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1983–2026
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February 2, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ingram Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR MEADOWS WAS MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT ON THE HEAVY MEDIA PUMP THE ADJUSTING BOLTS WERE HARD TO TURN AND MR MEADOWWS STRAINED HIMSELF IN TURNING THEM HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN THE LOWER QUADRANT S EE DOCTORS REPORT FOR DAMAGE OR IMPAINMENT

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