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Operator's quick reflexes prevents major injury from dislodged bolter

The operator of the bolting rig jumped out of the way, but was struck on the wrist.

The air-operated bolting rig dislodged from the spill plate of the armoured face conveyor mounting and was thrust back into the longwall walkway. The operator of the bolting rig jumped out of the way,...

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