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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091050037 · 04/06/2009 · Elk Run Coal Company, 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
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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)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

At approximately 2:15 pm a roof fall was discovered in track entry of slope, 11,000' from section, measuring 60' long, 22' wide and 8' thick. Ventilation was not affected, but passage of men had to re rerouted. Area originally mined in 2001. Fall cleanup plan posted using 12/12 miner, supervision with certified personel, no apprentice miners.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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