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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220121180028 · 04/21/2012 · Alex Energy 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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 140' long, 19' wide, and 8' high was discovered in old works # 1 entry inby survey station 3265, 9 right off 8 Mains. The fall occurred due to laminated rock and coal above the 4' resin roof bolts. Ventilation, the passage of men, and machinery movement was not affected. No injuries occurred as a result of the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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