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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220082460031 · 08/23/2008 · 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
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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 inspection of the tailgate area the examiner observed deteriorating roof conditions. The area was dangered off and work to install additional support began outby. A short time later the roof fell. The location was XC33, between entry 1 and 2. No injuries or property damage occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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