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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100190070 · 01/13/2010 · 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 #5 entry on the #1 section @ Shonk Round Bottom. The fall occurred in the #5 entry spad #3989-4002. Fall measured 20' long x 17-18' wide x 4-8' thick. Area was previously supported by 5' Torque tension bolts with 8' cable bolts in intersections. This fall occurred 500' from the active 001-002 section. Area was originally developed 12/23/2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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