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May 9, 2009 KY · Coal INUNDATION
Inner Mountain Mining, Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An event of May 9 of 6" - 12" of rain after 8 days of rain caused a failure of diversion lines that were designed according to SMRAC Act of 1977 allowing water to enter the mine.

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