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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220041060050 · 04/14/2004 · Turris 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
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON 4/13/04 IN A 4 WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY 2 X-CUT 161 MAIN SOUTH. THE FALL MEASURED 30'WIDE X 30'LONG X 15'HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN MINED 12/15/96 AND WAS SUPPORTED WITH 8'FULL RESIN BOLTS. NO INJURY OR PROPERTY LOSS RESULTED. NW CORNER OF INTERSECTION HAD LARGE CLAY DYKE CUTTING ACROSS WHICH MAY HAVE WEAKENED THE ROOF. NO PLANS TO CLEAN UP FALL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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