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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220110800004 · 03/08/2011 · Brooks Run Mining 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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608885

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 70' Long, 18' wide, and 9' thick was discovered in the #2 entry 7 right off SE Mains at spad 66193. The fall was 500' from the working face, ventilation or the passage of men was not affected. The fall occurred due to laminated rock above the 60"" torque tension roof bolts. The area was developed Feb 2011 no injuries resulted from the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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