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December 8, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Affinity Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS REMOVING CHAIN FROM ROOFBOLT WHEN PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FELL CATCHING THUMB AGAINST MOTOR OF ROOF BOLTER INJURY RESULTED IN LOSS OF SKIN OF TISSUE FROM SIDE AND BOTTOM PAD OF THUMB

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