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May 1, 2026 IL · Coal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was running string line for a new refuse drive and when EE turned around, EE tripped on another section of the line that had been run. When IE fell EE hurt EE's foot.

November 14, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was pulling tubes out of the return. When EE was trying to pull them around the fan EE twisted the wrong way and EE hurt EE's back.

November 11, 2025 IL · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of fueling up an excavator at the North Fuel tank area on the refuse disposal area. When the EE stepped down off the track to the ground, their left knee gave out. The EE continued to work until 2/13/2026 when they went off for surgery on their knee.

October 16, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was helping carry an I beam down the beltline when EE slipped and fell hyper extending EE's knee

October 13, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was walking behind the longwall to repair an electric pump when EE slipped and fell.

October 3, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was shoveling out the taildrive to remove water when a sudden rush of water and gob hit EE in EE's right knee knocking EE down and twisted EE's knee.

September 25, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was walking through the boot wash when EE turned to enter the locker room EE slipped and fell.

July 25, 2025 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was carrying bolting supplies when EE tripped and fell hitting EE's head and fell on EE's left shoulder and ribs.

March 24, 2025 IL · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

I.E. using a ladder to hang curtain when the ladder broke and I.E. fell and broke left lower leg.

January 6, 2025 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was exiting EE's personal vehicle when EE slipped and fell on the ice in the parking lot before entering the building. EE worked up until the doctor took EE off work on 2-12-2025.

December 29, 2024 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

I.E. was climbing onto dozer when I.E.'s foot slipped on an angle on the push arm and caught self on the handrail bruising left leg.

November 21, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.E. was helping carry a jack when I.E. slipped and fell twisting their back

November 7, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was trying to take off EE's boots in the bath house and lost EE's balance and EE's foot got hung up under the bench and felt a pop in EE's leg.

July 18, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was washing underneath the belt line at the dewatering system. During this time IE tripped on the water line and lost balance. IE fell and cut right forearm and received 4 sutures.

May 19, 2024 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was pulling 2x12's out from underneath the cribs and stepped backwards. IE's heal hit a crib and EE fell back and landed on EE's scsr. IE was diagnosed with two broken ribs on EE's right side.

March 22, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was setting up to do some maintenance on the feeder during the belt move. The belt crew shut off the 6" waterline 10 x-cuts outby the feeder. When they took apart the Victaulic fitting on the 2" water line. It recoiled backwards striking the IE in the back and IE fell to the ground with IE's leg folding behind IE. IE was taken off work pending MRI to the knee.

November 22, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was watering the roads on the NE-mains travel road. IE got out of the tractor to hang up 1.5" hdpe pipe that IE knocked down. When IE went to hang the lines up IE slipped and hit head against the fifth wheel. IE received 5 sutures and an orbital fracture.

August 21, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was carrying trash to the truck. IE tripped over a cable bolt laying on the ground. IE fell and tried catching self with arm extended. IE has a rotator tear in the left shoulder.

August 7, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was rebuilding a stopping at x-cut 45. Area was wet and muddy. The wall was approximately 10' when the wall started leaning towards towards IE. IE felt the wall falling and jumped off the 4' ring of a ladder. IE had block land on EE's right leg. IE was diagnosed with a sprained wrist and a contusion to EE's right lower leg.

July 22, 2023 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was standing on shield 5 pulling in shields. After the shields had been pulled and pan pushed forward. IE stepped backwards off shield 5. IE stepped into a hole that was 4-6 inches deep. IE rolled an ankle. IE was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.

July 9, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was washing the slope at the 2200'. EE had the fire hose on top of shoulder and was transitioning it to under EE's arm. The fire nozzle caught EE's bibs or hit EE's hip causing it to turn on. The IE lost balance and fell to the ground striking EE's head on the floor. Witness thought EE was knocked unconscious but IE didn't believe EE was. IE was diagnosed with a concussion.

June 28, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

IE was sealing a stopping on HG-16 x-cut 68 between entry 2 and 3. IE fell from a 6' ladder two different times. The second time EE hit EE's head. IE was diagnosed with a concussion.

June 21, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was dropping ventilation tubing in the second open next to a sump. When IE dropped the tube IE had their body between the sump and the ventilation tube. One of the tubes was about to come down on IE so IE reacted and stepped back. IE fell in the sump. Fell approximately 5 feet on to back. IE was wrote off work with contusion/soreness.

June 2, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

IE was standing on a ladder on the opposite side of the stopping being built. The wall was almost to the point it could be capped off. The wall fell over and knocked IE off the ladder. IE landed on top of the block. IE was diagnosed with a lower right leg (calf area) bruise/contusion.

February 23, 2023 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was adjusting the limit switch on the feeder. IE lost balance and fell backwards. IE tried to catch self with arm extended. IE was diagnosed with a navicular scaphoid fracture to the left hand.

February 22, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was adding belt on TG-5. IE was pulling belt over with channel locks. The channel locks slipped off the belt. IE fell backwards catching self with EE's arm extended against the rib. IE was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff in EE's left shoulder and was taken off work on 5/15/2023.

September 2, 2022 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was carrying a monster shaft down the longwall face. IE was stepping over a shield foot when IE tripped and fell to the ground. The monster shaft landed on IE's finger. IE received 5 sutures to the ring finger on left hand.

June 6, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was carrying buckets of broken concrete down the stairs and slipped/twisted EE's knee. The stair case the IE was carrying the broken up concrete was near the top of the plant. IE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.

December 22, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was using a water hose to fill the water trailer. IE lost control of the water hose when opening the valve. IE lost balance stepping off the water trailer and twisted EE's ankle. This resulted in fracture to EE's right ankle.

September 26, 2021 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking from the #3 Entry face and tripped over some gob. IE twisted left knee. IE continued to work until 10/4/2021. Removed from work by medical on 10/5/2021 pending MRI. Safety dept notified on 10/11/2021 of this action.

November 6, 2020 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was going to the section Power Center to unlatch a power receptacle. IE tripped over power cables entering the area of the PC. IE fell causing a contusion to left shoulder. A follow visit to a medical professional revealed IE has partially torn the bicep tendon.

November 7, 2019 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was injured unclogging the rock dust hose. While holding the dust hose, the hose dislodged the dust causing EE to fall into the stage loader panic bar. This struck EE across the back causing a fracture to EE's lower lumbar.

October 8, 2019 IL · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was carrying a 2" air pump in TG-3 Air course. IE stepped/slipped in a rut falling to the ground and contacted the pump with IE's chest. IE sought medical treatment and a broken rib has been discovered requiring surgery. Mach HR was informed of this treatment on 03/04/2021.

August 20, 2019 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was stepping off the roof bolter at the end of shift and hyperextended left knee.

August 14, 2019 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE felt a "pop" in left knee after planting left foot and turning while dismounting the skidsteer. Initially a file only, IE received medical treatment to the left knee on 11/19/2019.

June 26, 2019 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking through the prep plant and crossed over an angle brace. EE's foot caught on the brace tripping EE. EE attempted to catch self with EE's hands causing a fracture to the right wrist.

July 14, 2018 IL · Coal rock duster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured employee was preparing to set a roof jack. IE went to retrieve a hammer from truck when ee tripped on the roof jack. IE landed on left elbow. A CT-Scan on 07/26/2018 revealed a fracture.

June 19, 2018 IL · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was walking by refuse vessel screen and stepped off a 3-4 inch drop off and "tweaked" middle back. Reported as a file only initially and modified to an LTA on 08/02/2018.

March 20, 2018 IL · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was preparing to do maintenance on the A-side scalper screen. EE was entering the screen from the high side. EE foot slipped out causing a hyperextension of left knee. Initially a file only. IE received medical treatment on 05/02/2018.

February 9, 2018 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Contractor employee was shoveling the belt at TG4 xc 7 when the employee lost their balance. The employee attempted to catch self and inadvertently contacted a top conveyor idler. This contact resulted in a laceration to left index finger. This laceration required stitches.

November 17, 2017 IL · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was getting into the A-Side refuse vessel screen when EE felt a pop in right knee. IE received medical treatment on 6.21.18.

October 7, 2017 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured employee was attempting to adjust sight lasers. IE knocked the breaker to the continuous miner and used a drum bit lug as a step. As IE stretched up, slipped and left leg was lacerated by the miner bit. This laceration required stitches.

September 15, 2017 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While working with the underground pumpable crib crew, the employee fell and cut their hand on a rock. They received 5 stitches and returned to work for their next regularly scheduled shift.

March 4, 2017 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was packing 2-crib block when employee tripped. Employee fell striking employee's mouth and right front tooth against a crib block resulting in a chipped/broken tooth.

January 26, 2016 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee's right foot became stuck between the relay bar and the toe of shield 140. EE reached over their back towards the next shield and lost balance. Employee fell over fracturing EE's right leg.

December 10, 2015 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was attempting to crossover a pressurized water hose, when the hose burst. The employee then slipped/tripped over a 2" waterline on the ground. This resulted in a sprained/twisted ankle.

November 2, 2015 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee arrived to work and entered the bathhouse through the boot wash area. He was ascending the steps. As he stepped onto the concrete floor his foot slipped and right knee buckled. As he fell to the ground he stated he felt his knee cap "pop". He was assisted into the office area for treatment.

October 5, 2015 IL · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE right foot became stuck between the longwall shield foot and the pan line relay bar. EE lost his balance and fell over, fracturing his lower right leg and dislocating his right ankle.

April 16, 2015 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Plant employee got flock on his boots then proceeded up the stairs. As he approached the top of the stairs he slipped and fell onto the top landing. Causing a fracture to his left ribs.

March 23, 2015 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mach Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was loading belt structure onto a trailer, when he slipped and hit his ribs on the skid steer.

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