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Fatality #3 through #31 - April 5, 2010

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Accident Classification: Ignition or Explosion of Gas or Dust
Location: Upper Big Branch Mine-South - West Virginia
Mine Controller: Massey Energy Company
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: April 5, 2010 03:02 pm
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Performance Coal Company
Upper Big Branch Mine-South
Massey Energy Company 
Mine ID: 46-08436

Fatal Underground Mine Explosion
April 5, 2010