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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091210026 · 04/29/2009 · 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
4608402

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred on 60-2 transfer belt, between 2&3 crosscut at spad 0270. The fall measured 8'X16'X30' on converyor belt and total fall was 60'X20'X4'. This area was developed in June 1997 and supported with 42"" resin bolts. A fall occured previously in the area in Aug 2005. Ventilation was not interrupted and passage was not hindered. Will be rehabilitated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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