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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220172340025 · 08/18/2017 · 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 Holdings, Inc
Operator
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Mine
4606263

Narrative

A roof fall was discovered near spad 600 and measured 35' in length 18.5' in width and approximately 7' in height. The fall was between #5 and 6 entry and did not fall into the adjacent intersection. No ventilation controls or escapeways were affected. No employees or equipment were involved. The area has been timbered off and all approaches flagged.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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