New Era Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,839 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/14/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND BENT OVER TO PICK UP A ROCK WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS HIS BACK.
10/13/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 186d lost EMPLOYEE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE CANOPY OF THE ROOF BOLTER AND INJURED HIS NECK. LOST TIME INJURY.
10/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost WHILE WALKING TO THE FACE, EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
10/12/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting rock when rock came out from under the shearer, striking him on the arm. Medical treatment injury.
10/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 173d lost Working in belt slope putting rock on belt line slipped and fell and slide on loose rock and strained left hip and left knee.
10/11/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal at the 13th West Longwall tailgate, 14,980'. The fall was approximately 20' long, approximately 18' wide and approximately 10' thick. Th...
10/09/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Mine No. 6 at the Main South Entry #2 (MMU 010), 305 intersection. The fall was approximately 35' long, approximately 20' wide and approximately 8' thick. Th...
10/09/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a sledge hammer and as it went through the stopping, caused his hand to strike the concrete block. Medical treatment injury.
10/06/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 193d lost Employee was struck on the shoulder, sliding down his back and left leg while helping to build a stopping. Lost time injury.
10/05/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck when a cable used to winch a shield onto the duckbill broke and hit employee on the left arm. Medical treatment injury.
10/05/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading cribs into a ramcar when he caught his finger between the crib tie and the bed of the car. Medical treatment injury.
10/04/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was unloading a shield when the car lifted on one end. When the shield came out of the car, it caused the car to fall to the ground, which caused the employee to bounce off the seat, hitting...
10/02/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL, THE GOVERNOR ROPE ON THE ELEVATOR SLIPPED OFF THE PULLEYS. THE ROPE WAS EXAMINED & NO KINKS OR FRAYED WIRES WERE FOUND. MORE TENSION WAS PLACED ON THE ROPE TO PREVENT SLIP...
10/01/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL, GUIDE ROPES HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER THEY WERE DAMAGED BY A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT BEING LOWERED IN THE 8TH WEST AIR SHAFT. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY 9:30PM ON 10/1/05. NO INJ...
09/29/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee was stepping off of equipment when he twisted his knee. Reportable lost time injury October 14, 2005.
09/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal at Crosscut 31, Entry #3. The fall was approximately 10' long, approximately 10' wide and approximately 4' thick. The fall did not affec...
09/26/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal at Crosscut 36, Entry #1, 7North longwall tailgate / 6North headgate. The fall was of unknown length, approximately 18' wide and approximat...
09/24/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT THE 13 WEST HEADGATE ENTRY #2. CROSSCUT 11. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20'L X 20'W X 15' T. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR THE PASSAGE...
09/24/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving large rock by hand on the slope belt, when a rock cut through his glove. Medical treatment injury.
09/23/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Employee was loading the roofbolter when rock fell from between the bolts, striking him on the back. Lost time injury.
09/23/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 204d lost THE RIB ROLLED OUT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK.
09/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING STEELS OUT OF A HOLE WHEN ROCK CAME OUT BETWEEN A GAP IN THE SCREEN WIRE.
09/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT CROSSCUT 14 IN THE FLANNIGAN UNIT, CROSSCUT LEFT. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20'L X 15'W X 7-8'THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR...
09/21/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was on his knees shoveling out the feet when screen wire being transported on the panline hit a rock causing the wire to strike employee on the left shoulder. Lost time injury.
09/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost Employee was spotting the bolter for the next row when he was struck by rock falling from the roof, mashing his foot. Lost time injury.
09/19/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal at the 6 North Headgate Entry #2, around 2732 North (EP18). The fall was of unknown length, approx. 20' wide and of unknown thickness. The...
09/16/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost A rock came over the headgate arm of shearer and handrail, pinning employee's foot between the rock and the shield.
09/14/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal at the 7 North Headgate Entry #1, Crosscut 45R at 2531 North. The fall was of unknown length, approx. 18' wide and of unknown thickness. Th...
09/13/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE WAS BREAKING UP ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. LOST TIME INJURY.
09/13/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 210d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND STEPPED IN A HOLE.
09/13/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping with removal of the DA ram from the sheild when a piece of metal flew out, struck him on his left calf.
09/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A rock fell from between shields, striking employee on the forearm. Medical treatment injury.
09/11/2005 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 171d lost EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE #2 RECLAIM TUNNEL, CLEANING OUT A PLUGGED FEEDER CHUTE WHEN A HOSE BLEW, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE SHOULDER.
09/09/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 220d lost Employee felt a twinge in his back while moving a water pump to do repairs. Lost time injury.
09/09/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Carrying mine props from xcut #1 to xcut #38 at 6th north longwall he felt sharp pain in left shoulder after slipping and falling down, straining muscle in right shoulder.
09/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost A rock slid off the top of the shearer and hit employee in the knee while he was tipping the shield to adjust profile. Lost time injury.
09/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal at survey tag #2138 in the No. 1 Entry of the 6 North longwall. The fall was approximately 35' long, approximately 18' wide and approximate...
09/04/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a track jack when the bar popped back up and struck employee in the cheek.
09/02/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost Employee was driving the ramcar when it climbed up on the ridge on the underpass. When the car fell off the ridge, it bounced when it contacted the travelway, causing a burst fracture to employee's lu...
09/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 117d lost Employee was trying to close an airlock door at the slope when the door slammed shut on his right thumb.
09/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal at the 7th North Lowngwall Tailgate/6th North Headgate Entry #1 around 2434 North. The fall was of unknown length, of unknown width and of...
08/31/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal at the 7th North Longwall #1 Bleeder Entry at about 575East, 2919North. The fall was approximately 30' long, 18' wide and 8' thick. The fal...
08/28/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal at 4108' in the #2 entry of the Flannigan Unit. The fall was approximately 30' long, 30' wide and of unknown thickness. The fall did not...
08/27/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Employee was changing the da ram on the longwall and used improper lifting technique.
08/26/2005 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 186d lost Employee was changing the tailgate leg when the bottom stage ring blew off, striking him.
08/25/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost The continuous miner was being used to push out a shuttle car. Employee was in the shuttle car and when the miner rode up on the car and pulled off, it bounced employee into the top of the cab. Lost t...
08/24/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE GALATIA NORTH ELEVATOR GOVERNOR ROPE GOT A KINK IN IT. THE ROPE HAD TO BE CHANGED OUT.
08/20/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Galatia North elevator became hung in the shaft due to lilly controllers being out of adjustment.
08/20/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal slope at 960'. The fall was approximately 8' long, approximately 16' wide and approximately 4' thick. The fall did not affect ventilatio...
08/20/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 132d lost Fell while moving steel on the door.