IE was a passenger in a mantrip that was travelling into a track spur. The mantrip struck a dolly that was unseen by the driver, and IE's back struck EE's seat hard. Employee continued to work without restriction until seeking medical attention on 4/24/2026, and began missing days after that. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
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Showing all 48Employee was helping switch cars in belt spur when motorman #2 pushed cars towards EE. EE was standing near motor when EE's foot was injured. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue. Body placement was an issue.
Employee was operating mantrip dragging slick line when rope that was attached to pipe broke and piece of metal from rope struck EE's elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rule and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was riding in mantrip when the mantrip went into a spur and struck another ride, injuring employee's back and neck. PPE was not a factor; mining systems was not a factor.
Employee was sitting in a track spur when another mantrip came into spur and struck EE's ride. Causing injury to EE's head and chest. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor.
Employee was sitting in a track spur when another mantrip came into ride and struck EE's ride. Causing contusion to EE's back and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor.
IE was travelling on the mainline track on a golf cart and encountered a motor trip travelling toward them. They attempted to get out of the way but was unable, and was struck by the motor.
Employee was operating dump truck when it became stuck in mud. While attempting to get pushed out of mud by another piece of equipment, the dump truck moved or jolted causing employee to injure their neck. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was walking along stage loader when a rock struck EE injuring EE's finger. Mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue, PPE was an issue.
Moving passenger vehicle. The closing door struck the left side of EE's head, knocking head and most of body into the car. The EE received a minor cut on the R side of head, eyebrow area, but L leg, below the knee, was still outside the vehicle. The vehicle continued forward, still in contact with 12" barrier post, door closed, causing both bones in EE's lower leg to be fractured.
Employee was tramming shuttle car when EE hit a hole and while holding on EE felt pop in shoulder. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
Employee was hauling shields with motor, when motor came off track they struck against the kitchen resulting in bruising and strained muscles. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was operating a locomotive when EE hit EE's head on a cable bolt. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL JULY 15th.
Employee was riding in mantrip when it came off track, they hit their head and hurt tailbone. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was driving mantrip when it came off track injuring their back and ankle. PPE was not a factor mining system was not a factor.
Employee was in a mantrip was attempting to clear up off of the haulage, when the mantrip bumped into another mantrip that was in the spur. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, rules and regulations were not a factor.
Employee was operating man trip when a piece of material got behind EE's glasses and entered EE's eye. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was driving mantrip when they slowed down to stop, they hit their head on a strap. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was a factor.
Employee was pulling trip when motor derailed, employee was pushed into side of kitchen causing EE to injure EE's chest area. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was operating motor when EE was struck by a pipe that was along the track. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
While riding in an open mantrip, a piece of mesh hanging from the roof struck employee in the left eye. This injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
Employee was driving mantrip when employee got dirt in eye behind employee's glasses. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was sitting in a scoop when another scoop trammed by EE. The fire suppression on the 2nd scoop went off causing the dry chemical to get in EE's eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor.
Employee was operating scoop when employee got a piece of calcium in eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was tramming a scoop. The EE was tramming scoop down entry when employee ran over roof strap causing a laceration on back of right shoulder. The cause of this incident was employee did not walk tram roads before operating scoop. 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 traveling in a mantrip at the start of there shift when a trailing mantrip bumped into a stopped mantrip. 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.
Was trying to move golf cart away from a piece of equipment when right leg got caught along locomotive (not in use, parked)
Trail motor struck lead motor that went into switch.
A fully trained miner was tramming a scoop when dust got into eye. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was injured when another mantrip struck the water car they were filling. No safety guards were an issue.
A fully trained miner was operating a mantrip when they struck a parked mantrip. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was tramming a motor when they hit their back on the seat. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
While backing up a rock truck the wheels slipped in soft material and employee's knee struck against the inside of the truck cab. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
a fully trained miner was operating a motor when the motor struck a supply car. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was standing next to a scoop when the operator swung the bucket and pinched miner to the rib. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was a passenger in a mantrip when it came off track causing pain to the miner's right shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was driving a mantrip when they hit another mantrip when they went into a switch. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Employee became ill upon reaching the worksite. In the process of taking EE out of the mine, the mantrip derailed and the employee's left shoulder struck against the side of the passenger compartment. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
A fully trained miner was operating a motor when the motor derailed and caused the miner to injure their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner injured a knee when a mantrip hit the mantrip the miner was standing in front of causing it to hit the miner's knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was operating a motor when they hit their head on a roof bolt. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was operating a mantrip when EE hit their head on the mesh on the roof. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was profiling belt structure when a finger was smashed by the belt roller. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was hooking up a flinger duster when EE's leg was pinched by the scoop bucket. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was driving a mantrip when EE hit EE's head on a roof strap. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was operating a motor when they trammed into a supply car. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was operating a Triple Seven truck when it started bouncing on bumps and jammed miner's lower back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained employee was the passenger in a mantrip when the mantrip hit a parked motor injuring EE's right shoulder. No protective guards were involved in the accident.