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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220030860015 · 03/24/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company

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)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE UNIT 3WORKING SECTION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT INROOM 1 AT THE +165 FT MARK. THE AREA HAD A SLIP PRESENT & THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED BY 5 & 6 FT CONVENTIONAL TYPE ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP & ALL APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF & DANGER SIGNS POSTED. THE FALL MEASURED 5' HIGH, 16' WIDE & 20' LONG

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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