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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
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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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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