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April 27, 2026 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking around a trash when EE slipped, rolled EE's left ankle, and strained EE's left foot.

April 24, 2026 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was carrying bolter glue to a roof bolter when EE slipped on some loose coal on the ground and fell into a ventilation tube with EE's right knee.

February 28, 2026 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking a belt when they slipped and fell. When they fell, they landed on their arm and bruised their ribs.

January 17, 2026 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking when EE tripped over a rock and fell hitting EE's elbow on the ground.

November 12, 2025 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking at the MN2 header when EE rolled EE's ankle and fell to EE's knees.

September 15, 2025 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE stumbled when standing up after bleeding brakes on a mantrip. They fell into the mantrip and then to the ground straining their shoulder.

September 12, 2025 AL · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking down the slope when they slipped with their left foot. As they slipped they rolled their right ankle causing a sprain.

August 20, 2025 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE exiting a mantrip that was stuck on a hill. When they went towards the crosscut, they stumbled and fell striking right elbow.

August 6, 2025 AL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was completing a pre-op on a rock truck when they slipped and fell. When the employee fell, they felt a pain in right shoulder. The employee finished the shift and requested treatment on 8-7-25

June 4, 2025 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking when their foot got caught in the mud causing them to fall. They strained their back when they fell.

April 7, 2025 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was examining a mainline conveyor when they stepped over a pipe and slipped. When this happened, they felt a sharp pain in their right heel extending to their calf.

February 7, 2025 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was hanging a tube that had fell when EE was pulled into the tube. The employee hit EE's nose on the edge of the tubing.

December 30, 2024 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was going to get a roof bolt and slipped on a rock. When the employee slipped, employee fell into the roof bolter and hit the left side of abdomen.

October 18, 2024 AL · Coal lampman, lamp person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was getting ready before shift when IE slipped and fell in the bath house. The employee finished the scheduled shift, worked 2 more scheduled shifts, and requested medical treatment.

October 10, 2024 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking down the slope when EE tripped and strained their left knee. The IE requested medical attention after walking to the bottom of the slope.

October 8, 2024 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking to the PC when IE slipped in the mud and strained IE's back.

October 3, 2024 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was stepping over a dewater pipe at the 2W dewater screen when IE fell to the ground landing on left hip.

September 3, 2024 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual twisted EE' right ankle when dismounting the crusher. EE worked unrestricted until 9/23/24. Began missing work 9/24/2024. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

August 12, 2024 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking and got their foot stuck in mud. They heard a pop in their knee when they pulled it free.

August 7, 2024 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking off the LW face when they slipped and twisted their left ankle. The IE completed the shift and requested medical treatment on 8-8-24.

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