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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 14, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

C & T Development Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF TOP 5PPROX.42IN.LONG 20IN.WIDE 6IN.TO1/4INTHICK FELL STRICKING BOLT MACHINE THEN INDIVIDUAL ALONG UPPER BACK INDIVIDUAL SUSTAIN UPPER BACK INJURY STRAINED MUSCLE PIECE OF TOP FALLIN G OVER JACK ARE5 OF BOLTER HITTING INDIVIDUAL BETWEEN JACKS

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