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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220122680024 · 09/18/2012 · 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

An unplanned roof fall occurred at spad #936, in #3 entry up in the old works. Ventilation and passage of persons were not affected. Area was initially developed in 2010 and was supported by 6 foot torque tensions. The length of the fall was 20ft x 20ft x 8ft high. Area will not be rehabilitated and all intersections have been timbered off. Federal and State agencies were notified.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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