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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123400041 · 11/30/2012 · 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
4609371

Narrative

A roof fall measuring 32'L X 18'W X 8' thick was discovered 500' outby the working section in the return near survey point 70273. The failure was due to laminated coal/rock streaks above the 6' torque tension supports. The fall affected ventilation. An MSHA control order was issued the roof was resupported and ventilation was re-established.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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