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January 4, 1983 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greasy Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WALKED TO #1 BELT TAILPIECE. STARTED PUMP TO PUMP WATER ACCUMULATION TO OUTSIDE. PUMP STOPPED, CUT OFF POWER LEADING TO PUMP. PICKED UP PUMP, EXTREME SHARP PAINS IN LOWER BACK, LEFT LEG OCCURR ED.

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