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Employee was pulling ventilation curtain from beneath the continuous miner pan when the tripped over a hydraulic oil can concealed under the curtain and twisted a foot/ankle. Employee was diagnosed with a Jones fracture of the left 5th metatarsal and underwent surgical repair on January 23, 2026. The employee is expected to remain off work until April 17, 2026 (Lost Work Days).

Employee installed inside roof bolt with 54"x12" strap and swung out to drill outside hole. While lining strap hole with drill steel they stepped on loose rock, slipped and struck right wrist on strap edge between glove cuff and Kevlar sleeve, causing laceration. Treated with 7 sutures. Full release, no restrictions; returned 12/12/2025 to normal duties. Medical Treatment Only.

Employee was bolting in the #1 Entry when, while checking hole depth with a 6-ft., 0.804 diameter bolt, it slipped from left hand and smashed right ring finger between the bolt head and drill chuck. Employee self-transported to CAMC General Hospital, received four sutures, and returned to full duty on 11/13/2025.

Employee was lifting short pieces of beam to load them in the back of a truck. On the last beam they twisted after they picked it up, causing them to strain their lower back. Employee went to doctor the next day and was told to rest their back every 40 minutes. Employee has been placed on modified duty.

Employee was loading trash into an insert when a sharp piece of a torn-up pizza pan, that was hidden from view in the trash, struck EE's left forearm causing a laceration. Employee received 8 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release with no restrictions. Medical Treatment Only.

Employee was changing a battery in rubber-tired ride when EE dropped the new battery in place, battery acid splashed in EE's right eye. Eye was flushed, EE was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion, and employee received prescription eye drops. Medical Treatment Only.

Employee was retrieving a chain from the supply motor. As EE pulled, the chain entangled with other tools. When EE jerked it free, it flew back and struck EE on the bottom lip, causing a laceration. EE received 5 sutures and was given a full release with no restrictions. EE returned to work on 8/7/2024, performing EE's normal duties. No Days Lost

While passing through a mandoor due to an inoperable inby airlock door, the outby airlock opened, causing a sudden air pressure change that made the mandoor slam shut, injuring EE's right thumb. EE visited CAMC Surgery on 5/22/2024 and was diagnosed with a displaced fracture of the distal phalanx. EE was released and returned to work on 5/23/2024, performing EE's normal duties.

Employee unhooked crossbar of CAB U-Hanger to let shuttle car cable pull down out of it when the cable jerked down and one of the hangers, unexpectedly still attached to the cable, contacted EE's left hand as it jerked down, causing a laceration. Employee received 20 sutures to close the wound. This is a Medical Reportable Incident.

Employee was helping change a busted brake hose on Co. No. 956 Tub (Rover) when the tub suddenly moved, striking left leg, causing them to twist their left ankle. Employee was seen by Orthopedic Surgeon on 1/16/2024 and was taken off work for 4 weeks. Diagnosis still TBD due to swelling of the foot but is believed to be an Avulsed Fracture. This is a Lost Workdays Incident.

While changing a scoop tire, employee cut EE's right forearm on a metal burr, sustaining a 4" long, 1/4" wide laceration. EE received 8 staples and was fully cleared to return to work with no restrictions. EE resumed normal duties on EE's next shift, 1/10/2024. This is a Medical Reportable Only incident with no lost workdays.

Employee fell off the 3rd step of a 4 ft. ladder while plastering a stopping in an 8.5-ft high area. Employee hit the mine floor but continued working, developing back pain. Employee sought medical care and was taken off work until December 8th pending a follow-up visit to medical center.

During the reattachment of a fork on a CAT 930M Loader, employee lifted up on front of fork to help lock into position and experienced a left bicep tear. Employee sought medical attention, initially received a full release to work, but later required surgery on 10/27/2023 and has been taken off work. Employee missed first shift on 10/27/2023. This is a Lost Workdays Incident.

While hanging miner cable, employee experienced shoulder injury as they lifted the cable. Operator received MRI results on 10/20/2023 stating that employee has a partial glenoid labral tear and rotator cuff strain / sprain. This is now being claimed as Lost Workdays.

Employee was attempting to reinstall a rub rail on the continuous miner when it fell, striking employee on the top of right foot. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a transverse fracture of the right metatarsal bone in the right foot. Employee was given a full release and returned to work on next regular scheduled shift (5/8/2023).

Employee was behind the roof bolter to move cable out of the way when EE struck the left side of face against the 16-foot roof straps that overhang off of the back of the bolter causing a laceration to face. Employee received 17 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release to return to work on EE's next regular scheduled shift. No Days Lost.

Employee was laying track at 5 South brk 24 when a track rail slid out of a scoop bucket landing on employee's foot. Employee sought medical attention at a hospital where employee was diagnosed with a fractured left foot. Employee was given a release and did return to work on next regular scheduled shift (6/15/2022). No Days Lost

Employee was throwing cable out of the way when right wrist came in contact with a roof strap measuring 16' long x 8" wide causing a laceration. Employee received 4 sutures to close the wound on 6/3/2022 but did return to work on scheduled shift that day causing this to become Medical Reportable with No Days Lost

EE was operating a SC on the #1 Section. EE stated that EE was in the process of re-hanging the #212 C/M cable that had come unhooked from two roof bolt plates in the #4 Entry at Break 7 intersection. EE stated as EE was in the process of hanging the cable, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left lower back with pain radiating down EE's left leg to EE's ankle

Putting side clamp on, cable broke releasing slack which in return caught hand in between side clamps

Employee was bending a .804 diameter roof bolt when EE felt pain in EE's lower back. The employee saw a specialist on 6/21/2021 and was ordered 6-8 weeks of physical therapy. Corrective surgery still might be required.

Employee was shoveling spillage into a wheelbarrow when EE felt a pain in the naval area. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia, employee was placed on restricted duty and a procedure will be scheduled to repair the hernia.

The operator is submitting this 7000-1 due to citation number 9248260 issued on 10/22/2020. The operator had determined that this condition does not meet the definition of an occupational injury. Employee was simply walking across a graveled area at the time EE identified pain and discomfort to EE's knee. An immediate contest has also been filed. (See attached documentation).

Employee was installing belt hangers when EE's drill steel became stuck in the hole, the employee was in the process of freeing the drill steel when it fell from the hole and struck EE's left ring finger resulting in a fracture and laceration. Employee was given a full release without restrictions and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee was assisting to change a top piece of belt structure when it slipped out of EE's hand and hit EE's right foot resulting in fractures to the foot.

Injured employee was in the process of installing roof support and was bending a roof bolt to install in the mine roof when they felt a pop in right shoulder. Employee was referred to a specialist for possible rotator cuff injury. Incident is being reported as a Lost Time incident.

Employee was dropping a cable anchor on the Co. No. 309 Shuttle Car, employee stated employee lifted upward with right hand on the bottom of the anchor and felt a pop and pain in lower back. Employee was diagnosed with a lower back strain and placed off work. This incident is being reported as a Lost Time.

Employee was repairing an intake stopping when a solid block fell approximately three feet onto their left ring finger. Needed five sutures to close laceration. No lost or restricted workdays.

Employee was lifting 16' roof mats onto a scoop when they felt the left shoulder pop twice which resulted in pain and a sprain/strain injury, employee was seen by a specialist on 5/14/2019 at which time employee was taken off work. This is now being reported as a Lost Time incident.

The employee stated EE was clearing out some loose coal and rock from a rib roll to install timbers at break 27 on the 2-South belt when the rock EE was carrying slipped out of EE's hands causing a laceration to EE's left ring finger. The employee sought medical attention and received six sutures. This incident is being reported as medical due to the stitches.

The employee stated EE was cleaning out the back of the 551 charger when a 20lb fire extinguisher fell approximately 43 inches striking the employees left ring finger causing a laceration and a chipped intermediate phalange area. The employee return to work EE's next shift. This incident is being reported at medical reported due to chipped bone and laceration.

Employee was carrying idler. Idler slid while employee was holding it. Employee felt pain in lower back

Employee stated was shoveling up some gob on three south belt when employee twisted & felt back pop. The employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work. Employee stated back was hurting before going underground, was denied workers comp on the injury. On December 10, ALJ overturned the decision. The incident is being reported as a Lost Time Incident.

The employee stated EE was in the process of dropping miner cable in the 5 entry on the 1-section and a felt sharp pain in EE's back. The employee sought medical treatment at CAMC General and taken off work. This incident is being reported at Lost Time Accident.

The ee stated ee was in the # 8 entry inby spad 4297 when the incident occurred. The employee reported ee was in the process of hanging and pushing the miner cable up to hang it when ee felt pain in lower right side of back. The employee sought medical attention and was given a full release but on 5/18/2018 employee sought medical care and was taken off work.

The employee stated employee stopped at break 27 travelway to get an A/C Miller welder when employee bent over to get the excess cable when employee's back locked up. The employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a strain back and was placed on restricted duty.

The employee stated EE was a dropping miner and waterline cable together when the rope hanger swung back and caught the employee in the left nostril causing a laceration. The laceration required three sutures.

The employee stated ee was in the process of opening a set of 6-foot airlock doors when the door ee was opening slammed shut causing the employee right to get smashed between the doors. The employee sought medical attention and was given restricted duty. This incident is being reported as restricted duty.

The employee was in the process of knocking out a 12x8 solid block out of stopping when it struck the right arm causing a bruise. The employee later sought medical attention and was placed and restricted duty for seven days. This incident is being reported as a restricted duty.

On 1/6/2016 Employee was helping drop miner cable when something got into left eye. On 1/09/2018 employee sought medical attention and was prescribed medical eye drops. This incident is being reported a medical due to the medicated eye drops.

The employee was in the process of help hanging highline when their foot got caught between the pressure pump sled and mine floor. The employee was transported to CAMC where they recieved 18 stitches and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported a restricted duty.

Employee was handling a piece of steel plate lying on the floor and felt something pull in EE's back.

The employee stated EE was in the number 5 entry at spad 3592 when the incident occurred. The employee said EE was in the process of dropping down miner cable when EE's shoulder makes a "popping" sound. The following day the employee sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported as a restricted duty.

The employee stated was in the process of picking tool bag up when EE felt something pop in EE's back. The employee was transported via ambulance to CAMC where EE was diagnosed with a pulled muscle and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported as a restricted duty.

The employee stated they went to open a bag of rock dust in the # 1 Entry when approximately a cap full of rock dust got in the employees' right eye. The employee sought medical attention on 08/02/2017 and was prescribed medicated eye drops. This incident is being reported at medical reportable.

Employee was installing belt structure when they stepped in a hole dropping a bottom belt roller on their left ankle. Employee later sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a fractured ankle. This is a medical reportable incident.

Employee stated EE was laying rail on 1 Section when EE felt pain in stomach. Employee later sought medical attention on 4/15/2017 and was placed on restricted duty. This incident will be reported as restricted duty.

Employee was installing a slide on a set of airlock doors at 1 South break 5. EE had one door tied off while working on the other door and the door came loose smashing other arm between the doors. The employee later sought medical attention and was place on restricted duty.

Employee stated was in the process of throwing a timber out of the scoop bucket, in that process EE lifted the end of the timber up and felt a sharp pain through back and groin area. Employee sought medical attention as was taken off work. This incident is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

Employee stated that EE was in the process of replacing a planetary on Co No. 203 miner, in that process employee felt pain in left shoulder. On 09/12/2016 employee sought medical attention and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported restricted duty.