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November 23, 2009 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Contact with heat

Employee was traveling #2 Longwall Bleeders and when he did not check in, we sent someone in to look for him. He was found unresponsive with no vital signs. The cause of death is still being investigated.

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