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September 1, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Brandy Keg Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS PUTTING 6P A ROOF BOLT. A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HAND, THEROCK WAS ABOUT A FOOT LONG AND ABOUT 2" THICK.

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