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May 27, 2026 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was dismounting D-6 dozer when EE's foot slipped from the blade arm due to wet and muddy conditions causing EE to hit EE's left knee on the arm. Operator had just returned to work from a double knee replacement and the impact on the knee caused the incision/scar area to reopen.

May 21, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on a safe rack when the flooring gave way. Employee did not fall all the way through and fall protection was in use. During the process of catching self the employee bruised the left arm and left leg.

May 20, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee met with supervisors in a parking lot on the east side of the building. After the conversation, EE turned to walk back to the office and tripped over a wheel chock (angle iron) because EE did not fully clear it. EE fell onto EE's right knee and elbow. EE was wearing steel-toe boots, and no other PPE was involved.

May 20, 2026 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The driller shooter was carrying boxes into the blasting magazine. EE bumped EE's hard hat on the door frame, and when EE went to grab it, EE slipped on the magazine floor (raining and muddy). When EE's weight re-distributed to EE's right leg, EE felt it pop at the knee, which was a ruptured quadricep tendon and right thigh muscle. The knee was professionally immobilized.

May 20, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking into the maintenance office when EE tripped, fell and land on the maintenance lunchroom glass door. Employees elbow/arm broke the glass on the door resulting in laceration of the tricep area.

May 20, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off the ladder of a 993 loader. The employee missed the last step causing EE to fall to the ground injuring EE's right elbow.

May 18, 2026 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was loading supplies into EE's scoop. The employee's foot got caught and EE fell. As EE was falling, EE reached EE's arm out and fell onto a pallet. A nail from the pallet poked EE in the right forearm requiring one stich to close the wound.

May 18, 2026 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner tweaked EE's knee while accessing the boat to work on the water pump. The injury occurred on 5/15/2026 and was placed on restricted duty on 5/18/2026. The miner has returned to full duty on 5/22/2026 with no lost work days.

May 17, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emloyee stepped out of a medium duty vehicle onto uneven ground and rolled their ankle. This caused a fracture to the distal fubula.

May 15, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on the lowest step of a 4 foot step ladder to work on a F250 and stepped down twisting EE's right ankle on level ground causing a sprained ankle requiring a day of rest and no climbing ladders for 2 weeks.

May 15, 2026 SD · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was unloading boxes from the tailgate of a pickup truck and carrying them into a Connex storage container. As IE stepped up into the container, EE's foot slipped and EE's right leg came down hard onto the ground causing a sprain to EE's right knee.

May 15, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Haile Gold Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off the bus at the Underground to report for pre-shift lineout. Upon exiting the bus, the employee twisted their right ankle.

May 15, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF OF A LOADER WHEN EE SLIPPED OFF OF THE CHAIN STEP, EE'S FOOT HIT THE GROUND AND EE ROLLED EE'S RIGHT ANKLE.

May 15, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting EE's Loader. EE's foot twisted as EE stepped off the ladder onto the ground.

May 15, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning hardened material from around piping when released material and water caused EE to lose footing and fall into the water. Employee struck the left side of EE's body, head, & left leg/knee on piping & was briefly submerged before being assisted by a coworker. Initial treatment provided by site nurse. Employee was later removed from site pending medical release.

May 14, 2026 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River View Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As the Safety Technician was walking past the power center, EE tripped over a cable causing EE to fall awkwardly on EE's right knee. Started missing work on 5/18/2026.

May 14, 2026 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Fall from machine

On 5-14-2026, the employee lost EE's footing and fell while working on a belt tail piece. The employee received a laceration to EE's head which required one suture to close.

May 13, 2026 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning out the thickener tanks on the south end. While cleaning, employee slipped on mud. Employee fell and twisted left knee.

May 13, 2026 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hamilton County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking across the 650 duckbill to grab cribs for relay bar. EE stepped off the duckbill into a hole and twisted EE's left ankle.

May 13, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Nevada Materials · Fall from machine

Employee was working on a belt, was holding on to a piece of Angle iron, the angle iron came loose, and the employee fell approx. 6 feet, employee suffered a small cut on EE's right forearm and was taken to the Urgent care. Employee was returned to duty same morning

May 13, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was assisting with core tube retrieval activities at the drill when an issue occurred. During the process of resolving the issue, the employee lost balance and contacted the drill feed frame with EE's hand, resulting in a hand injury.

May 13, 2026 WY · Coal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of removing a hydraulic hand pump and jack from the top of the tub base and hung EE's foot on a hose and fell forward and EE's thumb on the left hand was caught between pump and ram which caused a fracture of the first joint of the left thumb.

May 12, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoulder strain caused by slip into open grating

May 12, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was stepping out of conex holding a box of uniforms and EE rolled EE's right foot on the lift gate. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with right ankle strain, and released with restrictions that do not preclude EE's full duty as a planner.

May 12, 2026 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iron Cumberland LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated EE was walking back to the section when EE rolled EE's ankle. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work.

May 11, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

While exiting the machine to take a break using the ladder handrail system the employee losing grip on a grease contaminated handrail resulted in a fall from the equipment approximately 3-4 feet to the quarry sand surface. This placed the operator off work and modified duty as of 05/11/2026 due to a lumbar strain/sprain.

May 10, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The aero phine bulk storage tote was leaking. The employee checked the tote level and slipped, breaking both ankles.

May 7, 2026 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrise Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of mantrip tripping on another employees foot, twisting the left knee. Employee had surgery on knee 05/22/2026 and placed on restrictions of mainly sit down work only.

May 6, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wyo-Ben, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the dryer area to the main office when EE tripped over a constructed metal ledge leaving the dryer area.

May 6, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
3M Company · Fall onto or against objects

A miner was working from a ladder while applying a patch to a screener feed box. While reaching, the ladder slid, causing the miner to fall onto the ladder. The miner sustained a laceration to the right knee and a fracture of the right patella. The miner was prescribed medication and lost time.

May 5, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Contractors Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was cleaning cat walk around Jaw area

May 4, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operatpor was fueling truck and tripped on fuel hose while replacing the hose in holder.

May 2, 2026 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc · Fall from machine

While exiting a water truck, the employee missed the second rung from the top of the ladder and fell approximately three feet to the ground. During the fall, the employee attempted to regain balance by grabbing the door, which caused EE's body to shift to the right. Upon impact, EE landed on EE's right elbow and reported pain.

May 2, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the steps of a blast hole drill, when the employees first foot touched the ground EE let go of the handholds with EE's hands, at this moment the other foot got caught on the last rung of the steps causing EE to fall backward onto the ground. The employee had soreness and stiffness in the lower right back.

May 2, 2026 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

IE slipped while descending some steps in the prep plant. IE did not maintain three points of contact while on the stairs. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

May 2, 2026 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warrior Met Coal BC, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was shoveling on A1 header bulkhead when EE stated EE slipped on a small hill before the belt line and went to catch self and when EE went to catch self EE caught EE's hand in-between the top roller and bracket.

May 1, 2026 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Bond Building Products, LLC · Fall from machine

EE was exiting the 980loader in the shop,maintaining 3-points of contact,EE's L foot was on the ground & EEs R foot got stuck in the bottom step.This threw the EE off balance and EE fell backwards and EEs L side landed on a pallet with a cylinder on it.The pallet was approx 10'away from the loader.EE broke 4 ribs on EEs L side from the fall onto the pallet with the cylinder on it.

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.

May 1, 2026 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Severson Road Contractors · Fall from machine

Employee and owner were performing maintenance on screen plant. Employee was on screen and jumped down onto lower screen breaking both ankles.

May 1, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee fell into a chute and onto the material below when the hatch door EE was leaning against unexpectedly opened. The hatch opened because the winch holding it in a semi closed position broke from its anchorage point.

May 1, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South32 Hermosa Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on their left knee while pouring a concrete slab. Injury was diagnosed as a sprain, and the employee was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication.

May 1, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

blaster was loading a shot and stepped in a drill hole causing EE to lacerate EE's shin, the laceration required 3 stitches

May 1, 2026 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying 20' beams through mud. The employee got EE's foot caught on a cable bolt that was sticking out of the mud, causing EE to fall with the beam in EE's hands. Employee fell to the ground, crushing EE's left hand under the beam and EE's body weight.

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