Employee was moving high voltage cable, he twisted wrong and strained his back.
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March 13, 2013
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maryland Energy Resources, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
April 27, 2012
MD · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maryland Energy Resources, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
While building overcasts underground, employee lifted a steel beam and pulled two tendons in his shoulder. Employee has had bursitis in his shoulder for a long time and the lifting caused it to become inflamed. Employee continued to work until 5/2/12 when he went to the doctor.
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