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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080650027 · 03/01/2008 · Bell County Coal Corporation

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)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
1518939

Narrative

The #1 MRS was 150 inby spad #635 when it became disabled and would not tram. After attempting to correct the problem the roof conditions deteriorated and fell in on the MRS. The fall area was approximately 20'x20'x 10 feet thick. No persons were affected by the fall. MSHA was contacted and monitored the recovery process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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