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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050730002 · 03/05/2005 · 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 60' long, 16' wide, 7' thick was found in the intake at spad 48243; 5850' outby the 002 section. The fall occurred due to coal and rock seams above the 5' torque tension roof bolts. Ventilation and the passage of men was not affected and no injuries occurred due to the fall. The perimeter will be resupported and barricaded to prevent travel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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