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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220101950024 · 07/13/2010 · 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
4608384

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occured in the #2 entry one break outby spad #1377. Fall occured 700 feet outby the working face. No persons or equipment involved. The fall measured 20' x 20' & a height of 7-8 feet. There is a rider seam 4' above the seam which measures 8-10"" thick. Area was supported with 6' torque tension bolts. Area will be rehabilitated. Agencies were notified by phone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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