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June 8, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Coal Bank Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HURT HIS KNEE WHILE HELPING ROOF BOLT. EVIDENTLY, HE GOT SOME COAL UNDER HIS KNEE PADS.

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