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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080870012 · 03/24/2008 · 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
4608885

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 50' length, 20' wide, and 6' thick was discovered in the return entry 1500' outby the working face. The area was initially developed Nov 07 with 5' torque tension roof bolts used. The fall occurred due to shale mixed with coal streaks above the anchorage zone. Fall location was #6 entry 1st left panel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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