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December 20, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Orion Development Corp · Struck by falling object

PUT ROOF BOLT IN ENTYR AND PC OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING ON BACK OF NECK AND L. SHOULDER DIDNTO NEED ANY TYPE OF FIRST AID EXCEPT OBSERVAT. AND SIAD HE WASNT IN PAIN CAME OUTSIDE ON OWN WITH SECTION BOSS WAS SORE IN THAT AREA.

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