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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220161610002 · 05/25/2016 · Alex Energy Inc

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
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

On May 25th, 2016 mobile roof supports were entrapped by the mine roof in the gob area. The operator was unable to retrieve the Mobile Roof Supports. Steps to Prevent Recurrence of Accident: Retreat mining on the section was abandoned & the cause of the Incident is being evaluated. Before retreat mining resumes the Roof Control Plan will be revised to address Incident Causes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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