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March 24, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Taylor Mining, LTD · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BOLTING PLACE ON THE SECTION, EE WAS BENDING BOLT FOR INSERTION INTO MINE ROOF, WHEN BOLT SPRANG BACK AND HIT EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF CHIN, CAUSING A CUT ABOUT ONE INCH LONG

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