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July 9, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Victory Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK APP THE SIZE OF A QUARTER FELL FROM THE TOP, HITTING HIM IN BEHIND THE CORNER OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES IN THE CORNER OF HIS LEFT EYE.

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