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The employee was in the three right crosscut roof bolting when a piece of rock fell striking the employee in the right arm, causing a laceration. The employee sought medical attention at CAMC where is received 28 sutures. The employee return to work the next scheduled shift. This incident if being reported as medical only.

Employee was struck by a piece measuring approximately 5' in length X 2.5' in width X 8.5" in thickness tapering down to 0" while bolting. Incident resulted in a laceration and fracture to the employee's left hand middle finger that required surgery.

Employee stated was attempting to remove the drill steel after drilling a hole in the top when a piece of draw rock struck employee on right forearm causing a laceration that required sutures. IE did not miss any scheduled work due this incident.

Injured stated EE had drilled a 3 foot starter hole and was changing steel to a 3 foot finisher when a rock fell from the roof pinching EE's left ring finger against the drill steel.

Injured employee was installing a metal roof strap when drill canopy came into contact with rib loosening the rib causing it to strike EE's back and lower left leg. EE finished the shift but sought medical treatment on 8/5/2019 and was diagnosed with a left fibula fracture and placed off work.

Employee stated EE and EE's bolt partner just finished putting up the first row of bolts in the #4 Left entry on the Unit 1 Section. In the process of sitting in the operators compartment of the roof bolting machine a rock which measured 30 x 18 x 2.5 thick fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the right hand. This caused a laceration and EE received 6 stitches.

The employee was operating a man trip (tub) from the mouth of 2 section to the end of the track when a rock fell from the mine roof, landing on the canopy of the tub. When the rock landed, it broke causing a piece of the rock to come into the operators compartment striking the employee. in the face.

Employee stated they were in the process of setting bits on the shear when a piece of roof rock swung in striking the employee on the right ankle. The employee sought medical attention was and was referred to a specialist. On July 2nd the employee was diagnosed with a fractured ankle. This incident is being reported at medical only.

Employee was installing roof support in the number 5 entry when the employee was struck in the left shoulder with a rock measuring 76" in length by 24" in width by 2" in thickness. Employee sought medical treatment and was referred to a specialist. MRI results were made available to the operator on 7/9/2019 at which time this became a LOST TIME incident.

The employee stated was in the process of helping build a crib on the longwall pull out when a piece of rock fell, striking the employee on the back and neck area. The employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a hairline fracture of the C-1. This incident is being reported as medical due to the hairline fracture.

Employee stated EE was operating the #420 Fletcher CHDDR-13 Roof Bolting machine on the Unit 2 Section. In the process of drilling a hole into the top to install a roof bolt a piece of rock measuring 36" Wide X 22" Long X 8" Thick fell out from between the roof bolts and struck the injured employee on top of EE's right foot.

The employee stated was leveling some belt structure when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the left side of EE's face above the eyebrow, causing a laceration. The employee sought medical treatment and received fourteen sutures. The employee sought medical treatment the following day and was taken off work.

Employee was plastering the return side of a brattice, a piece of drawrock fell striking them in the head. Rock broke into two pieces, measurements - 27" long x 24" wide x 5" thick & 20" wide x 14" wide x 3" thick. Incident occurred along 2nd Northwest Mains between the #2 & #3 entries at spad numbers 5237 & 5250.

Employee was getting bolts off of the rear of the roof bolter and a 4" thick by 17" long by 5" wide rock fell and struck EE's right 4th digit fingertip. Employee had to have 5 sutures.

Employee was struck in the right foot by a piece of a kettle bottom while trying to install a roof bolt to support it.

Employee stated EE was in the process of inserting a stick of glue when a rock 3'L x 2'W x 2" thick fell out from between bolts behind EE and struck EE's right shoulder and middle back. Employee sought medical treatment and was placed off work.

Employee stated that ee was operating the #420 Fletcher Roof Bolt Machine on the Unit 2 Section. In the process of placing the drill steel into the drill pot a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck the injured employees hand. This caused one of the employee's fingers to be fractured.

Employee was in the process of removing debris off of the head drive on the long wall. When EE turned to walk away a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking EE in the back of the legs.

Employee was shoveling along belt when a piece of rock fell and stuck EE on the back of EE's hard hat.

Employee was shoveling belt at Brk 7 on the #4 Belt when a piece of draw rock struck them on the top of the head. Employee was taken off work on 11/16/2018 and has not returned to work.

Employee had their hand on the drill pot of the roof bolter checking the suction and a rock fell and struck their hand. Employee fractured their right middle finger.

Employee stated that they and the rest of the maintenance crew were setting at the service scoop eating, when a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking EE in the left forearm causing a laceration.

Employee was loosening the top suction hose, on roof bolter when a rock fell from the top striking them on top of the head. Employee complained of lower back pain. Employee was placed under doctors care for 2 days.

Employee stated ee was shoveling the belt line on the Byrd #1 belt at Break 0 when a piece of slate rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee on the right forearm and left ring finger. The rock measured approximately 2.5' in length X 1.5' in width X 1' in thickness. NOTE: This employee didn't start missing work until 4/2/2019.

Employee was operating a roof bolter machine when a rock fell on its edge and fell over onto EE's left foot which resulted in a contusion and restricted work days.

Employee stated was bolting in the #2 entry when a piece of rock fell and struck left forearm. The piece of rock fell from the side of a strapped kettle bottom. Employee sought medical treatment and was placed off work due to a fractured forearm.

Employee was assisting in spot bolting a rehab area. In the process of looking for a bolt to spot EE was looking at the mine roof when a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking EE in the upper lip causing a laceration.

Employee was operating a roof bolter machine when EE walked beside of the bolter to install line curtain. A piece of rock fell from the mine roof/rib and struck EE on the right shoulder causing EE to fall with the rock landing on EE's right leg. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of EE's right shoulder clavicle bone which resulted in restricted days.

Employee was bent over re-positioning the miner cable and a piece of rock fell from between the bolts and knocked employee face first into the continuous miner. Initial indications were that it was only a couple of cuts that needed sutures and the hospital later determined the injury serious and transferred employee to another hospital. Employee started missing work on 5/29/2018.

Employee stated was bolting in the 2-left face, ee looked down to adjust drill pod, when ee looked back up at the mine roof to see if adjustments were correct a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking the back side of the ATRS and hitting ee in the face causing a small laceration to the upper lip.

Employee stated ee operating a roof bolting machine on the unit 1 section. In the process of operating the machine two rocks fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the back, shoulder , and elbow.

Employee stated was attempting to install a roof bolt on the Unit 1 Section. In the process of the employee drilling a hole to install the bolt a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, slid down the T Bar of the bolt machine, and struck the injured employee on the top of back.

Employee stated was on knees beside the mule washing the cats out when a piece of rock measuring 32"x44" and 1-4" thick fell from the mine roof striking employee in the left arm and shoulder.

Employee was struck by a rock resulting in shoulder/lower back sprain/strain and restricted work days.

Employee was waiting on a coal Hauler to return to the miner and had backed the miner up in supported top to get a snack and drink from their dinner bucket that was on top of the miner. When employee was stepping away from the miner a section of draw rock fell out striking them in the back and lower left leg.

Employee stated that ee was making faces. EE was in the #3 entry face dating up. As ee was walking out a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking ee in back and head.

Employee reported ee place hand on the canopy of the S/C when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the left ring finger causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention after shift where ee received two stitches. This incident being reported as medical reportable due to getting sutures.

Employee stated was bolting in 1 left, was drilling with bolt machine when rock fell between bolts and ATRS hitting the employee in the right shoulder and arm. This occurred inby spad 434.

Injured employee stated they were bolting the #8 face when they attempted to scale a rock. In the process of scaling the rock it broke free and struck employee on the right triceps. Note: Doctor did not prescribe any restrictions or time away from work. management elected to provide a light duty job for 4 days.

Employee stated EE was climbing into the Roof Bolter when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE in the head and neck area cutting left ear.

Employee was moving cables out of the way to pull draw rock down that was over the power center on the 1 Left section. In the process of moving the cables, a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the head and foot.The rock measured 27" X 18" x 2".

Employee stated was in the process of installing a roof bolt in the #5 left entry on the 1 Left Section. Employee stated as EE was drilling the hole a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee on the left forearm. The rock measured 30" long X 10" wide X 1" thick and fell from approximately 2".

Employee stated employee was installing roof bolts in the #4 Entry and as employee walked toward the back of the roof bolter a rock fell from between bolts and struck employee on the back of the head/neck/shoulders. The rock measured approximately 4'L x 2'W x 0" to 2"T. This resulted in a strain and restricted work days.

Employee stated that while making up bolts just outby the drill station of the bolt machine, preparing to install the 3rd row of bolts in a cut, a section of top fell out striking EE on top of EE's head/upper back.

Employee stated that after they had moved the bolt machine up to set up a new row of bolts, a section of draw rock fell and struck employee on the left side and left leg.

Employee and two other employees were sitting on the side of the scoop eating lunch. After the employees got finished eating lunch they got up and started walking so they could go back to work. They said they heard a pop and a rock fell. When the rock fell it struck the injured employee on the shoulder and the foot. The rock measured 36" long X 12" wide X 2 1/2" thick.

The employee stated was riding # 5 EMU down the track when a draw rock struck the employee on right shoulder, the piece of draw rock was 1/2"x2"x1' long. The employee sought medical attention on 8/30/2017 and was taken off work. This incident didn't become reportable until 8/30/2017. This incident will be a lost time incident.

Employee stated EE was bent over the bucket of the scoop measuring timbers to be cut for the pillar line when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and struck EE on the right shoulder. The rock measured approximately 11.5" x 7.5" x 1.5".

EE was drilling a hole in preparation to install a roof bolt and a piece of mine roof approx. 12" wide X 3.5" thick X 27" long fell and struck ee in the ribs.

Employee stated was operating the # 954 diesel mantrip when a rock struck employee measuring 3.5" wide x 1/2" thick and 6" long in the nose area causing a laceration. The employee finished shift, but later sought medical attention where the laceration took 6 sutures. This is being reported as a medical reportable incident.