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May 1, 1989 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Fincastle Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING RAILROAD CARS DOWN TRACK BRAKE DIDN,T WORK ON FIRST CAR EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF FIRST CAR GOT ON SECOND CAR,PULLED ON BRAKE AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT ARM.

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