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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220111250023 · 05/03/2011 · 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 was found during a weekly exam in the 1st Left panel off south east mains 3200' outby the 001 section. The fall measured 420' wide, 19' wide, and 8' thick. The fall occurred above 6' torque tension roof bolts due to coal and shale laminations. The area was developed 10/31/09. No injuries occurred. Ventilation, passage of men, and use of equipment was not impeded.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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