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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220153500016 · 12/15/2015 · Brooks Run South Mining, 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
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Mine
4606263

Narrative

Roof fall was discovered in the inactive working of the old 3 main panel at spad location 1934 extending over toward 1940 between No. 1 and 2 entry. Fall was approximately 40' in length, 20' in width and 6' 1/2 in height. Area was developed 11/15/2011. Cribs set and timbers. Area dangered off. Ventilation controls were not affected. No injuries, no equipment involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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