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July 30, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Maranatha Mining & Leasing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE #1 BELT HAD RAN OFF THE STRUCTURE AT A LOCATION OF ABOUT 900' INSIDE. THE TOP BELT WAS LYING ON THE WALKWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 200'. IT WAS BEING LIFTED BACK ONTO THE TOP STRUCTURE US ING SLATE BARS AND CHANNEL LOCKS AND USING THEIRSHOULDERS TO PUSH THE BELT UP & OVER THE STRUCTURE.

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