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April 28, 1995 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

THE ROCK FALL OCCURRED TWO BREAKS OUTBY THE PILLAR GOB LINE IN AN INTERSECTION BETWEEN NUMBER 1 AND NUMBER 2 ENTRIES COVERING UP A STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR THAT WAS PARKED IN THE AREA THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE FALL WAS 20 FT WIDE, 5 TO 6 FT THICKAND 30 TO 40 FT IN LENGTH AND ABOVE ANCHORAGE.

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