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March 17, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was moving crusher break plates in storage building. One of the plates started to fall over and EE pushed it back with EE's foot and felt a pop in EE's knee. EE went for treatment on 03/19/2026 and was diagnosed with a right knee injury and primary osteoarthritis.

January 12, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing cast liners within rawmill for replacement. Using a sledge hammer to loosen the first liner, employee struck corner of liner and a piece fractured and came back and struck employee in the nose causing laceration and broken nose.

December 18, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning the tracks of the bulldozer with a shovel. EE heard a pop and experienced pain in EE's right arm. Employee continued to work unrestricted until EE went to an orthopedic specialist on 12/30/2025. EE was diagnosed with a tear of the right rotator cuff. The extent of the tear is unspecified. The employee is now on restricted duty.

November 6, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IP was attempting to find a leak in a hydraulic system on EE's repump truck. While moving a line, hydraulic fluid was injected into right hand index finger.

September 8, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Accident type, without injuries

MCC building for primary crusher caught fire and burned down. The MCC was located in an area that did not damage anything else.

August 7, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HOISTING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning the coal elevator and EE dropped EE's hammer into the elevator. EE removed the lower access panel to reach in and retrieve EE's hammer. When EE reached in, the control room operator started the elevator. The employee received abrasions on EE's left forearm.

May 6, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking through the plant to take inventory when dust blew into EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses. EE was prescribed an antibiotic for a corneal abrasion from the ACMH Hospital Emergency Department.

February 24, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee did not seek treatment until 02/25/2025. A pin for the excavator bucket was being knocked out and when it came out, instead of letting it fall, the employee held onto it, not realizing the weight. Employee's left ring finger was smashed in between the pin and the excavator bucket. The employee received a fractured finger and two sutures.

February 6, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was trying to beat a slide gate on a silo closed using a sledgehammer. Cement sprayed into their eyes and knocked off their safety glasses. Employee was treated at the Hospital Emergency Department.

July 31, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

Employees found the fall as they were entering into the mine at main 8 face out by. The fall area was approximately 40' long, 40' wide. MSHA was notified within 15 minutes of the fall being discovered. The 103 (k) order was modified by MSHA.

July 25, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in 1R2 between crosscuts 7 and 8. The area was approximately 40'x 40'. MSHA was notified within 15 minutes of the fall occurring and the prior 103 (K) order was expanded.

July 24, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

Foreman was conducting workplace examination of the mine and discovered a roof fall at the intersection of 1R4 and 1RC10.The fall area is approximately 40' long, 35' wide, and 12' high. MSHA was notified within 15 minutes of the fall being discovered. A 103 (k) order was issued by MSHA.

May 14, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object

One employee was handing a screen to another employee and the screen slipped from employee's hands. The injured employee was struck with the screen in the right pectoral suffering a chest wall sprain.

March 18, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting CAT 777 rock truck to fill the oil. While climbing down the ladder, the employee's foot slipped off the ladder and employee suffered a rupture of the right proximal bicep tendon.

February 23, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was descending the steps from the Raymond Mill. They fell down the last two steps and landed on their knees. Employee suffered a partial ligament tear in their right knee. The injury did not result in any lost time or restricted duty until they went for surgery on 08/23/2023.

December 31, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying grizzly bar during a remove and replace job task and steel bar fell from EE's grasp and landed on top of EE's left foot.

May 24, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing inby the roof bolter in Entry 1R6 looking for loose material to hand scale. A piece of stone, approximately 2'x2'x3" fell and hit the employee in the hard hat and right shoulder. EE received a shoulder contusion.

February 3, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Allegheny Mineral Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's audiogram identified a reportable standard threshold shift.

February 3, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Allegheny Mineral Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's audiogram identifies a reportable standard threshold shift.

January 24, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to place EE's timecard in the mailbox. EE was walking through snow from the prior night and EE slipped on ice that was covered by the snow. EE suffered a tear of EE's right rotator cuff.

November 26, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Allegheny Mineral Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It is possible that this employee contracted COVID after riding in a pickup truck with another employee who tested positive for COVID.

September 27, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It is believed that the employee contracted COVID after exposure from another employee who tested positive for COVID.

August 6, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained left ankle when EE stepped over a small stream of water and placed EE's foot down on un-level ground.

July 14, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanical scaling worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Struck by falling object

While changing steels on the roof bolter, the steel slipped from the employee's hand. It struck EE on the top of EE's left foot behind the steel toed portion of EE's boot. EE was diagnosed with a fracture of the 4th metatarsal bone.

July 12, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was installing a 7' roof bolt when EE felt a pain in the arm. EE was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff tear.

April 27, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee opened the door to enter the water truck and a piece of metal fell into their eye. Employee had to have the imbedded piece of metal removed.

March 31, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained back while cutting and resetting the hoist cable on the dragline. The employee did not notify foreman about the injury until 04/02/2021 after they went to see a physician. The employee was scheduled off on 04/02/2021. Employee finished shift on 03/31/2021 and worked on 04/01/2021 without notifying anyone of the injury.

January 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by flying object

There was a rock wedged between the dual wheels on the lube truck. After a few attempts at trying to remove the rock, the employee leaned over the tire and the inside tire blew out. The employee suffered a broken nose and facial bruises.

December 15, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a hose fitting off an airline and the knife slipped and lacerated EE's left pinky finger. EE received 3 sutures to close the laceration.

August 15, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking through the facility and hit right hand on a platform which caused a contusion/bruise.

August 13, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Rubbed or abraded

Employee had a hand under a mount for a motor to catch a nut that was being removed. A piece of stock used to hold the nut from turning, spun around and caused a laceration to the employee's left ring finger. The laceration required sutures.

June 24, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping to remove a pin from a CAT 990 loader. When the pin released from the bell crank, it hit the frame, upended, and slid out of the supporting sling. It landed on the employees toes of left foot.

June 5, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pry bar to pry a jammed rock in the chute. The bar slipped and EE pinched EE's fingers between the bar and the chute. EE received a closed fracture on the 5th tuft of EE's right hand.

March 21, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving the belt guard for the scalping screen. When they turned with the guard, they felt a pop in the lower back. Employee suffered a back strain.

February 14, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting bulldozer. EE's foot slipped which caused excessive weight on EE's right shoulder. The physician believes EE suffered a torn right rotator cuff.

December 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was standing on the 3rd rung of an 8' step ladder, operating a chain come along, lowering a chute from a storage bin. When the chute was approximately half way between the bin and the floor, it shifted and knocked the employee off the ladder. The employee suffered a fractured pelvis.

December 16, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

Foreman was conducting workplace examination of the mine. Foreman saw the roof fall when foreman entered into Main 10 from Main 9. The roof fall is in by of crosscut 10. The exact date of the roof fall is unknown because the mine was unoccupied on 12/14/2019 and 12/15/2019. MSHA was notified within 15 minutes of the fall being discovered.

November 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was cutting a metal plate using a grinder equipped with a metal cutting wheel. A piece of debris went under EE's face shield & safety glasses & landed in EE's left eye.

October 11, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a rope attached to a water suction hose and they felt their wrist pop. They were diagnosed with a wrist sprain.

October 5, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 5 gallon bucket of oil and EE felt a pop in EE's left arm. EE was diagnosed with a torn bicep muscle.

September 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a CAT D6 bulldozer. When EE stepped onto the ground with right leg, EE felt a pop in the right knee. EE was diagnosed with a knee sprain.

June 6, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Employee had just finished cutting a bent handrail with cutting torches. EE hit EE's left forearm on the handrail and received a laceration. The laceration required three sutures.

June 5, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling the fuel hose from the fuel truck to EE's drill. EE slipped and fell onto EE's back and suffered a compression fracture.

April 27, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was blowing down bin and when they turned to take a step, they tripped over their own foot and fell down. Employee landed on their right shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and possible rotator cuff tear.

April 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting on a bucket in the pack house building watching a pump amperage meter. EE had a heart attack which caused them to fall off the bucket. MSHA was notified via the 800 number and an inspector was sent to investigate. This does not appear to be a work related injury.

March 4, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing snow from screen deck and they slipped and fell into chute. Employee suffered a right MCL sprain and a right tibia fracture.

February 4, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down the ladder, exiting the haul truck when EE felt a pain in EE's chest. EE was diagnosed with a strained chest muscle.

December 18, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping to install the shaft in a log washer. EE was pushing the shaft into place with legs when it shifted and jammed EE's knee. EE was diagnosed with a right knee strain.

November 10, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing into the front end loader when they fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the concrete. The fall caused a concussion and a laceration which required 7 staples. The employee can't remember what caused the fall.

June 4, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee climbed into the foreman's pickup truck and while riding around, ee noticed swelling and pain in left knee. EE went to the ER that evening.

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