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July 18, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cross Roads Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLT BROKE IN LEVELING ARM ALLOWING ARM TO FALL.OPERATOR HAD HAND LAYING ON DRILL POT AND WHEN ARM HIT IT, IT CUT TIP OF FINGER OFF ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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