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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220040920044 · 03/26/2004 · 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
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the unit 3 working section due to the strata broke at and below the anchor point. An investigation will be made in all adjoining areas for adverse conditions. The fall occurred at the 4615 foot mark of the #2 entry. The area was originally supported with 5 and 6 foot conventional type roof bolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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