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March 7, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
San-West Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

He was jacking up a coal feeder when it slipped off the blocks striking his left foot. Broke his ankle.

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