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Employee was working in his office in the admin building on the second floor, when he experienced some sort of seizure activity.

Miner was scaling sidewalls, when barring toward the wall, the bar slipped. His momentum carried him into the wall, with his left hand between the bar and wall. Pinching his finger, causing a puncture wound, that became infected.

The employee was being transported on the rear of a transport/utility tractor. He was standing on the platform with his foot in the coil of a 1" hose the end of the hose fell free and became entangled in the rail pulling his leg into the "safety" rack.

Employee was scaling and a small piece of loose rock fell cutting his left wrist. The injury required three stitches.

Operator of a Getman scaler started the unit and noticed dense smoke immediately. There were no visible flames but the smoke was intense so he evacuated the area and notified supervision who in turn evacuated the mine.

After dumping a haul truck load of muck, the operator thought the box was completely down, however it wasn't and it struck the main 6" compressed air line. The airline blew something into the cab which struck him on the left bicep causing a small laceration.

Miner was stepping off a jumbo drill, when he hurt the arch of his right foot.

Driller was helping a mechanic lift a componant of his drill when he felt something give in his back. Resulted in a strained lower back.

While roof bolting and screening, a small piece fell through the screen and struck the injured employee on the back of his right hand, causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.

Employee was transferring fuel into a transport tank when a small amount splashed into his face and eyes. Six days later he had strong irritation to his left eye and was seen by an eye Dr. who removed a small piece of imbedded steel.

Pinched right wrist between jackleg and lift truck rail. Bruised right wrist.

The employee stepped off a utility vehicle, placing his foot on something that caused him to twist his knee. At that time he only reported the accident to management and did not seek medical attention. After further discomfort, he visited his Doctor on 8/5/2008 and was placed on restricted duties.

Employee sustained fractured bones in the back of his left hand when a piece of loose fell from the back.

Employee was moving a rock and set it down hard between another rock. Resulted in stitches along with breaking middle left end joint of finger.

Employee was pulling a jackleg drill and lost control, when he tried to regain control he pulled a muscle in his chest.

EE parked his mucker, walked around it and slipped between bucket and rib, bumped elbow. This was evaluated as first aid and now being brought up to Medical Reportable. Minor out patient surgury on 4-08-08 during days off. He will return to work 4-21-08 with full release.

Ruff haulage road.

Miner was attempting to position roof bolt through screen when the bolt fell from his grip striking the left side of his face below his eye. The blunt force caused a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

While attempting to connect a 2" airline with victaulic fittings the pipe slipped, striking the employee on the right hand. The blunt force impact broke the ring finger knuckle of his right hand.

Employee slipped on ice in parking lot. Bruised his right side.

Piece of loose fell from the face striking the employee behind his right ear, causing a small laceration. The laceration required three stitches to close.

Employee was pressure washing truck, when he lost lost his balance and began to fall. He then regained his balance enough that he landed on his feet. Employee did not experience any pain or discomfort until the next day.

Small piece of loose (1"x1") fell from the back hitting the brim of his hardhat deflecting a smaller piece into his left eye.

The injured slipped getting out of his car in the company parking lot, straining his back.

The injured slipped on the operator's platform of a jumbo drill striking his knee. The injury was initially reported as a first aid to his supervisor and two days later he went to the emergency room. Diagnosed with a blood clot on his knee.

Employee was scaling his worksite when a piece of loose fell from the back. The piece of loose struck him in the left calf and ankle while he was attempting to flee.

Due to a power surge the MOV (metal oxide varister) of the Avtron electronic drive burned out shutting down the #4 Mine Hoist. The mine was safely evacuated via the #2 hoist (second way out). Night shift has been canceled.

Injured was on the ground and stepped to the edge of a scissors lift, at the same time the operator was extending the outriggers, the outrigger shoe contacted the top of his foot. Reulting in pressure, which caused bruises and a small cut.

Injured stepped from the back platform of a personnel transport vehicle and lost his balance when the operator inadvertently started to move forward. He fell to the ground landing on his battery pack causing injuries to his ribs.

Employee was installing split sets and hog panels for ground support. Driving the bolt to back small piece of rock fell out from between hog panel and back.

While bolting with a jackleg drill a small piece of loose fell from the back striking the machine and bouncing off striking the employee in the mouth chipping his front tooth.

Employee was on a scissor deck when he slipped and hit his left elbow.

While assisting a mechanic in the installation of a tire his finger gor pinched between the tire and fender resulting in removal of the finger nail and 6 stitches to the right index finger.

Employee was dismounting the loader when he slipped and twisted his ankle. Further medical evaluation revealed a broken bone in his right heel.

Employee was walking on a muck pile slipped and fell on his left arm and bruised his left elbow.

Injured was bolting with jackleg, when he went to move it he felt a pull in his groin. The injury was reported, but he said he was fine and kept working. On 12/17/2007 he saw his family physician and surgery was performed.

Crew was in the scaling and bolting cycle of mining. Employee had finished pinning up 1st ring of bolts and wire with help of his partner. Continuing to the next ring to install of bolts, started drilling hole when loose fell out of back causing the steel and machine to be pushed down. He let go of the drill, turning away when the drill hit him in the R-leg.

The shaft employees noticed a slight deformity in the conveyance cable. Further investigations revealed this to be a minor kink, but repairs would be necessary The mine was subsequently evacuated using the secondary shaft.

Electrical power was interrupted to the 3100 vent doors; the crew attempted to open them manually. After proping the doors open, they unexpectedly shut and employee's feet were struck.

Employee was stepping back and didn't see a 6" pipe. He placed his foot on the pipe and tripped, landing on his lower back. As a precautionary measure he was taken out on a backboard and sent to the local hospital.

EE was in work area 1972-MP bolting the back. Started pinning screen up, when the screen hinged back and hit him in the mouth. Loss of 1 tooth and loosened others in the bottom jaw. EE was with a work partner.

Employee was operating a haul truck; as he was approaching a corner he lost the steering due to a blown hose. The truck hit the sidewall and he was forced into the side of the operator's compartment striking his left arm and shoulder.

The employee was scaling the sidewall, stepped ahead under a freshly scaled section and a piece of ground, unknown size, fell striking him on the back. He was diagnosed with a pinched nerve.

Small piece of loose fell through the 4" mesh back support striking the injured on the left shoulder causing bruises.

Miner had left index finger and middle finger pinched between the back of the Jumbo electrical plug and the opening for the cable reel. This resulted in loss of the tip of his index finger and 3 stitches to his middle finger.

There were"shock waves" felt underground and in some areas on the surface. There were no injuries or property damage, however the mine was evacuated and MSHA was immediately notified. An inspector was sent and mine rescue investigated the mine and the determination was made to allow work to proceed.

Injured worker was driving a scissors lift truck down a ramp; part of the engine compartment cover slid forward and struck his left elbow causing discomfort and bruises.

The injured was riding in the back of a Kabota RTV with some misc. tools, when an unknown tool struck him on the nose and chest, causing a laceration to his nose.

Mechanic was attempting to free a bushing from an LHD boom using a hammer. He missed and hit his thumb.