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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220122080009 · 07/20/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining 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)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

A roof fall was discovered in the East Mains, Entry 5, at crosscut 53. The area had previously been supported with a set of steel arches installed in an overcast area as a King and Queen style set. The roof fell in above these arches and blocked the roadway.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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