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July 17, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faith Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS ROLLING BELT WITH TWO OTHER PERSON WITH A BELT ROLLER. A BRACKETT CAME OUT OF BELT ROLLER HE TOOK A SLATE BAR LIFT BACK IN PIECE HE PULL A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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