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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220092740049 · 09/28/2009 · Elk Run Coal 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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608402

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occured in the #6 entry of the 001-0 section. This fall occurred at spad #4154, 3045 feet from the active face. Roof fall was in the intake. Ventilation and passage was obstructed. Fall measures 20 feet long x 30 feet wide x 8 feet high. Area was developed 5/2009. Roof support consisted of 48"" resin roof bolts. State & Federal agencies notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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