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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120090023 · 01/07/2012 · 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

Roof falls were discovered in the 8 R panels SE Mains 10,000' from the working section. Failure occurred due to laminations above the anchorage zone of 5' torque tension roof bolts. The are was developed 3/11/11. ventilation and the transportation of miners' were not affected. No injuries occurred as a result of the fall. #8 Entry 20 Break 2 breaks outby 66423, 50'LX19'WX8'H.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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