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May 9, 1989 VA · Coal cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Oak Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE INJURED BACK WHILE PULLING ROPE OFF OFF CUTTER. ROPE GOT STRUCK HE PULLED HARD STRAINING BACK.

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