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August 22, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Partner Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SECTION 001 #3 RIGHT #1 MAIN ENTRY-THERE WAS A HIDDEN SLIP IN ROOF. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20\ LONG AND AVERAGE OF 36" HIGH THE BOLTS WHERE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO GO THRU TO MAIN ROOF. THE AREA WAS MINED ABOUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE IT FELL.

March 3, 1983 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Partner Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SECTION 001 #3 RIGHT #1 MAIN-THERE WAS A HIDDEN SLIP IN ROOF ABOUT 30 FT. LONG AND 18 FT WIDE IT FELL BECAUSE THE BOLTS DID NOT GO THROUGH IT. THIS FALL HAPPENED ABOUT 90 DAYS AFTER WE FINISHE D WORKING IN THAT AREA.

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