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October 2, 2008 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

The continuous miner was cutting in the #4 right face, as the miner was cutting on the left side of the face an ignition occurred in the left corner.

October 2, 2008 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

The continuous miner was cutting in the #4 right face, as the miner was cutting on the left side of the face an ignition occurred in the left corner.

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