager. It was confirmed that they sustained a minor fracture to top of one toe and a possible bone chip on another toe.

Employee was operating loader 49 on the north wall of the Tilden Main Pit when they contacted a large boulder in the dig face with the loader bucket causing the employee pain in their right shoulder from being jarred. Employee was wearing their seat belt at the time of the incident. Employee was prescribed restrictions to wear a sling and limit lifting with right arm to < 10 lbs.

Employee slipped and fell against a handrail bruising EE's right ribs

While installing roof bolts the employee began to slip and reached out to catch self. Doing so EE hit EE's right ring finger against EE's drill steel. As a result EE suffered an open dislocation of EE's ring finger. EE's ring finger was reset and EE received stitches in EE's finger as well.

Employee stated that EE was checking and repairing the screens in the shaker. EE was in a seated position and proceeded to stand up when EE slipped. EE reached for the belt with EE's right hand to catch self. The belt moved and EE's finger contacted the pulley causing a laceration to EE's right 5th digit. The plant was not in operation at the time of the incident.

While other employee was performing grinding maintenance on dozer, sparks ignited dried brush nearby. Employee Sustained injuries while extinguishing Fire.

Employee was scaling highwall when struck on the right thigh by conglomerate of mud/rock resulting in laceration requiring sutures

EE and another worker were installing a cutting edge in a front loader. The cutting edge was upside down and they attempted to flip it over. They lost control of the cutting edge and it, fell on right middle finger of EE's hand.

Employee was helping to remove chains from a tire on the loader. EE swung a brass hammer to remove a cut metal chain link. The link struck on the left cheek causing a laceration.

Miner was using a grinder in the shop on 8/3/26. At 10:00 that morning they talked about their eye watering and was irritated. EE continued to work the rest of the day. 8/4/26 Miner came to work in the morning with an eye swollen. EE was taken to the local clinic to be seen for the eye. Clinic advised them to take the rest of the day off and to have a follow up appointment 8/5/26.

EE was setting a timber against the top when EE dislodged a piece of rock that hit EE's left shoulder. EE was taken by ambulance to ER for evaluation.

EE was loosening bolt on pot head when the wrench slipped and pinched their left index finger between the wrench and the pot head. EE reported incident on DOI. Seen at clinic 8/7, diagnosed with left index finger fracture, referred to orthopedics. Released to restrictions which are being accommodated.

We were replacing the splices on electrical connections. Employee was cutting through one of the resin splices when the knife skipped and imbedded in hand between the thumb and pointer finger. They cleaned it up and did not want to go to the Dr., but It was deep enough that they at least needed to get it checked out. It took three small stiches.

While conducting a post-operational inspection of a water truck, the Team Member tripped while walking in the work area and lost balance. While attempting to brace the fall, the Team Member's right hand contacted a wheel lug, resulting in a laceration between the ring and little finger.

The IE was removing a 10-inch valve in the RO Plant and had removed several bolts. When the IE removed the 2nd to last bolt, the valve swiveled and pinched the IE's ring finger between the collar of the valve and the pipe

The employee was checking mine cable when EE felt rock dribbling down on EE, EE began backing out of the way when a rock fell and struck EE's left hand resulting in a cut. EE went to ARH ER and received three stitched on EE's left index finger.

Employee was trying to get a winch rope unstuck when the winch tightened the rope back up causing the employees hand to become caught between the winch hook and scoop bucket. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was throwing a belt frame into a dumpster. It got caught on something and fell back and their finger accidentally got caught between the belt frame and dumpster causing injury.

The employee had taped up a small cut in a belt control cable on 18 East Head. While holding the roll of tape in right hand, they cut the tape with a razor knife in their left hand. As they cut the tape, they slipped and cut their left index finger on their right hand, requiring 3 sutures to close the wound

Employee was putting belt on CSP4 pump in RM basement. While putting the belt on EE's finger got caught between the pulley and the belt, causing the laceration to finger. Pump was locked out and all PPE required was being used. Cause was body positioning improper.

EE was using a hammer to strike a metal chute that was plugged with material. EE caught the top of their hand on the flange of the chute during the striking motion casing a laceration to the top of their hand.

Employee was cutting welds on the stainless tubes on the split screen with a grinder and cut off wheel. While grinding a piece of debris hit EE in the right eye.

Employee was loading the bolter, as they were throwing pizza pans across the bolter, they caught their forearm on the corner of some plates causing a laceration that required stitches.

Employee was in the process of drilling a hole into the mine roof when EE's drill steel became clogged. While attempting to unclog the drill steel EE struck the drill steel with a bolt wrench, the wrench came back to strike EE between the eyes resulting in a laceration and 6 sutures.

Employee was using a prybar in an upward forward motion to remove a middle impact roller for 2CV when the prybar slipped out causing the employee to strike their right middle finger against an overhead steel channel. Employee was sent to the hospital for imaging which revealed fracture. Employee's finger was dressed and immobilized with a splint and employee returned to work.

While walking to a service truck, an employee stepped on a 2-inch rock and rolled an ankle. After three weeks of conservative first aid, the employee was evaluated on 09/24/2026 and prescribed physical therapy twice weekly for six weeks. The employee continues with a full-duty work release and no restrictions.

Employee was looking upward at the drill and felt something fall into their right eye while wearing safety glasses and then felt a pop followed by tingling.

Employee was laying down using a 5" vacuum hose to clean underneath of a conveyor belt. The hose lost its suction and jumped forward and then back into the face of the employee. When this happened the employee got a loose tooth from it. The employee went to the dentist two weeks later and got the tooth removed.

Employee was stung by a bee. The stinger was removed. On 8/28/2026, employee experienced swelling and went to urgent care and received steroid shot for allergic reaction. Incident and treatment were reported on 09/1/2026.

While parked and eating peanuts, the employee bit down on a peanut and chipped a tooth. The employee initially experienced minimal discomfort and continued working; however, approximately 90 minutes later, the pain increased and became intolerable, prompting the employee to notify a supervisor. Damage consisted of a chipped tooth resulting in dental pain requiring evaluation.

Man basket popped up with employee inside and they struck their chin on the railing.

Employee was cutting a rope and cut into EE's left hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

EE was helping the mechanic make a splice on the shuttle car cable. While EE was cutting the thin layer of rubber in-between the leads when the blade came into contact with EE's right knee. EE was received 6 sutures to close the wound at Waynesburg Hospital. EE returned to work their next scheduled shift with no lost time.

Employee was grinding and got a piece of metal in the right eye.

Employee was cutting open a package with a utility knife when it slipped causing a laceration to the little finger on EE's left hand. EE was taken to the ER where EE received seven sutures and a full release with no restrictions to return EE's next shift.

Employee was trying to remove a steel that was stuck in the drill chuck. EE was working the steel back & forth with EE's hands in an attempt to free when the steel became free and contacted EE's upper lip resulting in a laceration that required sutures.

Moving the hoist plug, while moving it to swing it over, smashed right index finger between hoist plug and pipe

Employee stated they were holding a pin hammer when another employee struck the pin a piece of metal flew off striking the employee in the arm causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention and was given 3 sutures. This incident is being reported as a medical treatment

Twisting jaw V-belts when hand got pinched, requiring stitches.

EE was stung by a bee

Employee was helping to hang high voltage cable along 9 South Track, when a small rock came off the rib and hit the left side of nose. Employee was diagnosed with a nasal fracture.

Employee was completing paperwork near EE's toolbox in Bay 4 of the Truck Shop when a gust of wind blew dust/debris into EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.

Paramedic contractor noted swelling and pain to right elbow after waking up on 8/22/26 at Station 1. Swelling reduced after three days to allow for straightening of arm. Located bite marks on elbow after work shift had been completed. Medications prescribed by doctor for reduction of swelling and infection control.

While changing an idler, the miner's right hand got stuck under it, causing a small laceration to their right index finger.

Contact with Kiln scale/clinker dust on back of neck

The haul truck operator was exiting and stepped onto the truck's walkway when their right knee hit a metal panel. This contact caused a cut on the right knee. The event went reportable on 08/22/2026.

Injured was cutting piece of mine belt off of an Irwin car in 5 block St Leo (8 Main Line Belt) and when cutting through the belt the knife slipped and caused a laceration to their right upper leg, anterior side, that required 5 sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The employee was performing normal job duties at the S Tank-manifold when they was bitten/stung by an unknown insect. Employee went to ER and was perscribed Benadryl and Prednisone.

Laceration of the right shin above the ankle. A large rock rolled off of C2 at U856 Sylvania striking employee on the right shin. The laceration caused by the rock required 16 sutures to remain closed.

While operating a skid steer, the EE caught the bucket on a concrete edge causing them to come in contact with the equipment safety bar. The EE was diagnosed with two fractured ribs, but able to continue regular work duties.

Was stepping down off the dozer, lost EE's footing, and fell approximately 2.5 to 3 feet to the ground on EE's back.

Employee had completed their workday and was assisting another coworker with a flat that they had on their personal vehicle. While placing another jack in place, the first jack collapsed and the vehicle fell. Employee was hit by the falling vehicles bumper hitch. The employee was not on company time and was not using company equipment. Reporting due to it occurred on mine property.

During a maintenance task employees were tasked to replace 12' section of drip rail flashing material when a gust of wind displaced it impacting employees chin.

IE slipped off the bolter station/platform and fell on EE's left arm, cutting IE's arm that needed 9 stiches.

Operator grabbed the fuel hose and began to drag the hose to the 417. As the Operator was halfway to the fuel nozzle, the Operator experienced some resistance due to the fuel hose placement. This caused discomfort to the Operator's right wrist and shoulder. Prescribed physical therapy on 09/15/2026.

Individual was striking a 6" water line coupler with a small sledgehammer to break it loose when it cracked, broke and a piece of the coupler struck them in lower lip, resulting in 2 sutures.

Employee was pulling track rail back on the active pillar section, when the chain they were using to pull the rail came loose and struck them in the right eye and face area.

A mechanic working in the garage reported having some dirt in EE's eye. EE was not able to state a specific event on how the dirt got into EE's eye. After flushing the eye out, an appointment with an eye doctor was made so EE could be evaluated. It was determined that EE has a minor scratch on the eye and was prescribed antibiotic eye ointment.

IE was adjusting straps on the ventilation tubes when the tubes fell and hit EE's hand causing a laceration. IE received 3 sutures.

Employee was parking the forklift at Hermosa Main Shaft. After securing the equipment by placing the wheel chocks, the employee reported pain in their lower back. Employee was prescribed a muscle relaxant.

while Cutting belt slipped and cut EE's left thumb. resulting in 5 stiches

Warehouse employee was cutting black tape and cut into left index finger of injured employee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The employee was kneeling on EE's right knee at the secondary crusher and using a box knife EE was cutting conveyor belt material toward self. As EE neared completion of the cut, the knife slipped out of the rubber and traveled into EE's right mid-thigh, causing a puncture wound. This resulted in needing two stitches to the laceration.

The employee was on the #1 section in the # 10 entry installing the last bolt for the cut when a piece of rock measuring 20"X8"X1" fell striking the employee on the back of the left arm just above the elbow. Causing a 1.5-inch laceration. the entry was approximately 19.5 feet wide and 70 inches high. The employee received 6 sutures.

Helper disconnect the water hose at the centrifuge by releasing the camlock fitting. Helper released the camlock, the fitting separated unexpectedly and struck the injured person on the chin, causing a minor laceration.

Miner walked in front of loader as it was backing up not knowing they put it in drive. Miner made contact with the bucket of the loader and was pushed to the ground. Miner has scrapes and is sore, miner was taken to the Emergency Room as a precaution because they were on the ground and in pain.

While handling a replacement cutting edge for a D11 dozer, the I.E. pinched their right little finger between the replacement cutting edge and another cutting edge already on the ground.

Employee was collaring back hole with a jackleg. The steel shanked, causing it to come down and strike them on the left side of their face. The steel hit just beside their chin cutting it open.

The tip of the employee's boot caught the edge of a stair, causing the employee to fall forward. The employee's right knee struck the stair, resulting in a cut requiring stitches

Tripped on a pipe causing employee to fall and smash EE's hand resulting in 7 stitches to the right palm.

A rock fell striking the miner in the upper back causing them to stumble and fall striking their face and mouth on the continuous mining machine resulting in dental damaged that required cosmetic repair and sutures on the inside of the lip.

Two employees were installing a plastic deflector sheet into a chute and were lowering the deflector by hand. The deflector became wedged in the chute and when it dislodged, it dropped and pinched the employee's right thumb.

Employee was operating Gehl Forklift to move crushing equipment at the Pit when forklift tipped onto side. Window broke, causing a cut to the employee's hand

A coworker on the 3rd floor accidentally dropped a piece of steel (2x2"angle 24" long) that bounced around equipment and struck the employee on the left arm. The employee was walking on the second floor below

Employee was using 1" impact gun to torque the pinion nuts and bolts. When the employee pulled the trigger the equipment whipped and the employee felt a pop in their wrist. 2 weeks later, the employee reported the incident and sought medical treatment. The employee was diagnosed with right wrist pain, given a splint, and released to full duty.

Employee was stepping onto dozer, when their foot slipped off the step and they fell approximately 6" onto the push arm and broke a rib.

Employee was working on cutting and grinding metal for the fines chute on the LT330GP cone plant, EE at noon time felt something in EE's left eye. Went to urgent care where EE's left eye was flushed and drops added. They said EE's eye had a scratch/abrasion.

While trimming cable, knife slipped and cut their left leg.

Employee was trying to clear a rock that was stuck in the head pulley of the 2320 conveyor when the hammer EE was using came in contact with EE's right index finger causing a laceration to EE's right knuckle requiring 4 stitches.

6L in the LOB when the EE placed their R-hand on top of the #7 S/C canopy. While leaning down talking to the operator a rock 12" X 12" X 4" fell striking index, middle, and ring fingers. causing a laceration to all 3. They received 3 sutures in the index finger and 5 sutures in the ring finger. the area was 58" high and approximately 19.5 feet wide.

Employee had scaled loose rock and then drilled bolt hole with first drill steel. Employee started to add second drill steel when rock fell from top and struck employee on top of left wrist resulting in a laceration that required sutures. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While picking up tools and leftover material on shaft bottom, EE was cut on right forearm by a piece of metal panning that was in the muck pile.

Contract employee (C1) was assigned to remove bolts from a blend line using an impact wrench. During the task, the impact wrench slipped off the bolt and struck C1 in the lip, resulting in a laceration. C1 was transported off site for medical evaluation and received sutures.

Employee finished loading the shot and got back in the cab of the truck. EE sat down, removed EE's safety glasses and something got in EE's left eye. EE received first aid at the mine site but asked to be taken to a medical clinic. The physician prescribed eye drops.

Employee was putting in walkway bolt when rock fell from the roof and struck employee on EE's right arm resulting in a laceration that required sutures. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

cut hand with box cutter, 4 stiches to left hand.

Employee was operating continuous miner when something flew back striking EE in the right side of EE's face. EE was treated at the ER where EE received two sutures and a full release with no restrictions to return EE's next shift.

Air ride seat in John Deere 844L loader. Employee stated the seat was not holding air, management inspected the seat and found it was. Employee clocked out and left the site, contacted HR stating it was a work related spine injury. Safety manager was contacted and is reaching out to employee to schedule medical evaluation.

While a production employee was connecting a water hose to a slurry meter some remaining slurry discharged from the slurry meter connection point and splashed into a second production employee's face that was standing nearby. The employee flushed EE's eyes and washed EE's face. Due to eye irritation EE visited the local medical facility and received some medicated eye drops.

Employee was using a bit extractor fork and a 4lb hammer to remove bits from the miner in 2 South left. A piece of the extractor tool chipped off and struck the employee in the right arm. Employee was treated at hospital with 3 stitches and returned to work the next schedule shift.

While pulling the top cover of the conveyor belt off for vulcanizing, the Dynema rope pulling the ply puller with a winch failed. The clamp backlashed hitting the worker in the left hand. While trying to get out of the way, the worker fell landing on EE's right hand. Injuries include fracture to L 5th Metatarsal and R wrist.

IE was cleaning a track tie. The rail was sitting on mud. The mud gave way, causing the rail to drop, catching right pointer finger between the rail and the tie. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Injured employee was moving a vessel flight inside of the prep plant when they dropped it on their left middle finger resulting in a fracture. Employee was wearing gloves at the time of the incident.

Employee was in the process of lifting a Prep Plant dryer cage up off of dryer when the chain slipped off of the cage and the cage fell to the floor contacting employee's right foot.

The EE was bolting on the helper side when a rock fell from the top and striking EE's left forearm resulting in a laceration on forearm

Employee was coming down the 4ft ladder after greasing the pulley and missed the second to last step on the ladder. They landed on their left side and was diagnosed with fractured ribs.

An employee received a laceration on left leg, just above the knee, when a handheld grinder inadvertently made contact. The laceration required seven stitches to close.

While taking down a duct run for the dust collector, EE was removing the final hanger when the chain fall anchor pulled out of the concrete. The duct then spun and struck EE as it fell. Four chain falls had been installed to support the duct. When the duct spun, the anchor for the fourth chain fall also pulled out of the concrete ceiling.

IP was working on a mucker tooth when Left thumb got pinched between bucket tooth and mounting block. IP was sent offsite to ER for X-rays. Left Thumb was fractured per ER.

Victim was grinding an aluminum frame door for fit in the doorway.

The IP was on the surface retrieving parts for a piping project when they were stung by a bee. The bee stung them on the R Side of their neck and experienced localized swelling. They had no other symptoms. Using the IP reported to the clinic where they were given a OTC antihistamine. The IP returned directly to work.

Miner was assisting in dry plant with return rollers for the 3101 belt. As miner was passing the roller EE grabbed it in a pinch point area. When grabbing the roller the metal cut EE's glove and hand.

CLP Employee reported knee pain after catching boot toe on a 4X4. Changed from First Aid to Medical Treatment at 08/17/2026 medical follow-up due to referral to physical therapy.

A mechanic was using crosswalk and fell to the ground landing on their left knee and elbow. They employee did not go on restrictions or lost time but did start physical therapy 08/24/2026.

Employee was stripping/waxing a floor when some excess chemical from the stripper came into contact with EE's knee causing a reaction on EE's skin

EE fell and landed on EE's face when EE was startled by an animal that jumped out. EE's eye was swollen from safety glasses impact on eye.

Employee was operating a roof bolter when they turned around and struck their elbow on the boom of the ATRS.

Miner picked up rock to drop into crusher, cut EE's left hand in the web between EE's thumb and index finger. EE was taken to the hospital, where they cleaned it, x-rayed it, placed 5 stitches, and gave EE an antibiotic.

Employee was grinding surface area for welder. Grinder slipped and cut the employee's left middle finger. Employee received four stitches.

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Working on equipment at job site. Employee was taking apart a bearing on a return roller when a piece broke off and cut lower R arm. Employee received 5 stitches, 3 centimeter cut and returned to work the following day.

Employee, Airway Examiner, was removing block from a regulator to access a secondary travel way when an overhanging block fell approximately 3 feet, pinching EE's right pinky between the falling block and one EE was holding. EE sustained fractures to the right little and ring fingers and a laceration requiring 4 sutures. No Days Lost

MMG working in belt shop was preparing GFR-1 belt for Pellet Plant. MMG & partner began placing notches on edge of the belt for splicing. MMG had left hand on edge of belt, began cutting/notching side of belt w/right hand using 4" skiver knife. When pressure was applied knife to make notch, blade slipped & contacted left thumb resulting in a cut to thumb & medical glue.

Employee notified mine management of pain in their shoulder / neck area from operating the yard loader. Employee was seen by a Dr. on 09/14/2026 and given physical therapy.

EE was fueling Komatsu 785 haul truck when their foot slipped off the step, and they fell backwards striking their head on a concrete pad.

Employee was preparing conveyor belt for a vulcanized splice when they knelt onto a razor knife causing a laceration to their right knee resulting in three sutures.

While working on the screen, debris fell in employees' right eye causing irritation.

2 workers were installing grating/plates around the service platform at the Raw Mill area while wearing full personal protective equipment, including anti-impact gloves. After disconnecting the grating from the rigging, they tried to fit it in place by hand. One of the workers smashed EE's finger. They underestimated the weight of the grating pieces.

WCC EE was cleaning out the crusher jaws when a rock shifted and pinned EE's right hand, causing a laceration to EE's right pinkie finger. The employee was wearing the appropriate hand protection at the time of the incident.

A miner pulled up in company pickup to the sign at the back gate that is used to communicate when blasting is in process or no Blasting in process that day. Employee left vehicle in drive while correcting the sign and as they pulled away from sign the bottom of the sign struck their left thumb causing a laceration to their Left Thumb, closest joint to tip of left thumb.

EE was struck in the back by a falling timber, then fell forward into a scoop bucket. EE's face struck the scoop bucket. EE is off work awaiting an appointment with a specialist for a fracture in EE's lumbar spine.

A development miner was installing 12-foot rebar bolts in the back with a jackleg drill. The previous bolt that they attempted to install set up before it was driven so there was about 8" of the bolt exposed. The miner was holding on to the bolt and their hand slipped off the bolt causing it to spring back & strike the employee in the upper lip resulting in a laceration.

The employee was spotting empty barges forward when a wire rope became caught on the wrong side of a kevel. While attempting to reposition the wire rope, the rope under tension struck the employee in the ankle, causing the employee to fall to the deck.

Employee was striking a log paddle, and a shard of steel entered their arm from a steel hammer.

Removing stick cylinder pin from excavator when the pin came out the support kicked out and cylinder dropped onto the drive bar. Drive bar kicked back adn hiting employee in face and chest.

While bleeding air from a slave line to connect to a longwall shield, injured lost grip on the hose causing it to hit them in the mouth chipping two teeth.

IW exited the cab of the haul truck and hit their head on the truck's headache rack. This caused a laceration to the top of IW head which required staples to close.

Located at 6 South 100 Wall the employee was in the process of grabbing a rock prop, one rolled off the pile onto their hand.

EE in Central Shops using a battery powered DeWalt 4.5" grinder w/flapper disc to debur 6" pipe section. EE was holding the pipe section w/left hand & sanding interior of pipe w/grinder in right hand when edge of the pipe caught between rotating flapper disc & grinder guard causing grinder to rotate into left hand. This resulted in cut to the left index finger & stiches.

While working on a scissor deck, an employee's right index finger was struck by a 6-inch by 7-inch rock that fell from wire cut for a cable bolt insertion. The finger was resting on the pipe handler, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. The employee was wearing cut- and impact-resistant gloves.

Employee was removing a liner from inside number 1 raw mill, when the liner dislodged from the wall it slide down the mill bar the employee was using pinching their left index finger.

Field service technician was working on grease lines on 988H loader lift arm. The wrench slipped when the line broke causing the techs hand to strike the corner of their safety glasses and caused a laceration to the right side of the head near the eyebrow temple area.

An employee assigned to the K3 kiln, experienced a seizure while working on the elevated ram deck. After EE exhibited neurological symptoms EE was seated on the cooler and given water and subsequently fell to the deck, sustaining a laceration to the right eyebrow and a laceration to the mouth.

CARPAL TUNNEL LEFT WRIST

SX-EW Employee experienced heat exhaustion/dehydration.

Employee was performing a 250-hour service on a dozer outdoors and assisting with filter replacement when heat exposure and physical exertion contributed to signs of heat stress, including excessive sweating; work was stopped and first aid was initiated in a shaded area. Impairment was limited to heat stress symptoms with no reported physical injury or permanent damage.

Employee called EE's supervisor over to EE's location for assistance, upon supervisor arriving employee walked towards EE and collapsed onto EE and lost consciousness briefly.

The Operator was notified on 8/24/2026, that the employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Hearing Loss.

Employee was shoveling material off of a conveyor belt. The temp outside was 103 during this time. the employee experienced some cramping. Employee was brought to the office to cool off and hydrate but did not feel any improvement. They were checked out at the hospital and received an IV and potassium.

The mine received a Self-Insured Employer Decision on 08/21/2026 from a medical report dated 4/30/26. The report identifies a possible 10% permanent partial disability from occupational pneumoconiosis. Employee has been retired since 9/15/18

LEFT AND RIGHT CTS

The Employee Received a 17.75% PPD for hearing loss.

During the 8/21/26 morning lineout, a Leaching employee reported dehydration systems that began on 8/20/26. The employee was evaluated by Rescue and referred to Gila Health Resources (GHR) and Mount Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) for further evaluation.

CARPAL TUNNEL RIGHT WRIST

Employee suffered a heat illness and was unresponsive

Employee did not incur an occupational injury. EE suffered a non-work-related medical event while standing beside a roof bolter. Employee was treated by EMS paramedic and taken to a local hospital, treated for dehydration and low blood sugar. We are submitting this report to abate citation number 5134629 and this report is to be classified as Degree 8 with (0) lost work days.