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August 5, 2015 AR · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sebastian Management LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting roof when his starter stick fell out of the hole and landed on his right hand, pinching his hand between the starter stick and pusher, causing a puncture/laceration right hand between thumb and index finger.

December 22, 2014 AR · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sebastian Management LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While bolting the top, was holding pin wrench attached to drill steel, under pressure wrench kicked out and jerked shoulder.

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