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January 10, 2007 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coal Creek Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was holding bolter drill steel in right hand and when he lowered the drill pod, the steel caught between the pod and hydraulic hose, pushing the steel into the top of his right foot causing a bruise just behind the steel cap of his boot.

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