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April 2, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Badger Mining Corporation · Fall down stairs

It was sleeting when subject was descending a metal grate staircase when they slipped. Subject grabbed the railing and heard a pop in right shoulder and felt pain. Subject also felt pain in right ankle. Subject has returned to work but is awaiting medical follow up. Subject is employed by Yaggy Trucking and not a miner. Yaggy trucking does not have a contractor ID number.

March 13, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Badger Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Subject was changing the bags in a baghouse on 3/13 and 3/16 which involved a lot of bending and lifting. Subject had discomfort in EE's back and thought resting it would be fine, but still had pain days later. Subject reported it on 3/19/2026. Subject has been going to a chiropractor to help with the discomfort.

March 12, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator MACHINERY
Badger Mining Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A pipe was rigged up to be placed when the weight shifted and the subject's hand was smashed between the pipe and a pump. The subject suffered a broken left ring finger.

March 10, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a punch to dislodge a backstop bushing from a conveyor gear reducer, subject struck a finger with the hammer. Subject did not think it was bad until they noticed the bone was moving the next day.

March 5, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Badger Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 03/05/2026 Subject was walking when EE strained EE's calf. Subject first went to the doctor on 03/09/2026 and was put on light duty restrictions. The doctor has indicated that the subject is likely to be on light duty restrictions until May. No further medical information is available.

July 27, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Associate took off hard hat to fit in small area and when EE moved, EE cut EE's head on an edge of steel which required stitches.

May 12, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was using an electric rail car opener when the reaction arm slipped from the rail car body and struck the associate in the head. The associate was confused and had brief memory loss. Associate suffered a concussion.

July 23, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Badger Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

We were removing pipe from the clients well. Crew was using a dong tong (large pipe wrench) utilizing a sling on a ram to help break the coupling loose. The sling slipped off the wrench causing the wrench to move back toward employee. Employee twisted EE's knee when this happened. Employee has been seen and is currently on light duty working in our shop.

June 26, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by flying object

Associate was changing a tooth on a bucket when they struck the tip of the tooth with a hammer causing a sliver of metal to break off. The sliver of metal was embedded in their cheek.

May 14, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning a car at the rail clean-out, the associate used a bar instead of a car opener on a stubborn hard rail door. While doing this, the associate struck EE's right leg/shin with the bar and suffered a puncture wound to the right leg/shin area. Associate went to clinic and received 2 x-rays, (1) stitch and a tetanus shot.

May 10, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was cutting tape off a wire lead to change a motor. Miner cut a slit in the top of the tape/lead and the knife cut through quicker than usual and the knife cut miner's forearm.

April 15, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Badger Mining Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was working on a pump in the primary wash area. Coworker noticed the associate sweating a lot and not responding to questions that the coworker was asking the associate. Temperature was 55 degrees outside. Associate seemed confused and not acting right.

April 8, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Badger Mining Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Associate was using a handheld grinder and standing in a position where sparks were flying into EE's jeans. Jeans started on fire in the spot where the sparks were concentrated causing a burn to EE's leg.

March 13, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by flying object

Technician was adjusting blocking, load shifted causing 4x4 board to come up and hit technicians mouth/lip.

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