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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220103400025 · 11/24/2010 · Northern Star (Pogo) 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)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Ground fall occured approx. 50 feet back from face. it failed above long support in between a few smooth walls and the paste fill. The ground fall was approx. 25 feet long. Tapering upwards to about 15 feet high and about 20 feet wide. Est. approx 150 to 200 tons. Did not impede ventilation or escapeways.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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