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June 9, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tamburlin Brothers Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was giving the contract driller a piece of duplex wire. When he turned to go back with the shot crew he turned his ankle in a crevice that was created from the drill riggers.

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