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November 3, 2006 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J. J. & J. Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted the cable reel to the TD2-43 roof bolter and strained his back.

July 28, 2006 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J. J. & J. Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to remove a large chunk of coal on the belt line when he felt his back give out.

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