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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120090023 · 01/07/2012 · 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

Roof falls were discovered in the 8 R panels SE Mains 10,000' from the working section. Failure occurred due to laminations above the anchorage zone of 5' torque tension roof bolts. The are was developed 3/11/11. ventilation and the transportation of miners' were not affected. No injuries occurred as a result of the fall. #8 Entry 20 Break 2 breaks outby 66423, 50'LX19'WX8'H.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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