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September 16, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

THE CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE OPERATOR WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DURING THE RETREAT MINING CYCLE. THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING A JOY MODEL 14-9 CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE BY REM OTE CONTROL WHEN THE FALL OCCURRED. THE CONTINUOS MINING MACHINE HELPER ALSO RECEIVED INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE ROOF FALL.

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