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January 6, 2020 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Ridge Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to lift a sheet of metal from loader bucket while the bucket was lifted up to roof area where work was being performed resulting in pulling something in EE's back. Employee returned to work but got worse and wasn't getting better. Last day worked was 1/31/20.

January 23, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patrick Processing LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting rubber mat at power center when he experienced severe pain in his lower abdomen.

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