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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050940025 · 03/25/2005 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608852

Narrative

A roof fall was discovered on the intake entry 5,200' outby the active section near spad 49694. The fall measured 40' long, 20' wide, and 5' thick. The fall occurred due to subnormal conditions above the 5' torque tension roof bolts. Ventilation and the passage of men was not affected, the fall entrances were resupported and barricaded to prevent travel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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