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March 3, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sterling Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS MARKING CENTERS FOR BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN 2 OF 3 THREE SAFETY JACKS INSTALLED STRIKING INJURED ON LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK

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