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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091480023 · 05/27/2009 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608885

Narrative

A fall measuring 25' long, 30' wide, and 8' high was discovered 3500' outby the working place during a routine exam. The fall was located in the return entry of the 001 section 25' left of spad 58814. Affected area was developed Dec 07 with 5' torque tension roof bolts as the primary roof support. Fall occurred due to laminated coal and rock above the anchorage zone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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