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January 12, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
L & R Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PINNER OPERATOR WAS STARTING TO DRILL TOP TO PIN WHEN KETTLE BOTTOM ROCK FELL AND CAUGHT MAN AND PINNER CAUSING COMPRESSION FRACTURED T12 AND CONTUSION TO BACK

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