The operator got out of the 992G loader to move some wet hole bags from the spoil pile when a rock rolled down the spoil and struck him in the calf of the leg. This incident happened about 8:30 PM. He reported it to the foreman about 12:00. He refused medical attention and transport to the hospital. He went to the hospital after his shift.
Driver lost control of his unit while descending the haul road incline. He first lost control at the No. 9 curve. He continued to travel down hill & came to rest on the unit's right side just prior to the No. 6 marker. The driver self extracted himself from the wreakage. The company METS rendered first aid & called for an ambulance that transported him to the Middlesboro ARH ER.
The EE was changing tires on a mack water truck. The temp. was in the upper 90's with heat index around 110 degrees and it had just rained. The EE had on a dark colored shirt, he made his way to the mine office and stated he was feeling bad. First aid was administered and an ambulance was called that transported him to Middlesboro ARH.