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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123000005 · 10/19/2012 · 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
4609163

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred on #3 section panel 800' from the face @ spad #8136. Area was originally mine in Sept 2012 and was supported with 8' cable bolts and 5' tourque tensions. Fall measured 20'L x 18'W x 10'Thick. No injuries or equipment involved. Did not affect passage of persons or ventilation. State and Federal agencies notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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