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Employee was reclaiming life line when right foot got tangled up on life line, causing employee to slip and twist EE's right knee. Employee had an MRI showing a tear in the meniscus, requiring surgery.
Employee was packing a timber on M4 belt line from crosscut #74 to crosscut #76 when their left knee gave out. MRI results show a tear to their ACL. Restrictions are sit down work only. Employee will follow up with Orthopedic Surgeon.
Employee was removing old hog panel from the mine roof (M8 crosscut #66-#67 entry #2) when debris got into the employees left eye. Employee was seen by Dr. on 12/18/2025 and given a prescription for eye drops for irritation.
Employee was trying to break apart a threaded water-line coupling, straining left shoulder. Employee has had MRI. On 10/29/2025 MRI results showed 2 tears in shoulder. Was seen by Ortho on 10/30/2025 and has surgery pending. Employee remained working till 10/29/2025.
Employee was cutting out old hog panel and scaling down loose ribs to re-fence the rib-line, when sulfur ball measuring appox. 14 inches wide 16 inches in length 10 inches thick rolled out landing on employees left foot.
Employee was pulling on belt jumper at Unit 2 beltline cross cut #1, entry #5, when they felt a burning pain in pelvic area. On 12/08/2025 employee was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee has worked normal duties and will continue to work until surgery date 12/30/2025.
Employee cut band on timbers. the timbers rolled off the bundle striking employees left thumb. X-Ray showed a fractured thumb.
Employee states they were lifting an equipment door when they heard and felt their right arm popping in the bicep and elbow area. MRI has shown a torn bicep muscle and the employee is scheduled for surgery. Employee has continued to perform normal work duties.
Employee was on the M7 cross-cut 32-33, hanging water line when they felt knee pop and fell to ground in pain. Employee continued to work until seen by Doctor on Monday September 15, 2025. Employee was placed on light duty and scheduled for MRI.
Employee was setting up breaker on scoop, when the plastic knob on lever broke causing it to lacerate right hand. Employee was taken to hospital where they applied stitches.
Employee was taking top roller off belt structure when they felt a pull in their abdominal area. On 09/24/2025 we was notified that employee will be having surgery for hernia on 10/03/2025.
Employee stated EE grabbed the post on the mantrip to get in when another employee shut the mantrip door, striking EE's left pinky finger.
The employee was loading a bundle of roof bolt plates onto EE's bolter tray when the plates cut the employee's hand between the thumb and index finger. the laceration required 2 stitches to close the wound.
Employee shut mantrip door on left hand, breaking and lacerating their left ring finger.
While setting timber, employee caught right middle finger between timber and roof top cutting the finger. Employee was taken to clinic where they applied stitches to the laceration. Making this a Reportable Accident.
Pinner steel stuck together, pulled bottom steel to loosen connection and pinner steel came apart at connection striking employee in lower front teeth.
Employee was lifting metal off table and felt pain in their upper leg. Employee was taken to ER and placed off work until 05/05/2025 and must be released by ortho.
Employee was loading a grinder on a fifth wheel trailer and felt their left bicep muscle flex more than it should have. An MRI showed a small tear to the bicep and employee was placed on restrictions.
Injured was pulling on top roller on 4/8/25 and felt pain in arm but continued to work. On 5/13/25 injured was seen by doctor as EE's pain had not went away at that time injured was diagnosed with a partial bicep tear and placed on restrictions. With a possible surgery for repair scheduled.
Employee was removing a Kennedy wall and injured the left knee while kicking at one of the panels to break it free. An MRI showed a tear of the medial meniscus.
Employee was changing a hauler battery and felt a pulling sensation in the groin area. Employee was placed on restrictions for a possible hernia.
Employee bent down to lift a rail and felt the right knee pop and felt like it was grinding. An MRI on 1/8/2025 showed that the right knee had a meniscus tear. Employee is being scheduled for surgery.
Bolter operator was trying to remove a rock approx. 2'x3'x3" from the inside of the right-hand boom and the ATRS frame by hand. Operator was lifting and pushing at the same time when the rock broke, causing the operator to lunge forward and strike EE's right forearm against the rock, creating an avulsion Approx. 2.5"x3.5".
Employee stopped to tighten the ratchet straps on a loaded trailer. During the process of tightening they felt a pop in the shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictions for a right shoulder strain.
Employee was helping change a top roller on the M3 beltline when the 2nd and 3rd digit on the left hand got smashed between the side rail and the roller frame. Both fingers have a fracture and the 2nd digit had a laceration that required sutures.
Employee was helping replace the diamond bar on the #5 roof bolter and smashed a finger on the left hand. Employee received sutures and was released without restrictions.
Employee was lifting a piece of steel channel and felt a pull in the back and a burn down the right leg. An MRI showed a hamstring tear and employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was putting a scoop battery on charge. While lifting the battery lids, one of the lids closed and smashed the tip of EE's right finger. Employee was treated and placed off work until release from orthopedic surgeon.
Employee was trying to move a bundle of saddles by hand and felt pain in the right bicep. An MRI showed that there was a partial tear in the bicep. Employee was placed on restrictions.
A pallet was hanging over the side of a dumpster. Employee tried to push the pallet into the dumpster and strained the right bicep. An MRI was done on 7-2-24 and it showed a tear to the bicep. Employee was placed on restrictions and surgery was scheduled.
Employee walked the primary that evening and woke the next day with soreness and swollen legs. At first the employee attributed to age, but realized it wasn't getting better. Reported to supervisor on 06/30/2024. An MRI was ordered on 07/15/2024 and on 07/19/2024 employee was placed on restriction for L3-4 disc herniation.
While employee was loading roof bolt plates onto the tray of the bolter, the stack of plates fell over and struck the right hand. Employee was cut on the hand between the thumb and the index finger. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee bent over to lift the miner cable and felt a pain in the back. At a follow up appointment on 5/31 the employee was placed on restrictions and an MRI was scheduled for 6/11/2024.
Employee was running the roof bolter and lacerated the right arm on a stack of roof bolt plates. Employee received five sutures.
Employee was tossing a timber when it slipped and impacted a roof jack, causing the pinky finger to get smashed. Employee received sutures to the finger.
Employee was helping hang miner cable and felt something pop in the right shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was bent over picking up a timber when the stack fell and three of the timbers landed on the left hand. Middle and ring finger were both fractured.
Employee was helping change a top roller on a mainline belt. When the employee pulled the roller under the top belt, they felt pain in their back. The employee was placed on restrictions on 12-26-2023.
Employee was lifting a rail onto the rail setter when it rolled off and smashed the middle and ring finger between the bed of the hauler and the rail. Employee received a fractured finger on the left hand.
Employee was helping hang the miner cable and stepped into a hole, causing pain to the right knee. Employee was placed on restrictions and is awaiting an MRI.
Employee was pulling on a steel I beam when they felt something pull from the wrist to the elbow. Employee had been working with no restrictions but was still having pain. A follow up on 1-24-2024 with the DR and an MRI showed the employee had a partial tear to the bicep tendon. Surgery is scheduled for 1-31-2024.
Employee was trying to remove a rock from the scoop and cut the right arm on the rock. Employee was taken to the ER and received 5 sutures.
Employee was lifting a battery lid on a coal hauler when they felt pain on the right side of the lower back. MRI results on 10-25-23 showed a lumbar strain. Employee is working with restrictions.
Employee was helping hang the feeder cable and felt something pop in the right shoulder down to the elbow. Employee has been working WITHOUT restrictions but an MRI review on 10-27-23 showed a tear to the rotator cuff. Surgery is scheduled for 11-03-2023.
Employee was handling a battery jumper at the charging station when they swung the jumper onto the battery and felt pain in the back. Employee was placed on restrictions for a lower back strain.
Employee was handling hog panel in the beltline when EE's right forearm was lacerated. Employee was taken to the ER and received staples and a tetanus shot.
Employee went to lift a timber and felt the knee pop. On 9/5/23 an MRI showed a left tibial bone contusion. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was cribbing in the intersection when employee reached for a crib block and felt a pull in the shoulder. An MRI on 8/15/2023 showed a strain to the rotator cuff and the employee was placed on restrictions.
Injured was taking tie wire off of a loose truss bolt that had been tied up to the roof. When the truss bolt became loose it struck the injured in the mouth. Injured received 1 suture.
Injured was leveling belt structure and turned to take a step, that is when EE felt a pop in the knee. An MRI on 7/24/2023 showed a small bursa/meniscus tear. Surgery is scheduled for 8/4/2023