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February 20, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shurrock Coal Corp Inc · Struck by falling object

I NAME STATED THAT HE WAS CRAWLING TO GET A SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS BACK CAUSING HIS RIBS TO BE BRUISED OR CRACKED.

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