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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220060470061 · 02/11/2006 · Solid Energy Mining Company

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
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Solid Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507475

Narrative

Supply cars were being let down the slope. One came uncoupled allowing it to runaway down the slope striking a support beam which allowed the roof to fall in and take the belt line out of service. Area will be re-supported and cleaned. MSHA and the OMSL have investigated this incident. The fall is app 40' in length x 16' wide x 7' high.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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