# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609371](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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