Superior Surface Mine: 390 MSHA citations Coal

Employee was climbing down ladder of Cat 785 Rock Truck. When they stepped down foot landed on lump of coal twisting left ankle.

Employee was removing laminated coal to expose coal seam with end loader bucket when they hit rock slinging them and injuring neck.

Employee was climbing off of Rock Truck and when employee touched the ground felt something pull in the left side of back.

Employee was operating endloader when the machine jerked causing pain in neck and shoulder. Employee visited family chiropractor who ordered x-rays which revealed mild degenerative disk disease with mild levoscoliosis.

Employee stated EE heard one of the back dual tires blow out. EE stopped to check and found a rock was in between the tires and had blown the outside tire. As EE got closer to the tires to inspect, the inner tire blew out and blew dust into EE's eyes.

In May of 2015 this employee retired from work. On 08/22/2016 this mine was notified that this employee had been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Employee was fueling excavator and when EE turned to dismount EE slipped on tracks and fell to ground catching self with left hand and hurt left shoulder. EE continued to work until June 20th, 2016 where EE had surgery on shoulder.

Employee was getting into his service truck. When he grabbed his hand rail the wind blew his door shut and caught his right hand middle finger causing a laceration that required 5 stitches.

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis after 50 years of mining employment. Employee is still currently working as of 10/31/2014. Safety department was notified of this diagnosis on 10/29/2014.

Employee was operating a 789 CAT truck when his load shifted causing the front of the truck to lift off the ground. The load slid out of the bed of the truck and the front of the truck came back down, jarring the operator. Employee sought medical attention that evening and was referred to a specialist. On 8/20/2014 the employee was taken off work by the specialist.

Employee slipped while stepping out on the deck of a D-10R dozer. When he caught himself with the handrail, he felt pain in his right shoulder. He sought treatment to his shoulder on 3/12/2014 and was prescribed physical therapy 3x a week.

Employee had just dinished loading a train. He raised up the freeze-proof bar and was holding the spindle crank to lock the wheel in place. He let go of the wheel and the lock slipped out causing the crank to spin and strike his left hand

Removing tooling from minor bogie pin. While setting down ram, cut right palm on metal on ram.

EE was using a cutting torch to cut the wear bars off the 5500 excavator bucket. The wear bar kicked back and hit him in the jaw and chin, cutting his face.

EE mounted the coal loader on the operator side rear ladder steps. While attempting to walk around the rear of the loader to check oil on the offside, he lost his footing which caused him to fall to the ground.

Picked up blocks and positioned them on the ground and lowered pump onto blocks from boom.

Employee opened the lid on the power box at the fuel containment pump. He stuck his right hand in the box to turn the switch on and was bitten twice on the arm.

Member was in process of removing hose from hose reel at containment area & struck his right arm against tine covering the container causing a laceration.

Member was using a pocket knife to cut a rag when he accidently cut his middle finger on his left hand.

Blaster helper was climbing into bulk truck, swung right leg up, struck top of knee on lower corner of step. Injury resulted in dislocating knee and deep abrasion.

Member was dismounting a D10 dozer, when he slipped and fell.

Member was dismounting a D10 N dozer when he slipped and fell.

Member was dismounting a 777 D Rock Truck, when his knee popped.

Employee was under truck watching mechanic adjust brakes. Truck began to roll forward and ran over the block. Employee moved from under truck but foot was run over. Treated at local ER - prescribed RX meds - restricted duty.

Employee was climbing down steps. His foot slipped and he fell against fuel tank. Complained of pain to right knee and neck. Saw ER on 6/7/06. Returned to full duty.

Member was using cutting torches when a pinhole developed in the oxygen hose. This caused oxygen to build up under his shirt. The oxygen ignited and a flame flashed out of the collar of his shirt, burning his face. He received benadryl and steroid shots-one each.

MIMEBER WAS PUTTING GREASE IN RIGHT SIDE TANK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHEN HE WAS CROSSING OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE TANK. HE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED UNTIL 9/8/05

Employee was working loading holes. He stepped in a hole and complained of back pain.

Employee stepped on a mud-covered board that had a nail in it. The nail penetrated his boot, puncturing his left foot. He went to the hospital and received a tetnus shot and an antibiotic shot.

EMPLOYEE WAS SURVEYING & SLID OFF HILL & FELL.

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SHORT DRIVESHAFT IN A 769 ROCK TRUCK WHEN THE DRIVESHAFT FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

Member was using a 4" hand grinder when it became fouled and kicked back causing a laceration to his lower left chin area.

WHILE CUTTING TWINE WITH POCKET KNIFE, A DEAD END SHOE WAS DROPPED FROM A POWER POLE. THE SHOE HIT THE TWINE AND THE POCKET KNIFE WAS PROPELLED INTO THE LINEMAN'S FOREARM.

EE WAS LEVELING SHEETING GIRTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF A HANDRAILED AREA, AND WAS UTILIZING 100% FALL PROTECTION. HE STRADDLED THE HANDRAIL TO CROSS BACK OVER TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE CRUSHER BUILDING. HE HOPPED TO THE FLOOR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THIS INJURY IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.