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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100190070 · 01/13/2010 · 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
4609163

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 entry on the #1 section @ Shonk Round Bottom. The fall occurred in the #5 entry spad #3989-4002. Fall measured 20' long x 17-18' wide x 4-8' thick. Area was previously supported by 5' Torque tension bolts with 8' cable bolts in intersections. This fall occurred 500' from the active 001-002 section. Area was originally developed 12/23/2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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