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August 15, 2007 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was starting lawn mower when pull cord slipped from right hand and struck the base of left thumb which was holding the handle. Employee continued working normal shifts until 8/21/07 at which time he had x-rays taken. X-rays were negative, however, doctor placed employee on restricted duty until 8/25/07.

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