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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091810020 · 06/23/2009 · Big Ridge 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
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

An unintentional roof fall occured in the 2C intake in entry #2 at station 6+75. The primary escapeway re-routed around the fall area. The fall did not affect ventilation or cause personal injury. The fall measured 40 foot x 19 foot x 8 foot. The area had been supported with 6 foot roof bolts prior to the roof fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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