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June 14, 2001 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS PICKING UP A CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE SUDDENLY STARTED HAVEING SEVERE BACK PAIN. THIS REQUIRED 2 DAYS OFF WORK AND TREATMENTS BY A CHIROPRACTOR FOR BACK STRAIN.

September 9, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS LIFTING A BOX OF RESIN FROM THE BACK END OF THE BOLTER DECK WHEN HE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE SUSTAINED A STRAIN WHICH REQUIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND T IME OFF WORK.

July 31, 2000 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BUCKET DUSTER ONTO MANTRIP & FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

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