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On 1/25/2026 EE stated that while EE was bending a 5' bolt EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. EE was granted a full release and returned to work. On 3/30/2026 Mine Management was informed that EE started Physical Therapy for EE's shoulder.
Miner has been diagnosed with Pneumoconiosis.
Employee stated that EE swung the drill station in to set the inside bolt when a bolt laying in the tray became fouled and sprung up and struck EE in the chin.
A water inundation occurred on the No. 1 Section in the No. 1 Face near spad 1717. Resulted in a Fatal injury. Rescue crews located the fatally injured person on 11/13/2025.
Dismounting Service Truck, Missed A Step; Twisted A Knee. * First Missed Work Day 1-5-2026*
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON INSTALLING A BELT SCRAPER ON THE 11c HEAD, WHEN THE OUTBY BELT UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED. THE BELT TRANSPORTED THE EMPLOYEE APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET BEFORE IT WAS STOPPED BY PULL SWITCH. RESULTED IN A FRACTURED ANKLE.
Employee was working on installing a belt scraper on the 11C head, when the outby belt unexpectedly started. The belt transported the employee approximately 30 feet before it was stopped by a pull switch. Resulted in a fractured ankle.
Employee was working on installing a belt scraper on the 11C head, when the outby belt unexpectedly started. The belt transported the employee approximately 30 feet before it was stopped by a pull switch. Resulted in a broken ankle.
Employee stated that they were in the #5 entry installing the last row of roof bolts, while manually bending a roof bolt, they stated that they felt a "pop" in right shoulder.
Employee stated that while they were drilling the outside bolt hole with the starter steel, a piece of rock that measure 6"x 8"x 1/2" fell out and struck them on the right forearm. This resulted in a laceration.
A non-injury roof fall was discovered in the intersection at the #5 crosscut on Yankee Mains (No. 5 belt) in the N0. 4 entry. The fall was approximately 20' x 20' x 10' thick.
EE was standing on right side fender doing EE's pre-trip inspection when EE went to exit fender EE missed a step and slipped. Then EE fell to the ground on EE's right side elbow/arm. Went to ER, had strain to right arm.
EE stated that while operating the 21SC shuttle car being loaded by the continuous mining machine, the bumper of the CM came in to contact with load end of the shuttle car. When the car operator pulled away, this caused the dump in to be raised slightly then fall suddenly, jarring the car operator resulting in EE's head hitting EE's head on canopy.
using grinder and caught gloves with grinder cutting right pinky finger on first knuckle
Removed lagging from drive roller and was buffering and cleaning up drum to install new lagging grinder got caught and kicked back resulting in laceration to pinky finger on right hand and small cut on ring finger .
employee was using grinder and grinder caught on gloves cutting right pinky finger on first knuckle, Finger was almost cut off. the cut did cut the tendons and was taken off work. Each employee will now be trained properly trained on using said machine, do not use any equipment without proper guard in place
EE was dropping CM cable and water line from a hanger when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder.
EE was assisting in making a belt splice when a piece of metal splintered off a coworker's hammer and embedded in EE's forehead.
EE stated that was striking on a chisel with a hammer when the chisel flew back and struck EE in the left eyebrow, causing a laceration.
Employee was removing hose from axle cooler pump on 993k Z9K00314 when pulling hose back for removal, hand slipped making contact with top of transmission. Unknown exactly what the right hand contact on transmission. The contact caused a laceration on top of right hand
EE stated that as EE was walking to the section EE hit their head on a fly board.
Employee stated that they reached down to move a 5-gallon oil can off the CM cable. While grabbing the can, they cut their right index finger. The laceration required 5 sutures.
EE stated that B-Bond got on EE's pants and caused EE's thighs to get irritant contact dermatitis.
Employee stated that while they were sliding the CM cable over with their right foot, they felt a pain in their right knee.
EE stated that while walking the roadway to the Continuous Miner, EE slipped and fell in the # 6 entry.
EE stated that EE had lifted the shield on the #1 battery operated 4-wheeler, the panel slipped out of EE's hand causing the panel to fall on EE's left index finger.
EE stated that was setting the outside bolt on the 3rd row, when a piece of rock (5"x2"x2.5") fell and struck EE on the inside of the left knee.
Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
EE stated EE was riding in mantrip when the operator lost brakes and derailed. The mantrip came off track and EE hit EE's head and stated EE's back was hurting.
EE stated that EE was preparing to build a stopping and was cutting the nylon bands off a pallet of blocks with a knife. The knife slipped and cut EE's left thumb and required 4 sutures.
Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
Stepping up onto front-end loader, felt a pop in knee.
Employee stated that while they were building a stopping they tripped over a block and twisted their right knee.
A roof fall was found on the main line belt at the tail of the # 1 Belt at break # 22. The roof fall was approx. 15' wide x 15'long x 5' high. This roof fall was reported to the MSHA and State Hotline. State Ref # 34-36278.
The employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis
The employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
Employee rolled up a curtain in the # 5 Lt. entry and when they walked back over to the # 5 Rt. entry the inby rib rolled off and struck them on the lower left leg.
EE stated that EE was using a pick hammer to pick up a timber when a rib rolled out and struck EE in the right hand causing a laceration that required 3 sutures.
EE stated that as EE reached down to move the CM cable over a rib rolled off and hit EE on the right arm and leg and knocked EE to the ground.
Employee has experienced a MSHA Reportable Hearing Loss in their right ear.
EE was drilling a hole to set a cable bolt when placed hand on the drill steel. EE's glove got pinched between the joints of steel and wrapped EE's right arm around the steel.
EE stated that EE was dropping the waterline and when EE went to lower it from EE's shoulder a shut off valve caught EE's shirt and bibs pulling EE to the ground over EE's right ankle resulting in a fracture to the ankle.
EE stated a rock had fouled under the conveyor chain. EE got a slate bar and climbed up on the CM to pry it out. The slate bar suddenly slipped causing EE to pull their back.
Employee was walking out of security building, on the porch, as they stepped down, they fell and sprained ankle.
EE stated that when EE stepped off the flat car, EE stepped on a rock and twisted right ankle. This accident occurred 9/16/2022 but EE didn't miss any work due to this accident until 10/10/2022.
EE was operating the # 19 4-Wheeler and when it powered out and lost power on the hill leaving the portal. It then started to roll backward while EE was trying to reset the tram, but EE then steered the 4-wheeler into the bank. The 4-wheeler climbed the bank, rolled over, and pinned EE underneath it.
EE stated was unhooking a chain from the CM conveyor pan when a burr cut through EE's glove and caused a laceration to the left hand.
EE was cutting fly pad material with a knife and accidentally cut self, which resulted in a laceration to EE's left arm requiring 3 sutures.
Employee stated that they were moving the CM cable closer to the rib when they felt a pop and instant pain in right shoulder.
EE stated that EE was striking the core breaker on the continuous miner with a sledgehammer when a piece of metal splintered off and embedded in EE's nose.