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January 28, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Woodman Three Mine Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING MIENR CABLE BACK INJURED STATED HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS GROIN POP.

January 25, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Woodman Three Mine Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MINER OPERATOR WAS CARRYING A CAN OF OIL AROUND SIDE OF MINER, WHEN HE FELT HIS BACK POP.

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