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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093350049 · 11/30/2009 · 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
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #1 entry at spad #4264. This fall is approx 1200' from active section in the return airway. Area was developed 8/15/09. Roof fall did not affect ventilation and/or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehabilitated. Size of fall 20'w X 100'l X 6' thick. State and Federal agencies notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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