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Struck by rock that fell from top and clipped employee hard hat and arm causing laceration to EE's left forearm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Was traveling in shuttle car back to miner when a bent rib strap entered the kitchen striking EE on the back of the head. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
IE was changing a roller on the slope belt. The chain hoist supporting the roller slipped and IE's finger was caught between the roller and the frame. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
Employee got EE's left hand caught between the auger and wrench while rib pinning, resulting in a laceration to EE's left hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was struck by a rock that had fallen from in between the shields, striking EE's left hand, and resulting in a contusion to EE's left pinky and ring finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
An employee was working on a winch rope on a 650 scoop that was loaded with a shield, this shield was hit by another 650 scoop, causing the employee to be caught between the scoop EE was working on and the shield tip.
Employee was carrying a cradle with 3 rollers down C Belt line and felt pain in the middle of EE's back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
The Golden Ridge Hoist transformer blew while a crew of employees were on the cage. There were no injuries involved and no other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was dragging hoses off the face when they became stuck. When the pull rope broke, the hoses whipped the employee in EE's right arm, resulting in a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was carrying a spool on EE's shoulder through the Golden Ridge Bottom Cut Through, when EE's left thumb was caught between the spool and the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee had their right right hand on the power center and was struck by a cable on their right middle finger during a power move, resulting in an abrasion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was was on the 2 Left Longwall face and stepped in a hole at 7 shield, resulting in a severe sprain to left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was walking along the 8 South Back Switch Track, when EE tripped over the rail and fell, striking EE's right knee on the rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
The employee was reaching for a bolt when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was loading up recovered rail and when EE was getting off car EE stepped down on a piece of rail and rolled EE's right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was carrying a piece of bed rail stepped in hole felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was lining and leveling the belt when a the jack kicked out and struck their left thumb, resulting in a fracture. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
This injury was not identified as as a recordable until 01/09/26. The EE reported a back strain while lifting and moving a vulcanizing press from a belt line UG to a track on a flat car on a mine site. At a later time the EE received treatment at a medical facility and an over counter prescription resulting in a recordable incident due to the original injury.
Employee was installing a roof bolt when a monster mat fell on right hand, resulting in a laceration to pinky finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was pulling on a bottom roller to remove the belt stand and got right middle and ring finger caught between the roller and the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was struck by a rock on left hand/wrist that had fallen from in between 4 and 5 shield. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was hanging a run through curtain when a rock fell from the top, striking EE in the right shoulder and right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was bolting at 1-28 on the belt when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was throwing miner slack against the rib when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was picking up a bag out of EE's locker when EE claims EE felt a "pop" in EE's lower back.
Employee was struck by a rock while working on 5 Belt at 29 1/2 wall, which resulted in a contusion to their left wrist. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was attempting to move a gopher drill through a mandoor, when the drill got caught on the door and pulled their left arm downwards, causing a sprain/strain injury to their shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
A roof fall was discovered on the River Haulage at 64+00. The fall was approximately 40 feet long by 7 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
A roof fall was discovered on the river haulage at 41+25. The fall was approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
A roof fall was discovered at 39+00 on the river haulage. The fall was approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and 20 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 5/30/2025. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.
A fire occurred at the overland belts on the stacker belt. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee had EE's left foot on the miner step, reaching for a roof strap, when the miner sumped forward and caused EE's left foot to become caught between the miner. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/system not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was loading beams on mule and was struck in the testicles with the beam. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee claims to have been struck by a high pressure hose in EE's left bicep while running the longwall controller. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
A roof fall was discovered in the 2 South Return at 31 crosscut. The fall is approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 8 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was repositioning the pan line bolter when EE was struck by a rock on EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 20% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 3/24/2022. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No other 50.20 criteria applies.
A roof fall was discovered on the Main East Haulage at 7-21. The fall was approximately 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was standing on a tube, adjusting dog chain, when EE fell from the tube and injured EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was using a flat head screwdriver when it slipped from EE's left hand, causing a laceration to EE's right hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was operating the shearer when 14 shield pulled in and struck EE's left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
A roof fall was discovered in the 0 East Section of the #2 entry at 4 crosscut. The fall was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was installing a shuttle car canopy when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE's right hand, causing EE's right ring finger to become caught between the rock and the canopy and resulting in a fracture to EE's finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #1 Entry at the 4 way intersection of 2-23. The fall is approximately 18 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. Not other part 50 criteria applies.
A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #7 Entry at 2-24 to 2-26. The fall was part of an existing fall and was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was reaching for a stick of glue when EE struck EE's right hand against a channel plate, causing a laceration and resulting in sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was struck by a drill steel that was left in the roof from the previous shift on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Hanging curtain when a rock fell from between the roof straps and struck left foot. Compliance with rules/regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was sweeping floor when EE claims EE stepped on an oil and water spot, causing EE to slip and twist EE's knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not factors. Miner proficiency may be a factor.