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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220002640045 · 09/14/2000 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

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

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE NO.1 LW""F"" PANEL HEADGATE ENTRY DURING RETREAT MINING OFF THE WEST MAINS. THE ROCKFALL WAS 33'LX15'HX21'W AT IT'S LARGEST POINTS. THE ROCKFALL STARTED AT THE TIPS OF THE SHIELDS & EXTENDED OUTBY FOR A DISTANCE OF 33' TO THE BACK OF THE LONGWALL CRUSHER. THE ENTRY WAS TWIN SEAM DEVELOPED & THE PRIMARY BOLTINGSYSTEM WAS 5/8 X4' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS. NO PERSON

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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