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June 24, 2013 WV · Coal FIRE
Thoroughbred Highwall Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

1200 Hitachi excavator had a hose burst, spraying oil onto the engine starting an oil fire. The operator then used the fire ext to remove himself from cab.

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