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May 1, 2026 IL · Coal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was running string line for a new refuse drive and when EE turned around, EE tripped on another section of the line that had been run. When IE fell EE hurt EE's foot.

April 26, 2026 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The IE was carrying a bottle of compressed gas down the longwall face when EE slipped and fell. The IE has pain in the middle part of EE's back.

March 18, 2026 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was carrying a top belt roller when EE's foot got stuck in the mud. IE then fell and landed on the roller hurting EE's back.

December 1, 2025 IL · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. stated they were removing straps from trailer and stepped on a glut causing knee to pop, employee is off waiting on MRI.

November 25, 2025 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. stated they stepped out of shuttle car twisting ankle on rock. X-ray showed no breaks or broken bones.

November 14, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was pulling tubes out of the return. When EE was trying to pull them around the fan EE twisted the wrong way and EE hurt EE's back.

November 11, 2025 IL · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of fueling up an excavator at the North Fuel tank area on the refuse disposal area. When the EE stepped down off the track to the ground, their left knee gave out. The EE continued to work until 2/13/2026 when they went off for surgery on their knee.

October 16, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was helping carry an I beam down the beltline when EE slipped and fell hyper extending EE's knee

October 13, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was walking behind the longwall to repair an electric pump when EE slipped and fell.

October 3, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was shoveling out the taildrive to remove water when a sudden rush of water and gob hit EE in EE's right knee knocking EE down and twisted EE's knee.

September 25, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was walking through the boot wash when EE turned to enter the locker room EE slipped and fell.

September 14, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The IE was using a prybar and it slipped out causing the IE to fall and land on EE's elbow. The IE continued to work until 10/1/2025 when EE received surgery.

July 25, 2025 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was carrying bolting supplies when EE tripped and fell hitting EE's head and fell on EE's left shoulder and ribs.

July 23, 2025 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall from machine

IE was stepping down from a feed box to screen and lost EE's balance and fell on EE's right elbow. The doctor put EE in a sling and ordered EE off work

June 25, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Was working on D6T dozer that was down, was climbing down on the left side, holding handrail with right hand and right foot on the push arm, left foot slipped off push arm step, and hit right ribs on the tracks.

June 8, 2025 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. stated EE was using a bottom roller bracket as a handle to pull a bottom roller into a crosscut, as EE was pulling the bracket came of causing EE to lose balance and fall landing on EE's left wrist. X-ray shows a fracture.

June 4, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall from machine

I.E. stated they were stepping off of the platform backwards, their left foot was on the ground and their right foot hung on the 5-inch lip on the edge of the platform. I.E. fell backwards hitting their back on the foot of the ATRS. X-rays show a fracture in their L2.

May 15, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE tripped over a block/debris, fell, and hit EE's head jamming EE's neck.

April 21, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall from machine

IE was working on a conveyor belt, lost EE's footing, and fell. The IE felt pain in EE's back and was taken off work for the pain in EE's back

April 4, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

I.E. stated EE was getting a bag of rock dust off the roof bolter and slipped hitting EE's ribs and shoulder on the machine.

March 24, 2025 IL · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

I.E. using a ladder to hang curtain when the ladder broke and I.E. fell and broke left lower leg.

February 17, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE slipped on a shield toe carrying a PMCR and fell hurting their back.

January 6, 2025 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was exiting EE's personal vehicle when EE slipped and fell on the ice in the parking lot before entering the building. EE worked up until the doctor took EE off work on 2-12-2025.

December 29, 2024 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

I.E. was climbing onto dozer when I.E.'s foot slipped on an angle on the push arm and caught self on the handrail bruising left leg.

November 21, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was helping carry a jack when I.E. slipped and fell twisting their back

November 7, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was trying to take off EE's boots in the bath house and lost EE's balance and EE's foot got hung up under the bench and felt a pop in EE's leg.

November 2, 2024 IL · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall down stairs

The IE stepped out of the mine's guard shack and slipped on ice that formed on the wooden steps. As the IE fell, they hit their head and shoulder on the step. The IE continued to work until they went for shoulder surgery on 6/9/2025.

October 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

I.E. stated I.E. was helping change out belt on main north 3 and slipped and fell. When trying to catch self I.E. cut left hand on an unknown object on the mine floor.

September 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

They were reeling up the cable slack on the bolter when the cable got tight and hit IE in the legs causing EE to fall to the ground hurting their back.

August 21, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was pulling dust hose and tripped over curtain/mesh and fell causing a fracture in EE's ankle.

July 18, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was washing underneath the belt line at the dewatering system. During this time IE tripped on the water line and lost balance. IE fell and cut right forearm and received 4 sutures.

July 9, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was stepping down from the bolter and sprained foot.

June 7, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped getting out of bobcat. Caught self with left foot causing strain to EE's middle back and left knee

June 7, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. stated they had just finished changing canoe liners in HG 10 flow through, as I.E. was walking away from the flow through I.E. slipped in the mud causing right hand to fly up becoming wedged between the belt and the bottom roller. I.E. went to a hospital where X-rays showed no broken bones. I.E. is supposed to follow up with Ortho for full release

May 19, 2024 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was pulling 2x12's out from underneath the cribs and stepped backwards. IE's heal hit a crib and EE fell back and landed on EE's scsr. IE was diagnosed with two broken ribs on EE's right side.

March 22, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was setting up to do some maintenance on the feeder during the belt move. The belt crew shut off the 6" waterline 10 x-cuts outby the feeder. When they took apart the Victaulic fitting on the 2" water line. It recoiled backwards striking the IE in the back and IE fell to the ground with IE's leg folding behind IE. IE was taken off work pending MRI to the knee.

January 13, 2024 IL · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated they saw the emulsion line had blown and they were running down the travel road to find a shut-off when they rolled an ankle. Employee went to the hospital with no broken bones but was issued a walking boot and crutches.

November 22, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was watering the roads on the NE-mains travel road. IE got out of the tractor to hang up 1.5" hdpe pipe that IE knocked down. When IE went to hang the lines up IE slipped and hit head against the fifth wheel. IE received 5 sutures and an orbital fracture.

October 5, 2023 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

I.E. stated was helping add belt for a belt move and stepped on a wet piece of belt causing I.E. to slip and fall hitting right ear on vulcanize table. Employee had stitches put in ear at a hospital.

September 22, 2023 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-Class Mining LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was in the process of getting out of a track-hoe and the employee's leg buckled causing employee to fall. The employee did land on feet but injured back during the accident. The employee continued to work until surgery on September 18, 2024.

August 21, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was carrying trash to the truck. IE tripped over a cable bolt laying on the ground. IE fell and tried catching self with arm extended. IE has a rotator tear in the left shoulder.

August 7, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was rebuilding a stopping at x-cut 45. Area was wet and muddy. The wall was approximately 10' when the wall started leaning towards towards IE. IE felt the wall falling and jumped off the 4' ring of a ladder. IE had block land on EE's right leg. IE was diagnosed with a sprained wrist and a contusion to EE's right lower leg.

July 22, 2023 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was standing on shield 5 pulling in shields. After the shields had been pulled and pan pushed forward. IE stepped backwards off shield 5. IE stepped into a hole that was 4-6 inches deep. IE rolled an ankle. IE was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.

July 9, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was washing the slope at the 2200'. EE had the fire hose on top of shoulder and was transitioning it to under EE's arm. The fire nozzle caught EE's bibs or hit EE's hip causing it to turn on. The IE lost balance and fell to the ground striking EE's head on the floor. Witness thought EE was knocked unconscious but IE didn't believe EE was. IE was diagnosed with a concussion.

June 28, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

IE was sealing a stopping on HG-16 x-cut 68 between entry 2 and 3. IE fell from a 6' ladder two different times. The second time EE hit EE's head. IE was diagnosed with a concussion.

June 21, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was dropping ventilation tubing in the second open next to a sump. When IE dropped the tube IE had their body between the sump and the ventilation tube. One of the tubes was about to come down on IE so IE reacted and stepped back. IE fell in the sump. Fell approximately 5 feet on to back. IE was wrote off work with contusion/soreness.

June 2, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

IE was standing on a ladder on the opposite side of the stopping being built. The wall was almost to the point it could be capped off. The wall fell over and knocked IE off the ladder. IE landed on top of the block. IE was diagnosed with a lower right leg (calf area) bruise/contusion.

April 11, 2023 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was working on the surface belt and stepped wrong twisting an ankle causing a fracture. Employee finished the shift and worked the next day. IE was scheduled the next 4 days off and went to Dr. on 04/17/2023 and found out they had a fracture.

April 4, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was moving shear cable across the long wall face when IE slipped on the shield toes twisting their ankle.

February 23, 2023 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was adjusting the limit switch on the feeder. IE lost balance and fell backwards. IE tried to catch self with arm extended. IE was diagnosed with a navicular scaphoid fracture to the left hand.

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