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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220042780022 · 10/01/2004 · 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 measuring 50' long, 18' wide, 6'-7' high was found in the return entry outby EP 6 spad 48509. 6' torque tension bolts were used in the area and the fall occurred due to laminated rock and coal streaks in the roof. The fall did not impeade travel or ventilation, no personal injuries occurred from the fall. The fall was timbered and barricaded.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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