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September 12, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Precieux Coals Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 6 LEFT PANEL.10 CROSS CUTS FROM BELT HEAD THE FALL FELL ACROSS THREE ENTRIES FOR AN UNKNOWN LENGTH AND 10 TO 15 FEET HIGH.THE FALL CAUGHT MINER.

January 19, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Precieux Coals Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE RAN OVER LARGE ROCK WITH SCOOP CAUSING BACK OF NECK TO HIT DECK OF THE SCOOP.

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