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March 27, 2008 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Company · Struck by falling object

According to the employee he drilled a hole and was in the process of trying to get the pinner steel out of the hole when the drill pot fell on his knees and thighs. He was in a kneeling position. The cause of the fall is unexplained. When checked the machine operated properly. Due to complications he started misssing work on 4-4-08.

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