New Era Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,839 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/19/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost Employee was pinning shields. While pushing the relay bar out, it started to go in by itself. He tried to pull it back out to stop it when his foot slipped off the pontoon and he twisted his right kne...
08/18/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None This is not a fall, it is just a little sloughage from a previous fall that happened on February 27, 2005, in the 5North Headgate between Entries 2, 3 and 4 at Crosscut 53458 North. It is of unknown l...
08/17/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 211d lost EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT AND HAD IT ALMOST PUSHED IN WHEN HE HIT THE ROTATION LEVER AND THE BOLT SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND. LOST TIME INJURY.
08/17/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE WAS PULLING AND LIFTING ON TRAM CHAIN AND SPROCKET (RAM CAR) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. DIAGNOSED AS HERNIA. REPORTABLE LOST TIME INJURY 9/16/05 (HERNIA REPAIR SURGERY PERFORMED ON OR N...
08/11/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT 3880' IN THE TAILGATE ENTRY OF THE 12 WEST LONGWALL. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET LONG, APPROXIMATELY 18 FEET WIDE AND OF UNKNO...
08/09/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 251d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAMCAR AND CONTINUOUS MINER.
08/08/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS PUTTING UP A CABLE BOLT WHEN THE PLATE HIT HIS HAND/WRIST AND CUT IT. MEDICAL TREATMENT INJURY.
08/04/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal at 4300' on the #3 entry of the 11 West headgate. The fall was of unknown length, approx 17.5 ft wide and of unknown thickness. The fall...
08/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal on the #3 belt between crosscut 88 and 89. #3 entry 7425. The fall was approx 95 ft long, 18 ft wide and approx 12 or more ft thick. The...
08/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost The shearer brethby had fallen into the eicotrack and when ee leaned over to pick it up, he felt pain in his groin.
07/31/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the millennium Portal at 5 N. Longwall Tailgate/4 N. headgare crosscut #4 at 1937 South, between entry #1 and enter #2. the fall was approx. 75-80' long, approx....
07/31/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the millennium Portal at 7 North Headgate set up room #5 between 185 east to 225 E. the fall was approximately 40 ft long, approx. 18 ft wide and approx. 12 feet...
07/29/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting a piece of belt when the knife slipped, cutting ee's leg
07/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING POWER CABLE IN THE MUD AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT LOWER SIDE (ABDOMEN). REPORTABLE LOST TIME INJURY 09/02/05.
07/28/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT 11,600 NORTH / CROSSCUT #107 ON THE GRABEN TAILGATE BELT IN THE #2 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 90 FEET LONG, APPROXIMATELY 18 F...
07/20/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL ON THE 7 NORTH HEADGATE #2 BLEEDER ENTRY AROUND 100E CROSSCUT#48. THE FALL WAS APPROX 30' X 18' X 8' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATIO...
07/19/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY A ROOF FALL. WHEN THE CABLE FELL, IT HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD.
07/19/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal on the 7North Headgate Entry #2, Crosscut 44L, at 2381 North. The fall was approximately 39-40 feet long, approximately 18 feet wide and ap...
07/18/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL ON THE 6 NORTH LONGWALL HEADGATE ENTRY #1 AT 2588N, CROSSCUT #41. THE FALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH, APPROX 18' WIDE AND OF UNKNOWN THICKNESS....
07/18/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the millennium portal on the 6 North longwall tailgate/5 north headgate entry #1 at 1560. The fall was of unknown length, width and thickness. The fall did no af...
07/17/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE NO 6 SEAM PORTAL ON THE SLOPE AT 950'. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20' LONG, 10' WIDE AND 5' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF PEOPLE. THE FAL...
07/17/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL AT THE 5N HEADGATE ENTRY #1 AROUND 1496S. THE WALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH, WIDTH AND THICKNESS, THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION AND WILL...
07/15/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost A PIECE OF METAL FOR THE GOB PLATE WAS BEING HAULED ON TOP OF THE SHEARER, TAKING IT TO THE TAILGATE. THE VIBRATION FROM THE SHEARER SHOOK THE METAL OFF, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND
07/14/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AS EE WAS PREPARING TO MOVE THE BOLTER STRIKING EE ON HIS LEFT HAND.
07/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT THE 5214' MARK OF THE 12 WEST TAILGATE. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 10' LONG, APPROXIMATELY 18' WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 15' THICK. THE...
07/11/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splicing a cable together and as he cut the outer jacket off the cable, the utility knife blade broke off and cut his right finger. Medical treatment.
07/11/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a come-along when the chain slipped and pinched his hand. Medical treatment.
07/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ROLL THE HEADGATE DRUM WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE SHIELD AND BIT.
07/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millenium Portal at the Main West Return Entry #1, 442W at crosscut 34. The fall was of unknown length, approx 20 ft wide and of unknown thickness. The fall...
07/06/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CUT HIS STEEL ON THE CHOP SAW WHEN HE CUT HIS LEG.
07/05/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hooking the scoop to a trailer that had props on it. Employee's arm came in contact with the steel bands that had already been cut. Medical treatment.
07/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millenium Portal at the Main West Entry #5, 4692 W at crosscut 36. The fall was approx 35 ft long, approx 18 ft wide and approx 16-17 ft thick. The fall did...
07/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE HOG PANELS, HITTING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER. LOST TIME INJURY, REPORTABLE 7/22/05
07/04/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT #3 ENTRY FLANNIGAN UNIT, 4281. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET LONG, APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET THICK. T...
07/04/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT 600' EAST AT #8 MAIN EAST SEAL. THE FALL WAS APPROX 60' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 7' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE O...
07/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the galatia North Portal at 5625' Tailgate Entry 12 West Longwall. The fall was approx. 40' long, approx. 18' wide and approx. 10' thick. the fall did not affect...
06/29/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 287d lost EMPLOYEE WAS ROCKDUSTING THE BELTLINE WHEN HE FELL OVER THE FIRE WATER VALVE. LOST TIME INJURY AS OF 07/05/05
06/24/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was shoveling the belt and hit a rock with the shovel, injuring his right wrist.
06/22/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Employee stepped on wet coal and while trying to catch himself, turned his ankle.
06/20/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL AT THE 5N HEADGATE ENTRY #1, 193 SOUTH. THE FALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH, UNKNOWN WIDTH AND UNKNOWN THICKNESS. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTIL...
06/20/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was taking a come-a-long down from the monorail when it fell and struck him in the face.
06/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee was shoveling mud on the beltline when he strained his back.
06/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 135d lost Employee was pre-shifting the faces when he slipped, striking his left knee on the ground.
06/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL AT THE 6N HEADGATE ENTRY #1, 2738N AT CROSSCUT #42. THE FALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH, APPROXIMATELY 18' WIDE AND OF UNKNOWN THICKNESS. THE FA...
06/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL AT THE 5N HEADGATE ENTRY #1 AROUND 620 NORTH, CROSSCUT #16 LEFT. THE FALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH, APPROX. 18'WIDE AND OF UNKNOWN THICKNESS. T...
06/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal at the 6865' mark of the tailgate entry of the 12W longwall. The fall was approximately 20' long, approximately 18' wide and approximate...
06/03/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping replace flights in the heavy media vessel when the flight became hung on the toe board, causing it to roll over and mash his finger.
06/02/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL ON THE 5N LONGWALL HEADGATE ENTRY #1 AT 775N. THE FALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH, APPROX. 18' WIDE AND AN UNKNOWN THICKNESS. THE FALL DID NOT...
06/02/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EE was operating a jackleg drill installing split shots. Jack leg turned a the handle hit him on the right side of his right knee no bones were broken but it was sprained.
06/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL ON THE 5N LONGWALL HEADGATE ENTRY #2 BETWEEN CROSSCUT 47 LEFT AT 3736N AND CROSSCUT 48 RIGHT AT 3768N. FALL WAS APPROX. 25' LONG X 18' WID...