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While watering belt to reduce friction against skirt rubber during a changeout, employee tripped over the water hose as EE was moving down the cat walk. EE fell and broke EE's wrist.
Employee stated that while cleaning on the slope belt they tripped and fell, striking components of the slope belt, resulting in facial fractures.
Injured employee was walking in the #2 entry of the HG 5 section when EE stepped in a hole and twisted EE's left knee. No scheduled shifts have been missed as a result of the incident, employee started physical therapy on 4/27/26.
Employee was working in soft ground conditions when EE's right foot became stuck. EE lost balance, fell, and fractured EE's ankle. 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.
Employee set up a 5' step ladder to assist with hanging a bag. When they stepped up onto the first rung the left leg shifted causing them to lose balance and fall. They used their left arm to brace for the fall. Their hand struck the ground spraining their thumb. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.