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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220121150006 · 04/19/2012 · North Fork Coal Corporation

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
North Fork Coal Corporation
Mine
1518340

Narrative

An unintentional roof fall occurred on 001 section during pillaring operations. The fall was approx. 8' H. X 20' W. X 25' L. It was approx. 10' inby survey spad #6317 in the #6 entry. It fell between 2 Fletcher M.R.S. trapping the 2 M.R.S.'s MSHA hot line was notified. All EQ. in the affected area was moved to a different location. No injuries were reported. All EQ. recovered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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