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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091340017 · 05/12/2009 · Highland Mining 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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

A roof fall occurred in the belt entry of the 5th Panel North. The fall covered the 2A belt tail piece. No injuries or disruptions to ventilation. The fall was approx. 50' long by 6' high by 19.5' wide. The fall was discovered by a repairman at about 5:30PM. Fall was a Spad 5+04 (XC 12) in No. 6 entry of 5th panel north off 1st main east.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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