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February 11, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Superior Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE PIN CREW HA8 MOVED INTO 5 ENTRY, STOPPED TO UNHOOK CHAINS ON JACKS ON ATRS, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRIKING BEAM ON ATRS, BREAKING AND A PIECE HIT I NAME ON THE BACK.

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