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February 5, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & C Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE INJURED WAS SPOT BOLTING IN 3RD RIGHT AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND HIT HIM ON THE INSIDE OF LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A DEEP CUT.

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