# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220160340001` · 01/27/2016 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

Roof fall was discovered in the return #8 entry 6 belt inby survey spad 5531. The fall measured 100'longx18'widex6'-9'high. The area had been supported with 5' fully grouted roof bolts. No injuries or damage to equipment occurred due to the fall. The passage of the weekly examiner was affected. Entrances to the fall was re-supported with timbers and the travelway was diverted.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*