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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112340033 · 08/06/2011 · 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
4609371

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 50' long, 18' wide and 10' thick occurred in the neutral entry 500' from the active section. The fall affected intake ventilation. The failure occurred due to coal/rock streaks above the permanent supports, 6 foot torque tension roof bolts. The fall was investigated by MSHA. No injuries occurred as a result of the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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