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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220012320072 · 08/15/2001 · 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 (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST INTAKE ESCAPEWAY AT THE #92 XCUT. THE FALL WAS FOUND BY THE MINE EXAMINER DURING HIS EXAMINATION. THEFALL AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' CONVENTIONAL TYPE ROOF BOLTS ORIGINALLY. THE FALL OCCURRED DUE TO THE STRAT BROKE BEWLOW THE POINT OF ANCHOR CAUSING THE ROOF BOLTS TO GIVE WAY. THE FALL MEASURED 3' X 18' X 21'. THE AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP & R

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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