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January 16, 2026 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to plant to start EE's shift and slipped on a patch of ice resulting in a fractured ankle.

September 6, 2025 OH · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Patient was hanging line curtain when EE's feet got tangled in it causing EE to fall. EE fell into the side of a scoop battery causing a laceration and broken nose

March 18, 2025 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall from machine

While exiting the caterpillar 926M forklift employee missed the top step and fell to the ground on shoulder.

February 12, 2025 PA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting a scoop and twisted knee. EE was excused from work on 3/11/2025, and will be getting meniscus repaired in right knee.

December 5, 2024 PA · Coal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on ice getting out of EE's vehicle and hit EE's head. This resulted in a concussion. EE was excused from work 12/10/2024.

June 20, 2024 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was bending a bolt when EE's hand slipped off the bolt causing EE to fall forward. Using EE's arms to brace EE's fall, EE's right forearm struck a roof plate laying in the mud. This caused a laceration.

June 18, 2024 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was reaching for a strap on the bolter when EE slipped and landed on EE's left shoulder.

May 1, 2024 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking around the mag bin to get a roller when EE fell through the floor which had deteriorated to the ground about 15 feet. This resulted in a broken arm and a lost time injury.

February 21, 2024 OH · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

miner was exiting the Johnson Mantrip when they stood up off of it their right knee twisted and hyperextended.

January 19, 2024 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was outside in the yard after the shift. Employee slipped on the snow and fell. Breaking four bones in foot.

November 22, 2023 PA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wet conditions on an incline surface which caused the employee to twist EE's left knee resulting with a torn meniscus.

February 16, 2023 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Our employee is a truck driver. Employee had mud on boots and slipped on the ground and fell while stepping down out of truck. Employee fractured wrist.

December 30, 2022 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE FACE CRAWLING IN THE MUD WHEN EEE TWISTED AND FELT A PAIN IN EE'S KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 3/22/2023 BEFORE SURGERY FOR A TORN MENISCUS.

December 28, 2022 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was attempting to locate frozen spot on 10" pipe while on a ladder. The pipe broke and struck EE off the ladder resulting in a broken foot and wrist.

November 16, 2022 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The H 10 section was moving to a new section, H 11, employee was helping set low drive for new section. While walking stepped in hole twisting left ankle resulting in lost time.

August 26, 2022 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving the section when they slipped on the conveyor belt twisting their right knee which resulted in a meniscus tear.

July 23, 2022 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to stand a scoop tire up by hand when employee lost footing hitting face against the rim. Resulting in 3 stitches inside bottom lip and 1 outside.

March 14, 2022 PA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Getting out of scoop, twisted, felt pop in lower back. This resulted in restricted duty.

December 28, 2021 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

When installing a cable bolt into the roof, the head of the bolt and the plate was still on the ground. EE stumbled and went down on left knee and struck the plate just above knee pad resulting in a cut that received 3 stitches.

September 13, 2021 PA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting scoop, foot slipped resulting left knee to twist. Employee worked till 09/30/2021. First day missed 10/01/2021 making this a lost time accident.

August 5, 2021 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting scoop, employee twisted left knee resulting in a dislocation of knee cap. This resulted in a lost time accident.

June 2, 2021 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was wet and muddy, EE was getting on the loader, slipped on a step causing EE to fall. Grabbed railing with right arm causing pressure on shoulder.

June 9, 2020 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dry low coal seam. While crawling EE twisted left knee.

May 19, 2020 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While going to hook up slings EE slipped and fell. While falling EE put arms out to break the fall resulting in a fractured right wrist. No work missed.

January 30, 2020 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking in beltline, slipped, twisted knee

March 22, 2019 PA · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall from machine

While throwing posts off the back of the Cat IT Forklift the employee slipped and fell off of the counterweight. Breaking 3 ribs.

November 12, 2018 PA · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting the scoop EE twisted left knee, tearing the meniscus. EE went off work 12/3/18. EE is scheduled for surgery 12/27/18.

September 11, 2018 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IND GOT OFF THE JOHNSTON PERSONAL CARRIER AND BEGAN TO WALK TO EE'S MOBILE BRIDGE WHEN EE TRIPPED AND WENT TO FALL. EE STUCK EE'S ARM AND HAND OUT TO PREVENT SELF FROM FALLING WHEN EE FELT A PAIN IN EE'S LEFT SHOULDER WHICH RESULTED IN A SHOULDER STRAIN

June 22, 2018 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the operator's compartment when they put weight on the right leg, their ankle rolled to the side.

April 5, 2018 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee noticed a leak on a dozer. EE climbed onto the ripper to gain access to a drain valve when ee felt a pain in ee knee. This resulted in a strained MCL and first day missed work was 4/6/2018

March 20, 2018 PA · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking from Rock Truck to Loader. When EE got to the Loader EE felt a sharp pain in the right leg/ankle. This resulted in a spiral fracture to the tibia.

March 1, 2018 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

employee was working at the face when they slipped and fell. EE tried to break the fall with the right hand and lacerated the fingers on that hand on some sharp rocks.

April 14, 2017 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working on a pump in a sump, employees foot got stuck in the mud. EE tried to twist out but fell over breaking ee leg.

November 1, 2016 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While crossing over the low belt ee twisted left knee when ee hit the mud on the other side, causing medial and lateral tears.

September 15, 2016 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was just walking when slipped on a slippery spot and fell into a shallow hole.

March 10, 2016 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing ladder onto equipment. EE lost EE's handle and fell to the ground.

January 14, 2016 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The loader operator was getting off the CAT 992G loader at the end of the shift. EE stepped off the counter weight of the machine with EE's right foot onto a level berm. EE stepped onto a piece of #3 stone causing EE's ankle to roll and EE fell to the ground. EE was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.

January 12, 2016 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While putting main line in EE slipped and fell striking EE's right elbow on the ground. EE's elbow swelled up and EE went to hospital. EE received shot.

October 8, 2015 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While the employee was running across the coal yard to his hi-lift, he stepped in a hole rolling his right foot breaking both bones in his lower leg.

September 23, 2015 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped and hit his lip on the scoop he was going to operate. Not serious, no lost time.

May 15, 2015 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee was pulling on a new piece of conveyor belt that had just been threaded through a belt tail he lost his footing on the muddy bottom and as he slipped - strained his left knee. ***Employee did not go off work until 6/10/15***

April 9, 2015 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall from machine

As the employee was entering the cab of the D-10 dozer, he slipped and fell off the machine.

March 19, 2015 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pulling rock off miner employee stepped on uneven bottom twisting knee. Employee worked up until the day of his surgery on 4-28-15

January 27, 2015 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was driving on the haul road into the mine when his truck became stuck. He walked up to the top of the hill to get help. When he walked back down to the truck he bent down to find a place to hook a chain and his feet slipped out from under him because the road was icy. He went to the ER and he has 4 broken ribs.

January 7, 2015 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to his loader, the employee slipped and fell onto his right wrist, which resulted in a fracture.

December 2, 2014 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking his foot got stuck in mud and he twisted his knee.

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