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August 8, 2011 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Solid Fuel Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim was preparing to leave mine property after his work shift was over. The victim was discovered lying on the ground at the rear of his personal vehicle in the mine parking lot. There were no signs of life when he was discovered, There were no witnesses to the event.

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