Rosebud Mine & Crusher/ConveyorCoal

EE reported a strained back from being loaded while operating end dump

The employee was shutting off wash down hydrant with a T handle. The threaded flange connecting the casing split in half, shooting all 6 feet of the stem upward into the employee's face splitting EE's lip open requiring sutures.

The employee was stepping out of EE's pickup and twisted EE's left knee.

Mechanic was climbing the stairs on a CAT 777 haul. Three steps up the stairs they felt their right knee pop.

An employee was using the spanner wrench to change a disk on a handheld grinder. When the nut came loose, employee felt pain in right hand. Employee reported it at the beginning of the next shift and was taken to the clinic. EE was not released to full duty.

Ee was unhooking the trail cable from dragline. EE was following to make sure it didn't get snagged on anything. EE's eyes were on the cable while passing behind the shoe, EE walked into the shoelace counterweight. EE was evaluated on-site and sent to the clinic for precautionary reasons. Upon further evaluation the employee was not released to return to work.

An employee was installing seals on a 777 duo cone. EE's hand slipped and contacted the sharp edge of another seal, causing a cut on EE's left hand, middle finger. The cut required sutures, and EE was released to full duty.

An employee felt pain in EE's low back as EE climbed the boarding ladder of a front-end loader. EE's back muscles spasmed as EE climbed up, no slip or fall was involved. EE was taken to the clinic for precautionary reasons and was released to restricted duty.

An employee was seen by an orthopedic specialist and was not released to return to work. EE began missing time on 10/17/24. EE's chief complaint was hand/wrist pain which EE attributes to years of equipment operation.

Employees were at the scene when the event occurred, and the fire was quickly extinguished, less than half an hour. When investigating the event, the bag house was found to have a faulty level indicator not allowing the system to work correctly and dump the coal dust on the belt.

An employee was removing the cable clamps from the drag drum on a dragline to perform a drag rope change out. EE removed the first cable clamp and it fell, striking EE's right foot on the safety toe of EE's boot. EE was evaluated at the clinic and X-Ray revealed a fracture of EE's little toe.

The employee began experiencing pain in left wrist over the years. Employee was recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and taken off work on 8/12/24.

A haul truck driver claims EE was jarred while EE's truck was being loaded. EE continued to work until 8/8/24, at which time EE was seen by a doctor and not allowed to return to work.

A welder was grinding in the welding shop. They felt something fall into their eye. Was taken to the clinic, where a piece of metal was removed from their eye. Welder was given prescription eye drops, making this reportable. Welder was wearing safety glasses and a face shield at the time of the incident.

While removing the bolts from the belly pan of a dozer, dirt fell in behind the employee's safety glasses and got into EE's eye. EE was taken to the clinic and the debris was successfully removed. The employee was given prescription eye drops, making this incident reportable.

Contracted to install belting onto the overland conveyor. The belt tech was cutting the splicing material on the flatbed of the work truck when the blade slipped from the straight edge and skid across the employee's middle finger, pointer finger, and thumb on EE's left hand. Employee received a total of 17 stitches. Cut through skin only, no tendons. No PT required.

An employee was unloading a box of filters. The box was directly under a light switch. When EE reached into the box, EE's finger contacted the corner of the metal faceplate cover. The corner was sharp and cut EE's finger. EE received stitches, making this incident reportable.

An employee complained of right wrist pain while operating a haul truck. The employee states that this is an occupational illness as there was no injury event. The employee was sent home and was later diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and has not returned to work.

An employee was dismounting a dragline. EE mis-stepped as descended one of the last stairs and fell to the ground. EE was later diagnosed with a torn tendon, which will require surgery to repair.

The employee was trying to close the door on the front of the dragline cab. EE's left hand/thumb was in the frame of the door as it closed. EE's thumb was pinched in the closing door. EE received a crushing type injury to EE's hand. EE was taken to the clinic for treatment and was not released to return to work.

The employee running a dozer. EE was backing up and was looking over right shoulder. EE hit some rough ground, jarring EE and causing pain in the lower back. EE was taken to the clinic and checked out. EE continued to work and later went to get rechecked. EE was not released to duty and the employer was notified of this on 1/10/24.

The injured employee raised and latched a door on service truck 3019. A gust of wind caught the door and caused it to unlatch. The door fell shut and injured two of the employees fingers. The employee was not released to return to work.

A grass fire was reported south of Area G. No personnel, structures, or equipment were threatened by the fire. The fire was extinguished about an hour later with no injuries or damage to equipment.

The employee was lifting an air pump out of a grease barrel and felt pain in EE's back. EE was taken to the clinic for evaluation and received a full release. EE was taken back to the clinic on 8/24/23 due to continued pain and was not released to full duty.

The injured employee was stepping from the lower deck of the excavator to the upper deck. EE missed the step and hit shin on the step. EE received a cut that required stitches to close, making this incident reportable.

The employee was leaving work at the end of shift. Employee stopped at the crew shack to wash face and head. A piece of dirt or coal fell into EE's left eye when EE washed EE's hair. The particle caused a scratch on the cornea and the doctor administered prescription eye salve, making this incident reportable.

An employee tripped while mounting a haul truck. EE felt pain in the shoulder as EE caught self. The employee was evaluated at the clinic and later (on 6/3/23) received medical treatment for the injury, making this reportable. The employee was not released to return to work.

The employee exited a vehicle and began walking across a parking area. EE slipped on ice and fell on EE's right leg/ankle. EE was taken to the clinic for X-Rays and was diagnosed with a fracture. The employee was not able to return to work.

An employee reported to work. Before the start of shift, they reported to their supervisor that they had been bitten by an insect. It is not known when or where the bite occurred or what type of insect it was. The employee experienced a severe reaction to the bite.

The injured employee was in the locker room getting ready to start the shift. EE grabbed water jug and hard hat and turned to leave the area. EE's left knee made contact with the bench and EE fell over the bench. The employee got an MRI and on 8/23 EE was diagnosed with a hairline fracture and was not able to return to work.

The injured employee was rolling up old conveyor belt. The employee was changing spools and received a laceration to the left hand from a sharp bur on the end of the metal spool. The employee was wearing leather gloves at the time. The wound was sutured, making this incident reportable.

Oiler was hooking the fantail cable up with a small rope to the chain hoist, the employee had the hoist remote in EE's right hand to remove the slack in the rope. Employees left hand was holding the hoist chain clevis and rope while operating the remote when the tip of EE's left ring finger was pinched by the clevis.

An employee was loading trucks with the LD7 loader. They felt a pop in their knee as they got out of the operator's seat to exit the cab. A family emergency and a non-work related illness delayed the diagnostic procedure. Diagnosis was received 7/26 and the employee was not released to return to work.

Employee was working on Dozer, when they took a bolt out of the slack adjuster assembly there was stored energy and the assembly came apart striking the impact gun, then the impact gun struck the employee. The employee was taken to the clinic and received stitches then released back to work.

Employee was working on a dragline, while crawling through a bulk head looking for a grease leak they felt a pop in their left shoulder. Occurred on 4/3/22, employee was released with no restrictions & missed no work until 4/18/22 when a second doctor took them off of work.

The employee was using a hydraulic lift jack to pick up a heavy truck to change the front right wheel. The connector and hose for the lift jack came apart under pressure and struck the employee between the left thumb and first finger causing a laceration. The ee received stitches for the laceration.

On 12/19/2021 an EE, pushed a crib block onto a crane with closed fist and felt pain in Rt Middle finger. The EE later went to ortho and had out patient surgery 2/11/2022. The EE has missed no scheduled work shifts.

The employee was repairing a tire with a buffing tool, the tool slipped in EE's hand causing a laceration on EE's right hand along the pointer finger. The employee received stitches to close the laceration.

Employee was out cleaning the windows on the left side of the cab of CAT D11T Dozer. As they grabbed the door to swing it open, their hand was on the safety latch on the top of the door resulting in smashing their right thumb. Employee was taken to Colstrip Medical Center where x-rays revealed a fracture on the tip of the right thumb. Employee was released with no restrictions.

Employee was emptying drain buckets on the number 4 swinger moving between the tub frame. The employee set buckets down to crawl through when their toe caught on the entryway causing them to trip. The employee caught themselves on the frame at this time the employee felt pain in their lower back into their upper left buttocks.

Employee was loosening a fitting to install an air motor. Felt a sharp pain in right elbow. Muscle strain diagnosis by physician.

An employee was placing a 5"" pin in the back of a truck. The ee's boot heel caught a piece of ice causing EE to trip, EE threw the pin in the back of the truck as EE was falling, EE caught self on the ground with EE's hands and then the pin rolled off the tailgate of the truck and landed on EE's left hand.

An employee was replacing teeth on an excavator bucket. EE was tapping on the tooth with a 3 pound hammer and a piece of metal hit EE in the right cheek. The employee was taken to the clinic and had the sliver of metal removed. The employee received 2 stitches.

An employee was moving a 55 gal drum off of a pallet, when the employee moved the drum to the edge of the pallet the weight shifted pinching the employee's left index finger between the door frame and the drum. The employee received 6 stitches in their left index finger.

An employee received a sliver of metal in right hand through a glove from a sledgehammer, changing out teeth on a drag line bucket. The employee was taken off work by the clinic on 04/15/2019 until the sliver can be removed on 04/23/2019.

The job required removal of previous system that ran from the drivers console through the ""man whole"" work area, to the rear of the machine. The space was very confined. While installing the new system, the employee took many short breaks to stretch due to a timely duration of removal and installation of new system. At the end of shift the employees back was sore and tense.

Appears operator came too close to the coal edge while running parallel with the coal face. Right track on the excavator sloughed down the coal face causing the excavator to roll onto the passenger side of the machine. Employee was extricated by the emergency response team and taken to the medical clinic.

The employee called control room to shut off 2 belt through 4 belt to inspect the sampler return chute. The employee climbed up to stand on the hand rail and leaned over the walkway using hands to steady themselves on the Chute wall. The employee Inspected the chute, went to push off and slipped causing their hand to slip into the chute causing the injury.

Employee was using a utility knife to open up the smashed prongs on the trailer light plug. The employee was opening up the last prong and the knife slipped cutting the top side of left hand between the thumb and index finger. Injury required 4 stitches to close.

While repairing the windshield washer system on a crane, the employee attempted to enter the cab from the main frame platform, lost grip and footing and dropped 6 feet to the ground. The employee landed on feet but sustained a twisted ankle and broken heel bone upon landing.

While climbing off the 703 water truck the operator missed the hand rail and the bottom step, falling backwards on to the ground. The operator felt pain in their left lower back and hip area.

Employee was working on a metal bracket and was trying to move it into position to lay out the bolt holes. The metal bracket slipped off the edge of the underlying channel and pinched their right little finger between two pieces of metal. This was reported on 05/13/2018.

Employee was lifting a 26 pound wheel chock and it slipped out of their hand. The employee caught the chock with both hands and felt pain on the left side of their chest. Employee was diagnosed with a cracked rib and was unable to work their next shift.

EE was assigned duties as a blaster. While backfilling coal blast holes, EE felt a pop and pain in right shoulder and neck area. EE returned to work and continued to have pain. EE was evaluated by a doctor and was unable to work starting 03/15/2018.

On May 18, 2017 at approximately 11:15 AM an unidentified male body was discovered in an pond located in an inactive area at the bottom of B4 ramp. The body was recovered by local law enforcement and taken for autopsy. Rosebud County Sheriff and MSHA are investigating. This is a non-chargeable fatality.

Stepped from a D11R Dozer to the floor and their back went out. The employee missed three night shifts. This incident is still under investigation by the company as a possible pre-existing off work injury.

EE was getting off a motor grader by going down the ladder left foot remained on the ladder and ee stepped onto the moldboard when right foot slipped and ended up doing splits resulting in a pulled groin muscle in left leg.

Employee was spotting a drill being loaded on a transport when they took a miss-step and slipped off the side of the transport. The employee cut their right shin and required stitches.

Mechanic was installing a radiator in a D11T Dozer. While putting the radiator into the hard nose, the hard nose fell over hitting the employee. The employee's leg was broken.

Employee was tying in presplit holes on the blast pattern and crossed over a presplit line, miss-judged the hole location and stepped into the hole with left leg. EE was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in left knee that required surgery to repair.

Employee was walking on loose dirt, stumbled, and jammed right foot into a small berm. X-ray revealed that an existing bone spur was broke off. EE could not get their boot on for the next shift so this became a Lost Time Incident.

Employee was using a grinder with a cutoff wheel. The grinder kicked back and cut through the glove and into the left hand requiring stitches to repair.

Employee was walking to dozer and slipped on a patch of ice. This was not reported until 1/25/16 and Workers' Comp conducted an investigation. The claim was approved on 2/11/2016. Employee missed three days with a lower back sprain.

Employee was using a pocket knife to cut a plastic zip tie on a fire extinguisher inspection tag in order to replace the inspection tag when the knife slipped causing a laceration to the employee's hand. The laceration required sutures to close the wound.

Using a #2 shovel to clean grease,felt pain in lower back. Employee says that his back hurts and was unable to return to work on his next scheduled shift on August 7, 2015.

While accessing a dozer trail to get to an elevated bench, the material on the left side sloughed away causing the dozer to roll 360°. EE was examined and received stitches and given a full release to return to work.

Employee was dismounting a motor grader when his right foot got caught in the ladder causing the employee to hyper extend his right leg. This caused a pulled groin muscle in his right leg.

The employee picked up the wrong hose for washing trucks and instead used one that was made for a water truck. When the water was turned on the hose twisted and the hose clamps cut their right middle finger and the webbing between the thumb and first finger. The employee received stitches to close the wound.

EE was assisting mechanic removing ripper shank tooth. EE struck the ripper tooth with sledge hammer and a piece of metal struck them on the left leg. EE first day missed was 12/26/2014.

Stepped on unsecured scaffolding plank which shifted causing him to fall approximately five feet onto an I-Beam. Resulted in five fractured ribs and hemothorax.

EE was pulling fuel hose when it got caught on something and spun him around wrenching his lower back. A physician diagnosed a lower back sprain and the employee began missing work on 10/10/2014 he received a full release from the doctor on 10/14/2014. Workers Comp questioned the claim and approved this as work related on 11/27/14.

Student Summer Intern was cutting a ty-wrap that was used to hold an extension cord on a parade float. The knife slipped causing a laceration that required stitches.

End of shift EE was dismounting Kress coal hauler. His right foot was on the ground and his left foot became stuck on the step. EE twisted to free left leg, which is a prosthetic device, and twisted his right knee. Required ice and elevation and missed two shifts.

EE was adjusting swing brake on dragline. EE called all clear to release the brake, however when the brake was released his left thumb was smashed. Required surgery to repair his thumb.

EE lifted a 15 lb garbage can to mop and felt a pull in his stomach. He was seen at a local doctor and given a full release he later went to another doctor who gave him an off work slip for a hernia. Montana State Fund questioned this claim and sent it to for independent review. This claim was accepted by MSF Sept. 6, 2013. The EE will have hernia surgery later this month.

Employee was loading a 55 gallon drum onto a forklift pallet. Employee went to center the drum on the pallet by hand when the drum tipped and smashed the employee's left pinky finger between the drum and forklift. The employee received three stitches and was released with no restrictions.

Employee was moving aluminum steps, rocking them to get over a cord and an air hose when he felt pain in his right groin area. He had surgery to repair a hernia on 12/10/2012. Workers Compensation questioned the claim and determined it was related to his job on 12/28/2012.

Employee reported to work on 10/29/12 at 6:00 PM. He said he was not feeling well but continued out to work area. Employee was found deceased in his cab at 5:12 AM. Coroner ruled the death as natural causes resulting from heart failure.

On 8-2-12 lightning caused wildfires encroached on mine property burning appx 672 acres. Defensive lines were built around mine to prevent spread onto mine property. Mining operations were unaffected, fire didn't spread into pits or other active mine areas. MSHA was notified & verbal 103(1) order was issued. When MSHA arrived, order was modified to a 103(k) & terminated.

On May 22, 2012 an employee was assigned duties as a trainee in the weld shop. He was air arcing on a bucket when the employee felt slag fall between the bucket and his right leg. The employee then noticed a hole was burning through his pant leg. He slapped his leg to put out the fire and in doing so, the slag fell into his right boot resulting in a burn just above the right ankle.

On May 21, 2012 an employee was assigned duties as a laborer in C Shop. The employee was in the process of getting on a floor sweeper. His left leg was on the sweeper and his right leg was on the floor. When he started to get on the sweeper he heard a loud pop emanate from his right knee.

Employee was hooking trailing cable to back of dragline when he felt pain in his left shoulder. Pain has increased since March and surgery was required. Employee first missed work starting 11/16/12.

Employee was stepping off a forklift onto a smooth, flat concrete floor when the individual twisted his left knee and fell to the floor. Employee is currently off work and doing physical therapy to relieve the pain.

On 1/2/2012 the employee reported soreness in his right shoulder attributed to 14 years operating heavy equipment. Medical findings indicates inflammation and recommend no operating of equipment to give the shoulder time to rest.

Removing compressor from dragline. When last bolt was removed, the compressor tipped towards the employee. He tried to steady the compressor and experienced pain in his left wrist. Examined and released for work the same day. The pain continued and on March 29, 2011, the employee underwent surgery to alleviate the pain.

Walking to the parking area after his shift, the employee stepped in a depressed area covered by snow, jarred his back and experienced pain in his lower back. At the time, neither first aid nor medical treatment was sought.

Employee rinsed a mop containing ""409 cleaner"" in the mop sink. He then dumped a mop bucket that was by the sink into the sink and a strong fume developed and made him nauseous. He immediately went to men's room for fresh air. Later transported to medical facility, treated for chemical inhalation and released for next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

Employee is a dozer operator. 9 hours into the shift, the employee experienced back pain similar to previous incidents. The employee was unable to complete his shift. On October 9, 2010 he was examined at the Colstrip Medical Center and was unable to report for his next scheduled shift. The employee has a history of back pain incidents dating back to 2004.

Employee was steaming undercarriage of Kress coal hauler. When he sprayed the fire suppressant system, it discharged and the employee inhaled some of the chemical. He continued working and the incident was reported on 10/15/2010. The employee was examined at the clinic on 10/15/2010 and returned to work for his next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

Employee put some cleaning supplies on a pallet and when she lifted them off of the pallet, she caught the upper part of her foot on the pallet and sprained her left foot/ankle.

This incident relates back to a 6/9/2007 incident where the EE hurt his right knee. For the 2007 incident, the EE went out for knee surgery but though out these last few years the pain has continued, finally reaching a climax on 6/27/10. The EE missed their first shift on 6/30/10 and is currently out for medical treatment for his right knee.

Employee slipped while stepping to another level working on a coal hauler. He finished the shift and did not file a report until May 3, 2010 when he claimed a ruptured disc in his back. Workers Compensation investigated the claim suspecting a non-work related injury. On 6/1/2010 it was determined the injury was a result of the slip and twist of his back on 4/30/2010 at work.

The employee was removing pipe from a wire rope spool when his left hand pinkie finger was smashed between the pipe and a cable spool. It was determined he had broken the third bone of the left hand pinkie finger. The employee was unable to return to work for his next scheduled shift on 2/17/10. Surgery was scheduled for 2/18/10.

After doing the preshift inspection, the employee was mounting the dozer. His feet slipped on the icy tracks. He fell towards the engine compartment. While catching himself, he jarred his right shoulder, experiencing pain. He has worked continually since, but underwent surgery on October 6, 2010 to try and alleviate the constant pain.

Employee operating a scraper and he ran over a frozen chunk of material. The impact ""Jarred"" him in the seat and he experienced pain and general discomfort in his left testicle. He was examined after shift at the clinic and again before his next scheduled shift and was unable to report for next scheduled shift.

Employee lifted the back rollup door on service truck and experienced a ""Popping, Tearing"" sensation in his right shoulder. Examined at clinic, refered to a specialist and scheduled for surgery. Unable to report for his scheduled shift on 11/20/2009

On October 12, 2009 the employee reported pain in his right shoulder which he attributes to 32 1/2 years of repetitive operating of dozers and scrapers. The pain continued, and he was seen by an orthopedic specialist and scheduled for surgery on 12/02/2009.

Employee reported ever increasing pain in his right hand/wrist which he attributed to 39 years or operating drill controls. The employee was unable to alleviate the pain and underwent surgery on 02/09/2010. He missed his first shift on 02/08/2010

Employee was helping tireman lift a medium sized tire to the bed of the tire truck when he experienced a burning sensation in his stomach. He was examined at medical center and diagnosed with ""Umbilical hernia"", and scheduled for surgery August 13, 2009.

A mobile crane was used to lift wire rope reels into a cable sled. During this lift, the whip line ball was two-blocked. The wire rope guide was broken free and fell, striking the hardhat of the employee, knocking him to the ground. He was transported to the Colstrip Clinic by ambulance and air lifted by Help Helicopter to Billings for tests and observation.

The employee was pushing dirt over a 20 ft. bank, and thought he had enough dirt in front of the dozer to drive off the embankment to a level below. There was not enough dirt in front of the dozer and it nose dived to the lower level, causing a whip lash effect to the employees neck.

Employee was replacing deck on the drill which required constant squatting and crawling under the drill. At the end of the shift he experienced pain in lift knee which he attributes to 30 years of climbing on and off equipment. He underwent surgery on September 26, to alleviate the pain.

Employee was emptying oil buckets in the swing frame of the dragline and when stepping over bulk head openings experienced pain in his right knee which he attributes to 37 yrs. of work on draglines. Employee continued working but the pain persisted and he was referred to an orthopedic specialist and is scheduled for surgery on 04/30/2009. He began missing work on 04/24/2009.

Employee was moving plywood and Iron wear bar to top of transfer house. 90 minutes after task completed, employee experienced pain in neck muscles. Sought medical treatment after shift. Diagnosed with severe cervical strain. Missed his first shift 04/03/2009.

Employee stepped from service truck to hard frozen ground and experienced pain in arch of right foot. Neither first aid nor medical treatment was sought at the time. On February 06, 2009 he was examined by a Dr. and referred to Physical Therapy.

Employee was hoisting a tool bucket with a winch line and put his right hand into a pinchpoint between the pulley and the clamp on the wire rope. Transported to the medical center and stitches were used to close the wound. He was released for work with no restrictions.

This is a repetitive motion injury that the employee experienced from data entry on the computer. She went to the doctor on 1/5/09 and was diagnosed with right medial epicondylitis of the right elbow and on 1/6/09 physical therapy began.

The employee was cutting a steel plate that was 1""x48.75""x7.75"" in dimension when the steel plate fell approximately 4 feet onto the employee's foot. The employee was taken to the Colstrip Medical Center for treatment where it was discovered that the right big toe and the toe adjacent to the big toe were broken. The employee missed their next scheduled shift due to surgery.

In January 2008 the employee began to have back pains that he relates to his time running scrapers at the mine. On October 07, 2008 he began physical therapy to help alleviate the pain. Neither time nor wages have been lost.

Employee was working on a dozer engine. He stepped down from the dozer onto a step and twisted his left knee. Neither first aid nor medical treatment was sought. On 10/16/2008 the employee was working on an excavator and retwisted the left knee. He was treated at the Medical Center and refered to Physical Therapy on 10/16/2008

The employee was getting on his haul truck. He had his hand on the handrail and was pulling himself on the machine when he felt his left bicep muscle tear. It was a Loss Time Accident as he had to miss work in order to have surgery on 10/2/08 to correct this injury.

Employee was working on the air brake system of a swing motor and mashed middle and ring finger tips of left hand.

The employee was exercising in the Company provided lumbar extension machine. On about the 10th repetition he developed a back spasm and was unable to finish. He sought treatment with a chiropractor.

The employee was torch cutting rods in a slab of concrete when a slab piece flew back, burnt through his bibs and jeans causing a 10cm x 4cm 2nd degree burn to his lower right leg.

Employee was carrying a computer monitor out of a room. The door was held open with a door stop. The employee's hand hit the door handle and pinched her left pinky finger between the monitor base and the handle on the door. This resulted in a laceration to the finger and required 3 stitches.

Operator was running a loader and decided to clean the mirrors and lights. When he stepped down to clean the lights, his hard hat slipped off his head. He retrieved the hat and when he stood up, he struck the back of his head on the bottom of the mirror bracket resulting in a laceration to the head. He was taken in for medical treatment where he received staples for the laceration.

Years of working as a maintenance laborer has caused the shoulders to become progressively worse and the employee experiences continuous pain in the shoulders. The employee has not been able to alleviate the pain and is under the care of an orthopedic specialist to help correct the condition. The employee missed his first shift on 05/28/2009.

Employee was carrying a welding rod can and cut left index finger.

Working in steam bay the employee rolled a creeper under a D10 dozer to gain access to clean the underside of the machine with a pressure washer. While removing the creeper from under the machine, the wand slipped out of his hand and engaged the trigger on the wand. The hot water shot him underneath the face shield and burned the skin on the right side of his face and neck.

Employee was attempting to rotate the shaft, using the overhead crane, he was controlling the overhead, pressed the control button passed detent and the hoist raised too fast. The shaft came up and rolled in the direction of the employee pinching his right foot against the exciter set frame work. Transported to clinic, examined, and unable to return for his next scheduled shift.

The employee was exiting out of a tractor. As he stepped down onto the ground he stepped onto a rock that was embedded in the ground. This caused him to sprain his right knee. He was taken to the doctor's office and was diagnosed with an acute right knee ligament sprain. He was unable to report to his next shift.

The employee was climbing down off a blade, when he slipped on mud on the step. He tried to catch himself on a handrail and stetched and strained his left shoulder. The pain persisted and on 10/20/08 he went for surgery on his shoulder and missed his first shift on that day.

The employee removed a battery from a piece of equipment and while turning to set it down, he experienced pain in his lower back. He reported to work his next shift, but ended up leaving after the shift started and went to the doctor's, where he was diagnosed with a pulled muscle. On the third day, he was unable to report to work, which was 4-30-08.

The employee reported ever increasing shoulder pain and numbness in his shoulders which he attributes to his years of repetitive motion, swinging hammers and twisting wrenches in his job as a mechanic on the Crusher/Conveyor. The employee underwent surgery on 5/27/08 to alleviate the pain. Began missing work on 5/27/08.

The employee was removing wear plates from the dozer blade face. The plate relieved itself of stress and the top of the plate popped off the face of the blade, hitting the employee, which knocked him off of the step he was standing on. He was examined at medical center and diagnosed with fractured pelvis, and was unable to report for his next shift.

The employee is experiencing pain in both of his shoulders. He previously reported the same condition in 2006, and he attributes the pain to 34 years of work as a welder and doing heavy repetitive work. The employee sought medical treatment from the Colstrip Medical Center on 03/19/2008 and was referred to physical therapy.

Employee drives a 240 ton coal hauler and while being loaded, when the first bucket of coal was dropped into the truck, the employee experienced pain in neck and back. EE was examined by a Medical Dr. and has begun Physical therapy. Neither time nor wages have been lost.

Employee was operating a coal hauler and drove off the right side of the road, traveled over a small pile of dirt, back up the side of the road and over a large berm. As a result the employee received a laceration and was taken to physician for medical treatment.

Employee just got off work and was walking to his pickup truck and slipped on the ice. As a result, he felt pain in his back. He was unable to work his next scheduled shift. This was not reported to the safety office until December 31, 2007.

Employee experienced pain in his left shoulder, arm, neck and which he attributes to years of repetitive motion operating equipment. The employee first reported this pain May 16, 2006. At that time he was treated by a chiropractor and evaluated by a medical specialist. The employee was unable to report for his shift 11/28/2007, and is being reevaluated by a medical specialist.

Employee was filling a water tank and stepped back through a hole in a grate. He fell backward and felt pain in his back. Employee sought chiropractic treatment on the 25th of October. This was not reported to the safety office until November 18th. The employee has been released with no restrictions.

On August 28, 2007 employee had carpal tunnel surgery and was away from work until October 15, 2007.

On Sunday August 26, 2007 a fire started near the county road close to the crusher/conveyor entrance and burned onto the mine property. Three to Four acres burned and the fire was extinguished in just over the 30 minute time period. The likely cause was a cigarette butt.

Employee was performing duties cleaning offices and crew change buildings. She was moving five gallon water bottles and mop buckets. The employee felt pain in her back and sought treatment from a physician. She was diagnosed with an inflamed sciatic nerve. The incident occured on the 9th of July but was not reported until the 11th of July. Physical therapy was required.

Employee was getting out of a man basket and he stepped onto a clod of dirt. As he did this he twisted his right knee. He was taken to a physician for treatment at the Colstrip Medical center. He came back to work the following shift but was unable to make his scheduled shift on June 12, 2007.

Employee was doing a preshift inspection of his equipment. He slipped and felt pain in his right knee. He was taken to a physician for treatment and referred to an orthopedic surgeon for further treatment.

Employee was cutting metal banding around a pile of cutting edges. The banding contacted his right thumb. He was examined at the medical center and received 3 stitches in his right thumb. He returned to work with no restrictions.

Employee was assigned duties operating a tractor trailor for coal hauling. He first reported pain in his lower back on April 19, 2004. His back has since became more aggravated. He went to a physician for treatment and was unable to return to work for his next scheduled shift.

Employee was placing a suction floater on the tongue of the pump trailer. The floater was upside down and he attempted to flip it over. As he did this the floater slipped and when he attempted to grab it the metal box the hose hooks to swung around and cut off the end of his right index finger. He was taken to a physician and couldn't return for his next shift.

Employee was splitting the plastic retainer tabs of a five gallon bucket lid with a utility knife so he could remove the lid. While doing this his hand slipped and he cut his right index finger. He was taken to a physician for treatment and released the same day with no restrictions.

Employee was trying to get space between a bull gear and a snap ring on a 120 ton coal hauler differential. The ring flew off and struck him in the mouth breaking his tooth. He was taken to a Dentist for treatment and released the same day with no restrictions.

Employee was walking over to a coal hauler when he slipped on some ice and landed on his left hip. He also felt discomfort in his left knee. He went to a physician on 2-17-07 and was diagnosed with a lateral meniscus and ligament strain. The safety office was informed about that physician visit on 2-17-07.

Employee was walking across a scoria lot and slipped on some snow covered ice and landed on his back. He has since gone to a chiropractor for treatment. To date there has been no lost time or wages.

The employee was part of a welding crew assigned to re-socket the drag ropes on an 8200 Marion dragline. As the wedge portion of the assembly was being guided into the becket, the chain attached to it failed allowing it to drop about 6 to 8 inches. The employee's finger was pinched between the wedge and the drag rope that was in the becket.

Employee was unloading an old highwall drill auger point off the back of a pickup bed. New auger point weighs approx. 225 pounds. While doing this he experienced pain in his left neck, shoulder, and arm. Employee was taken to a physician for treatment and diagnosed with Bradial Plexis Inflamation. He was unable to work his next scheduled shift.

Employee was reeling up the fuel house on the service truck when the fuel nozzle caught his left middle finger and twisted it outward. Employee was taken to a physician and released. On 1/16/07 he went back to the physician with continuing problems and placed on restricted duty for a spained finger.

Employee was was doing his general house keeping duties and experienced that his left middle finger would lock up while holding on to any object for a long period of time. He reported to us on 2/5/07 that he has gone to a physician and been diagnosed with flexor tendonitis. To date there has been no loss days or restricted duty.

Employee was hauling coal and he drove the hauler over uneven terrain, causing jarring in his lower back. He continued working, however the pain continued and he sought chiropractic treatment to help relieve the pain. To date neither time nor wages have been lost.

Employee was cleaning equipment when he noticed a fire had started on top of the machine behind the cab. He got an extinguisher and started to put out the fire. He inhaled some smoke and extinguishing material. He was taken to a physicain and diagnosed with acute respiratory congestion, and released the same day no restrictions.

Employee was placing power cable on the tub hooks of the dragline. The ground had been watered and was frozen. When he went to pull on the cable to get it to the hooks, his feet slipped out from under him and he landed on his back. We were informed about his chiropractic treatment on January 19, 2007.

Employee was moving chunks of iron one day and the next day he shoveled some coal and experienced pain in his left shoulder. Employee went to a physician and was referred for physical therapy. Incident was not reported until 12/01/2006.

While operating a front end loader, the seat bottomed out when he hit a bump. He experienced pain in his hip, ribs, and lower back. The employee sought chiropractic treatment to alleviate the pain. Neither time nor wages have been lost. Employee did not report incident until 12/20/2006.

Employee was laying topsoil with a scraper and ran over a rock with the front tire. He experienced pain in his neck and upper back. He sought chiropractic treatment to help relieve the pain. He continues to work, and to date no time has been lost.

Employee was operating a scraper and tried to hook up to a scraper in front of him, the push block caught on top of the front machine. When they seperated, his machine dropped to the ground, and he experienced pain in his back. He was diagnosed with a compression fracture of a thoracic vertebrae. He was unable to work his next scheduled shift.

Employee was working with a 1"" impact wrench to torque down spring bolts on a coal hauler. While doing this he experienced pain in his right hand from the amount of torque present when the wrench was in operation. Employee was taken to a physician and has been referred for physical therapy.

The employee was bring a swing bearing cartridge into the swing frame of the dragline. The cartridge slid off of floor supports onto floor and struck employees left shin. He was transported to Medical Clinic and laceration was stitched. Returned to work with no restrictions the same day.

The employee was climbing the ladder of a coal hauler when he experienced pain in his left leg. He was examined at the Colstrip Medical Center and was unable to report for his next scheduled shift. He has had an MRI and is being referred to an Orthopedic Specialist.

Employee was steaming the engine of a Kress Hauler when his foot slipped, he tried to catch himself and the steamer wand went across his left boot. His foot received 2nd and 3d degree burns. He was examined at the Clinic and was unable to return to work his next scheduled shift.

Employee was operating equipment and experienced numbness in her right hand and left elbow discomfort. Employee attributes this to years of repetative motion. The employee has since seen a physician and been reffered to physical therapy.

Employee was cleaning wedge coal with a backhoe. The coal wedge and adjacent spoil crumbled and slid toward the open face. The backhoe slid with the material toward the pit floor (about 20 feet) and rolled 1/4 turn onto its side. On September 15, we were informed the employee had seen a chiropractor for muscle soreness.

The employee was welding down deck plating, and after sitting and welding for an extended period of time he experienced spine and hip joint pain. He was seen by a physician and referred to physical therapy. He did not report the incident to the operator until 09/29/2006

Employee went to grab a nylon strap off of the headache rack and was stung by a black wasp 4 or 5 times. First aid was provided. Employee finished his shift and then went to a physician for medical treatment.

Employee was trying to move a 55 gallon barrel by himself and his hand got caught between the barrel and the bucket of a loader. When he pulled his hand back he received a laceration. First aid was provided and he was taken to a physician and received stitches. To date there has been no loss of work time or wages.

Technician slipped off the edge of new fabricated dragline tub while moving around a welding screen by the edge of the tub. Tech. tried to grab welding screen to prevent the fall but pulled screen over onto himself & fell 47"" to the ground, fracturing his arm.

Employee was washing the windows of a motor grader, when he slipped on some loose material and hit his left side and shin on the equipment. This resulted in a fracture of the 9th and 10th ribs on his left side

Employee was moving cable with a cable tractor when he hit a rut in the road. He hit his head on the roof causing him pain in his head and neck. He was seen at the clinic and began physical therapy June 20, 2006

On May 19, employee reported ever increasing pain in his left lower back and hip, which he attributes to years of repetitive motion working with heavy tools, standing on concrete and working in awkward positions in his job as a mechanic. On May 30 he began physical theropy to help alleviate the pain.

The employee is a payroll specialist and reports ever increasing pain in her right wrist which she attributes to repetitive motion and 12 years of constant computer keyboard use. She has been examined at the Colstrip Medical Center and diagnosed with ""Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"". She began Physical Therapy on 05/04/2006.

Employee reported a slip/fall injury to his shoulder on 3/29/06 when he climbed up on a handrail to check the size of a bolt head. He was evaluated and released to work that day. Pain continued and he was evaluated again and on August 14, 2006 he had surgery on his shoulder. First missed shift 08/14/2006.

Employee was backing a Dozer from shot to unshot material. The dozer raised up and abruptly came down causing the employee to experience pain in his neck between his shoulderblades and left arm. He was medically evaluated and referred to Physical Therapy.

Employee is a warehouseman and as he stepped onto the outdoor loading dock, he slipped on a piece of ice. Trying to maintain his balance, he twisted his body and experienced pain in his left hip. He was examined at the clinic and referred to Physical Therapy.

Changing bucket on backhoe. Employee was stepping down from a wooden work platform (approx. 24"") when he caught his left foot and lost his balance. He fell to the shop floor. He was examined at the Medical Center (cracked ribs). He reported for his next shift but was unable to perform his regular job duties and returned home.

Employee is a mechanic and was lifting a 2 inch cable choker and a frayed wire ripped the skin on his left index finger. He was examined and treated (Stitches) at the Colstrip Medical Center and returned to work his next scheduled shift.

Employee was temporarily assigned duties helping the pumper. After 15 to 20 minutes of lifting water pipe and hoses he experienced pain in his lower back and right rib. He was examined at the Clinic and given a full release for his next scheduled shift. He started Chiropractic treatment on 02/21/2006.

Employee is a mechanic and was passing underneath a 992 loader from one side to the other. He stood up too soon and jammed his head on the underneath of the machine. He sought medical treatment and was unable to report for his scheduled shift on February 27, 2006.

Employee was loosening bolts on hose clamp, and when the bolts finally came free the employee experienced a painful jolt in his right shoulder and neck. Neither time nor wages have been lost. Employee began physical therapy on March 03, 2006 to help alleviate the pain.

Employee was moving a barrel of cleaner. The barrel tipped and he tried to catch it to keep it from falling. He experienced pain in his lower back. Later in the shift he was moving dragline cable by hand and again experienced pain in his lower back. He continued working. He began Physical Therapy on 02/01/06 to help alleviate the pain.

Employee was changing oil and using a 3/4 inch breaker bar to loosen the plug on the final drive of a D-10R dozer. When the plug loosened the employees finger was smashed between the breaker bar and dozer tracks. He was treated at the Colstrip Medical Center and released for his next scheduled shift.

Employee was getting off of a drill and when he stepped from the last step to the ground, he experienced pain in his lower stomach--left side. He continued working and continued to experience pain. On February 24, 2006 he underwent surgery to relieve the pain. He missed his first shift on February 24, 2006

The employee was using a ""Handi-Man"" jack to raise the back of a pickup. The handle bounced up, and struck him above the left eye. He was treated at the Colstrip Medical Center and four stitches were used to close the open wound. He was given a release to return to work his next scheduled shift. Neither time nor wages were lost.

The employee began exercising in the Company provided lumbar extension machine and exercised on 11/14/2005 and 11/15/2005. Following the second session he started having pain in his left knee and hip (likely from the machine restraint devices). The pain became quite severe requiring medical evaluation. He was referred to and began Physical Therapy on 11/22/2005.

Employee slipped while descending an extension ladder from an elevation of about ten feet. He broke his fall by grabbing surrounding structure with his left arm. He was diagnosed with a shoulder/arm contusion and returned to work. On 11-30-05 was evaluated by an orthopedic specialist, diagnosed with a torn pectoral muscle, and is now on restricted duty.

In the early morning hours, the employee was walking from crew change to warehouse when he stepped on a rock and twisted his ankle. He was examined at the Colstrip medical Center and referred to Physical Therapy. To date neither time nor wages have been lost.

The employee reports ever increasing pain in his right hand and wrist which he attributes to use of hand and power tools in his 20 plus years as a welder. He has been diagnosed with ""Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"" in his right hand and has begun Physical Therapy. To date neither time nor wages have been lost.

EE WAS POSITIONING TRAILING CABLE FOR PLANNED DRAGLINE MOVE. PULLING ON CABLE ACROSS A SLOPE OF ABOUT 4 TO 1 GRADE. 1 FRT TIRE OF THE REELER TRAVELING INTO SLIGHT DEPRESSION & LOADER ROLLED ONTO ITS SIDE. THERE WAS ABOUT 1200FT OF 12,500 VOLT CABLE ON REEL. EE WAS USING SEAT BELT,BUT STRUCK HIS MOUTH & CHEECK ON SOME OBJECT & REQ'D SUTURES IN HIS LIP

Employee was moving nine loaded rail cars down a grade and the brakes on the shuttle he was driving failed to activate when applied. The cars contacted a string of nine parked loaded rail cars. Employee was medically evaluated and began Physical Therapy on 09/09/2005. He has continued working. On 2/1/06 he had surgery on his shoulder to relieve the pain.

Employee has pain in both wrists and hands and to the left elbow and right shoulder. Pain attributed to 25 years computer kepboard use. Medical evaluation on 09/07/2005 revealed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands and wrists. The employee will undergo surgury for both hands and wrists in the near future.

Employee was operating a water wagon on a haul road with a 70' top when a hydraulic line failed causing loss of steering. The water wagin went through the barrow ditch and onto natural terrain. Employee experienced pain in his back going through ditch. He began chiropractic treatment on 08/09/05. No time has been lost.

On July 11, 2005 the employee reported that he has ever increasing pain in his shoulders and elbows that he attributes to repetitive motion in his years of operating equipment. On July 11th he sought medical treatment and on July 13, he began Physical Therapy to help manage the pain.

The employee has pain in lower back that he attributes to years of working in awkward positions. On 06/23/05 employee was welding in an ackward position and on 06/24/05 experienced a sore back. 06/26/05 he sought medical treatment and received a shot for pain. He did not report this to the Company until 07/07/05. On 07/18/05 he was referred to Physical Therapy.

The employee was eating lunch near a Metal Halide light source that had the outer envelope on one light fixture broken. Although not conclusive, it is possible he received ultra-violet exposure to his eyes from this broken light.

The employee was cleaning dirt and coal out of the ripper boot on a D-11 tool-bar. Foreign material entered his right eye. The eye was flushed onsite and he was transported for medical treatment and material was removed from his right eye. He returned to work his next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

On June 10, the employee advised his supervisor he was feeling poorly with some chest pain. He was taken to the clinic for medical assistance, evaluated, and transported to a hospital where it was determined he had suffered a heart attack.

Employee was hauling topsoil with a 657-E Caterpillar scraper. He hit a bump and experienced pain in his low back when the cushion hitch malfunctioned. On 06/05/05 he received an injection for pain, and on 06/14/2005 he began physical therapy.

Employee was preparing a boring bar for machining and was using a pry-bar to align the center bearing for the boring bar. The bearing did not align, and the bar struck the employee's finger. Ice was applied on site, and the employee was transported to the Colstrip Medical Center where he was treated and released for next shift with lifting restrictions. No time or wages lost.

Employee was attempting to light a cutting torch and a malfunction in the mixing body of the torch resulted in an ignition of gas that blew the oxygen line off the torch assembly and the burning gases contacted the employee's right side. He was not wearing a welding jacket and received 1st and 2nd degree burns. He returned to work his next scheduled shift.

Pushing coal with a dozer into the trap, and went too far towards the trap. Dozer fell into the trap striking the retaining wall, causing the employee to injure his head and right elbow. He was treated at the Colstrip Medical Center (Stitches in the right elbow) and released for work the same shift. Neither time nor wages have been lost.

The employee was carrying a computer monitor (approx. 60 lbs) down a flight of stairs and experienced pain in his right lower back and stomach. On May 18, the employee reported that he began Chiropractic treatment on May 10, 2005 to relieve the pain. The employee continues to perform his daily work duties.

On 04/18/2005 the employee reported ever increasing pain in thumb of each hand and attributes the pain to 28 years of operating a BE 280-B coal shovel. He was diagnosed with Basil Joint Arthritis, and had surgery on 07/05/2005. The operator was was not informed why the employee was off work until contacted by the insurance carrier on 07/18/2005.