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September 27, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME HAD WENT TO MINE PHONE TO CALL OUTSIDE AND STARTED BACK TO FACE. A PIECE OF ROCK 14' X 4' X 1" FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND RODE I.NAME DOWN CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT LEG AND HIP AREA .

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