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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220011340022 · 05/08/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company

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)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 6TH MAIN EAST POWER ENTRY DUE TO THE WEAKENED STRATA BELOW THE POINT OF ANCHOR. THE AREA WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPORTED WITH 5' CONVENTIONAL TYPE ROOF BOLT S. THE AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP AND RESUPPORTED. THE FALL AREA MEASURED 24.5' X 15' X 4'.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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