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October 25, 2019 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Resources · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving material around shop, lifting idlers and felt pain in lower back.

October 2, 2019 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Resources · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting and engine compartment lid to check engine oil and felt pain in back.

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