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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100540016 · 02/15/2010 · 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
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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)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

An unintentional roof fall occurred at station 23+80 entry #3 on the 4C intake and return. The roof fall took out a stopping that separated the intake and return. The stoppings were rebuilt and the primary escapeway was redirected. The fall measured 100 feet x 19 feet x 8-10 feet high. The area had been bolted with 4 and 6 foot roofbolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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