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June 27, 2015 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calico Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading rock dust from a scoop to another ride when he felt something pull in his back

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