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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220043450030 · 12/06/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608492

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the #2 section #4 entry, 1 break outby spad #5009. The fall fell 2,900 ft. from the active face. The fall measured 80' x 20' x 8'. Six foot torque tension roof support was being used.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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