Mining Incidents in September 2026

A non-injury roof fall was reported by the No. 1 Section on the 2 North Panel. The roof fall was located in the No. 14 Break between No. 8 and No. 9 entries near spad 22838. The roof fall measured approximately 44 feet long x 20 feet wide x 2.5 feet to 5.5 feet high.

Unoccupied company vehicle had an engine fire.

Contract driller pickup truck caught on fire. Fire was discovered and put out in less than 10 min with water truck and fire extinguishers. NO INJURIES and only damage was to pickup truck. Contractor ID - V692

The air in the longwall headgate #2 entry inby of the longwall face had an oxygen content of less that 19.5% and was continuing to drop. The crew was pulled from the area until the ventilation could be fixed and the oxygen content was restored to above 19.5%.

While putting a drilling machine on the cage to be hoisted out the cage faults causing it to drop roughly 3 feet until the safety system set the brakes.

A roof fall was discovered on the #2 Mainline Belt. The fall was approximately 12 to 15 feet long and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

An 8-inch HDPE water-cooling pipe ignited after being placed on hot reactive rock. The Fire Team was dispatched at 9:51 p.m., arrived at 9:58 p.m., and extinguished the fire at 10:18 p.m. No personnel were in the vicinity, and no injuries or exposures were reported. Time of initial fire discovery: pending verification.

A dozer was reclaiming on the #2 raw coal are when a void opened up causing the dozer to fall into the feeder.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 9/19/2026 at approx. 12:10pm due to weathering of the mine roof. The fall measured approx. 16' wide by 16' long and the height is unknown. The fall occurred on Mainline 7 Track at 7-06 crosscut, in the track entry intersection. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up and steel sets will be installed.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 4 South belt entry at 8 intersection. The area was previously supported by steel sets. Adverse geological conditions caused the roof strata to separate and age of this previously mined area caused the deterioration of the mine roof. This condition occurred in a 4way intersection and measured approx. 16 ft wide 16 ft long and 10 ft high.

Fire in coal mill baghouse, extinguished in under 30 minutes. Cause unknown.

The company believes that a large hydraulic hose ruptured near the turbocharger, resulting in the ignition of a fire. The fire severely damaged the dozer.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at 180 break F-Mains #4 entry intersection. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

While backing into the powder magazine at MB 35 from the main ramp, the miner noticed flames coming from the engine compartment near the exhaust. The miner deployed the fire suppression system and a second miner assisted with using two fire extinguishers before moving to a refuge chamber. No injuries occurred and damage to the equipment was minimal.

A fall of roof occurred on the Main South belt at the #0 crosscut. The roof fall was approximately 18 feet in width by 9 feet in height by 22 feet in length. No personnel was injured during this event.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 9/15/2026 at approx. 4:42am. The fall measured 16' wide by 50' long by 8' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 10 Track at 10-41 crosscut, in the track entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

A roof fall occurred in the tailgate bleeder entry of the longwall. The tailgate entry was cut off sites causing the shear to extend into the entry further than normal. This causing the shear to cut out the crib in the tailgate.

A unintentional roof fall was discovered along the 4-left seal area between 2 an 3 seal. The fall was 40ft(L)x 16ft(W)x 10ft (H). Area was dangered off.

Mine examiner found a roof fall in the travel way in the return in old works. The fall was in the northwest submains 1 break below spad 771.

There was a roof fall that occurred along H Mains in crosscut 3-2 at #4 wall. It was approximately 20' by 40' and the fall height was undetermined.

A roof fall above anchorage was found in the primary escapeway in the intersection at wall 35 on b mains. The area was mine in June of 2012. The area has been cribbed off and the escapeway has been rerouted

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 09/11/2026 at approx. 9:44am. The fall measured 16' wide by 60' long by 15' high. The fall occurred on Mainline 9 Belt at 9-23 crosscut, in the belt entry. The area was posted on all sides, dangered off, and will be cleaned up.

SCOOP OPERATOR CALLED OUT TO REPORT ROOF FALL ABOVE BOLTS AT WALL 101 IN THE INTAKE TRAVEL WAY

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable on 4 belt between 33 ½ and 34 block at approximately 6:35 am on 09/10/2026. Fall was approximately 30' long, 16' wide, and 7' high. Area was mined near December of 1967 with 940' of overburden. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at 165 to 166 break F-Mains #3 entry. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported once it was discovered.

While supervisor was going in to preshift the area of the initial K order so the crew could go in and start working on mitigating the fall that occurred on 9-4-2026 they found that another area had fallen. A plan has been submitted to MSHA and rehabilitation work is ongoing.

An End dump was attempting to dump on the coal stockpile. Before EE dumped, the material beneath the right side of the truck sloughed off. There were no injuries.

Following completion of welding activities on the bucket elevator structure, a fire was detected. The conveyor belt located inside the bucket elevator was observed to have ignited after the 30 minute post work inspection.

Hoistman went to dump the skip and thought EE wasn't up very far and decided to go down to see on the camera if the skip was full. Lowered the skip and the door was partially opened and caught on a cross member and broke it.

The supported roof in the #3 entry of 11 east longwall section outby the #2,3,4 shield fell above anchorage at x-cut 61+75. The cave area was 20' long by 11' wide and appeared to be approximately 11' high. The layers of roof strata in the fall area went in every direction.

Two unintentional roof falls were discovered on 4 South, Primary Escapeway (Intake) #7 Entry, #69 Break and #74 Break, spad # 13520 & 13636. 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 occurred in the tailgate bleeder entry of the longwall that was above anchor point. The fall was not in an active working area, nobody was injured, and it did not affect ventilation. The event occurred because the entry was cut off sites causing the shear to extend further than normal when cutting out the tailgate.

Roof fall on 3 track bk 21, fall is 5 feet high x 19 feet long x 20 wide , fall was reported into hotline and has been investigated by MSHA & OMSH&T, area will be rehabbed and re-supported according to rehab plan submitted to agencies

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable between 4-5 Seals of the 1 South seal set at approximately 2:39 am on 09/08/2026. Fall was approximately 40' long, 20' wide, and 5' high. Area was mined near June of 1990 with 775' of overburden. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

The hoist was in operation bringing dumpsters to the surface from the mining level. The hoist operator stopped the cage at the mining level to change dumpsters and the hoist tripped out, saying "communication failure". After failing to restart the hoist the electricians were notified. The hoist was down for longer than 30 minutes so MSHA was notified. Minimal damage and impact.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable between 7-8 Seals of the Main North Junction seal set at approximately 2:39 am on 09/08/2026. Fall was approximately 50' long, 16' wide, and 5' high. Area was mined near January of 1967 with 990' of overburden. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

During an inspection of the Main Mine elevator, an individual was trapped due to a failure of the rope gripper. Cause of this was low oil level. The elevator was repaired with no injuries occurring and back in operation by 7:00am

Still under investigation, as we believe it was an electrical fire that starter on our Kleemann crusher over night which spread to our conveyor and other crusher and screen. It was discovered that morning as employees was coming to work there was a fire in the mine and they called 911 and myself to get everyone notified: MSHA, ODNR and chain of command

The #3 hoist had a hydraulic leak that required shut down. It was found to be a split O-ring in a valve body. The hoist was down for 1 hour.

An Excavator was being transported along roadway parallel to a powerline. The line arced immediately stopping the transport. The driver was unharmed but stayed inside the cab until the line could be verified as dead. The line did immediately trip & the driver was not at risk. The job was lead by Western States CAT & the transport company was Billt LLC.

At approximately 10:35 an unplanned roof fall occurred at xc 64 between entries 5 and 6 along the N.E. Mains travel road.

While inspecting the return a roof fall was found in 1 entry at 0 cross cut of the 458 North area. The area was flagged off, no injuries reported, and ventilation was not disrupted.

A rock fall occurred on the 1 East Mains at break 19 in #2 and #3 entries. The fall is approximately 36" x 16' x 20'

Power lost due to storms causing the production hoist to be unavailable.

In the 7 seam return B entry at 23 plus 23 spade was found that a appoximately 17 feet wide by 45 feet long roof fall

A ground failure of approximately 8' was found in the 172L stope. The area had been barricaded with no recent activity. A miner was conducting a work area inspection to begin prep for closure when it was discovered. The ground fell into the open stope.

Hoist operator heard a buzzing noise coming from the breaker area for the main hoist. EE had an electrician look into it and said a coil could be getting ready to fail. As a precaution we took the main hoist out of service for diagnosis and/or repair. Miners evacuated out the escape shaft. No miners were injured.

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 9/1/2026 at approximately 9:00 pm in the intersection of No. 18 crosscut in No. 5 entry on Unit 1. The fall was approximately 41 feet in length x 18 feet in width x 10 feet in thickness.

Rock was stuck in grizzle bars. Loader Operator feed large rock to dislodge. Rock did not dislodge. EE got into the feeder with a sledgehammer to dislodge the jammed rock has EE swung the hammer EE missed the rock and struck the grizzle bars which caused the hammer to ricochet causing EE to lose EE's balance and falling approximately 18 to 20 ft.

Employee was cutting out the parent steel floor from a haul truck bed. While Standing underneath the section of plate being cut out the strap pulling on the plate broke and plate sprung back striking them. Resulting in loss of arm and multiple back injures.

Unbolted flange connection to swap out gasket. While aligning flange bolt holes to install bolts the pipe shifted and rolled off dunnage and crushed worker. Which resulted in a fatal head injury

EE was standing on a work platform over the shaft cleaning one of the head ropes. The north skip traveled in the wrong direction contacting the work platform causing an injury to the EE's right thumb.

EE was standing on the work platform over the shaft cleaning one of the head ropes. The north skip traveled in the wrong direction contacting the work platform causing an injury to the EE's right thumb.

EE was adjusting ramp on hydraulic press. EE was pulling blocks and the nozzle dropped out, pinching their right pinky finger between block and lid. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a partial fingertip amputation and tuft fracture and referred to a hand surgeon. Will see hand surgeon 10/5 in SLC.

A driver was exiting mine site and while exiting the mine lost control of the truck due to traveling too fast down a steep grade. The driver tipped the truck and trailer over while attempting to navigate a tight turn. The driver side window was down and the drivers left arm went out of the window when the truck tipped. EE's left arm had to be amputated just below the elbow.

Employee got EE's right ring finger caught between the porta power cylinder and fixed PT fitting on wash plant. Amputation of right finger and open fracture distal phalanx - right.

Lifting, pulling, pushing equipment (hoses and pumps) to and from a blasting area to prevent damage. Which caused a hernia for the miner.

During night shift operations, two pumpers were working at Ramp 20 to load a section of lay-flat pump line onto a trailer. While lifting an end piece of the pump line, estimated to weigh approximately 5 to 10 pounds, one employee experienced a sharp pain in the groin area.

Based on the investigation and witness testimony, the employee was installing EE's 2nd rib bolt in the 2nd row of the #2 entry on 18 East Tail. While retracting the drill pot, EE placed EE's hand on the bottom outby side of the mast. When the mast bottomed out, it pinched EE's left index finger, amputating the tip just behind the nail bed.

Employee was sitting on the panline while meshing the face for teardown, when EE was struck by a piece of the binder and coal that had rolled out of the face from behind the mesh, resulting in a contusion to EE's lower left leg. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was loading cable bolts onto mini trac. When they turned to load the 3 that were in their hand, they stated that they stumbled on some uneven bottom, stepped on a loose rock causing them to fall to the ground. This resulted in a burning sensation in their left knee. Employee started missing days on 10/2/2026.

While trying to replace clips on a conveyor belt, the worker tried to manually move the conveyor belt and got tip of finger caught between the conveyor and the tail pulley.

The employee was manually cutting rubber with a utility knife while holding the material in place. During the task, the knife slipped and came into contact with their left forearm, resulting in the injury.

Employee was inspecting Pushback 58 for cracks and signs of stormwater intrusion when a small rock under the right foot caused the employee to lose balance and fall onto a sharp rock, impacting the right arm.

Employee was in the process of hooking a chain in a scoop bucket when they fell resulting in pain in left shoulder. They continued to work until 10/5/2026.

Employee was changing/removing bits on the miner (c/n CM127) on #6 Section when a chisel slipped from the channel locks and struck them in the mouth causing a laceration to their upper lip which required sutures and a fracture to their front tooth.

Clearing a chunk of cement through a port and cement flushed out of the port and got into the left eye of the employee.

Employee alleges that operating a haul truck contributed to EE's back pain.

I.E. had just finished dropping tubes when a scoop came around the corner and caught one of the tubes pinching their ankle between two tubes.

EE stated that there was cable slack from the roof bolter that was not hung lying on the right-side rib of the bolt machine. When the bolter operator backed up, the cable slack tightened up and caught EE's feet. EE fell into the mine rib striking EE's left shoulder. EE was taken off work on 10/14/2026.

Employee was working on a gear reducer, and the reducer struck EEs leg between the reducer and the shaft. Employee was unable to report to work the following day due to pain and swelling in EEs knee. EE was treated at an urgent care facility and returned to work with restrictions. Due to the lost time and the restricted duty for employee this would be an MSHA reportable accident.

Employee was using a hammer to tighten a lock ring on a bearing. A piece of metal broke and lodged in the groin area. Surgery was attempted to remove the metal without success.

Picked up a 2x9x18 nihard liner weighing approximately weight 96lbs. Liner slid out of employee's hand hitting right little toe.

An employee was swinging EE's boom in after installing the outside bolt in the corner of 6 right when a rock fell out between the bolts and struck EE in the right shoulder. The rock measured approximately 3.5ft x 1.5ft x 2" thick and fell from about 10 inches before contacting the employee. EE was placed off work on 9/30/26 for a muscle strain/contusion.

IE was filling up a water car with the fitting on the line came off and the line came around and hit EE in the jaw.

EE was help to remove a pin from a loader boom.

Employee was standing 3 feet off the ground on a step ladder and lost balance falling to the ground causing fractures near their hip

Employee slipped and fell hurting their right ankle due to wet surface.

Employee was throwing continuous miner cable out of the roadway, when they inadvertently fell to the mine floor cutting the top of their right middle and ring finger.

Employees were taking down a building. Injured employee was carrying a panel for a garage door when they accidentally stepped on an uneven surface and rolled an ankle causing injury.

Utility crew employee was assisting with prep work. The employee stated they had bent down and felt a slight pop followed by shooting pain through the leg. The event went reportable on 09/29/2026.

Employee was working in the preparation plant and was on their knees and moved a steel plate. When the employee stood up they experienced pain in their lower back.

Employee was climbing the stairs at the raw mill going to the 5 1/2 floor level. When they got to the last step they tripped on the over hang of the last step causing them to fall onto to the grating landing on their right shoulder.

Employee was carrying an acetylene tank when employee tripped and fell landing on wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

An employee was observing a colleague making an adjustment to a shaft cover when EE noticed a shadow in EE's peripheral vision. Object fell from above. Suddenly, EE felt something brush against EE's shoulder, which subsequently struck EE's right hand against the fan's housing, resulting in an injury.

Employee was spotting a Scoop when the Scoop contacted the Section Fan, activating the fire suppression. The employee inhaled the fire suppression agent. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee working on dust clean up sustained burns in their feet, wrist, back and neck after CKD dust penetrated on their clothes and boots.

Drill rod displaced from laid down drill mast when removing transport straps and struck injured person's hardhat. Hardhat rotated down and caused a cut at the top of their nose.

EE was driving on a road at the worksite in a dump truck when they started sliding on the road and they began to lose control of the truck. They then hit a rock wall and went into a 2' gully. The driver was jostled inside the cab as they were not wearing their seat belt as required by the company.

An Employee was descending a staircase to retrieve tools when, on the they heard a pop in their right hip and felt pain. Event went reportable on 10/01/2026

Employee was lifting a cover on to a shuttle car reel compartment, when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. EE is currently being treated for a strained lower back.

Loaded haul truck was at quarry rail crossing as warning gates lowered. Coal train struck truck. Gate timing and truck movement still under review. Truck No. 061 total loss: 2 locomotives and 5 railcars reportedly derailed. Driver airlifted with reported open left leg fracture and fractured rib.

EE stepped down from a concrete block putting all EE's weight on EE's right ankle causing a small distal fibular avulsion fracture.

Operator strained elbow lifting dump handle

While operating a haul truck, the operator states that EE drove over a rock or mound of material. The impact caused the truck to jar, which subsequently caused the operator's seat to slam down. EE reported lower back pain. After this EE was taken to get medical service, where EE was diagnosed with muscle strain and put EE under light duty activities until 10/02/2026.

Employee was using a pry bar to close a rail car door when it slipped out. The employee stumbled back and struck their shoulder against the vibrator causing possible rotator cuff impingement.

Employee felt ankle give way as they stepped off forklift.

The operator was attempting to clear a blockage in a carbon transfer line. Upon removal of a VIC coupling, heated contents from inside the line splashed onto the operator's face and wrist, resulting in second-degree burns.

while travelling down a steep stairwell the employee lost footing and fell

Employee was conducting electrical work from a manlift. Employee could not recall a specific event to cause the injury. They reported pain when inhaling deeply and upper back pain

Employee stepped out of EE's dump truck while at the Snoqualmie Agg site. As EE turned to walk away from the cab, EE felt a pop in EE's left knee. EE did not think it was serious and continued to work. The symptoms worsened over the weekend and then reported the injury Monday morning on 9/28/2026. At this moment, EE has been prescribed Lost Time from 9/28 - 10/6.

Employee was dismounting haul truck frame onto step ladder and ladder sank into the mud and tipped over causing the employee to become entangled in ladder. Employee did not fall to the ground.

EE tripped over cross brace causing to fall and FX to left upper arm.

Employee was grinding slag from a welding bench during a beginning welding class when the grinder slipped and caught EE's glove. The rotating wire wheel pulled EE's left hand into the wheel, causing a laceration to the left index finger. Medical treatment was required for the finger injury.

Employee was working on top of a roof fall when some loose material started to fall, the employee tripped over the air drill and fell from the roof fall landing on left arm. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

A security employee was attempting to close a wheeled gate. Due to the gate being positioned on an uphill grade, additional force was required to pull it shut, and during the final pull, the gate rolled over the toe of their boot, causing a lateral fracture to their smallest toe. Employee was wearing safety toed boots. Currently on restrictions.

Maintenance employee utiltized a 10' ladder to access the inspection door on the kiln dust rotary feeder, 2nd mechanic was on the ground level working on getting coworker an air hose (unclear why), when air hose was removed gate opened and closed, causing hot dust to release into the employees face causing them to fall from the ladder. The employee fell approximately 11'

Employee was moving miner cable out of the way of EE's roof bolter when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. EE was taken to the ER and given a full release but was still in pain the following day and was taken off work due to restrictions.

A scale clerk was walking back from the printer box when they tripped in the parking lot, striking their face on the asphalt. The employee was taken to the emergency room, where they glued 2 lacerations on the employee's forehead.

The employee fell off of a 988H Loader. The mechanics were working on the loader and an EE told the employee that they did not need EE to help them but the employee tried to help anyway, resulting in EE falling off of the loader and injuring EE's back.

QC Tech reported lower back pain on 9/24/26 while lowering a filled propane tank from a work truck. Employee continued working in a JOI capacity. Subsequent medical evaluation resulted in updated work restrictions. Employee also reported aggravation of symptoms during non-work activities after the initial event. Report submitted upon receipt of updated medical information.

Employee was exiting an engine access door on a CAT 992G Loader when the door accidentally fell shut striking their right hand. Diagnosed with 3 fractured fingers. Started missing work on 9/25/2026.

Employee injured upon falling off dock.

Employee was troubleshooting the transfer of ferric chloride from a temporary containment area using a submersible pump when the discharge hose disconnected during repositioning. Pressurized ferric chloride sprayed into the employee's face and eyes, dislodging EE's safety glasses and causing chemical exposure to the face and eyes.

Received a shock from static electricity built up on a pneumatic material transfer hose while attempting to tape a leak on the hose. Sudden movement in response to the shock resulted in a strain injury to the right wrist/forearm.

Employee was working on a rolled rail on the track haulage when the rail sprung back after the rail was unclipped, striking the employee in the left ankle and foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While the employee was entering the rear seat of an enclosed Can-AM and holding the front door frame for support, the front passenger closed the door, causing the employees right pinky finger to become caught in the door.

Miner operator was struck in the head by a rock from the roof while operating the miner at the face. Miner sustained compressed fracture to their T12.

Employee alleges EE drove skid steer over rough terrain and jarred back.

EE was located in an intersection when EE was struck by a battery-powered scoop. Following the incident, EE was immediately transported to the surface. EE sustained a posterior dislocation of the left hip with a fracture of the femur ball socket.

Employee stopped skid steer to exit. While exiting the employee opened the door losing balance and fell forward striking their arm on the carrier for the forks. Most likely a separated/sprained shoulder from the impact. Caught on camera looked as though they overreached causing them to lose their balance when the door they were pushing against moved.

EE sustained an injury to EE's finger when a mini sledgehammer deflected off a wedge while EE was attempting to remove a locking key from the inner bearing on Dryer 301.

While the injured employee supported the hydraulic leg upright the other employee struck the housing with a sledgehammer to loosen the debris. Once the debris was loosened the hydraulic leg began retracting at an accelerated rate causing the injured employees right middle finger to be pinched between the hydraulic legs footing and the housing.

Walking from operator side to front of the miner, they slipped on a piece of slate and twisted their left knee. Was taken off work by doctor on 10/13/2026.

Employee entered the scale house to sign in. While exiting the building, they missed the last step, fell to the ground, and landed on their back.

Injured was using an emulsion drill to drill a hole to install a rib bolt (7W belt entry near 45 block) when the drill steel got caught (most likely on a void) causing the drill controls to spin and strike EE's right forearm/hand and result in a contusion. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was installing a roof bolt when it bent. As they tried to straighten it, they accidentally hit the rotation causing the bent roof bolt to strike their right hand. Employee was taken to the ER where x-rays revealed a fracture and they were taken off work due to restrictions.

The employee was working at the train loadout removing a gearbox using a hammer. While swinging the hammer, EE missed the gearbox and struck EE's upper left forearm with the gearbox with significant force, resulting in an injury to the left forearm.

Miner was exiting EE's vehicle and when closing the cab door, the employee's left middle finger was caught between the door and the cab. Causing a crushing injury to the left middle finger, laceration of flexor muscle, facia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level.

Employee has a sore knee from crawling.

Two employees were tasked with installing a bearing on Raw silo screw conveyor. The injured employee was holding the bearing in place while the other employee struck it with a hammer. The injured employee's left thumb was struck by the hammer.

While crossing the pipelines, the employee tripped over a pump cable running from the substation to the switchgear. Due to the operational setup and required location of the cable, it could not be permanently secured or removed from the area. The employee rolled their right ankle, heard a popping sound, experienced pain running up the leg, and fell to the ground.

Employee drove over a berm and reported pain in their neck and back due to whiplash

The employee was removing a chain from the continuous miner trailing cable when the cable coupler (cathead) slid from the top of the power center, inadvertently striking the employee in the face. After being struck by the cable coupler, the employee received two broken teeth and chipped another. * Note: The two teeth that were broken were already implanted. (False teeth) *

EE was on 4th floor of preheat tower when they opened the high-pressure water valve and the locking device on the hose coupling to the gun hose male fitting failed and allowed hose to fall and whip across floor and struck EE on the left lower leg causing a bruised bone.

EE was cutting the 2nd cut of 4 left when a rock measuring approximately 1 inch thick with a diameter of 10 inches fell from 1 foot and struck EE on the head and shoulder. EE was placed off work for 1 week.

Employee was offloading pipe. The pipe rolled onto foot and up leg, fracturing left leg.

Employee bent over to unlatch a lid on a tanker trailer. The latch was very tight and hard to open. After opening the latch, they felt tightening in their back. They went to the chiropractor the next day, then to the clinic. Employee was given restrictions and offered light duty.

Employee was walking out of a crosscut when they struck their head on high voltage cable, jamming their neck. EE was taken to the ER where x-rays were negative for fractures but was taken off work due to restrictions preventing them from performing their normal job.

Employee was stepping up on the step of the Dozer when foot slipped due to muddy, wet conditions, the employee fell striking face on the track of the Dozer. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was adjusting an HDPE pipe fusing machine to align with a bleeder when the employee's right hand struck the clamp, causing it to close on the left middle finger. The clamp did not lock, allowing the employee to open it and remove the finger.

During corrective maintenance to replace a rubber curtain on the Diester 6' x 20' screen (ID V-1-007, the employee was cutting rubber material with a utility knife when the tool unexpectedly slipped, causing a laceration to left hand. First aid was immediately administered, and the employee received appropriate medical attention.

EE was stemming a shot when they rolled their ankle.

A draw bar slipped out of the employees hand and struck their left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was attempting to free a drill steel that was stuck in a pod and when it broke free, their left wrist struck against the drill guide. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

The technician put left hand in the handle of the door and when they removed the last wedge holding the door closed, the door swung free, twisting their shoulder and hand. The employee worked another couple hours, then notified their supervisor of the incident. They noted that their shoulder and wrist was sore, their hand was starting to swell.

Employee slipped and fell on wet material while inspecting an area of the mine.

While getting out of the 1403 International water truck 1403 to turn in EE's pre shift EE slip on the berm and fell on EE's left side hurting EE's left arm and left leg/hip EE was seen a Logan regional medical center and was back to work next day followed up with family Dr and the family Dr has EE off until further notice as of 9/28/2026.

Three employees were manually loading a scrap drill steel into a scrap dumpster when the drill steel slipped and struck one employee's left foot just above the steel toe cap and below the laces. The employee sustained a fracture to the left big toe.

While installing chain hangers in beltline, employee felt a pinch in EE's neck. Continued to work until EE was taken off for treatment.

EE was walking on railcars with an SRL and a trolley. The cable became wrapped under a bolt on a product downspout, stopping the trolley from following the EE the SRL cable maxed out and pulled the EE backward and off the railcar. EE has a laceration on left leg and a small cut on EE's head. New video angle supports this amendment.

The employee was working on the board rock hopper motor removing old bolts and brackets. EE was standing in a position with limited mobility swinging a sledgehammer in an upwards motion. The employee felt a sharp pain in their right arm, stopped and noticed some bruising. The employee was taken to the company doctor and treated for a bicep strain.

EE was walking behind the miner watching the cable while they were tramming to the next area when the cable became hung on the miner. EE walked towards the cable to pull it back with a cable handling stick when a chain guard unexpectedly fell striking EE's foot. The result was at least 3 broken bones in EE's left foot.

The employee was tasked with cleaning out a chute connecting two elevated conveyors. During the process, a 4x8 rock fell of the top of the chute and struck the side of the employee's face. After completing the job, the employee requested medical attention due to their headache increasingly getting worse.

Employee had obtained a sample and was walking to the plant from the lab when they fell on a sloped area of pavement injuring their right shoulder. Medical evaluation is ongoing, employee was restricted to no use of their right arm.

Employee was completing the first round in Moly Leach and experienced lower right back pain and stiffness while ascending stairs and using the right arm for support. Employee reported feeling the lower right back "lock up". Employee was placed on restricted duty.

Employee was standing on the toe of a shield while a Scoop was tramming past on the Longwall Tear Down, when employee's foot slipped due to muddy conditions and the Scoop ran over the employees foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

EE reports that they were bent over shoveling and raking when they felt a sharp pain in lower back. Seen at hospital, diagnosed with acute low back pain with left sciatic component, and released to RTW on 9/25. Seen again on 9/21, released with restrictions that site can offer modified duty under.

IP came to work on 09/23/2026 and reported EE was injured on 09/19. They advised IP to dump load. When IP dumped load they had to dig out some of the load. When IP went to drop, the bed of the truck went backwards and hit the berm and out of instinct EE reached out and grabbed the steering wheel and it jarred EE's shoulder.

While hanging utilities in the PUG B decline, a three-person crew used a CAT 1255 Telehandler with an aerial work basket. As the operator backed up, an employee crossed behind the machine to retrieve a band saw. Unseen and in the telehandler's blind spot, the IP was struck by the rear tire, resulting in a broken ankle and separated pelvis.

EE stepped on a piece of large kiln feed stone and felt pain in their left knee. This incident happened while exiting a surface haul truck.

Employee was replacing wear parts on a jaw discharge belt. While placing a steel wear part onto the belt, they repositioned their hands to push it fully into place. The wear part tipped and fell, pinching their left ring finger against the belt frame.

Employee was drilling for the outside bolt, when a piece of slate slid down the steel breaking off causing it to strike them on the right thigh and knee.

Employee was between #2 and #3 entry on the #1 unit and had been arranging the supplies with their left hand resting on the side of the idle machine, when a piece of slate contacted their lower left arm resulting in a fracture.

Miner stepped on rock and twisted ankle while exiting truck.

Employee was welding and grinding inside the K3 Cooler with another maintenance technician on 9/19/26. On 9/21/26, employee told Foreman that they had irritation in their eye and thought it was flash burn from the work conducted previously. After going to the hospital on 9/21/26 they found a corneal abrasion in their left eye.

ee needed to move the 2' air line closer to the blocks they were working on and when EE did, EE tripped over a rock, dropping the airline causing the valve on the end to open and the air line shot up and hit EE in EE's left hip.

Employee reported eye irritation from contact behind eyeglasses with tie wire. They initially refused treatment and then sought treatment a few hours later.

A non-fatal injury occurred on 6 section, when employee was injured after coming in contact with continuous miner.

Employee was loading in #8 leaning against rib when the rib measuring 17" x 34"W x 2" thick rock fell striking their right foot/ankle causing laceration requiring 13 sutures to close the wound employee was taken off work

I.E. strained EE's back while hanging a bolter cable

Employee stated the #4 shuttle car had hooked the continuous miner cable and was dragging it down 7 entry, while trying to stop them the cable pulled across intersection striking their feet causing them to fall to the ground causing fractures to their ankle

Employee was dumping bags in the hopper. When finished, EE stepped off the forklift onto the floor where wet clay spilled existed. EE slipped and injured/turned EE's left ankle. EE was transported to the local ER for medical evaluation.

EE WAS SPOTTING FOR A FORTLIFT AND DID NOT SEE THE OTHER PALLET AND THE PALLET WAS PUSHED INTO THEIR FOOT PINCHING THEIR FOOT.

Employee used sledgehammer to strike outside surface of storage tank to dislodge material that had become stuck inside a tank. Employee felt pain in right arm and was initially evaluated by teledoc service. Condition did not improve with first aid measures and was seen by a local physician on 9/22/2026. Incident became reportable on 9/22 due to work restrictions

EE was hammering when felt a pop in L forearm. EE was treated in ER and placed out of work

I.E. was setting bits on the shear when a rock fell out and struck them on the back.

EE was removing and replacing light ballasts in various locations throughout the facility and on 9/21 reported their left arm was injured due to the repetitive task they were performing. EE was diagnosed with tennis elbow.

Equipment operator stepped off equipment to go use the restroom and foreign debris blew into their eye.

Employees were removing a short section of 12" discharge pipe from the blade mill. Then pipe was suspended by a set of chain falls. When the last bolt was removed, the pipe swung, striking employee on the left thigh. Employee's pre-existing medical condition caused a contusion to require medical intervention. (draining) First day lost time 9/29/26 (anticipate return 10/15)

Employee reports strain to lower back when lifting tools to/from service ride. Continued to work until taken off for treatment/evaluation.

Employee was climbing up on the ladder of the dragline shoe and felt something in their right elbow pop.

Retorquing the corner bits of a mucker and slipped, causing the employee to fall into the rib head first. Strain and impingement in the cervical spine.

While installing a motor on a bucket elevator with a crane, a tool bag attached to the load had its handle break, causing the bag to fall and strike an employee's hand. The employee was initially released to full duty but sought additional treatment on 9/18/26 and was placed on restrictions.

After dumping the Vac truck at the quarry lime cells, the employee started the re-enter the truck. As EE started to climb back into the truck, EE stated that EE slipped and fell to the ground. We have video evidence the leads us to believe that the employee was injured prior to the alleged fall at the lime cell area.

On 9/16 EE lifted a bag of trash, felt a pop in their right shoulder and then pain. The next day, they felt extreme pain when they were sweeping. They reported the incident to their supervisor and was seen at a clinic. EE was subsequently seen again on 9/22 and diagnosed with a shoulder strain, referred for an MRI and ortho consult.

Employee alleges after draining water from pipe after repair, foot slipped on uneven ground and they rolled an ankle.

IE was hanging bedrail, and attempting to clamp it with vice grip pliers. The vice grips didn't hold the C-channel and it fell, pinching their hand between the bedrail and the structure. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While stacking and aligning pallets employee felt a pop in the left shoulder and burning sensation. Employee was diagnosed with "pain in left shoulder"

Individual was cleaning out tool box and reached to pull out a box and grabbed a loose knife blade. Compliance with rules/regs PPE, Mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was helping splice a belt, while one employee was swinging a hammer nailing the splice. EE thought the other employee had stopped hammering and extended EE's hand to move the anvil over and was struck with a 4-pound hammer. EE suffered a fractured left ring finger; EE was taken to PMC hospital and had surgery to repair the fracture.

EE was removing the top shear jack pin on the miner using a sledgehammer and a punch when EE missed the punch and struck EE's left index finger resulting in a fracture. EE started missing work on 9/17/2026.

Employee was unloading belt structure when EE stepped on a rock and twisted EE's right knee.

While cleaning out the tunnel with the Dingo Skidsteer employee was backing up to dump the spillage when they ran upon a larger stone which caused the machine to shift and push them forward against the machine. Resulting in a fractured rib.

Employee made physical contact with another employee who was experiencing an electrical shock from a shuttle car cable and received a shock as well. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While driving scoop in return, employee ran over block, causing them to jar their body. The pile measured 17" x 18" x 9" tall. They continued to work until October.

Employee was exiting a tractor on the 630 bottom when they caught their right knee causing it to twist. They continued to work until 10/5/26 when it was determined that they would need a ligament in their right knee surgically repaired.

Employee was working on lube truck wiring, running new wires for lights on new fuel tank. Stepped on rock and made EE's foot shift, throwing off EE's balance. This resulted in two fractures to EE's right foot.

Employee had picked up a plastic 5-gallon bucket weighted down with nuts and bolts. As EE turned to take a step, EE felt a pain and tightness in EE's lower back.

Employee was walking down a slope to fuel a pump when they lost their footing and injured their knee. Employee notified employer of the incident, but did not request medical treatment until 10/15/2026 when injury did not improve on its own

EMPLOYEE WAS CHARGING A TOP HOLE FROM THE GROUND, THEIR SHOULDER MADE A THUMP SOUND, AND WAS HURTING UNDER THEIR RIGHT SHOULDER BLADE AND ELBOW.

Employee was disconnecting a plugged air lance and the metal fitting hit the employee on the right side of the face above the lip. This resulted in a laceration and broken dentures

Employee was cleaning material from a fall area when a rock fell from the rib, striking the employee in the middle of the back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

The employee was walking down an embankment from a road when they tripped and fell forward, resulting in a broken ankle bone.

Strain or Tear of Upper Arm, Right Side - Directly harmed by: Structures and Surfaces - Using Handrail to lift themselves up to the bed of a service vehicle.

EE reports sudden upper abdomen pain, while pulling a water hose, during the process of unchoking clay in the discharge chute of the Rod Mill. EE evaluated by on-site Paramedic and then made the decision to go to the ER for evaluation of the injury.

EE on Preheat Tower found a water gun disconnected from its hose with the water valve closed. A miner asked on the radio if the "pressure was good" and they heard someone say "yes". When EE began to screw the hose coupling onto the gun, the other miner opened the water valve. High pressure water then shot out of the coupling and was injected with a piece of cloth into EE's hand.

Employee was walking around a work table in the shop and their right foot slipped resulting in the employee falling onto the left knee. Resulted in a fracture on the patella

I.E. stated they were helping move longwall power, 1 of the power cables wrapped around their right foot. When the cable was pulled it twisted their right knee, I.E. went to the V.A. hospital x-ray and CT scan did not show anything. Employee has been taken off work to follow up with Ortho.

On 5/18/2026, the team member sustained an injury to the left shoulder when EE was struck by a chain while moving a section of poly pipe. As a result of the injury, surgery was subsequently performed on 9/15/2026.

While driving a battery golf cart, the toolbox sitting on the back of the cart slid forward and pinned employee to the steering wheel. EE was seen at OA the following day and continued working until 10/9/26 when they were placed off work due to restrictions. The first day missed was on 10/12/2026.

Employee injured left ankle while clearer brush at the 006-discharge pond. EE states took a step on an incline, slipped and fell followed by pain in ankle. EE also said a popping sound was heard.

Individual was installing bolt when the curtain hanger fell out of alignment and the bolter reached to line it up, and then the bolt bent and hit their hand catching their hand between the bolt and mast. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency my be a factor.

Miner was working to change a screen on the crushing plant when EE stepped off the upper cat walk and fell roughly two feet to the lower cat walk.

Smashed finger in between clevis and pan line while off loading from the shearer. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, Mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was driving wheeled front-end loader. Bucket dropped unexpectedly causing employee to strike forehead against windshield of loader. Initially declined medical treatment. Requested medical treatment following day. Diagnosed with concussion without loss of consciousness and cervical strain.

While performing a pre-operational inspection of a haul truck, the employee tripped and struck their elbow against the haul truck. The impact resulted in an injury to the employee's shoulder.

The operator's truck struck a rough section of roadway, resulting in a jolt to the operator's back. The operator later reported experiencing pain related to the incident on 09/14/2026. The incident became recordable/reportable on 10/01/2026.

The injured was carrying a 20' section of aluminum pipe at 33 1/2 block on 4 belt and lost EE's footing causing an unspecified sprain of EE's left knee. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Strained back while reversing Haul truck to off load sand in stock pile

While inserting an empty NQ2 inner tube into the drill string, the Driller lowered the rod string using the feed ram. The inner tube encountered resistance, causing the IP's forearm to become trapped between the whale tail and mid-mast roller. Continued downward movement forced the IP's wrist backwards, resulting in a fracture to the right wrist.

Ee was walking to inspect baghouses. It was dark and the employee tripped on some cages, twisting EE's right ankle/foot. EE reported this on 9/13 but did not seek treatment and file a claim until 10/5. On 10/5 x-rays negative for fracture, ee diagnosed with a sprain, and released to modified duty.

Employee was using pry bar to separate two pieces of machinery when the bar slipped, causing employee to fall and twist their ankle.

Employee was assisting with installing new conveyor belt on the accelerator belt at the bottom of the slope when a hold up roller broke loose striking them on the left ankle resulting in a fracture.

Employee turned and started to walk when EE felt a pain in EE's knee.

Employee was removing belt structure when felt a pop in shoulder while picking the structure up to carry it. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Ee was using an 8 inch water hose. The hose dropped from about 3 feet, landing directly on the ee's right foot. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a contusion to the right foot, and releasd with a brace and crutches. On follow-up, ee continued on restricted duty with brace and crutches. Follow-up again on 9/28.

OTR Tire technician had completed changing a tire at the location. Employee was in the process of strapping down the boom. The tie down strap got hung up and they went onto the back of the truck to get it straightened out. They pulled on the strap and lost their balance and fell breaking their arm.

Truck pulled off from the loading dock causing the forklift to land on the ground on its wheels. No damage to equipment. Employee has back pain and a bruise to left elbow.

While operating a front-end loader, employee bumped their head on the mounted radio inside the cab. The employee was evaluated at their request and released without medical restrictions, but given the following work day off.

Miner was attempting to light a controlled fire on mine premises. EE made the decision to use a small amount of gasoline to aid in the ignition. The gasoline fumes ignited and burned both of EE's hands. EE was then transported to Adena ER in Waverly, OH to assess EE's injuries. This injury was not life threatening, nor was the fire un-planned.

Employee strained back while moving a drill stand.

The IP was in a active heading cleaning up supplies, while loading ground support plates into the back of a vehicle, the IP reports their finger was smashed when it was between the plates and the pickup bed

Airline detached from drill basket and struck miner in the right shin causing a laceration.

Employee had finished drilling the hole for the outside primary bolt. As EE began installing the glue, a piece of rock from the roof fell out, striking EE's left shoulder and arm.

A articulated haul truck was dumping a load of fill material when the bed the chain connectors for the bed tailgate snapped off leaving the gate closed. The operator was unaware that the load was not dumping and continued to raise the bed. This caused the weight of the load to shift onto the back of the truck resulting in the cab lifting up and rolling onto its passenger side.

Injured employee and another employee were lifting a spare electrical contactor when EE felt a pain/pop in EE's left arm. Injury occurred on 9/11/26 but the injury did not become reportable until 9/24/26 when the employee received medical treatment.

The employee describes feeling back pain while operating EE's loader. During a break, EE asked EE's supervisor for ibuprofen, at which time the supervisor contacted the company's third party medical evaluation service, who recommended that the employee seek in-person medical evaluation at a local clinic.

Two employees working on the pier 2 south side of the kiln removing a guard. The guard become stuck and one employee pulled on it and it came loose causing employee to fall backwards hitting EE's head on handrail or toe kick causing a laceration requiring 3 staples.

IE was trying to get back into a mantrip when the driver drove off causing IE to give chase. As the IE grabbed onto the mantrip, EE's left foot got caught under the tire, causing the mantrip to drive over EE's left leg.

Employee was shoveling a spill that consisted of a fine dry dust material when they felt a pop in their right bicep. This injury did not become reportable until 9/29/2026 when employee was prescribed physical therapy.

Employee was checking the Cat Generator and performing maintenance on it. They opened the radiator cap and the pressure erupted and poured hot water on their right arm and right leg. Employee was taken to seek medical attention.

Note: The employee worked up until 9/22/26 at which time EE was removed from work. Description: While assisting with hanging a move box cable being used during a section move, the employee was lifting the cable when EE experienced pain in EE's upper back.

employee suffered a muscle strain in EE's left shoulder while dismounting a water truck.

The employee strained their back while working on the sand stacker wheels.

Employee went from kneeling to standing.

Employee was working with ladder when they pinched a finger at the back of the truck causing a laceration to their R pinky finger. 5 sutures required.

Injured employee was lifting a submersible pump at the Slope MCC bottom to clean mud off the suction end when EE slipped and felt a pull in EE's lower abdomen & left upper leg/groin area. Injured has training and experience. Wearing required PPE at time.

I.E. bent over to drag a tube and felt something pop in their back.

Employee was injured while dismounting a 773D Haul Truck.

Employee 1 was stabilizing a pin with their hand and a shop towel. Employee 2 was using a hammer to punch that pin out. Employee 2 missed the pin, hitting employee 1's finger resulting in a displaced fracture and lacerations of the left index finger.

While operating a bolt machine, injured turned to grab supplies when EE felt a pop in EE's left knee, EE finished EE's shift. Next day was taken to be seen and referred to a specialist who put EE off work until EE receives an MRI.

The EE was attempting to hook a 3" barge rope to the pull cable. Pulling the rope onto the barge the EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder.

An employee was changing out ripper tooth on Bulldozer in the pit Webb area when left finger became pinched between new ripper tooth and shank shroud. Employee was guiding tooth onto ripper when tooth stuck momentarily. It released sliding forward suddenly pinching employee's left middle finger.

Employee was changing a bottom-top screen in the mill. After completing the screen change the employee went to step out of the screen and back on to the walkway. When EE went to step on to the walkway, EE did not plant EE's foot correctly. Foot/ankle twisted which resulted in pain to EE's left foot due to landing on it incorrectly.

Employee was operating a 615 Cat Scraper. EE came to the slope to start cutting clay but went over the edge before dropping EE's bucket and slid down the slope. At the bottom of the slope, EE went over rough terrain bouncing in the seat causing EE to hit EE's head on the CB Mic causing a small laceration to EE's forehead

at the first intersection off of the cage the scoop operator slipped on the wet bottom as they turned the corner. The scoop operator fell to the ground landing on their left arm, causing a fracture. Started missing work on 09/10/2026.

Employee was removing an electrical meter when there was an Arc. Employee was shocked with current going in one hand running thru chest and out other hand.

On 9-9-26 @ ~1930 An employee was clearing a drift when they felt a pain in their ankle.

The loader operator was dismounting the equipment and transitioning to ground level when they stepped onto a rock, causing their ankle to roll/twist.

Employee was carrying a ladder across a work area to perform work on jaw crusher that was jammed. During the trip across the travel path, they tripped over a large rock and sprained an ankle.

Employee was reaching for supplies on top of the bolter when EE's right foot was ran over by the rear tire. EE finished EE's shift but saw a physician the next day where x-rays revealed a fracture and EE was taken off work due to restrictions.

Employee was using a fiberglass step ladder in an underpass when the legs on the ladder broke causing them to fall to the mine floor resulting in a contusion to left hip/thigh area. Started missing work 9/25/2026.

Employee foot slipped while climbing down stacker. Aprox 2ft drop to the ground, employee landed on both feet, knee gave out and fell to the ground. Was unable to stand up with out assistance.

Employee was cutting hoisting pins on 773F #16 when a hot piece of slag burned through their sock and boot causing a burn on their left ankle

Driving bulk truck, about to enter shovel run and encountered a soft spot with a potential rock in rut causing some vehicle jarring. Employee continued working and started experiencing back pain and after evaluation, found a muscle strain and L1 compression fracture.

While holding the shield covering the compressor in the air, employee states that the shield slipped from their hand, coming down and smashing their left fingers between shield and motor frame.

Employee was pioneering a road. The dozer slipped and rolled over multiple times. The employee walked out and was evaluated at local hospital. EE was reviewed and was released with no restrictions. However, pain persisted and we took them to an occupational clinic on 9/16/2026 and EE was prescribed medication and physical therapy. EE was put on restrictions as well.

A mechanic was tasked with replacing digging teeth on an excavator. When the mechanic was picking up one of the teeth it slipped and caught EE's left small finger causing a fracture. The mechanic continued to work. While using a soft face sledge hammer to remove a tooth a shard of metal became airborne and struck the mechanic in the groin causing a laceration.

An employee was changing a traveling hose on a drill mast while working from a man basket at the drill build site. The hose popped out of the half clamp and struck their arm.

The employee was bent over while breaking ice. When they stood upright, they experienced pain in their back and reported that they had injured their back.

IE was getting out of mantrip and stepped in a hole covered with rock dust, hurting right knee.

Operator trainee injured their right hand when assisting in idler maintenance. The event went reportable on 09/06/2026.

Employee injured finger when a piece of coating dislodged from inside kiln preheater while they were cleaning transfer chute.

Ee exiting bus at end of shift. EE stepped into/onto a ditch and rolled EE's ankle. Seen at clinic 9/4 which was EE's Friday, given brace and crutches. On follow-up 9/9, unable to bear weight, given a scooter and released with restrictions. Site cannot offer modified duty.

The technician was changing the cutting bit on a vertical mill. When released the collets fall so you need to hold them. when EE went to release the bit EE hit the wrong button and turned the mill on catching EE's glove and pulling EE's hand into the rotating bit. EE received 21 stitches and a fractured bone.

Injured was walking from 80 to 81 block on the walk side of 5 belt and felt a pop and pain in EE's left knee. EE did not slip/trip or step on anything, diagnosed with unspecified knee sprain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was traveling in an open-ended rail Jeep when the Jeep came in contact with a damaged, out of service overcast, causing material to fall into the Jeep. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Wood beams stacked against belt structure fell, striking employee in the back and lower legs.

Our mechanic was working at the workshop with a portable grinding wheel. EE was cutting a 3-millimeter-thick sheet of metal. The grinding wheel got stuck and slipped out of EE's hand, striking EE on the lower left arm and lower lip. EE was brought to the local emergency room, where EE is currently being treated.

Employee was helping Z-Drill on the Longwall face when a rock fell from the face, striking the employee in the lower left leg resulting in a fractured fibula. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While doing a water run, noticed that water house was pushing out of the fill hole, went to catch and stop the hose and slipped on loose gravel, popping and hyperextending right knee.

All employee told us was that EE was working at the finish plant and hit EE's head, which caused EE to vomit.

Employees were loading a 6-inch DR11 pipe into a fusion welder in the Stage 6 laydown area when the pipe became caught on the welder clamp. The employee reached in to reposition the pipe. When the pipe moved, the pressure released, causing the employee's hand to become pinched between the two sections of pipe.

Employee was attempting to puncture holes in the top of a water bottle using scissors so they could spray water into the area where the coffee filter is located to clean the inside of the machine. While performing this task, their hand slipped, causing the scissors to cut the top of their thumb

Installing cable bolts in Unit 1 and while pushing bolt up, felt pop in left arm/elbow. Employee continued to work until they were taken off later in the month.

Miner#1 and Mine #2 were working together to flip a gate. Material was impeding the movement of the gate. Miner#1 proceeded to work on clearing the impeding material. Miner#2 thought they heard Miner #1 say "try the gate". Miner #2 proceeded to flip the gate mechanism, causing Miner #1's, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fingers of their right hand to be pinched between the gate and chute.

Ee reported right arm and neck pain. Seen at ER, reports pain from driving haul truck, getting loaded, and dumping. NO specific incident identified. Ee diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy and neck injury. Ee released with restriction of no operating equipment. Site cannot offer modified duty at this time.

Employee was closing railcar bottom door with large "pry" bar. In the pulling motion employee strained right elbow, causing pain and limited mobility.

Employees were changing liners in a rollaway chute using a come-a-long. While lowering a liner, it caught on a lifting eye, creating slack in the chain. When another employee freed the liner, the slack tightened suddenly, pinching the employee's left pinky fingertip between the chain and chute frame. Leather gloves were worn.

After dumping load at Crusher, production truck operator noticed tires on production haul truck were acting abnormal. Truck driver pulled over & deboarded to inspect tires. Truck driver walked past front left driver side tire when the left rear inner tire sidewall failed.

On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at approximately 1300 hours, an operator sustained a crushing injury to their right index finger. The injury occurred when the operator attempted to remove a rock which was jammed between the spring loaded ladder mount and the deck of the haul truck.

The operator was getting ready to tram the bolter back to install another bolt in the mine roof. EE was in the process of stepping off the back of the elevated walk way on the back of the bolter. As EE stepped off the elevated platform/walkway with EE's left foot, to pull the bolter cable back, EE stepped on a loose slick rock which caused ankle to slide sideways.

A miner was jack leg drilling a top hole in the face when the steal hung up and jerked the machine sideways. The pulling force of the machine dislocated EE's left shoulder. The ER Dr was able to put it back in place and put EE on restricted duty.

Individual was unhooking welder trailer from pick up and welds on trailer jack broke and trailer landed on Right foot.

Injured employee was shoveling along the belt line at #4 Head when EE felt a pop in EE's left knee. Employee continued to work, however due to continued pain and discomfort EE obtained medical treatment on 10/12/2026 where it was discovered that EE had a torn Meniscus and was told to remain off work on 10/12/2026.

replace hydraulic line on trio cone crusher. insured LOTO and all pressure relief was opened.line blew off accumulator resulting in fluid spraying into associate face & eyes. They flushed eyes out and went to ER. Trio was called in to inspect and couldnt explain why this happened with valves properly opened.

Rib bolting on tube side of miner in 8W #2 entry near 61 block when a section of rib rolled out and struck their right elbow causing a minor abrasion (approximately 1"). Elbow swelled next day and sought medical attention, where they determined the wound was infected and put them off work. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

While traveling in the mantrip, the mantrip was unable to maneuver the turn and struck a rib and power center, employee was thrusted forward from their seat

While traveling in the mantrip, the mantrip was unable to maneuver the turn and struck a rib and power center, EE was thrusted forward from EE's seat.

Employee was cleaning rejects at the rodmill discharge and right elbow started hurting. employee became reportable restricted on 09/10/2026.

While traveling in the mantrip, the mantrip was unable to maneuver the turn and struck a rib and power center, employee was thrusted forward from their seat.

Miner was walking close to a front end loader when they stepped on something (possibly a rock) and injured their foot/ankle. their ability to walk was impaired.

While using a tool to install a ground rod the employee lost their balance off the ladder and when they stepped off their foot caught on a generator below and caused a break in their lower left leg.

Employee was cleaning out the bottom of the drill pot with their left index finger, when their elbow hit the rotation lever causing the rotation to engage, fouling their finger inside the drill pot.

Employee was picking up a shuttle car cable and moving it out of roadway when they lost balance and fell down, landing on right knee. Suffered contusion/pain/swelling. Missed 2 days of work. Was wearing required PPE at time of injury.

There were no ground or weather conditions that contributed to this injury. One employee was injured on site. No equipment was involved.

while performing cleanup, got their middle finger, right hand caught on a piece of loose screen causing laceration

Employee was helping change miner bits. A piece of metal struck the employee in the neck. The employee was taken to the hospital where they removed the metal.

Employee was removing chain from a water stand and was struck in groin.

Employee was picking up a flag from the ground and when they bent over to pick it up they immediately felt pain in lower back. They did not report the incident until 9/19/2026. They were then transferred to the ER and was put on restrictions.

Loading WPP bags, product entered under safety glasses and irritated the eye

EE was unloading a scrap impact block off of a pickup to throw away in a scrap steel bin. The EE twisted EE's back while holding the block and strained EE's back.

EE was performing maintenance using all required PPE. EE slipped while climbing off a conveyor and cut EE's leg on a piece of catwalk material. EE was taken to a medical facility for treatment and refused stitches. EE was written out of work and with restrictions making this accident lost time and MSHA reportable.

Swinging a sledgehammer on crusher bolts, felt pain in back.

Employee was washing out a commando hole with pressure washer jetter nozzle. The nozzle came out of the hole and one of the jets hit their right wrist resulting in a high pressure injury. Employee sought medical treatment the following day, was admitted to the hospital overnight for evaluation, and was discharged the next day with work restrictions.

Employee was picking rock from the picking room table. EE picked up a 35 lb rock/boulder and felt a pop and pain in EE's right wrist, which then began swelling

Two employees were using a C clamp to hold a bearing while they repaired the tightener bolt, the C clamp came off and struck 1st employee on the right side in the rib area.

Employee was aligning a screen during a screen change when a broken wire weave protruding from the screen punctured the palm of EE's hand.

Employee was working in a heading when a small rock came off the face of the heading and struck them on back of the right hand. EE finished work in the heading and later returned to inspect the loaded heading and make the final connections to ready the round for firing when the rock struck them. EE was taken to the emergency room and received two stitches on the back of hand.

Employee pulled lower back muscle while tightening a screen with a wrench on screen deck.

A miner was preforming roof bolting procedures, noticed a piece of loose material and began using a hand bar to scale it. A piece of the rock hit the mast of the bolter then struck EE in the hardhat.

During removal of the turbocharger assembly, the technician's right hand contacted a sharp surface on the exhaust manifold inlet, resulting in a laceration. Work stopped and the technician received prompt evaluation and then was taken to see Medical staff.

The employee was troubleshooting a troughing roller on conveyor 7 when EE's hand got caught between the belt and roller. EE received 26 stitches.

While descending the entry/exit steps from the employee break room, the employee slipped on one of the steps and fell backwards into the steps causing injury to EE's back.

Employee was rearranging conveyor rollers on a shelf and mashed EE's finger between the roller and the wooden shelf divider.

Employee was cutting a piece of Metal with grinder, during process felt some debris in their eye.

Employee was replacing broken machine guard on cone shaker. Employee felt a "pop" in their neck and felt a sharp pain running down their back.

Employee was palletizing a piece of stone when the stone broke in half and smashed one of EE's fingers- left hand pinky finger.

EMPLOYEE HAD PUT 2 TANKS OF SLURRY ON THE FORKS OF THE FORKLIFT, EE EXITED THE FORKILIFT AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE LOAD WITH A CLEVESS, WHILE DOING SO, EE'S HAND SLIPPED CAUSING EE TO CUT EE'S RING AND PINKY FINGER ON THE EARS OF THE SLURRY TANK.

A haul truck driver stopped at a portable restroom facility. Upon exiting the CAT 773E haul truck, the employee began descending the access ladder while carrying a roll of paper towels under the right arm. During descent, the employee's left foot slipped from the bottom rung of the ladder, resulting in a rolled ankle.

Employee was sitting in a buggy under the overhang at the storage hall crane entrance. A piece of material broke free and fell and hit the roof of the buggy. A small piece struck the employee on the wrist/hand.

while lowering a cable reel jack the handle slipped out of EE's hands and struck them in the jaw/mouth area.

Back Sprain while changing out Cement CLinker feed belt

Employee was working in the CMF on splitter 3. While moving stones, a sharp part of the stone cut the palm of the left hand through the glove.

EE was experiencing back pain that EE believed may have occurred from opening a door. EE left work early and saw a medical provider. The medical provider administered a muscle relaxer and EE was put on restrictive duty.

Haul truck hit a pothole in the haul road, which caused the seat to bounce and the employee's ankle was struck by the seat height adjustment knob. Employee was evaluated at local Er with a bruised ankle.

Employee told me after repositioning the forks on our 250 Komatsu EE felt a pinch in under EE's sternum while prying on fork to move into position. This happened on 09/11/2026. Employee went to the doctor on 09/15/2026 as was placed on light duty.

The crusher laborer was assisting with removing a screen. The employee on the opposite side of the screen had the screen raised up with a bar while injured was lifting the other end with their hands. As injured was holding it up the bar slipped out from under the other end and the screen came down on their right hand, catching their hand between the screen and the frame.

Employee pinched right hand middle finger while performing maintenance, causing finger fracture.

Employee reported pain and feeling a pop in the left side of EE's chest when EE was stretched out trying to align a pipe fitting.

Employee was pressure washing a 50 Tonner in the wash bay at approximately 6:30 when they inadvertently sprayed their left boot with the power washer wand, which pierced a hole in their boot, just between the steel toe and the leather which resulted in them burning left foot/toe.

Employee was using a pocketknife to cut zip ties and cut their right hand.

Employee kneeled down to pick up a rock; EE then twisted to grab a second rock and felt a pain in EE's back.

Area was well lit with little debris temp was 89 degrees employee was walking down stairs got to the last step and tripped over a golf ball size rock

Miner was advancing shields when the pin on the relay bar broke and struck the miner in the ankle causing a small fracture.

Haul truck operator claimed they were rough loaded and felt pain in their back. Injury went reportable on 09/06/2026.

Employee operating a Mini Skid Steer to remove hot spilled material from under a kiln feed end. While backing their right hand/wrist struck a metal beam cross-brace resulting in a wrist sprain and contusion.

EE moving core shack onto trailer. Load shifted and EE stumbled fell forward pinching right middle finger between handle and ground, resulting in laceration that required sutures. EE wearing cut-resistant and impact-resistant gloves. 9-4-26 EE released to return to work with restrictions till 9-14-26. On 9-14-26 -sutures removed placed of Modified duty till 9-21-26.

Employee was cleaning around a tail pulley at the fine grind plant when a small rock fell from overhead and struck their safety helmet. The employee requested to see our occupational doctor two days later after a lingering mild headache. Employee was diagnosed with a mild concussion and placed on restricted duty of "avoid kneeling, squatting, jumping, running, climbing".

EE advised they were working on the surface when they felt a pop in their L calf. EE did not report to employer until 9/8/26 and was seen by provider on 9/10/26

Employee was removing a dust collector cartridge from a baghouse and felt discomfort in EE's lower back area.

Employee was tramming a bolter to the shop when the bolter suddenly stopped, employee went to see if there was any obvious reason for the bolter to stop when loud pop was heard. The coolant tank sight glass failed, spraying the employee with hot coolant and hydraulic oil. Employee got burns on chest, neck, hands, chin, mouth and nose and was prescribed burn cream and pain reliever.

While rigging cable sling through eyelet at SH98 shack, individual experienced what was described as a strain / tearing sensation in left inner elbow while pulling on sling to secure.

While tripping drill pipe on core rig, EE got EEs left ring finger pinched between the pipe and an adjacent pipe on truck. EE had Cut Level 5 impact-resistant gloves on. EE sustained a laceration to EEs left ring finger that required four sutures. At follow up appt with local clinic, the doctor removed the sutures as these were not Medically Necessary and allowed to return to work.

EE was carrying a 12-foot pipe down to the Line 3 cooler. The EE stated that they misstepped and felt pain in their back.

Operator twisted their left ankle while preforming the pre shift inspection of extra packaged SBB. The staging area for extra SBB had been shifted to accommodate an excess in inventory causing the operator to step up and over the platform of a stretch wrapper. When the operator stepped off the platform of the stretch wrapper, the felt the ankle roll and heard a light crunching/pop.

Employee was walking across the work area and stepped on uneven terrain. This caused their left knee to pop and employee then felt pain in their left knee. Event went reportable on 09/03/2026.

Ee was walking on liner beside settlement bag, using a rod to get the bag to drain when EE slipped on the liner, twisting EE's left knee. Seen at clinic, released with temporary restrictions that site is able to accommodate.

A millwright was attempting to get a flange on a pump aligned to put in the flange bolts. A second employee was attempting to assist maneuvering the pipe with a pry bar and the pry bar slipped, pinching the millwright's right thumb between the bar and the flange on the charge line resulting in a laceration requiring sutures.

Employee was tightening hydraulic line when they felt a pop in their wrists

Employee was carrying a timber down a beltline. The area was approximately 5' high. The employee's ear was cut by a piece of hog panel. As a result the employee received sutures.

Operator was being loaded and reported a rough load which caused back pain. The event went reportable on 09/01/2026.

The operator was attempting to climb the access ladder onto Grader 614 when they fell toward the front of the grader.

Miners were removing a motor from a gearbox when miners finger was caught in a pinch point.

Employee was removing a rock from the walkway when the employee pinned right index finger between rock and water prop. Employee finished shift and sought treatment and received stitches. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was struck by a joint of water line causing a laceration that required 4 stitches in their right leg.

Electrician was returning a 4" square cover plate to an overhead 4 square box. The cover slipped from EE's hands, fell toward EE's mouth and hit EE's upper left incisor tooth. The tooth was chipped but no pain.

Employee was repairing windshield wiper motor on a Volvo rock truck, during this repair a finger got caught by the edge of the wiper arm gear and the wall of the system resulting in a laceration on their finger

Employee was welding on the slide gate above the weigh feeder belt at the hydrate plant. EE's right eye started irritating EE. EE flushed the eye but the eye was still irritated. The next day the employee made an appointment and a doctor removed a foreign body from the eye and prescribed antibiotic eye drops.

Employee was changing a gauge on a pilot circuit for a large propane tank, the circuit was isolated with ball valves. when the IE started to remove the gauge the system "popoff" valve dumped propane to atmosphere causing gas to reach a lit pilot light on a nearby vaporizer igniting the gas.

Employee was tasked with changing a screen on the wash screen's middle deck. While rolling over to pass a tool to a coworker, EE's right eye struck a spray nozzle deflector plate, while reportedly wearing safety glasses. EE was issued erythromycin and released full duty.

Employee was grinding on a cracked I-beam to prep for welding. EE was wearing a welding hood/face shield and safety glasses. Some grinding dust breached EE's PPE. EE used the available eye wash. A few hours later while at home EE was experiencing eye pain and went to the ER for evaluation. Was given Erythromycin Ointment and referred to a Eye Doctor for debridement.

The Employee was changing the lip saver on a 993k loader bucket, they used their hand to hold the wore down bolt while trying to remove the nut. The bolt spun around in their hand cutting through their gloves causing lacerations. They went to the ER and received stiches for the cuts.

Ee was looking to see what the index was caught on in bolter, pointed at the spot, and finger was pinched between the driver side table on the cradle. Seen at ER, diagnosed with an avulsion to the right index finger which was repaired with sutuers, and released to full duty.

Electrician was troubleshooting an electrical issue on an electric rope shovel. While removing hardware from a cabinet, the employee stood on the bottom step of an unsecured 3-ft step ladder. The ladder slid on a wet surface, causing the employee to slip and grab de-energized buss work with a sharp surface, resulting in a laceration between the left middle and ring fingers.

Mill Maintenance Employee felt foreign object in right eye during grinding work despite wearing proper PPE.

IP was driving a haul truck when they stopped to clean off their rear camera and got paste slimes in their eye. Eyes were flushed with eye wash underground and at the camp medic office. IP was sent to ER and prescribed antibiotic eye drops.

Employee was breaking a magnet on the corner of a beam on the 2nd floor of Prep Plant, when the magnet broke in half, the sharp edges were exposed causing laceration to palm of left hand requiring sutures.

Employee was hanging high line when EE tripped and caught EE's right pinky finger in between the high line and the high line rope resulting in a small fracture. EE was seen by a doctor after EE's shift where they placed EE's finger in a splint. EE is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required.

While straightening a bent junction box during installation of a head-drive gear case, employee repositioned a crib block inside the box while a GEHL telehandler remained positioned above it. The operator's hardhat fell onto the joystick, lowering the boom/forks unexpectedly and pinching Rick's right thumb. The injury required sutures; no equipment defect was found.

While clearing an obstruction in an unloaded borehole, the injured employee was looking down the borehole with a flashlight. The employee attempting to clear the obstruction with a loading pole accidentally struck the injured employee with the brass end of the loading pole in the face area requiring three stitches to EE's eyebrow over EE's right eye.

The employee's right arm was pinned between a loose refuge chute and a toe plate. The chute, unbolted and suspended from a chain fall, shifted while EE was feeding a strap between the chute and plate to attach a second chain fall to assist in removing the chute.

IE was acting as an assistant during a welding operation in chute. The lens in the welding hood failed resulting in flash burn of eyes. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was unhooking an airline when it come back and smashed a finger on their left hand.

Loading a mandoor into a mantrip, EE had a hand on the edge of the mandoor causing them to hit their left thumb against the canopy post of the mantrip resulting in a laceration on their left thumb across the nail. Causing them to received stitches.

The EE was attempting to clean the nozzles in the hydrosort tank, when they stood up to move to another spray bar they hit their head on the diverter plate. This resulted in the EE receiving a laceration to the top of EE's head.

Wet and slick access steps entering the skid steer. Cut on palm of hand requiring 2 stitches.

Employee was connecting two 16" pipes when EE's finger was smashed causing a laceration.

While throwing a timber under the continuous miner's stab jack, employee crushed left ring finger between the timber they were throwing and the miner's frame. EE was diagnosed with an avulsion and received 3 internal and 12 external sutures. They returned to full duty without restrictions on the next regularly scheduled shift, 9/28/2026, performing normal work duties. No days lost.

Employee was moving the Brookville tractor driving too close to the rib in slope run around when a rib strap hooked on the canopy post causing stored energy hitting employee in the right ear. Employee received 10 stitches and a full work release.

a miner was cutting the lining out of the chute to a wash plant. At the end of cutting, a piece broke off the lining and slid down the chute and shallowly punctured the miners leg.

The employee was operating a haul truck. The employee was exiting the cab of the haul truck, there was a rock on the catwalk. The employee did not see the rock and stepped on it; this caused the employee to slip. The employee reached out to grab the handrail and injured their left-hand ring finger.

Employee was taking trash to the trash hole and after the trash was pushed out of the scoop bucket, they were removing an oil can and cut their right thumb.

Injured employee was changing screen panels in the fine refuse screen on the 4th floor of the Prep. Plant. They picked up a panel and turned to put it in place. Their right knee contacted something during this process causing a laceration. EE is unaware of what exactly cut them or the moment when it occurred. Received 3 sutures and returned to work next shift.

Injured was cutting a metal stopping panel to size (70 block 5 belt) using a grinder, holding the panel with EE's right hand and grinder with left hand. The grinder wheel caught in a bind and jumped and EE ran the grinding wheel into EE's right hand resulting in a laceration that required sutures. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

employee was descending from ladder after seeding bioreactor, and as they reached the bottom of the ladder. left hand was left extended on rung. employee continued descending which overexerted their left arm pulling back muscle.

An employee was knocking polyurethane screen panels into place with a 4-pound sledgehammer when the hammer bounced off the panel and struck the employee in the mouth. This resulted in a laceration to the lower lip and a chipped front tooth.

Employee was backing the continuous miner out of 2 Left when a rock, approx. 72 in. long, 28 in. wide, and 7-9 in. thick, fell from the #2 Heading and struck EE's right ear. Employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital, where 15 sutures were required to close the wound. Employee returned to work on 09/24/2026 performing EE's normal work duties. No Days Lost

When Clearing a plugged chute on the Riprap Plant a rock pinched a hand between the chute and a bar.

While drilling holes in a dust cover, injured was installing bolts in drill holes when drill struck back of hand, punctured hand.

Employee was grinding on crusher machine and grinder jumped and hit leg and left forearm. No injury to leg, cut on arm.

After dumping front load can, the driver noticed a strap hanging over the hopper of EE's truck. When the driver pulled on it, it came down quickly. The strap had a retractable end on it which struck EE in the lip/chin causing a laceration.

Hogg Contractor stated they were drilling hole for 1st bolt. After drilling first piece of steel up and dropping head to add second piece of steel, a piece of draw rock fell from the roof pinning their left hand between tray and rock. This resulted in 7 stitches.

Employee was completing some repair work on John Deere rock truck. The ratchet that EE was using slipped and came back and hit EE's forward above EE's right eyebrow.

The contractor was making up their roof bolt when their arm came into contact with the corner of the pin plate resulting in a laceration. (4) staples were required to close the wound.

Mechanic was in process of changing out HT motor & gearbox assembly when EE felt discomfort in lower back.

Using a fire hose to wash down material into a pump. Lost footing and slipped off of an I-beam landing on it with their chest. Employee refused medical treatment at the time of the injury but went to the ER on Sunday September 27, 2026 around 2:00am. The x-ray showed a non-speraration fracture of the left 8th rib.

Employee was washing out a sample line with hot condensate. Condensate went down their glove and burned their hand and wrist.

Yard personnel employee was at the mine assisting two miners in changing out the screens on the sand screen plant. They raised the banana bar on the sand screen plant and it fell and fractured the tip of EE's right ring finger. No lost work days, being treated at occupational care and no PT.

Coworker was replacing a wear liner for the feeder that goes to the primary crusher. As they were replacing the plate, the plate slipped and caught the coworkers finger inbetween the other plate.

ee lost control of haul truck and ran up a berm causing the haul truck to roll onto its side. ee sustained laceration to ear requiring stitches and bruising on leg.

While opening a slide gate on a weigh feeder hopper, the gate came out of the housing and dropped onto the weigh feeder. As the employee attempted to remove EE's hand from the area, one finger became caught between the gate and the housing, resulting in an injury to the fingertip.

Employee was changing teeth on the CAT 395 bucket, struck the back lip of the tooth to remove it and a metal shard broke off and went into EE's right inner thigh.

IE was lifting a belt roller into a mantrip. It slipped out of EE's hands and EE attempted to catch it. As EE did so, EE's finger was caught between two rollers. The injury was reported after finishing midnight shift (9/20/26) Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Miner was cutting a handrail section with a 4" grinder and felt irritation in left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses but not a face shield.

Employee was using a ratchet wrench when tightening on a bolt, it slipped out of employee's left hand, and EE's hand hit a piece of steel, lacerating the palm of EE's hand.

Two employees were reinstalling guards and cleaning around the 1½-inch feed-belt tail pulley. While exiting the area with a pry bar, one employee stepped into wet accumulated material, causing EE's foot to sink. As EE pulled free, EE struck EE's forehead on a fixed crossbar. EE sustained a laceration above EE's right eyebrow and received nine stitches.

On September 18, 2026, the employee was closing overhead cutouts at the SX using an extended hot stick. While extending their right arm upward and outward to close the cutout, the employee experienced discomfort in their right bicep.

Riding under belt guarding on a rubber tire ride. Hard hat caught guarding and pulled face up into it

EE was operating a scraper and was going down hill. EE said a plastic bottle got under EE's brake pedal and kept EE from stopping. EE was bounced around in EE's seat and was finally able to lower the scraper bowl to stop the scraper. EE suffered a light abrasion to EE's right shin and soft tissue soreness to EE's back. EE was wearing EE's seatbelt.

While accessing the continuous miner body to address an electrical connection issue, the hydraulic body cover stopped approximately 1-2 inches above the closed position. The employee manually assisted the cover upward while the mechanic operated the controls. The cover moved downward, catching EE's right middle finger between the cover and frame.

Miner operator was loading a battery hauler when a rock slid off the car and struck the miner operator on the right foot. The operator suffered a fractured right big toe.

While stepping down from the Rougher Box platform, the worker experienced sudden left shoulder pain with a popping sensation. The worker stopped work and reported the injury. Medical evaluation resulted in medication and referral to a physical therapist for further treatment.

A weld on a dog and wedge broke and flung a chunk of metal towards the welders face hitting them in the top front tooth causing a fracture.

Track hoe operator had a rock ricochet out of the bed of the haul truck and come through the windshield striking them in the chest.

On September 18th, 2026 the employee was closing overhead cutouts at the SX using an extendable hot stick. While extending their right arm upward and outward to close the switch, the employee experienced discomfort in the right bicep.

A mechanic was working on a pump in the vent shaft drill connex, the mechanic bent over to pick up a bolt off the floor and hit their head on the metal bench causing a laceration. The mechanic received staples to close the laceration.

Employee was carrying the spare mantle when it slipped from their hands and hit the concrete it bounced back and struck their tooth. Causing a chip in their tooth.

Employee was using a slate bar to remove a rock from the bolter station when the bar slipped and struck the employee in the upper lip. Employee received eight stitches. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

The injured EE had left the work area and was removing their full-face respirator to take a break. As they pulled the respirator off, a small amount of dust fell off the mask and into their left eye, causing irritation and redness.

At approximately 6:00 pm employee and their partner were connecting steel, at the time of the incident there were strong gusts of wind. The beam was being pulled away by the wind while employee was holding it causing a strained shoulder.

A Diagnostic Mechanic was working on a pump to connect two flanges together. As the mechanic engaged the impact wrench, the bolt shifted and the spud wrench unexpectedly moved, striking the employee in the lip. Event went reportable on 09/17/2026.

Crew was building steel sets on the beltline. IE tripped over a beam that had been staged in the belt walkway. When they did so, their shin struck the beam, causing a laceration to their lower left leg.

An employee was replacing a piece of equipment and brushed arm against a sharp piece of metal, causing a laceration to the right bicep.

Employee was using a wire wheel to remove rust from an overhead surface when debris entered their right eye.

Employee stepped out of the Man Van during shift change. As the employee took a step, their right ankle gave out and turned inwards. Event went reportable on 09/16/2026.

Scraped the top of EE's hand on a rock.

Employee was doing dust parameters on company #6 continuous miner, while cleaning out the area where the pitot tube is inserted to take an air reading the lid was in the half way open position and fell on employees right hand dislocating EE's fifth digit (pinky finger).

The employee was spraying down copper concentrate and was splashed with material. The next day the employee noticed some irritation and thought they may have gotten debris in their eyes from removing imitation eyelash they were wear at the time of the event. The event went reportable on 09/16/2026.

Employee slipped and fell with a crib block in their hand resulting in smashing their left ring finger between the crib block and front of the section feeder.

Employee was picking up Drill Steels and Pinched Right Thumb between Drill Steels

Mechanic was moving a torch cart in the 7' crusher building. Torch cart tire got stuck on diamond plate, went to pull free and pinched finger between cart and I Beam.

Employee was fueling 390 excavator. Employee was dismounting and missed the bottom step and fell backwards, hitting their head on the ground resulting in a cut.

A Maintenance employee was performing a motor replacement on a pump. While aligning the spool and installing the bolts the employee pinched their finger between the bolt head and the spool. Event went reportable on 09/15/2026.

Employee was taking apart an oil line at the crusher with a 24" pipe wrench. The wrench slipped and fell and hit employee in the right shoulder

Was grinding with a cut off wheel to cut a bracket off horizontally. The grinder caught an edge and cut wrist.

Working in a 2-man directional drilling crew, the driller assistant was cutting a 2-inch suction line for a pump using a knife. The knife slipped and cut through the employee's pants, creating a 2-inch cut on EE's middle left inner thigh.

Employee was using CO2 to dislodge a chunk of material in the preheater tower. When the shot went off, it dislodged a small port door, which contacted the employee's left elbow. This caused a small laceration.

An employee pinched the pad of their left thumb while guiding a large crusher lifting clevis into its storage cradle, causing a jagged laceration in the pad of their thumb. Leather gloves were worn at the time of the incident.

cut hand

2 supervisors were cleaning rock off of the grizzly to help their crew. When 1 of them struck a boulder with a sledgehammer causing a fragment to shoot into the other miners' lip causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.

Employee was pushing out a bushing on an excavator when EE hit EE's left hand index finger with a hammer causing a laceration. Employee was brought to urgent care where wound was cleaned and stitched.

Employee was replacing a dust screen panel in the #1 screen when EE's right hand index finger got pinched between the panel and frame. EE pulled EE's finger out which caused a laceration. Employee went to the ER where the wound was cleaned. No stitches needed.

Employee was using a manual post pounder and fractured right middle finger tip.

Employee was loading drill station, other drill operator was retrieving a rope bolt. When they pulled rope bolt from pile it became dislodged and struck employee in the mouth. This resulted in a chipped and loose tooth.

While removing a 2.5-inch flange-connected valve, residual water in the line discharged under unexpected pressure after bolts were loosened. Employee descended scaffold while being sprayed with water. Upon reaching the ground, employee slipped on the wet surface and fell onto the concrete floor, impacting the left shoulder which resulted in a dislocation and fracture.

cut leg while cutting belt

Nuts were stuck on tramp cylinder tried multiple ways to loosen them was advised not to cut the nuts off and was directed to use a 1" impact which resulted in the stem unscrewing from the cylinder causing a nitro discharge from accumulator shooting stem and impact into employees chest and face

Employee was reinstalling grating employee hand caught between grating and handrail.

While splicing a belt, an employee used a retractable knife to remove excess material after skiving, resulting in a cut to their left index finger knuckle. The CORE Medical hotline initially advised first-aid treatment (liquid skin and butterfly sutures). Post-shift, the employee sought further medical evaluation at a hospital and received stitches.

Employee had just fueled the Volvo loader and got back into the cab. When the operator went to shut the door they grabbed the door handle closest to the hinges and closed the door. Operators thumb was pinched in in between the door and the frame resulting in a small fracture and needed stitches.

Driller Assistant was using a hammer to remove a clevis pin. IE struck left ring finger with hammer. Injury resulted in a fracture of the tuft bone in left ring finger.

pulling/cutting liner. forgot blade was not retracted. cut arm above the wrist.

While installing roof support, the employee had just positioned the bolt head into the drill chuck and was maintaining hand contact with the roof bolt. Before clearing EE's hands from the work area, EE inadvertently contacted the control joystick, causing the bolt to rotate. As a result, the employee's hand was caught and injured by the rotating bolt.

Working on mixer platform and adding raw materials. Raw material went in eyes. Left eye was blurry.

The EE was sitting down in the break room, on a lunch break, when they felt something fall into their left eye.

While drilling a hole in roof for a bolt, employee went to drop the steel out of the hole and the steel got caught, when they pulled on the steel it dropped hitting the drill head and bounced toward them. The steel struck their upper lip causing a laceration, resulting in three sutures.

Individual was installing the roof bolt into the roof when the channel plate slid down the bolt and lacerated EE's forearm, resulting in sutures.

Glass broke in hand causing laceration on palm

Employee stated they were in the process of drilling a hole to install roof support when a piece of draw rock fell and hit the drill pot and hit the employee in the tooth causing it to be loose.

Employee was bolting in the #7 entry on the #3 section when a rock 4"X4"X1.5" fell off the strap hitting the drill pot and then striking EE on the right cheek. the area was approx. 19' W and 8' H The employee received 3 sutures due to a small laceration on EE's right cheek.

Employee was assisting in the changing of a worn screen on a screen deck and they dropped the screen onto the metal catwalk and a piece of the 3/8" screen wire broke off and struck their forearm causing a puncture wound.

maintenance employee was utilizing a angle grinder while working to remove a sheeve, The grinder kicked back causing EE to strike self in the mouth area. Sutures was applied to lips in a out patient clinic and was returned to duty with no restrictions.

Employee operating front loader noticed rebar protruding from the ground. Employee exited loader and attempted to physically remove rebar from ground by hand. Employee was struck in the mouth when rebar came loose from the ground.

While carrying a 12' timber, EE tripped over a plaster bag, as EE fell the timber smashed EE's left ring finger between the timber and a pallet of blocks. Causing a small fracture at the tip of EE's finger and EE received stitches.

A miner pinched their left pinky finger in the fork-pocket bracket while manually assisting a hopper tilt after it failed to release as expected during forklift emptying. First aid was administered. On 9/10/2026 the miner was seen at an Emergency Room, diagnosed with a fracture, and prescribed a splint.

Employee was walking outside and dust blew into EE's eyes.

Employee was cutting notches into belt that was laying on the ground. Their knife got stuck in the dirt/rock that was under the belt. When the knife came loose, it accidentally made contact with employee's leg causing a laceration above the knee.

EE and coworkers were flipping a piece of angle iron. The angle iron slipped off the prybar, falling and striking EE on the left foot resulting in a fracture. Original diagnostic x-rays (3 sets) showed no fracture. MRI on 10-8-26 revealed the fracture to the navicular bone.

IP was breaking up a PVC collar pipe with a fin-hoe when a rock or piece of plastic broke free and struck them in the upper lip resulting in 4 sutures.

Dropped rod bearing striking and chipping tooth.

the incident occurred when an employee was aligning and installing a 120Lb truck bed pivot pin into the left rear truck pivot bore. the pivot pin slipped during manual positioning and the employees' finger was smashed between the pin and the bore opening. the injury resulted in a near amputation of the right pinky fingertip near the first knuckle

The affected employee was assisting in the construction of a block wall when it collapsed as a coworker attempted to wedge the structure to the mine roof, striking the employee's lower leg with a falling block.

Employee was cleaning mud/debris beneath a conveyor stacker using a stand behind skid steer. Debris concealed the end of the concrete pad. The skid steer traveled off the pad and tilted, causing their right middle finger to be crushed between the skid steer control area and the stacker frame. Injury: crush/laceration

Injured employee was attempting to add coolant when EE slipped and fell to the ground

The locomotive engineer was proceeding down the rail road tracks, There was a tree branch overhanging the tracks. The tree branch came in the window and struck the engineer on the forehead.

IE was finishing tying in a round. Loose material fell from the face, striking them on the hard hat.

Employee was using a 5-fool pry bar to open a chute on a screen. The bar slipped and the employee's left ring finger was smashed by the bar against the frame of the screen plant.

Supervisor was removing an employee from site for cause when an altercation occurred.

Removing cable from Ag Mill

A mechanic was working to change a damaged hydraulic hose on a 4yd loader in the field. The mechanic was stepping away from the machine when EE lost EE's footing and fell backwards into the rib that EE was standing very near. The back of EE's hardhat contacted the rib and caused a 1" laceration to the back of the head.

Employee was climbing down from ductwork and stepped on a piece of angle iron and their foot slipped and when they landed on the gravel they twisted their knee.

A pin was being inserted into a crusher ram. One employee tapped the pin with a hammer while the hybrid (injured) held the ram in place. After two taps, the ram had slipped, pinching the hybrid's right pinky finger between the ram and pedestal causing a laceration requiring sutures to close.

EE was getting EE's boots out of EE's locker when something got in EE's eye.

Employee Shut right thumb in door of front-end loader breaking and lacerating the tip of EE's right thumb

While replacing a hydraulic fitting, the employee removed EE's safety glasses to perform the task. During the repair, the wrench slipped and struck the employee in the eye, resulting in a scratched cornea. The employee received medical evaluation and treatment for the injury.

replacing hydraulic line on trio cone crusher. insured LOTO and all pressure relief was opened. line blew off accumulator resulting in fluid spraying into associate face & eyes. they flushed eyes out and went to ER. Trio was called in to inspect and couldn't explain why this happened with valves properly opened.

Employee was connecting 24" perforated pipe with couplers on leach pad. On last pipe employee took out their personal knife to cut off the ends of the zip ties holding the coupler on the pipe, which was not the tool they were using on all the other pipes. Employee stated that their arm shifted slipping off the zip tie causing the knife to strike them in the leg. Small cut to leg.

The miner is a mechanic. EE was working on the exhaust system of a company truck. (F150). A thief had stolen the catalytic converters, and the mechanic started the process of replacing the stolen items. While attempting to remove rusted exhaust bolt with a ratchet the miners hand slipped and it resulted in a gash/cut to their left palm.