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July 28, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Wolverine Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS LAYING THE MIENR CABLE AGAINS THE RIB. A ROCK ROLLED OFF THE RIB AND LANDED ON TOP OF HIM. THE ROCK BRUISED HIS BACK, HEAD AND HURT HIS LEFT ARM.

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