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October 7, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Person was lifting up a timber out of a scoop dipper.

May 8, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allen Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was attempting to push a roof bolt up into the top by hand and felt something pop in lower back. EE was placed on long spine board, head was stabalized and EE transfered outside b/met, boss and bolting partner.

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