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Employee was walking down the face when EE tripped over a rock and injured EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was carrying 20' beams through mud. The employee got EE's foot caught on a cable bolt that was sticking out of the mud, causing EE to fall with the beam in EE's hands. Employee fell to the ground, crushing EE's left hand under the beam and EE's body weight.
Employee was spotting belt structure when EE twisted around and felt pop in lower back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.
Employee was scaling rock down from top when a piece of rib started to come down. While EE was moving away from rib EE slipped and fell injuring EE's knee and ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was walking to center bolter when EE slipped and fell, EE tried to catch self and cut the top of EE's hand on a piece of slate. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.
Injured employee was carrying a belt roller with both hands along the 7 North #1 Belt between 24-25 blk. when they tripped on a piece of loose coal and lost balance. They fell against the side of a roller cradle, smashing right hand between the cradle and roller they were carrying. Suffered a contusion & swelling. Was wearing required PPE including metacarpal gloves.
Employee was cleaning at belt tail when EE stepped into a hole and twisted EE's ankle. EE also fell and injured EE's wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Injured was attempting to dismount Volvo rock truck with wet muddy boots and EE's foot slipped while climbing down steps causing an unexpected load on EE's left shoulder resulting in a sprain/strain type injury. Injured started missing work on 3/13/26 and was put off work pending an MRI. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Injured was carrying tools past 2 parked mantrips in 8W belt spur. While walking between mantrips EE stepped on an uneven surface causing EE to fall. Injured started missing work on 2-18-26. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Injured Employee was walking beside a parked Shuttle Car and slipped on loose coal (sloughage) and fell against the rib. They stuck right forearm out against the rib to catch themselves. Forearm hit a spad that was in the rib causing a small puncture and a cut requiring 3 stitches to close. Employee has training and experience. Returned to work next scheduled shift.
Injured employee was walking and tripped on a crib block causing EE to stumble and roll EE's right ankle. Has been diagnosed with a torn ligament. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.
Injured was walking away after throwing switch at Sugar Run slope back switch when EE slipped on the rail, falling onto the point rail. Injured started missing work on 2-19-26. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee was walking and stepped in hole and twisted ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was operating a diesel locomotive on the 8W CM Section track. They parked the motor and stepped out of the deck onto a steel tunnel liner for hoses to pass under the track rails. They slipped on loose gravel that was on the steel cover, slipped and fell down, landing on their right upper leg. No rules or regulations were violated & employee has training & experience.
Employee was pass through man door when they slipped on a rock and fell, landing on right knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was carrying a roller from track to belt when they slipped and fell injuring their thumb. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Injured was rib pinning in sump at St Leo Mains at 129 block, while walking around the bolter, EE stepped in a hole and twisted EE's left knee. Injured started missing work on 1/27/2026. no problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee was was on the 2 Left Longwall face and stepped in a hole at 7 shield, resulting in a severe sprain to left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was walking along the 8 South Back Switch Track, when EE tripped over the rail and fell, striking EE's right knee on the rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was hosing down catwalk at prep plant when EE slipped and fell injuring EE's wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was changing skirt rubber on belt line when they slipped and fell causing them to cut their arm and receive stitches. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was carrying a piece of bed rail stepped in hole felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Injured was hanging a run through curtain up in #2 entry of St Leo Mains 131-132 block, standing on the third rung of a 4' ladder leaning off the ladder to install a nail through the curtain when EE fell off the ladder and bruised EE's back when landing on the mine floor. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Employee was working at power center when EE stepped back and twisted EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was stepping out of the diesel locomotive they had parked. They stepped off the locomotive as they reached for a handle for support but the handle wasn't on this locomotive. Lost balance and fell landing on right shoulder. Has muscle damage in the shoulder. Employee has training and experience. Was wearing required PPE.
Injured employee was hanging a check curtain on the 7 North Mains CM Section. EE used an 18" high work platform so EE could reach the mine roof. While standing on the platform, EE pulled up on the curtain, lost EE's balance and fell off it, landing on EE's right shoulder. Result was a dislocated shoulder. Employee has training and experience. No rules or regulations were violated.
Employee was walking along trip of cars when EE sprained right ankle. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
Employee was getting roof strap off of miner when EE fell backwards and strained EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was climbing down off of 777 dump truck, when they slipped off of bottom rung on ladder. They felt a pop in knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Employee worked after the injury until March 4th 2026, when they began missing time for surgery.
Injured standing in first crosscut outby 8 west equipment doors near the end of loose take up rails while a scoop was unloading a double stack of take up sections on top of the loose rails. Duckbill drug across a loose rail, kicking it up when it got to the end of the rail striking injured, knocking EE down and landing on EE resulting in a fractured vertebrate.
Injured employee was walking past the Longwall Stageloader toward the face when a piece of coal fell from the roof and hit EE on the back causing EE to fall against the side of the Stageloader near the #1 shield. Received a cut above EE's left eyebrow requiring 5 sutures to close. Returned to work EE's next scheduled shift. No rules or regulations were violated.
Injured employee was operating longwall shields when EE stumbled on a relay bar. EE put out EE's right hand to catch self but EE's hand landed on a bolt plate (Jennmar Mini Monster Mat), causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention and the laceration was glued closed and bandaged. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.
Having trouble fixing an air tugger, EE was on the platform and coworker just looked at them and had eye contact. Coworker turned to keep working with third person and they heard a noise and EE was on the ground. No one knows exactly what happened. The assume that the safety catch for the drill steel came out.
Employee was changing steels on pan line bolter when EE's foot slipped and was caught under the drill pod. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. body positioning was a factor.
Employee was attempting to assist to move power center cars. Employee was walking into the track spur and slipped, tripped and fell over a piece of pipe. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. 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 helping with Longwall set up when EE walked away and stepped over pan line and twisted EE's ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.
Employee was standing on a tube, adjusting dog chain, when EE fell from the tube and injured EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
The miner was operating a 16M Caterpillar Road Grader that developed a oil leak. The miner was leaning out of the stopped Grader looking for the leak when EE fell to the ground injuring EE's ankle
While making preshift examination on 6 West belt, just outby the middrive, the examiner miss stepped on left foot, stepping on its side and rolling the ankle, resulting in a fracture to the left fibula. While falling they struck left elbow on belt structure resulting in a chipped bone. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training, or PPE.
Employee was walking from the face and twisted knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was helping carry a z drill when EE fell backwards and injured EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was dragging dust hose on belt line when it snagged, EE slipped and fell injuring EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was sweeping floor when EE claims EE stepped on an oil and water spot, causing EE to slip and twist EE's knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not factors. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was bolting off the miner when slate rock hit tube then hit EE, when EE fell, EE cut EE's finger on rib strap trying to catch self. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was bolting off miner when piece of rock came out of rib EE tried to guide it away with drill steel, it pushed EE causing EE to lose EE's footing. EE fell injuring EE's back. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Injured employee was walking through the #5-6 cross-cut at 116 block to get a ventilation tube. Stated EE stepped over a trailing cable and lost EE's balance and fell. Put EE's right hand out to catch EE's fall and hit the coal rib. Has pain and swelling in EE's wrist. Stated EE did not trip or step on cable or obstruction.
Employee was walking along a belt line when EE tripped and fell injuring EE's arm. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL 5/15/25.
While operating a scoop, the employee went through a curtain, tearing it down along the way. EE returned to re-hang the curtain that was torn down. Employee stepped up the ladder to finish hanging the curtain, mis stepped and fell backwards to the ground. As employee landed on the ground, EE snapped EE's neck and began to feel pain down EE's spine and right leg.
Employee was working along the track, while doing so EE tripped and pulled muscle in leg. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Injured employee was dismounting the continuous miner after climbing up onto it to examine the conveyor chain for a possible rock jam. A EE was getting down, EE fell and struck EEs leg against the edge of the machine's cable handler. This caused a deep laceration to EEs left lower leg. Received stitches and given time off work for wound to heal. Has training and 2 years experience.