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February 2, 2000 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stonega Mining & Processing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SAID HE HAD WATER HOSE IN ONE HAND AND BENT OVER TO PICK UP A PIECE OF BAR GRATING WITH OTHER HAND. AS HE REMOVED GRATING HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN STOMACH.

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