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Hauling longwall components, was adjusting tow chains, load shifted causing fracture to the right ankle.
At approximately 3:00 a fire was reported off mine property, early morning on the 2/27/2026 the fire was on a remote section of the mine property, there was no lost of production, no damage to any buildings, no injury's. The fire was out on 3/1/2026.
In bucket of LS 195, shoveling rock dust into bantam duster. Tripped over pallet that duster is setting on, hitting right side of face on duster causing laceration on the right ear required stiches. Small hematoma behind right ear.
Small roof fall was found in non-active area of the mine. full roof support was installed according to plan, with additional 12 foot cable bolts and monster mats. Ventilation was not interrupted. Fall was approximately rib to rib, 7-8 foot at the anchor zone, 9 foot wide.
While washing ATV on wash racks, sun was shining in eyes. Miss judge the opening between wheel tracks. Fell between landing on left side of chest.
EE was removing pipe in the longwall tailgate. Pipe came off wheel of man basket striking right jaw and neck area. Had CT scan with negative results. First aid treatment only.
A fire occurred on the surface of the mine in the compressor building. 911 was called and the local fire department responded and worked with the mine to extinguish the fire. No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
Driving grader into mine, while pulling pull cord on out-by airlock door to open. the machine rolled foreword, pinching finger between cab and pull cord causing fractures and lacerations to right ring finger.
Contract EE was in class room having experience miner training. EE suddenly collapsed unconscious having a seizure. Transported to hospital for evaluation. Is released to return to work 05/22/2025.
employee was using a wrench to hold nut to tighten bolts with cordless impact when middle finger got caught between flange and washer and pinched it on left hand. There was only first aid to treat it.
While splicing cable, helper moved cable causing knife to slip and causing laceration to right top of hand, between thumb and index finger. Required four stitches with follow up with Ortho specialist.
Changing bits on shearer, rotating drum with hand. Sprags were extended shields set, pan pulled back as far as possible. A small rock fell from face striking small finger between bit and rock on left hand causing fractured bone and laceration to the middle phalanx of small finger. The medical team at the hospital removed the top part of the finger. 3 days later closed injury.
Removing cylinder on pineal hitch on tow tractor, while removing hydraulic hoses, hitch dropped pinching left hand between cylinder and frame. Causing laceration in left palm. Requiring 7 stitches.
Removing staple out of shield return hose. When staple came out line still had some pressure on it, causing hose to whip striking right side of face. Laceration to right eyebrow (5 stitches) and a hematoma under right eye.
While moving high pressure emulsion pipe, attempted to adjust pipe collar, while lifting pipe. Pipe slipped and pinched left middle finger between pipe and pallet, causing laceration and small fracture to distal bone. Received four stitches in finger.
Removed forks off LHD-5, and installed bucket on equipment. While hooking up hydraulic lines to bucket, the forks rolled back pinching palm and fore arm between tire and forks causing fracture to right wrist.
EE was trying to move vent tub that was stuck in the mud, handle broke causing body to twist, foot was stuck in the mud, causing knee to twist in an awkward position. Felt a popping sensation in the left knee, finished shift. Next day any movement of knee was very painful, safety took to seek Medical care. 9-30-2024 restricted from any work by specialist.
A non-injury roof fall was found in the 1 east tailgate x-cut 12, 2-1 entry.
EE has had surgery on shoulders previously, during their mining carrier the shoulder has been causing more pain, On 9-14-2024, EE was having pain in their shoulder and felt they could not return to work, currently EE is seeking medical assistance. There was no incident
A roof fall was discovered in the 1 east tailgate at x-cut 14 2-3 entry. the fall was confined within the x-cut and did not obstruct ventilation, travel ways or escapeways, the width was approximately 18 feet and 25 feet across towards 3 entry.
Throwing feeder nip over discharge pipe, tried to catch nip. Hit right hand chipping bone on right middle metacarpal knuckle.
While pulling pin on fifth wheel hitch, cut the top of thumb on left hand. On 9-24-24, safety looked at injury, the wound was infected. Transported to medical for treatment for the infection.
Bent over to pull miner cable, felt pain in lower back. Tried to walk off, no relief.
A small roof fall, in the 1 east tail gate road. Location xcut 13 in two entry. Conditions are good thru out this area.
CONTRACT EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF ROOF BOLTER, STEPPED INTO HOLE TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING AVULSION FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT TALAS BONE.
EE was working in shield, stepping over hose, when placed foot down on back of shield, knee cap dislocated.
Contract EE was lifting mine cable over head, felt slight pinch in lower back. Went to hospital next day lower back strain.
EE was getting into trash trailer to arrange trash, felt a pain in right knee. Filed an incident report refused medical treatment, 4:30 4/28/2024 EE decided to get knee checked. Hospital gave full release to return to work. EE continued to work full duty until 12/27/2024. EE had follow up visit with ortho, surgery was suggested to stop the degeneration in the knee.
EE was recovering steel pipe from mine roof, pipe slipped and fell on left foot. Causing facture to small toe with a laceration between small toe and next, requiring four stiches.
EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING THE SKID STEER OPERATOR, LOADING SPILL TRAYS ONTO A TRAILER. EE WAS STANDING ON THE BACK OF THE TRAILER WHEN THE SPILL TRAYS SLID OFF THE FORKS, CONTACTING PREVIOUSLY LOADED TRAYS; THEN THOSE TRAYS SLID AND HIT THE TOP OF THEIR LEFT FOOT.
Stocking bolts on bolters boom. Went to step over walkway, lost balance and slipped to walkway, hitting right foot on walkway. Causing pain in right foot. Finished shift went to doctor next day. Fractured bone on the 5th, center metatarsal right foot.
EE was hanging 3" poly pipe. Pipe came off basket roller hitting EE on left side of face, causing multiple frag fractures to left side of face.
A small roof fall was found in three entry between xcut 1-2 approximately 35 foot long, 1 east headgate section, was at or above the anchor zone. MSHA is notified.
Turning xcut cap rock fell thru roof mesh hitting continuous mining machine. Rock ricocheted off striking mine operator. Causing injuries to left leg, right ankle, pelvis, Abrasions left shoulder
Small roof fall 1 east headgate, 2 entry, xcut 2. was approximately 20ft x 18 feet. From 1 foot to 6.5 feet high, this area is remote with weekly examiners checking weekly.
EE opening doors on trash trailer, finger was pinched. Refused medical treatment continued working. On 9-19-2024 EE went to occupational health was diagnosed with a mallet finger. Became a lost time accident at this time.
Raking under belt, pulled back and elbow came in contact with with bolt. Causing small chip in right elbow.
Working on shearer, removing ranging arm pin. I had my hand in the eyelet pushing on pin while EE was pulling on pin, the pin bounced back in pinching middle finger on right hand. No broke bones, doctor release pressure on finger nail.
backed in LOXC rear of scoop first, pulled around corner and noticed cable on ground(bolter reversed direction, removed hand from bucket lever as operator slid on seat grabbed cab of scoop to adjust body position, scoop fully jack knifed articulated crushing hand between cab and fender.
Cutting bands off bacon skins, band sprung back hitting inside of wrist. Small cut/puncture on right wrist. Required one stitch.
Bent over to pick up Mine Bits, leg popped and caused EE to fall.
Temporary staffed labor (C2605) was pumping diesel fuel when they used a knife to cut away an obstruction. The knife slipped cutting their left palm.
Was watching and helping with blasting, standing on toes of shields. EE could hear rock falling, went to get out of way when EE was hit by a piece of rock on the hard hat. Knocking of hard hat of head. Started looking for hard hat, found and signaled for help. Then continues down face to get more help.
Rock in face conveyor, was in the process of drilling and shooting the rock. When moving to load the 5th hole, noticed movement in the rock. Told everyone to clear the pan, rock caught the right foot, amputating all toes on right foot.
Rock in face conveyor, was in process of drilling and shooting rock. When moving to load the fifth hole, noticed movement in the rock, started to leap over pan, the rock pinned EE against spill tray. Pinning both lower legs against spill tray. Fracturing both legs(lower leg bones) and pelvis.
Cutting the tailgate out, was headed toward the headgate, getting ready to turn around to cut snake out when a slab of rock came over the spill tray hitting the left leg.
Had pain in my ankle for several months. On 1/20/2023 went home after work and was having trouble walking, went to the doctor on 1-24-2023. The doctor said that I had tendonitis in my left ankle. Able to return to work when tolerated. This was reported on 1-24-2023
Installing wheel on trailer. Pushed wheel over with left hand to align the wheel, the walking axle fell down striking left arm. Breaking bone in left forearm.
Moving metal storage rack with electric hoist to replace with new rack. When slacking off on hoist the back side of rack set down on a piece of wood causing the rack to tilt and the plates of steel fell over landing on left lower leg. Fracturing bone in lower leg.
At approximately 5:16 pm 8/2/2022 is was reported that small fire approximately 4 miles east of mine office was burning on the mine property. DNRC was on site fighting the fire. This is a very remote area, with no mine activity in the area. Called MSHA report line at 5:26 PM. There are no structures or equipment in the area.