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January 23, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cedar City Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP HAD PINNED #3 HEADING EXCEPT FOR 1 PIN AS HE MOVED PINNER AROUND TO LINE UP ON LAST PIN THE HEAD OF THE PINNER DISLODGED A PIECE OR ROCK WITH ABOUT 4 INCHES OF COAL ATTACHED TO TIT THE R ROCK ROLLED FROM FACE ON TO HIS RT FOOT

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