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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220101950024 · 07/13/2010 · 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
4608384

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occured in the #2 entry one break outby spad #1377. Fall occured 700 feet outby the working face. No persons or equipment involved. The fall measured 20' x 20' & a height of 7-8 feet. There is a rider seam 4' above the seam which measures 8-10"" thick. Area was supported with 6' torque tension bolts. Area will be rehabilitated. Agencies were notified by phone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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