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INUNDATION

220091350003 · 05/14/2009 · Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
INUNDATION
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)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.
Mine
1202316

Narrative

Lost power @ 3:18 a.m. and fan. All employees were evacuated out of mine. Ventilation was restored @ 4:00 a.m. Employees did not go back in the mine due to rising water in the pit. At 5:08 a.m. the water breached the return portal and went to xc-7 MW return and over to xc-6 MW travelway. Reported at 5:19 a.m. There was no k order issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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