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Employee was trying to remove a drill steel that was stuck in drill pod of a roof bolter. Employee twisted right knee causing knee to pop. On 4/23/2026 employee was restricted to sit down work only pending MRI.
Employee was roof bolting drilling an hole and had left hand on pod when a rock measuring 30 inches long, 6 inches wide and 5.5 inches thick fell out striking their left hand. Employee was treated for fractured ring finger and lacerated pinky.
Employee was operating miner, when a rock measuring approximately 2ft.x2ft.x1inch fell out between hog panel and coal rib. Striking employee on hard hat and shoulder area. Employee has continued to work until 10/29/2025 when they were placed on restrictions, pending physical therapy.
While employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from top striking EE's left thumb. Employee was taken to hospital where they determined EE had a fractured thumb.
Employee was installing a roof bolt. When the bolt was placed in the chuck the employee bumped the rotation lever. A piece of the glove was between the chuck and the bolt causing the glove to catch and twist. Employee fractured the right thumb.
Employee was drilling a hole in the top, when steels were added, there was a slight angle and employee did not realize the steel was not in the chuck all the way. When the boom was raised the steel popped out of the chuck and struck employee in the hand resulting in a fracture to the second metacarpal.
Employee was walking beside the roof bolter when a rock fell out between the bolts and struck employee on the hard hat then breaking and striking the shoulders and back. Employee was placed on restrictions for a spine strain.
Employee was bolting in the face of entry 1 when the roof plate they were installing got stuck on their glove. When the plate released it slid down the roof bolt and cut the arm. Employee received five sutures and was released with no restrictions.
Employee was installing chain hanger when the corner of the rib came loose as the employee was swinging the boom out. A piece of the rib struck the lower back area. Employee was placed on restrictions for a lower back contusion.
Employee was in the process of installing a curtain board when they attempted to grab the stab jack lever but instead swung the canopy and hit themself in the head. Employee was diagnosed with a mild concussion and placed on restrictions.
Employee had just drilled a hole in the top. When the drill steels were being lowered the starter steel stayed in the roof. Employee noticed the insert was missing on the pusher steel and placed the left hand over the suction so their partner could hear them ask for advice. That is when the steel fell from the top and struck the middle finger.
Employee had drilled a hole and was in the process of inserting the glue into the hole when a rock fell and struck the right shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictions for a shoulder contusion.
Injured was lowering the drill pot down when something struck the knee forcing downward on the leg. The injured was taken to the ER and X-rays showed a fracture ankle.
Injured smashed finger between the canopy and the rib when swinging out the install the outside roof bolt. Injured received a fracture to the middle finger.
Injured was roof bolting on Unit #1 entry 1 when a rock fell from around the hog panel and hit the leg and foot area. Injured received a contusion lateral lower leg, foot and ankle and was placed in a moonboot.
Injured was running the continuous miner on Unit #2 when injured was struck above the right ear. Upon inspection it appeared to be a piece of carbide. Injured was taken to the ER to have the carbide removed and received 1 suture.
Injured had just finished drilling a hole in the top. The pusher steel became lodged in the drill pot when the steels were lowered. Injured was spinning the drill steel back and forth to free the lodged steel when EE's glove/sleeve got caught by the steel and twisted the arm. Injured received a fracture of the midshaft radius and ulna.
Injured was roof bolting on unit 1 in entry 6. The drill steel slipped from the left hand and landed between the top of the left foot and the drill boom that was being lowered. This put enough pressure on the foot to cause a fracture of the 2nd metatarsal.
Injured was tramming a roof bolter on unit #2 entry 3 crosscut A. As they turned the corner the roof bolter became a little unstable from a drop in the mine floor. As the injured reached for the top of the canopy to help with their balance a crossover pad fell from the canopy and struck injured on top of the hand. This resulted in a fracture of the lower part of the middle finger.
Injured was joining the starter and the pusher drill steels together. When the pressure was applied the steels did not align correctly and the steels popped the injured on the hand. The injured received 4 sutures between the thumb and the finger.
Injured had reached for roof plates on the bolter when the operator trammed forward. The left foot was in front of the tire as the bolter moved forward. Injured was diagnosed with a fractured left great toe.
Injured was connecting steel to steel while roof bolting. The steels were not properly aligned when pressure was applied. The steel popped the injured on the back of their hand. EE was diagnosed with a fracture at the base of the thumb.
While roof bolting in entry five, the injured connected the pusher and the starter steel together. The bolter chuck and the steels were misaligned when pressure was applied and the steels popped the hand. The injured fractured the proximal phalanx of the right index finger.
Injured was drilling the inside hole. The 2nd steel became clogged causing it to bend. Injured attempted to bring said steel back down, breaking the steel to steel insert and spinning the steel catching the injured across right forearm causing a laceration to the right arm.
Injured was bending a stamped 8' roof bolt on the cab of the roof bolter. The bolt rolled and slipped off striking the injured in the lip. Injured received stitches to the top lip area.
Injured was attaching two drill steels together. The steels were not completely connected when hydraulic pressure was applied. This caused the steels to come apart and strike the injured on the hand.
injured was putting 2 drill steels together. The steels were not all the way together when pressure was applied. This caused the steels to pop and strike injured in the hand causing injured to receive stitches.
Injured was unlatching fence hook on ATRS pad and got fingers caught between ATRS pad and hook handle. The ATRS was being raised when the pad came in contact with the top and the hook latch smashed fingers
Injured was raising the bolter pod to insert an extension for the drill steel and popped hand resulting in a broken thumb.
Injured was roof bolting on the #1 Unit in the #9 Entry and while raising the boom to connect the pusher steel, EE hit their hand with the steel. Injured was seen the following day and diagnosed with a hand contusion and placed on restrictions.
Injured was installing 8' bolt and bent and smacked hand. This caused a sprain to EE's right hand. EE was placed on restrictions on 8/10/21.
Injured was installing roof bolts and while bring pot up to match with roof bolt bent the bolt and struck injured on the left wrist. Injured was taken and diagnosed with a left wrist strain and was placed on restricted duty.
Injured was installing roof bolts and when EE pushed bolt into the roof EE hurt stomach area. On 4/29/21 injured had a CT scan and Hernia was discovered. On 4/30/21 injured was placed on Restrictions.
Injured was doing light fabrication work under a work truck. While welding EE got irritation to EE's eyes. A prescription medication was used to flush EE's eyes.
injured was installing bolts in two left blow through, when installing the outside bolt of the last row the bottoms which the foot jack was sitting broke apart causing the canopy to come down approximate 8-10 inches and striking injured on EE's head. Injured continued to work but neck become sore. Injured was taken for observation and placed on restrictions
Injured was bringing up the second steel when it caught and struck EE's hand. This caused a dislocation of EE's thumb and caused EE to be placed on restricted duty.
Injured was welding in the surface shop. A piece of steel fell and hit EE's right foot. An MRI was performed on 7-17-2020 and EE was placed on restricted duty at that time for a Non-Displaced Fracture in the foot.
Injured was roof bolting on the #1 unit and when EE went to connect EE's pusher steel into the roof it buckled and struck EE's hand. EE's hand was x-rayed on 2/24/20 and a fracture was revealed.
Injured was connecting split steel and drill pot caused steel to bend and strike injured on the index finger. X-rays revealed finger was broken and injured was placed on restrictions.
Injured was roof bolting and was putting in split steel and caught the lip of the drill pot and steel bent and hit their thumb. This caused a dislocation of the thumb.
Injured was running the miner and had a piece of metal strike them in the right forearm. The small fragment of metal has to be surgically removed from the forearm.
Injured was roof bolting on the M4 travelway and while installing a roof bolt pinched EE's thumb between the wrench and the roof plate. Injured received a laceration from EE's injuries which required stitches.
Injured was installing a roof bolt and as injured was pushing the bolt into the roof felt a pop in shoulder. Injured was given an MRI and discovered injured had a torn rotator.
Injured was bringing pot up to insert pusher steel and caught the lip of the chuck and caused the steel to bow and strike hand. X-rays were taken and injured suffered a broken finger.
Injured was roof bolting. As ee swung the boom to install the rib pin, the boom hit leg and twisted ankle. A fracture was found in ankle upon review of the x-ray.
Injured hit self in the mouth with drill steel chipping front tooth out.
Injured was connecting split steels and brought the drill pot up to reconnect and caught the drill steel and caused the steel to bend and strike the palm of the injured. Injured was taken the next day for evaluation and x-rays and it was discovered they had suffered an avulsion fracture at the base of the thumb.
Injured was bolting in the #2 entry of the P1-F, while they were installing the middle bolt, injured dropped the drill pot on top of their right foot. Injured continued working and when arrived on surface the foot had began to swell and injured was taken to ER for evaluation. It was discovered with x-ray they had small fractures on top of the foot.
Injured was using a grinder with a cut off wheel while working on a tail gate when the grinder kicked and struck the injured in the knee. This caused a laceration which required stitches.
Injured was bringing up the pot to connect to the split steel when the drill steel caught the chuck and buckled, and struck the injured on left thumb. Injured was taken to clinic for x-rays where it was discovered injured had dislocated thumb.