# INUNDATION
> MSHA accident `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:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [1202316](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*