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Updated: 11:11 PM Jul 9, 2009
Eight Kentucky miners injured
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (AP) - Company officials say eight miners were
injured in a mantrip accident at a western Kentucky mine, with a
broken leg the most serious injury. Posted: 11:11 PM Jul 9, 2009 |
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CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (AP) - Company officials say eight miners were
injured in a mantrip accident at a western Kentucky mine, with a
broken leg the most serious injury.
A mantrip is a train-like vehicle that miners use to travel up
and down a coal mine. It runs on rails and is pulled by a cable.
KenAmerican Resources Inc. said in statement the Thursday
accident occurred about 4:30 p.m. EDT at the Paradise Mine in
Central City, about 100 miles southwest of Louisville.
In a statement, KenAmerican says the accident occurred inside
the mine, and all passengers are getting medical checks.
The company says the incident is under investigation and
declined to answer further questions.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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