Henderson County MineCoal

Employee was installing a pin in the rib and as they tried to line the steel up with the chuck, their right index finger got caught between the two resulting in a laceration requiring five sutures. They received a full release with no restrictions and returned the same shift.

Employee was cutting a belt off of the blower motor on a roof bolter when the knife slipped causing a laceration of their left wrist. Employee was treated at the ER where they received four sutures and was given restriction of not bending their wrist for three days which prevented them from performing their normal duties.

Employee was carrying a diesel particulate filter when EE stepped awkwardly causing a jolt to EE's right hip. EE continued working until 4/1/26 when a follow up with a physician gave EE restrictions preventing EE from performing normal duties.

Employee was moving a shuttle car cable to the rib and as they threw it they felt a pain in right elbow. Employee was seen the following day by a physician and was taken off work as they were unable to perform their normal duties.

Employee was installing a roof bolt with a board and as they pushed it to the roof, the tip of right middle finger was caught between the board and the roof. They had surgery to repair the finger and was taken off work due to restrictions preventing them from performing their normal duties.

Employee was assisting the mechanic making a car splice when the knife slipped causing EE to cut EE's left index finger. EE was treated at the ER where EE received 3 sutures and a full release with no restrictions to return EE's next shift.

Employee was loading glue onto the back of EE's bolter. When EE turned EE felt pain in EE's back. EE treated at the ER where EE was taken off work for back pain.

Employee had pulled a diesel golf cart into a crosscut with the back partially in the road when a mantrip struck the rear of it. EE was getting back on the golf cart at the time and the steering column struck EE in the groin area. EE received bruising and an abrasion to EE's scrotum. EE was taken off work the next day as EE was unable to perform EE's job due to restrictions.

Employee was walking while carrying a timber when EE fell. EE's left hand contacted sharp rocks on the mine floor resulting in lacerations requiring sutures. EE was given a full release to return EE's next shift with no restrictions.

Employee tripped over some car cable at the section substation. This resulted in a fall and the employee hitting their nose on the corner of the sub station. They received a broken nose from this.

Employee was walking from shuttle car to help the miner move when they twisted an ankle and fell to the ground. EE was seen at the ER where x-rays were negative for a fracture but employee was taken off work due to pain preventing them from performing normal duties.

Employee was roof bolting when partner told them they were advancing to the next row. EE acknowledged them, but as the bolter trammed forward they reached for pins placing left foot under the bolter tire. X-rays were negative for a fracture and EE was given a full release. EE was taken off work the following day as they were having pain preventing them from performing normal job.

Employee was leaving a unit on EE's golf cart. As EE was preparing to turn on the road, a mantrip turned striking the front of employee's golf cart causing EE to bump EE's left knee. EE continued to work until 2/10/2026 and had surgery on 2/11/2026 on EE's left knee and was taken off work due to not being able to perform EE's normal work duties.

Employee was using a hammer to smash a Burndy connector to splice a lifeline together, when they missed and struck their left index finger with the hammer. Employee was seen at the ER where x-rays revealed a fracture to the tip of the finger. Employee was given a full release with no restrictions to return their next shift.

Employee was preparing a cable bolt for installation and as EE reached across EE's body to grab a pin plate, EE drug the plate across EE's right bicep causing a laceration requiring sutures. EE was treated at the ER and given a full release with no restrictions to return EE's following shift.

Employee was driving a shuttle car on an outby construction project when EE's bumper rode up on the miner bumper and as EE pulled away the car dropped causing EE to hit EE's head on the canopy. EE was taken to the ER where no physical injuries were observed but EE was taken off work as restrictions prevented EE from performing EE's normal job.

Employee was lifting a diesel particulate filter when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. A later MRI revealed a tear in EE's rotator cuff. EE continued to work until 1/14/25 when EE had surgery to repair the tear and was taken off work as EE was unable to perform EE's job without restriction.

Employee was helping unit mechanic make a car splice on shuttle car, when the utility knife slipped causing them to cut left index finger. Employee was seen by the mine nurse where they received 5 sutures and a full release. Returned to their normal job the same shift with no restrictions.

Employee was drilling a hole when steels became stuck. As they pulled them apart, one struck them in the nose. Employee was seen at the ER where x-rays showed a fracture. Employee was given a full release and continued working until 11/12/25 when seen again and given restrictions preventing them from performing their normal job.

Employee was using their foot to slide boards under the tongue of an RA and when they put their weight on their right leg, they felt their right knee pop. Continued working until 12/1/25 when taken off for surgery to repair their right knee.

Employee was helping the roof bolter load roof bolts from a scoop bucket. EE had their right hand resting on the scoop bucket when a piece of draw rock fell striking their hand causing a laceration requiring sutures. EE was taken off work beginning 10/21/25 as they were unable to perform normal duties without restriction.

Employee was operating a grease gun injecting grease into a fitting on the continuous miner to tighten the cats. The connection was stuck, while prying on the connection, it popped off and caused a laceration to EE's forearm. EE received sutures to EE's forearm, was given a full release without restrictions and performed EE's normal occupation.

Employee was dropping the bolter cable as it was tramming. EE was unaware that EE had stepped between the bolter and the rib and as the pinner swung it struck EE's lower left leg resulting in a fracture. EE began missing work the following day 9/26/25.

Employee was drilling a hole when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE's right forearm causing a laceration. EE was treated at the ER where EE received four sutures and a full release with no restrictions. Returned EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee was rock dusting on the belt line and reached up to steady themselves on a piece of corrugated metal and their hand slid across it causing a laceration to left hand. EE was treated at the ER where they received four sutures and a full release to return for their next scheduled shift.

Employee was digging through the tool box on EE's diesel ride when the heavy steel tool box lid fell smashing the three middle fingers of EE's right hand. EE finished EE's shift then went to the mine nurse where EE received sutures in EE's right ring finger and middle finger due to the lacerations. EE returned to work at EE's normal job without restriction.

Employee was pinning when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE in the middle of EE's back on the right side. EE finished EE's shift but when EE came in the next day EE wanted to be checked by a physician. X-rays were negative for fractures but EE said EE was unable to work so EE was taken off work beginning 8/6/25 as EE was unable to perform EE's normal job.

Employee was lifting a man door for a brattice when they felt a sharp pain in lower back. They finished the shift, but when they awoke the next day, they were having lower back pain. EE was seen by a physician on 7/31/25 and was taken off work as they were unable to perform their normal job.

Employee was drilling a hole to install a pin when the steel became stuck. As they went to pull the steel out they felt a pain in their right shoulder. They continued to work their normal job until they were taken off work beginning 9/5/25 as they were unable to perform their normal job.

Employee was using a lo trac to compact contents of a dumpster. As they pushed down with the forks, they dropped suddenly causing the machine to pivot. Their left forearm was pinched between the fire suppression guard on the front of the machine and the fire extinguisher guard on the rear. This resulted in a laceration which required ten sutures.

Employee was standing in crosscut as a diesel scoop was pulling another diesel scoop. The chain hooked between the scoops pulled tight throwing a piece of rock striking the employee in the forehead above left eye. Employee received four sutures at the mine nurse and returned their next scheduled shift.

Employee was opening a set of air lock doors when they felt their knee pop. Employee was seen by a doctor the same day and was taken off work beginning 7/22/25 as they were unable to perform their normal job.

A fall of the roof occurred in the 1st SE Mains, #11 seam - 3rd 60 Beltline Crosscut 102 - #3 Entry - Spad 13+00. Fall measured approximately 25' length, 16'-18' width, 6'-10' height.

Employee was helping bolter move when the reel was engaged knocking EE to the ground, landing on EE's left wrist. Finished shift but had pain and swelling the following day. Diagnosed with a fracture of left wrist and taken off work beginning 7/16/25 as EE was unable to perform EE's normal duties.

Employee was discharging a fire suppression hose to install on a new header when they lost control causing the hose to come back striking them in the groin. They had surgery the same day and began missing work on 7/8/25 as they were unable to perform their regular duties.

Employee was installing a pin and a head came out of the roof, striking EE in the right arm. On 5/21/25 EE was diagnosed with a fracture to EE's right elbow and was taken off work as EE was unable to perform EE's normal work duties.

On 5/13/2025 employee was standing a bundle of mesh up to lean it against the rib when EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder. Employee continued to work without restrictions performing EE's normal task, and was seen by a doctor and was taken off work on 5/21/2025 as EE would not be able to perform EE's normal work duties

Employee was prying on a dust hose with a pinner steel. The steel became lodged, and as EE jerked it free, EE's right pinky finger was smashed between the steel and the coal rib. EE received three sutures and returned to work EE's next scheduled shift.

Employee was putting pin steels together when EE applied upwards pressure causing the steels to pop the webbing of EE's left hand between the thumb and index finger. EE was treated by the mine nurse where EE received seven sutures which prevented EE from doing their normal job and began missing work on 2/13/25.

Employee was loading cable bolts on the bolter when EE felt a pain in EE's abdomen and noticed a knot on EE's navel. EE was diagnosed with a hernia on 01/24/2025 and was taken off work as EE was unable to perform EE's normal work duties.

Employee was throwing crib blocks from a concrete sump when EE smashed left ring finger between the crib block and concrete wall busting finger open. EE received four sutures and was given a full release. EE returned for EE's next scheduled shift on 12/20/24.

Employee was installing wire mesh on the roof during pinning cycle. EE was holding the mesh with left hand as EE started a hole. The steel snagged the mesh causing it to twist on EE's left index finger and cut it resulting in six sutures. EE was given a full release and returned to work 12/18/24 for EE's regular shift.

Employee was installing a 6"" water coupling. The coupling dropped and they attempted to catch it and the edge caused a laceration to their left index finger resulting in seven sutures.

Employee was reclaiming belt structure when they stepped on a rock causing their weight to come down on the side of their right foot. This resulted in a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone. Employee began missing work on 11-10-24.

Employee was removing a chain boomer from a supply car when the handle of the boomer came back striking EE's right hand. EE finished EE's shift and then went to the mine nurse where EE received four sutures in the fourth finger of EE's right hand. EE returned to work EE's following shift.

A fall of the roof occurred; 1st SE Main, #11 seam, #6 entry, crosscut 19.5 straight (spad 15+63). The fall measured approximately 16'-19' width, 25' length, 6'-8' height.

EE attached a whip check to a Hilti drill bit that was hung up in the locking collar of the drill. EE and another employee picked up the drill and began to pull on the bit. Accidentally the drill was engaged causing the whip check to wrap around the bit and therefore pulling tight on IE's right index finger cutting it requiring stitches to close.

Employee was lowering the boom to start second steel when the steel caught between the boom and employee's right foot. The steel was pushed into the foot causing a fracture at the base of fourth toe and resulting in eight sutures. Began missing work 9-11-24.

Employee was setting on a golf cart at the unit shack with EE's left leg propped up and extended straight. A piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof striking EE on the left knee. EE was placed on restrictions and began missing on 6-29-24.

Employee was remounting the battery plug on a scoop when the lid fell smashing the webbing to EE's right hand, causing a laceration. EE received 5 sutures as a result of this injury. EE received a full release, did not miss work and continued performing their normal occupation.

EE was helping make a belt splice. EE ran hand across the belt splice at the same time EE's coworker struck the splice with a 5lb hammer striking EE's right index finger. This resulted in a fracture and sutures. EE was treated at ER and was released with restrictions.

Employee was cutting belt with a utility knife when it slipped causing a laceration to right leg just to the side of their knee. Employee was taken to the nurse at the River View portal 2 where they received 4 sutures and was released with no restriction from their regular occupation. They returned to the mines afterward and completed the shift.

EE was walking the top compartment of the slope when EE slipped causing their knee to strike the belt structure.

EE was hanging tin in the #2 entry. EE attempted to tear the tin using channel locks. EE's hand slipped, striking the tin and causing lacerations to EE's left hand fingers (index and middle). EE continued to work without restrictions until the follow up appointment on 12-27-23, EE was placed off work on 12-27-23.

A fall of the roof occurred, 1SE Mains, #1 unit, #3 face, crosscut 22-23 pillar (spad 18+03) Fall measured approximately 16'-18' width, 30' length, 6'-8' height.

EMPLOYEE MOVED BACK OUT OF THE WAY, LOST BALANCE & FELL FOREWARD INTO THE PATH OF THE STEEL CHUTE & LEFT ARM WAS HIT BY THE STEEL CHUTE. EMPLOYEE BROKE LEFT ARM.

Employee was carrying a small air pump, EE stepped onto a concrete ledge and felt pain in the right knee. On 7-10-23 EE transferred to River View Mine and continued to work without restrictions until EE's surgery on 11-17-23.

EE was using cable spooler to reclaim matrix coaxial cable. He was leveling the cable as it was being spooled on the reel. When the cable reached the coupling it pulled the cable out of his hand and through the reel striking him on the right hand, fracturing his small finger.

The hoist was inoperable from 12:00 am to 12:35 am with and electrical problem. The ""roll-back"" sensor would not function.

Unplanned roof fall - seal set #45 1st west main involving intersection of the #4 seal/ No ventilation was affected. The are of the fall has been dangered off. Supplemental support has been added to the area to assure safe walk way to the #4 seal. The #4 seal has been examined and no conditions are present that would compromise the integrity of the seal.

Employee stated that he parked his ride in front of the power box in the #7 entry. When he stepped off his ride, his foot hung under a metal band. This caused him to fall to the ground, injuring his ribs

Employee stated he was installing a roof bolt in the face area. He did not know that the rotation hose on the bolter boom had hung on the canopy post. When he pushed the bolt up the hose dislodged and struck him in the chin.

Employee was operating a 2 man diesel, His vision became blurred, before he could stop he bumped into a supply trailer in the roadway.

Employee was operating a Fletcher roofbolter and back into an idle miner sitting in the belt entry, pinching his right forearm. He received stitches to close the wound.

MSHA alleges that on 10/22/14 a fire occurred at the coal stockpile that was not reported. Highland disputes that a fire occurred, & that any reportable accident occurred that would invoke a reporting. The report is being submitted under protest solely to abate citation 8517781.

Employee was trying to free a drill steel when he caught his left hand and suffered an injury. Stitches were required to close the laceration.

Employee stated that he was loading belt rollers onto the forks of a forklift. As he was loading one of the rollers he failed to lift it high enough to clear the end of the forks and injured his finger. He went to the doctor and was treated for a bruise.

Employee and others were disassembling K&K structure. The bottom roller had been removed from one side of the stand by another employee, who flipped the roller striking him on the right cheek causing an inch laceration that required 5 sutures to close.

Employee stated he was walking from the Main North to the slope bottom. As he was getting ready to walk through the 2nd airlock door located at crosscut # 3 on the Main North he tripped, and hit his shoulder on the door. Employee worked until 10/02/2014. The first day he missed was 10/03/2014.

Employee stated that he was helping the roof bolter operators load supplies on the bolting machine. When he threw a bundle of glue across the scoop he injured his shoulder.

Employee stated that he was prying down loose rock. His feet became entangled in some draw rock. Causing him to fall forward injuring his shoulder.

Employee fell on a conveyor belt and suffered injuries to his neck & right shoulder.

Employee states that he was installing water line and as he stepped onto a 3 ft step ladder his LT knee hurt.

The Hydraulic braking system on the hoist was inoperable.

Employee states was handling a bundle of glue while loading a roof bolting machine. then stated that his back hurt.

The hoist was inoperable due to drum brakes not releasing.

Employee states that he was repairing L brackets on an FCT with an 8lb sledge hammer and after completing the job his lower back hurt.

Employee stated that he was walking through a man door located at cross cut 3 on the Main North. He did not bend over enough and struck his head on the top of the door frame. Employee started missing on 09/14/2014

Employee stated that he was operating a roof bolter on his right knee and when went to stand up his left foot slipped on a piece of draw slate. This caused him to fall downward striking his forehead on the roof bolter. EE received 9 sutures.

Employee stated that he was stepping down off of the FCT low framing onto the mine floor and he felt and heard a popping noise in his left knee.

Employee stated that while walking into mine, down the slope catwalk, he slipped on a wet spot and hyper-extended his LT knee.

The hoist was inoperable due to electrical problems.

This mine has experienced an unplanned roof fall in the Main North Return. Location was at cross cut #-7 in the #2 Entry. (202+70) The fall was approx. 20ft long X 20ft wide and approx 15ft high. there were no injuries, witnesses or disruption to ventilation.

Employee stated that while operating a diesel lube ride the brakes locked up and caused him to fall off ride onto the mine floor.

Employee states that he was operating a continuous miner when a piece of rock fell from between a roof bolt and the coal rib. The rock struck employees RT foot causing a fracture.

Employee stated that he was walking in the #8 entry on the #4 section when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck his hard hat.

Employee states that he was operating a battery scoop on supply when a rock fell from between roof bolts in the mine roof. The rock hit the scoop canopy and struck the inside of his RT knee.

Employee stated that he was installing a cable stand off on a continuous miner. While installing a bolt the ratchet, 1/2 inch drive with a 30 mm socket, malfunctioned and caused him to stumble forward. His lower back was sore the next day.

Unloading a piece of cold roll steel 4"" by 7' when it shifted catching the left middle finger between the steel and a rail on a pick up truck.

Employee was cleaning on a beltline with a shovel when his back started hurting.

Employee was hanging curtain in #9 entry. The continuous miner was loading gob out of the intersection. A plate picked up by the continuous miner head struck the employee in the left thigh causing a incision that required 3 sutures to close.

Employee states that the roof bolting machine's power cable was pulled down from mine roof and struck employee on shoulder and neck.

EE was operating a walk-through truss bolter on #3 unit. He was standing on the catwalk of the bolter. He had right arm resting on the tram lever guard when a piece of rock, 14"" x 14"" x 2"", fell and struck him on his right forearm.

Employee was hanging a miner cable at the face. He had hung at 3 locations when the cable fell striking him on the right shoulder.

EE was operating a continuous miner. He bent over to move a loop of cable that was in the travelway and felt a pain in his lower back.

Employee was shoveling the section tailpiece when he felt a pain in his left elbow.

Employee was picking up trash on supply road. As he was exiting the Joy ram car he hit his knee on the frame of the ram car.

Employee stated that he was picking up two buckets of miner bits, turned to go to scoop, and stepped in hole. Twisted back and hip.

Bending roof bolt in hole to straighten, bolt spun in hole causing him to fall. Pain in left shoulder, arm and hand.

EE was operating operator side of #3 bolter on #1 MMU. He had left hand on handle under canopy and right hand operating swing lever. There was an overhang on rib . As canopy swung, it went over the top of the overhang and mashed his left ring finger between the overhang and canopy handle. EE received 3 stitches to finger.

EE was installing last bolt in the face of #3 entry of #3 MMU. He put the top section of his finish steel in the roof and the bottom section in the chuck of the bolter. He coupled the two sections together. As he removed his hand , he hit the rotation and feed lever. The pressure from the boom caused the steel to bend and as it rotated, it struck EE in the arm.

Employee was washing concrete bottom on the slope with a wash down hose. His feet became entangled in the hose and he tripped and fell to his knees ,jarring his lower back.

Employee was on his knees cleaning under a belt tail piece, when the pipe that anchors the tail piece fell striking him in the lower back.

Employee was cutting a small notch out of a roll of belt to determine the carrying side of the belt, which was to be added into the existing belt-line. He was using a Lutz, Model 82 utility knife to cut the notch. As he made the last cut, the knife slipped and the blade struck his left forearm. He sustained a 2"" laceration to his arm which took 7 stitches to close.

The Employee bent to pick up a concrete block and felt a pain in his lower back.

Employee was picking up a cross over pad while his partner was moving roof bolter. As he attempted to put the pad onto the miner, he felt a pain in his lower back.

Employee was removing the male plug from a set of scoop in preparation to charge the batteries. As he pulled on the plug he felt a ""pop"" and pain in his left shoulder.

EE was cleaning bath house. He attempted to step over a bench while pulling a water hose in the change room. He hung his toe on the bench and felt a pain in his knee. He was diagnosed with a twisted knee. This accident became reportable on 02/21/2014 when the employee started missing work to have surgery.

Employee was cutting a piece of ventilation curtain with a belt knife. He was not wearing gloves and was cutting toward his hand with the knife. The knife slipped through the curtain and the blade struck the back of his left hand causing a 2"" laceration. He received 7 stitches.

Employee was walking beside a de-energized ram car. Went through a clear curtain the ram car was parked under. The operator of the ram car did not realize he had not cleared the ram car, and energized the machine engaged the steering swung the bed and caught him between the rib and the bed fracturing his right femur.

Employee stated that he picked up a bottom roller leaning against the coal rib. As he walked to his ride to load the roller the rib gave way and a section 72"" x 45"" x 12"" rolled off struck him in the buttocks and pushed him to the center of the entry where he fell on the belt roller he was carrying, causing a contusion to his left chest & armpit.

Employee was marking hydraulic leaks on U/G grader. climbed on top and caught left hand between the tandem tire and the fender bracket, causing a laceration & fracture to the left small finger.

Was drilling hole in preparation to install rib bolt. Drop the boom on the bolt he had prepared for installation and caught his left foot between the roof bolt and the mine floor, causing a contusion to the left foot.

Employee stated that he was riding on a golf cart with his right hand resting on the golf cart fender. When the golf cart passed through a back-up curtain his right hand was caught between the golf cart and a ram car that was parked there. This smashed his right hand causing a laceration on his small finger, that required sutures.

Employee stated that he stepped into a hole in mine floor and his knee hurt.

Employee was walking through cross-cut when he fell down and fractured his left ankle.

Employee stated as he placed a pin board on a roof bolt he was installing, he felt sharp pain in his left shoulder.

Employee was on top of a continuous miner adjusting the water sprays. As he dismounted, he slipped and landed on his left foot, twisting his knee. The accident became reportable on 3/12/14 when the employee started missing work.

Slope hoist became inoperable due to power outage.

A non- Injury unplanned roof fall occurred between # 8 & #9 entry between the Main North belt and the secondary escapeway at spad 2+40.

Employee stated he was bolting on the #2 unit. He had finished the hole with starter steel and as he inserted the finisher steel he felt a pain in his lower back.

At 10:30 pm a rock fall was discovered by an examiner in an area that had been abandoned. The fall measured 18' long by 18' wide by 10' high. The fall was in an intersection of the old supply road. The fall is located in #6 entry, crosscut #54, in the 1st sub panel North of 1st panel North off of 2nd Main West.

Employee stated he was rib bolting in the belt entry and felt a pain in his right arm.

Employee Was diagnosed with carpal tunnel disease

Employee stated that he was helping another employee unload 6 inch waterline from a diesel hauler when he felt a pull in his right side of chest.

Employee stated that he was manually bending a roof bolt when he felt pain in his back.

Employee states he was positioning forks of mini trac when another employee picked up the end and caught his finger between the mast and the fork.

Employee was dismounting the Manitou fork lift. As he descended the steps, his right foot slipped causing him to pull his lower back.

Unseen roof conditions caused a roof fall in West B supply Road. The fall measured 60' L by 19' W by 10' H.

Submitted under protest to terminate citation #8514567. Employee stated that he was hauling material in scoop bucket when he ran over debris in road causing him to hit his head on canopy. Operator is currently investigating the claim and reserves the right to amend and/or correct this report.

EE was spotting belt to make splice when he spotted a flapper on the belt. He stopped belt and started to trim flapper with a belt knife. He pulled the knife toward his leg and when the knife cut through the belt, it went into his right inner leg just above the knee. He cut two blood vessels in his leg. The wound required 6 stitches to close.

Stated: Employee was sitting at shack when he heard the roof pop. He stood up to move and hung his light cord on a roof bolt plate. His hat was pulled off and the rock struck the top of his head. The laceration required 2 running sutures to close. He returned to work the next night.

Stated: Employee was in XC77, 5L, watching FCT cable while mechanics were pulling up tail of lo framing. He was on one knee when the inby corner of the pillar broke off and struck his back and head. A mechanic heard him call for help. When he was on the surface he indicated he could not feel his feet, that was the first indication that his head was not the primary concern.

Employee stated he tripped on mound of gob and injured his right foot.

Stated: Employee was helping move miner. He was standing on a pile of gob when his footing gave way. He felt a sharp pain in his right calf. He finished the shift and sought medical treatment the next day. He was diagnosed with a strained calf and did not report to work his next shift.

Employee stated he felt a pain in his right shoulder as he picked up a 5 gallon can of power trans oil.

Stated: Employee was installing cover plate over fire suppression on scoop. He was holding bolt with left hand, cover with right hand. The vertical cover fell and caught his right thumb between the opening and the cover. It required sutures to close.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at XC78 in entry #9 on the Main North. The fall measured 20""Lx18'Wx5""H, limited to the intersection. There were no injuries and no equipment involved. The fall was in the intake escape way and required the lifeline to be re-routed. The lifeline has been re-routed and supplemental roof support has been installed.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in entry #2 between XC 35 and XC 36 of the West B off West A, off 2nd West submain off Main North. The fall was in the return entries, there was no active mining inby the fall. There were no injuries and no equipment involved. The fall measured 90' L X 18'W X 10'H. Ventilation for recovery work was disrupted. Ventilation has now been re-established.

Employee stated that continuous miner cable that was hung on mine roof came loose and struck his Rt shoulder.

Stated: Employee was lying in hopper of Flexible Conveyor Train, trimming off skirt rubber with a utility knife. The knife slipped and he cut the backside of his right forearm. The laceration required 6 sutures to close. He was released to return to work the next day.

A roof fall occurred in XC27 of the West A off the 2nd West off the Main North between entry 4 & entry 5. Fall is 11,000' outby the loading point. It is in a cross cut & crushed out a brattice between the neutral & return air course. Fall measured 35'L x 19'W x 11'H. There were no injuries or equipment involved. Ventilation was disrupted to unit 5. Brattice has since been rebuilt.

Stated: Employee was bolting in face of #4. He had completed the hole and was trying to remove his steel. He grabbed the steel and pulled with his left hand. A piece of rock broke out from between the hole and the edge of the canopy. The leading edge was sharp and cut his left forearm just above the elbow. It required 6 sutures to close.

Stated: Employee was using track jack to raise belt on top roller. He was going to change out center idler. He pulled on the handle to reposition the jack. The jack slipped off its support and mashed the pinky finger on his right hand between the handle and the brace. It required 6 stitches to close.

An unseen, hidden slip caused an unplanned roof fall at the #5 entry of the 2nd West Angle, blocking the intake/primary escapeway. The fall area measured app. 50' long, 20' wide and 10' high.

Brake car inoperable due to electrical problem. Repaired at 6:40 AM

Stated: Employee was opening mandoor between neutral and intake. The handle was stuck so he hit the handle with his right palm. After the 3rd strike, the latch gave way. He raked the outside of the little finger on his right hand across a burr where the round stock had been cut to make the handle. He lacerated his finger requiring 10 sutures to close. He remains off work.

Stated: Employee was walking from shower to locker at the end of his shift. He slipped on the wet floor and twisted his left knee. Sought med. treatment and released to RTW full duty. Results from MRI received on 04/09/2013 indicated degenerative changes and a torn meniscus.

Employee was walking in the supply road when he stepped on a mound of fire clay twisting his left ankle.

Employee states that he was tearing down a piece of old curtain when pain occured in his left shoulder.

Employee was assisting others in pulling on wire rope. He stepped on a chunk of rock and felt pain in his foot. He finished his shift. He went to his podiatrist the next day and was told to stay off work for two weeks. He was under the doctors care for problems with the foot and the twisting of his foot aggravated his condition.

Employee was standing 18' back from start of XC 7L on unit 5. A piece of slate 5'Lx32""Wx3""T fell from between the rib pins and the rib and struck his head, rt arm and thigh. There were no spread pins and all had pie pans. He was taken to the ER and diagnosed with contusions, no stitches or fractures. He was unable to work his next scheduled shift.

The mine hoisting system was inoperative due to electrical problems on the surface. The problem was diagnosed and the hoisting system was operating again at 7:30pm

The mine was notified by MSHA that employee received a diagnosis of occupational illness and has exercised his option to work in a low dust area.

Employee was driving toward bottom at the end of shift. He pulled into a cross cut to allow a man trip to pass. He backed out into the travel road and continued on toward bottom when a rock fell from the roof. It fell out in a hinged manner with the sharp edge striking him first. The rock struck just above his right ear. He was taken to the ER where it required 6 sutures to close.

Employee was operating a diesel Getman. He dismounted the Getman to unhook from a loaded supply trailer. His glove became saturated with oil. When he attempted to mount the Getman his hand slipped striking the metal frame of the Getman.

Stated: Employee was examining the 4C belt line. He was driving a golf cart. As he was driving through an area where clearance between rib and belt structure was limited, one of his front tires hit something. It caused the steering wheel to jerk and threw his left arm into the belt structure. A bone in his arm just up from his wrist was fractured.

Employee was operating a remote controlled Joy continuous miner in #6 entry when a piece of draw rock fell from between roof bolts & struck him on the head.

Stated: Employee was shoveling off the ramp at the end of the lo-framing when a rock measuring 42""Lx30""Wx1 1/2""T fell from between bolts and struck his right shoulder. Evaluation at the ER revealed no fracture but he was unable to return to work his next scheduled shift.

Stated: Employee was helping hang miner cable across XC. They were pushing up on the cable to tie it close to the bolt plates. He felt a sharp pain in his lower right abdomen. He continued to work. As they were hanging cable for the next cut, he again felt the sharp pain. He was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a hernia which will require surgery to repair.

Employee stated that while hanging a spool of wire rope to the mine roof he felt a pop in Rt hip and lower back.

Employee was standing with his hand tray when a rock fell from between roof bolts & struck his right hand causing a contusion to the Rt hand & thumb.

Stated: Employee was coming through mandoor by MN belt toward slope bottom. One large equipment airlock door, toward the slope bottom, was open. As she stepped through, someone opened the mandoor on the other large equipment airlock door. She lost her grip on the door and it mashed her arm between the door and the frame. She is still off work and is a lost time incident.

Stated: Employee works on operator's side of bolter. The bolter had stopped at the intersection of 5 and 5L to load supplies in trays on booms before pulling up to face. A rock measuring 17'Lx40""Wx10""T fell from the top. It struck him on his back and shoved him into the side of the bolter. He suffered broken ribs.

Stated: Employee was steering a 4 man ride being towed to bottom. A pinner steel was lying on the ride. As they turned a corner one end of the steel became lodged in something causing the other end to come around and strike the back of his head. He worked until 1/18/13 when his doctor placed him on complete mental rest.

Employee stated that he was attempting to drill into the mine roof while operating a roof bolter. While holding the drill steel the drill steel was placed against the mine roof. This dislodged a piece of rock that struck employee on rt forearm above wrist.

Employee stated that he tripped over a metal band that is used to bundle concrete blocks together. This caused him to fall down and land on a pile of concrete blocks.

Stated: Employee was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt when a slab, 12""w x 34""l x 1""t, fell from the roof. It came down in a hinged motion and when it broke away from the roof it struck his right calf like a spear. The laceration required 4 sutures to close. His first day missed due to this injury was 12/26/2012.

Stated: Employee was walking toward rear of bolter when he tripped over a rock. He caught himself with his hand against the bolter. He was taken to the ER where x-rays revealed two broken metacarpal bones in his right hand.

Stated: Employee was driving golf cart toward bottom when his steering malfunctioned. His golf cart ran into the rib and he hit his head on the steering wheel and his left leg on the dashboard. He went to the ortho on 10/22/2012 and was diagnosed with hairline fractures to his fibula. He is to remain off work until healed.

Roof fall occurred in XC13 on the 1st main W off main N between entry 7 and entry 8. The fall is 17,000' outby the loading point. It is between two overcasts providing a limited intake aircourse to two seals. It is approximately 19.5'Wx75""Lx8'H. No injuries/equipment involved. 1 corner of 1 overcast was damaged which allowed limited intake air to cross with Unit 5 intake air.

Roof fall in the intersection of entry#7 and XC11 on the Main E. travel road The fall is 11,860' outby the loading point.Meas.25'L.X 35' W.X 10'H.There were no injuries and no interruption to ventilation. Travel road was blocked and the secondary escapeway lifeline was re-routed. The fall will be cleaned up and re-hab'd. Personnel have been notified and the changes made on the map.

Stated: Employee was driving scoop to charging station. He hit the panic bar and had to exit the scoop to reset breaker. He reset breaker and fell from the scoop injuring his foot and back. He did not go to the doctor until 10/8/2012. He was placed off work pending further tests.

Stated: Employee was loading pin plates in scoop and got foot tangled in plastic. He tripped and fell on the pin plates, cutting his arm. He received stitches and remains off work.

Submitted under protest to abate citation #8511176. EE struck head on a scoop canopy on 8/21/12. Missed no work until 9/14/12 diagnosed with a normal CT scan and released to RTW with no lite days. Did not mention being injured until 10/11/12, Is currently investigating the claim and reserve the right to amend and/or correct this report.

Stated: Employee was driving golf cart on travel road and ran over a butt off a timber. The butt lodged under the golf cart and in the road, causing the golf cart to swerve sideways and wreck. It threw him into a gob pile in a XC. He went to the ER and was diagnosed with left shoulder pain, low back pain and fracture of first left rib.

Stated: Employee was drilling hole for roof bolt. He drilled in his first steel and dropped the arm to connect the second steel to the first. He raised the arm to continue drilling. He did not notice the bottom of the second steel was not in the chuck but on the shoulder. He continued with the upward pressure. The steel slipped off and hit his right hand, fracturing his thumb.

Mine hoisting system inoperative due to electrical problem. Electricians had problem corrected at 1:05 PM

Stated: Employee bent over to hook up a chain to a belt drive. He felt pain in his lower back as he stood up. He continued working. He went to the doctor on 07/20/2012. He was treated with medication. He has history of back pain/injury. Will RTW when pain subsides.

A roof fall occurred at xc16 on the 1st Main East off the Main North between entry 5 and entry 6. The fall is 11,100' outby the loading point. The fall measures 50'L x 18'W x 10'H. There were no injuries and ventilation or travel was not interrupted. The belt structure had to be removed temporarily to remove some of the fall material and install secondary support. Map attached.

Stated: Employee was walking along beside the bolter when a piece of rock fell from between roof bolts and struck his upper back between his shoulders. The rock measured 19""X23""X1 1/2"" thick. It caused a contusion and puncture that required 5 sutures to close. He returned to work the next day.

A roof fall occurred in the intersection of entry #6 and xc 29 in the 1st Mains North off 2nd West off Main North. The fall is 50 x-cuts outby the face. There were no injuries, no equipment involved and no disruption to ventilation. The fall was in the travel road but travel was easily routed to entry #7. The fall will be cleaned up.

A roof fall occurred in the Intersections of entry #3, entry #4, and cross cut 19+96 in the 1st Main East off the Main North. The fall is 9,400' from the face. There were no injuries, no equipment involved and no disruption to ventilation or travel. It is undetermined if the cross cut between the entries is involved.

A roof fall occurred in XC #21 between entry #1 and entry #2 of the 1st main north off the 2nd main west, unit #6 MMU-067-O, spad #12+64. the fall was from the edge of the XC in entry #1 and measured 35' toward entry #2. The fall was the width of the XC, 19' x 8'H. there was no equipment involved, no injuries, and no disruptions to travel or ventilation.

Stated: Employee was installing a 6' bolt. He had part of the bolt in the roof and was bending the bottom half back to finish the installation. As he was pushing on the bent bolt, it spun in the hole causing him to hit his hand on the boom of the ATRS. He dislocated his index finger of his right hand from the joint on his hand.

Stated: Employee was hanging roof bolter cable when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He did not finish his shift and remains off work.

Stated: Employee was moving miner cable slack out of the path of the ram cars through the cross cut. He was pulling the loops over by hand. He finished his shift and worked the rest of the week. He still had pain the next week. He sought medical treatment and remains off work. His first day missed was 3/26/2012.

Stated: Employee was moving miner cable and water line, trying to untangle it. When he threw it over, he felt a pain in his lower back. He finished his shift but sought medical treatment the next day. His first day missed was 03/19/2012.

Stated: Employee was bolting #12 entry when a rock fell out from between pins and struck his right shoulder. He finished the shift. MRI ordered on 3/14/12, scheduled for 3/28. Sent for Ortho evaluation on 4/16. Diagnosed with mild degenerative joint disease and mild osteoarthritis. This is a report of illness.

A roof fall occurred in the #9 entry of the 1st main north angle off the 2nd west, unit #6 MMU-067-0, spad #31+24, in the intersection. The fall was in a bad area, already cribbed out. The fall was approx 8'H x 18'W x 18'L. There was no equipment involved, no injuries and no disruptions to ventilation. The fall was discovered at 12:05 AM.

Mine hoisting inoperative due to electrical problem. The problem was diagnosed and repaired and the hoisting system was operating again by 11:45a.m.

A roof fall occurred in the #4 entry of the 1st main north off the 2nd west, unit #6, MMU-067-0, spad #15+84, in the intersection. The fall was approx 8""H x 18'W x 18'L. There was no equipment involved, no injuries and no disruptions to ventilation. The fall was discovered at 11:35 pm.

Mine hoisting system inoperative due to electrical problem. Battery on slope brake car not charging properly. Electricians had problem corrected at 11:20 PM.

Stated: Employee was attempting to climb onto FCT when his foot slipped. He came back down and landed on his left leg, twisting his ankle. He continued to work until 3/20/2012 when he sought medical treatment. He was diagnosed with a fracture of the left lateral malleolus and chronic degenerative changes. He was placed in a walking boot. First day missed: 03/21/2012.

Stated: Employee was walking between road grader and rib to access cab of grader. Waterline was hung at 5' off mine floor at this location. Employee hit head on waterline coupling, slipped and rolled her ankle. Later diagnosed with fracture.

A roof fall occurred in the #2 entry of the 1st Main North off the Second West from 25' inby XC 18+24 to 10' outby XC 20+64. There were no injuries or disruption to ventilation. The fall was approximately 90' long by 18' wide by high. The fall was discovered around AM. There was no equipment involved.

Stated: Had started to put his outside pin up, and his first section of pinner steel was 1 inch in the roof when a piece of rock broke loose from the top and struck his hand

A roof fall occurred in the #3 entry of the 1st main north angle off the 2nd west, Unit #6 MMU-067-0, spad #23+14. The fall was approx. 20'L x 20'W x 12'H. There was no equipment involved, no injuries and no disruption to ventilation. The fall was discovered at 8:25 AM.

A roof fall occurred in the #3 entry of the 1st main north angle off the 2nd west, unit #6 MMU-067-0, spad #13+14, just inby last open cross cut, up to face. The fall was approx. 40'L x 18'W x 6'H. There was no equipment involved, no injuries and no disruptions to ventilation. The fall was discovered at 4:58am.