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October 27, 1989 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Mullins & Sons Coal Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHAIN THAT DRIVES BELT HEAD BROKE & DOUBLED UP IN GUARD EMPLOYEE WAS ATTENDING BELT SAID HE THOUGHT TOP WAS FALLING TURNED TO RUN & TWISTED HIS BACK WORKED THE REST OF THE SHIFT WENT TO THE DO C FOLLOWING DAY

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