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EE was in the process of moving the flat car to the spur track at 8 Head. While moving the flat car and motor into the spur, the flat car rolled, contacting EE's lower leg between the flat car and the motor.
The employee stepped out of manhole and onto the slope and was struck by a slope tractor traveling down the slope.
EE was attempting to cut a clip out of a jumper to gain better access to pull the splice pin, the knife slipped out of the belt, puncturing the EE on the right leg approximately 4" above the knee, resulting in one suture to close the puncture wound.
EE stated they were cutting a hole in a flapper to get the hook of a chain ratchet in it so they could pull the flapper out of the gob in front of a bottom roller. The knife blade broke, and the knife slipped, cutting the EE on the left palm.
A non-injury roof fall occurred on 10/15/2025 at 11:54 am. The fall occurred in the #9 entry at the cc17 intersection in-by Spad No. 2321 on the 1E mains (5 belt) panel in the primary escapeway air course.
EE was flipping a rock from off the top of the C/M into the conveyor boom. In the process of flipping a rock into the conveyor, the rock tilted and pinched EE's right index finger against the mine roof, causing a laceration to the right index finger.
A fall occurred on September 10, 2025, in-by survey station No. 11515 in the No.22 pillar block. The fall was approximately 8' thick.
EE stated that EE bent over to pick up a 48" roller, and when EE went to pick it up, EE felt a knot pop out in the groin area. This incident became reportable after the EE was diagnosed with a hernia on August 26 by medical professionals.
A fall occurred on 08/10/2025 approx at 12:10 a.m. in the No. 4 entry near spads 17094 and 17085, 20 to 30 feet. This fall was a continuation of a fall that occurred on July 28, 2025, at approx 12:45 pm in the No.4 entry near spad No. 17107. This area has been under a K-Order since July 28 with multiple modifications.
EE was installing a flyboard in the No.4 entry of No.1 section. EE pushed the board forward before finishing bolting the board in place. EE was pulling the board into position and felt something pull in their right arm.
EE pulled the roof bolter up to install the next row of bolts. After setting the T-Bar the EE went to step forward off the platform when they slipped and fell forward. Their left foot rolled back while the rest of their body fell forward.
The EE stated that they were on the offside (Right) of the right bolter on No.1 section. EE and their bolt partner were bolting in the No.6 Right Crosscut. The EE stated that the drill steel got stuck in the top. EE had their hand on the drill pot, and a piece of draw rock fell from the top and hit their left thumb.
The employee stated that EE was on the operator side of the right bolter on #2 section. As EE was backing out of 6R, EE spotted a piece of draw rock. The rock looked as if it went back into the rib, so they chose to bolt it to the top rather than try and pry it down with a slate bar. When EE pulled the starter out, the rock fell and broke on the mast, striking EE's left forearm.
The employee was assisting in hoisting a beam from a tight space. The beam twisted while they lifted it with a chainfall which caused it to spin into the side of the chute where the employee had their right hand. The employee's hand was bruised with a small cut on the pad of their thumb.
EE was changing the scoop batteries. While the EE was disconnecting the charger cable from the scoop, the EE accidentally pulled the battery lid down on EE's hand, causing a laceration.
A piece of draw rock fell, striking the EE on EE's right 5th (pinky) finger, causing a laceration which required sutures to close.
EE dropped a bearing carrier on EE's right foot, causing a fracture to the top of EE's foot.
EE was turning S/C into the right side dump. EE misjudged the turn and hit the corner of a coal rib with the canopy, which resulted in a piece of coal dislodging and coming in contact with the EE, striking the EE on the right ankle, resulting in a fracture.
EE was cutting the belt to make a splice, and the knife went through the belt, cutting EE on right leg just above the knee.
An existing roof fall continued to fall and extend into the normal route of travel of the weekly examiner. A plan was submitted to and approved by State and Federal agencies to danger off the roof fall and reroute the travel way of the weekly examiner.
EE was walking out-by down the track entry from the No.3 section. EE was walking in a bent position. The EE came in contact with a roof bolt causing a laceration to left ear which required 8 sutures to close.
EE lost footing and slipped causing the EE to fall forward and striking their mouth causing a laceration that had to be closed with sutures.
A non-injury roof fall accident occurred on 09-26-24 at approx. 5:30 pm. The fall occurred in the #6 entry in-by (SS #6039) at the #12 crosscut on the #1 working section located on the #5 North Panel. The roof fall fell above the anchorage. The roof fell measured approx. 5' thick 18' long and 15' wide. The fall was cleaned up.
EE was attempting to unload supplies from the flat car. EE noticed that EE needed to adjust the forks on the forklift. EE was wiggling the forks and trying to spread them apart. EE stated that EE lost footing and EE's hand slipped behind the fork when it slammed mashing EE's right ring finger.
EE stated was working to remove a spray block on the head of a C/M machine. While prying the block back and forth the EE stated that a finger got caught between the spray block and frame of the miner pinching the left middle finger.
EE was working on knocking a pin in the C/M cutter boom when a fragment of the hammer hit EE in the right forearm. The EE continues to work in EE's regular position. This incident became reportable on 10/11/2024 due to the removal of the fragment and the receiving of sutures to close the wound.
A non-injury roof fall occurred at approximately 1:00 pm on the #1 working section in the #2 entry. The fall occurred approximately 150' in-by survey spad 3609. The fall occurred as the section was retreat mining this entry.
EE was at the Power Center and heard the breaker knock on the right-side roof bolter. EE stated that they went to check the cable. EE states that they saw a piece of draw rock on the cable. EE states that they bent over to remove the rock off of the cable when another piece of draw rock fell striking them on the back of the right hand causing a fracture to one of their fingers.
A non-injury roof fall occurred on 07/17/2024 at approximately 8:45 a.m. The roof fall occurred on the No.1 working section. The section was retreat mining in the No.9 entry. The fall area was just inby the No.16 crosscut near the No.3753 survey point. The fall was approximately 6' high X 15' long.
Roof falls. The first is in the number 3 entry going from the inby corner of the intersection at brk 13 (spad # 3535) to the outby corner of the intersection at brk 14 (spad #3453). This fall is approximately 100' long x 20' wide x 8' high. The second area is in the #4 entry in the intersection at spad #3436 at brk 13. The fall is approximately 20' long x 20' wide x 8' high.
EE was dismounting a scoop and twisted right knee. This incident became reportable because the EE had surgery on October 4, 2024. The EE continues to work in EE's regular position with no restrictions.
EE was helping load the belt into the scoop bucket. As they were lapping the belt, the scoop rolled forward and the employee's foot accidentally got caught between the scoop bucket and the mine floor causing injury.
Employee was helping load belt into the scoop bucket. As they were lapping belt, the scoop rolled forward and employee's foot accidentally got caught between the scoop bucket and the mine floor causing injury.
EE was stepping off of the Roof Bolter down to the boom controls. EE stepped onto the uneven surface of the mine floor rolling their right ankle. The EE continued to work for several shifts. The injury became reportable due to EE being placed on restricted duty on June 6, 2024.
EE was throwing timber butts into a scoop. EE received injuries to right foot/big toe due to the scoop bucket.
EE was watching the No. 155 Roof Bolter being backed out of the No.2 Entry. The R/B operator bumped the reel. The cable came towards the EE. The EE jumped out of the way to avoid the cable. The EE landed awkwardly on their right foot causing the EE to roll ankle which resulted in a fracture.
EE was putting a scoop on charge while raising the battery lids. EE felt a pop in their back. The employee continued to work full duty until April 3, 2024. On April 3, 2024, EE was moved to restricted duty at which point the incident became reportable.
Employee was walking along overland beltline spotting rollers and accidentally tripped over a piece of rock on the grating and started to fall. EE tried to catch self and got their hand caught between the belt and the roller causing injury to hand.
EE was changing the pot on the 80 C/M. The plate that holds the pot slipped and smashed the EE's finger causing an avulsion that required 5 sutures to close.
EE was cutting the end of a belt pin. EE rested one handle on the belt rail and used both hands on the other handle. When EE applied force, the cutters slipped and the cutting end struck EE in the mouth chipping EE's tooth.
EE had dismounted from excavator when they got to the ground level, EE was going to walk to the mechanic's truck to get out of the rain. The EE stepped into a hole and sprained an ankle. EE continued working regular job through 5/23/24 and had surgery on 5/24/24. EE returned to work on Restricted Duty on the next working day after surgery, 5/28/24.
EE was walking to the parking lot. EE slipped and fell hurting their left knee. EE started missing work on January 19, 2024.
A non-injury roof fall occurred between break No.27 and No.28 of the No.4 North Panel in-by spad No.5599 in the No.4 entry. The fall does not extend into any intersections. The fall is estimated to be 7' thick.
A non-injury roof fall occurred between break No.27 and No.28 of the No.4 North Panel out-by Spad No. 5604 in the No.6 entry. The fall is within the heading and does not extend into the intersection. The fall is estimated to be 7' thick.
A non-injury roof fall occurred between break No.27 and break No.28 of the No.4 North Panel approximately 180' in-by spad No.5573 in the No.5 entry. The fall is within the heading and does not extend into the intersection. The fall is estimated to be 7' thick.
EE was bolting in the No. 7 right. EE put the steel against the top to start drilling. A piece of draw rock fell out around the bolt hole and hit the EE on the left hand causing a laceration 7" long. The rock scraped down the left arm and hand causing a laceration. The EE received 10 sutures to close.
A non-injury roof fall was found on 12/05/2023 while conducting an airway examination. The fall is not in a travel way, airway, or an active section. The fall was located in the No.9 entry on the Stowe Submains in between survey stations 4648 and 4661.
A non-injury roof fall occurred on Nov. 6th, 2023 1 break-in-by spad #3967 in the intersection between seal #11 and seal #10 in the #4 entry.
EE was helping the right-side pin crew install a curtain board. EE was holding the board with right hand and had left hand against the top. EE told the operator to set the T-bar when they were ready. The operator raised the T-bar up and the EE left their left hand against the top and when the T-bar was raised it pinched the left hand and fingers against the top.
On October 20, 2023, a non-injury roof fall occurred at approx. 8:00 am at Break 22 on 1C Belt in the #5 entry inby spad 4536. The fall is estimated to be 8 high, and 20 long in the intersection of our track/belt entry.