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A continuous miner operator had completed a cut and was in the process of tramming to the next place. While backing the miner out, the operator pinned self between the coal rib and the tail of the continuous miner. EE was able to free self using the remote control.
IE was hit by a rock in the lower right leg above the ankle, clearing rock of the duct work of a miner. The IE continued to work thinking the injury was not anything serious, but recently claimed it has been getting worse. The IE was seen by an Orthopedic doctor and was taken off work on 09/01/23 for a small tear in the calf muscle and placed in a walking boot.
IE was handling cable for the roof bolter backing the machine out of entry 2. The cable became tight and hit the IE below the knees, causing them to fall. The IE reached out with arms to catch themselves as they hit the floor with both hands then rolled on to the left shoulder. As of 9/26/2023 IE turned in voluntary resignation.
IE was roof bolting on Unit 3. As the IE was installing a 6' fully grouted bolt, the bearing plate wasn't orientated in the right direction. The IE reached up with the right hand to position the plate, simultaneously pushing the bolt into the hole, pinching the tip of the right index finger between the plate and roof.
The IE was using a hand drill to bore out a broken bolt to a tram lever on a roof bolter. As the IE applied pressure to the drill, the 3/16" bit scattered causing a fragment of metal to become logged in the corner of the right eye. The IE was transported to the Sparta Community Hospital ER where medical treatment was administrated, to care for the eye.
On 12/27/21 while drilling a hole to install a 6' roof bolt. The IC had a premade roof bolt leaning against the drill boom tray. Unknowing the location of the base of the bolt, as the IC lowered the drill boom it struck the bolt causing it to strike the right knee. The IC continued to work until placed on restricted duty by and Orthopedic doctor on 1/4/22.
On 09/22/21 IE was roof bolting on Unit 2. While installing the 3rd row of roof bolts, IE swung the drill boom towards the right rib. The IE set the drill boom. It is believed that the foot of the drill boom was either positioned on a rock or weak floor material. The base smashed the rock/weak floor and lowered the drill boom, striking the IE in the hard hat.
Empty coal hauler turned in outby of entry #6, continuous miner operator in the face of #6 entry moved behind the tail of the miner to check sights. Empty hauler proceeded to back towards miner for loading, miner operator remained behind tail. Miner operator became pinned between tail of miner and tailgate of coal hauler. Miner operator suffered severe injuries to upper R leg.
IE was standing beside a slack pile of roof bolter cable as it was being reeled up. The cable became tight and made contact with the top of EE's left hand and wrist. EE received a fracture of the scaphoid bone of the left wrist.
IE was roof bolting pushing a roof bolt into the hole. The bolt head was not firmly seated into the drill chuck. EE reached towards the roof bolt and inadvertently hit the drill rotation causing the right hand to be caught between the roof bolt head and the drill check. Fractured lower right arm.
IE was installing roof bolts. As they pushed a roof bolt up into the hole the bolt bent causing pressure on the drill wrench. The drill wrench broke striking them in the mouth. Employee received 1 broken tooth and a laceration on their lip requiring 2 sutures.
IE was operating a boom hoist on the back of a maintenance service vehicle. As ee was retracting the hoist rope ee placed right hand between the rope and the hoist arm. IE had right middle finger pinched between the rope and hoist arm. EE received a fracture to the tip of right middle finger.