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May 28, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Southbend Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE IN THE P9OCESS OF MINING THROUGH A ROCK ROLL I NAME ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS BOLTING TOP IN THE #3 HEADING WHEN DRILL DISLODGED A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 9X11X2 TO A FEATHERED EDGE, S STRUCK HIM ON L9FT SHOULDER AND NECK CAUSING MUSCLE STRAIN OF THE NECK AND SOME SMALL SCRATCHES

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