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April 20, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Chariot Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT WHEN FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. SPRAINED LIGAMENT.

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