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June 17, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sumate Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS HELPING THE ELECTRICIAN, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO LIFT THE GUARD RAIL BACK IN PLACE ON THE 14-8 CM MINER.

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