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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220092030003 · 07/19/2009 · AMFIRE Mining Company LLC

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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
AMFIRE Mining Company LLC
Mine
3609127

Narrative

Unintentional roof fall occurred in 4-Right (001) Section while mine was idle. Fall found by pre-shift examiner at approximately 8:45 PM - called outside at 9:05 PM. Fall from x-cut R-2 entry to L-1 entry (175 feet x 19 feet x at least 8 feet in height). Area supported with 4-foot fully grouted bolts, except belt entry supported with 6-foot super-twist & T-5 Channel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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