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December 10, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
A W & L Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ATRS ON ROOF BO5TER WASBEING LOWERED TO BACK MACHINE UP TO REMOVE LOOSE MATERIAL FROM MACHINE. EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING APPROX. FT FROM MACHINE ROCK ROLLED FROM ATRS TO FLOOR FLIPPED OVER ON EMPL OUYEES FOOT. 3

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