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May 17, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sue Lee Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DAVEID MEADE WAS PUTTING A BOLT IN HOLE WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN JACK AND LAST ROW OF BOLTS IT CUT THE RT SIDE OF HEAD AND RT SIDE OF SHOULDER WAS BRUISED

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