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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112420001 · 08/16/2011 · 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 22' wide, 18' high, 8' thick fell in the belt entry 1000' outby the working section and outby spad 67301. The area was developed 06/12/11 with 6' torque tension bolts as the primary support. The fall occurred due to laminated rock and coal above the 6' primary supports. No injuries resulted from the fall, belt haulage was affected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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