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Employee was removing dollies from monorail when EE's finger got caught between 2 wheels. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.
Employee was changing a piece of belt structure when the frame slid, and EE's finger was caught between bed rail and frame. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was helping unload structure from scoop when EE dropped structure on EE's foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was bolting when the pusher steel slipped out of EE's hands and hit EE on the head. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was putting supplies on miner when EE picked up a rib strap when it cut through EE's glove. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on air lock doors when a rock fell from roof and struck EE's lip. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.
Employee was pulling shuttle car slack to hang when EE felt pain on the right side of EE's chest. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was center bolting when EE was reaching for plate and EE's finger got caught in drill guide. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was lifting miner cable and water line into hanger when EE felt pain in lower back and leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on 5/4/26 at 8:22 am. The fall measured 16'by 40'long. The fall occurred in #6 entry 83 cross cut in 5 North. The area was posted on all sides and dangered off.
Employee was running shearer when a rock came off the drum and struck EE's hand. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. PPE was a factor.
Employee was carrying 20' beams through mud. The employee got EE's foot caught on a cable bolt that was sticking out of the mud, causing EE to fall with the beam in EE's hands. Employee fell to the ground, crushing EE's left hand under the beam and EE's body weight.
Employee was walking down the face when EE tripped over a rock and injured EE's knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was spotting belt structure when EE twisted around and felt pop in lower back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body positioning was a factor.
Employee was scaling rock down from top when a piece of rib started to come down. While EE was moving away from rib EE slipped and fell injuring EE's knee and ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was at the miner hanging cable and water line into hanger when EE went to pull down on cable, EE felt pain in EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was cleaning slate off of the top of EE's canopy when another piece of slate came down and hit slate bar and a piece hit EE's face. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was helping pull belt off of dolly when the belt grab slipped off belt and struck EE's nose. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was walking to center bolter when EE slipped and fell, EE tried to catch self and cut the top of EE's hand on a piece of slate. Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.
Employee was helping work on scoop battery when battery lid came down and hit EE's elbow/bicep. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
IE was a passenger in a mantrip that was travelling into a track spur. The mantrip struck a dolly that was unseen by the driver, and IE's back struck EE's seat hard. Employee continued to work without restriction until seeking medical attention on 4/24/2026, and began missing days after that. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
Employee was loading waterline onto scoop for belt move. When one of the water lines pipes slid off the scoop and struck EE's foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was drilled hole for rib pin and turned around to grab strap when piece of rib hit EE's back and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was cleaning on LW face when another employee was attempting to pass EE, that employee slipped and fell and the miner that was cleaning tried to catch EE and injured EE's back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on LW face at 12 shield when rock came over handrail and struck the back of their leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was helping hang miner cable and water line into a roller hanger when they felt pop in their upper arm (bicep). PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on a cable repair when knife slipped and cut their finger, causing them to receive stitches. PPE was a factor, mining systems was a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was at the miner when a piece of rock fell from between straps and struck the top of EE's foot causing a contusion. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on shearer spray arm, when lifting eye that come a long was hooked to broke causing lifting eye to hit their hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was helping use cobra drill when drill was collapsing, they strained their shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Employee did not start missing until April 6th.
Employee was helping switch cars in belt spur when motorman #2 pushed cars towards EE. EE was standing near motor when EE's foot was injured. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue. Body placement was an issue.
Employee was operating mantrip dragging slick line when rope that was attached to pipe broke and piece of metal from rope struck EE's elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rule and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was sitting in a track spur when another mantrip came into spur and struck EE's ride. Causing injury to EE's head and chest. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor.
Employee was sitting in a track spur when another mantrip came into ride and struck EE's ride. Causing contusion to EE's back and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor.
Employee was riding in mantrip when the mantrip went into a spur and struck another ride, injuring employee's back and neck. PPE was not a factor; mining systems was not a factor.
IE was travelling on the mainline track on a golf cart and encountered a motor trip travelling toward them. They attempted to get out of the way but was unable, and was struck by the motor.
Employee was rib pinning when vent tube fell and knocked them down, causing them to injure a hand, PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was re railing a car when car shifted and pinched finger between car and jack. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was working on taking green pump hose apart when EE's knife slipped and cut the back of EE's leg (calf). PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee stepped down off of motor when EE stepped on a piece of coal and injured EE's ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was spotting rollers and shoveling belt when EE felt pain in EE's hand. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
Employee was cleaning at belt tail when EE stepped into a hole and twisted EE's ankle. EE also fell and injured EE's wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
IE experienced skin irritation after exposure to water over the boots while searching for a damaged coupler. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
IE experienced skin irritation after exposure to water over the boots while searching for a damaged coupler. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
IE experienced skin irritation after exposure to water over the boots while searching for a damaged coupler. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
Employee was operating dump truck when it became stuck in mud. While attempting to get pushed out of mud by another piece of equipment, the dump truck moved or jolted causing employee to injure their neck. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on 3/5/2026 at 11:50 am. The fall measured 16' long by 13' wide by 8' high. The fall occurred in #1 entry just in by 90 crosscut in the 6 South Mains. The area was dangered off and will be cleaned up.
Employee experienced skin irritation following a cumulative exposure to water over their boots while searching for a damaged coupler. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.
Employee had finished bolting on EE's side and went to assist EE's bolting partner who was struggling with setting EE's drill steels out of the top. EE asked EE's bolting partner to lower the drill pod a little bit but instead EE brought it down all the way on top of the employees right foot.
Employee and coworkers were jacking up the belt to change rollers, when the chain attached from the come along to the belt structure snapped causing the structure to fall and the employee to fall to the ground with it.