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June 14, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Algoma Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE BOLTER OPERATOR WAS BOLTING TOP WITH JACKSET AND HAD HIS BACK TO THE RIB WHEN ROCK AND COAL TOGETHER FELL OFF THE UPPER PART OF THE RIB AND HIT HIS LOWER BACK KNOCKING HIM DOWN

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