Mining Incidents

Lively Grove MineCoal

Marissa, Washington County, IL · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1103193
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2019–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2026 · 5 incidents

Struck by falling object

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

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

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

Struck by falling object

A roof bolter was putting glue and bolt in hole they had drilled in Unit 2, Entry 6 @ 24+60 when a piece of rock fell. This resulted in a small laceration between lip and nose that received stitches.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to battery charger un Unit 2 Battery Barn XC 122 2nd Outby charger, employee tripped and fell on their right side. This resulted in 2 broken ribs.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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

2025 · 31 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working as a miner operator, employee reports numbness in both right and left hands up to elbows and, at times, in fingertips. Employee continued to work until January 28th.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working as a ram car driver employee experiences that wrists and elbows hurt/have numbness. They continued to work until 1/30/2026.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at this location on 12/18/2025. The fall location was in the 1st panel south off the 3rd main west (Unit 4), entry 9, in the intersection at survey station 42+00 (71xc). The fall measured 22ft wide by 24ft long by 6-8ft high. No one was injured and ventilation was not affected.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at this location on 12/12/2025. The fall location was in the 1st panel north off the 3rd main west (Unit 3), entry 4, in the intersection at survey station 18+00 (31xc). The fall measured 18ft wide by 20ft long by 5-7ft high. No one was injured and ventilation was not affected.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While roof bolting in 3L, employee was hitting a clogged drill steel when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder blade. EE continued to work until EE was taken off work later in November.

Struck by falling object

While pulling down exhaust curtain with their left hand in Unit 1, Entry 12, 44+40 - 45+00. In doing so, a section of rock fell out, striking the contractor on their head and left side.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a belt crossover to back on it's legs it slipped. This caused the employee to jam their arm/elbow into the crossover legs/skirt boards on the pony drive in Unit 3.

Contact with electrical current

Employee reported occasional tingling in wrists and hands. EE continued to work until surgery on 1/5/2026.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading a box of SCSR's off the back of a Kubota when it slipped. Employee heard pop in left arm around elbow area and felt pain/numbness. Employee continued to work until surgery on 10/31/2025.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported intermittent pain with overhead work.

Struck against a moving object

While passenger in mantrip leaving Unit 1, they hit a hole causing employee to pop up and land on hammer in tool belt, striking the lower right side of back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While carrying belt structure, employee felt pain in right arm. They tripped while carrying a top roller and felt pop in right elbow/forearm area.

Struck by falling object

An employee was bent over working on suction line when a piece of rock fell out between bolts in Unit 1, Entry 4 at 18+61, striking the employee on the lower back.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When the employee was tramming the roof bolter past the intersection in Unit 2, Entry 4 @ 8+40 to pick up hog panel, the employee bumped EE's right arm on the ATRS.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on July 16, 2025 at approximately 4:00am. The location of the fall was on the 1st North Panel off the 3rd Main West at survey station 32+60 (xc 45) in Entry 9.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain in lower abdomen when loading trash and pallets in the dumpster in Unit 3.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Contractor strained shoulder while pulling down curtain in Unit 3, entry 11.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported an occupational illness prior to shift start. They continued to work until they went out for surgery the following month.

Struck by falling object

After cutting bands on a stack of curtain boards outby U2, xc 108, supply entry 5, some boards fell on the employees leg, causing a strain and small abrasion to the outer side of their left knee.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling down curtain employee felt pop in upper right arm/shoulder.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While stacking a box of miner bits on supply tractor, employee felt a pop in upper arm by right shoulder.

Struck against stationary object

When turning to speak with supervisor, employee bumped their mouth on the canopy of the roof bolter.

Struck by flying object

Employee changing out link on conveyor chain in Unit 4, Entry 10. While driving link back together a small piece of metal chipped off and imbedded in upper thigh. It was removed and stitched closed.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Ram car driver in Unit 1, #10 entry 29+40 between XC 29+40 - 30+00 reached out of the ram car to get drops out of the way to better see miner operator and caught middle and ring finger of right hand between the rib and canopy of the ram car.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at cross cut #14, 1 North 3 (Unit #3), entry #6, Survey Station 7+80.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Struck in mouth by a steel for boring holes in 2x4. After finishing making a hole in 2x4, when removing steel, employee punched self in the face with steel, resulting in a chipped front tooth.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking around maintenance sled employee stated they tripped and tried to catch themself then stepped in a hole at the same time. Felt sharp pain in shoulder.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was shoveling on the 1ME belt at XC35 when they felt a sharp pain in the lower right abdomen.

Fall from ladders

Employee slipped on ladder while taking down drops in Unit 1 for a belt and power move. EE was using a 4' ladder and stepped on the 3rd step when EE slipped. EE landed on EE's left foot and stated EE rolled EE's foot and twisted EE's left knee.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling down on a piece of curtain attached to hog panel. They fell to the ground on their right shoulder.

2024 · 33 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While roof bolter was hanging cable in Entry 10 XC in Unit 3, a cable reel from 416 RB struck the employee, causing employee to fall down.

Struck by flying object

Employee had just finished drilling top steel, and inserted bottom steel into the top steel, started bringing the pod (pot) to the bottom steel and missed inserting into the pod, causing the steel to flex away and pop back to their hand. This resulted in a small break at base of thumb.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While building a stopping, employee pulled a block off the pallet which struck EE's left wrist/forearm resulting in a small abrasion and strain on forearm.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on 11/8/2024 on the 3MW at survey station 45+60, between entries 4 & 5.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked into staging area after exiting mantrip and felt abdominal pain with pulling sensation. Employee continued to work until March 13, 2025.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain in stomach while lifting belt structure in Unit 1 Pony Drive between XC7-8. After further evaluation it was determined to be a hernia.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported pain in both elbows and hands. They continued to work until further evaluation determined the need to be taken off in November.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator smashed finger between long arm boom and canopy post. Their right hand was on the drill boom while pushing the bolt up. This resulted in stitches on the tip of their right middle finger.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

While rolling up curtain in Unit 1 (entry 1, 19+20) a rib popped out causing the employee to fall to ground. This resulted in a fibula fracture.

Struck against stationary object

Employee struck their face on the canopy of #517 scoop when getting into the scoop. This resulted in a laceration of their eyebrow.

Struck by falling object

Employee was in Unit 1 (13 R, XC-28, 16+20), when they put outside bolt swing in to get the inside bolt, a piece of rock rolled off the canopy, striking the employee and resulting in a lower back strain.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at cross cut #55, 1 North 3 Panel(Unit 3), entry #9, Survey Station (38+60).

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee strained middle back while pulling pump out of road water truck.

Struck by falling object

Employee was walking around the corner in entry #12 in the last open XC when a brow area popped out and struck their shoulder when they were walking past.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was installing inside bolt when a rock slid off canopy and slid down. When the employee went to move out of the way they rolled their ankle resulting in a small fracture.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive motion claim of numbness to hand, elbows, and fingers. Employee was taken off work later for further evaluation.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While backing the roof bolter out in Unit 2, the employee's safety glasses were struck with the roof bolter cable reel ball. The lens of their safety glasses lacerated their upper eyelid resulted in needing a stitch.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bolter operator was putting up outside bolt when the weight of a rock bent the hog panel. The employee was holding up a bolt when the hog panel pushed their hand, causing them to jerk their arm back quickly. The jerking motion caused a strain in their upper right arm/shoulder. They were taken off work on June 3rd.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was loading pin boards bundles and when employee threw a bundle it was heavier than they realized and pulled employee's shoulder back. Employee continued to work until 6/6/24 when employee was taken off for additional evaluation.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

The employee loaded block and a mandoor in the bucket of their scoop. The door slid and struck the employee on EE's right shin causing a laceration that was treated with stitches.

Fall from ladders

Employee lost their footing when stepping off ladder in Unit 3 Battery Barn. They fell to ground and strained their knee. They were seen by onsite medical and offsite medical. They continued to work until they were taken off for their January 2025 surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports numbness in hands/wrists. Continued to work until was taken off for surgery on 6/26/2024.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported numbness and dull pain. Continued to work until 6/5/2024.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to mantrip in breezeway. Employee's foot fell in an opening in the grate in the breezeway that was 6"" wide.

Struck by falling object

When making the first turn in Unit 4, entry #11 @ 9+60, employee was struck by a rock that fell from between bolts.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulled on an 8' bolt that broke at its stamp. This motion caused them to stumble backward and roll their left ankle.

Struck by falling object

While setting a timber, the employee climbed on a piece of coal to cap off the timer and fell on their side and then was struck by the timber. After evaluation and treatment they continued to work until April 15th.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While undoing twists on the tie wire holding one end of the battery jumper, the plug came loose and struck EE in the shoulder.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported elbow and wrist pain when roof bolting. EE was evaluated and continued to work until taken off for surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported shooting pain in hands, along with numbness and swelling. After evaluations, continued to work until taken off for treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee roof bolting in Unit when they put their bottom steel in and raising pod up, the steel was not all the way in and it bent. This popped and struck their hand resulting in a sprain/bruise.

2023 · 21 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that their wrists and elbows were sore from repetitive motion. The employee continued to work until they had surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports numbness and tingling in hands and wrists. Continued to work until January 10, 2024.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

In Unit 1, an employee (roof bolter) was putting up the second bolt. The 5' stick pin was halfway in the hole when a bur on the bolt caught their glove. This resulted in a wrist strain.

Struck by powered moving object

The opposite operator's foot was struck when the operator advanced the side controls on the roof bolter, resulting in a deep tissue bruise.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was outside of ram car in Entry 2 (12+60) in Unit 4. The tailgate of the ram car was sticking out into the intersection when it was struck by a battery scoop cab. This shifted the ram car and the tire rub rail stuck the employees right knee into the rib.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hanging cable and felt their wrist pop. It started hurting later and was evaluated for repetitive motion. Employee continued working until surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reported pain while using a hammer and while squeezing items while picking them up. Employee continued to work until was taken off for surgery on 12/11/2023.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that while pulling bolts off of tray and placing them in roof, they felt a strain in their right shoulder. Treated for muscle ache and taken off work on 9/18/2023.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive motion of right wrist up to right shoulder. Employee continued to work until surgery on 9/27/2023.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting miner cable up during power move, employee felt a sharp pain in right shoulder. EE continued to work until 7/27/2023.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was working on mantrip in the top shop. When kneeling and removing the u-joint bolts, the axle shifted and rolled off the forks, pinning the employee's arm to the floor. This resulted in injury to EE's right arm, wrist and hand.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the intersection of Entry #5 at crosscut #16 on the 3rd Main West Travelroad. Entry #5 is designated as the Secondary Escapeway.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

When loading a roll of conspec wire into the back of a vehicle, shoulder was strained and roll dropped into ride.

Fall onto or against objects

Throwing miner cable over and tripped over gob. Fell into rib and caught themselves with their hands. Released to return to work. Began missing work from Dr. note on 4/27/2023.

Fall onto or against objects

While on the return side of a partially built stopping the employee was struck by a man door and fell forward onto EE's pallet of material. EE continued to work until EE was taken off on April 4, 2023.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was installing cells in a coal hauler battery, when employee stepped back and tripped backwards, falling to the ground. Employee continued to work until employee was taken off by a medical doctor on 2/27/2023.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While installing a roof bolt, employee felt a pop in their left shoulder. They were physically placing the bolt in the hole at the time and their left arm dropped.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing on the back of the miner for a repair and felt something pop in their left knee. They continued to work until they were taken off by a medical doctor on 2/13/2023.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in Entry #5 at #126 crosscut on the Main North Travel way which is the secondary escapeway.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee had their hand on the drill steel/wrench during the installation of a 5' roof bolt. Employee then activated the rotation of the drill pot to start bolt rotation. The rotation caught their glove. This resulted in a fractured thumb.

2022 · 37 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the crosscut and partial intersection of 55 crosscut on the 3rd Main West Belt. The roof fall was approximately 8 feet high, 18 feet wide, and 18 feet long.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported hands and elbows have been going numb and hurting. Employee continued to work until 2/15/2023 when EE was taken off for medical treatment.

Struck by falling object

While scaling down loose top, a piece approximately 3 x 3 x approx. 3.5 to 5 thick came down, striking the employee's right lower leg, resulting in a fracture.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying a set of wooden pie pans to bolter. Felt pain in shoulder. The employee was carrying one bundle with both hands.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced pain in their hands as they perform their daily tasks as a roof bolter. They continued to work until they were taken off for medical treatment on 1/25/2023.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain in shoulders, arms, and wrists while performing regular duties as a mine tech. Employee continued to work until 12/27/2022 when employee started leave.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the intersection of #13 entry at 84 crosscut in the 3rd Main West.

Struck by falling object

Employee was recovering fire suppression pipe, this one piece of pipe was in a bind in the mounting bracket. Employee loosened the bracket holding the pipe causing the pipe to move abruptly. It contacted their hand resulting in two fractured fingers and a laceration to the tip of one of the fractured fingers.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was doing repair work on the drill pot of a roof bolter. During this process the other operator tilted the front of the machine causing the employee to lose balance and fall forward into the bolt tray hitting head. Employee suffered a slight concussion and was taken off work by advisement of a doctor.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in the surface shop working on a piece of equipment. EE was on EE's knees driving a pin out with a sledge hammer. EE was swinging to hit the pin and missed the pin becoming off balanced falling on EE's right shoulder and arm. Incident occurred on 08/29/22 EE worked until 09/27/22 when EE was taken off work for medical treatment.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain in EE's side and abdomen and was evaluated in August 2022. It was diagnosed as a non-work related strain. EE continued to work until EE was re-evaluated. EE was taken off for medical treatment in May 2023.

Struck by falling object

Employee had removed the suction plate on the bottom of the roofbolter drill pot and was in the process of re-installing this plate. While installing the plate it slipped out of their grip, falling approximately 16 inches contacting their shoulder. Employee continued to work until until 08/10/2022 when they were placed on restrictive duty by a doctor due to discomfort in shoulder.

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was using a pry bar while standing on concrete forms. The pry bar slipped and the employee fell approximately four feet landing on EE's left side.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain and numbness in hands and elbows while performing employee's daily tasks as a maintenance technician. Employee worked until 8/29/2022 when employee was taken off work.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the secondary escapeway on the 2nd panel north travel way. The fall was located in Entry 7 between XC4 and XC6. The fall measured approximately 60 feet long x 20 feet wide x 5 feet high.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was getting out of ram car and tripped, causing EE to fall against the rib and to the ground. EE continued to work until EE's injury was aggravated and was taken off for medical care.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a belt roller cradle when they felt a pop in their shoulder. This employee continued to worked until 08/29/2022 when they were taken off work by a medical doctor.

Struck by falling object

While performing service work on a continuous miner, the EE raised a hinged door and rested it on their shoulder. The EE had slight body movement, causing the door to slip and fall onto their left hand. This resulted in a fracture of the left hand.

Struck against stationary object

Employee states: walked into a roof bolt plywood square and jammed their neck. They worked until June when they decided they needed medical treatment.

Struck by falling object

Employee was in the process of drilling a 6 foot hole for a roof bolt. Employee had completed drilling the length of the first drill steel and was in the process of adding the 2nd drill steel when the first steel fell out the drill hole and contacted employee's left pinky finger resulting in a fracture.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped and fell while walking. Continued to work until July when EE was taken off for further treatment.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing numbness and pain in EE's hands and wrists while performing EE's daily task as a ramcar operator. EE continued to work until 05/25/2022 when EE was taken off work for medical treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd Panel North off the 1st Main East in Entry #4 at 29+40. This location is inby the section loading point. The dimensions of the fall are approximately 19' wide by 25' long by 8' high.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was in the process of installing a roof bolt in the mine roof. Employee was guiding the bolt with hand as EE raised the drill pot. EE activated the rotation in this process and torqued EE's hand resulting in a fractured thumb.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stats that they are feeling pain and numbness in both wrists and hands. Employee continued to work until they were taken off for medical treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing hog panel wire mesh to the mine roof. During the process of installing this mesh to the mine roof, the edge of the wire mesh contacted the employee's arm causing a laceration that required stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the primary escapeway on the 1st Main East Intake. The fall was located in Entry #8 between xc31 and xc32. The fall measured approximately 15 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 8 feet high.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Contractor employee was building a stopping using concrete blocks. Contractor picked up a concrete block and put it in place when they felt pain in shoulder

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Contractor employee was helping load angle iron metal pieces when one the pieces rolled and contacted EE's right pinky finger resulting in a fracture.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states they are feeling sharp pain shooting through both hands/wrists into both elbows and left shoulder while bolting.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hand loading a valve bank for a U/G roof bolter. When they loaded the valve bank on to the transportation vehicle it shifted causing the employee to strain their back. The employee continued to work until they were taken off work on 03/10/2022 for medical treatment.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain in the hands as EE performs daily tasks as a U/G mechanic.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the U/G production unit when EE tripped and fell to the mine floor injuring their shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was involved with the removal of an articulation jack on a machine. Employee was holding the the pin removal hammer while another employee was hitting it with a sledge hammer. The sledge hammer glanced off the pin hammer striking employee's finger, resulting in a fracture to that finger.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the working face to the tool bench when EE tripped and fell to the mine floor catching self with EE's hand and arm, jamming EE's shoulder. This incident occurred on 01/10/2022, employee continued working until 01/20/2022 when EE was taken off work by EE's doctor for treatment.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experiences pain and numbness in right hand and elbow while performing tasks as a U/G mechanic.

Struck by flying object

IW was working next to another EE when the other EE was unhooking chains from material. The chains stored their own energy and as such when the last chain was unhooked from position it swung toward the IW striking the IW in the mouth causing laceration with repair by sutures.

2021 · 35 incidents

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the operators cab of a ram car when their knee ""popped"" and they felt pain also.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Rocks were being removed from the continuous miner. Employee stepped up to remove the pulling rope off the rock that been pulled off machine. As EE stepped up, EE stepped on a rock this rock was sitting on causing the rock to shift and wedge EE's foot resulting in a fracture.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was roof bolting when the drill steel became stuck in the drill chuck. EE took the drill wrench and hit the stuck drill steel. The wrench bounced back hitting the employee in the right eye brow causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using a pry bar to remove a rock off the continuous miner when employee felt pain in right elbow. Employee continued to work until 04/05/2022 when employee's doctor took employee off work for surgical treatment of the elbow.

Struck by falling object

Employee was installing hog paneling mesh to the mine roof. Employee was attaching it to the ATRS of the roof bolter when a piece of rock fell out of the mine roof contacting them on the head, lacerating left ear that required stitches and the doctor also took them off work for this injury.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain and numbness in their hands and elbows while performing daily work tasks. This was reported on 11/10/2021, employee continued to work until 01/13/2022 when EE was taken off work by a medical doctor.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is having pain and discomfort in hands, elbows and shoulders while performing daily job assignments. This was reported on 11/04/2021, employee continued to work until 12/01/2021 when employee was taken off work for medical treatment.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across the U/G working section when EE stepped in a hole/rut twisting left knee.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the examiner's weekly return examination route. The fall was located in Entry #1 between #108 and #109 crosscuts of the 2nd Panel North off the 1st Main East. The fall was approximately 8 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 50 feet long.

Struck by falling object

After completing a mucking cycle IE was waiting on drill basket to be sent in. IE was standing at shaft bottom when a rock loosened behind the shaft liner and fell from approximately 33' striking IE in the back of the head, neck, and shoulders. The loose rock come from fire clay that was saturated with water causing a piece of black shale approximately 18""x6""x6"" to fall.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee experienced some pain in their back and right arm as EE was helping hang miner cable. This incident was reported on 09/22/2021, employee continued to work until 10/12/2021 when EE was taken off work by their doctor for treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd North off the 2nd Main East Panel. The roof fall was located in Entry #9 at 13+80. A hidden slip was evident in the anchorage zone after the fall had occurred.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing cutting bits on the head of the continuous miner. EE went to hit on the bit removal tool with a hammer and missed hitting EE's right pinky finger. This resulted in a crushing injury to that finger requiring a surgical procedure.

Struck by flying object

Employee was changing out worn miner bits and was using a hammer and a chisel in this process. When hitting the chisel a sliver of metal came off and imbedded in EE's left forearm. EE continued to work until 10/06/2021 when EE had it removed and received 3 stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee feels pain and numbness in EE's left arm and hand while performing EE's work assignments. This incident was reported on 08/24/2021 but employee continued to work until 10/27/2021 when EE was taken off work for medical treatment, surgery for carpal tunnel.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was assisting with removing the jack pipes from the unit tail piece during a belt advancement. As employee pulled the pipe out of the rib notch, employee felt pain in groin. After medical evaluation it was determined that employee has a hernia that does not require medical treatment at present. This incident occurred on 8/18/2021.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing numbness and pain in hands and arms while performing job as a roof bolter. Incident was reported on 08/17/2021, employee continued to work until 10/06/2021 when employee was taken off work for surgery.

Struck by falling object

While setting a timber, the employee was struck by a piece of rock resulting in a neck strain. EE continued to work until additional treatment was sought.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported hands are falling asleep and elbows are hurting. EE continued to work until EE was taken off for surgery in June 2023.

Struck by falling object

Employee was helping move the roof bolter out of a cut and was handling the trailing cable. A piece of rock fell out of between the roof bolts contacting EE's right forearm causing a laceration that required stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain and numbness in hands and elbows while performing job as a belt mechanic. This incident was reported on 6/29/2021 but employee continued to work until 8/27/2021 when taken off work for surgery.

Struck by falling object

Employee was walking alongside the roof bolter and had EE's hand on the side of the machine. A piece of rock fell out of the roof and contacted EE's hand resulting in a bruised hand. After further medical evaluation EE was taken off work on 06/18/2021.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was in the process of installing a roof bolt. The roof bolt did not seat right in the drill chuck, while they had their hand on the roof bolt they activated the drill rotation to set the bolt in the chuck. The rotation of the bolt grabbed a glove and torqued their hand fracturing the left thumb.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing numbness and pain in both hands and elbows while performing daily job tasks. This incident was reported on 05/17/2021, employee continued to work until 06/16/2021 when EE went out for surgery.

Struck by powered moving object

Employee on 05/07/2021 was struck on the head and continued work until June when EE sought medical treatment.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing numbness and pain in hands and elbows as EE performs job as a roof bolter. This incident was reported on 4/29/2021. EE continued to work until 6/9/2021 when EE was taken out for surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is experiencing pain and numbness in both hands while performing daily job tasks which involves some repetitive motions. This incident was reported on 4/28/2021, employee continued to work until 6/03/2021 when employee went out for surgery.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the Main North intake entry number 3 at S.S.70+73(90 x cut). This area is in the mine examiners weekly route. The fall was 20 wide x 40 feet long x 10 feet high.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experiences pain in both hands and elbows while performing EE's daily job tasks. This was reported on 04/07/2021, employee continued to work until 05/14/2021 when EE was taken out for surgery for carpel tunnel.

Fall from machine

Employee was performing maintenance duties. While EE was getting down off of a roof bolter, EE fell and injured EE's left shoulder. This occurred on 04/03/2021. Due to medical opinion EE was removed from duty 04/03/2021.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was performing maintenance duties. EE was moving a wheel hub and felt a pop in EE's groin area on 03/20/2021. Due to medical opinion EE was removed from work on 04/02/2021.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was doing service work on a piece of equipment, while walking around the machine EE tripped and fell injuring EE's right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 05/14/2021 when EE was taken out for surgery.

Struck by falling object

In the process of pulling a rock off of the Continuous Miner a piece of the rock came off and contacted the employee; The result of this was a laceration over the left eye requiring stitches.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was beating out a plugged drill steel and accidently hit EE's left index finger.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee felt numbness while working in employee's hands. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred 01/12/2021. The employee went out for surgery on 03/19/2021.

2020 · 26 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee was doing gunite work on the East Chevron doors, EE was climbing up a ladder pulling the hose with them. EE's head contacted the mine roof jamming head and neck. This incident was reported on 12/10/2020, employee continued to work until they were taken off work by a doctor on 06/28/2021.

Struck against stationary object

This employee was at the Main East belt drive area when their hand came in contact with the bottom belt, which resulted in their arm contacting the angle iron support bracket for the return idler pulley. This resulted in a fractured left forearm. The employee had not been given any asignment by management at this belt drive area.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a bag of rock dust and had a slip/trip/fall event. In the process of falling employee damaged right shoulder.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee felt numbness while working with their hands. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred on 09/22/2020. The employee went out for surgery on 10/16/2020.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While putting bolts in a top roller. The bracket came down when they pulled it into them fracturing the left index finger and smashing the right thumb.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking examiner route and slipped and fell and in the process of falling dislocated right shoulder.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the Main North Return S-S 137 + 83 Entry 3 at crosscut 172. The fall measured 7'high x 13' wide about 10' long.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee felt numbness while working with hands. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred 08/12/2020. The employee went out for surgery on 09/09/2020.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the second north off the second main east at S.S. 7+20. Between entry 9 and entry 10. The fall was 60 feet long x 18 feet wide x 8 feet high.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee had a slip trip fall while carrying a metal belt center core. In this process they smashed and cut a finger causing sutures.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking down a kennedy metal stopping it slipped and cut EE's finger.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While the employee was putting up a roof bolt EE felt a pop in the shoulder. This occurred on 6/25/2020. The employee continued to work until 10/8/2020 the date of EE's surgery; due to medical opinion EE was taken out for surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has numbness and pain in hands and elbows while performing daily task as a continuous miner operator. This was first reported on 06/24/2020, employee continued to work until 07/14/2021 when employee was taken off for surgery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee felt numbness while working with hands. The alleged carpal tunnel syndrome injury occurred 06/12/2020. The employee went out for surgery on 09/14/2020.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was lifting a top belt roller and felt pain in their abdomen (Hernia) was diagnosed by medical doctor.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was lifting a high voltage plug and cable when they felt pain in the left shoulder. The employee continued to work until 04/03/2020 when they were removed from work due to medical opinion.

Struck by powered moving object

EE was hit by a ram car while loading coal(3/14/2020). This originally was a first aid and released to work. Now due to medical opinion EE has been taken off of work for surgery on (9/28/2020).

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was building a block stopping and while lifting a 6 inch concrete block the employee felt pain in their lower back.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was lifting material off a personnel carrier and felt pain in their left knee.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee received a laceration while repairing a damaged miner cable.

Struck by falling object

The employee had their arms resting on the roof bolter when some roof material came down and struck the employee in the forearm.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking across the mine faces when they encountered a slight incline and slipped a twisted an ankle causing a fracture.

Struck by falling object

The employee was running the continuous miner when the employee was struck by mine roof material.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was bending down to clean their roof bolter dust box when they felt pain in their left knee. The employee's knee cap became displaced when they bent down.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling on a miner cable pull strap and pulled a muscle in their back.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee was throwing over some miner cable when they felt pain in their left shoulder.

2019 · 12 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was hitting EE's roof bolt drill steels with a wrench when the wrench bounced off the drill steels hitting the employee in the mouth chipping a tooth.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experiences pain in EE's elbows while performing EE's job as a roof bolter. This was first reported on 12/17/2019 employee continued to work until 04/06/2022 when EE was taken off work for medical treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was knocking a hole into a stopping for a belt regular when the employee hit their finger causing EE to receive sutures.

Struck against a moving object

The employee was traveling back into the section with their ram car when they hit a pot hole and hit their head on the canopy of the ram car.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the coarse of the day the employee started feeling pain in their right knee. At one point felt a pop in their right knee. The employee continued to work until 01/15/2020 when EE was taken off work due to medical advice.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was carrying roof bolts from the back of the roof bolter to the front of the roof bolter. The employee tripped and fell to the mine floor, fracturing their right thumb.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd north off the 2nd main east in entry 12 x-cut left at SS 39+60. The fall measured 25' feet long x 19' feet wide x 6.5' to 7' high.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was hooking up a rope to a piece of rock to pull it off the miner at that time the employee got their finger caught between the rope and the ram car clevis.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee caught their hand on a moving roof bolter drill steel. The employee continued to work, but was taken out of work on 01/09/2020 due to medical advice and further treatment.

Struck against a moving object

The employee ran over two roof bolter material pods that were sticking out in their haulage road. The employee hit their head on the ram car canopy.

Contact with heat

The employee was shoveling on a coal pile at a surface belt with some other employee on a very hot day. The employee was talking to another employee and passed out. With the employee passing out Part 50 requires immediate notification.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee slipped and twisted and felt pain in their knee as EE was pulling on the roof bolter cable. The employee continued to work until 11/20/19 when EE went out for surgery.