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September 9, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS INS7ALLING ROOFBOLT IN HOLE, WHEN APIECE OF ROCK 20"X8"X2" FELL STRTIKING INJURED ON FOREHEAD WHILE HE WAS LOCKING UP. BENDING HEAD BACKWARDS.

July 22, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PUT7ING ROOF BOLT IN HOLE WHEN A ROCK APPROX 2FTX3FTX3 INCH STRUCK INJURED ON BOTH SHOULDER AND FET SIDE AND RT LEG.

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