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March 29, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Liberty Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS MOVING PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 4X4X3 OFF TAIL PIECE AND HE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK.

March 16, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Liberty Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS RUNNING ROOF BOLTER AND SAID HE LET THE HEAD DOWN ON KNEE.

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