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July 31, 2019 KY · Coal welder (shop) Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Struck by concussion

FMC employees were attempting to seal the hoist shaft at the Bremen Portal at Ken American Paradise Mine No. 9. Steel beams were welded in place metal decking was secured covering the shaft. Methane accumulated in the shaft and caused a series of two explosions 4-5 seconds apart. The second explosion killed FMC employee. No other fatalities or injuries occurred.

September 28, 1998 KY · Coal Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE HELPING TO INSTALL STEEL ARCHES A ROCK APPROXIMATELY 89"X33"X5"-14" DISLODGED FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE VICTIM

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