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

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