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May 3, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Redbud Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING BOLTS IN MINE ROOF WHEN HE ALLEGED THAT A ROCK 4 FOOT LONG 5 INCH THICK AND 0 TO 12 INCHES WIDE FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.

August 31, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Inferno Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS WORKING AS ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS HITTING HIM IN THE BACK.

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