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August 25, 1983 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Price River Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HOLDING DRILL STEEL WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING ON LEFT HAND REQUIRING 6 STITCHES TO INDEX FINGER.

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