All MSHA-reportable accidents at Colowyo Coal Company L P operations in 2025. Fatalities appear first.
A wildland fire was discovered west of the active mining area and not extinguished within 1/2 hour of discovery. Upon further investigation, the fire is not within the mining permit boundary. No mine personnel, equipment, or facilities were in danger. The fire was believed to be started by lightning that was in the area.
On June 20, 2025, at approximately 1420, a wildland fire was discovered inside the mine permit boundary near a public utility powerline during high wind conditions. The fire was not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery making this event immediately reportable to MSHA. No personnel, equipment or facilities were endangered by this event.
Employee states that their back was hurting after doing clean up and shoveling at the loadout.
Employee was pulling fuel hose and twisted to get slack in the hose so the nozzle could be hooked to the piece of equipment to be fueled. When the employee twisted this caused pain to the lower left abdomen. The employee was taken to the hospital for evaluation and not allowed to return for their next scheduled shift on 5/25/25 but given a full release to return to work on 5/26/25.
On 4/18/25 employee was walking and as they took a step their knee buckled. The employee didn't feel any sort of pop or discomfort at that time. On 4/19/25 the employee went to a physician due to their knee being sore and stiff. X-ray was negative and the employee has been referred to an orthopedic physician for further evaluation. Appointment for ortho is pending.
Production Operator was shoveling mud off the track frame of a dozer while standing on the ground when Operator slipped and fell, landing on left shoulder. X-ray was negative and physician has referred employee for an MRI.