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The operator lost control. Root cause is unknown at this time due to the on-going accident investigation. We are waiting for the monetary amount from the insurance company and the mine operator.

REPAIRING A SAND LINE CRUSHING BELT CAUSED SOME SAND TO FALL OFF AND GET INTO EE'S EYE CAUSING IRRITATION. EE DID NOT FEEL NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL THE NEXT DAY WHEN IT STILL HURT. 9/8/22 EE SAW DR. AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE AND NO FOLLOW-UP WAS NEEDED. RELEASED TO FULL DUTY. FILED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF MEDICAL TREATMENT TO MSHA 9/12/22.

EE WAS CARRYING A BOX OF WITH BLASTING SUPPLIES TO THE FACE AND TRIPPED ON A ROCK.

EE went to a personal Dr. for carpal tunnel syndrome on 7/20 where the injury deemed was most likely work-related due to the repetitive motion of EE's wrist while fabricating. There were prior reporting's for personal concerns with EE's wrist before 7/20, but no injury or cause was determined until 7/20. EE at Duluth stated to use DOI as 7/20 and not any prior date.

WHILE CHECKING THE BOTTOM OF A RAIL CAR EE FELL BACKWARDS. WHEN CATCHING SELF EE HIT ANKLE ON A ROCK.

While hanging mesh from the JLG onto the mine ceiling EE overreached and stretched EE's shoulder causing injury. Removed from work on 6/28 to have therapy and a sling.

EE was grinding and when they raised their face shield to use the hoist after completing grinding some debris fell from the rim of their hard hat and into their eye. Full release, no restrictions. Received an ointment in the eye at the Dr.

EE was changing out a pipe and was pushing it with EE's right arm to get it into the right location while reaching to move another pipe with EE's left arm. EE heard a pop and felt pain on EE's right side.

While operating 3331 600 loader EE's back began to hurt and right leg went numb. Did not want to see the Dr. and continued to work as EE saw improvement. On 3/10/2022 EE was in pain and wanted to see a Dr. EE went to the ER on 3/11 and was removed from work at that time. Became MSHA reportable with missed day on 3/11/22.

EE believes they stepped wrong on a rock or rolled a window up and turned wrong hurting back. EE did not notify anyone until 2/7/22 stating they wanted to see the Dr. EE is now seeking medical treatment of therapy. Saw Dr. 2/7/22 and the therapy ordered made it reportable.

LIFTING SCREENS TO REPLACE FOR REPAIR IN THE MEGATEXTES AND FELT A TINGLING IN EE'S BACK. MEDICAL APT. ELECTED TO GO ON 1/21/22.

EE WAS REMOVING A HOUSING CAP WITH A BREAKER BAR ON THE FLETCHER DRILL WHEN THE CAP LET LOOSE AND EE'S ELBOW STRUCK THE BOLT ON THE ENGINE DOOR. EE FELT FINE AND DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. 4/15/22 EE REPORTED PAIN IN ELBOW AND THAT EE HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE SINCE INCIDENT WITH FEELING. SAW THE DR AND WAS ISSUED THERAPY 5/9/22. FILED WITH MSHA 5/11/22.

EE was knocking a rock that was stuck in the chute of the screener loose with a sledgehammer. When EE was done doing this EE's arm went numb and had pain.

EE stepped onto a rocky surface and rolled EE's right ankle causing a fracture.

While shoveling sand EE turned and leaned on a metal rail on a platform at a height of about 15 feet. The railing snapped and EE fell from a platform straight down and hit the cement. EE has missed work days at this time only.

EE was stung by a bee exiting EE's work truck. EE had an allergic reaction and had to go to the ER. EE received medication to stop the reaction and was removed from work for 1 day due to the side effect of drowsiness.

EE was pushing bolts and felt a pop in EE's back. EE did not have any pain immediately but EE's back started hurting overnight. EE reported 7/7/21 that EE was sore and wanted to see a Dr.

While hammering on a brushing mill head a piece of metal came off the mill head and embedded in finger. Did not have medical treatment until 5/7/21 to remove it. Released post removal with no restrictions.

EE was walking across the parking lot and slipped on packed snow.

EE was assisting in loading holes for blasting and when done loading holes right shoulder was sore. This incident was not reported to a manager or HR until 3/4/21. After they went to personal Dr. and had been in therapy for 2 weeks. Due to therapy we are reporting.

EE was climbing out from underneath a loader and felt a pinch in back. EE did not notice anything else until the next day when they had pain. EE did not seek medical attention until 11/23/20 where they had therapy and light duty. Reportable 11/23/20

EE was placing a pin on to a shelf when EE's hand slipped off the pin. The pin hit the shelf and proceeded to fall off and land on top of EE's right foot.

While EE was performing work of replacing a hose on a piece of equipment and also driving a pin back in EE got material in eye causing irritation. After multiple flushes it was still irritating EE and EE was taken to the doctor to have it examined- no foreign body was currently found or abrasion. EE received drops for eye and was released to full duty.

EE was placing a bolt on a railroad tie, a co-worker was using a hammer to place the bolt and inadvertently struck the EE between the eyes about 1 in. above the eyebrows causing a laceration that required stitches. Return to work full duty. Reporting due to stitches.

EE notified HR on 9/4/20 when HR called to verify EE was not continuing employment that EE received stitches on 5/12/20. EE was unable to provide the location of the incident or if there were any witnesses. EE was cutting and clearing trees and stated the saw was turned off but a limb kicked it back and struck EE in the leg giving EE 5 stitches.

EE was pounding a spike into a railroad tie, EE had the plate and spike placed on the tie. When EE swung the hammer, the plate and spike shifted causing EE to strike left thumb at the joint.

EE was unloading a wire spook from the back of a truck and as the spool rotated it placed a metal sliver from the wire in wrist/palm area. EE requested medical attention on 4/3/20 and was released to full duty. EE received 3 stitches making it reportable.

EE was using a maul to hit the side of a railcar hopper that was retaining sand. On a swing EE's finger was caught between the maul and the railcar.

EE was moving the genie lift when they hit a bump or rock. The jack leg came sliding across the basket. EE tried to catch themselves, but missed and hit left wrist on the bar.

EE was pushing bolts when EE began to feel soreness in right shoulder.

EE jumped down into a railcar to remove a piece of debris. EE landed on a rock and rolled EE's ankle.

EE was walking from an excavator to a haul truck and stepped on a rock twisting ankle.

EE was walking on the cat walk in the Rock Cut and felt their lower left calf muscle pull.

While EE was using a hammer a piece of the hammer broke off and cut EE's lower left arm. EE received 4 stitches and returned to work.

EE was on restricted duty due to a personal injury to shoulder. EE felt a pop in shoulder climbing on the Titan. Investigation by Workers Comp. determined that the injury did not arise out of, or within the course and scope of employment 9/10. On 9/26 HR was notified by Workers Comp. that further investigation caused them to reverse the decision; injury occurred at work.

EE was stepping back to grab a radio and tripped self. EE fell back caught self with right hand. EE has been issued a splint from the DR. for a sprained wrist.

EE was shoveling on the west side of bucket elevator 11 on dry plant floor when EE's left arm scraped against the tail bearing guard cutting arm.

EE was attempting to clean out material built up in the tail pulley. While trying to free up the drop door dropped down knocking over the EE and landing on their leg causing injury.

EE possibly getting dust in eye causing an irritation. EE received eye drops making this reportable. EE stated EE worked in an area where dust was present then 3 weeks later notified HR that EE wanted to see the Dr. This was not reported immediately and is under review with Work Comp at this time. Date reported was 5/15/19 and dr was seen 5/16/19.

EE had to chip out frozen material in conv. 11's tail pulley. Due to the fact the cover does not come off EE was on the ground working overhead while pushing the electric chisel into material.

EE was shoveling at the Aggregate Crushing Line and felt lower back pain.

EE was jarred in the seat when EE's piece of equipment was bumped by another piece of equipment.

Using an impact gun to install transmission mounts, the gun pulled EE's arm into the transmission causing EE to strike EE's elbow against the transmission.

EE was cleaning out shotcreter when EE lifted the grate up and slammed it back down to knock off shotcrete. EE's finger got caught between the grate and grate support bracket as it came down.

EE and another co-worker pulled mesh to the kobota for them to take it to the heading in 22AX. When arrived at 22 they got out and unhooked the mesh, got back in the kobota to park it. EE then proceeded to walk to the JLG lift when groin started hurting on the right side.

EE picked up a cone and felt pain in EE's abdomen when sitting or bending over.

EE was pushing bolts. When lifting the bolt in the back to push it with the jackleg. As EE was lifting EE's shoulder started hurting. Now has a sharp pain in shoulder.

Employee was working on a belt splice replacement. As EE was pulling on the belt, EE felt a pain in the right shoulder.

EE and another coworker were picking up and moving ballard's. When ee put down a ballard ee felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Employee hurt lower back while shoveling.