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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220022270009 · 08/04/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

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)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

WHILE CONDUCTING A PRESHIFT EXAMINATION, A MINE EXAMINER OBSERVED A ROOF FALL SC-19, TG-101. THE FALL WAS IN THE NUMBER 2 ENTRY. THE FALL IS APPROX. 25' W X 25' L X 10' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 8' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS ON 5' CENTERS. THE BOLTS HAD BEEN SUPPLEMENTED WITH WELDED WIRE MESH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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