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June 22, 1995 VA · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Mountain Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO UNSTOP THE ROCK SHOOT WHERE THE ROCK DISCHARGES OFF THE VIBRATOR. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ON HIS REAR END, BRUISING A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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