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August 17, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Golden State Enterprises Inc · Rubbed or abraded

VICTIM DAMAGED KNEE BUT WAS NOT AWARE HE WAS HURT UNTIL MUCH LATER HE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. HE CAUGHT A PIECE OF COAL BETWEEN HIS KNEE AND KNEE PAD. MAN DIDNT REALIZE HE WAS INJ URED

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