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June 2, 2012 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Warrior Investments Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner operator trammed miner into entry for first cut. He was sitting beside miner when a rock fell from between roof bolts; and struck the top and left side of his hard hat; causing an injury to his neck. His hard hat caused small scrap and swelling to the left side of his face between eye and ear. Seen at hospital and discharged day of injury.

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