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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052290053 · 08/09/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608492

Narrative

Fell 2000' from face 2 brks in by spad #5528. Ventilation or passage of miners was not affected. The fall measured 20' in length, 20' in width and 8-12' in length. 6 cribs were installed prior to fall. Bolted with 6' torque tension bolts. All approaches have been dangered off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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