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Employee was setting a beam across number 10 belt, after setting the beam and while gathering up tools, a piece of slate broke loose above the beam and struck them on the hard hat, sliding down back, compressing neck area.
Employee was operating a rubber tired mantrip when the front wheel caught a track tie causing the steering wheel to spin quickly causing a pain in EE's right shoulder.
Employee was installing a glue stick and bolt into the rib when the rib broke loose and struck the employee on the right leg.
Employee was loading supplies on the roof bolter when a strap slipped cutting thru EE's glove and causing a laceration on the thumb.
Employee was operating a 2 man personnel carrier when the axle broke causing the employee to lose control of the vehicle causing it to wreck. The employee suffered from a laceration and contusions.
Employee was emptying the belt magnet when a roof bolt was raised up by the magnet striking the employee on the hand.
Employee was stepping onto the roof bolt machine when they lost footing falling onto their back.
Employee was walking down the belt entry when employee struck their head on an overcast causing pain in neck and back
EE was exiting #10 truck, coming down steps. EE had right arm around rail when EE's left foot slipped off step catching the right arm between grab bar and fender of truck. Later EE complained of shoulder pain.
IE hit head in canopy of scoop when they trammed it over obstacle in roadway.
Employee was riding on a rubber tired mantrip when a piece of rock fell out between the supported mine roof striking the employee in the left upper leg area.
Employee was driving a golf cart and a small piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking a hand causing a laceration that required stitches.
Contract worker and co-workers were getting slack in order to make a splice in the decline belt. The belt grip came off and flew striking employee in back/rib cage area. Cause of this injury was body positioning and awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE and mining systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee lost footing and rolled ankle
Employee was removing a chain from the scoop when the load shifted causing the chain to contact finger.
Roof fall found in the Johnson Fork Butt off's in the #3 entry, between 55 break to 56 break. Approximately 80 feet long, 19 feet wide and 8 feet thick. The fall does not impede travel or air movement. No injuries or entrapment. A location and map has been sent to Mount Hope Office.