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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220083400001 · 11/28/2008 · Big Ridge 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)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

An unintentional roof fall occurred at 63 crosscut on the 4C intake escapeway at station 3+50 entry #8. The fall did not affect ventilation or cause personal injury. The fall did fall in the primary escapeway but their was 2 entries and the escapeway was rerouted to the other entry. The fall measured 25 feet x 20 feet x 6 foot high and had been bolted with 4 foot roof bolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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