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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.

July 24, 2024 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was completing an examination on the slope belt when they used their left hand to catch their balance causing a left shoulder strain.

May 14, 2024 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 · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking around the feeder to get leftover belt structure when IE's right leg got caught in the mud and IE felt a strain in right knee.

April 2, 2024 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was loading high voltage cable into a tub when EE tripped with the cable. The IE strained EE's back when EE fell.

March 11, 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 walking down the slope when IE slipped and fell. The employee hit knee causing a bruise.

September 18, 2023 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall from machine

IE was completing a pre-op on the D6 dozer when EE slipped and fell to the ground. When the employee hit the ground, EE hit their left wrist.

August 15, 2023 AL · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was washing on the slope when they slipped. When the employee slipped they attempted to catch themselves and strained their right shoulder.

August 3, 2023 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 getting out of a 650 scoop when EE's bibs caught on the door latch causing EE to fall. When the employee fell, EE felt a pain in their right leg.

May 18, 2023 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 IE slipped. When IE slipped IE rolled an ankle. IE finished shift prior to requesting medical treatment.

March 20, 2023 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 exiting a mantrip when they twisted their knee. IE finished the shift and requested medical treatment the next shift.

March 8, 2023 AL · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was walking when they went to step from a pallet to the ground and stepped on a rock rolling their ankle. The employee requested medical treatment.

January 20, 2023 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 slipped while walking down the slope belt. When the employee slipped the employee twisted left knee.

January 2, 2023 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 to the walkway or working surface

Employee was unloading compressor from truck. EE stepped backwards, tripping over eye of compressor. Injury to chest, left arm.

October 24, 2022 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 an outby air course when they slipped and fell. The employee got up and started walking again. When they did this, they slipped again straining their lower back. The employee finished the route before seeking medical attention.

October 18, 2022 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was going through a mandoor when EE felt a pop in their right knee. The employee requested to seek medical attention.

August 25, 2022 AL · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking and stepped on a rock. When the employee fell EE twisted and felt a pain in EE's lower back. The IE was brought out of the mine and taken to be checked.

June 30, 2022 AL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall down stairs

IE was walking off a catwalk and down steps when left leg gave out. IE fell to the ground when this happened. IE could not put weight on left leg and was transported to seek medical treatment.

May 23, 2022 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was at an overcast wall that was being built when part of the wall fell. When the wall fell it caused the employee to strain knee. IE was brought out and taken to the doctor.

April 27, 2022 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 had been picking up rocks on the slope when EE went to step up EE slipped hyperextending EE's knee and fell on EE's hip.

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