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January 14, 1994 KY · Coal INUNDATION
Vires Coal Sales Inc · Accident type, without injuries

LOGGING CREW GRADED BRING OFF HIGHWALL OVER FLOWING POND LETTING WATER RUN IN MINE NO ONE WORKING INSIDE AT TIME (HOWEVER NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT ON ELECTRICAL)

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