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Employee was using a pick to cut a coal sample from the rib. While swinging the pick into the rib, a small piece of coal flew back and hit EE in the mouth, causing a small cut to EE's upper and lower lip. Employee received one stitch in EE's lip. Returned to work EE's next shift.
Employee assisting laying track rails on the 7 North Haulage. EE was helping co-workers roll rail over using a long pry bar. As they were rolling a rail, EE stopped but employees on the other end continued to roll their end, causing the bar EE was using to swing back and struck EE on the right side of EE's neck and jaw. Failed to maintain control of the hand tool EE was using.
IE was changing a roller on the slope belt. The chain hoist supporting the roller slipped and IE's finger was caught between the roller and the frame. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
Employee was working on a cable repair when knife slipped and cut their finger, causing them to receive stitches. PPE was a factor, mining systems was a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on shearer spray arm, when lifting eye that come a long was hooked to broke causing lifting eye to hit their hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was re railing a car when car shifted and pinched finger between car and jack. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on taking green pump hose apart when EE's knife slipped and cut the back of EE's leg (calf). PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Injured was striking a panline rack bar to get the panline to line up together on the 7W Longwall setup face when a piece of their pick hammer broke off and struck them in the chest, embedding itself in the soft tissue under the left pectoral. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee and coworkers were jacking up the belt to change rollers, when the chain attached from the come along to the belt structure snapped causing the structure to fall and the employee to fall to the ground with it.
Employee was cutting green hose with utility knife when it slipped and cut finger. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.
Employee was cutting bands on roof straps with knife when the knife slipped and cut EE's upper leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.
Employee was prepping a splice cutting outer jacket, when EE cut EE's thumb. Receiving stitches. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.
Employee was shoveling belt when shovel got caught causing them to hit hand against bed rail. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Injured employee was using a rail hook to lift a track rail and felt a "pop" in their back. They then stood up and stumbled and fell on right hand smashing their index finger. Employee sought treatment the following day for back pain. No rules or regulations were violated.
Employee was working at the tail of #14 prep plant belt and was using a come along to tighten belt clamps when a chain broke striking EE in the right knee resulting in a sprain.
Employee was installing a ram pin at 148 shield on the 7W Longwall face. EE was using a hammer to drive the pin in. EE switched hands to hit the pin squarely. As EE was striking the pin with the hammer EE missed and hit EE's right little finger, causing a laceration requiring 7 stitches to close. Employee has training & experience and was wearing required PPE.
Injured was cutting a zip tie off an oil soaked hydraulic hose in the Metz Motor Barn washdown bay when EE's left hand holding the hose slipped off and EE struck EE's left index finger on the razor knife blade resulting in a laceration that required 4 sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee was working on taking slack out of loader cats. when EE went to remove tool there was still pressure on it the tool and grease struck EE in the face and eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
While trying to loosen a stuck dust hose fitting with a pair of channel locks on the twin boom bolter in St Leo Mains at 105 block they felt pain in lower back. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
On Miracle Run bottom (3 track) EE was attempting to adjust brakes on a battery motor and felt pain in the left side of EE's chest while attempting to loosen a bolt with channel locks, resulting in an acute chest wall strain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee was using a flat head screwdriver when it slipped from EE's left hand, causing a laceration to EE's right hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
While using a pry bar installing new track ties near 106 block 9 South they felt a tear/pop/pain in the soft tissue of upper left thigh, possible muscle strain. X-rays negative, referred to specialist for possible MRI. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee was setting a jack when they swung sled hammer to tighten, they pinched a finger between the handle and the jack. Mining system was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue. PPE was an issue.
Injured employee was using a small "hook chisel" to remove a staple from a hose fitting at #74 Shield on the 7W Longwall face. As EE was prying the staple out, it broke free and the chisel came up and struck EE's face causing a chipped tooth. Employee did not lose any workdays due to this accident but had the tooth repaired on 4-23-25. Has training and experience.
Employee was attempting to cut a suction line from an air pump, when the knife slipped and cut left ring finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was removing monorail when the chain broke free causing the monorail to pinch employee's hand against the cover of the crusher. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was swinging track hammer when they felt sharp pain in lower back. PPE was not a factor, Mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was knocking down stopping with sledge hammer when a block fell down and struck EE's finger. PPE was not a finger, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was jacking a dolly when the jack bar hit the side of EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on shuttle car wheel. When EE loosened the stud EE's momentum caused EE to hit EE's knee on corner of kitchen. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was assisting with re railing a car when a crib dislodged and struck EE in the arm causing a contusion. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was using a bar to remove a middle roller, when the roller became free, their right pinky finger was caught between the bar and the bed rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
While hammering tabs on a track tie, metal shavings flew up and embedded in employee's eye.
Injured was cutting out exposed roof bolts around 106 block Main West haulage with a band saw when the bolt shaft let loose sooner than expected causing EE to swing the hand tool into EE's off hand, resulting in a laceration to EE's right index finger that required 4 sutures to close. No problems with compliance or equipment issues, training or PPE.
Employee was changing a belt roller, they hit the roller with their hammer then hit their thumb. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was using pipe wrench then moving block when EE felt pain in EE's abdomen. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was attempting to to perform belt work when a 2 ton come a long slipped on a 5/16: super bolt striking thumb. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and reqs was not a factor,
Employee was changing miner inserts when EE hit hand with hammer. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was cutting airline when lost control of the airline and caused the knife employee was using to contact left index finger. This resulted in a laceration that required three sutures. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was attempting to loosen a bolt on a gear case. The EE felt pain in the lower back. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.
The EE was helping unload double stacked belt sleds from a duck bill scoop. The winch hook became fouled, and wouldn't allow the sleds to slide of off the bill. The injured struck the hook with a sledge hammer, as EE did this the sled dropped. The sleds pinched the EE's left foot between the bill and sleds. Began missing 5-16-24.
Installing ATRS jack with come a long, when jack shifted and hit the side of EE's foot.
Employee was attempting to split the end off of a Lincoln-lock crib with a pick hammer. EE was swinging the hammer toward self and struck right heel with the pick hammer. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
The injured was cutting a piece of dust hose. As EE was cutting away from self, the knife slipped and EE cut left hand between the thumb and index finger that was holding the hose in place. EE finished shift, began missing 4/17/24.
Working aloft stripping wires to terminate them, using a razor knife. The knife slipped cutting EE's left-hand index and middle finger.
Employee was building air lock doors. While wedging in the door frame EE hit themselves with hammer on the finger. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.
Employee was using a small sledge hammer to remove a block from a stopping at a regulator for the purpose of installing a de-gas pipe through the stopping. EE was holding the hammer with left hand and as EE was striking the block wall, EE smashed their hand against the metal frame of the regulator and the hammer handle causing a cut and fracture to the tip of EE's left thumb.
Employee was hammering a pin out of belt structure. A piece of the hammer splintered off and lodged in the employee's gloved left hand. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
THE EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT. THE KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING EE'S LEFT ARM.
Employee was using a knife to strip pieces of rubber conveyor belting when EE's hand slipped cutting EE's left thumb resulting in seven sutures.