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While lake shore was doing 90-day check and adjust slack in the guide rope. while running hoist it got stuck in the guide rail. slack was removed in guide rope, shimms were installed, and several tests were run with no issues.
During the MSHA qtr. inspection while the cage was nearing the top and starting in the guides it jumped track and fouled. no one injured no one trapped. the hoist was operational at 4:08 PM.
The employee has received a 10% op award.
Employee whose last shift was 07-23-2015 was awarded a 5% op claim on 03-18-2026
The Employee was tramming the #11 Bolter from # 7 entry towards #6 entry. EE reached out to move EE's slack and ribbed the operators deck out crushing EE's hand. The employee has a fractured middle finger and partial amputation to the right pinky finger EE underwent surgery on the hand and received sutures.
On 2-19-2026, during routine work activity, the employee experienced an acute onset of pain while making a standard movement (handling fly pads). No unusual event, accident, or hazardous condition was identified. The condition is the result of cumulative repetitive physical stress, with symptoms becoming acute on the reported date.
Employee was at the block hole on 1C belt between the track and scoop road. The employee was hand loading block when EE struck EE's left pinky finger between the corner of the scoop bucket and the block in EE's hand. it was approx 5'6'' high and damp in the area. the employee received 5 sutures and pain medication.
during the 90 day hoist check ice was observed on the shaft wall. the mine was evacuated until the ice was removed. the hoist was deemed operation on 02-01-2026 at 11:45 AM.
The Employee was bolting in the 6L punch through when a rock 4' Long X 2.5' wide and 7'' thick fell and struck them in the right lower leg. The area was 6.5' high and dry to damp.
On12-18-2025 EE was traveling on 302-rubber tire ride on 10 belt, ran off the rail jarring left wrist. a lunate dislocation, an avulsion fracture of triquetral bone. on 01-15-2026 inserting Kirschner wires, 3 sutures, valor resting splint. prescribed pain meds accident has been under investigation. on 1-27-2026 medical information was obtained confirming a reportable injury.
A roof fall occurred in the primary escapeway on the #2 section outby the feeder line. the fall was approximately 19 feet wide by 24 feet long and 5 feet thick in the #6 entry at the #8 break on the #2A beltline in the orchard #1 mains.
The employee was making a splice on the welding cable at the section power center when the knife slipped and cut their left thumb. The employee received 4 stitches
The employee was on the #2 section installing a bolt 2 rows from the face of #5L. the entry was approx. 8' high and 18 ft wide. when the employee drooped the drill pot the 4' wrench fell striking them in the safety glasses causing a 1/2-inch cut below the left eye. the employee received 2 stitches.
Employee was awarded 10% op claim
On the # 2 section the injured employee was attempting to pull slack out of the section belt to make a splice when the pull plate failed striking them in the left arm. The employee sustained a fractured to the radius bone and a laceration.
Employee was hanging fly pads between #3 and #4 entry. While looking up driving a nail they experienced watering and burning sensation in the left eye. when the employee got home and inspected their eye, they decided to be seen by a medical professional the piece of metal was removed, and they were prescribed medicated eye drops. the area was approximately 8' high and damp.
Service hoist went down due to an input output card going bad. It caused the brakes to set the pump would run but not build pressure to release the brakes. replaced the card and had to have lake shore reprogram the over travel. finished work at 10:30 AM
EE was awarded 16.3 PPD hearing loss
input output card went down. The tips stuck in causing pressure to drop off accumulators. this caused the breaks to not release and fault the system out. The hoist was back operational at 10:10 PM on 07-18-2025
The employee was in the #9 entry on the # 3 section. EE was scaling the mine roof when a rock measuring 3 inches thick by 34 inches wide by 16 inches long fell striking them on the right boot. The area was approximately 6 feet high and damp. the employee suffered a fracture to a small bone on the side of the right foot just below the ankle.
The employee was bolting in the 6 left entry after installing EE's outside bolt a rock measuring 36'' Long by 32 inches wide, and approximately 2 inches thick fell striking the employee on EE's hip and lower left leg. The area was approx. 6 ft high and damp. The employee has a fracture above EE's left ankle and a spine compression fracture.
Employee was awarded additional 15 percent Op claim
The employee was in the #4 entry at 2 brk on 7 B belt. The employee used a grinder to try and cut a piece of synthetic sheave rope. the grinding wheel kicked back causing a 2-inch laceration to the employees left hand between the thumb and pointer finger. the area was approx. 5 feet high and dry. the employee received 5 sutures.
Individual was grinding welds with a grinder. A small piece of metal worked its way under the individuals safety glasses and face shield into their eye. Medical personnel removed the debris and prescribed Ophthalmic Ointment.
Had a bad storm. Lightning hit our network and resulted in taking the plc, the display, and a sensor out on the controls for the E hoist. Components were replaced and reprogrammed.
The top Sheave cluster bearing went down. a loud pop was heard, and hoist was stopped. upon investigation it was determined the bearing was down. hoist was taken out of service and all employees evacuated.
Ice buildup was found on the shaft wall. The company decided to take the hoist out of service due to the risk of the ice falling. The Hoist was put back in service at 11:15 AM on 01-26-2025.
Employee backed a 785-caterpillar rock truck over the dumping point on the south side of the mine. EE received 10 staples for a laceration above their right eye.
Ice fell from the shaft wall damaging the landing switch, step and handrail. De icer was applied and all ice was removed from the shaft wall. The switch, step, handrail, and landing sensor were repaired. The hoist was operational at 9:10 PM
During the weekly test it was found that a bottom landing switch was not working. A camera was sent down the shaft and ice was found on the shaft wall. De-icer was applied and the ice was removed. The hoist was operational at 9:42 PM on 1-13-2025
Employee was awarded 10% op claim
The Employee was awarded 10% op claim.
Former Employee was awarded 10% OP
Employee was reaching across the bolter and felt a pain in their left arm. Possible strained/tore soft tissue?
The Escape hoist had an electrical component issue. No one injured or trapped.
High Winds in the area due to hurricane weather from Florida caused several issues with our service providers lines. we do have backup generator power capability for the hoist. Line power has been restored at time of this report.
Employee was bolting in the #6R cut. Removing the steel from the outside bolt on the fifth row when a rock measuring 29.5'' X 28'' L X 3'' Thick fell striking the employee's right pinky finger. The entry was 19.5' wide x 73'' high and damp. Fracture to right Pinky requiring surgery.
The operator was notified on 09-12-2024 the employee was exercising the employee's part 90 rights.
Employee was awarded 10% OP
The employee was awarded 10% OP
While MHS&T were entering the hoist pit for the second time. one of the E-stop buttons would not reset and allow the hoist to function. No one hurt and no one trapped due to this occurrence.
Employee was scaling roof with a slate bar on the #1 section in the #4 and #4L entries. A piece of rock measuring 35"L X 24"W X 6" thick fell striking the employee on the left foot. the entry was approximately 6' high and damp. contusion and swelling to the left foot.
Employee was out of their truck and on the pit floor while the 993 (LD270) Loader was being trouble shot trying to find a leaking hose. While walking to their 785 truck the employee traveled under the bucket of the 993 loader and was struck causing severe crushing injuries from their waist down.
Hoist went down for brake pressure fault. Trouble shot brake solenoids and found bad output cord that controls solenoids. Replaced output cord and fixed issue.
"Employee Stated EE has experienced knee pain in the past and a few days ago the employee stood up and felt a more severe pain in EE's right knee unaware of any single event occurring to cause this. Employee is scheduled for an MRI
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ON BOLTER. EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BOLTS WHEN EE TRIPPED OVER TOE GUARD, LANDING ON GROUND FACE FIRST. EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE INTERSECTION OF #8 ENTRY. THE AREA WAS APPROXIMATELY 60" HIGH AND DAMP.
Had a thunder and lightning storm come through the area. a lightning strike caused a power surge which caused a plc that controls graphics to lose its program. we had a spar unit on the property, but it had to be programmed before the hoist would run.
None. Employee was found unresponsive at their desk with no pulse, soon after declared deceased by medical professionals.
The Employee was removing a wall panel off of the old 2E rock box when it became dislodged striking the employee in the right shin. The area was approximately 8 foot high and damp. Fracture of the anterior tibial pilon. This is where the tibia meets the foot (on top in the front).
Employee Received 10% PPD OP Award