New Era Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,839 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/03/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS, STRIKING EE ON THE BACK. LOST TIME INJURY AS OF 03/14/05
03/01/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE fell thru the floor of an underpass and pulled his shoulder while grabbing for an I-beam to hold on to
03/01/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE fell thru the floor of an underpass, causing blocks to fall on his head.
02/28/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee had his back to the face when the face rashed out, pushing him into the mule. Lost time injury as of March 15, 2005.
02/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millenium Portal, at the 4N Longwall Headgate between entries #1 and #2 at crosscut 40 / 2721N. The fall was approx 20' long, approx 16' wide and approx 8' t...
02/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millenium Portal, at the 5N Longwall headgate between entries 2, 3, and 4 at crosscut 53. 4518N. The fall was approx 100' long, approx 18' wide and approx 12...
02/25/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE stepped off a ledge and hurt his right knee.
02/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL, AT THE 5N LONGWALL TAILGATE(4N LONGWALL ENTRY #1 AT 852N) THE FALL WAS OF UNKNOWN LENGTH APPROX 30' WIDE AND APPROX 10' THICK. THE FALL WI...
02/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None While loading the bolter, employee felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
02/09/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS USING A BENCH GRINDER AND WIRE BRUSH TO CLEAN CONNECTING RINGS ON A PUMP WHEN EE PRESSED TOO TARD AGAINST THE WIRE BRUSH, CAUSING THE RING TO GO PAST THE GUARD AND FINGER TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN T...
02/09/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING AN 8 FOOT BOLT TO INSTALL IN A HOLE AND WHEN TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN THE BOLT BACK OUT FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER. REPORTABLE LOST TIME INJURY 7/29/2005
02/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE HAD GONE TRHOUGH A MANDOOR TO CHECK ON CRIBBING WHEN THE DOOR SHUT ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER
01/28/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE WAS STACKING CRIBS IN THE ENDLOADER WHEN SOMEONE THREW A CRIB ON TOP OF THE ONE EE STILL HAD HIS HAND ON. LOST TIME INJURY.
01/26/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee had raised the lid that covers the air tank to CS11 when the lid fell shut, smashing his finger on his left hand.
01/24/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT THE 12TH WEST HEADGATE TAILGATE 14,940'. THE FALL WAS APPROX 15' LONG OUT BY FACE, APPROX 18' WIDE AND APPROX 15' THICK. THE FALL DID NO...
01/24/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost EE WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF OF A SHIELD WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE GAP ON THE SHIELDS, STRIKING EE ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE. LOST TIME INJURY.
01/21/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Slipped & fell on slope. Injury to left lower back and upper back. EE refused to go to hospital to be treated and or mandatory drug screen. He left mine site and drove off in his auto.
01/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL AT THE 5N HEADGATE, ENTRY#2, CROSSCUT 40 @ 2721 NORTH. THE FALL WAS APPROX 35' LONG, APPROX 18' WIDE AND APPROX 10-15' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT...
01/20/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splicing cable when the razor knife slipped and cut his finger.
01/19/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting the jacket loose on a bolter cable when the razor knife slipped, cutting his finger.
01/17/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost Employee got his feet tangled up in cable when loading a shield, twisting both knees as he fell down.
01/17/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the galatia north portal at the 13th west headgate, #3 entry, 3890' the fall was approx. 20'long x approx. 18' wide and approx. 16'thick. the fall did not affect...
01/16/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was pulling a staple out of a fitting when his channel locks slipped, cutting his knuckle on the staple.
01/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the galatia north portal at the 13th west headgate, #3 entry 6290'. the fall was approx. 20' long , approx. 18' wide and approximately 17' thick. the fall did no...
01/10/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE WAS HELPING WITH A BELT SPLICE WHEN THE NYLON SLINGS USED TO LIFT THE COUNTERWEIGHT BROKE. AS THE COUNTERWEIGHT FELL, THE BELT TENSIONED, CAUSING THE EE TO HIT THE STATIONERY ROLLER.
01/09/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS TAKING DOWN EMULSION LINE WHEN HE REALIZED ROCK WAS FALLING FROM THE ROOF, PULLING HIS BACK. MEDICAL TREATMENT INJURY.
01/07/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost EE WAS SETTING A BARREL OF OIL UPRIGHT AND, FEELING IT SLIPPING FROM HIS GRIP, TRIED TO CATCH IT, SUBSEQUENTLY PULLING HIS BACK. LOST TIME INJURY.
01/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 141d lost EE SLIPPED IN THE MUD WHILE WALKING THE BELT. LOST TIME INJURY.
12/30/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING B.O. PARTS AT THE SHOP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND GROIN.
12/29/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking down the side of the stageloader to recover pump and air line. the rib rashed out, striking employee on the right side of the head.
12/29/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was shoveling on the belt, crossed under the belt to set a pump and became stuck in the mud, cutting his arm and leg on piece of steel under the mud.
12/20/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal, at the #2 Entry of the 13 West Headgate, 3140' West. The fall was approximately 30' long, approximately 25' wide and approximately 18'...
12/16/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal, at the 12West MMU 002, #2 Entry, tag 7032. The fall was approximately 30' long, approximately 18' wide and approximately 20' thick. The...
12/15/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal, at the 4N Longwall Headgate Entry #2 at 1602 North, Crosscut #28. The fall was approximately 25' long, 18' wide and 25' thick. The fall di...
12/15/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal, at the 4N Longwall Headgate Entry #2 at 2352 North, Crosscut #33. The fall was approximately 50' long, 30' wide and 8' thick. The fall did...
12/15/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millennium Portal, at the 4N Longwall Tailgate (3 North Headgate Entry #1 @ 914 North, Crosscut 18 (Blocked tailgate)). The fall's length, width and thicknes...
12/15/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee slipped while dismounting from an endloader.
12/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Upon grabbing a water line, ee's finger was punctured by a piece of metal. The wound to the finger became infected.
12/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost Employee was replacing hose on the boom of a roofbolter when he pulled his back. out,
12/12/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON COAL WHEN HIS RT. FOOT SLID OUT FROM UNDER HIM & HE FELL ON HIS LT. KNEE & LEG.
12/12/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SHIELD KNUCKLE ON THE PV & WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUSH IT OVER TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE BED, IT SHIFTED & MASHED EMPLOYEE'S FINGER.
12/10/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE SLIPPED AND TWISTED ANKLE WHEN EE STEPPED OF THE PV WHILE UNLOADING A PUMP. LOST TIME INJURY
12/09/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL, AT 2775' OF THE 11WEST LONGWALL TAILGATE. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' LONG, APPROXIMATELY 18' WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 18' THICK. THE...
12/08/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost Employee was climbing into the crane when his foot slipped and his fell off the steps.
11/30/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CRIBS, A METAL BAND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND.
11/29/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A GEAR FOR THE SHEARER WHEN HIS BACK POPPED.
11/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 140d lost EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BREAK BOLTS LOOSE ON A MOTOR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. REPORTABLE LOST TIME INJURY AS OF 4/20/05
11/19/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL MINE, AT THE 5 NORTH LONGWALL ENTRY#2, 25313' AT CROSSCUT#39. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X 18'X15', 18' THICK. FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILAT...
11/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal, at the 11 west longwall tailgate, 4150'. the fall was approx approx 20' long, approx 18' wide and approx 15' thick. Fall did not affect...
11/11/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost EMPLOYEE'S CO-WORKER BROKE A DRILL STEEL OFF IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE CHUCK. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO HELP GET IT OUT AND DECIDED TO TIE A NYLON ROPE TO THE MAST AND DRILL STEEL AND ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE CH...