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August 3, 1983 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Little Dollar Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE ON THE CX1 SS SCOOP. HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING ON THE WHEEL HE HURT HIS BACK.

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