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Employee was getting out of mantrip tripping on another employees foot, twisting the left knee. Employee had surgery on knee 05/22/2026 and placed on restrictions of mainly sit down work only.
Employee stepped in hole when they felt left knee pop started to hurt and swell. Employee was placed on restriction (sit down work only).
Employee was roof bolting (rehabbing) M7 belt-line Entry #5 cross-cut #28 when EE slipped on a flat rock, hyper extending EE's right knee. MRI results from 11/25/2025 showed a torn meniscus.
Employee was pulling cable through intake wall on M2 crosscut #31 entry #6 when EE's right foot got caught in a pallet of block, causing EE to fall, twisting EE's knee. Employee had MRI and placed on light duty and referred to Ortho.
Employee was putting water on Unit#3 E-sled at when EE slipped on a rock twisting EE's right knee. A recent MRI has shown a meniscus tear with surgery scheduled for October 10th. Employee has been working normal duties and will continue until surgery date.
Employee was running miner, waiting on hauler to come in and was walking towards miner when EE tripped over rock injuring EE's right knee.
Employee was stepping off of tractor onto the steering cylinder twisting their knee. Employee has been working with no restrictions and on 04/24/2025 Doctor decided they needed surgery.
Employee was getting out of a battery scoop and felt back pain. Employee has been working without restrictions, but still was having some pain. Employee had an MRI done on 2/7/2025 and was placed off work for a possible herniated disc.
Employee was walking through a wet area on the weekly exam and slipped, causing a twist/popping to the left knee. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was beside the roof bolter and encountered some floor irregulars with the right foot. The employee twisted and sprained the right ankle. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was pre shifting the unit and stepped in a hole twisting the knee. Employee has been working without restrictions but still having pain. An MRI on 12-12-24 showed a tear to the right knee meniscus. Surgery is being scheduled.
Employee was carrying a timber through a muddy area when the foot got stuck causing the knee to twist. Employee was placed on restrictions. An MRI shows a torn meniscus.
Employee was changing batteries on the coal hauler when they tripped on the jumper cable and fell on the edge of the battery with the right shoulder. Employee has been working without restrictions with no signs of improvement. An MRI on 11-14-24 showed a tear to the rotator cuff. Surgery is scheduled for 12-6-24.
Employee was pulling up bolter cable and slipped in the mud, twisting the left knee. Employee received a left knee meniscus tear.
Employee was walking to get their coal hauler when they got tripped up and fell landing on the right arm/shoulder area. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee arrived at tool hole to find it flooded. While running to see if pump at the nearby sump was off, employee tripped and landed on the right wrist. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was walking from the beltline to the haulroad when they tripped and fell landing on the buttocks. Employee has been working full duty and doing at home therapy but was still having symptoms. A follow up appointment was made and surgery was scheduled for 11/13/2024 for a Lumbar Radiculopathy. Employee worked full duty until surgery day.
Injured was walking in the clean coal yard and tripped over a rock. EE landed on EE's hand and sprained EE's wrist. EE was seen at the Dr. on 4/8/2024 and a splint was placed on EE's wrist.
Employee was walking an air course and stepped in a hole and twisted the right knee. Employee was seen by a doctor when the knee did not seem to get any better. An MRI on 4/18/24 showed a tear to the meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 4/26/24.
Employee was walking away from the drive area and tripped and fell to the knees. The right knee landed on something hard and employee noticed some pain. On 4/16 employee went to the clinic for evaluation, After 4 weeks and still not better, employee was sent for MRI. It was determined on 5/20/24 that there was a tear to the meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 5/24/24.
Employee was walking "quickly" towards the miner. When they went through the curtain they hit their hip on the corner of the miner tail, causing them to fall backwards and land on the buttocks. Employee was placed on restrictions for tailbone pain.
Employee was working on the continuous miner when EE stepped off to get a tool and twisted their knee. Employee has been working without restrictions. A follow up and MRI on 1/19/2024 showed a tear to the right meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 2/02/2024.
Employee was working on a compressed airline underground. When a hammer was used to make sure the shut off valve was closed completely the valve blew apart. The employee was standing with their left foot in the mud and when the line blew apart the employee turned to the side but the foot did not. Employee received a compound fracture below the knee and fractured wrist.
Employee slipped when shutting off a main water valve and cut their hand. Employee was taken to the ER and received 4 sutures.
Employee was installing a tram motor on a scoop. When the employee dismounted from the scoop, EE felt a pop behind the toes of the left foot. Employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was working on the unit feeder and slipped on a pile of coal. The knee twisted one way and the body went the other. An MRI on 8-22-23 showed a tear to the meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 9-1-23
Injured was pulling PTA cable around the corner and slipped and fell on the concrete at belt drive, hurting the left shoulder. After an MRI on 3/20/2023 it appeared that the left shoulder had a tear in the rotator cuff. Injured was placed on restrictions awaiting a surgery date.
Injured was working in the beltline when EE stepped in a hole and twisted EE's knee. On 12/06/2022 MRI results showed a meniscus tear in the right knee. Surgery is scheduled.
Injured was lifting discharge line to the mine roof. The pipe shifted and the injured lost footing causing a popped feeling in the knee. An MRI on 12/2 showed that the meniscus in the right knee was tore. Surgery is scheduled for 12/16/22.
While setting timbers in the M3 Intake, the injured stepped in a hole and strained the right knee. On 11/22/2022 an MRI showed a torn medial meniscus of the right knee.
Injured was walking toward the M10 belt drive when injured tripped over a belt block that was left behind. As injured lost balance the shoulder came into contact with the coal rib. An MRI on 11-10-2022 showed a tear to the rotator cuff. The injured was placed on a 25lb work restriction. On 1/16/2023 they scheduled surgery for 1/18/2023.
Injured was working on the Mine No2 fan. While EE attempting to open the mandoor at the back of the fan, EE lost EE's footing and fell off the concrete ledge (46" high). Injured fell to the ground and landed on EE's left side fracturing four ribs.
Injured was climbing out of a coal hauler when injured's feet slipped and felt pain in right inner thigh. Injured was diagnosed with a groin strain on 6/27. Injured was seen again on 7/14 and 7/28 for same injury. On 7/28 a CT scan was ordered. On 8/9 it was determined that the injured needs hernia surgery.
Injured bent down to pick up a saddle (belt structure). When injured stood up EE's shirt got caught causing EE to lose footing. EE fell and smashed EE's fingers between two saddles. This resulted in a fractured little finger with six sutures.
Injured walked out the door of the prep plant going to the foreman's pickup. Due to the weather conditions the whole area was a solid sheet of ice. The injured slipped and fell hurting the right shoulder as the injured tried to catch self. The injured was still in discomfort on 4/1/2022 and went to the doctor. On 4/6/2022 and MRI showed a tear in the rotator cuff.
Injured was setting the miner over. While walking backwards EE lost balance and fell. A rock struck EE's face and caused a laceration. Injured also strained ACL on right leg.
Injured was stepping over a concrete slab and stepped awkwardly coming down and strained left leg. On 12/9/21 injured was seen by doctor and placed on restrictions for knee strain and sent for MRI then on 12/14/21 MRI results revealed a tiny peripheral tear of the meniscus.
Injured fell and hit elbow on the coal rib and the mine floor causing elbow to become dislocated. Injured was transported for medical attention and and elbow was put back in place.
Injured was walking the M2 belt line and EE's knee locked up and EE fell to the ground and when EE fell EE's left knee hit a piece of C-Channel. The employees left knee was x-rayed and it was discovered EE had broken EE's knee cap.
Injured was walking and stepped on uneven surface at a battery station twisting a knee. On 5/14/21 injured wanted to have knee looked at, so was set up to have MRI done on knee and was placed on restrictions on this date.
Injured reported on 3/16/21 that EE had fallen and hurt shoulder but could not remember when it was when it had occurred exactly. Injured was sent to dr and on 3/24/21 was reported EE had a torn rotator cuff.
Injured was checking fluids on EE's security truck. EE slipped/tripped on the ground and landed on EE's arm.
Injured was walking around the feeder to meter a cable and hyper extended left knee. Injured continued the shift and then on 11/2/20 went for medical attention and was then placed on restrictions for left knee sprain.
Injured was walking and stepped on uneven ground and twisted left knee. On 7/20/20 MRI results show EE suffered a Posterior Horn Medial Meniscus Tear.
Injured twisted EE's knee on 3/27/20 but continued to work. Injured still had pain and was sent for an MRI and discovered on 4/20/20 that EE had suffered a meniscus tear in EE's knee.
Injured twisted EE's knee on 1/26/2019 at a sister mine. EE was later transferred to the Carlisle Mine and had further complications with EE's knee. EE had knee surgery on 3/9/2020 and placed on restricted duty.
Injured was walking around coal hauler and stepped on uneven surface and sprained left ankle. Injured was placed on restrictions on 2/3/2020 for the ankle.
Injured stepped on uneven surface and twisted ankle on 1/24/2020 but continued to work regular duties until 2/18/20 when employee was still having discomfort in the ankle. On this date the employee went for medical observation and an MRI and was placed on restricted duties.
Injured was walking backwards and slipped and fell, straining left knee. On 10/21/19 MRI results came back showing injured suffered a meniscus tear and was referred to a Ortho for further consult.
Employee was pulling bolter cable on 9/12/2019 and twisted EE's knee. EE had surgery on 3/26/2020 to repair the knee.