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February 26, 1986 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steven Lee Enterprises · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMP. WAS TR5VELING OUT OF THE MINE ON THE MAN TRIP CAR, WHEN THE CAR GOT STUCK.THE EMP.USED A BAR TO HELP FREE THE MAN TRIP CAR HE INFORMED THE FOREMAN HE HAD HURT HIS BACK.

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