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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220140440018 · 02/03/2014 · Bledsoe 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
Bledsoe Coal Corporation
Mine
1519132

Narrative

While doing weekly examination a rock fall was found on 4 main Break 17 in the #4 entry. The size of the fall was 8' thick 18' wide and 30-35' long. The ventilation is not affected. Fall occurred due to a transition zone in the top. An action plan has been submitted and is still pending.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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