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August 3, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
H W & C Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

38509NDIVIDUAL WAS SETTING A POST WHEN A LOOSE ROCK FELL. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS FACE RESULTING IN A CUT AND BRUISE TO HIS CHEEK.

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