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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220062540010 · 08/30/2006 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608218

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 70' long 18' wide 6' thick was found in the return air course 11,000' from the active section. The area developed March 97 with 4' resin roof bolts. Laminated coal/rock streaks above the anchorage zone caused the fall. It did not impede travel, disrupt ventilation, and no injuries occurred. Entrances to the fall was barricaded and resupported with jacks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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