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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120090022 · 01/03/2012 · Brooks Run Mining 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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608885

Narrative

A roof fall 7'L x 19'W x 8'H was discovered outby spad 66570 #4 entry crosswise to the #6 entry. The fall was caused by failure above the anchorage zone of the 5' torque tension roof bolts. The area was developed 4/6/2011 and was 10,000 feet from the face area. Ventilation and the transportation of miners' were not affected. No injuries occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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