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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123000005 · 10/19/2012 · 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 on #3 section panel 800' from the face @ spad #8136. Area was originally mine in Sept 2012 and was supported with 8' cable bolts and 5' tourque tensions. Fall measured 20'L x 18'W x 10'Thick. No injuries or equipment involved. Did not affect passage of persons or ventilation. State and Federal agencies notified immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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