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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120310003 · 01/24/2012 · North Fork Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
North Fork Coal Corporation
Mine
1518732

Narrative

On Tuesday 1/24/12, a roof fall occurred on the 003 pillar section. The fall occurred in the #4 entry while cutting the last run from the left pillar block. The fall caught the head of the miner. A call was made to MSHA and also reported to the 800 number. MSHA inspector came to the mine and was present when the miner was pulled out. No injuries occurred during this incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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