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April 23, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Phelps Processing Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMP WAS IN COAL CHUTE BURSTING LARGE LUMPS OF COAL WHEN HE INJURED UPPER RIGHT LEG. CAME BACK TO WORK 4-3-97, WORKED UNTIL 4-23-97. THEN AGGRAVATED INJURY AND WENT TO DR. ORIGINAL INJURY - 2 D AYS LOST.

March 31, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Phelps Processing Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WS IN A COAL CHUTE BURSTING LARGE LUMPS OF COAL, WHEN HE INJURED HIS UPPER RIGHT LEG.

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