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September 26, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & G Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE AND TWISTED MUSCLE IN BACK.

September 2, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & G Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP MINER CABLE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

January 7, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & G Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

VICTIM WAS LIFTING/DRAGGING ROCKDUST WHILE ROCKDUSTING MINE & APPARENTLY AGGRAVATED A PRE-EXISTING BACK INJURY WHICH OCCURRED ON 7-1-91.

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