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November 16, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Samoyed Energy Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE PINNING THE #2 BREAK, THE 1ST BOLT IN THE PATTERN, THE LEFT RIB ROLLED OFF AND HIT THE ROOF BOLTER IN THE BACK.

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