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May 4, 1987 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kiser Brothers Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER HAD BEEN 9UNNING SCOOP AND GOT OFF TO HELP THE BOSS WORK ON CUTTING MACHINE HE WAS TIGHTENING UP A BOLT ON CUTTER,AND SOME WAY HURT HIS BACK WHILE TIGHTENING BOLT.

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