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December 7, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Southmountain Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

MINE EXPLOSION OCCURRED DURING PILLAR RECOVERY MINING OPERATIONS ON THE 3RD (OWL) SHIFT.EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AROUND HEAD DRIVE APPROX 400 FT FROM SURFACE WHEN BLAST OCCURRED.EMPLOYEE MANAGED TO WALK TO SURFACE WHERE HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO MEDICAL FACILITIES BY (NAME).

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