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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123400041 · 11/30/2012 · Brooks Run Mining 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
Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC
Mine
4609371

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 32'L X 18'W X 8' thick was discovered 500' outby the working section in the return near survey point 70273. The failure was due to laminated coal/rock streaks above the 6' torque tension supports. The fall affected ventilation. An MSHA control order was issued the roof was resupported and ventilation was re-established.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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