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2000–2026
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May 23, 2001 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FIRE
17 West Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

MECHANICS WERE REBUILDING A SUSPENSION UNIT FOR A HAULPAK ROCK TRUCK. THE UNIT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND AND THE WELDER WAS CUTTING ON IT. THE OIL IGNITED AND A FLAME SHOT OUT THE END.

May 23, 2001 KY · Coal welder (shop) FIRE
17 West Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

MECHANICS WERE REBUILDING A SUSPENSION UNIT FOR A HAULPAK ROCK TRUCK. THE U IT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND AND THE WELDER WAS CUTTING ON IT. THE OILIGNITED AND A FLAME.

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