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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123490023 · 12/05/2012 · Energy West Mining Company

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)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

A roof fall occurred just off the tailgate of the 25th West longwall face. The fall was approx. 2.5 feet thick, from 5 feet to 20 feet wide for a distance of approx. 60 feet. The fall blocked access off the tailgate entry. This fall was found at the start of the weekly examination at approx. 12:35 a.m.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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