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July 8, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Somer Grace Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting scoop extension & strained back. Continued to work until 08/03/2011 when lost time began.

June 30, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Somer Grace Coal Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knocking pin out of scoop bucket & piece of metal struck nose causing a scrape. Found out on 07-26-11 there is a piece of metal still in nose and had it removed.

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