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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220131750051 · 06/21/2013 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

An unplanned fall of the mine roof occurred on the 7 Right section of 1 North Mains at 5 block, crosscut 1-2. The fall measured approximately 50' in length by 16' wide and was in excess of 6' in height (above the anchorage of the installed roof bolts). Ventilation was not impaired and the escapeways remained open.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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