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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220062330007 · 08/15/2006 · 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
4608875

Narrative

A roof fall was discovered on the #4 entry (track) on the North Mains. The fall measured 40' long, 19' wide, and 4.5' thick and occurred due to laminated coal and shale streaks above the 48"" full grouted roof bolts. Ventilation and the travel of men were not affected, no injuries or equipment damage occurred as a result of the fall. Fall was 3500' from the working section.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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