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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220092030003 · 07/19/2009 · AMFIRE 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
AMFIRE Mining Company LLC
Mine
3609127

Narrative

Unintentional roof fall occurred in 4-Right (001) Section while mine was idle. Fall found by pre-shift examiner at approximately 8:45 PM - called outside at 9:05 PM. Fall from x-cut R-2 entry to L-1 entry (175 feet x 19 feet x at least 8 feet in height). Area supported with 4-foot fully grouted bolts, except belt entry supported with 6-foot super-twist & T-5 Channel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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