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October 27, 2020 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kimmel's Mining, Inc · Struck by falling object

Feather edge false roof fall resulting in a death

August 21, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kimmel's Mining, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In entrance #3 (beltline) the conditions were wet and sloppy, no bottom had been cut and the floor was slick. EE slipped and twisted right knee resulting in torn mcl and miner cartilage damage.

August 18, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kimmel's Mining, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Area was about 38' high causing use of different drill steels.

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