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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220000980018 · 03/20/2000 · Clinchfield Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
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Nature of injury
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Pittston Company
Operator
Clinchfield Coal Company
Mine
4406444

Narrative

SIZE 35'L X 20'W X 6'. LOCATION: 120' INBY 22.536. AT APPROX 2:30 AM SECTION FOREMAN HEARD A ROOF PLATE PING WHILE HE WAS IN 4RT XCUT. HE WENT OVER TO #5 HEADING AND TOLD OPER TO SHUT DOWN THE CONTINUOUS MINER. HE TOLD OPER TO LOAD ONE CAR TO SEE IF ROOF WAS WORKING. THE TOP STARTED DRIBBLING AND THE PULLED MINER OUTBY 120'. HE SENT FOR ROOF BOLTER AND LONGER BOLTS. INTERSECTION FE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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