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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 30, 2001 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & R Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING COAL UNDER STACKER BELT ON KNEES PULLED SOMETHING IN RIGHT HIP & LOWER BACK.

October 30, 2001 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & R Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO SHOVEL UNDER SECTION TAIL UNDER NOSE END OF FEEDER, EE FELT MUSCLES PULLING IN LOWER BACK AND GROIN AREA.

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