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IE was cleaning with a loader when EE backed under a strap that was low hanging. The strap caught the canopy of the loader and flipped out of the machine causing a laceration to the operator back. This was investigated by MSHA.
IE was running a rock truck when they hit a pothole causing them to bounce and strain their back.
IE was riding on a mantrip to gather supplies for the shift when EE bumped EE's head on an I-Beam. The employee requested treatment for neck pain an hour later after reaching EE's assigned job for the shift.
IE was riding on a mantrip when the trip came to a sudden stop. The employee bumped EE's elbow on the roll bar of the mantrip causing a bruise.
IE was operating a water car when IE claimed to have run into a parked shuttle car that IE did not see straining IE's back. IE did not report the injury until 2 days later.
IE was operating a lotrac when EE dislodged a timber that fell and struck EE's elbow.
IE was riding in a mantrip and bounced. EE hit their head on the roof and when EE landed in the seat EE felt a strain in their back.
IE was pushing a ram car up a hill with a tractor when EE got on the bumper of the car. When the tractor fell from the bumper, EE bounced into the canopy straining their back.
IE was traveling down the haulage when they struck the rib with the mantrip.
IE pulled a shuttle car up on the back bumper of a CM. When the CM backed up it raised the shuttle car in the air. The shuttle car backed off of the bumper to the mine floor. IE claims to have bounced into the shuttle car canopy and strained their back.
IE was operating a shuttle car when IE ran over a crib block. This made the employee bounce in the seat of the shuttle car and hit head on the canopy. The employee claims to have strained neck.
IE was on a mantrip that backed into a car stop. The employee then felt a pain in lower back.
IE was riding in a mantrip when they claim they bounced. When they bounced they claimed to have strained their back. IE did not seek medical attention until 9-8-23.
EE claims to have strained their back after getting bounced on a loader. EE did not request medical treatment until multiple days after the incident. The EE has not missed any work due to this injury.
IE was operating a scoop when the brakes failed and IE hit the back of a tractor. When the scoop bucket came off the tractor it caused a pain in IE's lower back.
IE was driving along the haulage when they ran over a partial block that was covered in rock dust. This caused the steering wheel to turn unexpectedly. This caused a pain in the IE's wrist.
IE was driving a shuttle car when they missed a turn and drove into the rib. IE felt a pain in the middle of their back. IE was brought out and taken to the hospital.
IE was riding in a manbus when the manbus started sliding as coming to a stop. The IE turned around to look and hit head pushing the hat down onto EE's glasses causing a small cut and stiffness. IE was brought out to be checked.
IE was moving belt structure with a lotrac. A top frame got caught on the forks of the lotrac. When the IE went to remove the top frame it slid off of the forks and struck right foot. IE did not request treatment until 9-28-20