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March 12, 2026 IL · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The IE and other were operating the drill rig and pulling drill pipe out of the borehole. The IE was turning the drill steel carousel by hand and felt a pop in EE's left elbow.

January 12, 2026 IL · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.E. was attempting to shut off a battery charger when the battery that they was leaning on tipped over off of the cribs it was sitting on and pinched their hand between the battery and the charger.

November 19, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was helping to put a pulling coupler on a section of 8" pipe. when EE stood up EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

November 11, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. was loading structure onto a trailer when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder and down EE's left side.

November 3, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

I.E. was helping carry water pipe when the person who was carrying the other end suddenly dropped their end causing I.E. to drop their end of the pipe on their foot.

October 22, 2025 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

I.E. was dropping miner cable that was hung across the entry. When they cut the rope hanger loose with right hand they caught the cable with their left hand. They then felt a little pain in shoulder but continued to finish the shift. The next morning they woke up with a burning sensation in their shoulder.

October 17, 2025 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

I.E. was loading material onto the roof bolter when EE's arm came in contact with a stack of 4' rib angles and cut EE's right forearm.

October 16, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was putting up a strap while roof bolting when they felt a pop in right shoulder.

September 28, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.E. was helping change out belt structure when EE smashed two fingers between the structure top roller frame.

September 16, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

I.E. was putting in a rail for the top slope belt when they slipped and fell face first hitting their face on the bottom belt.

September 9, 2025 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

I.E. was hanging a tube when EE said a strap broke and the tube fell striking EE on the head.

September 8, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was stepping down off of the bolter when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

July 18, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

I.E. was spraying sealant on a stopping when it soaked through their clothing and burnt their knees.

June 4, 2025 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. was recovering belt structure when they felt a pop and pain in right shoulder.

June 2, 2025 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

I.E was building cribs in HG 17 bleeder near a regulator and felt something get blown into their eye.

May 22, 2025 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.E. was attempting to move a top roller and a roller came loose and pinched EE's small finger.

May 15, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. was helping set a beam on top of a shield during recovery. The beam became hung on the mesh while employee was trying to pull it over and felt something pull in their bicep.

May 9, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was stepping up onto the back of the bolter carrying supplies when they felt a pop in their right knee

April 25, 2025 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I.E. was trying to push a rock clear of a chute in the prep plant when EE suddenly felt pain in EE's lower back

March 7, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.E. was loading structure onto a structure trailer when EE mashed EE's finger between the trailer and a roller causing a laceration.

February 21, 2025 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. was stepping up onto the roof bolter carrying a bundle of plates when I.E. felt a burning sensation in stomach area. I.E. was diagnosed with a hernia requiring surgery.

February 18, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. bent down to pick up a tube and felt something pop in I.E.'s back and it sent pain down I.E.'s leg.

February 14, 2025 IL · Coal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.E. bent over to pick up a cable and felt something pop in I.E.'s back. I.E.'s back then started hurting and it became difficult to breathe.

January 29, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E was helping load a bundle of mesh onto the roof bolter. The mesh became hung up on the mesh tray. I.E claims that the mesh sprung forward freeing itself. When it did, EE felt something hit EE in the face but does not know what it was.

November 15, 2024 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was dragging a cable when the EE in front of IE dropped the cable unexpectedly causing I.E.'s shoulder to be dislocated.

September 4, 2024 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.E. was loading the bolter and smashed a finger between a metal cover and the frame. I.E. was diagnosed with a broken middle finger.

August 12, 2024 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

I.E was pulling parts out of a x-cut when one of the parts hung up and swung around striking EE in the leg

August 7, 2024 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I.E. Was pushing the cable reel compartment cover back on and felt a strain in EE's shoulder. EE continued to work up until the day of EE's surgery.

July 30, 2024 IL · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was down the HG-16 belt line at x-cut 102-103. IE was carrying a stick of monorail above their shoulder. IE threw it off their shoulder and tripped during this process and their right arm got caught between the outside top roller segment. IE sustained a fracture to the right elbow.

July 24, 2024 IL · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was removing a come a long from the roof mesh and slipped on slick hill and fell onto their back. IE was taken off work on 8/5/2024 to get further imaging/mri.

July 22, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was working on a scoop and struck EE's knee against a cover. IE received a contusion. IE was taken off work on 7/25/2024.

July 9, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

IE was sealing a stopping at the mouth of HG-14. IE got sealant underneath EE's rubber gloves. IE got burnt from the sealant and was taken off work on 7/11/2024.

April 30, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing upper pin from the back leg of the headframe. The employee had placed left arm beneath the leg to catch the pin. When the pin came out, the leg struck EE's left forearm pinching it between the leg and the headframe.

April 22, 2024 IL · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IE was setting a surveyor's string on HG-16 CM section. IE was pushing the exhaust tubing to the side and felt a pop in EE's neck and shoulder on the right side of EE's body. IE was taken off work on 4-23-2024.

March 20, 2024 IL · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

I.E was picking up a piece of belt when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder. I.E was taken off work on 8/12/24 to have shoulder surgery.

February 29, 2024 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was setting up to torch a piece of storage unit component. IE had it sitting on a board and it rolled off the board and IE's left hand was underneath it. IE received sutures to the index finger along with a fracture to the index and middle finger.

January 17, 2024 IL · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IE was strapping down a load on supply trailer using a 2" ratchet strap. When IE was tightening it down, they felt a pop in right elbow. IE continued to work until taken off work on 4/11/2024. IE is taken off work for physical therapy.

January 9, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

IE was plastering a wall and when IE smacked a hand against the wall. The liquid from the eagle seal got in left eye. IE was given prescription eye drops.

November 15, 2023 IL · Coal belt vulcanizer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assisting with pulling conveyor belt when the rope came free it caught their legs causing them to fall and land on their right elbow resulting in a dislocated elbow.

November 8, 2023 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was picking up a 4 foot roof bolt that was loaded down with chain hangers. When IE bent down to pick it up and lifted it. IE felt a sharp pain in IE's groin that continued throughout the shift.

October 27, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was on the backside of the return stopping at x-cut 67 in TG-5. The wall fell towards the return and landed on the IE. IE suffered a fracture to the eye and received sutures to the back of the head.

October 11, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was hanging 6" discharge pipe in HG-16 at x-cut 19. IE was was in a bobcat basket using the wheel attached to it for the pipe to sit on. The pipe came off the wheel and landed on IE's finger. IE received 2 sutures.

September 25, 2023 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was pushing a metal band through the bundle of hog panel that was stuck. The metal band cut the inside of the palm of EE's right hand. IE had the cut glued together but was taken off work.

August 25, 2023 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was lifting and pushing on t-channel when EE's hands slid off the piece EE was pushing. EE's forearm came in contact with the metal end of the t-channel. IE received 6 sutures.

August 24, 2023 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was working on the longwall airlock doors to repair a broken shaft. IE let the tension off the shaft and heard the spring unwind. One side completely unwound while the other didn't fully release. IE began to take the bolts off the side cover. When IE took the last bolt off. The cover rotated and cut IE's forearm in two spots. IE had a orthopedic surgeon fix the lacerations.

August 14, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was helping load the bolter and got a contusion on EE's ring finger on EE's right hand. The doctor advised EE should take one day off of work so EE could rest and ice EE's finger.

July 24, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE knocked the air crosscut stopping on the longwall. IE had started to clean up the area. While cleaning up the area of block and debris. A cinder block fell that was stuck to the top and came down and IE in the shoulder. IE was diagnosed with a contusion and was given a sling.

June 30, 2023 IL · Coal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was working in Hg-14 at crosscut 49 trying to get a bobcat unstuck. During this process IE cut EE's left knee. IE went to the doctor on 7/16/2023 to be treated for an infection.

June 5, 2023 IL · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was in the process of chocking wheels on a trailer. IE put down a cinder block and got a finger between the block and the ground. IE was diagnosed with a jammed finger. IE was given a splint to the middle finger on the right hand.

May 30, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was raising up a high voltage cable over EE's head when EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. IE was taken off work for surgery on 9/25/2023. IE had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff on EE's right shoulder.

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