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September 28, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
A & E Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS HELPING ON 6OLTER PUTTING LAST ROW OF BOLTS UP AT FACE.COAL BUMPED OFF FACE AREA SCRATCHING UP HIS BACK AND SPRAINING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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