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September 22, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
S F & S Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK 2 FEET LONG. 2 1/2 FEET WIDE & 1 FOOT THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO BOLTS IN A PLACE WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN BOLTED. HITTING EMPLOYEE ON NECK.

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