All MSHA-reportable accidents at Wilson Creek Energy, LLC operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
Employee was loading T3 channels onto a skid when they felt a strain in their abdomen. The employee continued to work full duty until they were seen by a medical professional who diagnosed them with a hernia. Employee was given restrictions on 10/17/23.
The employee was trying to spin a roll of belt by self. After doing so, the employee stated something didn't feel right, a little while later EE noticed a lump in groin area.
Employee was bending a 6' roof bolt when they felt a sharp pain in left shoulder. The employee has continued to work regular duties and treat conservatively until 1/10/24, at which time it was determined surgery would be required to repair a partially torn labrum. Surgery scheduled for 2/6/24.
Employee was carrying an oil can and pump can back to EE's ride when EE felt a pinch in EE's back.
Employee was looking for a sling in mud and water when EE lost EE's balance. EE's foot was suctioned in the mud causing EE's knee to twist.
Employee was putting a door into an existing wall. After removing the block where the door was to go, the employee began striking the bottom of the wall with a hammer to straighten the bottom row. While striking the wall a block from a remaining top layer worked loose and fell, striking the employee on the left hand.
The employee was making the second bend on a six foot bolt when EE felt a pop in the right shoulder.
The employee overextended EE's lower back while bending a six foot resin bolt.
Employee was shoveling a belt tail. As EE pushed EE's shovel, it stopped suddenly and the employee hit EE's hand on something causing pain to EE's right hand. The employee did not request medical treatment until 11/16/23 at which time EE was sent for an x-ray and diagnosed with a fracture.
An employee threw an unsupported roof sign to the miner operator and accidently struck them above the right eyebrow. This resulted in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.
Employee was driving a cart and ran over a concrete block. The steering wheel spun striking the employees right hand with the steering knob.
The employee twisted body while kneeling and felt a pop in left knee. EE stated knee didn't feel right after the pop. EE continued to work EE's normal duties hoping it would get better over time. After a few weeks EE stated there was not much improvement. EE was scheduled for an appointment with an orthopedic clinic where EE received a cortisone shot.