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August 17, 1987 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Ben Coals Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAINED BACK W2ILE SETTING BREAK TURNING WHEEL ON BRAKE NO UNUSUAL CONDITONS SAME JOB AS DONE EVERY DAY

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