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February 9, 2026 IL · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to battery charger un Unit 2 Battery Barn XC 122 2nd Outby charger, employee tripped and fell on their right side. This resulted in 2 broken ribs.

February 22, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking around maintenance sled employee stated they tripped and tried to catch themself then stepped in a hole at the same time. Felt sharp pain in shoulder.

January 14, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee slipped on ladder while taking down drops in Unit 1 for a belt and power move. EE was using a 4' ladder and stepped on the 3rd step when EE slipped. EE landed on EE's left foot and stated EE rolled EE's foot and twisted EE's left knee.

June 25, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was installing inside bolt when a rock slid off canopy and slid down. When the employee went to move out of the way they rolled their ankle resulting in a small fracture.

May 20, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee lost their footing when stepping off ladder in Unit 3 Battery Barn. They fell to ground and strained their knee. They were seen by onsite medical and offsite medical. They continued to work until they were taken off for their January 2025 surgery.

May 6, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to mantrip in breezeway. Employee's foot fell in an opening in the grate in the breezeway that was 6" wide.

April 1, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Struck by falling object

While setting a timber, the employee climbed on a piece of coal to cap off the timer and fell on their side and then was struck by the timber. After evaluation and treatment they continued to work until April 15th.

April 24, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Throwing miner cable over and tripped over gob. Fell into rib and caught themselves with their hands. Released to return to work. Began missing work from Dr. note on 4/27/2023.

March 31, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While on the return side of a partially built stopping the employee was struck by a man door and fell forward onto EE's pallet of material. EE continued to work until EE was taken off on April 4, 2023.

February 22, 2023 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was installing cells in a coal hauler battery, when employee stepped back and tripped backwards, falling to the ground. Employee continued to work until employee was taken off by a medical doctor on 2/27/2023.

February 5, 2023 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing on the back of the miner for a repair and felt something pop in their left knee. They continued to work until they were taken off by a medical doctor on 2/13/2023.

July 29, 2022 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was using a pry bar while standing on concrete forms. The pry bar slipped and the employee fell approximately four feet landing on EE's left side.

June 17, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was getting out of ram car and tripped, causing EE to fall against the rib and to the ground. EE continued to work until EE's injury was aggravated and was taken off for medical care.

April 16, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped and fell while walking. Continued to work until July when EE was taken off for further treatment.

January 28, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the U/G production unit when EE tripped and fell to the mine floor injuring their shoulder.

January 10, 2022 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the working face to the tool bench when EE tripped and fell to the mine floor catching self with EE's hand and arm, jamming EE's shoulder. This incident occurred on 01/10/2022, employee continued working until 01/20/2022 when EE was taken off work by EE's doctor for treatment.

October 20, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across the U/G working section when EE stepped in a hole/rut twisting left knee.

April 3, 2021 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was performing maintenance duties. While EE was getting down off of a roof bolter, EE fell and injured EE's left shoulder. This occurred on 04/03/2021. Due to medical opinion EE was removed from duty 04/03/2021.

March 17, 2021 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was doing service work on a piece of equipment, while walking around the machine EE tripped and fell injuring EE's right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 05/14/2021 when EE was taken out for surgery.

September 24, 2020 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a bag of rock dust and had a slip/trip/fall event. In the process of falling employee damaged right shoulder.

January 28, 2020 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking across the mine faces when they encountered a slight incline and slipped a twisted an ankle causing a fracture.

December 2, 2019 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was carrying roof bolts from the back of the roof bolter to the front of the roof bolter. The employee tripped and fell to the mine floor, fracturing their right thumb.

August 26, 2019 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee slipped and twisted and felt pain in their knee as EE was pulling on the roof bolter cable. The employee continued to work until 11/20/19 when EE went out for surgery.

February 26, 2019 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking across the coal face area when the employee stepped in a hole and twisted their left knee. The employee continued to work, until they were given work restriction on 03/14/2019.

December 28, 2018 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking on the slack pile for the miner doing perm, the employee's foot got tangled in the cable and the employee twisted their ankle. The employee continued to work until 1/3/19. An x-ray was taken on 1-3-19 and a fracture was discovered.

March 22, 2018 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was walking with a ram car jumper when they tripped and fell to the mine floor. The jumper plug fell against the employees left small finger. The employee continued to work until 04/03/2018.

December 29, 2017 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking around their roof bolter when the employee stepped in a hole and twisted and rolled their ankle.

June 22, 2017 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking an tripped on a small rock. The employee fell hitting their knee on the mine floor.

June 12, 2017 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee stepped off a small pile of gob and fell onto right knee. The accident occurred on 06/12/17. The employee continued to work until 06/21/17 when ee went off on restricted duty. This accident is under further investigation.

March 25, 2017 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was washing down the slope with another employee when the employee holding the wash down hoses slipped and struck the other employee holding hose slack with their elbow.

December 5, 2016 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was caring stopping sealant and a ladder when the employee slipped and fell hurting their right shoulder. The employee continued to work until the employee went out for surgery on 05/26/2017.

June 7, 2016 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was looking over the edge of an area of overcast construction when EE fell and fractured a bone in hand. This fracture was discovered on a follow up visit on 6-8-16, the employee continued to work until 6-14-16.

February 10, 2016 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking in the Last Open Crosscut when they stepped in a hole in the mine floor and felt a pop in their left knee. The employee's accident occurred on 2/10/16 and EE continued to work until 3/17/16.

February 5, 2015 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking back to the roof bolter when he fell to the mine floor. We have classified this condition as an occupational illness rather than an occupational injury because the preliminary indications are that it resulted from repetitive trauma to an area that was previously subject to a severe trauma at another mine operated by another mine operator.

October 13, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee while bolting slipped on a piece of slate and stretched or tore something in his shoulder.

September 8, 2014 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking up to the miner at the start of the shift when he slipped on a piece of rock and fell to the mine floor hurting his shoulder.

May 14, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was exiting the roof bolter at the end of the shift when he tripped and struck his left forearm against the material pod on the roof bolter. The employee received a laceration on his left forearm that required four staples.

July 11, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

The employee was standing on a ladder in #3 entry while hanging a line curtain. One leg of the ladder sank in the mine floor, causing the employee to lose his balance and fall from the ladder.

May 8, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on uneven mine floor and put his left arm out to break his fall. Afterward, the employee felt pain in his left shoulder. The employee continued to work until undergoing surgery for a torn rotator cuff on July 23rd.

March 12, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up to the face in the 1st sub main north entry 2 and he stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee.

January 30, 2012 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on a piece of rock and fell. He continued to work, had an MRI, and started working with restrictions on 2-24-12.

March 7, 2011 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prairie State Generating Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee sustained tendon damage to his right arm when he tried to stop his fall by grabbing belt structure. He had slipped on wet wooden bridge planks. The employee continued to work until restricted from duty by physician starting on March 21, 2011.

February 23, 2010 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was standing on third rung of 12' step ladder lowering a chainfall. He lost footing and tried to catch his fall coming in contact with the ground fracturing a bone in His wrist.

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