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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050120007 · 01/07/2005 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining 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)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

A tailgate blockage occurred as the face reached survey station 2507. The fall was approx. 10 ft high, 20 ft wide and 25 ft long. Initial support included 7 ft torque tension bolts, welded wire mesh supplemented by cable trusses and roc props.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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