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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220011020043 · 04/09/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

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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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608457

Narrative

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON 4-9-01 IN THE #9 RETURN ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 40 FT LENGTH 20 FT WIDE, 4 1/2 FT HIGH. THE AREA AROUND THE FALL WAS BREAKERED OFF, VENTILA TION WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED. (5600 FT FROM THE WORKING FACE)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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