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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
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

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
Machine
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