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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 7, 2022 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking through water hole between xc 17 and 18, and mis stepped straining muscle in thigh.

August 10, 2022 CO · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking belt line in low top xc26-xc30, EE bent over while walking, the floor was wet and slippery with mud. EE's left foot slipped out causing left knee to twist.

June 21, 2022 CO · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was carrying a crib along belt drive & tripped over pressure plate causing EE to fall forward landing on belt structure, causing EE's finger to be smashed between crib & Belt structure resulting a laceration.

June 8, 2022 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was stepping over screen pile at back of bolter, foot caught the screen causing EE to trip landing on left shoulder. Pulled ligaments between the Clavicle & Collar bone.

October 15, 2021 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Fall from machine

EE was standing on drill box to put resin stick in hole. EE slipped catching self with right hand causing labral tear and bicep tendinitis

April 26, 2021 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mine floor was previously wet and had since dried. Equipment was used in the area while the mine floor was wet leaving tire tracks. The employee failed to recognize the hazard while carrying 4 cable bolts and inadvertently stepped in one of the dried tire tracks straining their right knee.

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