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October 27, 2008 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Estep Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

The roof bolter oper. had right hand on top of drill pot while moving the roof bolter into position, a piece of rock fell from top striking him on the hand.

June 23, 2006 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Estep Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

When the injured person started his drill steel in top a small piece of rock fell striking him on the hand.

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