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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220191220019 · 04/28/2019 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

A roof fall occurred on the #1 Northwest Main Track at the 44xc in the #2 and 2 to 1 x-cut. The fall was approx. 28' in length, 20' in width and 8' in height. Area was bolted using 8' point anchor resin assisted bolts and 12' CC cable bolts. Area also utilized wire mesh and bacon straps. Cause of this fall was deterioration of roof due to weathering.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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