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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123060009 · 10/22/2012 · Bell County 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)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
1519336

Narrative

A roof fall was discovered in the 5 entry 1 xcut inby spad 608. The fall is sitting on cribs and not broken up about 3'above the mine floor. The area is apx.40'Wx20'Lx7'H.The fall has no effect on miners, vent. or equipment. Supplemental roof support consisting of cribs and beams has been installed. An investigation is underway to determine if cleanup of the fall will be required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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