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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220032200016 · 08/04/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
Mine
4604955

Narrative

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND BY THE FIRE BOSS DURING HIS WEEKLY EXAM OF THE SOUTH WEST MAINS RETURN. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 22 FEET LONG BY 22 FEET WIDE BY 42 INCHES HIGH. THE AREA OF THE FALL WA S BOLTED WITH 42 INCH RESIN GROUTED BOLTS. THE #1 ENTRY IS STILL OPEN IN THIS AREA. VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE MINE IS IN A NON-PRODUCING STATUS AT THIS TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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