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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220092740049 · 09/28/2009 · Elk Run Coal 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)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608402

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occured in the #6 entry of the 001-0 section. This fall occurred at spad #4154, 3045 feet from the active face. Roof fall was in the intake. Ventilation and passage was obstructed. Fall measures 20 feet long x 30 feet wide x 8 feet high. Area was developed 5/2009. Roof support consisted of 48"" resin roof bolts. State & Federal agencies notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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