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August 26, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kescoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS PREPARING TO SET A ROOF JACK HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR BREAKING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER

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