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May 15, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Walking under a coal belt looking down due to ground been slippery from rain, EE hit EE's head on a conduit bracket and fell onto EE's back. Incident was reported to supervisor and miner said EE was feeling well. Next day shift EE reported that EE's neck was sore. EE was taken to urgent care for evaluation. The CT scan came out clean, and EE was diagnosed with a concussion.

May 15, 2026 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking along the 7 North Track and the top of EE's hard hat struck the head of a roof bolt in the mine roof. Has pain in EE's neck. No rules or regulations were violated. Employee has training and experience.

May 14, 2026 MN · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking on grating that had been installed in slurry bridge. Crew was in the process of lifting the slurry tank agitator gearbox to do a test fit for the millwrights. Piece was overhead, EE was watching the piece and not watching where they were in relation to the open hole. EE stepped off the grating, there is a clip on the beam that EE struck shin on causing cut about 3".

May 12, 2026 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Schellinger Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

At plant startup, EE walked under the tail pulley frame of the 400 feed conveyor and stood up too soon striking EE's back on the frame of said conveyor.

April 29, 2026 WA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Columbia River Carbonates · Struck against stationary object

Miner was walking up a stairway using the handrails and cut their left ring finger on a piece of sheet metal that was protruding out from the back of shelving that is stored beside the stairs. Miner received four stiches.

April 25, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jeffrey Sand Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was moving from the shaft of the screw to the floor of the screw near the top of the machine. When stepping down EE hit EE's knee on the corner of the pea gravel chute that run into the screw. Condition is still under evaluation.

April 24, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Struck against stationary object

Employee inspecting a hose stood up in a confined space and struck their hard hat on a frame causing their jaw to snap shut and chip a tooth with a minor gum laceration.

April 7, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against stationary object

Ee was disconnecting a fire hose, walking while looking down, turned EE's head and ran into the outrigger of a crane with EE's face. Fractured EE's front teeth. Seen at Any Day Dental for treatment starting on 4/7 and went back in on 4/8 to complete. Released to full duty 4/9.

March 31, 2026 KY · Metal/Non-Metal hydrate plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object

On 04/15/2026 management was notified by EE that they had struck right knee while exiting a Toyota Forklift. They further stated that this incident happened on 03/31/2026 at approximately 11:00am. EE has now been seen to have their knee drained due to swelling on 4/16/2026 and 4/20/2026. No lost time or restrictions at this time.

March 30, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fractured index finger descending stairs. Hand caught between rail and structure

March 29, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

The employee was assigned to inspect the clinker weigh feeder due to clinker chunks that could plug the system. They lowered themselves through the safety cage to reach the clinker weigh feeder, dropping their hard hat as they moved. They hit the pins with their head as they moved up, causing a laceration.

March 26, 2026 IL · Coal miner, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE stepped on a sheet of metal and it flipped off of the step and landed on their foot causing a fracture.

March 25, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
American Colloid Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee sat up, their hard hat fell off, and they bumped their head on the edge of their toolbox. They recieved 12 staples at the Emergency room

March 18, 2026 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Wedron Silica LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee struck EE's mouth on a support beam while walking along catwalk. The impact caused bleeding and loosened several upper front teeth, though no external facial injury occurred

March 17, 2026 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Jammed neck by striking a beam with hard hat on. Did not request medical attention until 04/07/2026. 1st Dr appt was on 04/07/2026. Received restrictions upon 04/07/2026 appointment. Diagnosis is neck strain.

March 5, 2026 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Marion County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Injured stopped EE's motor outby the 9 North 27 block switch underneath a 6" aqualine (water discharge line). When EE stood up, EE struck EE's head on the airline causing pain in EE's lower neck (previously injured 4/28/25). No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

March 4, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Haile Gold Mine Inc · Struck against stationary object

While exiting the cab of an articulated haul truck, employee stated EE's knee made contact with the vehicle's driver's side door panel. Employee was treated onsite by EMTs and released back to duty.

March 2, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee slipped, fell on their back and hit their toe on something that was nearby and also hit their head on the ground. Employee said they felt fine but out of precautionary measures we sent them to the clinic for a check up.

March 2, 2026 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

reaching over the bolter they struck their right forearm on a T3 channel resulting in a laceration. They received 4 stitches and came back to work. no time missed.

February 23, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman STRIKING OR BUMPING
N R Hamm Quarry LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee dropped EE's hard hat on the ground, picked it up and started walking and hit forehead on walkway support beam. Laceration to forehead.

February 10, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Balcones Minerals Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was returning to work from break and attempted to enter the operators seat for packaging from the wrong side. Their foot slipped off the foot rest and they cut their right leg above the knee.

February 3, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Southside Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in shop getting metal for plant, they walked around back of truck hitting right shin on hitch could not maintain balance and fell to ground causing a fracture to left femur.

January 27, 2026 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking past a trip of supply cars when their hand came into contact with a standard (metal pipe used to keep supplies on car). This caused them to cut their hand. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.

January 26, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician STRIKING OR BUMPING
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was completing work on a table in the lab, when EE dropped an item on the floor. As EE bent over to retrieve the item, EE struck the right side of EE's forehead on a corner of the work table.

January 23, 2026 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Delta Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

While laying under a dump truck employee went to turn and reach for a cable and their foot got caught under the axel. The foot and knee didn't twist with the rest of their body, causing them to twist their knee. Employee did not report injury until 2/3/2026

January 19, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Haile Gold Mine Inc · Struck against stationary object

Equipment operator was exiting the rear passenger seat of a pickup truck and stuck their knee against the door causing injury. Operator was place on restrictions.

December 25, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stepping over a pipe when EE struck EE's right knee on the flange connection and cut through EE's pants, cutting EE's knee.

December 18, 2025 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
101 Coal Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking back to Shuttle Car from the Continuous Miner, in the #3 Entry on 001 MMU, when EE struck a Roof Bolt strap hanging down from previous mining. EE complained of head and neck "jamming" together causing pain to neck and shoulder. EE seen family physician on 12-22-25, and was placed off work until additional testing/imaging is completed.

December 9, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Shelly Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE kicked frozen outrigger pad with right leg. EE initially felt no pain but 8-10 hours later, noticed some pain and swelling of the right knee. EE was accompanied by safety to an orthopedic clinic for exam the following day where they were prescribed steroids and given no lifting/pushing/pulling restrictions pending follow up.

December 3, 2025 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
ICG Beckley LLC · Struck against stationary object

On January 29th, 2026, Mine management personnel received info about an injury that happened on December 3rd, 2025. Employee received a laceration behind EE's right ear from a roof bolt that required 3 stitches. The employee did not notify mine management of the incident, went home and went to the clinic on EE's own without notifying mine management of the injury.

November 24, 2025 MD · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mettiki Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee banged EE's left shoulder on a trunk duck at the three-way in the plant. EE then tried to pick up a hose that was laying on the floor and EE heard a pop and felt a tingling sensation and pain going down EE's right arm.

November 13, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Asarco LLC · Struck against stationary object

The driver was completing a pre-trip inspection on the trailer. Driver was crouched down and stood up, thinking they had enough clearance, and hit their head on the trailer. Driver was wearing a hard hat, which compressed their neck.

November 11, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Texas Lime Company · Struck against stationary object

Climbing down a ladder attached to a bucket elevator.

November 5, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person STRIKING OR BUMPING
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on 154 plant weather was sunny temp was 82 degrees. the plant was clean of debris. Employee was bent over went to stand struck head on I-beam

October 29, 2025 PA · Coal miner, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was traveling walking through a low area and caught right ear on a piece of metal roof mesh causing a laceration. Employee was treated with 4 stitches and cleared to return to work.

October 22, 2025 NE · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee cut their left forearm with a razor blade stuck in a pallet resulting in 4 stitches.

October 17, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Robertson's · Struck against stationary object

Miner bumped EE's head on equipment frame exiting a skid steer. Miner was wearing a hardhat.

October 14, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc · Struck against stationary object

Claims that EE hit EE's right elbow on the rear corner of EE's truck and then felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder while hitting the side of EE's trailer with EE's rubber mallet. Next morning EE could not move EE's right arm without severe pain. Sent to Concentra and diagnosed with a shoulder strain and contusion to elbow and placed on modified duty.

October 14, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE stepped on wire panel while surveying and cut right index finger. Laceration to tip and pad of right index finger sutured, EE released with restrictions and site is offering modified duty.

October 7, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

I.E. had finished putting up a bolt. When they stepped off of the platform they struck an elbow on the boom. I.E. continued to work until taken off by their doctor on 10-23-2025.

October 2, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Alamo Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was bending over to pick up a trash bag from a box that was on the floor. The employee did not notice a metal pipe that was next to the box on the floor and as the employee bent down to pick up a trash bag, EE's left forehead came in contact with the end of the metal pipe resulting in a laceration to the top left side of EE's forehead.

September 25, 2025 NH · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pike Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking on the screen deck when EE hit EE's right arm on the come along.

September 23, 2025 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
River View Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

While drilling a hole for the roof bolting process, the operator's steels became clogged up causing the steels to bend under pressure. While looking back at the tray and reaching for the steels at the same time the bent steels struck the operator in the base of the thumb on the left hand. Started missing work on 09/24/23025.

August 26, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Glasgow Inc · Struck against stationary object

IW was mounting haul truck after break. EE was not paying attention, EE was looking at EE's phone. EE bumped EE's head on the overhang of the truck bed.

August 12, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mach Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

I.E. was unloading trash out of the truck when they walked between the dumpster and the open door of the truck and cut their leg on the corner of the open door.

August 11, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Omya Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Third party temporary laborer hit their hard hat on the frame of a conveyor in the central crushing area. The impact resulted in a neck strain. this was not reported until the 12th, at which time the laborers company (ICR) sent them to their industrial clinic

July 31, 2025 PA · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast STRIKING OR BUMPING
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking beside the loader to the face at the start of the shift when EE's left forearm came in contact with a pie pan that caused a laceration to EE's left forearm. Employee received 8 sutures.

July 28, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee struck the back of EE's left hand on metal supporting structure while ascending stairway. Resulting in a fracture to the third metacarpal of the left hand.

July 24, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ingram Readymix Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Laceration to left leg from contact with angle iron.

July 24, 2025 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Sunrise Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was getting out of the mantrip at the end of the shift and cut EE's leg on a piece of metal. The employee was then taken to our clinic and received 2 stitches in EE's lower left leg.

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