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April 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Reclaiming LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

ceruiralgia sprain/strain to ankle; contusion of chest wall contusion of abdominal wall, burn on back.

April 19, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Reclaiming LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While installing a pump in the cables shaft there was an explosion due to the methane gas.

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