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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112230048 · 08/10/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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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 #8 entry. 2 breaks Inby spad #6414,1700' from active sect. Roof fall did not affect ventilation, passage of persons was affected. Area was developed 6/2011 and roof support consisted of 5' Torque Tension roof bolts Fall Measured 20'LX20'WX6'High. fall will not be rehabilitated. Federal and State Agency's were notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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