# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `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:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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