# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220010430072` · 02/03/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## 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:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN THE #38 AND #39 XCUTS OF THE 2ND MAIN EAST TRAVELWAY. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' AND 5' CONVENTIONAL TYPE ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL OCCURRED DUE TO F AILURE IN THE STRATA BELOW THE POINT OF ANCHOR. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG X 16' WIDE X 2' THICK. AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*