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February 28, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Delcoal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE HELPING MINER MAN MOVE MINER A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 1 1/2" X36" FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ON HIS BACK AND SHOULDR. DID NOT FEEL THE NEED TO SEE A DR. UNTIL HE WAS OFF WORK FOR FI VE DAYS.

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