New Era Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,839 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/10/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost EE WAS RIDING OUT IN A MANTRIP, WHEN VEHICLE HIT A HOLE, CAUSING EE TO JAM NECK, SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK.
11/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE COVER FROM THE SIDE OF THE MINER, HOLDING THE COVER IN HIS LEFT HAND AND REMOVING THE LAST BOLT WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. THE COVER SLIPPED, PULLING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND DOWN AND...
11/07/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL MINE, AT THE 5NORTH LONGWALL TAILGATE, AT 2352, CROSSCUT 34 1/2. THE FALL LENGTH, WIDTH AND THICKNESS ARE UNKNOWN. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT...
11/07/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE END OF THE STAGELOADER, ADJUSTING THE DOOR, WHEN THE STAGELOADER THREW OUT A ROCK THAT STRUCK HIM ON THE ELBOW.
11/04/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE PICKING UP A CRIB TIE.
11/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND FELL, SLAMMING LEFT HEEL OF FOOT ON A ROCK
11/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 154d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE LONGWALL FACE WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE. LOST TIME INJURY AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2004.
10/27/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF THE MINER WHEN A CORNER OF THE ROCK BROKE OFF AND CUT HIS FOREARM.
10/26/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL AT THE 6N HEADGATE ENTRY #2, CROSSCUT #42 AT 2649N. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' LONG, 28' WIDE AND 10' THICK. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED U...
10/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A FAN BELT WHEN HE BUMPED HIS ELBOW.
10/20/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost EMPLOYEE WAS IN A MANTRIP WHEN IT HIT A POTHOLE, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO BE THROWN FROM HIS SEAT ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE MANTRIP, INJURING HIS BACK.
10/19/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL, AT 3900"" IN ENTRY #3. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20'LONG X 20'WIDE & APPROX. 15' THICK. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.
10/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL, AT THE 6N HEADGATE, ENTRY #1 3488N AT CROSSCUT 47. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30'LONG X 18'WIDE & APPROX. 20'THICK. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED...
10/17/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 106d lost EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING CABLE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE & FELT SOMETHING POP.
10/14/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost EE WAS IN THE TRAVEL WAY WHEN THE PERSONNEL VEHICLE SHE WAS TRAVELING IN STRUCK TRUSS BOLT HARDWARE HANGING DOWN. EE WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. LOST TIME INJURY AS OF 10/22/04.
10/14/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost Employee was walking the beltline when he twisted his knee.
10/13/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL AT THE TAILGATE ENTRY OF THE 11W LONGWALL, 6115'. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 15' LONG, 18' WIDE & 2' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENT...
10/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL, ON THE 6N HEADGATE, ENTRY #3, 3370 NORTH AT CROSSCUT #47 (BELT ENTRY). THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' LONG, 18' WIDE & 15' THICK. THE FALL...
10/06/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BELT HARDWARE ON THE SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE MASHED HIS FINGER.
10/06/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Portal, at the 13W Headgate, 3515', #2 entry. The fall was approx 35' long 30' wide and approx 12' thick. the fall will be cleaned up.
10/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL ON THE 5N HEADGATE ENTRY #1, 3736N, CROSSCUT #47. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 36'LONG X 18'WIDE & 15'THICK. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.
09/29/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lining up the canopy with a pry bar when it slipped, striking ee on the left side of his head.
09/24/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost EE tripped over wire rope while going to check the feeder.
09/22/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The rib rolled out, wedging employee's leg and foot between the tool car and the rib.
09/18/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost EMPLOYEE WAS KNELT DOWN WORKING ON A RAMCAR. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STAND UP, HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE. LOST TIME AS OF 1/6/05.
09/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 184d lost As ee was securing the bottom belt scraper, he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Lost time injury/reportable as of 10/08/04.
09/16/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall at the Millenium Portal on the 5N Headgate Entry #2, 4368N, Crosscut #52. The fall was approx 35' long, approx 20' wide and approx 13' thick. The fall will be cleaned up.
09/15/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A NEW CHECK VALVE WHEN HIS WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT HIS MIDDLE FINGER.
09/13/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Millenium on the 5N Headgate Intake Travelroad Entry #2, 4916N at crosscut #55. The fall was approx 37' long 20' wide abd 25' thick. The fall will not be cle...
09/11/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost Ee was pushing on a wrench to tighten a bolt when he felt pain in his back. Lost time injury/reportable as of 10/07/04.
09/10/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost EE STEPPED IN A HOLE. HIS KNEE BUCKLED AND HE FELT A POP. LOST TIME INJURY AS OF 10/26/04.
09/08/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 191d lost Employee was taking down overcast when he slipped off the I-beam. As he fell, he caught himself on a rope around his foot, causing him to twist his torso and knee.
09/06/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at Galatia North portal on the #1 entry/ 12W Belt line/ 5580. The fall was approx 40' long, approx 18' wide and approx 10' thick. The fall did not affect ventilati...
09/03/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None SLIPPED & FELL IN SLOPE STRIKING EAR ON MINE FLOOR.
09/03/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING TRUSS HARDWARE, STANDING ON A LADDER, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST THE RIB.
09/02/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the millenium portal on the 5N headgate, entry #1 4936N at crosscut 55. the fall was approx 35' long, approx19' wide and approx 13' thick. The fall will be cle...
08/31/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost Employee was installing bolts when the bolt head became wedged in the wrench. Employee corrected the problem and in raising the boom by mistake, instead of the rotation lever, the bolt swung around w...
08/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was taking 6"" water pipe apart. When he took the coupler off, the pipe fell on his hand.
08/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee lifted a tool box out of a locked box and strained his lower back.
08/20/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL ON THE #3 BELT/CROSSCUT 94/7950'. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 100' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 8' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAG...
08/20/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost Employee slipped while trying to get out of the cab of a fork truck.
08/19/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS ROOFBOLTING WHEN THE BOLT SLIPPED & SPUN AROUND, CAUSING THE PLATE TO CATCH HIS LT. ARM & CUT IT.
08/18/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS TAKING BOLTS OUT OF THE H.M. CYCLONE WHEN HE SMASHED HIS FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND WITH A HAMMER. MEDICAL TREATMENT INJURY.
08/16/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 185d lost Employee was loading the bolter when he hit his left elbow on the boom of the bolter.
08/10/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was resetting a pump motor and caught his little finger on his right hand and the second middle finger on his left hand between the rub rail and the frame.
08/09/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost Ee was crossing between rail cars when he stepped on the hand coupler and fell. Lost time injury as of August 18.
08/07/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE GALATIA NORTH PORTAL ON THE MAIN NORTH TRAVELWAY, CROSSCUT #31. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' LONG, APPROXIMATELY 18' WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 10' THICK. THE...
08/02/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 171d lost EMPLOYEE WAS GOING UP A SET OF STEPS WHEN HE MISSED A STEP AND IN TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF PULLED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
08/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the millennium portal at the 5n longwall headgate entry #1, 4486n at crosscut #52. the fall was approx. 40' long, approx. 18' wide and approx. 10-12' thick. the...
07/31/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE CLEANING ROCK OFF THE FEET OF A SHIELD, ROCK FELL IN THE PANLINE AND BOUNCED, HITTING EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT ELBOW.