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September 10, 1985 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cove Creek Energy Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

MINER WAS STARTING TO TURN A RT HAND BREAK IN #7 ENTRY WHEN HE STARTED CUTTING THE COAL ROCK STARTED FALLING IN INTERSECTION THEY LEFT THE MINER & GOT TO A SAFE PLACE.

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