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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220110280020 · 01/26/2011 · Martin County Coal

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
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
Martin County Coal
Mine
1519193

Narrative

At approximately 12:30 am several large pieces of the high wall dislodged due to the recent freezing and thawing. The rock struck the top of the belt entry canopy,crushing it and damaging the belt structure under it. A plan to remove the damaged canopy and belt structure was put in place and approved by MSHA and the OMSL. There were no injuries in conjunction with this incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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