Mining Incidents

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April 14, 1986 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
A & L Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE PICKED3UP A HYDRAULIC MOTOR ON THE 245 LEE NORSE MINER WITH THE MINER ENERGIZED AND IT CUT THE CABLE

August 8, 1984 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plateau Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

RETURN ENTRY FELL AGAINST FAN STOPPING APPROX. 14 FT WIDE BY 75 FT LONG. THIS AREA WAS OLD WORKS AND HAD BEEN UNDER WATER FOR A GOOD WHILE PREVIOUSLY. FALL HADBEEN EXAMINED BY MSHA INSPECTOR P AYNE FROM JENICO, TENN. OFFICE.

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