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February 5, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Clevinger & Ramey Coal Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME DRILLING3BOLT HOLE WITH ROOF BOLTER USING 3-24'' PIECES OF DRILL STEEL.WHEN HE HAD 2 PIECES OF STEEL DRILLED UP.STARTED TO INSERT CAST PIECE WHEN SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING AND CU TTING LEFT THUM6.

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