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2000

James Madison University

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PMA-2

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Ddasaccident327, Hd-Aid Sep 2000

Ddasaccident327, Hd-Aid

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The [Demining group] base informed [demining group Programme Manager] that Morina #2 clearance have started. Uncontrolled explosion occurs in Morina 2 minefield, 1 deminer injured.


Ddasaccident342, Hd-Aid Aug 2000

Ddasaccident342, Hd-Aid

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Deminer in the working lane was searching the area using his prodder. When he finalised his search and finished the working lane, he started to collect the mine tape from the left side of the lane, walking the ”cleared” working lane. That is where he activated with his left foot PMA-3 mine by stepping on it. PMA-3 mine was buried.


Ddasaccident345, Hd-Aid Mar 2000

Ddasaccident345, Hd-Aid

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Both of the handlers were going over the area they were supposed to check with their EDDs, since it was one of the rare 'soil covered' areas within the cleared part of the site. The Victim] was following the first dog handler and activated the mine by pressure.