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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220031880025 · 07/03/2003 · 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 (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE 1ST SOUTH TRAVELWAY OFF THE 2ND MAIN EAST TRAVELWAY ATTHE #75 CROSSCUT. THE FALL OCCURED DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ROOF STRATA BROKE LOOSE BELOW THE ANCHOR POINT. AN INVESTIGATION OF ALL ADJOINING AREAS WILL BE MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHECKING FOR ADVERSE ROOF CONDITIONS. THE FALL AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP & AREA SUPPORTED. THE FALL MEASURED

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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