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Employee was pushing up a bolt using the wrench. Bolt was a 6 foot resin bolt. First bend went in the roof. Employee straightened and moved plate down. When EE applied up pressure the plate slipped on the bolt and employee did not have time to leave go of the plate. EE's thumb got pinched between the plate and roof. Resulting in a laceration and fracture of the left thumb

Employee was cutting a corner off of a piece of belt and the knife slipped out of the belt cutting employee's left hand. Employee received 2 sutures

Employee was assisting with a cable repair. Another EE dropped a knife in a pile of rockdust. Injured employee reached into the pile of dust to get the knife a received a cut on the RT middle finger that required 4 stitches. The area is low and wet.

unintentional roof fall occurred in the G butt #3 entry 120ft. inby SS#2929. The fall was approximately 20ft.wide by 20ft.long at an unknown height. The exact cause is unknown, but the roof in this area is laminated shale with sandstone streaks.

EE1 was assisting EE2 adjust head on oper. side. They were done adjusting head. EE1 told EE2 to lower head. EE1 verbally verified EE's hands are clear to EE 2. EE2 lowered head slowly about one foot when EE1 said "Whoa Stop". The long arm contacted EE1 left pinky and ring finger. EE2 started bolter up to free EE1 fingers that were pinched in canopy post and long arm.

Employee was attempting to use bed rail for leverage to put dolly back on track. EE picked rail up to put under dolly and felt a "pop" in lower, middle part of back. EE was not exerting any force at the time of injury. Conditions were low and dry.

Employee was removing valve bank from MBC. While holding valve bank ee felt pop in RT bicep. Employee felt a tingling sensation and pain when trying to straighten arm.

Employee was holding the offside rub rail on miner while rub rail was being installed. Rub rail sprung back jarring EE shoulder. EE continued to work full duty until date of surgery while diagnostic procedures were being completed and diagnosis was confirmed. Surgery completed 12/14/2023.

Contractor was lowering spacer blocks behind a bearing on the 6-3 nose roller. The spacer block slipped and contractor's finger slipped into 1 of the bolt holes on the spacer block causing a laceration to the left ring finger requiring sutures.

THE BOLTER OPERATOR HAD BENT A BOLT DURING INSTALLATION. THEY CUT ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE BOLT AND BEGAN PUSHING IT TO BREAK IT OFF. THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE BOLT FROM THE OTHER SIDE AND BEGAN PULLING TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR. THE BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE EE TO FALL BACKWARDS AND THE PLATE ON THE BOLT STRUCK THEIR ARM BETWEEN THE WRIST AND FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION.

THE SYSTEM AND BELTS WERE DOWN. UPON RESTARTING,EE WAS IN THE INTERSECTION OF #3 ENTRY EE TOLD OPS TO CONTINUE MINING, ONCE THEY WERE RUNNING EE WENT TO LEAVE AREA. EE'S LEFT FOOT SLIPPED DUE TO THE STEEP SIDE PITCH & SLICKENSIDE BOTTOM. EE'S FOOT HIT THE MBC TRACK & IT BEGAN TO TRAM OVER THE TIP OF EE'S BOOT. MBC OPERATOR STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. THE EE DID NOT HAVE ANY BROKEN TOES.

EMPLOYEE WAS USING B-BOND CEMENT TO SEAL KNEE WALLS. EE RECEIVED IRRITATION/BURN ON BOTH FOREARMS AND KNEES FROM CONTACT WITH THE CEMENT DESPITE THE USE OF PROPER PPE AND WASHING. EE HAD BEEN TRAINED ON THE USE AND HAZARDS OF B BOND.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF AN OFFICE TRAILER THEY TOOK A STEP ONTO THE LANDING OF THE STEPS AND PIVOTED ON THEIR FOOT TO TURN. EE FELT A POP AND PAIN IN THE RIGHT KNEE WHILE TURNING. EE CONTINUED TO WORK FULL DUTIES UNTIL THE SURGERY DATE 8/18/2022.

EE was moving a 2 man Johnson Cart when EE's left leg became caught between a concrete barrier and the frame of the cart EE was operating. The cart was parked outside at a temp. of approx. 5 degrees. When EE pressed the tram petal to reverse out of the parking area, the tram stuck because of freezing conditions. The EE was attempting to dismount the cart when the injury occurred.

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE SECTION WHEN EE FELT A POP AND PAIN IN RIGHT ANKLE. EE CONTINUED TO WORK REGULAR DUTIES UNTIL THE DATE OF SURGERY ON 6/3/2022.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 12 Left panel in x-cut 2-1 at S/S 1958. The fall measured approx. 40'L, 20'W, and an unknown height. Over the next few shifts, the fall continued through the x-cut 2-3 and across #1 entry through the cut through into the adjacent #5 entry of the 11 Left panel. The area was bolted with 4' resin bolts. Exact cause of the fall is unknown.

Miner was adding second drill steel to set and a finger was pinched between the coupler and the steel in the roof. On 10/22/21, the treating specialist advised miner to stay home to prevent infection to injury.

A piece of rock struck a miner on the left hip/back while drilling a hole to install a roof bolt. The vibration of the rotating drill steel in adverse conditions caused the rock to fall. The miner attempted to get out of the way when EE noticed the rock moving.

The injured miner was crossing the beltline and slipped in muddy conditions while stepping off the beltline. When the injured miner slipped, was holding onto a chain and injured shoulder. The injured miner was not able to go to the shoulder specialist until August 3, 2021.

The injured miner was removing a large piece of rock that fell on top of the continuous miner. While applying force to the rock, the miner slipped and the miner's face contacted the rock and caused a laceration. Three sutures was required to close the wound.

Injured miner was crossing over top of the haulage unit. When EE grabbed the the metal structure to pull self up onto the structure, EE dislocated right shoulder.

Employee's knee became sore from constant crawling and kneeling in the wet, muddy bottom. After several weeks of no improvement, MRI was performed and showed partially torn meniscus. Worked regular duty until surgery on 5/27/2021.

Roof Fall 120 ft. inby SS#1530 in #4 entry. Area bolted with 6ft. fully grouted bolts with straps on 3 ft. centers and 10 ft. cable bolts on 8 ft. centers. Adverse roof conditions and slick and slide roof in area that fell. Bolter cable was damaged when the fall occurred.

A roof Fall occurred in MMU 001-0 at survey station 1470 in #3 entry. Approx.18 feet of coal was mined at the face of #3 and the MBC pump went out. The unsupported roof was hanging for approx.1hr.20 min. Time and poor geologic conditions caused the unsupported roof to fall and rip out previously installed bolts. Outby the fall was bolted with 6 FT. bolts and 10 FT. Cables.

Employee was installing a 6-foot roof bolt into the mine roof. When the bolt was being pushed up to the first bend, it rotated and caused a laceration to the palm of the employee's right hand just below the pointer finger. Employee received 4 sutures to close the wound.

A roof fall was observed in 9 left number 3 entry between survey station 1256 & 1283. The roof fall is approx. 60 feet long & the height is unknown. Defects was observed in the roof when the area was originally mined and the area was bolted with 6ft super twist bolts on 4ft centers, straps & 10ft cables. Prior to the roof fall, the roof or ribs did not show any signs of failure.

Employee was injured when head came in contact with a roof bolt. The injured employee received sutures to close the laceration.

Injured miner lifted a resin box and placed it on the roof bolter. As EE lifted the box, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back and the pain radiated up EE's spine toward EE's neck.

EMPLOYEE WAS APPLYING WET CEMENT TO A WALL. CEMENT GOT INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE'S MUD GLOVES CAUSING A CHEMICAL BURN/IRRITATION.

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN DEEP MUD WHILE HANGING GUARDING AT DRIVE. WHEN EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET UP FOOT WAS STUCK CAUSING KNEE TO TWIST RESULTING IN A SMALL MEDIAL MENISCUS TEAR IN RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE WORKED REGULAR DUTIES UNTIL SURGERY WAS PERFORMED 2/7/2020.

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A TRAM MOTOR IN A SCOOP. COMEALONGS WERE BEING USED TO LIFT AND POSITION THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR SLIPPED OFF OF THE FRAME RAIL ON THE SCOOP AND FELL INTO THE CRADLE. THE EMPLOYEE'S WRIST WAS POSITIONED IN AN AREA WHERE THE MOTOR STRUCK IT CAUSING IT TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND MOTOR COUPLER. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND RECIEVED 6 SUTURES .

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BRAIDED STEEL WATERLINE ON THE HAULAGE UNIT. A STRAND OF THE METAL BRAIDING WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE HOSE . WHEN THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE HOSE THE STRAND OF WIRE PUNCTURED THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL ON 7/26 AND GIVEN INTRAVENOUS ANTIBIOTICS DUE TO FINGER BECOMING RED AND SWOLLEN.

The injured miner was operating a permissible stinger in the return air course. As EE was traveling the front axle became loose and caused the steering wheel to turn uncontrollably and strained in EE's right shoulder. The injured miner went to the doctor on 07/15/2019 and EE was placed on modified work duty.

Employee was in the process of emptying a trash can in the shop. EE strained stomach as EE attempted to lift the trash can.

Employee was using a razor Blade knife to cut a nylon rope. The blade cut though the nylon rope and contacted the employees left forearm causing a laceration.

Miner was standing between roof bolts when a piece of rock (grey shale) fell from between the bolts and contacted the injured miner. The area where the accident occurred was heavily rock dusted which made sight of fracture lines hard to see.

Employee was walking in the pit and stepped on an uneven surface and twisted knee.

A Caterpillar bulldozer caught on fire at an unknown time the morning of June 7, 2018. The dozer was operated in the morning for approx. 1 hour then the operator left the property. The fire was reported to EMS at approximately 10:00AM by a passer-by. Cause of fire is still unknown.

Employee was roof bolting. While retrieving EE's drill steels from the roof, the last 2 steels stuck together. When the employee pulled on them to get them apart, one of the steels came back and struck the employee in the nose, causing a small laceration and fracturing EE's nose.

A miner was injured while in the process of changing the canopy post on a twin boom Roof Bolter in MMU 006-0. As the canopy was being lifted off the operators' side, the canopy fell and caused pinched tip of the injured miners' finger.

A miner was injured when ee placed hand on the chuck of the roof bolter head to check for suction. EE right ring ringer was injured when a drill steel fell and contacted the tip of finger.

Dirt/debris entered the injured miners left eye on 05/26/2017. Medical treatment was requested on 06/05/2017 because of a continuing eye irritation. The miner was prescribed eye drops on 06/06/2017.

A miner was injured while striking a chisel with a hammer. A piece of rust/metal went under the injured miners safety glasses frame and contacted the left eye. Employee was wearing prescription safety glasses when the incident occurred. Prescription eye drops were prescribed because of the scratch on the left eye.

A miner was injured when employee pinched the tip of employee's left little finger while working on the Fletcher roof bolter.

A group of miners was changing the conveyor belt on number 4 belt line. A miner was injured when EE was struck on the left forearm by a belt grab. The belt grab broke left ulna bone.

A miner was injured starting to drill a hole in the roof where adverse conditions existed. A piece of rock measuring 10" X 16" by 4" thick fell from the roof and contacted the metacarpal glove on right hand. The rock was sharp and it cut through the glove. Employee received a laceration on two fingers on right hand.

On December 21, 2016, a miner complained of a painful swollen right knee. The injured miner stated they didn't do anything to injure the knee. The injured miner said the swelling must be from crawling through the section. Employee was seen by the Emergency Room doctor. The doctor diagnosed the swollen knee as bursitis and drained fluid from the knee.

A miner was injured while changing a scoop universal joint. EE struck the universal joint cap and a sliver of metal became dislodged and struck EE in the abdomen. EE was transported to Conemaugh Emergency room to be treated. The doctor lanced EE's abdomen to remove the metal sliver and because of the lace, EE received three sutures.

A miner was injured while loading 6 inch plastic water line on a scoop. When the 6 inch plastic waterline was placed on the scoop, the end closest to the injured miner bounced up and contacted the miner's safety glasses. The safety glasses caused a small laceration under left eyebrow. The hospital placed three sutures in the affected area to close the laceration.

The miner was injured while walking along the belt-line. EE stepped into slippery mud, lost EE's footing and fell. EE's right ear contacted the metal structure and caused a laceration on EE's right ear.