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June 15, 2001 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mackie J Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE #3 BOLT INSTALLED TOWARD THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLACE WHILE THE ROOF BOLT OPERATOR WAS MARKING OFF THE PLACE TO INSTALL MORE BOLTS.

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