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May 23, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Southern Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED CLAIMS THAT HE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHILE PULLING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE BY HAND.

April 5, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Southern Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ CLAIMS TO HAVE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHILELIFTING & LOADING MINER CABLE IN SCOOP BUCKET INJ MISSED 1 DAY FOR DR VISIT (4/7/00)

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