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August 28, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Boot Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BEATING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF OF THE TAIL PIECE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE.

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