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November 9, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Coal Bank Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS GETTING PIECE OF WIRE OFF ROOF BOLTER WHEN HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN LEVELING ARMS & FRAME OF ROOF BOLTER CAUSING LEFT ARM TO BE BROKEN.

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