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August 31, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
North Star Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED MAN WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND.

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