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July 30, 1987 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cross Mountain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

BELT STRUCTURE 2AD BEEN STORED IN THE SUPPLY HOLE OF THE 2 NO SUBMAINS SECTION IN PREPARATION FOR A BELT MOVE. EMP WORKING IN SECTION OF THE STRUCTURE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON A PIECE OF THE STRUCTU WHEN TRYING TO 7ROSS THE STRUCTURE TO EXIT SUPPLY HOLE

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