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Employee cut middle finger on Left hand while picking up trash.

Employee was isolating a steam leak to get repaired on #3 flash tank in GR2. Steam change directions when employee was isolating leak contacting employee's right-side forehead and cheek. Employee received first and second degree burn to right forehead and cheek.

Operator was washing out with hot condensate to unplug a chute going to #4 Dryer elevator. The material broke free in chute and hot condensate spilled over operator's left boot. Operator received 2nd degree burns to the top of left foot.

Employee was lifting pneumatic vibrator up to install on ore bin. Employee lost EE's grip and the vibrator started slipping towards the ground, EE caught it and doing so EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder.

Employee was carrying a spray bar and walking in #1 shaft return tunnel. Employee hit EE's head on the top of the tunnel, knocking EE's hard hat off. EE bent down to get EE's hard hat and hit self in the mouth with the spray bar chipping EE's tooth. Employee scheduled to have repair done on May 30, EE reported to Safety Dept. that the repair was complete 6/12/23.

When reaching the bottom of 2 shaft, employee pulled the cage gate up to open and felt a pop in arm. Visible bulge in arm.

Employee was working on forklift and removing hook from overhead crane. Employee pinched left ring finger between mast of forklift and hook on crane. The employee received a distal tuft fracture to the 4th finger on left hand.

EE was putting cover plate back on collection screw. Cover plate slipped & EE pinched rt pinky finger. EE got stitches to finger. Update: At time 7000-1 was filed, Mine understood EE had full use of finger & there was no bone involvement. On 1/3/22 MSHA issued citation, directing Mine to amend 7000-1. On 1/6/22 Mine learned EE had subsequent med treatment on or about 1/4/22.

Standing back 10 feet, employee burned left forearm from condensate splash. Employee was using condensate to unplug dust line on #2 Dissolver Tank. Employee receive 2nd degree burns to left forearm.

While an employee was unwiring a locked-out motor, employee dropped a nut behind the motor and reached for it. Employee cut arm on a sharp area on the guard for the motor, that was not visible to employee. Employee received stitches to the 2" laceration on right forearm cut.

Employee was removing a stuck rock from the miner throat and felt pain in the left shoulder. Employee went off on surgery 3/10/2021. From our Independent Medical Evaluator report on 3/31/2021, this is injury is reportable.

Employee was washing down 201 Belt. A clamp came loose on condensate hose and sprayed employee under rubber gear burning left leg. Employee received second degree burns to left leg.

Maintenance Employee working on tail roller. Employee lifted up the slide plate to swing into position. Felt a pop in LH Bicep. Employee went off on surgery 1/13/21 on bicep. From our Independent Medical Evaluator report on 3/31/21.

Employee was applying pressure to remove a drive sprocket off a shaft on #1 Calciner drive chain. Sprocket came off and struck employee on the left shin and left ankle. Specialist Doctor saw the employee and was placed with an airboot on left foot on 8-17-2020.

Employee was cleaning old parts off maintenance truck and felt a pop in right shoulder. Employee went off for surgery on shoulder 8/21/20. From our Independent Medical Evaluator report on 3/31/21, this injury is reportable.

Operator was opening a lid when right leg slipped forward causing the tie off line to catch jerking operator backwards causing strain to lower back.

Employee was moving some of the pans to the other side of the roof bolter, employee pushed the pans forward and ran right forearm across the cut edge of the metal banding. Employee received stitches from laceration on forearm.

Employee was removing unistrut (electrical strut channel) from roof in a building. Employee pinched right ring finger between unistrut and hand rail on scissor lift when EE was removing the unistrut. Employee noticed EE had smashed 1/2" tip of right ring finger after removing glove. Employee went to hospital and received stitches.

Employee was pulling apart ventilation tubing in section when they felt a pain in the right shoulder. Employee received surgery 9/20/2019. From doctor's report on 9/27/2019, this injury is reportable.

While turning a valve with an actuator employee felt a pop in right chest muscle.

Employee was holding high volt cable up while coworker was securing it to the mine roof when the cable slipped off of the cable wheel causing the cable to fall putting extra weight and strain on the left shoulder. On 9/5/2019, employee had surgery on shoulder. From doctor's report received on 9/27/19, this injury is reportable.

Employee was mopping the floor when they cut a finger on an outlet box. We were notified on 2/6/19 from a doctor that there were stitches.

While trouble shooting the FD 103 screen, Employee tried to see how much more work was needed by lifting the top deck. Felt a tear/sprain the right upper arm. First test showed no injury to arm, reevaluated right arm was done later in April. Employee got surgery on 4/26/2018. Employee was off on Funeral leave and long change during recovery.

Slide gate support failed and liquor sprayed on the face of mechanic. Mechanic was working on a valve and the slide gate support failed. Liquor sprayed on the face of employee.

Employee cut between right thumb and forefinger while picking up gasket material.

Employee was opening a valve when they hit their right arm against a beam that had a burr on it causing a laceration.

Employee was lifting beaver bolter back in slot and felt a pain in abdomen. Employee was seen by doctor at later date and company was notified of hernia by doctor's note on November 2nd.

Millwright cut fifth digit on right hand working on pump.

Employee was putting top roller on structure when right index finger was pinched between the two.

Employee was removing pipe when dust got in EE's eyes on 7/6/2016. It was later noted that the eye never healed and was flaring up. On 6/14/17 EE started LWD due to EE's eye and was giving drops. EE returned to full duty on 6/19/17.

Employee was opening a valve when they felt pain in their left ring finger. Employee notified company that they were going off on surgery on 4/18/17.

Employee was opening a feed valve when their right shoulder locked up and experienced pain. *Employee notified company on 4/14/2016 and was placed on leave on 4/18/2016.

Employee was putting door back on bucket elevator when they were burned by condensate.

Employee was moving a spool of welding leads when they felt a pain in their groin and was later diagnosed with a hernia on a later date.

Employee was doing advanced belt move when the splice on the belt was caught between the roadway and the tail roller. Employee tried to move the belt with his foot when the tension gave way and caught his right foot and sucked his leg into the roller.

Working on top of Deca recovery, when expanded metal on door caught him on the left shin, causing laceration.

EMPLOYEE NOTICED TENDERNESS IN STOMACH DURING SHIFT ON 10/22/15. EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HERNIA.

Employee was changing bits on miner when he cut his finger.

Employee was removing cylinder from LHD when the jack fell and landed on his foot causing a minor fracture.

Employee was trying to separate vent tubes when he felt a pain in his left shoulder.

Employee was sitting his lunch bucket down on cage when he was struck on the back of neck by cage gate. *Employee went on LWD 7/28/15*

Employee was unplugging a hopper when he felt a pain in his lower back. Employee was evaluated by company doctor on August 3rd and he informed us that he has been seeing a chiropractor.

Employee was moving a guard when he smashed his left index finger which required stitches.

Employee was lifting top roller off of lo track when he felt a pop in his wrist. 7000-1 is being reported from audit findings.

Employee was climbing ladders multiple times when he felt a pop in his right knee. Employee was placed on restricted duty. 7000-1 is being done from audit findings.

Employee was installing top rollers when he went to turn and felt a pop in his back. Employee has been treated by a chiropractor. 7000-1 is being done due to Part 50 audit.

Employee was lifting one end of a board when he felt a pop in his back.

Employee injured left shoulder while lifting patient into ambulance. Employee required surgery on 8/16/2017 on left shoulder due to injury on 02/04/2015.

Employee was lifting up trailer to hitch when he felt pain on the right side of his ribs. 7000-1 is being done due to Part 50 audit.

Employee was turning a valve when he felt a pop in his left wrist. Employee was given a splint to help support his wrist. 7000-1 was done due to Part 50 audit.