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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220152520003 · 09/02/2015 · Mammoth Coal Co.

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
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Mammoth Coal Co.
Mine
4609221

Narrative

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 and #7 (intake) entry along the Northwest Mains (4 belt) at break #12, one break inby SS #9042. This fall was 6000 feet from active workings. The fall measured 20 feet L x 140 feet W x 8 to 10 feet tall. Ventilation was not affected, passage of persons was affected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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