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January 19, 2005 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

While bolting top, a rock fell from the top striking him on the top of the right hand.

January 3, 2005 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

While bolting top, a rock fell from the top striking him on the nose.

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