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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220113110053 · 11/03/2011 · 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
4609163

Narrative

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 Entry at spad # 2322. Fall is 7,200' from active 001-0/002-0 section. Area was initially supported with 5' torque tension bolts. Fall meas. 20' L. X 20' W. X 6' H. Ventilation and passage of persons were not affected. Fall will not be rehabilitated. State and Federal agencies were notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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