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March 28, 2018 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The belt Foreman & 1 other employee made a belt splice on #7 mainline belt. Belt came on & foreman was dragged approx. 6-7 crosscuts before the belt stopped by a person making belt checks.

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