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1983–2026
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August 28, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss Fatality · HOISTING
Excel Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

THE VICTIMS WERE ENROUTE 633' DOWN THE SLOPE TO BEGIN DRILLING TO INJECT POLYURETHANE INTO THE SLOPE ROOF WHEN THE RAIL MOUNTED HOIST OPERATED MANTRIP RAN AWAY RESULTING IN 2 FATALITIES

August 28, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · HOISTING
Excel Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

THE VICTIMS WERE ENROUTE 633' DOWN THE SLOPE TO BEGIN DRILLING TO INJECT POLYURETHANE INTO THE SLOPE ROOF WHEN THE RAIL MOUNTED HOIST OPERATED MANTRIP RANAWAY RESULTING IN 2 FATALITIES

September 3, 1999 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Excel Mining LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

FELL APPROX. 55' FROM 3RD FLOOR - FATAL(3RD FLOOR OF PREP PLANT)

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