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August 11, 1995 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Landmark Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS LOADING HOLES WHEN SIDE AUGER ON BUUK TRUCK CAME AROUND AND HIT EE IN THE FRONT. EE LOST BALANCE AND AS HE WAS FALLING, TWISTED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

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