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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123490023 · 12/05/2012 · Energy West Mining Company

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
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

A roof fall occurred just off the tailgate of the 25th West longwall face. The fall was approx. 2.5 feet thick, from 5 feet to 20 feet wide for a distance of approx. 60 feet. The fall blocked access off the tailgate entry. This fall was found at the start of the weekly examination at approx. 12:35 a.m.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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