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September 18, 1984 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT

Rhyan-Beth Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

VICTIM BECAME ENTRAPPED IN OPERATORS DECK OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN MINE ROOF COLLAPSED IN CROSSCUT BETWEEN NUMBERS 2 & 3 ENTRIES. THE MACHINE WAS COMPLETELY COVERED. ROOF FALL APPROX 86\L X 20\W X 30" - 42" H. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED

June 14, 1984 WV · Coal master electrician ELECTRICAL

Rhyan-Beth Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

ENGAGING SWITCH BOX FOR SURFACE MINE PUMP-CREEK PUMP-BOX WAS GROUNDED CAUSING BURNS TO BOTH HANDS AND FOREARMS.

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