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April 7, 1983 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Valley Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS USING SHOVEL TO DRAG ROCK DUST TO WORKING PLACE WHILE PULLING THE SHOVEL LOADED WITH DUST EMP FELT A PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN

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