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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120130002 · 01/09/2012 · 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
4609293

Narrative

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the 1st panel in the #7 entry at spad 1686 in the return air course. Fall is approx. 5,700' from nearest active section. Fall will not be rehab. Passage of person and ventilation was not affected. Fall meas. 160'X20'X4' area was initially supported with 5' torque tension roof bolts. Federal and State agencies were notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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