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December 6, 2008 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Little Sandy Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Using a hand shovel in the coal yard and pulled a muscle in his back.

August 9, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Little Sandy Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED MUSCLES IN LEFT SHOULDER, NECK WHILE BACKFILLING SHOTHOLES.

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