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January 2, 1985 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Harlan Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A SUMP PUMP. THE PUMP WAS STUCK IN THE MUD AND THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK TRYING TO PICK UP THE SUMP PUMP.

December 10, 1984 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Harlan Fuel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED BACK.

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