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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220001260019 · 04/27/2000 · Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.
Mine
1517541

Narrative

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 003-0 SECTION IN THE #3 ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED 19' WIDE X 40' LONG X 7' THICK. VENTILATION NOR PASSAGE OF PERSONS WAS AFFECTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE AREA WAS CLEANED UP AND ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT WAS INSTALLED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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