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August 9, 1983 KY · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Terco Inc · Struck by falling object

MR. MASON WAS SETTING A ROOF JACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF A WILCOX MINER WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER SHOULDERS CAUSING BRUISES TO T HE SHOULDER AREA. FIRST AID WAS ADMINISTERED & HE WAS TAKEN TO KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT & OBSERVATION.

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