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October 28, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Canada Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WORKING ON THE 001-0 SECTION HELPING ON THE ROOF BOLTER. HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF JACKS AND THE ROCK BROKE LOOSE BETWEEN THE JACKS AND FELL CATCHING HIS RIGHT LEG, BREAKING THE RIGHT LEG BELOW THE THIGH.

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