Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLCMining Incidents in 2025

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 4 West area of the mine at 8 xcut. This event occurred in the track entry and extended through the crosscut to the belt. The fall measured approx 80ft wide by 40ft long by 20ft high. The fall was caused by adverse roof conditions in the form of deteriorated laminated shale rock.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains, 25' inby 38w to 15' outby 39.5w, in the #0 entry. The fall was approximately 10' high x 16' wide x 100' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains 97w to 98w in the #1 entry. The fall was approximately 9' high x 16' wide x 100' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

The Aleppo Elevator as taken out of service for an extended period of time. The elevator was showing a fault on the depth sensor. The system was not able to identify where the elevator was in the shaft. It was identified that the ETS Switch needed replaced. The elevator was able to run on inspection mode. No persons hurt or entrapped due to this condition

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains 49w to #50w in the #1 entry. The fall was approximately 12'high x 16'wide x 84'long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 East Mains 66w, #4 to #5 entry. The fall was approximately 8'high x 16'wide x 40' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material. Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this accident.

An alleged face ignition was reported in the 2 South Right Mains section while mining in the #10 entry inby 99w. An investigation revealed that a sulfur ball was present in the face, 60 inches from the left rib. MSHA cited 8 missing bits on the miner head. No injuries occurred.

An unintentional roof fall occurred at 105 xcut in 6 south area of the mine. This fall occurred in a belt line intersection. The fall measured approximately 50ft long by40ft wide by 20ft high. The fall was caused by adverse roof conditions created by two stream valley intersecting at this area. Depth of cover in the area was 750 ft and was originally mined in March of 2022

A unintentional roof fall occurred in the #1 entry of 6 south @ 61 crosscut. The fall measured approx. 50ft long by 8ft high by 16ft wide. The fall occurred due to unconsolidated laminated shale above the primary anchorage zone. A shift in the adverse roof caused is to fall. Depth of cover 1020

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 2 South Mains #3 entry, 47 crosscut to 47.5 crosscut. The fall was approximately 10 high x 16 wide x 80 long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material; Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this incident and no compliance issues were found.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 14L miner section. This was located in the #2 belt entry between #1 and the #2 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 65ft long 16ft wide and 20ft high. The fall occurred as a result of faulted area due to horizontal stress that occurred causing the strata to separate. No injury or equipment damage as a result of this incident.

The elevator at Patterson Creek portal was stopped because of a dip in power. Power dipped briefly and no fan service was lost at the time. The elevator needed the rope gripper release / safety switch reset and then the elevator returned to normal operation.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 2 East Mains at 69 Wall, #4 to #5 Entry. The fall was approximately 8' high x 16' wide x 40' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material; Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this incident and no compliance issues were found.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 3 North 113 Wall #9 Entry. The fall was approximately 16' high x 16' wide x 50' long. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale type material; Adverse geological conditions contributed to the fall. No injuries occurred because of this incident and no compliance issues were found.

An unintentional roof fall occurred between 71 and 72 x-cut in the number 2 entry of 4 South. This area is not an active area and is the travelway for a weekly exam. This area was previously supported with floor to roof supports in the form of turbo props. Adverse geological conditions due to horizontal stress and age of this previously mined area contributed to the deterioration.

The hoist rope attached to the slope car at Oak Springs was found to be damaged 24ft from the car. The car was taken out of service and 24ft of cable was removed and the cable re-terminated by Ketchem on 6/18/2025.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 13L longwall at 43x-cut. The fall occurred between the 2-3 entry and extended into the #3 entry. The fall measure approx. 30ft long by 16ft wide by 20 ft high. The fall occurred in a fault line area due to adverse geological condition in the form of laminated shale that separated above primary support.

The elevator at Patterson Creek portal was out of service due to the a set of the rope gripper pads becoming damaged. The pads where replaced. The VFD also faulted during this time period, requiring it to be replaced and reprogrammed. Once work completed the elevator returned to normal service.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in 6 south area of the mine at 102 xcut in the #5 entry (Track). This fall measured 18ft long by 8ft high by 50 ft wide. The fall was caused by adverse roof conditions in the form of laminated shale that separated above the anchorage point.

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 4 west track entry at 5 x-cut. This fall occurred due to adverse geological roof conditions that caused the roof strata to separate above the primary bolts. This condition occurred in a 4 way intersection and measured approximately 20 ft wide 25 ft long and 12 feet high. No injury or equipment damage as a result of this incident

Employee was installing 20ft center bolts in 1M headgate section. As employee was changing out drill steels, they lost their grip on the steels in the roof, causing them to fall striking the top of their left hand. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture to the third and forth metacarpal.

EE was operating tail locomotive, flat car came off track, stopping EE's locomotive causing EE's left shoulder and head to come in contact with the locomotive controls. EE was diagnosed with mild concussion.

Employee was unloading props from a flat car. When EE cut the band, the props fell from the car. As the employee stepped out of the way, EE tripped and was struck in the hand by a falling prop. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While prying a rock off the miner, the drill steel shifted up when the rock came off the miner. They let go of the steel and it came down and hit the top of their hard hat, which pushed down on their safety glasses causing a scrape on their nose and a chipped front tooth.

Employee tripped over loose material in a crosscut. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee struck by screen deck during deck replacement. Employee struck by deck between deck and chute of screen in the hop area. Initial treatment sought on 11/16/25 with a follow up to specialist for final diagnosis on 12/1/25. Final diagnosis of pelvic and tailbone fracture. Employee was not pinned.

Employee was removing a piece of rigging from a screen deck. Employee positioned themselves between the screen deck and a piece of metal chute. Deck shifted forward striking the employee. Deck did not pin employee. Deck was supported by two additional pieces of rigging at the time. Pelvis fracture

EE was assisting with a motor change out in G5 longwall section, the EE was using a small pry bar hold back hose and cables through an access panel when right hand was caught between the shearer frame and bell housing once it broke free. The EE suffered a laceration which required 10 sutures and broken index finger.

Employee was observing the removal of a joint of 3"" waterline. When the staple was removed from one end of the hose, the hose blew out under pressure. The hose struck the employee on the wrist.

Employee was observing the removal of a joint of 3"" waterline. When the staple was removed, the hose blew out under pressure. The hose struck the employee in the mouth and head.

Employee was observing the removal of a joint of 3"" hose. When the staple was removed from one end of the hose, the hose blew out under pressure. The stream of water forced the employee to the ground, where EE injured EE's arm and hip.

Employee was changing a cradle at 3 East 58 Wall, 4 Mother Belt on the tight side, while the employee was maneuvering the cradle it slipped pinching the right ring finger between the cradle and the bedrail. The event resulted in a Fracture to right ring finger and a laceration requiring sutures.

Walking down stairs from the 5th floor in 1A to the 4th floor 1A. Felt the knee twist as walking down the steps.

Employee was getting out of the shuttle car and stepped into a tire rut. EE twisted EE's right leg as EE fell to the ground. EE felt a pain in EE's right knee. EE continued to work all scheduled shift until being taken off of work to repair a torn ACL ligament in EE's right knee on 10/13/2025

Employee was assisting in loading a piece of rail onto a car. EE's right hand was caught between the rail and the bed of the car as another employee shoved the rail into position. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

While bolting off of the miner in 5K CM section, a piece of rock fell while the employee was switching out the drill steels, pinching EE's hand between the drill steel and the rock. This caused a laceration that required medical attention. Employee missed scheduled days worked as a result.

Employee tripped while walking on the 4K longwall face. EE tried to catch self as EE fell and felt a pain in EE's left arm. EE continued to work all scheduled shifts until seeking medical treatment on 10/14/25 to treat a torn bicep muscle. EE began missing time on 10-14-2025

While employee was walking to the end of the track. They tripped and felt a pain in their right ankle. They had a follow up appointment on 9/9/25 and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and subsequently taken off work at that time. Lost workdays began 9/9/25.

Employees were pulling a CMI door closed with a come-along after changing a screen. The hinge of the door broke, and the door fell, striking the IE on the collarbone. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was a bolter helper that was installing roof bolts, Operator lowered the bolter head and struck the employees hand between a drill steel and the bolter head. This caused a laceration that stitches were used to close the laceration.

Employee was standing on the pan-line chain when a rock fell from the roof, at the tip of the shields, and flopped toward the employee. The rock struck the employee and pinned them against the panline structure. The rock was approx. 9 ft long by 5ft wide by 16inch thick. This incident resulted in fractured legs.

While the employee was hanging cables, EE slipped and fell backwards twisting EE's right ankle. EE worked all scheduled shifts until EE was treated for a sprained ankle on 8/21/25 and subsequently taken of work. Lost work days began 8/21.

A Bailey Prep Plant employee was in the process of installing new CMI belts. As EE stood on a working platform, the anchorage points of the platform failed allowing the employee to fall down the A1, A2 lean coal chute. In the process of falling down the employee struck EE's right knee against the opposing platform, causing a laceration below EE's right knee cap.

Employee was operating the headgate side of the longwall shearer. As they were cutting to the tailgate, the employee tripped. They struck their right calf off of the toes of the shields when they landed on the ground.

Employee was walking by miner after placing crib under the cat. Inby last rib strap, the rib rolled out and broke into pieces, striking them on the right side of the face. This caused a laceration to right ear/head and contusion to face/jaw. Employee received sutures and fractures to the jaw/head. There were rock rib conditions and miner cutting below btm levels unevenly.

Employee was walking on uneven bottoms in the track entry of the G6 HG mining section and twisted a knee. Employee was diagnosed with a right medial meniscus tear on 06/24/2025.

Employee was attempting to lift a spool of telephone wire from a storage trailer on the refuse pile. Employee felt a pain behind EE's right shoulder.

Employee was cleaning rock off of the top of the miner when a piece of rock slid off of the miner head and struck them on the right foot. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture to their little toe (metatarsal)and subsequently taken off of work

Employee was building a stopping, and was tackled to the ground by an employee of a different contracting company, resulting in a shoulder injury. EE continued to work unrestricted until 4/5/2025. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was swinging a sledgehammer to break up a rock on top of the miner in the 9 South Mains- Right section, while swinging the hammer EE's left ring finger was caught between the hammer handle and the miner frame. This event resulted in a cut requiring 16 sutures and a fracture to the tip of finger.

The accident happened because roof plate and pie pans were picked up by the magnet and employee was working under the magnet and someone was checking the power and turned off the power to the magnet the items on the magnet let loose and fell on top of the employee. A roof plate struck employee in the back of head.

Employee was loading supplies onto a roof bolter and felt pain in their back. Injury was not witnessed, and after an investigation, it was decided on 3/19/2025 that this could not be attributed to anything but the work activity the day of the report. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

The employee was standing at the ATRS controls on a continuous miner when the employee was struck by a rock in the head and neck area. The employee received 13 sutures to the left ear lobe.

Contractor bent over a generator panel to change an alternator belt. This caused a back injury.

Bailey Prep Plant employee was climbing onto a screenbowl to install the spray bar when they felt a pop and after some time felt a burning sensation. The employee began to miss work on 03-24-2025.

Employee was hosing out a chute on slope belt and there was a pressure change in the hose. Employee got knocked off balance and accidentally tripped over some belt structure and landed on the ground causing injury to hip.

The employee was hanging a cable in the G6 Headgate continuous miner section when EE felt pain in EE's left bicep. The employee was diagnosed with a torn bicep.

Employee was carrying a crib on the longwall teardown face. They stepped into the panline and slipped, catching a foot in the chain. Initially, EE was diagnosed with a sprain and released to work. On 2/4/25, a visit to the doctor revealed a previously undiagnosed fracture to the foot, and they began missing time.

Employee was dragging / pulling a wash down hose in 1N TG when the hose snagged something on the mine floor. EE felt discomfort in EE's left bicep. Diagnosed with Torn Bicep. LTA on 2/10/25.

At #6 EE was parked beside the refuse shop. EE exited EE's pickup truck to take supplies to a truck driver that was in line at the bin. When walking back to EE's truck EE slipped on the ice and fell backward onto back. When EE fell EE's hardhat came off and ended up under EE's top of back/neck area. Employee did not miss work until 2/23/2025.

Employee was assisting another employee push a 16 ft cable bolt into a drilled hole and felt a pain in EE's left bicep. EE continued to work all scheduled shifts but was taken off to repair a torn bicep muscle on 2/7/2025.

Employee bent over to pick up a cable sling for PVC pipes and felt a pop in the center of EE's lower back.

Employees right knee was caught between the bucket being raised and the bucket on the bottom of the shaft.

EE was cutting a 2'x6'x10' piece of wood in half. EE was cutting with a circular saw. EE's co-worker was holding onto one side of board while EE was holding other side. EE had almost cut completely through the wood. The board dropped and EE's left hand slid forward into the running saw blade. EE has lacerations middle and ring finger and EE severed EE's pinky finger.

An employee was emptying a muck bucket that was filled with water to prepare it for a man trip. During this activity, the bucket started to rotate and dump the water towards the employee. The employee stepped in to stop the rotating of the bucket with EE's right hand and caught EE's middle finger between the bail stop and bail. The employees received 5 sutures, and small fractures.

Employee was attempting to get out of the skid steer. When EE stepped out EE's right boot got caught on the bucket causing EE to fall to the ground and land on EE's ankle

Employee was cutting a rope off of a tarp off of a handrail. They knelt down and on right knee and started to cut the ripe free and the wind was blowing and they slipped with the knife and cut into their left knee on the inner side above their knee. They received four stiches.

Employee was cutting a plank for blocking rail when the bucksaw became stuck in a knot. Employee cut their hand after pulling the saw loose. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was carrying a beam with another employee to put on top of bolter. The employee in the back tripped on rough bottom and dropped the beam. The beam accidentally slid, and inadvertently, the injured employee's finger got pinched between the rib and the beam.

Employee was putting a high line hook of extra bits in the parts car at the load center. When EE let go of the hook, the end of the hook caused a laceration to EE's left index finger. Employee received sutures so close the laceration and treated and released to return to work. No time was lost.

Injured was prepping to drop roller and the grinder came out of their grip from kickback when cutting.

Employee was picking up K-doors with crew to put on the hinges. A piece of metal skirting came loose from the door and slid and accidentally caused employee's thumb to get caught between two pieces of metal.

Employee was traveling walking through a low area and caught right ear on a piece of metal roof mesh causing a laceration. Employee was treated with 4 stitches and cleared to return to work.

Employee was removing old belt structure from an area and stacking it on scoop. A piece slipped out and accidentally struck employee on the hand that was placed against the scoop bucket.

The employee's pant leg got caught up in a fallen down branch while walking a stream for environmental monitoring. Upon trying to free EE's pant leg from the branch, EE lost EE's balance, fell and cut EE's left palm on a rock, requiring five sutures.

Employee was bolting on the side of the miner in 7 South left section. As EE was pushing the bolt into the hole, the expander caught on the hole causing the bolt to bend. EE's hand was pinched between the bolt and the strap jack. Employee received 4 stitches and was treated and released, no lost time.

Employee was cutting belt to take out slack to get thru door, belt shifted and knife slipped and accidentally struck employee in the leg area causing injury.

Employee was walking beside the loader to the face at the start of the shift when EE's left forearm came in contact with a pie pan that caused a laceration to EE's left forearm. Employee received 8 sutures.

Employee was attempting to set a jack in the roof to secure a tailpiece during a belt move. The jack needed lowered for adjustment. When they set the jack down, the employee's hand was caught between the jack and the tailpiece. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was working on a belt splice. While pushing some belt slack together to line up the splice to put in the pin, the employee slipped in the mud causing injury to shoulder area.

Employee was cutting up old belt to depose of it. While cutting the knife blade broke and slipped and cut into their left upper thigh. Employee received two stiches.

Employee was walking between a piece of equipment and the coal rib, when they struck their right forearm on an installed rib strap causing a laceration. The laceration was treated with 5 stitches, employee returned to work with no lost work days

Employee was trimming excess belt from a splice with a utility knife. The employees utility knife slipped from the belt and cut the employee on the right thigh. Employee received three sutures.

Employee retrieving a piece of steel plate from plate rack. While bending over another piece of punch plate contacted employee causing laceration to employees left cheek. No Lost time or restrictions. 4 Stitches administered.

Employee was setting a vertical pin keeper on longwall face and using a horizontal pin to hit it in place. Employee accidentally hit left finger with the pin causing injury.

Employee was looping shield hoses and walking by another employee that was removing a staple using two hammers to pry out the staple. When striking hammer, a piece of metal from the hammer accidentally struck employee's arm causing injury.

Employee was working with a 30mil chain on the Crabapple slope bottom while hooking up supply cars. EE pinched right middle finger between the chain and the general car causing a laceration. EE was treated with 6 stitches and released for work. EE returned on next scheduled shift.

Employee was throwing block into the scoop bucket. As EE was throwing a block, EE did not lift the block high enough. EE accidentally hit hand against the scoop bucket because EE's hand was wrapped around the block while in movement causing injury to finger.

Employee was installing a T3 strap against the roof from the miner in the 1B CM section. Employee was resting the strap on employee's shoulder during installation. The strap slipped off employee's shoulder and hit the top of employee's right hand causing a laceration behind the index finger. Employee received 5 stitches.

Employee began experiencing shoulder pain on May 5th 2025. Overhead strain handling a rock dust hose caused the pain to increase. It has been diagnosed that tendinopathy with a partial articular surface tear is causing the pain. Majority of damage caused by repetitive movement/strain. Employee worked all scheduled shift until taken off on 11/5/2025.

Employee has been experiencing left shoulder pain that continues to get worse while preforming normal job duties, After seeking medical attention the employee was diagnosed with glenohumeral degeneration that has occurred over an extended period of time. Employee has worked all scheduled shifts until EE was taken off for treatment on 6-25-25.