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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112220044 · 08/09/2011 · 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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 entry 100' inby spad #998. This fall is 6500 feet from active face. Fall measured 20' long x 20' wide x 5' thick. No equipment or injuries. Roof fall did not affect ventilation, passage of persons was affected. The fall will be rehabilitated. Area was initially supported with 48"" resin bolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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