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Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 28, 1987 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Garcoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS WORKING3ON THE CRUSHER AT THE TIPPLE. HE WA SUNTIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE BACK ROLLERS AND WHILE PULLING UPWARD WITH THE WRENCH HE WAS USING, HE STRAINED HIS BACK. TESTS ARE BEING DONE TO DETERMINE THE E3ACT INJURY TO THE EMP

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