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April 14, 2025 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Commonwealth Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE attempted to lift DEF fluid and experienced severe lower back pain. EE requested to be taken to Hospital. MSHA Inspector interviewed EE and recommend this to be a reportable accident. EE also spoke to Superintendent and Foreman.

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