Rick Eckenrode Coal Augering, Inc. · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones
Preshift inspection revealed that a large quanity of rock had fallen from highwall into the auger pit. The fall occurred sometime during offshift hours between 3:30pm June 12 & 5:00am June 13, when no miners were present at the mine. Auger substained about 30% damage and water pump minor damage. A clear cause of the fall could not be determined.