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May 9, 1985 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY

Fiesta Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PORTABLE PUSH COAL DRILL (SOLID BLASTING) USED IN 26INCH SEAM OF COAL OPERATORS LYING ON SIDE IN ORDER TO DRILL LYING ON SHARP PIECES OF COAL & CAP LIGHT BATTERY & SELF RESEUER PUTTING TOO MU CH PRESSUER ON RIB CAGE, RESULTING IN INJUREY TO I.NAME\S LEFT SIDE AND RIB CAGE.

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