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MSHA - Fatal Alert Bulletin

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface of Underground Coal Mine
Fatal Machinery Accident
August 16, 2000

APPENDIX B
Figure 9


Fatal Investigation Photo

This image shows the return flights above the magnetite bath while the washer is in operation. The sprocket located near the tail end of the washer is visible below the chain. These exposed, unguarded, moving machine parts were less than one foot below the victim's feet at the time of the accident.


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