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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052290053 · 08/09/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc

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)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608492

Narrative

Fell 2000' from face 2 brks in by spad #5528. Ventilation or passage of miners was not affected. The fall measured 20' in length, 20' in width and 8-12' in length. 6 cribs were installed prior to fall. Bolted with 6' torque tension bolts. All approaches have been dangered off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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