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October 15, 2007 PA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Orchard Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim died from self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in shift shanty.

September 19, 2004 PA · Coal INUNDATION
Orchard Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

WEEKEND-MINE IDLE. ABOVE-AVERAGE RAINFALL (HURRICANE) CAUSED FLOODING. DEBRIS BLOCKED CULVERT UNDER THE ROAD, CAUSING MINE TO FLOOD.

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