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March 16, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUL5ING ON HANDLE OF GERMAN HOIST TO PULL BROKEN BELT BACK TOGETHER

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