# IMPOUNDMENT
> MSHA accident `220031770030` · 06/17/2003 · Knott County Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IMPOUNDMENT
- **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:** Knott County Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1518393](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518393)
## Narrative

DURING A HEAVY RAIN A MUD SLIDE CAME DOWN OVER THE FAN AND BELT PORTALS. THIS BLOCKED THE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY AND ALL EMPLOYEE'S WERE REMOVED FROM THE MINE.

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