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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220022190007 · 08/05/2002 · 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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Operator

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

Narrative

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN OLD WORKS AREA IN RETURN ENTRY AT #21 BREAK. 1,860 FEET FROM ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL MEASURED 35'L X 20'W X 4 1/2' H. ALL ENTRANCES TO THE FALL HAVE BEEN B REAKERED OFF. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED. FALL WAS INVESTIGATED BY MSHA INSPECTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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