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August 3, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Linn Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS BOLTING IN 6 ENTRY FALL AREA SOUTH MAINS REACTION WHEN EE ALLEGES HE WAS WALKING BY MACHINE. TO GET ROD BOLT OFF MACHINE EE STEPED ON LUMP OF COAL IN WALKWAY. DUMP OF COAL CRUSHED UNDER HIS FOOT. CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIM RT ANKLE.

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