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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093000018 · 10/26/2009 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

An unintentional roof fall occurred at 49 crosscut on the 5A travelway station 26+60 entry #5. The fall did not affect ventilation or cause personal injury. The fall did affect the secondary escape route which will have to be re-routed. The fall measured 20 feet x 25 feet x 6 feet. and was in a 4-way intersection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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