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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220061520053 · 05/14/2006 · Bridger Coal Company

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)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

A roof fall occurred in the 1st Right return in #1 entry just outby #15 crosscut. It was discovered around 2:00 pm on Sunday May 14, 2006. Exact time of fall is unknown. Mr. Art Gore, MSHA inspector, was notified at approx. 2:15 pm. The roof fall measured approx 14' wide, 35' long & approx 8' to 10' high. 1st Right was evacuated & a plan developed to clean & bolt the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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