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August 21, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

95149ED WAS WALKING TO ROOF BOLTER TO BEGIN ROOF BOLTING OPERATION HE SAID HIS FOOT TWISTED CAUSING HIM TO FALL HE SAID HE LANDED ON A ROCK DIRECTLY ON HIS TAILBONE.

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