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June 4, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Chrisco Services Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS STARTING TO BOLT TOPO WENT TO SWING HEAD OUT ON ROOF BOLTER, WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF ROOF FELL AND HIT OPERATOR ON HEAD AND ACROSS SHOULDERS.

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