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February 28, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Odyssey Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING ON A POWER MOVE, WHILE HANGING THE MINER CABLE HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 27, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Odyssey Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING A GOB OUT, AT #4 BELT HEAD. HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 24, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Odyssey Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING POST FROM SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE PULLED HIS BACK. HE FIRST WENT TO THE DR ON 7-26-02. EE WAS NOT INFORMED OF ACCIDENT UNTIL 8-5-02.

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