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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120730005 · 02/24/2012 · Mammoth Coal Co

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
Mammoth Coal Co
Mine
4609148

Narrative

Unplanned roof fall occurred on #17 conveyor belt line at #47 crosscut and adjacent neutral entry. Fall in belt entry approx. 100' X 20' wide X 6-8' high. In neutral airway was approx. 400' X 20' X 6-8' high. No injuries or entrapment or equipment involved. No ventilation involved. Escape way and travel way were blocked.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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