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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220122420019 · 08/22/2012 · 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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred at spad #3016, #5 entry on 8 Belt. Ventilation and passage of persons were not affected. Area was initially developed in 2008 and was supported by 5 foot torque tensions. The length of fall was 30ft x 18ft wide and 3ft high. Area will not be rehabilitated and all intersections have been timbered off. Federal and State agencies were notified.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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