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September 14, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wild Turkey Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SCALING LOOSE ROCK FROM ROOF WHEN THE ROCK FELL ON HIM CAUSING BRUISES TO RIGHT LEG AND RIGHT HIP. INJURED WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL-X-RAYED AND KEPT OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION THEN REL EASED 9-15-88.

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