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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220063280030 · 11/13/2006 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining 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
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

During an onshift examination, the section foreman discovered an intersection with deteriorating roof conditions. The intersection was dangered off and the condition reported. While the intersection was dangered off, and before any additional support could be delivered to the area, the roof fell in.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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