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October 14, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Bearpen Collieries Inc · Struck against stationary object

APPROX 5 BRAKES OFF SECTION EMPL WAS COMING OFF SHIFT TO OUTSIDE. HE HIT HEAD ON ROOF WHILE RIDING 3 WHEEL PERSONNEL CARRIER. HE WAS ON KNEES & DIDN'T GET DOWN FAST ENOUGH.

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