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1983–2026
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February 27, 1991 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Wyoming Fuel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS HAULING TUBING VENT FROM THE SECTION WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

February 27, 1991 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Wyoming Fuel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS WORKING ON SHIELD BEING INSTALLED ON THE LONGWALL FACE.

February 27, 1991 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Wyoming Fuel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS TAKING DOWN VENT TUBING AND REMOVING IT WHEN EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

February 27, 1991 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Wyoming Fuel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS HELPING TAKE VENT TUBING DOWN AND REMOVE IT FROM SECTION WHEN EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

February 27, 1991 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Wyoming Fuel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE INDIVUDUAL WAS TAKING DOWN TUBING VENTILATION AND CARRYING IT OUT WHEN EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

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