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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220072140021 · 07/22/2007 · West Virginia Mine Power, Inc

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)
John B Preece
Operator
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
Mine
4609154

Narrative

A roof fall was observed approximately 17 X outby the working section in #6 entry at survey station 434. The fall measured approximately 35 feet long, 20 feet wide and approximately 1 foot to 5 feet high. Four foot fully grouted bolts were used in the area. Additional supports (cribs & timber) were being set in the entries to the left prior to the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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