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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093130044 · 11/03/2009 · 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
4609163

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 entry @spad #3569, approx.4,000'from active face.Roof fall measured 80' long X 20' wide X 7' thick. Fall occurred in the return airway. Airway was not affected and will not be rehabilitated. State and Federal agencies notified immediately. This area was developed 9/15/09, area had been supported by 60"" Torque Tension bolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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