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February 27, 2026 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while attempting to drain oil out of the 34103-rock truck, EE stepped into deep mud and fouled EE's foot. When EE attempted to pull free from the mud, EE heard EE's knee pop. Employee was treated by an orthopedic surgeon and taken off work pending surgery. Medical data was made available to the company on 3/31/26 that Part 50 requires to report.

January 28, 2026 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down a slight grade when EE slipped and fell, injuring EE's right shoulder. EE returned to work the next scheduled shift, under restrictions for 2 weeks. This is reportable due to EE's job change for the 2 weeks of restrictions.

October 25, 2025 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Fall from machine

While descending ladder on loader, employee misplaced their foot onto the outside bracket of a step; leading to rolling of the ankle and then falling to ground.

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