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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220161680003 · 06/14/2016 · 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

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on the No. 1 Old North panel in No. 4 entry at spad location 1164 to 1172. This fall is approximately 60 feet long and 7 feet in height and 18 feet in width. 6 foot torque tension bolts were used when this area of the mine was developed in September 2010. No employees were injured or equipment was involved. This fall does not effect ventilation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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