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November 22, 1989 TN · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Meeks Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

ON THE SCOOP THE OPERATOR WAS RUNNING THE LINKAGE GOT OUT OF ADJUSTMENT ON THE FOOT PEDAL. THE FOOT PEDAL HUNG, THE OPERATOR HIT THE PANIC BAR AND DE-ENERGIZED THE MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS IN LOW COAL AND THE OPERATOR CUT HIS LEG ABOVE THE KNEE ON A ROOF BOLT.

August 16, 1989 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Meeks Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED AT PORTAL OF #1 ENTRY. FALL HAS BROKEN CANOPY DOWN.

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