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March 16, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Barrett Fuel Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS POSITIONED WITH HIS BACK TO THE COAL FACE WHEN A SHOT WAS DISCHARGED IN THE ADJACENT PLACE. LOOSE COAL POPPED LOOSE STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK AND CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HEAD AGAINST ROOF BOLTING MACHINE.

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