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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120790006 · 03/11/2012 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

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
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

An unplanned fall of the mine roof occurred on the 15 Left longwall tailgate. The fall measured approximately 4' high and was not above the anchorage zone of the installed roof support however it impeded the passage of personnel. Ventilation was not affected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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