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January 11, 1993 TN · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jen Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF FALL HORSEBACK FELL FROM #1 THRU TO #2 PLACE,EMPL TRAPPED UNDERNEATH FALL ON S & S UNITRAC MASHING RIGHT HAND BETWEEN SCOOP AND FALL.

January 11, 1993 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jen Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF FALL HORSEBACK FELL FROM #1 THRU TO #2 VICTIM CRUSHED UNDER FALL.

January 11, 1993 TN · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jen Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF FALL HORSEBACK FELL FROM #1 THRU TO #2 VICTIM CRUSHED UNDER FALL.

March 7, 1992 TN · Coal FIRE
Jen Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BELT FEEDER CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO MOTOR SHAFT BEARING FAILING GENERATING HEAT IGNITING COAL AND OIL.

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