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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220173000018 · 10/19/2017 · The Ohio County Coal 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
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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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Ohio County Coal Company
Mine
4601436

Narrative

On 10-19-17 a roof fall occurred above the anchorage point inby the tailpiece on the 4WLW at survey station 100+95 in the belt entry. The fall occurred due to deterioration of the immediate mine roof possibly due to a streambed. Additional roof support will be installed to prevent recurrence. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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