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April 1, 2022 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Quality Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting the inside bolt when the drill pot caught on the ATRS cable. When EE repositioned the drill pot the pot dropped striking EE on the mid right thigh causing a deep tissue bruise. The doctor gave EE 3 days off and EE was able to return to work on Tuesday. However, EE decided to wait until Monday 4/11/2022 to come back to work.

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