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January 13, 2010 VA · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green Hill Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing grease barrel-120lb. can on auger. EE lifted grease pump out of empty barrel and felt something pull in his back. This EE has a history of back problems pre-employment. He has had back surgery and should not of been lifting anything that heavy.

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