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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220042400017 · 08/23/2004 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608852

Narrative

A roof fall was found in the No. 8 entry INTAKE, the fall measures 35' long, 18' wide, 6' thick. The fall occurred 2000' outby the 002 section and was due to laminated rock and coal streaks in the strata. The area was developed Mar 04 with 5' torque tension roof bolts. The fall did not impeade travel/ventilation and NO injuries occurred. The area was resupported and barricaded.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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