# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011410148` · 05/16/2001 · Independence Coal Company Incorporated
## 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:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Incorporated
- **Mine:** [4608513](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608513)
## Narrative

A UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #1 SIDE OF BUFFALO CREEK MINE IN THE #3 ENTRY AT SPAD 1683. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES AND NO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED. SIZE OF FALL MEASURED 80' X 18' X 6 1/2'. ALL ENTRANCES TO FALL HAVE BEEN BREAKERED OFF.

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