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June 3, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Morgan Energy Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NUMBER 2 ENTRY APPROX. 100' IN. FROM HIGH WALL. THE MINING MACHINE WAS BEGINNING A TURN TO THE RIGHT TO CONNECT FIRST AIR CONNECTION. THE TOP STARTED TO WORK. THE M INER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE PLACE AND THE WORKING PLACE FELL IN 30 MINS. LATER (4' TO 7') USING 5' AND 6' RESIN.

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