New Era Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,839 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/03/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 9d restricted Employee had bent over to pick up a can of antifreeze and felt a bad pain in his back.
02/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Employee and a co-worker were moving a vulcanizing transformer into position to be energized inside a building. Employee's fingers were pinched between the transformer and a fire extinguisher mounted...
02/01/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost EE was standing in mud, stacking blocks. When he turned, his left foot slipped and he heard a pop in his right ankle. X-rays revealed fractures to the right ankle. Lost time injury.
01/31/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting, when his work buddy let off the drill steel, the bolter shifted. EE was taking the drill steels apart and caught his right index finger between the steels. Medical treatment injury.
01/21/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 116d restricted Employee was driving a shuttle car, when curtain hung up on the cab, bringing the curtain inside the cab. Employee stopped the car. As he pushed the curtain out of the cab, his foot came off the brake...
01/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 30d lost, 161d restricted Employee was attempting to open a valve on a shield when the threaded coupler going into the valve pulled out, striking employee in the face, chest and right arm. Lost time injury.
01/18/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Galatia Mine Galatia North Portal travelway at crosscut 50 4500'. The fall was approx 25-30' long, approx 19-20' wide and approx 6-8' thick. The fall did not...
01/17/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was striking a chisel with a hammer when it dislodged and struck him on the chin.
01/15/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning out filters when he turned and struck his forehead on the canopy of the bolter.
01/12/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 12d restricted Employee was moving a set of belt dogs and as he bent down to lift he twisted and pulled his right knee.
01/09/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hammering on CM24 when a piece of steel struck him in the right cheek. He did not seek medical attention until Jan. 12
01/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was building cribs and breaking a header board when he smashed his right middle and ring finger.
01/08/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia Mine Galatia North Portal on the Main North #1 Entry 8175' to 8230'. The fall was approximately 35-40 feet long, approximately 18 feet wide, and appr...
01/05/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 50d restricted Employee was helping load high voltage cable into a sled when he bumped his hand on the side of the sled.
01/02/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 109d lost, 25d restricted Employee had turned to walk to a co-worker when he tripped over loose material, causing him to fall and letting a 2"" pipe to fall on his shoulder.
12/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 55d restricted Employee tripped on a rock and fell, landing on another rock with his left hand. Employee continued to work, but lost time due to surgery.
12/11/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was on his knees cutting belt with a knife. The knife slipped and he cut his right kneecap. Medical treatment injury.
12/07/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee had attempted to flag the driver of the belt sled to stop so he could hook up the sled. Driver did not see employee and his leg was caught between the ramcar and sled. Restricted duty reporta...
11/26/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The mechanic opened up the radiator on the Ram car without properly letting it cool off. Hot anti-freeze shot out of the radiator and landed on his wrist and caused a second degree burn.
11/26/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost EE was helping drag a shearer drum with a chain, when the chain broke and struck him in the head, face and left shoulder. Lost time reportable injury.
11/15/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a pry bar to bend the roller ear when the pry bar slipped and employee struck his right hand on the tailpiece. Medical treatment injury.
11/13/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 38d restricted Employee was washing down the slope and pulled up the slack, which apparently dislodged a stored roller. The roller came down, striking his back and hips. Lost time injury.
11/10/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was rebolting area of the 2W longwall in a 3-way intersection. He was attempting to put up a channel when it slipped, striking the employee in the mouth.
11/04/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE was carrying a solid concrete block, when he stumbled and smashed in between the rib and the block.
10/31/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was taking a drill steel out of the hole he just drilled, when the steel sprung out and struck him on the forehead.
10/29/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While employee was using a come-a-long, the hook came lose and struck him on the right leg.
10/27/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 36d lost, 103d restricted Employee was injured while he was loaidng calcium choloride on a pv when a ramcar struck a parked mantrip which struck the employee.
10/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 42d lost, 71d restricted Employee bent over to pick up cable and when he threw it, he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder.
10/20/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 63d lost, 41d restricted Emulsion from a high pressure hose struck employee on his right side.
10/15/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning off the side of the miner when rock fell from the top, striking him on the left forearm.
10/13/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THe primary hoist was down from 0150 due to failure of the lily over travel. mining was stopped and workers pulled back from the face. at 0240 the cage was repaired, test run was perfumed and back in...
10/13/2008 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 14d restricted Employee was helping change out the cutter shaft on the shearer. Hot oil blew out onto employee's face and right side.
10/11/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 93d restricted Rock fell from the roof, striking employee on the left shoulder and right calf. He will begin missing work due to surgery scheduled for February 4, 2009. Lost time injury 02/04/09.
10/04/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was connecting a cat head to a generator and caught his left little finger between them. Medical treatment injury.
10/04/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 25d lost, 57d restricted Employee was pulling a bow saw and felt his shoulder pop. Employee will begin missing work due to surgery. Lost time injury 02/05/09.
10/02/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was roofbolting when he was hit on the hand by a falling rock. Medical treatment injury.
10/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 54d lost, 92d restricted Employee was stretched out on the catwalk, helping change out bottom rollers on the belt when he was hit in the lower back by a roller sliding down the catwalk.
10/01/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia Mine New Era Portal on the 2nd West longwall, Corsscuts 15-16. The fall was approx 59' long, 19.6' wide and approx 8-10' thick. The fall did not affe...
10/01/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was struck in the head by a sand prop that fell. Restricted duty reportable 12/8/08.
09/29/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 62d restricted Employee was hanging a pump and strained his right shoulder. Employee has continued to work until his surgery date. Lost time injury as of 1/16/09.
09/29/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 98d restricted Employee was getting into a breakcar when he slipped and caught himself with his right arm and twisted his arm as he fell. Restricted duty injury 11/25/08.
09/27/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was knocking out a stopping when the rib rolled out on his hand.
09/27/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the galatia mine new era portal on inby crosscut 27+3865', 2 West longwall beltline. The fall was approximately 37 feet long, approx. 18 feet wide, and approx....
09/12/2008 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 106d restricted Employee had been sitting on the ground working and when he started to get up, he strained his left knee. Restricted duty injury.
09/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Employee was holding a piece of monorail in a tight area when it was being repaired. It slipped causing him to twist his knee. *Employee did not become reportable lost time until 11/5/08.
09/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hanging 2 inch pipe. The pipe was in a bind and slipped, hitting employee in the mouth. Medical treatment injury.
09/08/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia Mine Galatia North seam travelway crosscut 160 (14875') to crosscut 161 (15075'). The fall was approximately 37 feet long, approximately 20 feet wide...
09/08/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A co-worker was using a hammer. The hammer slipped out of his hand and struck employee in the mouth. Medical treatment injury.
09/06/2008 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck above his left eye with the cage door. Medical treatment injury.
09/06/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 36d lost, 52d restricted Employee had his right hand on the ramcar tailgate. As they were moving the bed back in, the tailgate jack cylinder pinched his right index finger.