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June 19, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Second Sterling Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting lime in the lime feeder and felt something pull in his lower back.

February 26, 2010 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Second Sterling Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported on 3/4/10 that while lifting a 50lb bag of lime he felt something pull in his stomach.

January 20, 2010 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Second Sterling Corp. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was setting on the floor and was using his foot to push a piece of metal. His foot slipped and he pulled a muscle in his calf.

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