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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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February 6, 1984 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

R & E Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 20 FT OUTBY FACE NO.4 ENTRY IN AN INTERSECTION. THE FALL WAS 25 FT LONG BY 25 FT WIDE AND FELL OUT APPROX. 48 INCHES HIGH. DUE TO A MUD SEAM IN A FAULT AREA THAT C OULD NOT BE DETERMINED BY DRILLING.

October 28, 1983 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

R & E Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 5HD BELT LINE SS E 3510 20FTX15FTX48IN

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