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February 11, 2026 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Metallurgical, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that while pulling belt structure they twisted and felt pain in their right knee. Employee received medical treatment on 3/6/2026 for the injury. Employee has not missed any scheduled shifts as a result of the incident.

January 20, 2026 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Metallurgical, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured employee was attempting to push a rock off the cable tray of the longwall panline when EE caught EE's left index finger between the rock and shield canopy resulting in a fracture to the tip of EE's finger and a laceration requiring sutures to close. No time was missed as a result of this incident.

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