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273,193
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2000–2026
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February 4, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C J & L Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO BEAT AN INSERT OUT OF A PIECE OF BELT THEY HAD RECENTLY ROLLED UP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN JUST UNDER HIS LEFT RIB CAGE.

October 3, 2003 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C J & L Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING ROCK DUSTER, HE SPRAINED BACK WHEN LIFTING A BAG OF ROCK DUST.

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