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October 31, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
R B J Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS PREP5RING TO SET T EMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS WHEN SEVERAL SMALL PIECES OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE NECK CAUSING 3 LACERATIONS ON NECK ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN #5 HEADING

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