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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220001430011 · 05/18/2000 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation

Details

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

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Mill Branch Coal Corporation
Mine
4406861

Narrative

THE CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE WAS MINING THE SECOND RIGHT SIDE LIFT OUT OF THE PILLAR FROM THE NO. 2 ENTRY (1 BRK. INBY SE 1991) ON THE 10 WEST 001-0 SECTION. AS THE LIFT HOLED THROUGH INTO TH E GOB, ROCK FELL ON THE RIPPER AND FOULED THE MINER. MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE WAS USED TO FREE THE EQUIPMENT. THERE WERE NOT INJURIES INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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