# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*