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March 4, 2002 PA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amerikohl Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

BLASTER WAS BREAKING UP FROZEN STEMMING WITH A PICK. HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

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