New Future Mine — Accidents

Total: 219 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/21/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 13d restricted Injured employee was filling the rock duster at the rock dust hole, and unhooked the dust hose before the pressure had been bled off. The hose struck the employee in the right forearm and in the lowe...
09/21/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading damaged loose cable bolts into a battery ramcar, when one of the bolts struck him in the right eyelid causing a laceration that required 6 stitches. Job skill' s and miners profi...
09/13/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 5 West Long Wall at crosscut number 60, entry number 2. The fall measured 22 feet in length, 16-18 feet in width and 20-25 feet in height. The area was sup...
08/30/2013 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 78d lost, 93d restricted Employee states his hand was outside of the cab of the scoop, and when turning 3 of his fingers were caught between the cab of the scoop and the rear section of the scoop. Compliance with rules and r...
08/28/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splicing a shuttle car cable and the knife slipped, causing a laceration to the employee's right leg that required 1 continuous stitch. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement...
08/25/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck in the forehead by a cutting wheel that had broken in half. The employee received 1 stitch as a result of a laceration. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement with mi...
07/31/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 98d lost, 51d restricted Employee was assisting in connecting chain together when the sheave wheel broke and hit the employee in the lower right leg fracturing the tibia and fibia bones.
07/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The affected employee was removing covers from the tail drive, hooking up a come along, and the spragging plate fell on his right hand causing a laceration, a fractured small finger, and a fractured r...
07/10/2013 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 2:55 a.m. an incident occurred involving a dozer operator who inadvertently entered the number 4 feeder located at the raw coal pile. The employee safely exited the dozer uninjured....
06/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Employee was removing a cutter bit from the longwall shearer, and a piece of metal debris entered his left eye.
06/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a universal joint on a battery scoop and his left finger was caught between the driveshaft and the frame of the battery. Compliance with rules and regulations involvement with m...
05/29/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 273d lost Employee was pulling an existing 90 foot utility pole with a digger derrick truck. The employee was rotating his boom to the drivers side of the truck when the weight started causing the passenger sid...
05/21/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was carrying a crib tie, when he stepped in a hole and slipped into a built crib, striking his left index finger between crib and crib tie. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement...
05/18/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was throwing T-3 channel over canopy of bolter to ATRS,it caught a bolt and bounced back, cut his left arm. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement with mine equipment or mine syst...
05/09/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 18d restricted Employee was taking trash out of dumpster, when he tripped and fell out, when he went to step back, he stepped into a hole twisting knee. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement with mine e...
05/08/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 56d lost, 41d restricted Employee was dismounting from a ladder when the ladder kicked out, causing him to fall onto his right ankle. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement with mine equipment or mine systems, or...
04/20/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was knocking down a stopping, when a concrete hollow block fell and hit him in back of the head. Compliance with rules and regulations involvement with mine equipment or mine systems, or pro...
04/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 89d restricted Employee was lifting a miner cable and felt something pull in his right shoulder. The employee continued to work until 7/2/2013, due to surgery.
04/03/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted EE was standing on ladder hanging curtain, ladder gave way, causing employee to fall injuring knee. Cause of this injury was employee not paying attention. Compliance with rules and regulations, invol...
03/27/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 49d restricted Employee was lifting a miner cable when he felt a pop in his back. The employee continued to work until 09/26/2013, due to surgery. Job skills and miner's proficiency may be a factor.
03/11/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a utility knife to cut bolter cable and make a splice. Knife slipped and cut left leg above knee. Compliance with rules and regulations involvement with mine equipmentor mine system...
02/19/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 52d lost, 31d restricted Employee was rock dusting and stepped backwards onto a hose and twisted his left knee. Cause of this injury was employee not paying attention. Compliance with rules and regulations, involvement with m...
02/11/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using crib tie to knock down other cribs when he struck his right little and ring finger between the cribs.
01/06/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 139d lost, 137d restricted Employee was struck on his left side by a power vehicle.
01/01/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a hammer to cap a crib. He was holding the wedge with his left hand, swung the hammer with right hand and struck his left thumb. Medical treatment injury.
12/06/2012 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 20d restricted Employee was pulling the roof bolter through the curtain when the ATR caught on the curtain. Employee got off the bolter to remove the curtain when a rock on the rib fell and his employee.Lost time in...
11/28/2012 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was operating a shuttle car with his hand on the post of the car when his ring finger on his right hand became caught between the canopy and the frame of the car. Medical treatment injury.
10/30/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a track jack to raise a sub-base when the track dropped and pinned his right hand between the track and the sub-base. Medical treatment injury.
10/23/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting bridges through a doghouse with both return doors open when the pressure caused the first door to shut on the EE's right foot. Medical treatment injury.
10/10/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hanging hog panel to rib screen when a piece of T channel dislodged from the roof and struck him on the head. medical treatment injury.
10/10/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking when he slipped and fell, cutting his left arm. Medical treatment injury.
10/09/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a scoop and chain to load bolts. When he reached to grab the chain he cut his right forearm on the steel band securing the bolts. Medical treatment injury.
10/05/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the New Future Mine 4W Headgate Entry #3, 5627W, Crosscut 41. The fall was approximately 25 feet in length, approximately 25 feet in width and approximately 20 f...
09/30/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the New Future Mine 4W Headgate Entry #1, 6400 W, Crosscut 46. The fall was approximately 20 feet in length, approximately 18 feet in width and of undetermined t...
09/23/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 14d restricted Employee stated he slipped and fell while walking in wet conditions. Reportable lost time injury as of December 7, 2012 due to surgery.
09/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning rock on the tailgate. When he attempted to move a rock that was wedged, it shifted and mashed his finger against the gear case. Medical treatment injury
08/15/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 90d lost, 29d restricted EE states he was riding in a mantrip hit a bump, causing him to strike his head on the roof of the mantrip and bounce back down into the seat, causing pain in his lower back.Reportable lost time injur...
08/14/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the 4W Headgate Entry #2, 4840 W. The fall was approx. 27' L. x approx 18' W. and of undetermined thickness. The fall did not affect ventilation. The fall will b...
08/09/2012 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The crane was being moved into position to make a lift on a containment tub when the cranes boom came into contact with some overhead power lines. Employee stayed in the crane until it was confirmed t...
07/26/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a ventilation wall when his left middle finger became caught between the concrete blocks. Medical treatment injury
07/14/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee state he was removing a motor from a golf cart when the motor slipped and fell, puncturing EE's right forearm. Medical treatment injury.
07/14/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at the New Future Mine 3W Head gate belt entry crosscut 14. The fall was approximately 42 feet in length, approximately 18 feet in width and approximately 10 - 12 f...
07/12/2012 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 39d restricted EE stated that while bolting, he extended the boom and it caught on the track and threw him upward. When he used his right arm to brace himself he felt pain in his right shoulder and elbow.Reportable...
07/09/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 186d lost Employee stated that while lifting high voltage cable and strained his lower back. Reportable lost time injury 9/28/2012 due to surgery.
06/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was taking down high voltage cable when his left thumb became pinned between the cable and cable hook. Medical treatment injury.
06/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was taking down monorail when a rail fell, striking employee's right foot. Original x-rays taken at the time of the injury were negative for fractures. Re-examination and additional x-rays on...
06/17/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping put a steel beam on top of a longwall shield when a rock fell on the beam, causing the beam to fall and strike employee in the left leg. Medical treatment injury.
06/17/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 11d restricted Employee was helping put a steel beam on top of a longwall shield when a rock fell on the beam, causing the beam to fall and strike employee on the right arm. Lost time injury.
06/09/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using a hammer to strike a chisel when a piece of the hammer broke off and struck EE in the face.
06/02/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting when a plate slid down and struck his right wrist. Medical treatment injury.