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January 27, 1989 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

East Fairfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MKAING STEEL BOX EMPL USED 4' PIPE TO MAKE BACK OF BOX MEET OTHER PIECE OF STEEL WHILE OTHER EMPL WELDED BOX & PLATE TOGETHER. WHILE DOING THIS IT PUT STRAIN ON BACK.

June 9, 1988 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

East Fairfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CONCRETE WITH A GARDEN RAKE FROM A PILE LEVELING IT OFF FOR THE CEMENT FINISHES TO SMOOTH AND FINSH THE JOB, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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