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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051040017 · 04/03/2005 · 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

An unintentional roof fall was discovered 5000' outby the working section in the intake entry inby spad 49941. The fall measured 20' long, 20' wide, 6' thick. The fall occurred due to laminated rock with coal above the 5' torque tension roof bolts. Ventilation and the passage of men was not affected. Fall access points were barricaded to prevent travel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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