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September 13, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
H & L Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #6 ENTRY, IN INTERSECTION, 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD #205, ABOUT 700 FEET OUTBY WORKING FACE. FALL WAS DISCOVERED WHILE MAKING RETURN AIRWAY. WE HAVE 2 RETURN AIRWAYS IN THIS AREA #6 & # 7. ALL OPEN SIDES WILL BE TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF. NO ONE WAS IN AREA DURING FALL. FALL APPARENTLY FELL OVER WEEKEND. NO INJURY TO REPORT.

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