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August 19, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Pond Creek Energy, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

EE injured his left knee while crawling through the mine. He was wearing knee pads at the time, left knee became swollen by the end of the shift.

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