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December 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING TO MAN BUS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND CAME DOWN ON HIS BACK.

June 25, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAMMING A 3 WHEELER FROM END OF TRACK TO THE SECTION WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK EE'S RT ARM, CAUSING A BRUISE.

June 20, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND CUT EE'S HAND THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 20, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFINT ON A PRY BAR TO RAISE BELTLINE HADPAIN IN BACK

February 14, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator OTHER
Newtown Energy Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON HIS KNEES LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO ROOF BOLTER. EE STOOD UP & LEFT KNEE POPPED RESULTING IN A TORN CARTILAGE.

June 19, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS ENROUTE TO ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE WALKED INTO A BROKEN STRAP CVAUSING A LACERATION ON HIS NECK.

June 14, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT EE ON HEAD & LANDED ON HANDS CAUSING LACERATION ON HANDS THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

April 29, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EE ON WRIST, CAUSING A LACERATION.

August 9, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN A LOOP OF CABLE. HE STUMBLED AND FELL, THIS ANKLE HAS BEEN BROKEN BEFORE.

June 20, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING OUT ROCK DUSTER, GOT FINGER CUT ON AUGER.

March 25, 1995 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

REMOVING SCRAPPER FROM BELT HEAD, WHILE REMOVING SCRAPPER FROM #3 BELT HEAD, SCRAPER FELL & HIT HAND.

February 14, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

THE ROOF OF THIS MINE HAS A HISTORY OF LOOSE DDRAW ROCK. VISUAL INSPECTION WAS DONE BEFORE BOLTING THE AREA BEGAN, BUT THE ROOF WAS NOT TESTED BY SOUNDING. A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE WHILE VICTIM WAS DRILLING A BOLT HOLE. THE ROCK STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE FACE AND BODY, CUTTING HIS FACE AND LEG.

February 3, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PINNING TOP HAD PIN LAYING ON BOTTOM LAID RT LEG ON PIN PLATE & CUT LEG

January 12, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING TOP ON 002 SECTION, LEFT CROSS CUT OFF #1 ENTRY, EE'S GLOVE GOT CAUGHT ON ROOF BOLT, TWISTING GLOVE OFF HAND AND INJURING TWO FINGERS.

August 27, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 15, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING 2ND BOLT IN1ST ROW DRAW ROCK FELL OFF RIB & HIT EE IN LOWER LEFT BACK

July 12, 1994 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP ON OFFSIDE OF FLETCHER DOUBLEHEAD BOLTER, HE RAISED AND TURNED QUICKLY, HITTING HIS FORHEAD ON THE BOLTER CANOPY PROTECTING HIM.

March 2, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HAD A ROOF FALL IN THE MAIN RETURN AT SPAD T499, FELL 4 INCH USING 4 FT BOLT CONV FELL 30X20FT IN AN INTERSECTION DIDNOT AFFECT VENT WAS APPROX. 1700 OFF THE SECTION.

March 2, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HAD A ROOF FALL IN THE MAIN INTAKE AT SPAD U145 AND U146 ONE BRK INBY FELL APPROX. 150 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE ABOUT 4 FT HIGH WAS USING 36INCH CONV BOLTS APPROX. WAS MINED ABOUT 12-1-93. DID NOT AFFECT VENT WAS APPROX. 2400 OFF THE 002 SECTION.

November 8, 1993 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING TOP RIB ROLLED IN #4 ENTRY WHILE INSTALLING 1ST BOLT IN 2ND ROW & STRUCK EMPLOYEES BACK.

October 29, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STAND UP FROM KNEELING POSITION, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL ON LEFT KNEE.

February 3, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED EE WAS REMOVING A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE NO. 4 BELTLINE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

September 24, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING #7 ENTRY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON SHOULDER.

August 28, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS SITTING IN DECK UNDER CANOPY, LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK LOWER PART OF LEG.

May 11, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRE DIN THE #$ ENTRY EXTENDING THROUGH THE CROSSCUT TO #5 ENTRY MEASURING APPROX 50'LX20'FX60'H. DUE TO ASEPARTION OF THE ROOF STRATE ABOVE LENGTH OF ROOF BOLTS USED 48' RESIN.

August 24, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by powered moving object

OPER DROVE MACHINE WENT AROUND TO TACK UP LOOSE CURTAIN MACHINE MOVED INJ STRUCK ON LEG BY MACHINE

March 28, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED NO.4 ENTRY DUE TO LAMINATED SLATE ROOF SEPARATING AND FALLING ABOVE ROOF SUPPORTS,MEASURING 20'W X 20'L X 6'HIGH.

February 28, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY AT SPAD NO. G-310 APPROXIMATELY 5000 FT OUTBY 001 SECTION DUE TO FAULTY LAMINATED STRATA IN AREA NEAR PREVIOUS ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 20 FT. L X 20 FT. W X 4 FT. H. AREA PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED BY 48 IN. RESIN BOLTS.

January 3, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FAULT AREA IN MINE WHERE ROOF PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED.A CONTINUATION OF FALL IN #5 ENTRY AT SURVEY STA G-315 DUE TO SOFT AND BROKEN STRATA MEASURING 20'W X 20'L X 6'THICK.

December 22, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING UP ON LOADING MACHINE PANEL COVER WITH SCREWDRIVER WHEN SCREWDRIVER BROKE AND PIECE OF IT EMBEDDED IN HIS UPPER LIP.

December 20, 1989 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN NO 6 HEADIN G CROSSCUT LEFT WHEN DRILL STEEL BENT STRIKING HIMON LEFT LOWER ARM RESULTING IN FRACTURE.

December 10, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ADVERSE ROOF STRATA IN AREA,ROOF FALL OCCURRED MEASURING 6'L X 18'W X 4-8'HIGH IN NO6 ENTRY AT SURVEY STA H-349 EXTENDING INBY.AREA IS 1380'OUTBY FACE.AREA DEVELOPED 8-10-89 SUPPORTED BY 36" C ONV.BOLTS & CRIBS.

December 7, 1989 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

SHOT FIRE SHOOTING SHOT, PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON RIGHT HAND AND SHOOTING BATTERY.

November 8, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ON ROOF BOLTER & INJURED BACK

September 27, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WEAK LAMINATED STRATA SEPERATED & COLLAPSED IN #8 ENTRY APROXIMATELY 500' OUTBY WORKING SECTION MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 350' LX 20' W X 6-7' H.

September 27, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WEAK LAMINATED ROOF STRATA SEPARATED ABOVE THE ROOF BOLTS COLLAPSED MEASURING APPROX. 30 FT L X 30 FT W X 6-8 FT L. AND APPROX. 900 FEET OUTBY WORKING SECTION IN NO.6 ENTRY.

September 24, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WEAK LAMINATED ROOF STRATA SEPARATED ABOVE THE ROOF BOLTS & COLLAPSED MEASURING APPROX 420FTLX20FTWX6-8FL IN THE NO 1 ENTRY & APPROX 850FT OUTBY WORKING SECTION

June 23, 1989 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS UNLOADING SUPPLIES AT END OF TRACK IN #6 ENTRY AND INJURED MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS ON L HAND

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