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April 16, 1998 KY · Coal INUNDATION
C & H Mining · Accident type, without injuries

DUE TO TORRENT RAIN THE INTAKE AND FAN ENTRY WAS FLOODED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20'. THIS WAS DUE TO SURFACE WATER.

July 22, 1995 KY · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
C & H Mining · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOUND IN HIS VAN, AT MINE SITE, LAYING ON BED WITH BLANKET ON HIM, AS IF HE HAD DIED IN HIS SLEEP.

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