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May 2, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Logan Coals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.NAME GENERAL LABORER WAS MOVING MINER CABLE IN #4 HEADING STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL LOST HIS BALANCE FELL BACK BACKWARDS TWISTING ANKLE

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