The lab employee was lifting a coal sample bag and pulled or strained their right bicep
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May 24, 2016
KY · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountainside Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Mountainside Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The packing slip had been removed from a palletized box and in order to ascertain the contents of the box, EE slid the box around and strained his lower back
March 12, 2015
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountainside Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Mr. Hatfield had assisted in moving the port-a-potty, and upon entering his service truck, he experienced pain & a burning sensation in his hips and legs.
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