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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093430022 · 12/07/2009 · North Fork Coal Corporation

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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
North Fork Coal Corporation
Mine
1518732

Narrative

On 003 section, a roof fall occurred in the #3 entry - pillar section. All wings on block were mined, ready for butt-cuts. When MRS's were lowered, fall occurred on top and in front of MRS's. Fall approx 35' x 18' W x 8-10' H. Trapped both MRS's. No injuries. Fall reported to MSHA with ""J"" order issued. Modified to ""K"" order at 23:45 hours. Fall was between spad 2503 & spad 2509.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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