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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220172400007 · 08/22/2017 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Unplanned fall discovered reportable at 11:50 am on 8/22/17 located in the first intersection outby the back up ventilation control for the #4 seal of the 3 North Bleeders Seal Set. The fall was approximately 7' high, 8' wide and 15' long. Area developed in 1965. Fall occurred due to gradual roof deterioration to the point of failure just above the 5' anchorage zone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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