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1983–2026
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October 19, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL
Har-Mat Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MINER CABLE BLEW UP IN #5 ENTRY SMOKE CAME ACROSS SECTION AND THE TWO PINNER OPERTORS WERE TRAPPED IN SMOKE

October 19, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper ELECTRICAL
Har-Mat Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MINER CABLE BLEW UP IN #5 ENTRY SMOKE CAME ACROSS SECTION AND THE TWO PINNER OPERATORS WERE TRAPPED IN SMOKE

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