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May 10, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Cline'S Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

INJ MAN PUT UP FIRST ROW OF BOLTS IN A BREAK WHEN HE MOVED ROOF BOLTER UP FOR 2ND ROW OF BOLTS A PIECE OF BROW SLATE 4X2?O FELL FROM RIB BEHIND THE INJ PERSON AND STRUCK HIM ON RT HIP COAL H HEIGHT 60 INCHES

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