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August 20, 1990 PA · Coal HOISTING
Roadside Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

OLD CROSS BEAMS ON TOP OF MINE TIPPLE COLLAPSED FROM WIEGHT OF 23RD LOADED SLOPE MINE CAR. THIS IN EFFECT NECCESITATED EXTENSIVE & EXPENSIVE TIPPLE REPAIR PROJECT OF 5 DAYS. NONE OF WORK FORCE WERE ENDANGERED & NO PHYSICAL INJURIES OF ANY KIND WERE INVOLVED.

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