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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120090022 · 01/03/2012 · 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
4608885

Narrative

A roof fall 7'L x 19'W x 8'H was discovered outby spad 66570 #4 entry crosswise to the #6 entry. The fall was caused by failure above the anchorage zone of the 5' torque tension roof bolts. The area was developed 4/6/2011 and was 10,000 feet from the face area. Ventilation and the transportation of miners' were not affected. No injuries occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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