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Preliminary Report - Fatality #14 - August 15, 2011

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At approximately 5:50 a.m., on August 15, 2011, a roof fa!l occurred on the longwall face {009-0 Mechanized Mining Unit), which struck Charles M. Hall, move crew worker, causing fatal injuries. The victim was struck by fa !ling rock while building a wooden crib in the face area near the No. 7 shield during a longwall equipment move.