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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220202580004 · 09/04/2020 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

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)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Monongalia County Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 5 West 1 Belt entry at 11 block. The fall is approximately 30'L x 14'W x 8'H. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues. This fall also did not disturb any ventilation or escapeways.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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