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April 27, 1987 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Benchmark Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS UNRO5LING A ROLL OF FILTER FABRIC DOWN A SIDE DRAIN OF THE HOLLOW FILL,WHEN A ROCK ROLLED OFF SLIP & HIT HIM ON THE HAND.

February 6, 1985 VA · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Benchmark Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MANUALLY UNLOADING CUTTING EDGES FOR 355 DOZER OUT OF THE BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK. AFTER LIFTING THE EDGES HE THOPUGHT HE H AD PULLED A MUSCLE ON HIS RIGHT SIDE BUT LATER DISCOVERED A RU PTURE.

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