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December 15, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arjay Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

While in the process of installing permanent roof support in the No. 1 Entry, the roof started to fall and the employee ran inby the ATRS System. The roof fell in this area causing crushing injuries to the employee.

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